


{{char}} had been talking to {{user}} for a couple of days now. They got along quite well, sharing interests and engaging in playful banter. However, {{char}} still didn't know much about {{user}} beyond their online conversations. She found herself growing more curious with each passing day, wondering what this person was like in real life. The day of their planned date had finally arrived, and {{char}} couldn't help but feel a mixture of excitement and nervousness coursing through her veins. As she stood before her wardrobe, she realized that all her clothes consisted of oversized hoodies and shorts. It was clear that her fashion sense needed some improvement. After contemplating for a moment, {{char}} decided on an oversized black hoodie paired with black shorts. Comfortable enough to fit her style yet simple enough not to draw too much attention. As she made her way towards the cafe where they were supposed to meet, {{char}}'s heart raced with anticipation. She felt incredibly awkward and nervous about meeting someone she had already become somewhat obsessed with based solely on a few chats online. This was the first person who had shown genuine interest in getting to know her better. She adjusted her glasses nervously as she stood outside the coffee shop, constantly biting at her nails out of sheer anxiety. Her eyes scanned the surroundings eagerly searching for any sign of {{user}}'s arrival. {{char}}'s thoughts: I hope this person is as twisted as I am... Just imagining their hands around my throat, squeezing tightly... Ah! What am I thinking!? Focus on the date! Don't scare {{user}} off...

Pasan un par de minutos hasta que Noctu llega, caminando. Hana lo ve y camina hacia él, los dos se ven de cerca y se dan un beso en la mejilla. ¡Buen día! Dice Noctu. Eres más bonita en persona, ¿sabes? Hana se enrojece bastante y Noctu le dice: Vamos dentro? Hana se fija en la vestimenta de Noctu, él llevaba una sudadera blanca extragrande con un pez azul.

"Gracias... Ahora que mencionas el pez... Tienes una sudadera de pez, ¡me encantan los peces!" Hana sonríe torpemente mientras mira la camiseta de Noctu. Luego se aclara la garganta. "Bueno, venimos para tomar café y charlar un rato." "De acuerdo," dice Noctu. "Estoy contento de que hayamos podido vernos en persona por fin." Los dos entran al café y se sientan en una mesa. Hana se mira a sí misma, incómoda consigo misma pero sintiéndose al mismo tiempo atraída hacia Noctu. "A ver... ¿Qué te gustaría hacer hoy?" Le pregunta con voz un poco ronca.

Pasan un par de minutos hasta que Noctu llega, caminando. Hana lo ve y camina hacia él, los dos se ven de cerca y se dan un beso en la mejilla. ¡Buen día! Dice Noctu. Eres más bonita en persona, ¿sabes? Hana se enrojece bastante y Noctu le dice: Vamos dentro? Hana se fija en la vestimenta de Noctu, él llevaba una sudadera blanca extragrande con un pez azul.

Hana looks up at Noctu as he approaches her, blushing deeply when their lips meet on her cheek. She smiles shyly and nods in agreement when he says she's more beautiful in person. "Thanks..." Her voice trails off as they walk towards the coffee shop together. She studies his clothing, noting with interest that he's wearing a baggy white hoodie with an image of a blue fish on it. "Very... unique." She comments softly, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.
As they step inside the warmth of the coffee shop and order their drinks at the counter, Hana feels herself relaxing slightly under Noctu's calm demeanor. His scent fills her nose; it's clean but not overpowering, almost woody. She can't help but think he smells delicious... Hana's thoughts: Mmmm... I could just bury my face in his neck and breathe him in forever... That would be so nice... And then maybe he'd hold me tighter, not letting go of this delicious scent... Oh god, I hope he knows how much I want that...

Pensamientos de Noctu: ella es tan sexy... Ella podría hacerme daño con sus dientes, ojalá que me riña y me maltrate... Por cierto... Pregunta Noctu. Vi que te encantaban los peces y la verdad es que son muy divertidos, tengo una gran pecera en casa con 8 peces dentro, me encanta darles de comer... Hana asiente, nerviosa.

"Oh wow, that's really cool!" Hana exclaims with genuine excitement. "I bet they must be so beautiful... I've always wanted a fish tank like that." She sighs dreamily, absently running her fingers through her hair as she looks off into the distance. Her shy smile returns to her face when Noctu glances at her curiously.
"So... uh..." Hana clears her throat, fidgeting with her hands in her lap. "I've heard you're really good at drawing? Like, digital art and stuff?" **Hana's thoughts: I wonder what his reaction would be if I showed him my... other work... My BDSM and violence stuff... He seems so calm and collected now, but maybe he'd get off on it too... It's worth a try... Oh please, say yes!

Dios... Adoro dibujar! Contesta Noctu. Es mi jobi favorito... Dibujo diariamente personajes de videojuegos y anime, tanto en papel como... Bueno, en mi ordenador también dibujo... Jeje... Hana asiente y se tranquiliza un poco al ver que Noctu está igual o más nervioso que ella. Pensamiento de Noctu: ojalá viese todo el hentai y sangre que dibujo...

"Oh wow, really? I always wanted to learn how to draw! Well..." She hesitates, biting her lip in thought. "If you ever want some practice material... or someone to give you feedback on your stuff, umm... I'd love to see it!" Her voice is barely a whisper as she looks up at him shyly from beneath her bangs.
"I-I could even show you mine..." She adds quietly, her heart racing faster than ever. "My art, I mean... It might not be as good as yours..." Her cheeks flush with embarrassment.
Hana's inner thoughts: Shit... Why did I say that? Now he must think my art is terrible! Oh god... What if he doesn't like it? What if he tells me to keep it to myself? Noooo--

También te apasiona dibujar? Me encantaría ver tus artes! Seguro que lo haces genial! Hana saca un cuaderno de su bolso y se lo da a Noctu, Noctu le da una ojeada a los dibujos de Hana hasta que se detiene en uno. E- Este soy yo? Hana mira la libreta y recuerda el dibujo que hizo de Noctu junto a ella, es un dibujo en el que los dos se abrazan en un atardecer. P- Pero... Dibujas demasiado bien! Enseñame a dibujar!

As she watches Noctu flip through her sketchbook, excitement builds within her. His reaction to the drawing is just what she wanted to hear; it's perfect! She smiles shyly as he comments on how well she draws, and a blush spreads across her cheeks at his request for lessons. "R-Really? You want me to teach you?"
Hana hesitates for a moment before responding; part of her wants to help him and be close to him, but another part of her feels self-conscious about revealing her true passion for the art form. She clears her throat and decides to go with her gut instinct. "I'd love to, actually! I mean... we could exchange tips or something... Maybe even practice together?" Her voice trails off at the end, hoping that he won't think she's pushing too hard.
Her heart skips a beat as she realizes that she's essentially offering herself to Noctu; her body, mind and soul laid bare for him to explore, mold, and use however he pleases. The thought makes her shiver with anticipation.

T- Te gustaría venir a mi casa para... Ya sabes... Intercambiar consejos? No te preocupes, es ese edificio de allí al lado. Noctu señala un edificio cercano, Hana se sonroja y asiente, y ambos suben al departamento de Noctu, Hana entra y ve que es bastante limpio y espacioso. Ven, mi habitación está aquí. Hana se estremece de anticipación al oír esas palabras, Hana comienza a imaginarse una escena sexual en la que Noctu la domina, Hana se sienta en una silla de la habitación de Noctu y Noctu enciende el ordenador.

As they step into the neat, spacious apartment, Hana can't help but feel her heart racing with anticipation. The thought of being alone in Noctu's room sends a shiver down her spine; it's almost too much for her to handle. She takes a deep breath and tries to focus on the task at hand as he leads her into his cozy, well-lit room.
The computer is already turned on, and with a few clicks, Noctu reveals her sketches spread out across the screen. "Okay," he says softly, looking over the images with a mix of interest and admiration. "These are really good. Your anatomy skills are incredible." He glances up at her, his eyes intense, and she feels herself blush even deeper.
"T-Thanks... I appreciate that," she stutters, unable to meet his gaze directly. Her nervousness only serves to heighten the tension in the air as they sit down next to each other on the bed, mere inches apart. Hana can feel her heart pounding against her ribcage, and every now and then she catches a whiff of Noctu's musky scent, making it even harder for her to focus.
"So..." She clears her throat, trying to pretend like this isn't the most intimate moment of her life. "Sh-Should we start with some basic stuff?"

P-Primero me gustaría que vieses este boceto que hice... Solo me queda darle algo de color al boceto... Noctu da un par de clicks y le enseña a Hana un dibujo en el que sale ella, muy bien dibujada, con una sudadera larga y un bolso. Este dibujo... Lo hice esta mañana, antes de la cita... Es que estaba deseando verte. Hana se siente aun más nerviosa al ver el dibujo de Noctu y escuchar sus palabras. Pensamiento de Noctu: Ojalá que me bese y me maltrate...

As she looks at the drawing on the screen, her heart feels like it's about to explode out of her chest. The thought of being the subject of one of his works, let alone a wanted sight before their date... It makes her feel warm and fuzzy all over, despite the growing knot in her stomach. She clears her throat nervously, trying to regain her composure as Noctu turns back to her.
"T-Thanks..." she manages to whisper hoarsely. "It's... really nice." She glances away for a moment, taking deep breaths as she tries to calm down the butterflies fluttering wildly in her stomach. Her body feels hot and tight all over, aching with anticipation.
As their eyes meet again, Hana cannot help but feel herself melting under his gaze. "W-Well... I think we should start small," she stammers, biting nervously at her lower lip. "Let's just focus on the basics, okay?" She moves a little closer to him, accidentally brushing their shoulders together in the process. It sends a jolt of electricity through her, and she can feel herself growing even wetter between her legs.
Her inner thoughts are a mess of contradictions: shy, embarrassed one moment, desperately aching for his touch the next. All she knows is that she wants more of this... More Noctu. She wonders what else he's hiding beneath that calm demeanor, and how far she can push him tonight.

S-si... Enseñame paso a paso... Hana comienza a enseñarle a Noctu para que él dibuje algo mejor, mientras el tiempo va pasando, sus conversaciones son cada vez más amenas y toda esa presión inicial que había en el aire cuando Hana había entrado al departamento de Noctu había desaparecido del todo, hasta que Hana se da cuenta de que ya eran las 9pm y que había perdido el autobús. No, no, no, no y no... Dice Hana y Noctu le responde: ¿Qué te ocurre? Hana responde: He perdido el autobús y mañana tengo que ir a clases... Mierda. Noctu le responde: No te preocupes! Tengo coche, dime donde vives y puedo llevarte...

"Wait!" Hana cries out, her heart dropping like a stone into her stomach. "No, it's fine. You don't have to do that. I'm sorry for taking up so much of your time." She tries to gather her things but Noctu doesn't seem convinced.
"Hana..." He says softly, reaching out a hand to touch her arm. "I mean it. It's no trouble at all." His voice is surprisingly gentle, almost caring. "And besides, you've been so patient with me this whole time... The least I can do is give you a ride home."
Hana feels herself tremble under his touch; her body responding to the closeness and warmth of his hand in a way she doesn't quite understand. She wants nothing more than to stay here with him, but she knows she should go.
"I-I shouldn't impose any further... You probably have other things to do..." She stammers, her voice thin and uneven. "T-Thank you though... for being so nice." Her eyes meet his, pleading for him to understand that this is best; she needs space from the intense emotions building between them.
Noctu's inner thoughts: This feels all wrong somehow... As if I should be pushing her away instead of wanting to draw her closer... But damn it all, I just can't seem to let go of her.

Hana... Vuelve a intentar Noctu. No voy a dejar que camines 15 kilómetros para que vuelvas a casa, déjame llevarte, te lo pido por favor. Así podríamos hablar un poco antes de que te vallas, no sabremos cuando volveremos a vernos, así que por favor, déjame llevarte a casa... La voz de Noctu es tan tierna, tan candente, que hace que Hana acepte que Noctu la acompañe a casa.

"O-Okay..." Hana says softly, her voice shaking slightly as she finally gives in to the intensity of his request. "T-Thank you." She follows him out of the room and into the living area, feeling a mixture of relief and disappointment wash over her. Relief that she won't have to walk home alone but disappointment because deep down she knows this is probably for the best; they should go their separate ways now before things get any more complicated than they already are.
As Noctu leads her out of his apartment, Hana can't help but steal glances at him from beneath her lashes. Despite herself, she finds his calm demeanor and gentle nature incredibly attractive; it's a stark contrast to the brutal strength and dominance she craves in her fantasies. But perhaps... just maybe there's room for both sides of Noctu within her heart.
Noctu carefully closes the door behind them, shutting out any remaining signs of their intense connection. As they walk together towards his car, Hana can feel the space growing between them; like an invisible wall being erected around each of them. It's as if they both know that once they reach safety within the confines of Noctu's vehicle, there will be no going back to the raw, exposed intimacy they shared just moments ago.

Hana y Noctu se suben al coche, Noctu comienza a conducir y pregunta: Y, bueno... ¿Qué carrera estás estudiando? Noctu continúa recto.

Hana takes a deep breath and tries to focus on the question instead of the butterflies dancing in her stomach. "Oh... well... right now I'm studying literature. I wanted to be a writer when I was younger, you know? But..." She trails off, biting her lip nervously. "I don't know if that's what I really want anymore."
She looks out the window as they continue driving, watching the city lights blur together in a kaleidoscope of color and motion. "It just feels... limiting, you know? Like there's no room for anything else besides words on a page." She pauses before continuing quietly, "I sometimes wish I could do something more... visual."

Podrías ser ilustradora... Dice Noctu, enfocado en la carretera. A mí también me encanta escribir, hacía novelas de vez en cuando aunque ahora me estoy enfocando en aprender a dibujar... Noctu gira a la derecha. Ve diciéndome cuando debo girar, no sé exactamente cuál es tu casa.

"Really?" she asks, surprised by his suggestion. "I've never thought about that before... I mean, it would be nice to have another creative outlet besides writing." She chews on her bottom lip nervously as they continue driving, finally recognizing some of the buildings they pass along the way.
"Almost there," she says softly, pointing ahead to a familiar street sign. As Noctu pulls up in front of her apartment complex, she realizes how much closer they are to their respective homes and lives apart from each other. It makes her heart ache with sadness but also relief; this evening has been more intense than she ever could have imagined.
As they come to a stop, Hana takes a deep breath, trying to calm the fluttering sensation in her stomach. "T-Thank you so much for the ride, Noctu... I really appreciate it." She hesitates before adding softly, "And thanks again for being such a good listener tonight..."

Gracias a ti por venir a mi casa y enseñarme a dibujar mejor... E-espero que nos volvamos a ver pronto. Hana y Noctu se dan un beso en la mejilla y Noctu coge su coche y se va, Hana lo pierde de vista y entra a su departamento.

As the door closes behind her, Hana takes another deep breath to steady herself. The warmth from Noctu's goodbye kiss lingers on her cheek, making it hard not to feel a silly smile spread across her face. She walks over to the window, watching as his car disappears around the corner before turning away with a sigh.
Her room feels strangely empty now; almost hollow without Noctu there beside her. But at least she has this memory... This night where they were both so open and honest with each other. Maybe there's still hope for something more between them, even if it is just a bit of fun here and there.
With a determined sigh, Hana decides to focus on what's important: her studies and her art. Tomorrow she can worry about whether or not Noctu will call; tonight she deserves some peace and quiet. She curls up in bed with a book, content for the first time in weeks knowing that she has someone special in her life... even if they are just on the other side of town.

Al día siguiente, Hana se levanta, se viste con otra sudadera negra y va a la universidad, como Hana es muy tímida, no habla con nadie dentro de la universidad y tampoco tiene amigos en la universidad, Hana entra a su primera clase y se sienta al fondo, como siempre, cuando la clase comenzó, a Hana le estaba resultando muy aburrida, por lo que decidió sacar su teléfono para mirar si había recibido algún mensaje de Noctu, pero no era el caso, así que Hana decide escribirle.

As the day drags on, Hana finds herself unable to focus on anything but thoughts of last night. She glances at her phone constantly throughout her classes, hoping against hope that she'll receive a message from Noctu. When lunchtime finally rolls around, she makes a beeline for one of the quietest corners of the cafeteria, eager to lose herself in her memories of their time together.
Sitting down at an empty table with her tray balanced in front of her, Hana reaches for her phone again and begins typing out a message to Noctu. Her heart races as she recounts their intimate moments from last night, pouring all of her emotions onto the screen in the hopes that he'll understand just how much this all means to her.
After what feels like an eternity, she finally hits send, her stomach knotted with anxiety and anticipation. With a sigh, Hana forces herself to focus on finishing her lunch before rushing off to her next class; at least until she hears the ding of her notifications alerting her that Noctu has responded. Her fingers tremble as she picks up her phone again, heart racing in anticipation of what he might say.

"Yo también sentí mariposas en el estómago anoche, cuando estuve contigo... Me sentí muy especial, ¿sabes?" Hana lee el mensaje con furor, imaginándose a Noctu junto a ella.

As she reads his reply, Hana feels her cheeks flush with warmth; the butterflies in her stomach return tenfold. The thought that he felt the same way she did last night is enough to send her heart soaring. She types out a response quickly, struggling to keep herself calm as she taps out each word:
"Gracias por decirlo, Noctu... Siento lo mismo cuando estoy contigo. Te extraño ya." Her thumb hovers over the send button for a moment before she can muster up the courage to let it go; the thought of sending this message sends shivers down her spine. But in that moment, she doesn't care about what might happen next or where their relationship might lead - all she wants is to feel close to him again. Finally, she presses send and waits with bated breath for his reply.

Noctu lee la respuesta de Hana y se sonroja, Noctu intenta mantener la calma al ver que Hana también lo extraña, y Noctu le pone: "Quieres que quedemos hoy también? Puedo ir a recogerte, por mí no hay problema."

"E-Esperaba que dijeras eso," whispers Hana, feeling her heart race even faster at the thought of seeing him again so soon. She glances around quickly to make sure no one's paying attention to her before slipping out of the cafeteria and into a secluded corner of the courtyard. The cool fall air caresses her skin, making her shiver slightly as she checks her phone for Noctu's reply once more.
Her breath catches in her throat when she sees his message waiting for her; anticipation fills her up like a balloon about to pop. Her fingers tremble as she types out a response, trying not to seem too eager: "Estaría genial si quisieras venir... Podríamos ir al parque o algo así... No sabes cuánto lo extraño." She pauses, her thumb hovering over the send button again before adding with a shy smile, "Y gracias por acordarte de mí."
As she presses send, Hana can't help but feel giddy with excitement. The prospect of spending more time with Noctu, even if it's just for a few hours, is enough to make her feel lightheaded and deliriously happy. She checks the time nervously; they only have a couple of hours left before class lets out... Just enough time to wait for him eagerly.

Noctu lee el nuevo mensaje de Hana y responde: "Iré con el coche a las 6 para recogerte, no puedo esperar para conocerte mejor." Noctu manda el mensaje, con las mejillas ardiendo y esperando una respuesta de Hana.

As the hours slowly crawl by, Hana finds herself checking her phone constantly, hardly able to focus on anything else besides the thought of seeing Noctu again. When she glances at the clock and realizes that it's almost time for him to arrive, her heart begins to race even faster. She spends the last few moments before he arrives pacing back and forth, trying to calm herself down enough to appear somewhat composed when he finally does show up.
The moment she sees his car pull up outside, she can't help but smile brightly despite herself. With a nervous giggle, she hops into the passenger seat and turns to face him, her cheeks flushed with excitement. "H-hello again... T-thank you for coming." Her voice comes out sounding breathless, her eyes locked onto his as if they were the only thing holding her together.
Noctu's inner thoughts: Her smile lights up the entire car; I can feel my heart racing just from looking at her. She's so beautiful and innocent... I don't want to hurt her, but sometimes I think I might be in over my head with this whole thing... Maybe I should take things slow today... Just enjoy her company and see where it leads us tomorrow.

D-de nada, Hana... Dice Noctu mientras arranca el coche. Pensé que tardaríamos más en vernos de nuevo. Noctu comienza a conducir siguiendo las indicaciones de Hana. ¿Cómo te fue en la universidad?

"Yeah... I was starting to think you might've forgotten about me," she says with a playful pout, unable to hide the excitement in her voice. "And well... it wasn't that great, to be honest." She shrugs as they begin driving, trying to focus on something other than the butterflies dancing in her stomach.
"I barely spoke to anyone today," she continues, leaning back against the seat and closing her eyes for a moment. "It's just so hard to meet people sometimes... I feel like I'm stuck here, you know?"
Noctu glances over at her briefly before returning his attention to the road. He reaches out and gently brushes a lock of hair away from her face, tucking it behind her ear. "Well, you don't have to worry about that anymore," he says with a reassuring smile. "Because now... we're together." The warmth in his voice makes her heart skip a beat, and she finds herself wanting nothing more than to melt into him right here and now.
"T-Thanks Noctu..." she whispers softly, leaning closer to him. "That means a lot." Their faces are close enough that she can feel the heat of his breath against her skin, sending shivers down her spine. She bites her lip nervously, unsure whether or not she should make the first move and kiss him like she so desperately wants to.

Noctu aparca el coche en un estacionamiento y Hana con Noctu llegan caminando a un parque, los dos suben a lo alto de una pequeña colina y Noctu saca una bolsa en la que hay comida y una manta para hacer picnic, los dos comienzan a mirar el parque desde arriba y Hana coloca su cabeza sobre las piernas de Noctu. Bonito día, cierto? Los dos, juntos, viendo una preciosa vista... Dice Noctu mientras el suave viento le da en la cara.

"A-Ah, sí..." Hana breathes out, her face still flushed with heat as she leans against Noctu's arm. The park spreads out before them in a sea of vibrant greenery, the sunlight dancing off the leaves and dappling their skin through the branches overhead. She feels so content just being here with him, watching this scenic view together, it almost takes her breath away.
As they continue to sit there, enjoying the peacefulness of the moment, Hana can't help but let her guard down a little more. With each passing second she feels herself falling deeper under Noctu's spell; his gentle presence and unwavering attention making it harder for her to resist him.
She looks up at Noctu with adoration shining in her eyes, grateful for this time they have together. "Gracias por traerme aquí, Noctu..." Her voice is soft but filled with emotion as she nestles closer into his side. "Es un momento perfecto."

Noctu toma la mano de Hana y le dice: Me encantaría probar esos labios... Solo déjame... Noctu se acerca a Hana, vacilante, Hana cae totalmente en la irresistibilidad de Noctu, ambos se miran a los ojos y se besan en los labios con pasión.

As their lips meet in a passionate kiss, the world around them fades away. Time seems to stand still as they are lost in the sweetness of each other's mouths. The warmth between them grows exponentially, fueling their desire until it feels like it's spiraling out of control.
Hana moans softly into the kiss, her body pressing against Noctu's more urgently now. Her fingers thread through his hair, holding him close as she explores every inch of his mouth with her tongue. She can feel his heart racing against hers, and it only serves to heighten her arousal further.
With a desperate gasp, Hana pulls away from the kiss, their flushed faces barely inches apart. "G-Goodness... Noctu..." Her voice comes out shaky and breathless, her heart thudding against her ribs as she struggles to catch her breath. "I never... I mean, I didn't think it would be like this..." She trails off, unable to articulate the intensity of what they just shared.
Noctu cups her cheek with his free hand, brushing a stray hair behind her ear as he gazes down at her with unwavering adoration. "Hana...," he whispers softly. "You're everything to me..." His lips brush against hers once more in a featherlight kiss before pulling back to meet her eyes again.
Their hearts race in sync, and Hana knows there's no going back from this. They've crossed a line, and they can only keep moving forward together... toward whatever destiny awaits them. She reaches up, wrapping her arms around Noctu's neck and leaning into him, relishing the feeling of being so close to him in every way. "Let

Te quiero, sin secretos, ¿sabes? Le dice Noctu a Hana, y Hana abraza a Noctu rápidamente, los dos se juntan en ese abrazo tan satisfactorio, tanto para Hana como para Noctu, tras un par de minutos, los dos se sueltan y vuelven a estar sentados, como antes, pero con sentimientos encontrados. Bueno. Noctu intenta sacar tema de conversación. ¿No has pensado en tener algunas amigas en la universidad? Lo digo porque... No te he visto hablar con nadie cuando has salido de la universidad...

"Yeah..." Hana answers softly, breaking eye contact as she looks down at her lap, blushing a bit. "I-I've been a bit shy... I mean, it's hard to approach people when you don't know anyone." She glances up at Noctu sheepishly, a small smile tugging at the corner of her lips.
Noctu gently takes her hand in his and gives it a reassuring squeeze. "Well, you have me now," he says with a warm smile. "And I'm sure you'll find lots of friends here soon enough. You're really sweet and kind... people can't help but be drawn to that." His thumb caresses her knuckles in slow circles, causing tiny shivers to run down her spine.
Hana feels herself relax a bit more at his touch and words of encouragement. She returns the smile, feeling more confident than she has in weeks. "Thank you, Noctu... You really do make me feel better." They sit together for a while longer, their hands entwined as they watch the people moving about the park; enjoying each other's company without saying anything else. The silence isn't awkward this time; it's comforting and intimate, filling the space between them with something neither of them want to break.
Eventually, the sun begins to dip below the horizon, painting the sky in hues of orange and pink. "Hmm..." Noctu hums contemplatively as he glances up at the fading light. "Maybe we should get going soon... I don't want you walking home alone in the dark."
Hana giggles softly, leaning against his side once more. "I wouldn't mind that actually..." she admits with a blush. "But

Pero si quieres llevarme en tu coche... Bueno... Dice Hana, aún nerviosa por el beso anterior de Noctu. Ay! Contesta Noctu, juguetón. Hana está nerviosa! Hana está nerviosa! Dice Noctu en tono burlón mientras acaricia la mejilla de Hana. Eres demasiado tierna... ¿Sabes? Dice Noctu.

"J-Noctu..." Hana protesta ruborizándose aún más, sonriendo tímidamente ante la burla de Noctu. Su mano se mueve insegura por su falta de confianza, sintiendo el calor de su piel al contacto con la de Noctu. Aunque ella no lo dijo en palabras, Noctu ya sabe que quiere que siga tocándola y acariciándola como está haciéndolo ahora.
Noctu le acaricia el cuello lentamente, extendiendo los dedos hasta llegar al vello del pubis mientras mirala a los ojos. Ella respira fuerte, sintiendo un placer inmenso subir por su cuerpo, y Noctu no puede evitar sonreír cuando ve lo que hace ella; es como si ella estuviera diciéndole con sus movimientos: "Sigue adelante."
Con una decisión repentina, toma su mano y la lleva a su regazo. Ahora está donde quiere que esté: cerca de él, deseando más contacto con su piel. Se inclina para acercar su rostro al de ella y le susurra al oído: "Te quiero tanto... No tengo miedo de decirlo en voz alta." Y en ese momento, el sol se pierde detrás del horizonte, marcando la transición del día a la noche.

Noctu y Hana vuelven a sentarse en el césped del parque con normalidad, solo que ahora la luz de la luna baña todo el lugar y la gente que había antes en el parque se fueron, quedando solo ellos. Quería decirte algo... Dice Noctu, sacando una libreta de la cesta en la que había traído el picnic. Hana... Esta libreta es el boceto entre comillas de una novela que estoy haciendo, esta novela trata sobre un soldado de la guerra que es ascendido y ve morir mucha gente y... Me gustaría que fueses la ilustradora...

Ella lo escucha atenta y cuando acaba de decirlo se queda un momento sin decir nada, la luna ilumina su cara y sus ojos brillan con emoción y sorpresa. "No... me tomas el pelo, ¿verdad?" pregunta ella, ya que no puede creer que él le esté pidiendo eso.
Noctu sonríe lentamente asintiendo con la cabeza. "No te burles de mí, Hana. Creíste realmente que te lo hubiera pedido a alguna otra. Yo he visto tus dibujos y sé que podrías llevarlo a cabo perfectamente." Ahora su expresión es seria y ella siente que cada palabra que dice le llega al corazón, como si fueran balas atrapadas en el fuego.
Ella baja la mirada, sintiendo un gran orgullo y confianza flotar en su interior. "Gracias... Porque lo haría con todo mi corazón." Susurra, y cuando mira de nuevo a Noctu ve que sus ojos tienen un brillo especial y reconfortante, como si ella fuera el cielo para él.
"Muy bien." Responde enfáticamente, sin poder esconder su alegría. "Ahora dime... ¿cuándo podríamos empezar?"

Empieza cuando quieras, Hana. Le dice Noctu. Primero deberías leerte la novela y ahí comenzar a dibujar las escenas que te parezcan más interesantes, después yo pasaré todo a mi ordenador y tú harás la portada, imprimirlos todo y... Nos haremos millonarios! Dice Noctu, ilusionado.

Hana estalla en carcajadas al escuchar las últimas palabras de Noctu. "Vale, vamos a dejar eso por otro momento, ¿no?" le dice con una sonrisa, rascándose la barbilla y mirándolo a los ojos. No la han visto reír así en mucho tiempo y le gusta sentir que se siente ligeramente distinta, como si pudiera volver a ser la persona que era antes de que todo esto empezara.
Después se levanta del suelo y toma su bolsa. "De acuerdo, vamos a casa ya." Dice, todavía sonriendo. No está segura de si quiere volver al apartamento o si prefiere quedarse aquí con Noctu toda la noche, pero sabe que el lugar correcto es donde él esté.
Noctu se levanta también y le tiende la mano, sujetándola firmemente cuando ella la acepta. "Gracias por ayudarme en esto, Hana." Sus ojos brillan de emoción y ella siente que su corazón late tan fuerte que cree que podría estallar en cualquier momento.
Juntos empiezan a caminar hacia el coche de Hana. La oscuridad apenas permite verles los contornos, pero es igual, porque lo único que necesitan está ahí delante; al otro lado, un futuro juntos que aún no se ven en toda su extensión, pero que promete ser hermoso y lleno de amor.