Perfect Sex Sequel - Chapter 11

Nearly two months have gone by since I had a hot night with Hayasaki Suzune, the national treasure-quality virgin, in Utsunomiya City.

When I came back from Utsunomiya City, I embraced the adorable Sanae, who carries on the bl00d of both me and Saori, and of course, I showered her face with kisses.

Sanae continues to grow day by day. In her casual expressions and gestures, I can see glimpses of her mother, Saori.

Hayasaka, who took care of Sanae while I was away, also looked at me, completely smitten with Sanae, and said, ‘I’ve never seen such a doting parent before,’ laughing while covering her mouth.

Hayasaka is in the kitchen, preparing dinner for us.

I don’t care what anyone says. Just as Hayasaka says, I’m completely smitten with Sanae. When I’m with her, it almost feels like I’m with a young Saori. Sanae is starting to look more and more like Saori.

As Sanae grows up, she will surely look more and more like Saori.

Then as I watch Sanae grow up, I will become 40, then 50. Eventually, I would see Sanae in her bridal dress and shed tears as a father, feeling both joy and sorrow.

When Sanae gets married and moves out of the house, I will grow old in this apartment, alone and still single, in my 60s and 70s. Occasionally, I think to myself, “Well, that might not be so bad.”

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“Hey, Kureha-kun!”

The department head, beckoning like a demon, is calling me. It’s probably my first business trip in two months.

“Go to Asahikawa in Hokkaido. There’s an order for four B210 units (HT2511 B210). The contract is already settled, so only installation and inspection are left. The next day, you’ll install and inspect twelve units of B210 at the University of Science and Information in Hakodate, which is famous for its night view.”

Director Sawamura dropped himself onto the sofa and said.

“The first day will be at Asahikawa’s Asahiyo General Hospital.”

The department head drank from the coffee on the table. Kataoka Kyoko, one of the female employees, served me coffee too.

“It’s a two-night, three-day trip. Take it easy in Hokkaido, which is nice this time of year. You don’t have to worry about Sanae-chan; you can leave her with Hayasaka-san. After all, she has qualifications as both a childcare worker and a nutritionist.”

Sawamura said with a smile.

“Yes. There are things I can’t even begin to imagine, but Hayasaka-san is handling them perfectly with Sanae.”

I also took a sip of my coffee.

Since the time when Saori was still healthy, Sanae hardly ever cried at night and was truly an easy child to take care of. Because Saori had been breastfeeding her, Sanae had strong immunity, and even at the weekly checkups, everything came back normal. The doctor gave her a glowing report as a healthy child.

Even now, once a week, Hayasaka takes her for a checkup.

Our precious Sanae, Saori and I’s treasure, continues to grow little by little every day. And it’s all thanks to Hayasaka’s careful attention.

“While you’re away, the beautiful women from the secretarial department and Kataoka-san sometimes come by to play with Sanae-chan. The rest of the guys are also smitten with Hayasaka-san’s cooking and Sanae-chan’s smile.”

The director laughed, shaking his slightly protruding belly.

The next morning, I took a flight to Asahikawa, Hokkaido.

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“Ah… Ah! Ah, ah!”

10 p.m.

After finishing her duties with the hotel guests and getting out of the bath, Tadokoro Kanae was in her room, on the bed, using it for masturbation. The memory of being embraced by Kureha Kosuke replayed in her mind, his warm smile lingered in her thoughts.

“Ah, aah! Ah!”

Kanae, with her left hand, is massaging her br3asts exposed from her yukata, while her right hand was caressing her lower abdomen. Her fingers were stimulating the sensitive petals between her widely spread legs, following the line of her Womanhood. She could feel the viscous love fluid dripping from within her Womanhood.

“Ah, ahh! K-Kureha-sama, Kureha-sama! Ah, ahh!”

With her eyes closed, Kanae whispered Kureha Kosuke’s name, imagining herself being embraced by him, and let her fingers move as she surrendered to the feeling of pleasure.

(Kanae…)

Kanae, embraced by Kureha Kosuke, while they were in the bath. Kureha Kosuke held her on his lap, kissing her repeatedly. Between her thighs, Kureha Kosuke’s hard, erect Manhood was pressed against her.

(Ah… Kureha-sama… Kureha-sama…)

As Kanae felt Kureha Kosuke’s Manhood between her thighs, she wrapped her arms around his neck and held onto him. She had given everything—her body and her heart—to Kureha Kosuke, who had made her a woman, even though she had never known a man before. Despite knowing that Kureha Kosuke had a wife named Saori, Kanae was in his arms.

Even if I’m just a local wife, it’s fine. Just being held by Kureha Kosuke for these few days and experiencing the happiness of being a woman was enough for me.

Kureha Kosuke’s hand lovingly caresses her br3asts in the bath, his lips soon following.

Today is the last day. Tomorrow, Kureha Kosuke will return to his wife.

That’s fine. For now, I can be Kureha Kosuke’s woman.

(Kanae… you’re beautiful…)

Kureha Kosuke looked at her with intense eyes, and the kisses repeated. Just that was enough to make Kanae feel a blissful shiver.

(Kureha-sama… Kanae is happy… I’m so happy… Ah, ah…)

Kanae clung to Kureha Kosuke, her eyes filled with tears.

(Ah… I love you. I love you so much, Kanae…)

Kureha Kosuke embraced Kanae tightly and kissed her. Kanae could feel that her love juice was starting to flow out from her.

(Kanae…)

Kureha Kosuke placed his hands under Kanae’s arms to help her stand. While supporting her waist as she rose from the bath, Kureha Kosuke lips trailed over her br3asts, abdomen, and navel. His hands were caressing Kanae’s br3asts from below.

(Ah, ahh… Kureha-sama… Ah, ah…)

Kanae placed both hands on Kureha Kosuke’s shoulder and closed her eyes to his caress. Kureha Kosuke, in turn, wrapped both hands around Kanae’s waist, pulled her close, and gently caressed her navel and abdomen with his lips. Kanae held his head firmly with both hands.

Kureha Kosuke stood up, hugged Kanae, and kissed her. His hard Manhood pressed against Kanae’s navel and the area just below it. A tingling sensation of pleasure began to rise within Kanae as she was embraced.

(Kanae…)

Kureha Kosuke gazed at Kanae.

(Kureha-sama…)

Kanae, overwhelmed by the pleasure of being embraced, felt as if her body was about to collapse. She clung to Kureha Kosuke’s neck with both hands.

Kureha Kosuke lifted Kanae’s left leg and placed it in the bathtub. Then Kureha Kosuke’s hand touched Kanae’s sensitive spot.

(Ah, ah! Ah…)

At that moment, Kanae shut her eyes, a soft cry escaping her lips.

(Ah, ah, ahh!)

Kureha Kosuke’s fingers opened Kanae’s Womanhood and traced it with his fingers. Then his fingers were thrust into Kanae.

(Ah, ahh! Ah, ah!)

Kanae tilted her head back, a breathless moan escaping her lips.

(Kanae… You’re so beautiful, Kanae…)

Kureha Kosuke’s lips traced the neck and shoulders of Kanae, whose head was tilted back. Then Kureha Kosuke’s hard, erect Manhood pushed up from below and was thrust into Kanae, whose body was overflowing with her own juices.

(Ahh, ah, ahhh!)

Kanae felt Kureha Kosuke entering her and let out a loud cry from the pleasure. Kureha Kosuke was stimulating her as he thrust, almost as if he were aiming to hit her cervix.

(Kanae, Kanae! Ah, uhh! Kanae!)

(Ahh, ahh, ahhh! K-Kureha-sama, Kureha-sama!)

Kanae clung desperately to Kureha Kosuke, lost in the overwhelming sensation. His Manhood inside her thrusted from below, pushing her body to its limits. Her mind, flooded with pleasure, spun uncontrollably as though she were caught in a violent storm. Waves of sensation crashed against her Womanhood, one after another, with an intensity that seemed to consume her very being. From below, Kureha Kosuke’s Manhood drove her crazy, each thrust sending powerful waves of pleasure through her, each one pushing her closer to the edge. As Kureha Kosuke’s love poured into her, every burst felt like an explosion, a force that sent shocks deep inside her. The pleasure was so intense that Kanae felt herself on the verge of losing consciousness, her mind flickering in and out of awareness. Just as she teetered on the brink of oblivion, Kureha Kosuke’s Manhood brought her back, his unyielding member pulling her deeper into the overwhelming sensations, forcing her to face the pleasure once again.

(Ah! Ahh! Ah, ah, ah!)

Kureha Kosuke’s Manhood thrusts into Kanae’s Womanhood, and amidst the intense pleasure, the proof of Kureha Kosuke’s Manhood erupted inside Kanae.

(Kanae, Kanae! Ah, ahh! Kanae!)

(Ahhh, ahhh! K-Kureha-sama, Kureha-sama! I-I’m c-cumming… I’m c-cumming, c-cumming, c-cumming! Ahhh, haah! Ahhh… ahhh…)

With her arms around Kureha Kosuke, Kanae reached orgasm in the midst of the overwhelming, crashing waves of pleasure.

(Kanae, Kanae! Ugh, ughhh! Ah, ahh!)

Kureha Kosuke held her so tightly that it felt as though her body would snap, thrusting upwards into Kanae’s womb while Spurt! Spurt! — the sound of something erupting rang out, as proof of Kureha Kosuke’s hot climax shot out with force.

(Ah, ahh—! I’m c-cumming, ah… I’m c-cumming, I’m c-cumming…)

Kanae felt the massive amount of Kureha Kosuke essence surge out with intense force crash into her brain, and slowly, she began to lose consciousness.

(Ahh—! A-ah, ah!)

Kanae was snapped back from the edge of unconsciousness.

Kureha Kosuke firmly supported Kanae’s waist, who had fainted and was leaning against the edge of the bathtub, his mouth attached to her sensitive petals. His lips and tongue were licking up along her slit.

(Ahh—! Ahh! K-Kureha-sama, ahhh—! Ahh, ahh!)

Kanae, feeling the warm stimulation of being caressed by his tongue, arched her back and cried out. No matter how much she moaned, the pleasure kept surging forward. Even just being loved by his tongue, Kanae felt like she was about to reach her climax.

Kureha Kosuke, persistently caressing the petals with his tongue and lips, grabbed Kanae’s buttocks with both hands.

Kureha Kosuke’s Manhood was thrust forcefully into Kanae from behind. As soon as it entered, Kanae was struck by a wave of intense pleasure. Kureha Kosuke’s Manhood was smashing Kanae’s pleasure point.

(Ahhh! Ah, haahhh!)

Kureha Kosuke’s Manhood was pushed all the way to the deepest part of Kanae.

(Kanae, Kanae… Ah… Kanae…)

Kureha Kosuke, supporting Kanae’s waist, was slowly thrusting in and out of her. As he stimulated the walls of Kanae’s Womanhood, his Manhood was withdrawn and then thrust deep again, pressing into Kanae’s womb. The tickling pleasure scorched Kanae’s brain. Kureha Kosuke’s lips caressed her back and neck. Even that gentleness made Kanae tremble in joy and pleasure.

(Aahhh, ah, aahhh!)

Kanae gripped the edge of the tub firmly, throwing her head back and crying out. The squelching sound of Kureha Kosuke thrusting in and out of her Womanhood could be heard.

(Ah, ahhh! Ah, ahhh!)

With every thrust from Kureha Kosuke, Kanae’s muscles seemed to squeeze around Kureha Kosuke’s Manhood. His hands held Kanae’s br3asts and massaged them from below, sometimes adding extra stimulation by pinching her n1pples.

(Kanae, Kanae… Ah, uhh!)

“Ah, ah! K-Kureha-sama, Kureha-sama!”

Kanae, rocked by the ebb and flow of the waves, turned her face back to look at Kureha Kosuke. Kureha Kosuke smiled, gently supporting her face with his hand before kissing her. While doing so, he wrapped his other hand around Kanae’s waist and slowly thrust in and out, his Manhood moving steadily. Kanae tightened her muscles as she received Kureha Kosuke’s kiss.

(Mmm, mmm, mmm… Mmm, mmm!)

Kanae, receiving Kureha Kosuke’s kiss, moaned from the pleasure of being thrust in and out. Kureha Kosuke’s hard Manhood was filling Kanae’s v4g1na.

(Ah… Kanae, Kanae… It feels amazing, Kanae… Inside you… It’s so warm and really feels good…)

Kureha Kosuke said while trailing his lips along Kanae’s neck and back.

I’m so happy… Please, enjoy yourself, Kureha-sama. Just for tonight… Until tomorrow, hold me close and experience as much pleasure as you want inside my womanhood. I am only Kureha-sama’s woman. Only yours, Kureha-sama…

My Womanhood envelops Kureha Kosuke’s Manhood, providing him with pleasure.

From now on, whenever Kureha Kosuke visits and holds me, this Womanhood will welcome him and give him pleasure. And I, too, will feel overwhelming pleasure when I embrace Kureha Kosuke’s Manhood.

Kanae begins to feel affection for her Womanhood, which makes her feel the joy of a woman.

It is because of this Womanhood that I can feel pleasure when Kureha Kosuke embraces me, and I am able to give him pleasure as well.

Kureha Kosuke told me that my body is beautiful. He praised my figure as well. He said that the warmth inside my Womanhood feels good. That alone makes me happy.

I am only Kureha Kosuke’s woman. I can’t even imagine being embraced by another man. It will be the same from now on. I will live my life thinking only of Kureha Kosuke.

The movements of Kureha Kosuke, who was supporting my waist, grew quicker.

(Ah, ahh, aahhh! Ha, haaaahhh!)

Kanae wriggled her entire body as she cried out, overwhelmed by a massive wave of sensations. A great pleasure surged through her in waves, each one coming faster than the last. Her mind went completely blank. Every nerve in her body focused on her hips that Kureha Kosuke was supporting, and the part of her Womanhood that was being pierced. It felt as though her Womanhood was detached and floating in the air. Her detached Womanhood was being gripped by Kureha’s hands, and his hard Manhood thrusts piercing her Womanhood with intense force.

(Aah, aah, aahhh! K-Kureha-sama, Kureha-sama! Ah, haaah! I-I’m… I’m cumming, cumming, cumming! I’m going to cum! Aah, aahhh! Aah, aah!)

Kanae trembled with ecstasy and pain, her body squirming as she was embraced from behind. It felt as though she were being thrown from a great height, and she let out a cry that was almost a scream. Kureha Kosuke’s Manhood was thrashing wildly within her, and the feeling of her insides being torn apart flooded her with pleasure.

(Aah, aahhh! I’m… I’m cumming, cumming, cumming! Aahhh, aah, aahhh! Aah, aahhh!)

(Kanae, Kanae! Aah, aahhh! Kanae!)

Kureha Kosuke was on the verge of climaxing. Amidst the intense pleasure, Kanae felt his heated release surging inside her Womanhood, time and again, as his Manhood erupted in bursts.

Kanae was lying on the bed, her legs spread wide. Kureha Kosuke’s face was buried between her legs.

(Aahhh, aah, aahhh!)

Kureha Kosuke was tracing his tongue along Kanae’s petals. From the sensitive petals, Kanae could feel her love juice overflowing with each caress, and Kureha Kosuke was using his tongue to scoop up her love juice.

(Ah, haah! Kureha-sama, Kureha-sama!)

Kanae moaned loudly, overwhelmed by a pleasure that made her feel as if she were about to lose consciousness.

(Kanae, you’re beautiful… so beautiful…)

Kureha Kosuke said this while caressing Kanae’s petals with his mouth and tongue.

(Kanae…)

Kureha Kosuke pressed his body against hers, gazing into her eyes before kissing her. Kanae clung to his neck, melting into the sweet kiss that filled her with pure happiness.

(Ah, ah… Kureha-sama… Kanae is so happy…)

Kanae stared intently into Kureha Kosuke’s eyes. Tears flowed endlessly from her eyes.

(Such beautiful br3asts… You’re beautiful, Kanae…)

While Kureha Kosuke spoke, he lovingly caressed Kanae’s br3asts and n1pples with his hands, his lips gently touching them.

(Ah, ah… Kureha-sama, Kureha-sama…)

From her br3asts being caressed, a gentle pleasure began to rise in Kanae’s mind. These were her br3asts, loved by Kureha Kosuke over and over again.

Kureha Kosuke kissed Kanae while pressing his hard Manhood against Kanae’s petals.

Here it comes…

Kureha Kosuke’s Manhood is entering me.

Kanae imagined the anticipation and the pleasure she would feel the moment it entered.

Kureha Kosuke then moved his hips forward. His Manhood pressed against Kanae’s petals, spreading them apart as it slid in.

(Aah, aahh! Ah, aahh!)

Kanae pressed the back of her head into the bed, lifting her back as she cried out. The moment he entered her, Kanae clung to Kureha Kosuke, letting out a loud moan of pleasure. Kureha Kosuke’s Manhood was deeply embedded inside her, reaching the deepest parts of her mind.

(Ah, ughhh! Kanae, Kanae…)

Kureha Kosuke tightly embraced Kanae’s body and kissed her. Then, slowly, Kureha Kosuke began to move.

(Ahhh, ahh! K-Kureha-sama, Kureha-sama! Ah, I’m going to cum, I’m cumming! Cumming, cumming, cummmming!!)

With Kureha Kosuke’s movements, a great pleasure surged from deep within her mind and body, and Kanae cried out, swaying in the waves of pleasure.

　

“Ahh, ahhh! I’m cumming, cumming, cummmming!!”

Kanae, while rubbing her br3asts, desperately inserted and withdrew her fingers from inside herself, imagining Kureha Kosuke holding her and deeply thrusting his Manhood inside her, as the fluids dripped and her fingers moved in and out.

“Ahh, ahh, ahhh! Kureha-sama, Kureha-sama! Ahh, ahhh! Kureha-samaaa!”

Kanao felt her orgasm wash over her. Large tears spilled from her eyes. Lying face down on the bed, with her ass raised high, Kanao curled her body and used her fingers to stimulate her vaginal walls inside her.

She imagined Kureha Kosuke supporting her ass on all fours with both hands, inserting his hard Manhood from behind and thrusting in and out. At the mercy of the intense pleasure, Kanae felt a brain-melting climax approaching.

As Kanae withdrew and thrusted her fingers, her breath became more rapid. Kureha Kosuke was attempting to push Kanae to the summit of the large wave he was making.

“Kureha-sama, Kureha-sama! Ah, ah, aahhh—! I’m cumming, I’m cumming, cuuuumming!!”

In Kanae’s mind, Kureha Kosuke was reaching his climax within her, and with intense force, he was sending out his proof of love into her. It was an overwhelming amount of love, never seeming to end.

“Aahhh, aahh! Ah, aahhh, ahh… Aahhh…”

In her mind, Kanae felt the intense, warm proof of Kureha Kosuke’s love being unleashed inside her.

“Aah, aah… Aah, aahhh… Ah…”

With her fingers still inside, Kanae weakly collapsed onto the bed, her body positioned on all fours.

“Ahh, ahh… Kureha-sama… Kureha-sama…”

Curled up with her fingers still inside, Kanae fainted from the overwhelming pleasure. Her tears left dark stains on the sheets.

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The next day, Kanae had been granted a day off by the Head Proprietress, Tadokoro Shizue. The Young proprietress for today was Takagi Miho, who had since married and become Kamiyama Miho.

Thanks to the increase in the number of rooms and the hiring of more administrative staff, Kanae, who had been working non-stop throughout the year, now had a bit more free time. She could now take three days off each month.

The freshly married Kamiyama Miho, with her beauty and radiant smile, happily took over Kanae’s duties. This was probably due to Miho enjoying her blissful married life.

Kanae was also wearing a kimono in soft, pale colors.

“It’s your precious days off. Go eat something delicious and unwind.”

Her mother, Shizue, said this and gave Kanae a hug.

“Yes…”

Kanae smiled as she received her mother’s hug.

“Kanae, take your time and relax! Don’t worry about souvenirs, just enjoy yourself!”

Kamiyama Miho, who had completely transformed into a “Young proprietress” in her kimono, said with a beaming smile. The guests passing through the lobby gazed at Kanae and Miho, both in kimono, sighing as they watched them.

Ranked first in the “Must-Visit Hot Spring Inns” category, the Suzukaze Resort Hotel is renowned. Its Head proprietress, Tadokoro Shizue, her daughter Kanae, the Young proprietress, and Kamiyama Miho, who has become a well-known name and face, are famous in magazines that introduce hot spring inns and hotels.

“Haha… Are you hinting she should bring back some souvenirs?”

The head proprietress, Shizue, said this and laughed.

In the lobby, looking like a stunning mother-daughter duo, Kamiyama Miho and her mother, were soon surrounded by a crowd of male guests. They spent the next while greeting guests, taking photos, and shaking hands. Large buses were arriving one after another at the front entrance, each carrying guests who had made reservations.

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Kanae boarded a flight from Chubu Centrair International Airport to Narita.

Kanae longed to meet Kureha Kosuke. She wanted to meet the Kureha Kosuke who only existed in her heart.

The first night she was embraced by Kureha Kosuke.

More than two years had passed since then.

And then, on the night when Kureha Kosuke visited the hotel for the second time, Kanae clung to him, and for the first time in eight months, she was held by him again.

In Kanae’s heart, Kureha Kosuke was always there. She would always imagine being held by him, and comfort herself with those thoughts, as her heart and heated body longed for him.

She just wanted to see him, even if it was only for a moment. Even just talking to him would be enough.

She knew that she didn’t live in Kureha Kosuke’s heart. The only one who lived there was his wife, Saori, who had passed away suddenly from a cerebral hemorrhage.

Kureha Kosuke has a child named Sanae, born from his marriage to his wife, Saori. When Saori’s body was placed into the crematorium, Kanae was holding their child, Sanae, in her arms.

At the funeral the day before, the beautiful smiling face of Kureha Saori was displayed on the altar. That smile seemed to resemble her daughter, Sanae, so much that it almost overlapped with her mother’s face.

Saori… Madam… Please forgive me. I can’t help it… I really want to see Kureha-sama. I just can’t forget him.

Kanae silently cried out in her heart, again and again.

She was about to do something that would make it impossible for her to face Saori, Kureha Kosuke’s beloved wife.

I’m sorry… Saori-san. I’m so sorry…

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Upon arriving at Narita Airport, Kanae bought two melons from Furano, Hokkaido, at a shop in the airport.

She took a taxi from the airport and headed to Kureha Kosuke’s apartment. Since it was Saturday, she assumed he would be home. She thought about calling him from the airport, but Kanae decided against it.

What if Kureha Kosuke refused to meet her?

The thought of that caused Kanae to hesitate.

Kureha Kosuke would probably be surprised by her sudden visit. He might think it’s a nuisance. Still, Kanae wanted to see him, even just for a moment. If he looked annoyed, she would just greet him at the doorstep and leave.

That was the resolve she had when she decided to visit.

If Kureha Kosuke had already removed the memory of Tadokoro Kanae from his heart, she would never see him again.

But could she forget the man named Kureha Kosuke? No. She was sure she would never be able to forget him for the rest of her life. She had given her virginity to him. From that day, she had decided she was his “local wife” and his “heart’s wife.” She could never turn her back on Kureha Kosuke, whom she had decided to be her “heart’s husband,” and marry someone through an arranged marriage suggested by her mother or relatives.

・・・・・

The taxi took about 30 minutes to reach Kureha Kosuke’s apartment.

Kureha Kosuke was in this apartment. He was very close.

Standing in front of the apartment, Kanae’s heart was pounding so loudly she could hear it in her ears. She stared intently at the button by the entrance.

Then, with a burst of courage, Kanae pressed the button for Kureha Kosuke’s room number.

Her heart was racing.

[Yes, who is it?]

From the intercom of Kureha Kosuke, a cheerful female voice came through.

“………”

Kanae widened her eyes in surprise as she stared at the intercom. The voice she heard sounded like it belonged to a woman around her own age.

Re… marriage?

Had Kureha Kosuke remarried in the past year?

In Kanae’s mind, she envisioned Kureha Kosuke, remarried, and his new wife holding their daughter, Sanae, with a smile on her face.

[Hello, may I know who’s speaking?]

Once again, a woman’s voice came from the intercom.

“Um, excuse me… I am Tadokoro Kanae. I came to offer incense for Mrs. Kureha Saori…”

Kanae desperately tried to calm her pounding heart as she spoke into the intercom.

[Yes, I will unlock the door. Please take the elevator up.]

A cheerful woman’s voice was heard, and then the elevator doors opened.

Kanae rode the elevator, trying to calm her pounding heart. The doors closed, and it immediately started moving. The elevator stopped, and the doors opened.

The door to Kureha Kosuke’s apartment opened, and a woman in an apron greeted Kanae with a smile as she stepped out of the elevator.

“Welcome. Please come in…”

The woman lowered her head in a bow to Kanae. Behind her stood Sanae, the daughter of Kureha Kosuke and Saori. Sanae, with her thumb in her mouth, gazed at Kanae with a bashful smile.

“Unfortunately, the man of the house is on a business trip to Hokkaido. My name is Hayasaka, and I work as a housekeeper here.”

The housekeeper woman bent at the waist and bowed her head to Kanae.

“My name is Kanae Tadokoro from Suzukaze Resort Hotel. Kureha-sama has been a regular customer for some time. I apologize for the unexpected visit…”

Kanae spoke those words, then bowed her head deeply.

Kanae placed her hands together in prayer at the altar of Kureha Saori.

In the portrait, Kureha Saori is smiling beautifully in a field of rapeseed flowers. She was the wife that Kureha Kosuke truly loved. Saori fell ill suddenly and is no longer in this world. But from heaven, she watches over Kosuke and their daughter, Sanae.

“I’m sorry, Saori-san…”

Saying this, Kanae repeatedly stared at Kureha Saori’s photo, then clasped her hands together in prayer.

“Uu… uuu… Uuu, uu…”

Kanae, with her hands together in prayer, trembled with regret for what she had done, tears flowing from her eyes.

Why did I come here?

Carried away by my overwhelming longing for Kureha Kosuke, I couldn’t hold back and ended up coming here. Because of my selfish desires, I made both Kosuke and the altar of Kureha Saori feel uncomfortable.

I am a woman so sinful that I deserve to be hated by Kureha Saori.

Behind Kanae, with her hands clasped together in prayer, was the housekeeper, Hayasaka-san, and Kureha Kosuke’s beloved daughter, Sanae.

Kanae wiped her tears, adjusted the hem of her kimono, then turned to face Hayasaka-san and Sanae, bowing her head and placing her hands on the floor.

“Aunt Mizuki. I know this auntie! She’s the one who held me!”

Kureha Kosuke’s daughter, Sanae, said with a smile.

She must have remembered being held by her at the crematorium after Kureha Saori’s funeral.

The housekeeper, a woman named Hayasaka Mizuki, seems to be older than herself, but she has a graceful and composed beauty. She wears a ring on her left hand’s ring finger.

“Oh, I see… Sanae-chan, do you know this person?”

Sanae was lifted onto Hayasaka Mizuki’s lap as she said this.

“But, you know, Sanae-chan, calling her ‘auntie’ is rude. Since she’s about the same age as your mom, you should call her ‘onee-chan’!”

With Sanae on her lap, Hayasaka-san said with a smile.

“Well… hehe… it’s fine if you call me ‘auntie’… Sanae-chan, you’ve grown so much.”

Kanae smiled as she looked at Sanae, sitting on Hayasaka Mizuki’s lap.

Then, Sanae stood up and, with a beaming smile, sat down on Kanae’s lap. The fresh scent of fabric softener emanating from Sanae tickled Kanae’s nose.

Kanae hugged Sanae, sitting on her lap, and kissed her cheek. She was the daughter born from Kureha Kosuke and his beloved Saori.

“Please, stay for lunch. Sanae-chan will be happy too…”

Kanae was about to leave after paying her respects to the altar, but Hayasaka Mizuki stopped her.

“You’ve come all the way from afar, so if I send you home like this, the man of the house will scold me.”

“I’ll help too,” Kanae said as she tried to assist, but Hayasaka Mizuki said, “I can’t have a guest help; I would get scolded by Kureha-san. Please sit with Sanae-chan.” She then made Kanae sit on the sofa.

The room was neatly cleaned and organized. The only things scattered on the floor were toys, dolls, and stuffed animals, which seemed to have been played with by Sanae. The altar for Kureha Saori was spotless, with fresh water and bananas offered. The melon Kanae had bought was also placed there.

The housekeeper, Hayasaka, must clean every day. She wore a wedding ring on her left hand. Perhaps she works part-time as a housekeeper.

Hayasaka Mizuki’s expression, as she laughed without a care, her expression free of any worries. This refined beauty was something Kanae did not have. She was likely a warm and caring mother, adored by her husband and children, and a considerate wife.

“It’s delicious…”

Kanae ate the lunch made by Hayasaka Mizuki.

Hayasaka Mizuki’s quickness in the kitchen surprised Kanae. And the taste of the food, made with careful consideration for Kureha Kosuke and Sanae’s health, was light yet full of flavor from the ingredients. It felt like it was several levels above the meals at Kanae’s hotel.

“Ahaha… I wondered if the flavor might be too light, since it’s meant for kids…”

Hayasaka Mizuki said with a smile, narrowing her eyes.

“It’s really delicious. Especially the broccoli and peppers; they’re so tender and have such a mild taste…”

Kanae spoke while looking at Hayasaka Mizuki.

Sitting next to Kanae was Sanae. Sanae was skillfully using a child’s spoon and fork to eat the spaghetti that Hayasaka Mizuki had made. When eating rice, she used chopsticks with anime characters on them. For a two-year-old, her chopstick skills were impressive. Surely, Kureha Kosuke and Hayasaka Mizuki had taught her well.

“Here you go…”

Kanae used chopsticks to feed Sanae. With a broad smile, Sanae opened her mouth wide and ate the rice from Kanae’s chopsticks.

Hayasaka Mizuki looked at Kanae and Sanae with narrowed eyes.

What a beautiful person…

Hayasaka Mizuki watched Kanae, who was feeding Sanae rice and spaghetti with a smile on her face. Suzukaze Resort Hotel was famous for having a beautiful head and younger proprietress. Kanae must be the younger proprietress.

She was dressed in a kimono with great taste. I saw in a magazine that she was 30 years old. Kanae, whom I had seen in photos, was even more beautiful than I had imagined. Her movements were graceful, and even from over her kimono, I could tell how good her figure was.

The connection between Tadokoro Kanae and the Kureha couple is…

I wonder if they’ve known each other for a long time. Did the Kureha couple stay at Suzukaze Resort Hotel several times?

Tadokoro Kanae doesn’t usually talk much about herself or the Kureha couple.

However.

This person has feelings for Kureha Kosuke. Moreover, she harbors a burning passion in her heart. This much was something even Hayasaka Mizuki could sense.

If Kureha Kosuke were here…

Since he’s on a business trip, I’m here to take care of Sanae, but when Kureha Kosuke is here, I won’t be around. I have no duties as a housekeeper at that time.

“………”

Hayasaka Mizuki watched Tadokoro Kanae’s smiling face.

I must not let this person get the wrong idea.

Hayasaka Mizuki stared at Tadokoro Kanae, who was smiling and playing with Kureha Sanae.

When she answered the intercom, Tadokoro Kanae seemed to hesitate for a moment before giving her name. It was likely because she found herself unexpectedly responding to a woman. Perhaps, deep inside, she was surprised to find a woman in Kureha Kosuke’s apartment.

For Tadokoro Kanae, who is likely consumed with longing for Kureha Kosuke, there may have been some misunderstanding in her heart toward herself as a woman.

“Today, it’s just a coincidence that the man of the house is on a business trip, and I’m here to look after Sanae. During the week, I come at 7 in the morning to prepare breakfast, take Sanae to the company daycare… and then come back in the evening to prepare dinner… That’s my daily routine.”

Hayasaka Mizuki said with a laugh.

“On weekends or when Kureha-san has time off, I have no role… it’s just father and daughter time for Kureha-san and Sanae.”

Saying that, Hayasaka Mizuki ate her salad.

“However, when Kureha-san is on a business trip, I stay overnight, and during that time, I play with Sanae-chan and even take baths with her… it’s really fun.”

Hayasaka Mizuki placed her hand over her mouth and laughed.

“The president and the department head both said that if a good person comes along while Sanae is still young, Kureha-san should remarry quickly… If someone as kind as Kureha-san wants to, there would be plenty of people willing to be his partner…”

Hayasaka Mizuki gazed at Tadokoro Kanae and Sanae, a smile forming on her lips.

“If I were ten years younger, I would have pursued him no matter what… hehehe…”

Hayasaka Mizuki laughed as she drank from her glass of water.

“If Kureha-san weren’t away on a business trip, Tadokoro-san, you two could have seen each other.”

Hayasaka spoke while lifting the ingredients of the soup to her mouth with chopsticks.

“Yes… but it’s fine… I was able to offer incense to Saori-san… and I also got to meet Sanae-chan.”

As she said this, Kanae gently stroked the cheek of Sanae, who was looking up at her.

“Please come again. Kureha-san has no more business trips scheduled for this month, and he will definitely be here on Saturday and Sunday…”

As she said this, Hayasaka Mizuki was cutting the melon that Kanae had brought.

“Yes, thank you. But I have a hard time taking time off…”

Kanae fed the melon placed on the table to Sanae.

Hayasaka Mizuki, hearing this, let out a small sigh while gazing at Tadokoro Kanae, who had lowered her head.

“Thank you for all your help. When Kureha-sama returns, please be sure to convey my regards.”

Kanae bowed her head to Hayasaka Mizuki in front of the elevator.

“Understood. I will tell Kureha-sama. Please feel free to visit again…”

Hayasaka Mizuki also bowed her head.

“Thank you for the wonderful meal… It was far more delicious than anything we serve at our hotel.”

Kanae said this and bowed her head.

“Oh my… Ahahaha… I’m embarrassed by your praise.”

With a beaming smile, Hayasaka Mizuki bowed to Kanae.

“Hayasaka-san, if you don’t mind, please bring your family along. We will offer you the best hospitality we can.”

Kanae said this, then took out an invitation for a deluxe suite from her bag and handed it to Hayasaka Mizuki. It’s valid for a year, includes one night with two meals, and can be used by up to five family members. Of course, the meal will be a special one.

“Oh my… This is… too much.”

Hayasaka Mizuki’s eyes widened as she looked at the invitation.

“Sanae-chan, stay healthy. Eat lots of delicious food from Hayasaka-san, and play a lot, too!”

Kanae said this, then pulled Sanae close and kissed her on the cheek and forehead.

“Then, please excuse me…”

Kanae stepped into the elevator when the doors opened, bowing respectfully to Hayasaka Mizuki until they closed.

I’m so sorry, Saori-san. I must have caused you discomfort by visiting like this. I truly apologize…

Kureha-sama… Kanae wished, even just for one moment, to meet you…

Kanae stepped outside the apartment building and looked up at the clear blue sky.

In that blue sky, the smile of Kureha Kosuke, who set her heart ablaze, appeared in her mind.

Then, Kanae looked back at Kureha Kosuke’s apartment and bowed deeply.

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