Chapter 23: Attractive
Right now… Just at the kitchen table, both Kurono and Shizune were enjoying breakfast. Shizune was still a bit distracted as she played with her food, plus she couldn't help but tell Kurono how she felt.
"Kurono-kun... Could you pretend you never saw that this morning?" It was clear that Shizune was still embarrassed by what had happened. It wouldn't have bothered her if she had been conscious at that moment, but all the bravery of the previous day had already escaped her making that sudden scene couldn't get out of her head.
She knew that Kurono didn't care, and she thought that he would agree with her, but his answer was so simple that Shizune got flustered again. "No, that image will be etched in my mind for eternity."
"B-But…!" Shizune wanted to say something else, but she realized that Kurono had already made his decision as she heard his voice again. "Besides, why are you so embarrassed, Shizune-chan?"
It was true what Kurono said, he would make sure that memory would never disappear from his mind. He obviously would have had many opportunities to appreciate Shizune's figure and see situations just as interesting, but that moment was so natural that it made it special for him.
Shizune listened to Kurono's question, but even though she wanted to tell him the reason, she herself was aware that she was exaggerating everything, besides the only person who had seen her was Kurono, and in the first place she wanted him to see her like that, for which, thinking better of it, Shizune's embarrassment lessened a bit.
"If you want to hear my opinion, you looked beautiful dressed like that and it's somewhat disappointing not to have been able to enjoy that." As he had said, the disappointment was quite clear in Kurono's voice causing a small blush to appear on Shizune's face at the time she felt a little bad for Kurono.
"Well... If you put it that way... I wouldn't mind showing it to you again..." Shizune put all her effort into saying those words making Kurono smile inside as it seemed like her little performance had paid off, but at the same time, Kurono had also realized that Shizune had reverted to her calm demeanor of hers where she would always get embarrassed over little things or overthink things.
He still remembered the way she acted when they made "that", and he had to say that Shizune seemed to be someone totally different in comparison, but that didn't bother him at all.
Breakfast went on after they dropped that topic, they talked about a few more things before Shizune brought up something she had forgotten.
"It's true, Rena called me yesterday to tell me that they arrived safely at the inn. She also told me that she wanted to thank you again for everything, and they are really having fun."
"That's good to hear. I really didn't know if it would be to their liking."
Shizune started telling about how the place was remembering everything Rena told her, Kurono had an idea because he researched the place before choosing it, but listening to Rena's opinion was more important.
"She also said that she had never relaxed so much in her life, now I'm a little envious of her, hehe."
"If so, I'll make sure to take you one day so you can experience all that too." Kurono said that after listening to Shizune. It really didn't seem like a bad idea, besides lately, she also felt like relaxing, although this time that passes with Shizune already makes up for that too much.
Shizune was a bit surprised by that, but after he thought about it for a bit and realized that there was no reason to reject Kurono, she was subconsciously getting excited about the distant future.
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Both of them had already finished their food, Kurono had been in charge of washing everything they used since this time Shizune wanted to take charge of cooking. Shizune was on the sofa in the living room waiting for Kurono, although that also made her remember what had happened in that place.
"So... Would you like to do something special, Shizune-chan?" Kurono took a seat next to Shizune as he delicately took her hand and asked that question.
Shizune also took Kurono's hand as she put her index finger under her head showing a thoughtful expression before replying.
"I really can't think of anything, you know that lately I only take care of Rena besides going out with you on our dates... So I can't think of anything."
"That means we could be home and enjoy time together, although I think we'll get a bit bored." Shizune also agreed with his words, but then she thought about asking a question that made her curious.
"What about you, Kurono-kun? I know you probably go to work, but what do you do when you have free time?" Kurono wasn't surprised by that question and answered as best he could.
"Well, I think I've already told you some things, sometimes I spend my time reading some books, cooking or going around the city looking for something interesting to do... Maybe it's an obvious thing, but I also like to go to the gym often"
Shizune paid attention to everything Kurono said and had to agree to the last part since Kurono had a great physical appearance. Scenes that could further substantiate that had appeared in her mind as she quickly shook her head trying not to let those thoughts completely fill her head.
Kurono finished telling all that and realized that Shizune had a somewhat lost look, he was going to ask her what was in her head, but her voice was present before his.
"Then let's do that, Kurono-kun!" Kurono clearly heard that, but it wasn't enough to understand what Shizune exactly meant until she continued to explain. "Let's go to the gym!'"
Kurono saw how Shizune's eyes shone a little when she said that. He was still somewhat confused by the sudden idea, and Shizune had also noticed this and quickly explained everything.
"You see, the last few years I have been neglecting myself a lot and I have noticed that I have gained weight. I have always wanted to try going to a gym, but I have never really got around to it, so I thought that if you accompany me, I might be able to go on with it… Besides, I'm a little embarrassed to go alone, but if you don't agree…" Shizune wanted to continue explaining more things that were in her head, but Kurono interrupted her at that moment.
"You don't need to say anything else, Shizune-chan. Of course, I'll accompany you if that's what you want to do, we can go to the gym that I usually go to... But you don't need to force yourself either, you should know that the first few days can be somewhat difficult and you may even want to quit, but there's nothing wrong with trying, besides, I already told you, but for me, you are the most beautiful and attractive woman in the world." Kurono said what was in his mind. He was aware of what was in Shizune's head, but he didn't care, if that was her decision, he would fully support her.
Shizune listened to Kurono's words and couldn't help but feel happy, but she still showed her determination.
"I know what you mean, Kurono-kun, but besides that, I want to take care of my body…" Shizune had walked up to the side of Kurono's hearing for then said those last words she wanted to express as her warm breath made Kurono tremble a bit. "I wouldn't mind being even more attractive in your eyes either, hehe."
As in those sudden situations, Kurono had once again been surprised by Shizune's attitude, making him aware that in those moments… It was somewhat difficult to control himself.
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