V5: Chapter 62: Speaking of Winter Traditions... What Comes to Mind?

Chapter 62: Speaking of Winter Traditions... What Comes to Mind?

The winter chill has truly set in, and scarves and gloves have become indispensable these days.

To protect ourselves from the winter cold, that heating appliance has finally arrived in our house again this year.

No, "arrived" is a bit of an exaggeration.

It was already in the storage room, and Yuu-chan and I just pulled it out.

"Mattress check, table check, futon... check! Setup complete!"

"Good job, Yuu-chan! Let's turn on the light right away."

A rather large futon table, with a futon and table seemingly integrated into one.

It might be an exaggeration to say it's indispensable for Japanese winters, but a magnificent kotatsu has been set up.

"Oh, so this is a kotatsu. I knew about them, but I've never used one at home... Isn't it enough to just heat the whole room?"

"You don't get it, Chloe-chan. The atmosphere is what's important with these things."

Actually, if it's just about heating the room, an air conditioner would do... but I still prefer the atmosphere of a kotatsu. Besides, I think there's a unique magic to a kotatsu.

"I'll bring some tangerines and tea, so you can warm yourself up first, okay?"

"Really? Then I'll take you up on that offer."

Watching Yuu-chan head towards the entrance, I stretched my legs into the kotatsu, which must have been warming up little by little while we were talking. The infrared rays from the kotatsu gently warmed my legs through my knee-high socks. It's just irresistible on a cold winter day. 　

"Ahhh, it's so warm..."

"Shizuku, your voice is rather unladylike, isn't it? It sounds like an old man."

As I let out a dazed sigh, Chloe, who was sitting next to me, scolded me.

As I flopped down, I met the gaze of the blonde young lady, who was frowning and looking exasperated.　

"But I'm cute too, right?"

"...It's kind of annoying that I'm so readily agreeing with that."　

That's basically her saying I'm cute, isn't it?

Hehe, I'm happy.　

"Well then, I'll be taking my spot now."

"No, normally you wouldn't sit next to someone like that, would you? Well, it's fine, I guess..."

Saying that, even though there were three other empty seats, a pair of legs clad in black knee-high socks slipped in beside me. Her waist is slender, but her bouncy buttocks are rather large... what's the principle behind that?

"I see, this is quite something..."

Chloe is relaxing with a beaming smile; even this pose suits her, proving that beauty has its advantages.

She really has a great figure; I'd love to be stepped on by those long legs.

Even so...

"It's a bit cramped with two of us, isn't it?"

"No, I thought that was obvious..."

"Are you saying you don't want to sit next to me?"

"I didn't say that, did I!?"

Even though the kotatsu is fairly large, it's a little cramped because of Chloe's chest.

Is she really the same age as me, a middle schooler? Even though we'll be a high schooler next year... even though we will.

She really does have big breasts; I can't help but want to bury my face in them.

Perhaps sensing what I was thinking, an arm slipped around my waist and pulled me into an embrace.

"Hehe, this way you won't get cold on top too... a great idea, isn't it?"

"Chloe-chan, you're so sly..."

Her breasts pressed against me, swaying as they jiggled.

It was like a sandwich... or rather, from every angle, we looked like a lovey-dovey couple.

It was warm, but her breasts were pressing against me, making it a little uncomfortable, and our faces were close.

Actually, her eyelashes are so long up close... for some reason, my face was starting to feel hot.

"Hehe, you're embarrassed, aren't you? You're so cute... I could just eat you up."

"Ah, don't say that now..."

Even though we'd shown each other our naked bodies, why did I feel so embarrassed?

If this is a change of heart, then does that mean everyone has experienced this kind of slight embarrassment?

What should I do? I don't think I can bear it... but in this situation, I can't even look away.

"Wow. How did you two get so steamy while I was just getting the tangerines?" (Yuu)

"D-don't look..."

Being seen by my little sister while we're being affectionate is, well, mentally taxing.

Well, that doesn't mean I dislike being affectionate, though.

"Come on, Onee-chan. Open your mouth."

"Ah, ahh? Ahmm, delicious."

The orange fruit is thrust into my mouth, which I've opened like a baby bird.

Sweet and sour, delicious... I think tangerines eaten under the kotatsu have a special charm.

"Brrr, it's so cold. Well, I'm going in now."

A pair of legs slipped into the kotatsu from the side, and for a moment, the outside air rushed in, lowering the temperature.

As I watched Yuu-chan peeling and eating a mandarin orange, the doorbell rang.

I was about to stand up when Yuu-chan had already stood up.

I thought she didn't need to be so considerate, but then I thought, well, maybe I should accept her kindness for today, and lay down again.

"Excuse me for intruding." (Chinatsu)

"Excuse me for intruding... oh, I'm late!? I thought it might be a bother to come so early in the morning!" (Amane)

The two of them arrived late... though it was still before noon.

Chloe-chan was just a little too early; she had timed her arrival perfectly, coming right after breakfast.

Chinatsu and Amane were, well... just like always, and it was reassuring to see them.

"Grrr, next to Shizuku-nee-san..." (Bell)

"I know you stayed the night and slept together." (Chinatsu)

"Hey, can you stop casually spilling the beans like that!?" (Amane)

"Oh~? Let's hear the details." (Chloe)

"I'll take the seat opposite Shizuku-nee-san ♡" (Amane)

"She changed the topic..." (Chloe)

Amane's twin green pigtails swayed as she hurriedly crawled into the kotatsu.

Seeing this, Chinatsu took off her gray coat and sat down in the empty seat next to her.

It seemed Chloe wasn't going to get out of the kotatsu to pursue the matter further.

Or rather, I wonder how long she plans to keep hugging me like that; my chest is getting so hot I'm starting to sweat...

"Oh dear? It's already full... Ah, it can fits two people?" (Lux)

"No, Lux-nee-chan's body is so curvy, it's a bit tight... Mmmph!?" (Yuu)

I thought I heard a crushing voice from beside me, but I'll try to convince myself it was just my imagination.

Her height and figure are incredible, as expected of a succubus.

Of course, it was even more cramped for her than for us when she tried to get into the small kotatsu.

"But I always wonder... what's with that... unique T-shirt?" (Chloe)

"Honestly, isn't it kind of lame?" (Amane)

"...I think it's fine." (Chinatsu)

Lux is wearing her usual lame T-shirt today, with "Adventure♡" written in black letters on a white background. To me, who's used to it, it's nothing... no, now that I think about it again, it really is lame.

"Oh my? I like it, though..." (Lux)

"Well, if Lux likes it, then I guess it's fine..." (Chloe)

"Phew, I almost drowned!? I can't see anything...!"  (Yuu)

"It's a little cramped, isn't it?" (Lux)

Before I knew it, Chloe's hand had reached my waist and, taking advantage of the noise, began to stroke my bottom. It's definitely sexual harassment, but she's doing whatever she wants since no one can see it... Well, I don't exactly dislike it, though.

As if to get revenge, I buried my face in her chest. She flinched slightly, perhaps surprised, but then gently stroked my head with her free left hand. She must be hot too, because the heat from her chest is intense.

"I'd rather you didn't sniff so much."

"Ah, okay... I'll try my best."

"That's the kind of thing someone who doesn't want to try would say..."

As I savored the scent filling my lungs, I felt someone's toes poking my toes. It's natural for feet to touch in such a small space under the kotatsu, but... isn't it a bit much for them to be intertwined with mine?

"Hehe, this kotatsu feels so good, doesn't it?"

It seems the owner of those legs is doing it intentionally, rubbing their legs against mine through their knee-high socks and acting affectionately. Since there's only one person opposite me, it must be Amane-chan.

It must be incredibly sensual inside the kotatsu, and I was overwhelmed with the urge to stick my face in and become a footrest... but... I have the word "restraint" in my vocabulary. Or rather, it's a word that's recently taken root in me.

As if sensing my thoughts, her soft foot slid smoothly between my thighs. And it seemed she was enjoying the feel of my soft thighs, stroking them with the soles of her feet.

"Whoa, where are you wrapping your tail?! I can't breathe..." (Yuu)

"Lux, that's enough, okay?" (Shizuku)

"Oh? Isn't this normal physical contact between sisters?" (Lux)

"Humans don't have tails, Lux..." (Shizuku)

"...Hehe." (Lux)

Seeing Yuu-chan nearly drowning on land, I frantically stopped Lux. Even though we weren't related by blood, it should have been healthy physical contact between sisters, but the confined space of the kotatsu and that violent body almost resulted in a fatality.

"It's almost lunchtime! Shizuku, help me with serving!" (Mother)

"Huh? It's cold outside..." (Shizuku)

"Mother-in-law! I'll help instead Shizuku-nee-san!" (Amane)

"I'll help too." (Chloe)

"Me too..." (Chinatsu)

"Amane and the others are guests, so it's fine, isn't it? Shizuku, get up quickly...!" (Mother)

Before I knew it, the delicious smell of food filled the kitchen.

I slowly sat up and reluctantly crawled out of the warm kotatsu.

And so, an ordinary Saturday, an ordinary day, passed by.

I hadn't gone anywhere, and nothing had happened... just an ordinary day.

I might have found this kind of daily life a little boring in the past.

But now, I sincerely hope that this happy daily life will continue forever.