The interior was prettier than Erika had imagined. Even the smell in the air was very pleasant.
There were two gaming computers filled with LEDs, two huge 49-inch curved monitors.
In front of each computer, a gaming chair, and on the sides, there were giant anime character bean bags. They were big enough to stretch out your legs and sleep.
A mini fridge on the left side, a door to a private bathroom. It was possible to take care of basic needs, even take a shower.
There was even a futon in case you wanted to sleep.
"It's bigger than my room," Erika commented softly.
Manga Kissa rooms were usually tiny. Two steps and you'd be outside.
Although she had never been to a Manga Kissa, she had heard about them, even seen pictures online, which is why she was so surprised.
On the wall opposite the door, there was a giant screen covering the entire wall.
'How many inches is that?' Erika wondered.
"Want to read some manga? Or maybe watch an anime? Even a movie is okay," Zayden said to her.
Looking at him, she thought for a moment before replying, "Let's order something to eat first and watch a movie?"
"Sure," he replied, grabbing two menus from the room's center table.
The menu was actually a tablet connected to Wi-Fi, and selecting anything on it would send the order directly to the reception with the room number.
Quickly, Zayden ordered something sweet to eat.
In the mini fridge, there should be some drinks he had ordered when making the reservation.
Opening it, he took out a bottle of green tea and orange juice.
Placing them on the table, Zayden sat on a cushion, grabbed the TV remote, and turned it on.
All the movie and series apps were available.
There were anime apps too.
Zayden chose one for movies and series and went to the movie section.
Quickly, he picked a movie about a school camping trip and music.
It was a teen musical kind of movie.
"I love this movie!" Erika, who had just finished placing her order, said cheerfully.
"Have you seen it? Want me to change it?" Zayden asked.
"I've seen it, yeah, but never on such a big screen. I missed the chance to watch it at the cinema." She blushed a little. "And, I want to watch this movie with you~"
"Then we'll do it," Zayden replied and asked, "By the way, which one do you prefer, iced tea or orange juice?"
"Orange juice," she answered.
"Alright." He had expected that and poured a glass for her.
After grabbing one with tea for himself, he pulled the bean bag to face the giant screen.
On the sides, he placed small tables.
He lay down on the bean bag and opened his arms invitingly. "Come, lie down with me."
Erika's heart skipped a beat.
'How can he be so devilishly sexy and charming?' Erika walked over to him with her glass, set it on the side table, and lay down beside him.
"Kyahh!"
She let out a squeal when he pulled her into his arms, making half her body rest on top of his.
"Mm, this is better~" His voice came from above her head.
Erika trembled in his arms but still wrapped her arm around his body and her legs over his.
With her head on his chest, she could hear his heartbeat, and noticing it was racing, she looked up, surprised.
'I did this to him… I make him nervous?' This discovery made her so happy that she forgot the embarrassing position they were in.
Her face was bright red. Whether from the embarrassment of lying as if their bodies were trying to merge or from realizing he felt the same way she did.
Sometimes, words alone aren't enough. Physical proof makes it all more real. And a faster heartbeat is a more honest and real proof.
By the way, she only noticed now… This giant bean bag was softer and more comfortable than her bed. Even the fabric covering it was very pleasant to the touch.
'Is this made of silk and filled with goose feathers or something?' she wondered.
However, her thoughts were interrupted by a kiss on the top of her head.
When she tilted her head, her lips were stolen by his.
It was a passionate kiss, and she clung to him like a koala.
The movie started, but she didn't care anymore. She only wanted more of him.
But they were interrupted by soft knocks on the door.
...
What was brought first was a box of macarons and another box of Belgian chocolate.
From Erika's order, it was a cup of ice cream with red berries.
She sat on the edge of the bean bag to eat. Zayden, beside her, had the box of chocolate on the small table next to the iced green tea.
He picked up the glass of iced green tea and took a sip. The fresh, bitter taste helped him keep his nerves in check, his head cooler. Being so close to Erika in a closed room was far too tempting.
"C-Can I eat this? Can I really eat this? I'm going to eat this!"
Laughing, Zayden replied, "Go ahead, enjoy."
"Itadakimasu!"
Erika scooped up the ice cream with a spoon. After observing it closely, fascinated, she finally put it in her mouth.
"Nnn~~"
She gave the most beautiful smile.
"What is this? What even is this? Delicious~" Erika sang, waving the silver spoon in the air, a happy expression plastered on her face.
"So exaggerated?" Zayden didn't understand why she reacted so strongly.
"Doubting me?" She shot him a challenging look while scooping some ice cream with a piece of sliced strawberry and brought it toward his mouth. "Try it and you'll understand~"
Zayden opened his mouth reflexively and closed it as the spoon entered.
When she pulled the spoon back, Zayden began to taste it.
It was good, but that was all.
He looked at her with an expression that said: And? That's it?
"Weird, you didn't like it?" She started to doubt her own taste.
"It's not bad, but… It's normal?" Zayden replied.
"Normal, you say…" Erika murmured, then, as if a lightbulb went off in her mind, she exclaimed, "Ahh! I get it now. It's not that it's normal, it's just *your* normal!"
Confused for a moment, Zayden understood what she meant. "Yeah, I'm used to eating good things."
In the Valtrex Village in Tokyo, they had a chef who had won several awards as a cook.
At the hotel where he was staying, the food was also very good.
Accustomed to luxury, even if he ate imported brand ice cream, he'd still find it delicious but not out of the ordinary.
"That's so cool~ I feel like if I eat convenience store ice cream now, it'll taste like I'm eating flavored ice~" She stuck out her tongue playfully.
"Don't worry about it, you're my girl now. I'll take you to lots of places. Some even serve stuff better than this ice cream," Zayden replied.
She nodded with a nasal hum.
...
After eating the ice cream, they lay back down on the bean bag.
Zayden placed a chocolate in Erika's mouth.
"Delicious~" She sang happily.
When she turned to him, a kiss started naturally.
The taste of chocolate was shared until the sweet flavor began to fade.
"Puhah!"
When their lips parted, Erika's tongue stretched out as if reluctant to leave anything behind, licking her lips.
With her in his arms, Zayden felt a different kind of joy than when he simply kissed a girl.
The sensation of her soft body, combined with her perfume, was relaxing and stimulating at the same time.
Taking a deep breath, controlling himself, his hand slid to her stomach area, and with his hand underneath, he rubbed her slim, smooth waist, incredibly pleasant to the touch.
Erika's breathing hitched, but she made no effort to move his hand away.
However, Zayden didn't want to push his luck and kept rubbing only her waist and flat stomach.
The simple touch of her skin alone was very pleasant.
Of course, he knew that if he touched her breasts, it would feel even better. But he knew himself well enough to understand that if he did that, he wouldn't be able to control himself.
'Why does he like touching my waist and stomach so much?' Erika found herself wondering.
In reality, she felt it was more like a reward for her. After all, the sensation of his touch, though it gave her chills and a strong flutter in her stomach, was at the same time very enjoyable.
Rubbing her legs together a bit, she was breathing a little faster.
Wanting to know what he felt by doing this, she reached out and placed her hand on his stomach.
When she felt his stomach tense, he chuckled a little. 'Haha, how cute~'
When she slid her hand underneath and touched his bare skin, it was like getting a small electric shock.
'Ohhh, ohhhhh....' She felt as if she had opened a door to a new world.
Her soft hand began to move up, tracing the ridges of his chiseled abs.
'As expected, he has an amazing body~' She thought.
She didn't realize that at that moment, she had a naughty smile while touching Zayden's stomach.
She continued and finally understood the joy of touching the man she liked.
It was a wonderful feeling, and every reaction he had brought her immense joy.
"Erika…"
When she heard his voice, she jumped.
It was low, husky, and attractive.
She saw a strong desire in his eyes.
'Oops, I think I went too far…' She thought.
Even thinking that, she didn't stop. But… It was only fair, after all, he was touching her too!
On the other hand, Zayden, feeling that this was getting dangerous in many ways, shifted positions, pulling her to face him in an embrace and whispered in her ear, "Let's stop here, or I won't be able to hold back anymore."
For a few seconds, Erika's self-control wavered.
She even thought, 'I love him, so why not now?'
But then, feeling the bulge in his pants, she knew there was no way he was small.
Honestly, she got scared and insecure.
She wasn't exactly innocent. She had seen some… adult videos online. But the ones that weren't censored didn't seem *that* big.
Her fear wasn't just about whether it would hurt, but she was afraid she wouldn't be able to 'accommodate him' and make him feel good.
That was why she hesitated and stopped teasing him.
Erika lay down with her head on his chest, looking toward the big screen, but occasionally, she stole glances at him.
"I want a kiss," she requested.
'A kiss isn't too much, right??' She thought.
Zayden held his breath at such a request with such a coquettish expression.
His eyes narrowed, and something 'wicked' inside him wanted to break free.
He had to take a deep breath and sigh, but seeing her expression, he couldn't hold back and leaned in for a kiss.
One knock, two, three.
On the third, Zayden stopped kissing Erika and responded with his deep, husky voice, "Come in."
The door opened.
It was the same woman who had attended to them earlier, Shirayuki.
"Your orders are ready, sorry for the delay," she announced.
Even seeing the two of them cuddled up on the bean bag, she didn't flinch.
Shirayuki asked tactfully, "Would you like me to leave it on the table?"
This wasn't a good time for Zayden to get up, and Erika's legs were weak.
"Yes, please," Zayden replied.
...
After Shirayuki left and the door was closed, Zayden and Erika looked at each other and soon started laughing.
Really, it was as if they'd been caught doing something wrong.
Their laughter died down, and Zayden asked, still with a hint of amusement, "Hungry?"
"Actually, a little," Erika replied.
"Go ahead and help yourself, I'm just going to the bathroom real quick," Zayden said, standing up.
When he got up, Erika looked in a specific direction and thought about camping.
For camping, a tent is basically a must, and speaking of tents, they come in all sizes and volumes.
Zayden was probably one of the big ones…
She blushed at her own silly thought and laughed to herself while Zayden was in the bathroom.
When she tried to stand up, she was surprised at how weak her legs felt.
Taking turtle-like steps, she reached the table and sat down.
'If I'm already like this without actually doing *that*, then…'
She imagined if it would be like that movie about two cops who disguise themselves as women. There was that guy who, after the act, the 'partner' would need to walk with a wheelchair…
Putting her hands on her face, she blushed even more.
She felt like an idiot for the silly and perverted thoughts she was having.
But she just couldn't stop thinking about Zayden's 'tent.'
She wanted to touch it, feel it, maybe kiss it?
'I don't know, I don't know, ahhh God, I don't know anything anymore!'
...
In the bathroom, Zayden washed his face after relieving himself.
Few things were as difficult as relieving oneself while staying fully erect without making a mess.
It was a struggle only men would understand.
Taking several deep breaths, he managed to calm himself enough to reduce the bulge in his pants.
The cold water on his face helped a bit.
He must have spent about two minutes in the bathroom.
When he came out, he saw Erika with her face, ears, and even her neck bright red.
When she looked in his direction, she lowered her head.
You didn't need to be a genius to figure out she must have been thinking something naughty.
The fact that she got embarrassed for having such thoughts was quite adorable.
Seriously, he had just managed to calm down, but the lower part of his body twitched in response to her reaction.
Trying to shift the focus, he said exaggeratedly, "Ahh, I'm so hungry."
Erika, hearing this, wanted to retort that they had eaten plenty of sweets earlier but held back.
In fact, she thought for a moment and played along, "Me too."
Her voice didn't carry much confidence. But it was more than enough.
Zayden sat beside her, and they busied themselves serving food.
Erika hadn't even touched the food yet.
But with Zayden's initiative, she started picking out what she liked.
As they ate, conversation came naturally. The main topics were about food, obviously, and then about the movie still playing.
"Everything here is so wonderful~" Erika sighed.
She knew that with her family's financial situation, coming to a place like this would be basically impossible.
She didn't want to focus on the price of things, but even unintentionally, she noticed that some of the dishes served cost over four digits.
"We can come back here more often," Zayden said.
"That's not why I said that…" She pouted.
"I know, but if you like it, there's no problem coming back," Zayden smiled at her.
"Well, then, I won't hold back," she smiled back, waving her chopsticks in the air.
For the rest of the meal, sharp, nonsensical, sometimes silly, sometimes funny conversations continued.
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