Ria’s face filled the screen, frad by the soft glow of her bedside lamp.
Her hair was loose over one shoulder with a few strands falling across her cheek when she tilted her head.
I couldn’t help the smirk that tugged at mine as I propped the phone up properly.
“Early? Nope. Just making sure I’m the first one to say it when the clock hits midnight. Can’t let anyone steal that from .”
Ria’s grin widened, but there was that soft flush creeping up her cheeks. She shifted on her bed as she sat up and pulled her knees up. The pair of pajamas she’s wearing did nothing to hide her still-budding body.
“Greedy senpai,” She muttered before putting on a playful pout she knew worked on every ti. “Always trying to be first. What if I wanted to stay up and surprise you instead?”
“Then I’d still beat you to it,” I shot back. “Besides, you look half-asleep already. Those eyelids are dropping, Ria.”
She huffed, blowing a strand of hair out of her face. “I’m not. I’m wide awake. Waiting for my birthday wish from my favorite shaless Dumb-senpai.”
Favorite, huh? That word always hits differently coming from her. Ria wasn’t the type to throw complints around lightly. When she said stuff like that, it was deliberate. Like she was staking her claim in her own way.
I let the silence stretch just long enough for her to squirm a little. Mhm. I can’t help but feel the desire to hold her close. To cuddle her again after such a long ti.
“Hmm? What’s your birthday wish? Make it so I can grant that, alright?”
“Pfft. Of course, why would I wish for sothing impossible? Dumb-senpai.” She stuck her tongue out cutely, then imdiately pulled it back in when she realized how childish it looked on cara. Still, the way her cheeks puffed out made want to pinch them until she squeaked.
Well, she’s also great like this. Even though most of the ti, the words coming out of her mouth were more mature and intelligent than even most of my girls, that didn’t diminish her lovable and adorable traits.
“Alright. Out with it. It’s going to be your birthday. Let’s make it special.”
Ria tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, then leaned closer to the cara until her face took up most of the screen.
Her eyes were bright despite the late hour, sparkling with a quiet mischief as if she were going to request sothing impossible.
“My wish is simple, Dumb-senpai,” She started. “I want you to bring with you tomorrow. Wherever you go, I follow. Even if you’re going to spend ti with other girls. I know you have sowhere to be, after all. It’ll be selfish if I tell you to drop all of it for .”
This girl... There goes the considerate trait that she picked up from .
I couldn’t help the warmth spreading through my chest at her words.
Ria, always sharp, always reading between the lines, but still choosing to be selfless about it. Of course, she knew my schedule was packed tomorrow. I’ll escort Nao and the others to the train station, my weekend supermarket date with Eimi, maybe dropping in to escort Nami and the others to the mall before going to Satsuki’s practice match.
And yet, here she was, wishing for the simplest thing. Just to be included.
Sohow, I couldn’t help but feel like I was failing as a boyfriend. But the girls weren’t even showing any hint of it.
Naturally, they won’t or they’ll see overthinking again, and it will spiral down to sothing that none of us wants to see. I just have to continue doing what I always do. Showing them that I’m all for them.
“Selfish? My Ria is? Nope.” I said as I shook my head. “That trait is mine, Ria. I’m the most selfish guy in the world, you know?”
“Geez. Dumb-senpai, do you want to be scolded before my birthday?”
“Sure. Scold , Ria. Your Dumb-senpai is acting very dumb right now.”
“Ugh. I hate you... Fine then, I’ll make sure to scold you a lot tomorrow. Even in front of the others. Anyhow, my wish remains the sa. Bring with you everywhere. Just bring ho before it gets dark... I told my mom I’d be going out with Aoi.”
“Alright, I promise. I’ll show up at your door in the morning to pick you up.”
“Dumb-senpai! You can’t do that! Wait for at that park.”
“Why not? Can’t I say hi to your mom and tell them I’m Aoi?”
Ria couldn’t help but giggle at that, “You don’t look like Aoi at all. Besides, she’ll probably be coming with to that park tomorrow.”
Ah... Of course, that unruly girl won’t miss seeing as well. I an, it’s been a while since she visited here too. Although we just t the other day at their school, she’s just like the others, missing the mont we separate from each other.
“Hmm? In that case... should I prepare breakfast we can share together? You know... I can also make a cake tonight and bring it with tomorrow.”
“Cake baked by you, Dumb-senpai? Now. That’s tempting.”
“Well, not entirely made by . I will still need Nao’s assistance.”
“Oh... It doesn’t matter! As long as it’s made by you! But don’t bring it. I’ll eat it there at your house.”
“Alright, that’s the deal then. Your wish will be granted by your Dumb-senpai.”
Ria’s lips stretched into a bright and genuine grin, the kind that made her look her age instead of the too-mature-for-her-years girl she usually played as she nodded in delight.
“Really? You’re not just saying that to make happy?”
“Mhm. I’ll pick you up after I escort the girls sleeping over here to the station. We’ll grab breakfast at that park or wherever you two want to go then we’ll head to Eimi. We’ll be going to the supermarket.”
“Whoa... That’s just the morning but you already had two things lined up, Dumb-senpai.”
“Yeah... But there’s more. Maybe we’ll have lunch at Eimi’s house too. You’ll get to et Anzu-nee there too. I’m sure you’ll get along quite well.”
I an, their height was quite similar. But I wasn’t going to rub it on that girl. After all, knowing Ria, her mature nature would be able to win her over right away.
“Oh, that’s Sister Eimi’s older cousin, right? Your new girl.” Ria teasingly smirked. “Got it. I’ll get along well with them.”
“Mhm. I knew you would.”
“What’s next?”
“Well, go ho to eat your birthday cake? And then, et up with Kazuha-nee, Nami and the others. We’ll escort them to the mall.”
Hearing that, Ria couldn’t help but shake her head, “Really, Dumb-senpai. Just listening to you list everything you’re going to do tomorrow is already making tired.”
“Tired already, huh? Alright, I’ll carry you on my back when we’re going from place to place then.”
Ria imdiately blushed from that before saying, “Dumb, Dumb-senpai! I don’t need you to carry like that... Ugh. I’m more than happy to accompany you everywhere. That’s my wish, after all.”
“Oh? Are you sure? Then, I’ll continue. Lastly, we’ll head to Satsuki’s practice match. You can cheer louder than anyone or just sit quietly next to .”
Ria rolled her eyes before giggling again. Her fingers twisted in the hem of her pajama shirt, that telltale sign she was flustered but thrilled.
“And... if you end up with one of the others? Like, if they ask for a private ti with you?” She asked, voice dropping quieter, a hint of that possessive edge creeping in despite her earlier words.
I leaned closer to the cara, letting my smirk turn softer. “Then you’re still with . I’ll make sure you’re not left out. You’re the birthday girl, Ria. Your day, your rules.”
She exhaled shakily, cheeks fully pink now, eyes glassy with that mix of affection and the greed she tried so hard to keep in check.
“You’re impossible, Dumb-senpai,” She whispered, but the smile curving her lips was pure happiness. “Okay. I’ll hold you to it. No backing out.”
“Of course. I would never.” I promised, holding her gaze until she looked away first, flustered.
We talked a little longer after that. About nothing and everything. Her plans for the day. The cake she wanted like strawberries with extra frosting. How she’d been making more difficult problems for to solve and how she’s been growing on her modest parts, saying she’s already hitting her growth spurt and I’d be able to rest my head on her chest and feel comfortable from its softness.
Every ti she laughed, that soft, breathy sound that was just for , it hit how much I’d missed this. Even if tomorrow would be a little chaotic, tonight was ours.
When the clock finally ticked over to midnight, I cut in gently.
“Happy birthday, Ria. Starting this year, I’ll make up for the things I neglected before. Like loving you more than you need to.”
Her eyes widened slightly again, then softened as she blew a kiss through the screen.
“Thank you, Dumb-senpai,” She whispered. “It’s already the best year because you took back. Now... you made it even better. I love you so much.
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