Charles Patricius

Now that it was in everyone's head that this 'date' was so real, Kazu began contemplating the night thus far. Those invasive, horny thoughts had all but left his mind for some time. It seemed all he needed was a bit of relaxation and camaraderie, a few chats, a few laughs, etcetera. Ai may have been one of the most ludicrously attractive people he'd ever seen in his age range, but that sort of thing hadn't bothered Kazu for several centuries now. As for him not making the experience weird, he once again couldn't take full credit. "I feel like I've tried my hardest to make it weird. You're easy to hang out with, though. It's been a really chill night," the lad claimed. With that, Ai rose from her seat and gestured toward their ultimate destination. She still had to get the experience she'd come for, and there were still 'spoilers' on the proverbial table for Kazu. Neither of those things were worth missing. "Hai hai! Top of the world, here we come!" he announced, springing up from his seat. They'd venture forth on that note, heading to that big wheel in the sky to end this date on the most literal of high notes.

Atsushi was the victor in this particular exchange; of that he was sure. Well, it never truly mattered to him what his mother thought of future marriage potential anyway. He didn't much care for the idea, nor anything too far in his personal future. In fact, his primary concern here and now was the location of his room... which was apparently an issue of some sort. What was the predicament Haru spoke of? Atsu didn't know. Mia didn't know. It was Rin who spoke next, bringing attention to Atsushi's boxes in the same bedroom she'd been given. Surely they weren't entering that sort of romantic comedy scenario... right? Wrong; that was exactly what they were walking into. As anyone in the room could expect, Mia exploded. Two teens of the opposite sex and no blood relation sharing a bedroom was highly frowned-upon. Alas, Mia's point had another counter first addressed by Rin. Atsu would follow-up posthaste. "So you wanted to stick me on permanent babysitting detail? Hard pass. Anyway, I can see where this is going... so... I'm going. To my room. Our room? The room. Have fun freaking out about your random porn research, I guess," was all Atsu had to say. He'd just have to find the room for himself. Meanwhile, Haru had many things to consider. "Well, there's nothing to really be done about it tonight. The best we could do would be to repurpose the office that was set up this morning, but the office is half of my job. Besides that, it would take a full day without the sort of help we had this morning. I also think it might be just as strange to suggest each of us temporarily sharing a room with our own child. I haven't shared a room with Rin since the nightmare age. Surely we won't have to worry about any 'fantasies' of some sort, right? That's all media nonsense."

Ai had accomplished many of her goals for the day, including managing to get out and spend some time with someone of the opposite sex on her own. She'd been to a place she'd wanted to visit and even managed to have a good time beyond the norm, living out one of her long associated bucket list scenarios. Kazuhiko was quite hard on himself as an individual, always willing to pass along the credit for goodness to someone else. Ai, noticed this and thought it to be charming, especially as it was so obviously not something he thought about actively. "It has been a really chill night. I know I likely can't change how you feel about it, but you can trust me, you definitely didn't make it weird~" she confirmed her own feelings. This kind of vibe was what she needed for any potential steps there after. Her questions to Miko earlier had been to confirm the idea of being able to perform such a check, and she was happy it'd come up so well. Perhaps, if Miko really liked someone it was worth it to be rather calm. "Hai hai, straight to the top! And then around again~" she mentioned. And soon after, they were in a small box car and on their way up the Ferris Wheel. They'd get to slowly watch as the wheel turned and filled before the ride started in earnest. "The further up you go, the more interesting things look," she was left to observe out of the window for quite a while yet, not knowing exactly how to cross the bridge of conversation.

While a Ferris Wheel ride became something of an interesting and magical conversation, a different kind of conversation was taking place in a new household. It seemed that Atsushi had no intention of arguing the point with his mother about her problematic decisions. She'd wanted to place him on permanent babysitting duty and now he was to be sharing his room with a teenage girl. "I had to know what was going on, so I could know what kind of girls to keep you away from!" she said as if it was a perfectly normal thing to do. "Besides, lots of kids babysit," she said as if that was normal. "I really hope you've cleared your browsing history," Rin commented almost absently. "It's not all nonsense things like this exist for a reason! I can't have a girl his own age crawling into bed with him, because of a nightmare or claiming to be stuck to get help!" Mia exclaimed. "Well, as true as that may be, we are currently sharing a room. I wouldn't want to make anyone reorganize a bedroom at midnight, nor would I want to get in the middle of a happy night between newlyweds," Rin explained of her own stance. "I'm pretty responsible, and I have lived my entire life alone with a man I don't want to see me naked so I'm not exactly going to be running around half-dressed or anything like that. We aren't take a bath together or anything like that, just sharing a living space." Rin argued from a point of pure logic. "I can say I haven't crawled into anyone's bed with nightmares since I was super small. And if you just hand over the wi-fi password, I can promise I likely won't be sleeping most of the night regardless. I have games to play," Rin offered. "Back me up a bit, Otou-san," Rin prodded her father for help, to avoid anyone having a major meltdown. All the while, Mia found this girl to be quite agreeable and her claims did have a bit of validity. It would be rude to make her husband give up his home office immediately and disrupt the work already done just because they didn't think through something. She was also looking forward to their shared night together...

A chill night between two teens had not even reached its climax. According to Ai, none of Kazu's actions had caused any weirdness. That was a relief; he always wanted to be as cool as possible. If he'd managed even a semblance of that, it could be called a success. With that, they were well on their way. Into the cab they went after a short wait, and so began the slow climb up via that rotating wheel in the sky. Ai spent her time looking through the window, and Kazu did the same. It was the general point of a Ferris Wheel ride, after all. Conversation couldn't be left at a standstill, however. Ai spoke of the climb and the view. If she didn't know how to cross a bridge of conversation, she had no cause for concern. There was hardly a conversation Kimura Kazuhiko couldn't keep going. "Right?! It's like the best thing next to a plane. I wouldn't mind being on one of those either, but I might actually like this better either way. We just get to... slowly climb up, and really take it all in over time. Being here in the middle of the night just makes it even better; look at how well-lit late night Osaka is!" he rambled excitedly.

Meanwhile, Mia tried to produce an excuse for her knowledge of modern pornography. Her claim fell on deaf ears, at least in regards to Atsushi. Things didn't get any better for her after mentions of nightmare claims and stuckage. "You shouldn't have bothered looking into that stuff; it'll poison your mind. Besides, I'm a computer nerd. Girls my age aren't interested in me anyway. I guess in that regard, you can say goodbye to any potential grandchildren anyway. Oyasumi~" Atsu said while waving over his shoulder, fully intending to walk upstairs and find this shared bedroom. He wouldn't have much time to get away, though. Why was that? Well, Rin had a few more things to say. First came a list of logical reasons Mia had nothing to worry about. All the while, Haru was nodding along, sipping his coffee and staring into his phone screen. It seemed he was trying to find some solutions to this current conundrum, but... there was another issue. Rin wasn't likely to sleep by virtue of her gaming habit. All she needed was the wi-fi password. "I trust my Rin is more interested in gaming and other things than boys. Besides, dear, you're not giving our young ones enough credit. They both seem reasonable enough to keep away from any tomfoolery or temptation. Ah... as for the wi-fi password, it won't be available until tomorrow afternoon at the earliest. We could only squeeze so many things into today."

Right then, Atsushi stopped halfway up the stairs. For a 'computer nerd' as he claimed to be, a feat of physical prowess was shown immediately. One could have blinked and missed his rapid descent down the stairs again, all to confirm one damnable thing he'd just heard. "WHAT?! WHAT DO YOU MEAN TOMORROW?! KAA-SAN, FIX IT!" he exclaimed, that cool and calm composure he'd maintained all this time collapsing in an instant.

The view from the top of her Ferris Wheel was indeed the point of the entire thing. But even as Ai lost her ability to think of how to bridge the conversation, it became obvious that Kazuhiko was more than capable of carrying it on even from just a few crumbs to start with. She found that to be a definite perk of bringing him along, he spoke of the view, of planes and the lights of Osaka. "Hai hai, it's definitely great. I am not usually someone who appreciates the high views but, I think I quite like this one... it was worth seeing. And definitely worth sharing with you," she explained of herself. That slow climb upward was one thing, the lights on the ground was another and then... the fireworks began as they continued towards the highest possible place. By the time they made it to the top and the fireworks were exploding her hand reached out to touch the metal of the cabin and a little jolt of mana left her finger tips and traveled pretty far down. So far down in fact that the something in the fuses in the rides controls stopped and... they'd find themselves stopped at the top of this ride for quite a while yet while looking on at the fireworks. "It's really pretty up here. I'm glad I chose this is my first real date," she said a small smile gracing her lips.

At the same time, Atsu was still planning to go to their shared bedroom. Cool, calm and collected he was, and Rin noticed. This was how she was used to seeing him after all, and she could easily handle or mediate any parental fears. Her own father wasn't too hard to get onboard, and given Rin's presentation as a personal gatekeeper of herself, even Mia was thinking she might not need to react too strangely. "Oyasumi? It's barely after 12 you can't really be going to sleep. And anyone would be lucky to have you, don't talk down on yourself!" Mia encouraged her son, even while being the main proponent for him never getting married. The final nail in the coffin to any arguments was Haruto's agreement to the idea that his daughter was more interested in video games than boys. Their combined words made it, tolerable. "Fine, but at least make sure you don't get too comfortable. We'll definitely be separating you two..." she said her brows still furrowed. Ah, but her furrowing wouldn't be all that happened. No, because Atsu came all the way back to question the lack of internet. Her son, rarely showed so much emotion, but when he barreled back down the steps to demand she fix their lack of internet, she could only look at him with wide eyes. "Really, Sushi? You're way too worried about that. It's going to happen tomorrow!" she said quickly, knowing there was nothing really she could do. "Otou-san how could you? I put my faith in you, and this is what I get?" asked Rin who had tears welling up in her emerald green eyes. "What am I supposed to do with no internet? How am I supposed to survive? I can't game on a hotspot Otou-san!" she asked seemingly downtrodden. In this moment, the children were showing more signs of distress over the lack of internet than either of them had about potentially sharing a room. "I guess if they are this upset about the internet, I don't really have anything to worry about," Mia said seeming to relax...

As the moments passed, there was more and more for Kazu and Ai to see. Ai offered additional commentary about her appreciation of it all, despite her established norm. "Well it's good to make sure of these things sometimes, I think. If you want to be sure later without the risk, you can always just use that VR thing. Maybe it'll give some inspiration~" he suggested. All the while, Kazu was staring out the window at the starting fireworks show. Ai was glad she chose this as her 'first' real date, apparently. He hadn't been expecting something like that. "Wait, first? You've never had an actual date before, and you decided I was the one to take? You know I'm, like... sort of double-married, right?" he questioned.

"I don't plan on going to sleep, but I also don't plan on continuing this conversation. Oyasumi," Atsushi reiterated during his attempt to leave. He couldn't fully commit while hearing about the forgotten wi-fi password, however, so... soon enough, the comical return was assured alongside the accompanying outrage. Mia behaved as if nothing could be done about their lack of internet. How could they? What sort of human could possibly push the internet of a new house to the second day? Once more, Atsu was back to his serious demeanor ─ even more so than usual. "Okaa-san. Without wi-fi, I won't survive to tomorrow. You'll both be found guilty of filicide after you find me withered away, barely skin left on my bones by morning because all my lifeforce has been sucked away by living in this thing called reality. Remember these words, for they are my last to you," he preached before slogging back up the stairs again. Something had to be worked out. He could use a wi-fi hotspot from his phone, perhaps. Maybe that would be just enough to keep him alive through the night. Ah, but Atsu wasn't the only one in ruins; Rin was already in tears. Teens these days were so dramatic, Haru thought. "I know this is still spring break, and you kids want your internet. There was nothing to be done about it, I'm afraid. Maybe you two can get to know each other better with some old-fashioned couch co-op? That's a good way to bring new family and friends together."

According to Kazuhiko it was good to get out sometimes, she could understand that. "Rewards feel better with a bit of risk," she mentioned. "Not that I won't be enjoying my new VR experience. It will definitely be worth it. Thanks for that too..." she mused happily while watching bursts of pyrotechnics in the sky. Their current stop at the very top was one which would last quite a while, and it was good. Apparently, he was surprised by the notion that she'd chosen him as her first real date. She glanced over at him, a small smirk coming to her lips as he seemed shocked and even decided to reiterate his married status. "Yes, my first real date, as a normal teenager doing normal things... like going to an amusement park with a guy my own age," she explained of the situation. "I am also married already... and you're undershooting the number of times you are married, and that isn't even a spoiler~" she said smiling. "The truth is, I am not the sort of person who can just jump into things, I have to get a feel for someone first, and I'm helplessly romantic. I also think that it is necessary to create a baseline for the kinds of experiences one enjoys and will accept. You're a good marker for that, I'm more certain given how nice you've been this entire time. You exceed all expectations which sets the standard higher for future endeavors. Even with my established thousand years of emotional attachment this date will be something I remember forever. It's not a bad thing~" she explained of her own understanding. All the while, she knew there was a certain build-up which would be met by their joining.

This conversation was one Atsu didn't want to have. His mother saw that as a general normal reaction from him, until it was discovered that there was no internet. Of course, the amount of drama which poured from her son's mouth marked him as hers, but also wasn't something she understood in this context. "You're not going to die because you had to spend a single night without internet, Sushi," his mother said while rolling her eyes. How did kids these days ever get by? Well, obviously not well, as Rin had tears welling up in her eyes. She was accusing her father of some deep betrayal. She was fine with the man getting married out of the blue, but a single night without internet was somehow too much. "Couch Co-op, that's your recommendation? I have to set up a tv for that... figure out if I even have a second controller, actually set up a console, that actually works. And what, play Smash? That's what you want Otou-san? When we hate each other forever, know that this night without internet was the start of it all. As the adults in our lives you're responsible," she said pouting and beginning the childish slog up the steps. What else could she do? Her hotspot wouldn't support her PC. She'd really have to fish out a hand held or something. And with that Mia was left astounded, "They're going to what?!" exclaimed Mia as the girl walked away, 'smash' was definitely slang for something.

Rewards feel better with a bit of risk. Kazuhiko wholly agreed with that train of thought, though he left open the possibility that some may not want the risk. Ai seemed to seek the more balanced approach. As for this being her first date of choice and the strange situation from his end, Ai had much to say. First and foremost, there was the fact that Ai herself was married to at least one other individual. The number Kazu gave was also inaccurate, but there were a lot of technicalities to that which he already knew. What he gave was the number accepted by two involved parties; he'd never give more than that. "It's complicated," was all he said in that regard. "But if everything's clear for you, I've got no problems. I'm happy as long as we can all have a good time. But anyway, this is an awesome ending... unless there's something we missed that you're interested in down there?"

Atsu would be taking no further part in this madness. If he had to live without internet for over 12 hours, he'd be in no shape to entertain conversation with anyone. To Haru, it seemed the same may have been true of Rin. She reacted to his mention of couch co-op as if it were heresy, complaining about the necessary setup pieces and the potential downfall of certain competitive game experiences. "If not that, you could always enjoy your single-player experiences instead. But there's nothing wrong with Smash. Iino-san, Ashikaga-kun, Nanami-san and I used to play all the time. We were at each others' throats every session, but it was good for camaraderie overall. Try and have a good time, Rin. The internet will be working tomorrow," he said in perhaps the most 'traditionally fatherly' speech he'd given all week. While Rin slumped off as well, Mia had more to say. What was she questioning? Well, there was only one real option, but Haru didn't get the reference. "Hm? Smash? What's the matter; haven't you heard of it? It's all the rage, and has been for a long time now."

Ai's words seemed to settle with Kazuhiko. Though he called his own relationship status, complicated... he seemed fine with her decisions as long as she was clear of them. What was more, his words about everyone having a good time, reminded her of a similar sentiment once shared by a certain small member of their friend group. Well, at least it was really obvious where that particular interest came from. "Complicated, huh?" Ai turned her attention to the lad, and realized that in all his niceness he made things unnecessarily difficult for himself in several ways. Perhaps that was part of his more charming disposition. Well, she was a helpless romantic, admittedly she'd help him out a bit. "Yeah, I am free and clear. There is only one thing I could miss out on experiencing. And I'm sure myself and many others would like to have that fun experience without complications too," she said. "Which means this is a surprisingly good segue into magical world spoilers, you know for the things that keep slipping in~" she began her explanation with a smile on her face as if pleased they managed to get this far. "I'd like my date to have a happy ending, including the physical kind, but before that you need to understand how much power your understanding of yourself has over the outcomes of situations like these," she started. One could note now that the fireworks show was over, but still they remained in the sky, below a certain ride operator was beginning to panic he couldn't get the ride to start back up again. On the last one of the night even, what terrible luck he was having.

At the same time, young blue haired girl was having a mental meltdown. Not only did she royally miss something important, she also wasn't going to have internet. She was being given the fatherly advice and reminder to have fun. It was also mentioned that apparently, he had his friends used to play Smash together and it was a friendship building activity. "It's been a long time since then, times have changed, Otou-san. Comp is high!" she explained while at the top of the stairs. "Oyasuminasai, minna..." she managed still pouting. Of course, she was still going to set up a tv and after entering the room she sighed. How had she ended up in this situation. She looked towards Atsushi and the other half of their missing conversation was one they needed to have, with slightly less panic. As for Mia, downstairs she was sitting beside her husband again while this concept of Smash was eluding her. "Does that mean something else, because for kids these days, Smash is like..." she held up her hands to make a gesture of one index finger entering the hole of the other constructed hand. How could such a thing have been popular? Do did it mean something else in this context. Confusion ran rampant in the woman without real technological skill. Perhaps she really should clear her browsing history, given her oddities.

Toward the end of the fireworks show, Kazuhiko noticed something strange occurring below. People were gathering around, all seeming to work at the facility. Most notably, the operator was fiddling with the Ferris Wheel's hardware, apparently in a bit of a tizzy over it. "Huh. We might be stuck," Kazu mumbled. He'd return fully to his seat from there, leaning back to hear Ai's claim of missing experience. What could she have been missing that others would also have the joy of? Well, Kazuhiko considered it his job to help provide that joyful experience if possible. "What's that? Tell me; I'll do anything I can to help make it happen!" he insisted. Ah, but there was another matter at play here. Ai still had information to deliver, apparently about Kazuhiko himself and whatever power he had. That was one thing he'd been missing since the decent into Munetsuchi and his subsequent recovery. Being pieced together, having an upgraded form of soul, receiving even further upgrades within the Nexus ─ it was all flowing together as one big ball of confusion. According to Ai, it all had some connection to control and understanding. "Oh. You mean you had spoilers on personal character development. Well, that's pretty overpowered... but hit me with it," he said. With that, Kazuhiko would be laser-focused on whatever unknown secrets Ai had in store. He'd even do his best to pay attention all the way through.

Atsushi reached the room he'd be sharing with Rin, having little to no issue doing so. It looked as if they were first in the upstairs hall, separated from their parents' room by a tatami room currently used as an office. Atsushi could at least appreciate the extra distance, though it seemed that middle room could eventually become his, if not Rin's. No matter. There were so many things to sort through mentally now, he resorted to opening boxes filled with computer parts, completely ignoring those that contained clothes. A bath would be necessary in due time... but he wouldn't be bothering just yet. Once Rin entered the room, the real conversation could begin. "OK. First, I guess I'm not the only one who didn't look into this situation at all. Second... really? I'm not sure what to think about this whole room situation. Third... how are we even going to survive the night without a strong connection?" he asked in sequence. Meanwhile, Haru was faced with another curiosity from Mia. Her understanding of the term 'Smash' was some sort of slang ─ specifically of a sexual nature according to her gesture. Haru looked dumbfounded; that wasn't one he knew of. "... What? Absolutely not! I wouldn't have just sent Rin upstairs with a strange boy for something like that, much less her own stepbrother. Smash is just short for the game Super Smash Bros. It's been one of Nintendo's biggest properties for decades now. Maybe you should rest. It's not like I would have admitted that I used to have sexual relations with three male friends years ago. I've never been that adventurous."

At the peak of a date, its ultimate finish, Kazuhiko claimed that they might be stuck. For her part in this, Ai knew that to be the truth, it'd been by her design that they'd be at the absolute top of the Ferris Wheel and that it'd gotten stuck during the fireworks show. "I wouldn't have guessed~" she said in a teasing fashion. Of course, soon after, it would be her left a bit speechless. Kazuhiko, even without knowing exactly what experience it was she was missing out on, claimed to want to help her get it. He was far too free, too open and in all honestly way too nice. She appreciated it though. "Ehehe~ You shouldn't just agree to stuff before you know the details you know? People could take advantage," she said softly. Of course, she decided to leave that topic briefly as her desires would be made clear as the conversation progressed in order. "Yeah, personal character development, though either experience or conversation. I just happen to have a few missing details that can help, but they are currently a bit too much for everyone else," Ai commented absently. With his full attention obviously on her she began her point, scooting a bit closer and letting her eyes concentrate outside of the Ferris Wheel. "Oh, i got it. I know how to explain it~" she said after a few seconds. "You know how you were explained the different types of cards in AoE TCG? How there are Heroic Spirits, Gods and Dragons? Well... you're more like a Dragon than a god. The proper term for it is 'Spirit' but you're much bigger and harder to define concisely, than like the little elemental ones," she explained carefully. "Specifically you work more like a Dragon Spirit would with a condition, but the card text you have... is determined by you. And every time you say something with conviction it gets added to your flavor text and condition. Does that work as an explanation, I know the super magic heavy things are a bit harder to visualize," she said almost wistfully.

While Ai began an explanation of magical world mechanics in the simplest terms she could find. Atsushi and Rin were busy going up to their now shared bedroom and having a more serious conversation about the nature of their now shared life. Rin was wiping tears from her eyes as she entered. This day was overwhelming and while she was a responsible and emotionally stable individual, she'd taken one too many shocks for such a short amount of time. "No, of course I didn't. How could we be so dumb? I thought it'd be invasive to stalk my dad's new girlfriend. I figured I had more time... but he's happy and I know I am only one year left in high school regardless. I figured it would be fine." she started her own rant as well. "Also what in the ROMCOM dumbshit is this? I don't actually care, but this is probably the craziest random thing I've had happen in years," she said beginning to pace the floor as he sorted through boxes. "Ugh, we could actually play a game. I do have a regular console, it's just an annoying thought... I mean we could sleep and make the night go by faster, but do you know how hard it is to fall asleep early on purpose?" she said running her hair through those short blue locks of hers. At the same time the parents were down stairs discussing the new slang of the youth. "I wasn't implying anything. The youth has crazy slang now, they could have taken it and changed the meaning... life is weird like that. I didn't think anything crazy of you or your friends. You don't seem like you'd have really crazy ones," Mia expressed. "The move has just been kind of crazy, but I'm pretty optimistic. Rin-chan seems like a nice girl, and I haven't had one to hang out with in quite a while. I wasn't much into video games or anything like that... I'm more traditional, shopping, cooking, novels kind of girl," she explained of herself.

Based on Ai's words and tone, Kazu could presume something magical had been done by her to disable the Ferris Wheel. Kazu's mind had mostly lost its focus on deviance over the course of their date, so he came to believe it was done solely for the sake of conversing. "Sou. Convenient magic," he mused. As for his offer to help being something easily taken advantage of, Kazu shrugged. That sort of thing didn't bother him; his track record for trustworthy individuals was... mostly great. "I don't have a reason to distrust you. But you still haven't said..." he stated. Regardless, there were many things to be said. Ai offered an analogy to compare his soul type to others, using the trading card game she'd been so recently taught as reference for understanding. It all made a great deal of sense to Kazu when he fell into deep contemplation and recollection. Of course, that information was also a bit disturbing. "Ano... that's pretty heavy. I remember when I was growing up, stories about dragons used to imply that even the gods feared them. There were a few like Fafnir around when I was still in France, but it was said he didn't even compare to what used to be around, including his original self. The stories say True Dragons and their predecessors were walking calamities that could each send the world into a new era just by breathing the wrong way. That sounds like the condition-writing you're talking about, but... it also just sounds like Order. If you're saying I've got something even bigger than that going on, I'd rather know how to ditch it completely."

Speaking of ditching things completely, Atsushi was content to abandon his mother and Rin's father for the next 16 hours at least. Perhaps though, he and Rin could have each been more diligent in keeping up with their respective parent's love lives. "I didn't even give it much consideration. Kaa-san's been so up in the clouds lately, I figured it was fine. Even just now, the fact that she wasn't ignoring everything besides me in the room means she's happy as can be," he claimed. They were indeed living the crazy story of some random romantic comedy, though. Atsushi could hardly fathom the chances of this all happening. Fate was a strange thing. He wasn't a believer in the supernatural, but this was beyond strange. Stranger still in Atsu's opinion, was the short list of options they had for the night. "Iia, my brain's too active. I probably won't be able to sleep until six without unwinding with the usual routine first. And, honestly, I'm not even sure I can motivate myself to set things up when I can't use them right away. There's... one other thing we might need to discuss, though. . ." the male stated. There was one thing about these teens that was obviously unknown to their parents. The two downstairs would just have to be left ignorant of many things in their children's past as they discussed youthful slang and other oddities. "That does happen, but certain aspects of video game culture are timeless. Don't let Ashikaga-kun catch you saying otherwise, or you'll never hear the end of it," Haru said while offering his mug to Mia. "It has been a very hectic day. Rin is a lovely girl, if a little tomboyish. Atsu-kun seems like a healthy young man with a good head on his shoulders. I think they'll get along nicely. Of course, I do hope they can accept us without too much issue. I know what it's like to be a young man, so I hope Atsu-kun doesn't think I'm trying to replace his late father. A teenage boy and a new, unwanted authority figure don't tend to mix very well~"

Ai's teasing statement was taken the way she meant for it to be. It was clear that Kazuhiko wasn't quite in the sex brain state he'd been in before, but that was also fine, there was a discussion to have after all. "Hai! It's definitely a bit of fun~" she said of the magic she could use to disrupt even something like a Ferris Wheel. Beyond that he claimed she hadn't said what she was looking for, even though he didn't distrust her. "I haven't, I think some things are best addressed in sequence~" she claimed happily. Beyond that point, was the information she'd had to give, and Kazuhiko called it heavy. "I guess you could see it that way, but given the track record of some of these gods, I don't know if I'd take that fear at face value. Fafnir, I've heard about as well, but I think details and compounding information are important there," she offered her own stance of that particular bit. As for the idea of him trying to push aside his 'dragon' part as it sounded bigger than Order she couldn't really agree with the decision. "Bigger is a bit too subjective for this, you are also more likely to get rid of Order than change the make up of your soul. Instead think of Order is more like Law Making. You can write a law, apply it, and enforce it when you see it being broken or punish the break but it's possible to break. The realms of True Dragons and their conditions are more akin to fact. And the higher up you are as that type of existence, the less other beings can say no to the conditions you determine for yourself. Think of it more like, the kind of existence you have, determines the priority your conditions have. When a being of True Dragon caliber says something, it is the truth. It can't be changed or broken by anything lesser than itself. Which is actually a pretty good segue into the next bit. If all that makes sense," she explained with a small smile.

While a discussion of magic took place, a discussion of coincidence and shared negligence took place in the new household within Osaka. Atsushi and Rin had both not looked too far into their parents love lives, and both seemed to have similar reasoning for not digging. It would have been quite heart-warming to know they shared this trait if it hadn't come back to bite them both in the butt so randomly. "Yeah, seems like you might have been dealing with a lot as an only child there... Otou-san is definitely happy," she said perhaps the pushy woman calm man duality had some kind of hard factual basis. "I think I only got mine put together because I was thinking about checking everything out when I set it up. I am also unlikely to be able to sleep, but i am holding out hope on the fact that it will only be one day," she said about the lack of internet. As for the other conversation, her brow rose and those green eyes of hers twinkled as she looked up at him, "Oh? Is it serious should we sit and whisper, extra softly?" she asked seeming to want to abandon her own sadness. At the same time, the parents were having a calm conversation below. Apparently, Ashikaga-kun, as the man's friend was called, had some hard stances about video games which made Mia think he might be one of those people who was way too into their hobby. "Hai, won't be delving into deep talks with that one. Though he seems like he'd get along with Sushi," she said thinking mostly of her son's happiness. At the same time she accepted that coffee much taking a sip and being quite pleased about it while her husband spoke on other things. She supposed, Atsushi missed out on male bonding experiences, perhaps he'd have a few in this life. What Haruto had to say about the children and their personalities wasn't a bad thing either and it encouraged her. "While I can't count myself as a tomboy, I figure having a few boy related interests will likely make her life a bit easier. I don't think they'll have any problem accepting us, Sushi, will probably be happy, when he has the internet again. He claims I smother him and all.. and your daughter doesn't seem like she cares so much about the small things. She didn't even freak out about me, so I think we'll be in the clear in a day or two... today could have gone much worse. I'm actually really relieved," Mia admitted. She'd been a bit worried that the introduction would go badly especially since they'd kind of gotten married without a lot of notice.

Ai had not yet divulged the information about that missing experience, and she wouldn't be doing so right away. The whole 'time and place' deal seemed pretty common in clairvoyant individuals. Kazu remembered hearing that sort of response from Merlin so many times, hearing it now wasn't even bothersome. "That's fair. Just don't forget, my ear's open at least 23 hours a day~" he declared. Moving on, Kazu's obligatory lesson of the day was in progress with a decent point of understanding to start. Of course, Kazu wasn't completely accurate in his take. If the power of Order was akin to a law or rule, the capacity he had beyond it was more like a condition that could not be ignored or broken. That sounded equal parts useful, unnecessary and frankly terrifying. He didn't want that sort of absolute power; he already took issue with what was available via Order. Upon hearing Ai's explanation, Kazuhiko sighed deeply. "Unnecessarily overpowered. I don't want it. When's the part where you tell me how to get rid of it?"

'A lot' didn't even begin to describe Atsushi's relationship with his mother. It was such a relief to get so little attention in that earlier meeting. In truth, he expected to keep the woman at bay for at least ten additional minutes. "You have no idea. But yeah, Kaa-san's pretty happy too. I wouldn't interfere with that at all, even if I could go back and prepare for this craziness," he claimed with certainty. Regardless, there was no way Atsushi could be convinced to set up his equipment without internet. Even if he tried to, he'd suffer depression throughout the entire process until inevitably giving up anyway. He sat down on the bed that showed no signs of prior use instead, hands on his knees and a lump in his sitting posture. Rin wondered if the conversation at hand was one that warranted soft whispering. Atsu's eyes narrowed as he stared at the blue-haired girl. "I swear if you start whispering, there won't even be a conversation to have. But, that's the point. Those two obviously don't have a clue that we know each other, and they especially don't know what we've been doing for ages now. But, like... it'd be weird to just stop it all, right? Not the jobs; that's obviously not going anywhere. There's no precedent for the whole stepsibling taboo when you become stepsiblings afterwards," he rambled.

Meanwhile, Haru handed off a coffee cup and set his phone aside for the time being. There was nothing to be done about the children and their current shared bedroom. From what he'd observed, Mia's son would indeed get along with the one called Ashikaga. Well... he certainly could if he happen to take interest in outdated video game technology. The boy could probably do with another male to associate with, as Mia definitely... absolutely smothered him. Ah, but Haru wouldn't say that outright. "You are definitely a very... very loving mother, Mia. As for Rin, I think she'll take to you easily. Today could have been worse; maybe tomorrow will be incredible. You now have a daughter, I now have a son. I'm sure you'll take good care of Rin as I'll try to do with Atsu-kun. For tonight, though... the kids will probably spend a lot of time in that room trying to find some entertainment. We haven't taken the time to relax in our new room yet."

Kazuhiko with every word uttered from his lips, proved himself worthy of all the attention he gained from the opposite sex. Even now, he had no idea what Ai alluded to, she knew this to be the case as they were discussing his nature as a being. Even so, he remained attentive to her desires and encouraged her to remember them, even while having no idea what they were. "Hai, I'll be sure to let you know, it won't be too long now~" she claimed knowing that from a person like her such a sentence could mean a few minutes or a few centuries. No matter, it seemed that Kazuhiko was capable of processing the information he was given, but he still simply wanted to get rid of his association as a higher order soul. "Ano, that's not the sort of question that has a direct answer. The type of soul you are, once you reach a certain tier, is... simply what it was always meant to be. To be any lesser would hinder you and leave you open to negative and influence which have farther reaching consequences than you. If it makes you feel better, you aren't alone as this sort of being and the number will be growing almost exponentially. Don't tell the others it will be better for them if they figure it out on their own," she clarified her spoilers. "So, to keep your magical interactions to a minimum, you don't really have to do anything different than you do to control Order. You just have to make sure you aren't adding any unnecessary conditions to yourself that reach farther than you. Saying things with too much certainty, will remove agency or ability from those who fall under your tier of existence," she clarified. "That sort of thing, is why you keep impregnating people, and it's compounded by the natural order," she mentioned. "Oh, it came all the way back, great lead in to that personal request~" she mentioned thoughtfully. She actually wasn't sure how she was going to drag this around, but it seemed to come full circle as she explained. She'd have to speak to Solomon and find out if he had this sort of thing happen while giving, exposition.

Speaking of exposition, both Rin and Atsushi seemed to understand the way their parents were being with each other. And though neither had looked into this particular situation, neither would have done anything to stop it, given what their parents were like now. "Hai hai, I also wouldn't have stopped it. I just think it would have been much easier on us if either of us had actually been paying attention. We could have, planned that interaction, though it might be better that we both seemed shocked, it probably made it look like we didn't know each other," she murmured just a bit. Still, it was spilled milk and at this point it was far from the worst thing to happen between them. Their parents were happy and they now had even more access to each ohter oddly enough. Speaking to that point, the question of whispering brought forth narrowed eyes and made a smirk appear on Rin's face as well. She did like that look on his face, and he was sitting currently so she could even loom over him a little bit, "Hmm~ Don't look at me like that while saying that, you're making it too easy, Atsu..." she paused after saying his actual name, not knowing how she felt. "I don't know if I like that. You're just, Wise~" she whispered that name, while offering the lad a playful wink. Then she moved on giving consideration to his words. True, it'd been almost three years since they'd started something of an intimate relationship. And they'd known each other for almost four, their interaction predated their parents. "It would definitely be way weirder to stop. Definitely not going to stop working but there is also technically no reason for us to stop. The taboo of the original has to do with developing part, growing up together or meeting and figuring out your interested... we're past that though. I suppose then it just means figuring out how to keep them in the dark about it, until we graduate and move out? That seems fair enough right?" she said seeming to think about it in a general laid back sort of way.

According to Hauto, Mia was a loving mother it's all she wanted to be. Beyond this he thought that his daughter would take well to her, and that though today had been a bit rocky tomorrow could be great. It was interesting, the idea that each of them could provide a bit of the missing guidance that the others child might have been missing. She sipped the coffee in her hands and thought over the statements listed. "I hope so, I always wanted a daughter. Even if it's just for a little while, I'd like to bond a bit over girly things. And get to know her a bit better." she said a small smile on her face. "And I'm sure Sushi will enjoy some male company. He doesn't have a lot of friends but he's a great kid, brilliant really," she said of her son beaming happily. Beyond these points, there was the matter of their unshared living space, "Ara? I guess it would only be right if we tested it out a bit~" she said with a slight bit of flirting in her voice. There was no reason they couldn't enjoy their time together and it would give their kids the time to get to know each other as well, no problems could be found now that her mind was wandering to more adult activities.

However long it took for Ai's secrets to be unveiled, Kazu would be patiently waiting for an opportunity to assist. In the meantime, there was a disturbing answer given. He could do nothing about the thing beyond Order that was apparently innate to his existence ─ at least not without causing great issues. Another sigh passed his lips; this life had plenty of annoyances. Of course, there was a way to manage as mentioned by Ai. Much like with Order, he could avoid too much intent when speaking things into reality, lest those things actually be spoken into reality. Things weren't becoming less annoying, but at least there was a reverse switch in there somewhere. "Yare yare. Probably should have been more skeptical about listening to gods," he muttered. Either Ai was mistaken, or something else was afoot. His track record of knocking up partners was something he was warned about within the Nexus, not quite by Albertus Animusphere, but by the understanding that phased directly into his mind during meditation. Maybe there was instead a simple misinterpretation somewhere. "How sure are you about that? Or is it maybe a compound thing?" he wondered. Either way, it seemed his curiosity about the compounding issue was accurate. Moreover, there was a connection to Ai's request ─ something he found more important than his own dislike of extreme law-creating powers. "That's a way better thing to think about! What's the request? Wait, if it's connected to that... are you about to ask for a baby?"

All the while, two other teens reached a consensus about their parents. The surprise meeting did seem to help them retain anonymity only a short while ago, though Atsu could have done without it as easily as he went with it. What he couldn't do without, was a stable internet connection. Something had to be done. Luckily, a bit of chatting about important things could fill some of the void. In the midst of their chat, however, Rin came to a strange realization. His name didn't seem to work for her; she knew him only by the codename Wise. He could understand that. For Atsu, accepting the girl's name felt a bit easier. Ah, but how would the issue be addressed after their exchange had already gone a bit flirty? "Well it's not like you can call me that in public. If you can't treat Atsu as another codename, I think I could settle for... onii-chan~" he said teasingly. Rin knew what she was doing. A whisper was a trap, and he'd probably fall into that trap willingly at every opportunity. She was right as well; stopping their activities would be even stranger than continuing. "Ugh. Every time I think about moving out, I think about how much of a struggle it'll be. That is pretty much the only way to go about it, though. I wouldn't even mind just eating and sleeping at the hideout ─ which we now need a new one of, by the way. Imagine getting a proper place though. Oh... but while we're on that topic, I guess I get to see what Belle's home comfort looks like~" he teased.

Speaking of teasing, the more adult conversation was soon to take an interesting turn. Only a few additional mentions of children would come about, as both parents seemed keen on developing relationships with their new stepchildren. "We're going to have an interesting time ahead of us, I think. Maybe it would be a good idea to schedule some time with each of us getting to know the other's child. That... might work," Haru said, thinking it was either a wonderful or terrible idea, with no proper in-between. More importantly... they were newlyweds in a new home, and the children were now away in their room for the night. "A bit, huh? Let's see... if I have a second cup of coffee in the morning, I think I can manage a couple of extra hours before bed. It should be expected that moving to a new city will cause some temporary issues with punctuality, right?" Of course Haruto's question was completely rhetorical. In fact, he wasn't really waiting around for an answer. Already shifting closer to Mia, he fully intended to have her by the waist in a matter of moments, after which he'd be aiming to guide her upstairs.

It would seem that a bit of healthy skepticism was developing within Kazuhiko. Ai understood his point here. She gave him an understanding smile, reaching across to pat his knee while giving him a bit of direct eye contact. "Listening isn't the problem, you just have to remember to do something with the information you listen to~" Ai offered her own understanding of such situations. As for the matters concerning his abilities and how he chose to create he asked Ai questions which she gave a bit of thought to, not bothering to move her hand. "I could be mistaken, no one is faultless. But as far as the creation of physical things is concerned, I have the best understanding the most legitimate training. And I am certain it is a compound issue. You are a high tier being who has determined that all sex with them ends in pregnancy. And you are driven by the creative influence of an old creator god who would always chose to make. The issue here is, that you are also bigger than most spiritually, so the natural reaction of the compatible is to go along with your established standard. So your partners can't change your decision, even within the realm of their own body. Even those of us who would try, fail. Partly due to that condition and partly due to the natural orders established rules. It's like creating a loop in the TCG, you can counter part, but not all. A lost round is almost inevitable~" she finished her explanation and then began to clarify her own intentions. "Hehe, well... no. That isn't an off put or anything, kids by you are all the rage and the part of me that is inclined to do such things wouldn't mind at all. But the part that is human wants, a more human experience so, the opposite of having a kid immediately with a guy that I just met. I may or may not already have quite a few children and creations of my own but I don't want that out of this encounter. And I am sure you will also personally benefit from knowing you can be more selective about procreation, besides... sometimes you just want to indulge a fantasy without complications~" she expressed of her own desire.

While requests were being made, Rin and Atsu were having a more comfortable conversation. Rin, found herself taking issue with the name Atsu, if only because she'd known this man for years and never called him by his given name before. It felt almost naughty to do so, but beyond that part Atsu thought of it like a codename. And in doing so made a claim that there was another codename he'd take, "Really? You just dived right in didn't you?~" she said almost cheekily of course, she was just waiting for the right moment to use that one, and see if she liked his reaction to it. "And it's not that I can't use it. I'm... it just feels odd to say," Rin said. She'd literally been referring to this man by his codename for so long it felt odd. Even while in the middle of some less than savory activities, that was what she called him. But that wasn't the only problem and while they discussed it, he claimed the stress of potentially moving out was high before, she could imagine. He reminded her of their need for a new hideout and learning what 'Belle's' home comfort looked like. She processed the information a bit slowly. "Hai hai, we deifnitely have to get on that, maybe we can use a connection or two to get some listings. At the very least, we have the ability to claim we are studying or something. We could probably also get away with gifting our parents vacations from outside sources if we wanted to use this place for a weekend or something. Still... I..." she paused, that speak of her own home comforts using her codename made her blush before her eyes settled on him. "Don't start..." she said almost huffily before she pulled out her Switch and found out something horrific. The light was blinking, at one percent battery life. "Oh shit! Stay with me!" she said as she kept clawing. How had she forgotten something so important. she had only seconds to find it, and of course, the cord was tangled. Of course, it wasn't coming a loose in time. She became frantic. "Tasukette, onii-chan!" she demanded while hoping her switch could stay alive a few more seconds, so she wouldn't have to wait while it started back up.

While a crisis was beginning upstairs, plans were being made to encourage a little bonding time. "Sounds like a pretty good idea to me. Sushi is apparently pretty agreeable when I am not around," she said of her son. Of course she had no data on it, as she was not around, but it did make a reasonable amount of sense. Of course, in the meantime, it seemed that bonding of the marital variety was more on the table. Why would she turn down such an opportunity? She wouldn't obviously, she'd married this man and obviously there was a bit of joy to be taken out of the situation, in multiple ways. Apparently, a second cup of coffee in the morning meant her husband could stay up a bit later tonight. They could even blame the move if he became a bit tardy. "A couple of extra hours, huh? I can't say no to that at all," she mused as if they were only being a little naughty. "Of course, you can't control the ups and downs of moving~" she said a cheeky smirk appearing on her face. It took no effort at all to enter this particular mentality. And within a moment or two there were some firm hands around her waist and she'd begun moving with them towards that shared bedroom.

Ai continued her explanation, and throughout it, Kazu remained eerily silent. Even that comforting hand upon his lap received no verbal response. Ah, but he was not inactive. Mentally, Kazu was working through this problem with all available information he could recall, and all he received in the moment. This issue was compound by Ai's assertion, but... did it have to be? Using the trading card game references as a point of understanding, Kazu determined... it didn't. The problem of these mandatory pregnancies was due to his strength of soul. In comparing himself and others to trading cards, he considered card interactivity. There were a few cards in Age of Eternity TCG which had such ridiculous conditions applied, but... nothing was infallible. In fact, even those cards could be used synergistically if incorporated into one's deck the proper way. Kazu was no stranger to a bit of mechanical abuse. His silent contemplation was eventually accompanied by closed eyes and deep introspection. He had the problem of essentially overwhelming those he involved himself with on a spiritual level. Order was allegedly compounding the issue, but by his understanding, Order could easily be overwritten by the superior quality. All he had to do was become the type of card which overpowered the game's core rules: something with a win condition written right into its text. Creating a loop may have actually been the solution, not the problem. "There's a way to defeat an infinite loop," was the only clause he shared aloud. For any who had the ability to perceive, something of an almost mana-like quality was spiraling inward on Kazu while simultaneously spreading out, seeming to all be part of some internal reaction. Once that odd stabilization occurred, his eyes opened again. "Problem solved... I think? Maybe? No idea, but I guess I'll find out eventually. I'll keep the other part in mind, though. Active decisions won't be too hard. Well... that's a lie, but I'll be doing my best!"

Though he figured there would be some issues, Atsushi encountered approximately zero problems suggesting something more deviant. He thought being addressed that particular way by Rin would be funny, or perhaps even appealing for various other reasons. Well, he doubted it would be incredibly impactful. It was at least understandable that Rin felt strange using his given name. Putting that aside for now, he began considering potential hideouts for their shared business. A firm location was not necessary under previous conditions, but there were a few wrenches in that established order now. "Hmm. Yeah, we'll probably have to make a few calls. We could only make so much room for ourselves here, and it'll only become sketchy if we're out together all the time. Kaa-san is already thinking too hard about the whole stepsibling fantasy trope. We might want a job front or something like that. If we went that route, I think we'd be good to go. Nothing's weird about siblings having the same job in a startup business," he suggested. They had similar enough hobbies as well, that they could surely get away with 'working' in some electronics store. Doing so would even let them spend currency acquired via illicit means more freely than before. Alas, that idea wouldn't fester for very long before Rin discovered a crisis. Her handheld console was on its last legs in terms of battery life. Time seemed to slow as she scrambled for a charging cable that wouldn't cooperate. Worse still... time stopped the moment an earnest cry for help was made, using the form of address Atsushi jokingly suggested Rin use. The sound of an ensuing thump either belonged to his heart, or his foot reaching the floor during an immediate rise. Whatever the cause, he understood immediate action was necessary. In the most dramatic fashion, Atsushi launched himself across the room toward an outlet. He even turned around mid-fall to reach out, one hand ready to receive while the other extended toward the outlet. "Desperation move! Pass the cord, untangle later!"

In the meantime, the pair's parents were on the move. Haruto heard that thump and accompanying outcries from downstairs. From the sound of things, he was right about the activities they would get up to. "Sounds like an opening. And speaking of openings," he started as he and Mia began their own trip upstairs. "Or should I say, speaking of ups and downs? That sounds far more interesting than anything else I've heard today~" he ended. And so would begin the first night of two newlyweds in their new home.

Ai had shared all the information she needed to with Kazuhiko and now she was simply waiting. It seemed that he'd come to his own conclusion. At the very least by the time he was speaking again there was an obvious change in some magic applied to his own person. "Interesting," she said as she noted the change. It was also good that he seemed to understand her references. After learning the card game and seeing how interested he was in it, she figured she could use it as an easy way to communicate her thoughts. "To be honest, I might still be too much of a novice in this game to completely understand what to do about it, but... if you have a solution then I've done everything I needed to do~" she said seemingly pleased. Still, her hand hadn't moved away from his leg and instead of thinking too much about it she started allowing her fingers to play along his thigh. "If you think you've done it, you probably have... and now we can get to the interesting part. We're going to be up here a few hours... and this situation is one of my fantasy choices so... what do you say?" she asked looking at him smiling. With the potential of child-bearing having some kind of response, she figured they could have a good time and she could prepare for the next leg of their shared adventure.

While an adventurous proposition was on the table on a Ferris Wheel, a different kind of undertaking was taking place in a single bedroom in the same city. Rin and Atsushi, were trying to figure out the details of their new lives. They were discussing it like two old partners, which they were to a certain extent. Still, Atsushi's points about working and their spending only appropriate amounts of time together were things to consider. "I mean we could call in a couple of favors and maybe find someone to act as our 'boss'. Obviously we can't run it as a couple of teens, but it'd be pretty easy to build up a store front with a hideout for us..." she had to say before the world stopped moving. It'd not been her intention to bust out that particular phrase so soon, but the dying of her switch wasn't something she'd expected. When she'd asked for help, Atsushi, had sprung into action, hand extended waiting to plug in the cord she couldn't untangle. She passed the cord quickly approaching with the switch herself as that blinking light continued to move her towards insanity. All she had to do was plug it in, once the cord was in and everything would be fine. It would seem like it owuld take forever, but eventually that cord would click into place and the light, of the battery symbol would stablize and then show the plugged in symbol. "Ahh, we did it! Arigatou... I don't think I would have survived the death of my switch today," she said with relief flowing in her soul, she fell to the floor as well, breathless as she watched the screen of her handheld.

At the same time, the parents were moving past the room. Mia was infinitely curious by the words spoken but it seemed there was a reasonable explanation. "Gaming always sounds like such an intense hobby," she commented absently, but she wasn't one to look a gift horse in the mouth. The kids were at least getting along and though it wasn't the situation she thought it was, her husband did a lot to ease her mind about the situation. "Oh yes, those ups and downs are definitely the most interesting thing, we should try them out~" she claimed as she moved towards their bedroom. And thus the children would be left to their own devices as the adults settled into the bed... Oddly enough, she'd not even thought anything bad was taking place between the kids in the bedroom. Her normal paranoia surrounding her son, was fading with the added distraction of another man in her life.

There was every chance Kazu succeeded in solving his issue, but also several chances that he'd failed. The way he considered this new route working was not at all absolute. Well, he did always hate absolute things anyway; those were just bad mechanics. "I wouldn't call it a solution; more like a safety net. The way I visualized it, Order doesn't work without the Dragon-y thing you were talking about, and it kind of runs through Order. The best way to deal with an infinite loop is to... well... make another loop. If two powerful cards work similarly enough, finding a synergy between them is a surefire way to make a combo strong enough to drive an entire deck. Buuuut... I don't think it'll zero anything out. If I'm right, everything goes to chance, more like... opening a pack instead of picking up a single, guaranteed card. Or, or! Like clearing a dungeon that has a magic chest at the end instead of the boss just having some unique loot!" he explained in the ways he understood best. Though he managed only to reduce a guarantee to a chance in the best-case scenario, Kazu would consider himself pleased if it worked. Of course, he also didn't have an issue with fathering children with all the magical extras thrown into the process. The two thus far were born old enough to speak, and... even fly to unknown places in one noted case. Well, he'd soon be finding out the answers, it seemed. Ai's hand had been upon his lap for some time, and those fingers were now dancing atop his thigh in a way he couldn't ignore. Kazuhiko's eyes shifted toward the blonde who spoke of how long they'd be stuck in the Ferris Wheel. Suddenly, the broken ride made a lot more sense. "... Oh. I thought you broke it just to see the fireworks and give the spoilers," he admitted bashfully, even averting his gaze for a moment. "But as for what I say, yeah! I'd actually forgotten about that part, but it's not like I could say no or anything!"

Atsushi crashed into the floor, and nearly the wall as well. It was all worthwhile in the end, though. That tangled cord was grabbed and forced into the electrical outlet, seemingly while Rin managed to plug the other end into her handheld console. Atsushi was completely on edge. Had they made it in time? Was his attempted sacrifice in vain? Time appeared to slow again, at least until Rin expressed her relief. That very moment, Atsu also heaved a sigh of relief. "YOSH! One life saved! I'm tapped out on good deeds with that," he said with a deep exhale. Now that they were both on the floor with one handheld charging, Atsu decided he had nothing better to do than just... relax there. A bit of shuffling outside let him know their parents would be checking in for the night, so he'd certainly refrain from moving in that direction. "Aaand this spot and forward for the rest of ever. I don't wanna hear any of what's happening down the hall. I'd rather spend the rest of my night pruning in the bath. Maybe a little self-drowning will make up for the lack of internet."

Kazuhiko went on to explain the nature of the changes he made to himself. He claimed he wouldn't call it a solution. What he explained seemed to be a mechanism which would allow him to not absolutely impregnate one of his partners. Instead it gave it a further check and would instead allow for something to still potentially happen but with a bit more flexibility. "Sou ka, so it's like a luck check, with some caveats. Most of us can work with that~" she claimed with a smirk. Of course there was probably something more to it, but with the ability to potentially work around it, Ai didn't mind being the first to test it out. And then she got to be on the receiving end of a very interesting moment. Kazuhiko had apparently thought she'd stopped the Ferris Wheel just to talk with him and potentially see the fireworks. "And I've never had someone assume my intentions were quite that innocent before... Still, it's good to forget sometimes, it makes the comeback more fun, in my opinion~" she mused. "Still that's pretty fun, I'm glad you're up for it~" she said almost teasingly. Still, since he'd agreed she'd leaned in, there was a certain start she enjoyed in general so she'd move in to press her lips against his. A kiss to start was always good for a romantic moment even as the people below worked to try and fix the fried fuses to get the ride moving again.

Meanwhile, a bit of relief was being shared between two individuals. Rin had gotten her switch plugged up before it turned off completely. Of course, the relief would only be shared by two people who knew what it was to have an electronic device shut off unexpected. She didn't even know if she'd saved her game recently. "Definitely saved my life, I hadn't saved since this morning. I would have cried," she expressed as she saved the game immediately after noting when her last save had taken place. That would have been way too much lost progress for her soul to survive. Apparently, beyond this point he was done with being near the door. The sound of their parents moving towards their bedroom did not bode well for peace throughout the night. A sigh escaped Rin in that moment, she wasn't interested in any of that stuff either. "Ugh, yeah. I'm with you... can't use my computer but I could always play some music or actually load up a game. If you want to have first bath that'd be cool too I guess~" she said with a small upturn of her lips. "Hm, I guess I also get to know what home comfort looks like now too," she said. Still she had a few other things to go through but with her switch charging she supposed she could give it a few minutes before fishing out the rig which made it playable on the big screen.

Kazuhiko had no problem with a gamble over a guarantee. The way Ai spoke about it, he could gather that she and the others wouldn't mind either. Strange though, was the fact that he assumed she had less devious motivations when halting the Ferris Wheel. Three hours was extreme either way, but it would undoubtedly be necessary if this date was becoming sexual before they returned from it. Actually, three hours was a little restrictive; he'd have to focus. "Three hours is a little short for what I've gotten used to. I'll make the best of it," he decided just before Ai brought their lips together. In that moment, Kazu turned toward the girl to make the ensuing lip-lock a bit more comfortable and continuable on both sides. He even found a hand sliding its way onto Ai's leg, much like the way hers had been resting on his for most of the recent discussion.

Following the dead console crisis, Rin claimed her life had been saved. The drama wasn't over just yet. One of Atsushi's brows rose as if to question every word the girl spoke. "Your life? We don't have internet; we're already dead. We saved the Switch!" he insisted. "If we're going to die, there's no point taking the electronics down with us! They did nothing but good things for their whole lives!" he added thereafter. There was a long night ahead of them, with few sources of salvation. Atsushi was giving legitimate consideration to a long bath, which Rin was content to give him the first shot at ─ though not without mentioning the same 'home comfort' he addressed earlier. "It's nothing worth seeing. Guys at home and guys in public aren't very different, I think. You can go ahead first if you want, though. I've got some security stuff I should really set up before I commit unalive."

Kazuhiko and Ai were slowly but surely beginning the more physical part of their relationship. Of course, Ai had planned most of this but she'd not known exactly how it would go. Now, she was finding comfort and a hand upon her exposed leg. Wearing skirts was pretty normal for her, but she could definitely see the fun of such a thing given the amount of access she could give without having to take her pants off. Their lips met, but before that, he spoke of the restriction of time places upon him. She smirked against his lips deciding to comment upon it while pecking his lips gently. "Time restrictions are a part of human life, which we will definitely be living while we are here. Consider this a test run for more normal interactions. You never know when it'll come in handy~" she said in an almost teasing manner with that light dancing in her eyes. Of course, she wouldn't be giving him every answer, just a few hints to help him along. At the same time... her hands kept up their movements, now that they were facing each other a bit better, she found herself easily tracing his thigh up to his hip in an almost teasing manner. Was she avoiding his dick? Well, maybe just a little, but make out sessions had their own progressions so she'd be going for a different one, her tongue gently lapping at his bottom lip, begging entry into his mouth as they settled in for a steady progression towards their next major endeavor.

While one adventure started, a minor crisis was resolved happily. Rin's Switch was charging and her progress had been saved properly. All was right in the world and nothing could upset her. Though there was their combined dread over the lack of internet, she still saw her saved switch as an overall win. "We don't have internet, but I have the physical copy of this new release so... I can still play it. My life, in my game was saved. But I do get it... even if I can spend hours without being online it still seems wrong for a modern teen to have to go through such a thing, barring I don't know a natural disaster or something," she said a bit huffy. Of course, all matters could be settled just by doing something with their spare time, but... she was offered first bath, with a comment about how guys were the same at home and in public. "Eh? That would make guys really boring~" she said in a teasing manner. "Still I won't turn down a shot at first comfort... and we do need a bit of security..." she mused as she gathered up a few things to head for a bath. No use in sitting around too long so she'd head off soon after with a small caddy of soaps, and basic items all packed up along with a set of towels pajamas she tended to favor. "Also, you shouldn't unalive, living is bound to be more interesting, Onii-chan~" she said in a teasing voice before skipping out of the room and heading down the stairs with supreme quickness to avoid any sounds coming from the farthest room. No need to scar herself for life.

Clairvoyant people were the strangest lot. Even with a simple suggestion that he might need the more 'normal' sexual experience at some point, Kazu took Ai's words as premonition. He did hear those words, but a moment or two was required before they registered properly. He'd only just gotten the first sample of her lips, and despite his track record recently, every new experience retained a 'first time' appeal that couldn't be understated. He could appreciate that soft, warm texture even as the fourth experience in a single day, and it was still something that needed a moment of acknowledgement. Only after that moment did he have anything to say. "Uh-huh. I'm not opposed or anything, but... I'm totally opposed. Feels like it would be a great time to explore a little~" he said just before their lips were entangled once more. Ai's tongue became involved while her hand, conveniently avoiding anything integral to fornication, moved toward his hip. Kazu's hand took the opposite route, moving down Ai's leg as opposed to up. As for that prodding tongue of hers, it was not yet given the entry it sought. First, Kazu's tongue protruded as if to playfully lap at the potential intruder, just prior to another peck or two... or four. In a matter of moments though, his mouth was agape with his own tongue moving forward as well.

If nothing else, Rin had something to keep her alive and entertained until this new house was allowed to become a home ─ something that essentially required functional internet, of course. At least the one who still had a chance of decent life, the game console, had been saved. Atsushi hated the idea of dead electronics, regardless of the cause. "Whether it's a dead battery or a typhoon, electronics being off is a cardinal sin," he insisted. Speaking of electronic devices, he'd soon be sorting through a box filled with miniature cameras that were easily hidden anywhere he decided to place them. It was during that search that Rin commented on the boringness of male specimens ─ a notion he could easily agree with. "Guys are boring. That's not even a joke," he said. All the while, Atsushi was visualizing camera placements across the house. He figured a dozen or so would be suitable for the time being. Setting those things up was a better alternative to 'unaliving' himself, as Rin seemed to agree. Ah... but if anything, motivation to keep trucking onward was given via a new form of address. That earlier thump definitely wasn't Atsu's foot hitting the floor; he knew that now. "... It is good to be alive," he mumbled triumphantly, eyes wide and heart heavy with the full weight of victory and deviance combined.

Ai realized she was a strange person to talk to given her nature as a clairvoyant individual. Even so, she tried to avoid giving too many spoilers and tried to keep things light and conversational. Even so, there was a certain amount of interest shown in new things and in the moments which the exact details weren't things she fully knew. Now was such a time, as that soft approach of hers, as well as her choice in words were given appropriate thought. A few more pecks took place as Kazuhiko was keen to draw things out a bit. He claimed some kind of opposition to a lack of exploration... "You'll find that you can always make time for such things at later points~" she claimed honestly. Perhaps they'd do this again in a more ridiculous way. Or maybe each person would get their own form of true indulgence once all necessary components were in play... whatever the case, she could consider this start an appetizer to their long term endeavors. And it was apparently being taken as such, a playful tongue joined hers, as well as a few more pecks. There was something there... she could almost taste it, but it was taken away a bit too quickly. "Are? Teasing... I didn't know you had it in you, Kazu-tan~" she mused just a bit between those multiple pecks. Just the same his mouth soon opened properly and she aimed to meet it, while her hand actively slipped beneath his shirt. She noted that his seemed keen to explore those legs of hers, she'd seen him looking and would fully allow him access to her body as he wished to explore it. She'd wrestle his tongue while her fingers made contact with firm muscled skin, and she enjoyed the sensations being fed directly into her hands. Perhaps it was fine to take a bit more, as her other hand moved further up, slipping around the back of his neck as well playing in his roots but not quite getting to a point of anything resembling forcefulness. No... hers was a slow burning desire.

At the same time, Rin and Atsushi were coming to their own conclusions about life. "Definitely a sin, it's practically murder~" she agreed with his odd notion and it was one they shared truly. Perhaps it was that they spent too much time with their own electronics, they definitely had some strange ideations about electronics in general and both seemed fine with long term exposure to such things. According to Atsushi, guys were boring, as a matter of fact. That was a bit disappointing, but luckily for Rin, she didn't find him boring, and was actually quite interested in seeing more of him. But first there was a certain level of comfort to achieve. But a reward in seeing his reaction to being called by his chosen 'codename' of this life experiment they were currently both going through. A cheeky smirk came to her lips before she disappeared and it went nowhere, as she ran a bath and stood in front of a large mirror. She was taking clips out of her hair, dropping them into an empty container in her caddy. She tied a small towel around her short hair to expose her face in full, and then used wipes to remove her makeup. Most of it was around her eyes, and kept her from looking too tired, and then she burshed her teeth, amused by the going of her day. Only when all preparations were done, would she strip down, dump her dirty clothes in a hamper and begin the start of the bathing ritual. 'This really won't be too bad.' she thought absently.

A point was made. The approximately three-hour limit on the session they were beginning was not indicative of everything. There was every chance they could meet again for similar purposes in a few days, only to leave whatever room they were in several days later. For now, he could look at the coming moments as the initial exploration before a dungeon dive. Being the type of explorer he was, Kazu had to delve as deep as possible during the first expedition. As their kiss progress, Ai called him out for a bit of teasing. Was that Kazuhiko's intent? Well, he did have the capacity to tease, but he was legitimately just messing about. "I uh... don't? Maybe? I dunno," he said. With that, they were moving right along as if no hiccup had occurred. Kazu felt that hand crawling under his shirt by the time his own hand reached Ai's calve. While their tongues wrestled one another and hands explored varying textures of flesh, Kazu began shifting further in Ai's direction. One of his legs had to be lifted onto the chair to support the full turn, which itself enabled his hand to take a path up Ai's leg instead. The convenience of a skirt would soon enough be something he became intimately aware of.

All the while, Atsushi intended to become intimately aware of his surroundings. Rin made her way downstairs, and he would use that time to establish safety. It all started with their bedroom. Surely that room would require the most security, so he'd place no less than ten cameras inside. Two desks would receive two cameras each, one above and one below in very discrete locations. He'd place one under each bed, two in the closet, one in the mirror, and even a special one with panoramic view in the ceiling. That was good enough for a start, so once all ten were activated, he moved out into the hall. Much care would have to be taken; he could already hear a few sighs and near-moans coming from their parents' room when placing cameras in the hall. Oh well. Atsushi kept his phone handy the entire time, ensuring each feed was being delivered to the application he'd created for this exact purpose. In due time, the young male would be on his way downstairs to continue the process. . .

An exploratory dive was technically all that was needed to cement a connection between two people. Of course, Ai had no intention of making this experience any lesser than it had to be, instead she chose the route most adventurous and would be experiencing everything it had to offer. When she pointed out his teasing nature between kisses, Kazuhiko claimed to have no such thing... interesting. "Ehehe~" she giggled as they continued on, she had no need to point it out to him, it would definitely become obvious to him as he finished his rounds. And soon enough they were tongue wrestling and Ai's body was being shifted and the hand that had reached her calf found its way up her leg instead. As this shift occurred, a flash of panties would be seen as Ai donned a pair of cute white lace cheeky types which were full coverage but showed all they needed to. Of course, such a thing was matched by the bra he'd already seen but that made no difference. Her hand slipped around from his abs up his back and she felt muscles and smooth skin which had her swooning just a bit. How nice, this was going so smoothly and she wouldn't be changing a thing until it was absolutely necessary. Perhaps, just a little slip down his pants towards the button which held his jeans together but not without experiencing the sensation of his skin beneath her finger tips. Sensual she'd call her exploration, all the while she felt the start of arousal long before now and could feel that slow building warmth between her legs, hastened along by the sensation of his hand upon her exposed legs.

Atsushi and Rin had separated just briefly and in that time, Rin had removed her bra and her skirt and socks. She was presently standing in the bathroom mirror with her face completely clean and her hair pinned up by a towel. She was running bathwater, but standing in the mirror, brushing her teeth. She was being rather thorough about it, her massive bosom bouncing freely in that little slip of a shirt while her hips wiggled just a bit. She seemed to be amused, a light dancing in deep green eyes. She wasn't doing this for anyone, she was simply a bit of a bubbly person, and it was part of how she counted while doing such things. Just the same, she could at least rinse a little with the tiny mug in her hands she'd swish, spit and look up at her own face. "Round 2, Fight!" and once again the brushing would begin, this time for depth and assurance. Nothing was wrong, but she was also blissfully at ease, she'd not even completely closed the bathroom door...

Kazuhiko's sense of touch seemed to be growing stronger as time passed. Everything felt Ai's hands doing was easily getting a rise out of him, but just as easily came the urge to keep his own hand moving up her leg. How he abandoned her thigh originally, he didn't know. Now that he was on a path back up, however, the climbing process became much slower, more deliberate even as he slipped under her skirt. Ah, but he couldn't linger too long. Ai was already letting her hand crawl into his pants, so up he went to even suppler skin near the top of her thigh. There, Kazu felt the first brush of lace that would eventually become an obstacle to overcome. No matter; he had other things to worry about before that. The taste of Ai was becoming more apparent as he explored her mouth. It was definitely something fruity, though not something he could easily recognize as a consistent feature in his diet. Of course, that wouldn't be stopping the lad.

Just the same, nothing would stop Atsushi from establishing numerous camera feeds throughout this new home... well, until something did stop him, at least. A couple of cameras were placed on either extreme of the staircase, along with one in the main hall. He fully intended to double back and address the rear end of that same hallway, but stopped upon realizing Rin had no concern for a closed door. He stopped at just the right angle to be unseen in the mirror, but also just the right angle for a decent view from Rin's rear. There he stood, hearing the girl announce the second round of her brushing routine. She had rounds for that? Oh well; Atsu was content to lean against the staircase and observe a while longer. He didn't know what her deal was with all that hip-wiggling, but there'd be no complaints for him. In fact... 'Early special show! Nice!' was all he thought.

Kazuhiko was hving his sense of touch enhanced, and Ai was sure, she was feeling something very different from her norm. It was likely good she had some other experience to use as a base, or she'd likely find herself far too consumed by this lad's actions. She found a hand moving bore deliberately beneath her skirt and though she'd been in no rush to get to any particular point, that play around the button that closed his pants seemed to urge him forward. As his movements continued hers did the same, she recognized the taste against her tongue as Almonds and while she wasn't the absolute foodie that some of her friends were, she could at least appreciate the complexity of the taste. Just the same, she kept moving her hands around his waist her aim to help him skip out with his erection being freed. It wasn't as if she'd not seen it before, but there was still always something to appreciate about the moment. Even as her lips and tongue were busy in the space of their two mouths.

At the same time, a young woman was busy, brushing her teeth. The lad watching her from the crack in the door wasn't even something she recognized as potentially a problem. No, she finished her round of tooth brushing, her hips gently swaying to an unknown beat before she went to swish water around in her mouth. Of course, she remembered that running tub of water as she spit it out into the sink while running the water. Of course, she skipped over to catch the bathwater and after it stopped she returned to the sink, hopping to a stop, her bosom freely bouncing beneath a thin t-shirt. "FATAL BATTLE!" she chimed to herself, why? Well, it was now time for a gargle of a high alcohol content mouthwash. It would burn, but it would work. And thus thirty seconds of hell began, and then when all else was finished she spit that out as well. She'd smile at herself in the mirror appreciating the state of her teeth and then run off to strip for the bath, not even registering the threat of someone watching her in her own home.

A bit of forward progress, while natural, managed to feel like an unexpected pace to Kazuhiko. There was nothing particularly fast or slow about it, but it still felt quite different. Whatever the case, they would soon be approaching the next 'leg' of the journey while Kazu himself fully explored Ai's upper leg. He soon discovered some extra sensation that seemed to urge the removal of his jeans. Naturally, he'd do nothing to stop that from happening. Without distancing his mouth from hers, Kazu lifted his lower body to facilitate that lowering of trousers. At the same time, he aimed to flip Ai's skirt up from the front. His erection would spring forth in unison with his effort to slip aside that lace he'd brushed against moments before.

Kazuhiko was trying to get more of a feel for something, and Atsushi just wanted a better look for now. Rin seemed quite meticulous about brushing her teeth, but that came with a few movements that were very appealing to the eye from Atsu's current angle. He did have another special camera of a different variety to the one used in their bedroom ceiling; perhaps he'd just slip that one into the bathroom discretely? Yes, there happened to be a perfect time to do so when Rin moved to stop the filling tub! Not bothering to put the camera in a hidden place, he crept toward the door and slapped that camera onto the open wall within, slipping back out of sight thereafter. Quick with his phone, Atsu was able to establish a live feed from the camera by the time Rin moved toward the bath again. He'd be enjoying one hell of a show while moving down the hall for the other camera placements. 'Perfect timing! It's gonna be even better seeing it happen naturally!' he thought.

Ai considered herself to be, a moderate individual. She wasn't ever in a rush, nor was she ever truly taking a scenic route. No, she simply intended to get to her destination at her own convenience. With that in mind she was busy kissing Kazuhiko and aiming to free him from his pants, to her own happiness, she managed to do it, as he flipped up her skirt. Committing to such actions had her feeling the movement of her undergarments, she found herself moaning just a little. There was something that felt, a tad naughty about this kind of experience. Not the usual full stripping romance she tended to go for, but an undeniable desire that needed to be answered in a semi-public place without care for complete indulgence. Yes, this was about to be the fun part and Ai's hands finally found themselves upon a new tool and much like her friend she'd find herself absently stroking it, but with the additive effect of her mana sensory fingers with a grip that showed almost absent minded practice at the action.

At the same time, a very normal tooth brushing routine came to an end, and then Rin moved to stop the water. She didn't notice the camera that went up in her absence and only found herself falling easier and easier into her own routine. Of course, after emptying her mouth of that alcoholic mouthwash, she smiled at herself in the mirror before she began moving around again. A bath sponge and a bottle of soap were taken from her caddy before she walked over to the hamper moving to the beat of unseen music. She stripped herself of her top, her breasts bouncing free her top half completely nude. And soon after she was bending over at the waist, removing a pair of undergarments which were small and black in color, but not quite fancy. Just the same, once she was naked she dropped all the clothes into the hamper and stretched. Soon after she'd be seen at a shower head sitting on a stool preparing to bathe herself properly, still bubbly and happy. All the while she was being watched within her natural habitat. 'I'll have a short soak after this, like fifteen minutes max~' she thought as her body was covered in suds scrubbed completely and rinsed with special attention paid to getting rid of all soapy residue. Much like her tooth brushing, a couple of rounds of washing would be undertaken... she had been out all day after all. She even paused in between and measured her quite frankly full bosom with her hands and inspected her body for random changes.

Three hours. Kazuhiko had the better part of three hours to get the best of this experience. Even with that being the case, he didn't seem rushed either. Every new adventure should be appreciated, and the best way he knew to do so was by taking whatever pace felt natural. If faced with a stampede of Red Lions, speed was necessary. When dealing with a field of mana-sensitive mines, one had to take things slow. This moment with Ai could be compared to neither of those things, but had aspects of each. The movements of their hands beneath each other's beltline were of a slower tempo, but their mouths kept busy for minutes on end as if something would escape during any prolonged separation. That sort of dichotomy lent much to the naughtier nature of the pair fooling around in a Ferris Wheel. What was most notable though? Well, Kazu took special note of Ai's touch. Hers was a simple grip and stroke at first glance, but it felt nothing like the four other hands that had been on his shaft ─ in the best possible way. Her millennium of life must have involved a lot of practice, he imagined. Well, there was naught to do but meet her efforts in kind. Kazu's ring and pinkie fingers hooked the blonde's undergarments to keep them out of his way, while his fore and middle fingers nestled themselves in the damp flesh pocket below. All the while, the occasional heated breath was passing from his mouth directly into Ai's, seemingly in response to each upward motion of her hand.

Atsushi had his most important camera of the night in place and functional. He confirmed this with ease, and just as easily placed a more normal camera high at the rear end of the main hall. The kitchen, living room, dining room, tatami room and garden entrance would need cameras as well... but it seemed his progress was fated to be slowed. Why? Well, Atsushi could hardly look away from his phone for very long. The show had completely begun. Despite their history of sexual encounters over the past two or three years, he'd never seen Rin achieve full nudity; there was never enough freedom to get that comfortable. For the first time, he was seeing her breasts freed in a state of total toplessness. She had an even fuller form than he thought previously. Seeing more of that form revealed in the following moments, Atsu stopped moving in the middle of the hall to lean against the staircase once more. He couldn't focus well enough to keep walking, and besides... there was soon a bit less blood going to his legs anyway. 'Huh. He was right. It really is different when you can just step back and see it all. I should have asked for those pics ages ago.'

Three hours was both a little and a lot of time to occupy two people with sexual activity. Of course, Ai knew about the amount of time, that would be passing and decided to delve fully into their actions. While this happened a she noted quite a few things, those deeper breaths that occurred when her hand moved a specific way, and those fingers now prodding her sex in a delightful way. Her hips shifted gently as she enjoyed the contact and her own sounds found themselves escaping in the forms of little moans as he stroked the flesh between her folds. That mix of tempos would eventually bring them to something in the middle, but the blush spreading across Ai's face as fingers moved in her body wasn't something she could deny liking. In fact everything about this situation was growing into something well worth the extra effort she'd put into setting up this particular scenario. It was hot, steamy and romantic in a very specific kind of way. And as such she'd find herself enjoying it as her body built itself towards orgasm at a mild pace. With no rush on either person's part, all Kazuhiko would be receiving was a more relaxed an open version of Ai as she settled properly into deviance, and every once in a while, when his breath hitched a thumb would casually rub across his glans.

Atsushi had an important job to do, beginning the process of protecting their new home and Rin... was busy putting on a show she didn't know she was starring in. Just the same her relaxed and unabashed behavior wasn't something that she'd change without reason. No, a second wash and complete scrub would occur all while Atsushi watched while trying to put up his cameras. As soon as she was completely clean the lass would stand and stretch, bending her back and trying to pop her shoulders just a bit before bending over to touch her toes. All of this wasn't for any particular reason but simply to help her relax before she walked over to step into the tub. And once she was sure it wasn't too hot, she sank into the water and tilted her head back to relax. She had a huge grin on her face as if she'd reached the peak of such a feeling, "Aaah!~ It feels so nice!~" she moaned mostly to herself... maybe a couple extra minutes were in order so she could feel the full relaxation of a bath like this within her own home.

Kazuhiko's sex life was consistently developing in a mostly backwards manner. One would expect to have such a focus on foreplay during the earliest experiences. He was beyond late to the proverbial party. That wouldn't stop him from enjoying things as if he'd never seen any type of action before, though. Actually... regardless of his intentions, it seemed Ai would make that the case. Maybe she'd noticed his reaction to those upward strokes and decided to take further action. Whatever the reason, those rubbing motions from her thumb were each met by a reactive throb. All the while, Kazu sought to get another hand involved. It felt a bit like playing the party game Twister from this angle, but no matter ─ he'd be maneuvering one hand around until it could begin loosing the buttons of Ai's top. As for his fingers that were now experiencing the damp pocket between her legs, stroking movements had begun with purpose, each one brushing against a smooth, bulbous surface within that pocket.

Atsushi was curious to see a more comfortable version of Rin, and he was getting it ─ so much of it. A stretch evolved until she was bent fully at the waist. Given the placement of his camera, Atsushi could see nothing but an ass that negated any wholesome thought in his mind. 'Sugei! This new life is bitchin'!' he thought. After that visual, he was already rubbing the start of an erection through his pants. Things didn't become less intense at all when Rin entered the tub. She couldn't know how very sexual that audible satisfaction of hers sounded. Just the same, Atsushi couldn't know he was only just outside the bathroom door, seconds from masturbating to a camera feed he couldn't look away from.

The backward development of the sex life of Kazuhiko was to be expected. If for no reason understandable to him, then simply because of the backward path he chose to walk. He'd seen both creation and destruction in more direct sense, and then he'd stepped onto the path and gone the route of reverse creation. One like Ai was uniquely aware of the oddity of his path, but all would be fine, and she could do nothing but enjoy her own experience at present. The human parts of her, wanted something new and exciting while also getting a feel for this new man in her life. Such had their little game of Twister in this Ferris Wheel car, evolving just the same. Two fingers, slipped around in her core, while his other hand went to undo the buttons along her shirt. It was opening bit by bit, and revealing a matching white lace bra beneath the fabric. Oddly enough this wouldn't be the first time she found herself in such a position. Just as it wasn't the first time she felt throbbing in a cock in response to her casual stroking of it. Just the same she'd be no less amused by it, knowing that her point of excelling as a partner was the delivery of such a thing. Perhaps instead of just a thumb a gentle twist would be found for that hand, the same sensory mana which flowed through her fingertips would be easily responsive to his mana and as such she'd take even more amusement from it. It was a good thing her shirt was coming open, she needed somewhere for her body to release all its heat, and what wasn't being prodded by fingers, would need to escape in other ways.

While, a pair made a small cubicle steamy, a young woman relaxed in a bath. She still hadn't registered the idea of being watched, but she was indeed relaxing in a tub filled with water. She relaxed with her head backwards and gently rubbed hands along her exposed flesh just enjoying the sensation of it. She raised and lowered her legs and once again inspected her own chest but also just allowed her eyes to close as she rolled over in the water, her bottom would break the water's surface as she soaked her fore, resting her chin on the edge of the tub. "Mmmah~ I could fall asleep in here~" she mused. Ah, but it would be bad to do such a thing. Someone else was waiting to use the tub, perhaps she shouldn't relax too much? She could process thoughts like that but still roll over again. She wouldn't want to leave this tub if she didn't have to... "Ugh, it's too good. Maybe Osaka won't be too bad," she mumbled. There were a thousand things which could go wrong, but at present all she could think about was enjoying long tub soaks and eventually having the internet to play her games. Yes, a new hideout had to be found, and yes... they'd eventually have to figure out what to do about the town they were living in and how it connected to their 'work'. But for now, she kind of just enjoyed the time she was getting to relax, 'I wonder if Wise was right about guys being boring. He never seemed that boring to me,' she thought. Maybe living together would be a good chance to figure it out?

Bit by bit, Kazu was unfastening the buttons of Ai's shirt to reveal what lay beneath, obstructed by only a single extra layer. He'd probably have to do something about that, but the urge to feel flesh was a bit too strong for finding a clip presently. It wasn't as if Kazuhiko had any bra-unhooking experience to speak of anyway. As such, his hand slid between Ai's bra and breast, squeezing the latter from there. Ai's hand would also find something new ─ most notably the leakage of preejaculate he was already experiencing. The relaxed pace they took didn't seem to affect that aspect of his life at all. . .

Unlike Kazuhiko, Atsushi was finding his life very affected by the influence of another. Seeing the blue-haired girl in her current state was so new, he had little choice but to sit back and enjoy the show of it. Of course, he couldn't do so idly. One sound was made by the time Rin flipped in the tub. He could see her rear over the water's surface, so naturally, it was high time his pants were unzipped with swiftness. Long before she rolled again, there was a firm flesh rod being stroked slowly just outside the room. Such a teen, Atsushi was ─ so much of one that he'd given no consideration to the end of this self-exploration in an open hall. Ah, but thinking wasn't an important thing in the moment. The specific camera he had in the bathroom was one with very good audio functions. He wore a single earbud which picked up even Rin's lightest breaths, amplifying the entire viewing experience as if he were inches from the lass. "Osaka rocks!" he exclaimed at a whisper. Slow, long strokes traveled the length of Atsu's cock. Each one ended with a squeeze just at the tip, after which the return stroke began.

Progression between Kazuhiko and Ai was finding some interesting points. They seemed in no rush but also not to be going slowly on purpose. A bit of moderation was what was happening over time and there was no issue. One interesting thing Ai found, had to do with one of those twists of Kazuhiko's cock, coming away with the lubrication of pre-ejaculate. Well, she'd use that, she was far from misunderstanding the nature of such things, and knew it would only make the sensation of the mana passing out of her hands better to feel long term. And with a hand on her chest she knew that sensation would be something she found enjoyable as well. Oddly enough her bra wasn't removed but instead a hand simply slipped beneath the fabric. She wondered then, if he wished to remove it, if he knew where the clasp was, or if this was part of his own urgency. The secret fourth option that he had no experience removing one, almost didn't register as an option, still she moved into him lifting off her back and pressing their bodies together to make it easier for him should he desire the removal of that article. Just the same she pushed up his shirt, a long moan leaving from her mouth as her loins twitched towards that first ending she sought.

At the same time a different sort of ending was being pursued. As Rin took a semi-long soak, she found herself wondering about her new situation. She enjoyed the warmth of the water and let out quite a number of soft moans as she rolled around in hot water enjoying her bath. It was far beyond her notice, that the lad she thought of was right outside the door of that bathroom, stroking himself to completion. If she'd known she might have teased, what else could she do to a man who'd claimed to be boring after finding out something like that? Oh well, it was a thought process she'd have to sit aside for quite a while yet. "Hmmm~" she sighed happily. It seemed she could easily become a person who stayed in baths forever, but perhaps not now. The water would cool off eventually and by the time it lost a few degrees her desire to sit in it was dwindling. She found herself sitting up once more and stretching again... "Ugh~ I don't wanna~" she murmured softly. Knowing she'd have to get up she stood again letting water drip down her body she let out the tub and stood there a few moments longer. She'd grab her towel, dry her feet and step out before wrapping it around herself.

In the passing moments, Kazu would make a few more discoveries yet. Fate wouldn't let him idle without discovering the tricks of bra removal, even though he could have easily just leaned back and enjoyed the now lubricated show of dexterity by Ai. Instead, Ai forced their bodies together in the most obvious form of invitation. Well, he'd have to cross that bridge eventually; what better time than the present? That hand of his parted with Ai's bosom, slipping around her back. Kazu's attempt to unhook the bra was not the most suave of maneuvers, but he did manage each clip one at a time. It was a good learning experience, if nothing else. Though time saw him do nothing about the shirt, he did manage to let the girl's breasts spill from their confines to some extent. With that, he could somewhat confidently keep his other hand moving until those two fingers slipped into Ai's canal.

While one pair progressed things in a mostly positive manner, another scene was progressing in a worse way. At least, that was the case if one were to ask Atsushi about it. He'd been watching Rin bathe, taking the most degenerate approach to this new life on the first night possible. Frankly, he started expecting as much earlier. What he didn't expect, was to hit his stride in stroking, only to see Rin exiting the bathtub. She had the worst possible timing. Could he finish? Actually, now that he thought about it... how was he expecting to finish? 'Shit, shit, shit!' he thought. Surely that should have come to mind earlier, but it was hard for Atsushi to think while heavily aroused. Now, he had only a few choices. That camera was right beside the bathroom door from within, so he'd just have to hope Rin didn't take note of it. As for the rest of his problem, Atsushi worked tirelessly to stuff his cock back into his pants, nearly dropping his phone thrice through the process. It was taking ages. Even so, he thought it better to be discovered with an erection than to be discovered mid-masturbation. The former could be more easily explained, at least.

Ai would be receiving an answer to her thoughts about bra removal. Given the way he chose to do it, and how long it took she could extrapolate that such was a learning experience for him. It was an amusing thought, but not because he was inexperienced, but instead because it made her wonder about the exhibitionism of one of her friends. Perhaps that was a thing to ask the other girl about at some point in time. Until then, she'd feel the relief of having her bosom freed, though she didn't need to wear bras at all anymore and at the same time, the feeling of having a rather sudden set of fingers buried in her core. Yes, that was a good feeling she moaned excitedly, her canal twitching on top of fingers as she freed one arm, to slip out of her shirt and bra, all the while she didn't wish to stop the movements of her hand which was upon his cock. Just the same, flesh was fully freed for contact which she'd immediately test by pushing their bodies back together and experiencing the contrast of muscle against the softness of her chest.

At the same time, a different lad was experiencing a different sort of problem. Why? Well, he was busy stroking himself towards completion only to realize that one, bath time was about to be over and two... that he had no idea how he was going to finish his self-care session. Rin may have had bad timing, or it might have been intuition. Regardless, she was only intending to have a short bath today for the benefit of Atsushi. While he was busy stuffing his erection back into his pants, she was drying off and moisturizing her skin. Once done, she found it easy to drop her towel into the hamper as well and slip into her clothing for the night. In fairness, this was simply a pair of shorts and a tank top with a barely existent built in bra. It did nothing to hide the shape and fullness of her bosom. As such a quick stop was made by the mirror as she looked at herself she smiled and then, reached for the door, only to discover that it was cracked. "Eh, good thing Otou-san was already in his room. He would have yelled at me about that again..." she mused having the audacity to look sheepish.

Difficult as it was, Atsushi just barely managed to shove that annoying lump of meat into his pants before Rin finished her bathroom visit. In doing so, however, his rushed state resulted in the front of his shirt being tucked into that same area. Atsu looked a mess, but it was officially too late to do anything about it. Hell, he even smelled lightly of ejaculate from the leakage that managed to build while Rin bathed. It was probably in the lad's best interest to start moving again, perhaps for the sake of finishing the security run. No. No, that wasn't his decision at all. Like either a genius or a moron, Atsu stood right where he was. Just outside the door was close enough to hear Rin's mention of her father and... an apparent habit of leaving doors open. In that moment, he'd speak loudly enough to be heard. "Again?!" That outburst was completely uncontrolled. He couldn't believe this was a repeat offense. Did that mean he could expect such in the future? The thought of random peepshows crossed Atsu's mind, and it was good. One positive could be taken from this lack of internet. If they had a connection, he wouldn't have bothered with those cameras tonight. This entire short journey of deviance and discovery would have been pushed off to a later day, or potentially never depending on the variables. Well, either way... there was no hiding his current placement now. Atsu may or may not have been holding an excuse or two handy, whether necessary or otherwise.

Rin had gotten through her bathing ritual without much personal strife. When noticing the position of the bathroom door, she'd taken note of an issue she had and commented upon it the way she always would. In addition to her other odd habits, she often spoke to herself when she was alone, a left over habit of being an only child, but imagine her surprise when there was an outburst and reply to her words. The opening of the bathroom door, left her looking at Atsushi. Appraising first and foremost his height while looking abashed a flush on her face and rubbing the back of her head with her left hand. "Ehe, I guess you heard that, huh?" she asked rhetorically. In truth, it was an odd set of habits and she didn't expect to have her oddities confronted so quickly. If anything, she expected perhaps to have a conversation with her dad, or with Atsushi's mom about her odd lack of boundaries and the necessity of closing door. "That's pretty embarrassing and all but yeah. I have a bad habit of not closing doors all the way when I'm focused on doing something else. So... Otou-san usually walks by yelling about how privacy is golden while shutting doors," she murmured. "Still, I didn't expect you to be right here... I also talk to myself... so it was kind of surprising to hear you answer," she said while staring up at him and only then having her eyes move from his face. Down his body, to his shirt which was tucked into his pants which she could see the outline of his dick. A smirk crossed her face but she said nothing immediately. She only returned her eyes upward, wondering how this lad planned to explain this, or if he hoped she'd ignore it.