#ler!amane

Muichiro: Amane-Sama... One question... How did you and Oyakata-Sama end up together?

That caught Amane's attention, and Kagaya's to some extent, but the question was for her, so he would let her answer it; after all, he was rather tired.

Amane: Oh... I see you really like that story, Tokito-san

Muichiro: Yes, I suppose so. Then?

Amane: Well, it all started a long time ago, when we were just kids, almost your age, you know?

------------------IN THE PAST------------------

Kagaya: Amane, let me tell you something, I know my condition well and I know that it could be a burden.

Amane: Eh?

That didn't make sense to Amane. First her parents were bringing her together without her permission, but now it turned out he didn't agree with it either? Well, speaking partially

Kagaya: I'm not going to force you to marry me, so if you don't want this, I'll say no to this marriage.

Amane: Oh, well, let's just say I don't know you very well, so I don't really know what you're like. I think the most sensible thing would be for us to do it, right?

Kagaya: If you're okay with it, we can get to know each other; I'm not against it. Would you like to stay for dinner?

Amane: I have no problem, thank you for your hospitality...

After a chat, they agreed on their meetings and, most importantly, dinner that day. It wouldn't be anything unusual, just a simple meal.

Amane was dressed in the finest clothes and enjoyed the best food Kagaya could offer her. The conversation was simple: their names, tastes, favorite things, things people their age talk about.

Kagaya: I love stars, and you know what? The white color of stars reminds me of your hair; it's a unique color.

Amane: Oh, thanks, heh... Your hair color is also, um, I don't know how to say it, but it's like night or coal. Ugh, I'm terrible at giving compliments...

Kagaya: Hahahahaha. Well, you have a great sense of humor, anyway, thanks for trying. And for sharing my love of stargazing before bed.

They stared at each other, the connection was immediate, a small spark in both of them, like in that love story where a look is enough to make you fall in love.

But because it was something new for both of them, they panicked and quickly looked away, partially covering their cheeks so the other wouldn't notice.

Kagaya: Let's go to sleep, I think that's been enough for today, don't you think...?

Amane: Y-yeah... I agree... Let's go...

An awkward silence fell as they both changed, in separate rooms of course, but it was very strange, perhaps because it was something new

But it became even more awkward when they got to the room and realized it was just one big futon; it seemed their parents were more than determined to this union.

Kagaya: I can sleep separately; I think you should sleep there. I can handle it; you don't have to worry.

Amane: ...we can sleep together... I have no problem with that... Come on...

Kagaya: (Her face is very red, does she have a fever? Although, I also feel my face partially burning, it's strange) okay, if you say so...

The first few minutes were awkward; they didn't know what to say. It wasn't hot, but it was very strange. None of them knew how to break the ice, or even if they should.

Kagaya: Pssst... Amane...

Amane: Yes?

Kagaya: Are you sleepy?

Amane: A little bit, and you?

Kagaya: Honestly, no... And... What do you do when you can't sleep? Do you count sheep or maybe your fingers?

Amane: Mmm, no, nothing like that. But I have an effective method that will probably help you sleep...

Without hesitation, Kagaya agreed; he wanted to sleep. He had only thought it would involve talking or something quick like closing their eyes until they fell asleep, but he hadn't expected that thing.

When he least expected it, he felt a pair of fingers on his sides; they were soft, precise, delicate, as if they didn't want to hurt him, just make it something fun or pleasurable.

Kagaya: W-whahahat...?! Amahahanehehehe...!

Amane: Unexpected, right? But hey, look at it this way: it'll tire you out, so you'll sleep better, and it won't be the same as the tiredness from exercising.

Kagaya: I-I mehehehehan-! T-thihihihis w-wasn't whahahahat I expehehecteeeeeehehehehehed...!!

Amane: Wow, I can say you're very ticklish. Ironically, I'd heard that women were more ticklish than men, but here we are.

Kagaya blushed, brought his hands to his face, trying to cover his embarrassment, but never tried to push her away or ask her to stop. He seemed to be enjoying it, or perhaps it was because he was a little trapped by the futon.

Amane: And who would have thought, it seems you like this, huh? You only used your hands to cover your face, but what about your sides?

Kagaya: N-nohoHOHOhoho...!

Amane: Oh, am I lying? Hmmm, I have a hunch about why, I wonder if I'm right...

Her tone of voice didn't sound good at all; there were no ill intentions, but the way she was saying it seemed like it would probably end very badly for Kagaya.

In a matter of seconds, Kagaya felt his arms being pulled away from his face, feeling a breeze near his neck, but all he could do was laugh when a raspberry was placed in his neck.

Kagaya: WAHAHAHAIHIHIT! T-THIHIHIHIS NAHAHAHAT FAHAHAHAHAIIIIIIR!! AHAHAHAMAHAHAHANEHEHEHE!!!

Amane: Yes?

Kagaya: EHEHEHEASY! PLEHEHEHAHASEHEHEHE!!

Amane: Oh, so you don't want me to stop, but to be gentler, huh?

Oh damn, Kagaya would have slapped himself if he'd had the chance, perhaps out of shame or because he had indirectly admitted the truth. Kagaya had no idea how many extra raspberries Amane gave him until she gave him a short break

Amane: So? How's it going? Are you tired already?

Kagaya: I-I dohohon't knohohow...

Amane: Oh, I see. Then I guess you need another dose of raspberries until you can finally sleep

Kagaya: E-excuse me...? W-wait... Amane, please think about this before you do it... Amane, wait, Amane, AMANE, AMAHAHAHANEEEEEEEHEHEHE!!!!

-------------AGAIN IN THE PRESENT-------------

Muichiro: So, in short, was it thanks to tickling that you and Oyakata-sama have stayed together for so long?

Amane: Yes, but Tokito-San please don't tell anyone. Because Kagaya still hasn't gotten over that, hehehehe

'Nunca consigo amarrar esta corbata de forma correcta. ¿Me ayudarías con esto, Amane?', okey, no eres el único Kagaya, no te preocupes.

Amane sonrió, terminando de acomodar su uniforme y collar y acercándose a su esposo, era algo común.

'Sabes que no me gusta que uses la corbata tan apretada, el colegio no cuenta con aire acondicionado, por lo que podrías ahogarte'

'Oh Amane, no hay ningún problema, cálmate, yo estaré bien. Puedo con esto, pero gracias por preocuparte por mi, te lo agradezco mucho...'

'Está bien, confío en ti. Debería ir a despertar a los niños, se les hará tarde para el primer día de clases.'

Kagaya solo rio, él los entendía. Es algo tedioso el levantarse temprano.

'Niños, despierten, deben de ir a la escuela. Vamos, su desayuno ya está listo y su ropa elegida. Venga ya, a levantarse que ya amaneció', y nop, ninguno de sus hijos la escuchó.

Amane se cruzó de brazos, golpeando el piso con sus tacones mientras esperaba que, al menos, uno de sus hijos se levantase.

'¿Tuviste suerte? ¿Porqué esa cara?'

'No se despiertan, se les hará tarde para ir. No me trasnoche para tener todo listo y que ahora no quieran levantarse'

'No te enojes, cariño. ¿Qué te parece si vamos ambos? Quizás ellos quieren de otra iniciativa para despertar, sí tú me entiendes'

Amane suspiró y asintió, bueno, el resultado que ella quería era que se despierten, por lo que, sea cual sea el método, ella lo aceptaba.

Y confiaba en que no sería nada malo ni nada peligroso, Kagaya amaba, no, ADORABA a sus hijos y sería incapaz de lastimarles o gritarles.

'Niños, vamos, es hora de despertar, sé que quieren dormir, pero también es importante que aprendan', la misma situación, no hubo respuesta.

A Kagaya no le molestó, incluso cuando Amane le hizo una cara e hizo un sonido de "te lo dije", él tenía sus métodos.

'Nichika, Hinaki, vamos niñas, ya es hora de desayunar'

'Mmm... Cinco minutos más papá... Es aún muy temprano...'

'Kiriya, Kuina, Kanata. Lo mismo va para ustedes tres'

'Sabemos que es para que vayamos a la escuela, papá. Ningún profesor hace algo el primer día o la primera semana, solo es una introducción y eso, podemos seguir durmiendo...'

Okey, Amane estaba alterada, ella entendía, o al menos lo intentaba, pero no, ninguno de sus hijos podía faltar la primera semana.

Luego se les haría costumbre y lo harán el año siguiente, y el que sigue, y el que sigue, y así hasta quién sabe que edad.

'Kiriya, Kuina, Kanata, Hinaki y Nichika Ubuyashiki, es momento de levantarse. Ya está todo para que-'

'Tranquila Amane, paciencia con los niños, solo vas a conseguir que se despierten de mal humor', Amane tomó aire y se calmó, bien, lo dejaba en manos de su esposo entonces.

Kagaya intentó jalarlos de la sábana o golpearlos suavemente con las almohadas, pero, no tuvo éxito.

Amane vio la hora, aún tenían tiempo si se despertaban en los próximos 10 minutos.

'Muy bien, ¿no quieren despertarse? Una pena, debo aplicar mi método al parecer...'

Incluso con esa "advertencia", ellos no se inmutaron, ¿qué iba a hacerles después de todo? Su padre nunca les daba un castigo...

'Amane, tú a Nichika y a Hinaki. Yo me encargo de los otros tres...'

Okey, eso no lo esperaban, pero fue muy tarde cuando estos quisieron cambiar su respuesta. Por si fuera poco, ellos dormían en 2 camas.

Eso fue por su propia decisión, así que ellos mismos se pusieron la soga en el cuello, en fin...

'Mami... Y-ya me desperté... No es- ¡Mahahahamihihi!'

'¿Sí? Cielo...'

'¡Hinahakihihi! ¡No patehehehes! ¡Yieeee! ¡Mahamihihi! ¡Peherdohohon! ¡Irehemohohos!'

'Un poco tarde su reacción, ¿no les parece?', sip, demasiado tarde, ni siquiera fue necesario que lo digan, el chillido lo dijo todo.

Pero los otros tres no la estaban pasando mejor, incluso si eran tres.

No supieron como lo hizo, pero su padre logró hacerles cosquillas a los tres al mismo tiempo.

'¡PAHAHAPAHAHAHA! ¡IREHEMOHOHOS!'

'¡NOHOHOHOS REHEHENDIHIMOHOHOS!'

'Aaaaw, incluso ambas lo dicen al mismo tiempo, que lindo, entonces... ¿Despertarán e irán a la escuela?'

Los 5 dijeron que sí, entre risas, y sus padres finalmente se detuvieron, levantándose e indicando que hacer y que se apuren porque se les hacía tarde, como si nada.

'Tokito-San... I brought you di... nner...-', Amane entered the room, but there was no one there. She put the tray on the floor, she knew that if Muichiro wasn't in the room, he would be training.

She had accepted that at the beginning, but now she was worried, Kanae had recommended that Muichiro not make so much effort, since he was still somewhat weak.

'Tokito-San! It's too late to be training...! Please come back here', Muichiro glanced at her, but ignored her and continued.

Amane sighed and approached slowly, taking the wooden sword from Muichiro. 'Give it back to me! Can't you see I'm training?!'

'I see it, but it's not time to train, you must have dinner or you might faint... Let's go inside, I've prepared...-'

'I don't care! Give me my-!'

Muichiro fell to the ground holding his throat while coughing, he had overexerted himself too much.

Amane called one of his daughters to bring a glass of water and after he drank, he fell asleep.

'Mother...?', he spoke, slowly opening his eyes. 'Tokito-San... Do you feel-?'

'Where I am...?', Amane caressed his head, she hadn't left his side all night.

She had taken Muichiro to Kocho's estate, she wanted to make sure that everything was okay with the minor and fortunately it was.

'You passed out and I brought you here to make sure you're okay, please eat some, okay?'

'Would you mind feeding me...?', she nodded, a mother's instinct I suppose.

He looked somewhat happy, being pampered by Amane made him feel happy, it made him feel... As if whoever was next to him was his real mother... 'I-I'm sorry... I don't know what's wrong with me...'

Muichiro was going to dry his tears, but someone beat him to it. That gentle touch that she had, a touch that a loving mother has, brought a smile to his face, small, but it was.

'You should smile more, don't you think?' 'I-I was smiling...?', Amane nodded.

Muichiro didn't know, maybe he got too lost in his thoughts or maybe he did know but he was trying to hide it.

It was probably more the former, because Muichiro didn't realize that he was now on Amane's chest, feeling her caress his cheek.

'Amane-San... You... Do you think you could tickle me...?'

'Huh? 'Do you want that?'

'Yes... But don't be abrupt or cruel...! Be gehehentle!', Amane couldn't help but smile.

Muichiro felt good, it's the kind of tickling that relaxes, that sometimes (internally) makes you feel good, that helps you release stress and that makes you feel like you can't be judged because it's something you need...

He didn't remember how long had it been since he sat on his mother's lap and made the same request, he felt good...

Muichiro...

Muichiro...

Tokito-San?

He recognized that voice instantly and almost at the same time he opened his eyes and looked to his side.

Amane was by his side, usually she would have been with her husband, but due to his condition, it was impossible for him to get out of bed. 'Amane-San... How are you...?'

'I feel fine, thank you. And you? How is it? Don't move much, we still don't know if you're fully recovered. Oyakata-Sama and we are all proud of you, congratulations', Muichiro looked away, he felt strange.

That fog had diminished, now it was not so difficult for him to remember, he felt confused.

But even with the fog in his head, he couldn't forget Amane-San, something in his mind didn't allow him to do so, neither she nor Kagaya could leave his mind, they remained there.

'Tokito-San? Once again you are looking at a non-existent corner, it would be best if you...'

Things didn't change much, Muichiro hugged Amane with love and happiness, feeling how she also hugged him.

It was a great progress, she always saw how Muichiro avoided almost all types of physical contact, but not anymore, it was he who had taken the initiative and hugged her.

'Tokito-San...' 'Call me Muichiro or Mui, whatever you wish!'

'Okay... Muichiro, I guess this hug has a ulterior motive, right?'

Muichiro denied embarrassedly, earning a chuckle from Amane when after a few seconds he nodded. 'I guess this will become a habit, right?'

Amane said as her hands moved up from his ribs to his armpits, gently kneading in the center. 'Ehehehehe! Amahanehehe-Sahahan!!'

'If it's too much for you, tell me and I'll stop, okay?' 'O-okahahay!!'

It would be a long time, Muichiro had no intention of it stopping anytime soon, what did it matter if someone saw them?

After a few minutes, Amane stopped, leaving him confused. 'H-huh? Why did you stop?'

'I've only given you a moment's respite for what I'm about to do...'

'And what-? EHEHEHEHE!! AMAHANEHE-SAHAHAHAN!!'

Muichiro started kicking, he should have guessed, but it wasn't like he cared that much after all, he wanted that, right?

'I'm not overdoing it, right?', he denied. 'Again!'

Amane smiled and nodded, who knew that child would love raspberries? Well, she knew it, she knew him as well as she knew her children.

'Well, I think that's enough raspberries for one day hahaha', and with that, Amane stopped

After catching his breath, he hugged her, beginning to fall asleep as she began to hum a lullaby.

When she finally felt that he had fallen fast asleep, she left him on the bed, tucked him in and kissed his forehead. 'Rest well To-... Sorry... Muichiro... I love you very much'

'Amane-San... I love you too... Mom...'