Ficlet 27 of 28 Flower Power Femslash February Ficlets starring Kaede and her seven girlfriends. Nyeh... Just one left.

This time it’s Kaemiko with poinsettias, which can represent success and good cheer. It is also the birth flower for December, Himiko’s birth month.

She was still shaking when she stepped off stage, and yet, Kaede rushed forward to sweep her away into her arms like it was nothing. Himiko squeaked but clung on as Kaede laughed brightly.

D-Did she learn this from Chabashira-san, or...?!

“Himiko!” Kaede exclaimed, nuzzling her cheek. “You did so well out there! I’m so proud! The crowd was in awe from beginning to end!”

“O... Of course they were... My magic...enchanted them...” Himiko squirmed a bit, but still squeezed Kaede in return. Like a monkey, her legs locked around Kaede’s waist. “A-And...my mana is...extra strong today, y’know...”

“I noticed! Such an especially strong performance! As expected from the Ultimate Mage!” She kissed Himiko’s cheek, cooing as that caused her already pink cheeks to redden even more. “I’m really glaaaaad.”

“...I-It was thanks to everyone’s support,” Himiko mumbled, burying her face into Kaede’s shoulder. “After all... Angie helped with decorations... Chabashira helped move everything into place... And... Kaede...”

If it hadn’t been for Kaede’s playing, I might have lost my nerve after all.

“Still, you were the star of the show, Himiko,” Kaede said. “So hold your head up high! You deserve it!”

Kaede set her down, even as Himiko wanted to stay up a little longer. Despite that, Himiko raised her chin to Kaede’s delight, even as she slumped a bit when Kaede turned away for a moment.

...it really was because of everyone’s help... The magic of friendship, perhaps...

The thought weighed on her, even as she thought of the sparkling wonder and awe in her audience’s eyes.

That presentation...was probably the best I ever had...thanks to everyone else...

She really needed to channel her mana into showcasing that gratitude, she was sure of it, especially to—

“Tadah!”

Himiko jumped as a pot of vividly red flowers was not-so-elegantly shoved into her face.

“N-Nyeh...?”

“I got these for you!” Kaede exclaimed. “They’re poinsettias! Aren’t they really pretty? I thought they suited you super well, Himiko!”

“I... Uh... Thanks...” Tentatively, Himiko took the flowers. “Um... These...are pretty...”

“They’re also part of a birthday present,” Kaede said, making her snap up. “I’ll definitely play you a super special song later as part of said present. And I’ll treat you to that spongy cake, too, absolutely!”

Himiko perked up, eyes sparkling.

“Of course, the celebration party we’ll be attending is going to be a birthday party, too,” Kaede said with a sway of her hips and a laugh. She held a finger up to her lips. “But I wanted to give you a special time myself, Himiko.”

Ah...

“Kaede... Um... I...really...” Himiko swallowed, shivered, and then forced herself forward. “I-I really...love you...”

Even stage lights couldn’t overstate how beautiful and brilliant Akamatsu Kaede was in that moment.

“I love you too, Himiko!”

Ficlet 14 of 28 Flower Power Femslash February Ficlets starring Kaede and her seven girlfriends. Nyehhh? All caught up already? Well, barely.

This time it’s KaeMiko with azalea, which can represent patience and modesty.

“Huff... Puff...”

“Yumeno-san?” She froze up as she heard the careful steps of Kaede’s feet, with Kaede herself looming over her worriedly. “Yumeno-san, are you alright?”

“N-Nyeeeeh... I... I just...used a lot of mana earlier... It’s no big deal...” Furiously, she shook her head but she still took Kaede’s offered hand. “Kaede, you...really worry too much... I’m fine...”

Kaede pulled her up with a smile.

“But I have to say,” she said. “You’ve really been taking training seriously! Ooh, Chabashira-san will be so proud!”

Avoiding her eyes from Kaede’s smile, she muttered, “I guess.”

Maybe I need a spell that’ll protect me from getting blind.

“You really are doing well!” Kaede exclaimed, pumping her fist. “I’m super impressed, too!”

Himiko perked up.

“You... You are...?”

“Yep!” Kaede agreed so brightly that it was dazzling. “You’re really impressive when you’re motivated, Yumeno-san.”

Ah... Blushing, she swallowed. “I-I... I’m also...impressive...because...of my beautiful looks...”

Kaede is, too...

Especially with how Kaede beamed like that.

“How about we wash off?” Kaede asked. “Maybe get some ice cream later, too, as a treat?”

Treat...

“Y-Yeah, okay...” Her legs wouldn’t stop shaking. “O-Okay, okay, okay...”

“...do you want me to give you a piggy back ride back, Yumeno-san?” Kaede asked, sighing but still smiling.

Eagerly, Yumeno nodded.

“Yes, please.”

Kaede turned around, kneeling before her to get on. Himiko practically collapsed onto her, but despite the huff at the impact, Kaede lifted her without a peep of complaint.

...Kaede smells like sweat, too...

And yet, the texture of Kaede’s golden hair against her nose was...definitely...

Enchanting...

Pleasant.

“Alright, Yumeno-san,” Kaede said. “Hold on tight, alright?”