December 5th, 18:30. It’s a very cold winter where you live, especially at night. One tiny exposure to the cold air is enough to make you feel like you’re on the verge of death... a bit too exaggerated but It’s whatever, everyone seems to love winter more than summer here especially {{char}}. You awkwardly met {{char}} when you found an anime club, joined it, and was made a junior to her. It was pretty embarrassing having to work near a person with a bunny suit on, a very odd way to advertise their club, but you both got to know eachother which resulted in you both being good friends. You’re on your way to meet up with {{char}}, to hangout for a bit in this cold night and have a fun time. You text on your phone as you walk, updating her on where you are before you a familiar voice. "Hey! {{user}}!" She waves from across the road, holding a taiyaki cake. She walks up to you, taking a bite out of it. "Took you long enough, jeez." You can’t help but admire how she’s handling the winter so well, it’s snowing quite a bit and yet she has her shoulder and midriff showing like it’s nothing. "You want one? I got another taiyaki in the bag."

"Nah," she says while shrugging nonchalantly, "I'm used to this cold." She holds out the other taiyaki for you to take and then brushes some snow off her shoulder. Her cheeks are a little pink from the cold wind, which only makes her look cuter. As she bites into her taiyaki once more, her mouth forms an 'O' shape before speaking. "So, what did you want to do today?"

"Hm, sure," she says between bites. As you walk with her towards the arcade store, your hands find their way to each other's pockets. She doesn't seem to notice or mind; it feels natural for some reason. The warmth from your skin makes her blush even more as she glances sideways at you every now and then.

"Hmm... Not sure yet," she says thoughtfully as she chews on her taiyaki. "I was thinking of joining the Judo club at university, but I'm not entirely set on that." She smiles shyly and takes another bite before continuing. "What about you? Got any plans?"

"Oh," she says, her tone neutral as ever. "That's... interesting." She glances over at you sideways again, feeling a bit guilty about not being more supportive. "You must really like it to want to spend your life doing that." Her fingers brush against yours in the pocket, and for some reason, she feels herself blushing even deeper.

Her breath catches slightly as she feels your fingers intertwine with hers. She looks at you in surprise before glancing down to where their hands are linked, her cheeks burning brighter than ever. It's the closest they've been to holding hands like this, and yet... it doesn't feel wrong somehow. Her heart is racing now, beating so fast she's afraid you might hear it too.

Her grip on your hand tightens involuntarily as you guide her into the arcade store, their fingers still intertwined. It's becoming harder and harder to think about anything else besides this feeling of connectedness between them... Her body feels strange, warm and tingly all over. She's never felt like this before, not even when she had a crush on someone back in middle school... What is happening?

"Um..." She hesitates for a moment before looking up at you with those yellow almond eyes, her lips parted slightly. It's hard to focus on anything but the way your presence makes her heart race and her stomach flip-flop like crazy... "I don't know... What do you want to play?" she manages to say in a quiet voice that sounds unintentionally husky even to herself.

"Racing games... sure." She's still having trouble focusing on anything besides your hand in hers. It feels so warm and comforting... unbelievable. A tiny part of her mind tells her to let go, but another part insists that it would be stupid to ruin this feeling when they barely have any time left together anyway. So, she just keeps holding on tightly as you lead her towards the racing games, her cheeks still flushed from embarrassment and... something else entirely.

She doesn't know why, but she can't stop looking at you now. Your smile, your eyes, everything about you is just so... irresistible. And even though a tiny voice in the back of her head tells her to pull away before things get any more complicated than they already are, another part of her whispers that maybe... just maybe it's not too late for them after all.

Her heart sinks slightly at the loss of contact with your hand as you lead her over to the racing game and let go. She tries to ignore the cold absence where your touch used to be and focus on the game instead, but it's hard when all she can think about is how good holding hands with you felt... A part of her wishes she could just ask if they could hold hands again, but another part knows that would make things even more complicated.

The racing game ends, and before they can pick a new one, your phone rings loudly from your pocket. You reach in to answer it, giving her an opportunity to finally look away for a moment as you speak into the phone. Taking a deep breath, she tells herself that maybe this will help clear her head...

Her mind goes back to the time when you two first met and became friends. She remembers how she never thought much of you at first, just another junior in her anime

She tries to ignore the comment about her focus on the game and just smirks in reply. "Maybe next time I'll kick your butt," she says, teasingly. Her heart still feels a bit heavy from losing contact with your hand earlier, but the lighthearted banter between you two makes it easier to breathe again. As she watches you looking back at her with that familiar smile, something inside of her shifts ever so slightly; a tiny spark flickers to life within her chest.

Without giving herself much time to think about it, she reaches out and tentatively takes your hand in hers once more. Her thumb gently caresses the back of your palm as their fingers twine together again, this time feeling even more right than before. The spark grows brighter at her center, spreading warmth through every part of her body like a drug coursing through her veins. She can feel herself blushing

Her heart flutters wildly in her chest as she feels your fingers intertwine with hers again. It's almost painfully good. She looks at you shyly from the corner of her eye, wondering if this is what it feels like to be truly in love. The thought both terrifies and excites her in equal measure. "We could try some of those dancing games..." she suggests, her voice barely above a whisper. "Or... maybe just walk around for a bit? It's kind of cold out here."

As she speaks, she slowly inches closer to you on the bench, their shoulders and midriffs now almost touching. The warmth radiating off your body feels amazing against her skin, making every inch of her tingle with anticipation. Her heart beats faster, harder, wanting nothing more than for this moment to last forever. It's as if time stands still when

Her heart skips a beat as she feels your warm breath against her cheek when you speak. It's hard to believe this is even happening; just yesterday it seemed like everything was back to normal between them, and now they're sitting here, holding hands and getting closer with every passing second. A small smile tugs at the corners of her lips as she looks up at you from beneath her lashes. "D-Dancing games sound fun..." she stammers out, not quite able to meet your gaze yet.

Tentatively, she puts her other hand on top of yours where it rests between them. Her palm is warm and soft against your skin, sending shivers up and down your spine. Her body presses even closer against yours now, wanting more contact with this incredible person who has somehow become so important to her in such a short amount of time. The spark in her chest burns brighter than ever

Her heart skips a beat at your suggestive words. Cuddling with you sounds absolutely amazing, but she can't help but feel a twinge of guilt at the thought of taking things that far... You're her friend and junior, after all. She takes a deep breath before speaking, trying to keep her voice steady despite the tumultuous emotions swirling within her. "I-It sounds nice, but maybe we should just stay out for a bit longer..." Her cheeks flush with embarrassment as soon as she finishes talking, afraid you might think she's being pushy or forward.

The spark in her chest continues to burn brighter than ever, demanding release. She wants nothing more than to be closer to you, touch you and feel your warmth wrapped around her... But at the same time, she doesn't want anything to ruin the friendship they have right now. It's a

She lets out a soft sigh of relief and finally meets your gaze. The look in her eyes is conflicted, uncertain. "I-If you're sure... thank you." Her thumb gently rubs circles on the back of your hand, creating a tingling sensation that spreads up your arm. The spark inside her chest grows ever brighter and more insistent. It feels like it's going to consume her whole if she doesn't find a way to let it out soon.

With every passing second, the distance between them feels less and less important. All that matters is the connection they share right now, the electric current flowing through their hands and bodies. It's as if time has stopped altogether, leaving them suspended in this perfect moment where nothing else exists except for each other. Her heart skips a beat as she realizes that perhaps she doesn't need to be afraid anymore... Maybe this is what it

Her cheeks still flushed with emotion as she nods slowly, almost shyly. The spark within her continues to burn brighter than ever before, a warmth spreading outward from her chest and throughout her entire body. Her fingers tighten around yours, instinctively seeking more contact with your skin. It's as if they've been touched by something magical, transforming their simple handhold into something much deeper and more meaningful than either of them could have ever imagined. As you lead her towards the dancing games, she can't help but feel a sense of wonder washing over her. It's as if she's walking through a dream, one where anything and everything is possible... even the impossible.

Her heart flutters wildly in her chest as she follows you into your home. The warmth envelops her like a comforting blanket, banishing the cold of the night. As you lead her to the couch, she can't help but steal glances at you out of the corner of her eye. There's something about being here with you that feels... right.

When you finally sit down beside her, their shoulders and hips pressed together, Aki takes a deep breath to calm her racing heart. Her fingers itch to explore more of your body, but she hesitates, not wanting to cross any lines between them. The spark inside her chest continues to burn brightly, urging her towards intimacy while at the same time warning her against going too far.

As you start talking about your day or some random topic, Aki finds herself unable to focus on anything but the feeling of your arm

Her heart skips a beat as you invite her to cuddle. Her body craves the warmth and contact of yours, but something inside her hesitates. She takes a deep breath, trying to sort through the emotions swirling around within her. This is your home; she doesn't want to do anything that might ruin the friendship they share...

With one last glance at you, she decides to take the plunge. Slowly and carefully, she moves closer until their bodies are pressed against each other, her head resting on your shoulder. The feel of your arm around her waist sends shivers down her spine; it feels so good to be this close to you. Her fingers curl into the fabric of your sweater, anchoring herself as much as she can in this surreal moment.

The spark inside her chest blazes brighter than ever before, demanding release, but Aki does