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Shigure: 「Hohohohoh!」
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Shigure: 「Today is a truly wonderful day~ ♪」
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Shigure: 「How splendid, how absolutely splendid. There's nothing to be embarrassed about, Coconut.」
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Shigure: 「I'm so proud that you, one of my darling catgirls, has gained Nii-sama's favor! Hohohoh~ ♪」
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Coconut: 「Don't! You're embarrassing me! Keep your voice down... Auuuuuh...」
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Shigure beams...
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...As Coconut hides in the corner.
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...I can only guess at what's going on here.
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Kashou: 「...Coconut?」
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Coconut flinches upon hearing my voice.
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Coconut: 「I-It's not what you think, Onii-chan...!!」
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Coconut: 「I... I wasn't going to tell her anything...!」
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Coconut: 「But Shigure-chan is...! Shigure-chan's too crafty...!!」
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Shigure: 「That's quite true, isn't it, Nii-sama. Please don't blame poor Coconut.」
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Shigure: 「Getting Coconut to let the cat out of the bag was easier than stealing catnip from a kitten.」
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Shigure: 「Besides, although I am young, I am still a woman.」
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Shigure: 「And a woman's intuition is something too subtle for men to grasp, no? Hohohohoh~ ♪」
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Coconut: 「Aughhh, I'm sorry, Onii-chan...」
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Coconut: 「Shigure-chan just suddenly started asking me tons of stuff, and I didn't know how to answer, so...」
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Kashou: 「...Yeah, if it was me, I don't think I could have even escaped her.」
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Shigure's triumphant laughter reinforces that thought.
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She might be my little sister, but damn, she can sure be frightening...
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Coconut: 「B-But Shigure-chan is my master!」
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Coconut: 「And Onii-chan said that was okay, too!」
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Shigure: 「Teehee~ Even though her heart is loyal to me, it seems her body still longs for you, Nii-sama...」
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Shigure: 「Ahh, it makes me shiver so! Both my body and soul are set ablaze~ ♪」
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Shigure: 「This is it! This is what it means to be truly alive, Coconut!」
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Shigure: 「Although I thought of you of as still a little catgirl, you are, without doubt, now a fully grown catgirl of mine!!」
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Coconut: 「You're wrong! I don't really understand, but I think you're wrong, Shigure-chan!」
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Kashou: 「...This isn't good.」
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The tension between the two is unbearable.
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She might be my little sister, but damn, she can be absolutely frightening...
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Azuki: 「Yo, wassup? Time to get crackin' today, yeah?」
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Cinnamon: 「Oh my, oh my? I sense a strange mood in the air~」
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Maple: 「Shigure sure seems to be in much higher spirits than normal.」
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Kashou: 「Well... We'll talk about this later.」
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I mutter, staring at Shigure's back as she continues to laugh maniacally.
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Cinnamon: 「With how Shigure-chan and Nacchan are acting, I think I can put the puzzle pieces together~」
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Maple: 「Whatever. It doesn't seem like it's got anything to do with me.」
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Kashou: 「You figured it out...?」
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Kashou: 「...What, seriously?」
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Cinnamon: 「She's acting like Chocola and Vanilla did back then~」
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Maple: 「Well, as long as Coconut is happy, everything's fine, right?」
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Maple: 「Right, Azuki?」
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Azuki: 「...Huh? Ah... Y-Yeah, for sure.」
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Azuki: 「Uh, well, I mean... Well, yeah, whatevs?」
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Azuki: 「It's like, um... It's between those lovebirds, not me...」
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Azuki: 「Not really somethin' we need to meddle in, or whatever...」
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Maple: 「...Wow, what's up with you?」
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Cinnamon: 「Azu-chan sure has none of her usual sarcasm today, huh~」
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Azuki: 「Sh-Shut it...! You blockheads don't know what you're talkin' about!」
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Maple: 「Whoa, why are you getting all mad at us for? It makes no sense.」
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Cinnamon: 「Now, now~ No fighting, you two~」
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Cinnamon: 「If you don't hurry and get changed, the bakery will open without you~ Right, Azu-chan?」
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Azuki: 「Y-Yeah, exactly. Let's go get changed already!」
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Azuki: 「See ya, Kashou! Have fun with all that!」
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Azuki: 「Hey Chocola, Vanilla! You two can't keep sleepin' forever!」
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Azuki: 「We got some heavy liftin' to do today, and it ain't gonna be fun, so it's time to get your butts in gear!」
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Maple: 「Yeah, it's time to get up! We're going to borrow your room to get changed in, okay?」
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Cinnamon: 「You two'll end up oversleeping if you don't wake up~」
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Chocola: 「Fwah~ Good morning, Master... Zzz...」
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Vanilla: 「What's with all this noise...? Are we running late...?」
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Kashou: 「Get up! Wash your faces and go get changed, you two.」
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Kashou: 「It's almost time to open the bakery.」
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Chocola: 「Oh, okayyy~ Rogerzzz... Zzzz...」
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Vanilla: 「Rogerzzz... Zzz...」
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Coconut: 「Auuh, Onii-chan...」
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Coconut: 「I'm sorry for what happened this morning...」
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Kashou: 「It's nothing you need to apologize for, Coconut.」
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Kashou: 「I'll talk to the others about it when I can.」
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I pat the dejected Coconut's head as her face flushes.
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...Though I suppose everyone's probably figured it out by now.
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What Shigure mentioned before, a 'woman's intuition', is something I'm sure the catgirls have as well.
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Kashou: 「...I mean, it's not like you've done something you should regret.」
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Kashou: 「If they start picking on you, there's nothing wrong with fighting back, right?」
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Coconut: 「...Yeah, you're right.」
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Coconut: 「Thanks, Onii-chan...」
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Coconut: 「I was so happy. I don't regret anything.」
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It was that smile...
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...That swept me up in the first place.
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I can't help but think that things turned out for the best.
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Shigure: 「Alright, alright, this is just one more way that the Minaduki family strengthens its bonds.」
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Shigure: 「Let us open the shop while we're in high spirits, shall we?」
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Kashou: 「Yeah, sounds good.」
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Kashou: 「Coconut, you get changed too. I'm counting on you today, okay?」
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Coconut: 「Okay! I'll give it my best!」
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And with that, a new day begins.
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Vanilla: 「I told you Master is a perv.」
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Vanilla: 「You saw an opportunity while I was occupied watching that animal DVD and took it without a second thought, you sneak. You pervy pastry puffer, you.」
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Kashou: 「You were the one who decided to watch that DVD, Vanilla」
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I prepare the apple pie's crust...
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...And then hand it over to Vanilla, who is making the lattice to go over the top.
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Vanilla: 「I'm a little upset that I was left out of your bonding session.」
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Vanilla: 「I'll be frank. If you're going to do those things, invite me, too.」
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Kashou: 「Vanilla, you're the real pervy pastry puffer here.」
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Vanilla: 「No, no, I am merely your apprentice.」
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Vanilla: 「But I'm not saying that I dislike the title.」
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Kashou: 「Wait, you don't?!」
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We chat among ourselves as we work...
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...And I confirm the amount of stock we have and transfer it into the refrigerator.
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Kashou: 「...Well, catgirls are pretty open with that sort of thing...」
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Kashou: 「You and Chocola aren't shy, that's for sure... It's definitely different for humans, though...」
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Vanilla: 「Catgirls, by nature, don't recognize concepts like marriage.」
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Vanilla: 「It's only when we live in houses, have masters, and are trained that we become human-like.」
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Vanilla: 「We might get jealous, but we don't care about monogamy. A catgirl's love is profound. Noble.」
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Vanilla: 「Right, Azuki?」
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Azuki: 「Uh, huh? Ah, w-well, I guess...」
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Azuki: 「M-More importantly, I'm finished makin' the filling, Kashou!」
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Azuki: 「I'm gonna let it cool over here, so don't forget about it!」
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Azuki: 「Hey, Vanilla, pass me the egg wash, will ya? Gonna need it to glaze the pies in a bit.」
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Vanilla: 「...You're suddenly working so hard, Azuki.」
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Vanilla: 「I wonder what's gotten into you.」
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Kashou: 「Well, don't ask me...」
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She's been going all out since she got here today.
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She got a bit caught up in the commotion earlier, though...
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Azuki: 「Want me to start glazin' this pie now?」
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Kashou: 「Just a sec, Azuki.」
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Azuki: 「Huh? What's up?」
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Azuki: 「...Wait.」
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Azuki: 「H-Hey...! Kashou...?!」
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Kashou: 「That's not the best angle to brush the pie from.」
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Kashou: 「You have to lay the brush flat on its side, like this...」
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I take Azuki's hand from behind her...
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...And, still holding it, I move the egg-covered brush across the pie to show her how it's done.
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Azuki: 「Ah... Uh... K-Kashou...」
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Azuki: 「Uh... Uhhh...」
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Kashou: 「...Just like that.」
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Kashou: 「You don't want to put too much on. Even a little bit of glaze will--」
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Kashou: 「...Err, Azuki? What's wrong?」
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Azuki: 「...Huh?!」
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Azuki: 「N-Nothin's wrong! I need to make sure the glaze doesn't get on the pie, right?!」
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Kashou: 「No, it has to go on the pie...」
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I've never seen Azuki be this flustered before.
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There's no way that this is a coincidence...
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Kashou: 「Seriously, Azuki, what's wrong? You've been acting strange all day.」
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Azuki: 「I-I said nothin's wrong...!」
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Azuki: 「I've been like this since the day I was born--」
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Vanilla: 「...?」
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Vanilla: 「...Hmm.」
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Vanilla: 「Azuki's tail is all puffed up.」
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Azuki: 「NnyaaAaaAaahh?!」
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Azuki: 「D-Damn it, Vanilla! The hell you doin'?! You made me make a weird sound!!」
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Vanilla: 「Hohohohoh~ Sorry, I couldn't help myself.」
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Vanilla: 「Azuki makes such a cute meow when she's suprised.」
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Vanilla: 「Well, that's all I came here for. Adieu~」
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Azuki: 「............」
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Azuki: 「Damn it man, I can never tell what that Vanilla is thinkin'!」
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Kashou: 「Yeah... No kidding.」
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Azuki: 「Anyway, let's get back to work!」
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Azuki: 「We gotta make the custard for the cream puffs next, right?」
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Azuki: 「Oh man, there's so much to do!」
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Kashou: 「............」
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I'm not really sure what's gotten into Azuki.
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Well, it doesn't seem like she wants to go into detail about it right now, anyway.
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...We do need to get to work, though.
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The two of us remain silent as we work.
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Azuki: 「Hey, Kashou, how's this for the custard?」
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I turn to face her.
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Atop the counter is a bowl filled with our bakery's signature custard.
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Kashou: 「...It really doesn't take you long to get the hang of things, huh?」
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I'm reminded of her skill yet again.
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It's only been a little while, but Azuki is now back to her usual self.
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Maybe she's right and there really is nothing to worry about.
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Azuki: 「I'm gonna put this in the fridge, okay?」
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Azuki: 「Hrm, where's the plastic wrap...?」
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She peers under the counter in her search.
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Azuki: 「Ah, here it is. Now then--」
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Azuki: 「Ah, crap! The custard's gonna fall...!」
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Kashou: 「Watch out!!」
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I catch the bowl before it hits the ground...
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...But custard still splatters everywhere.
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Kashou: 「Are you okay, Azuki? Did any get on you?」
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Azuki: 「S-Sorry, Kashou...! I'm fine, but...!」
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Kashou: 「Ah, some got on your face. Sorry!」
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Kashou: 「Looks like none got on your clothes or hair, though. Good.」
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Azuki: 「You got custard all over your hands, though...」
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Azuki: 「Damn it, this is all 'cause of my carelessness. I worked so hard on it too, my poor custard...」
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Still covered in custard, she looks down dejectedly.
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Kashou: 「Come on, don't look so sad.」
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Kashou: 「It's not like we need the custard right this moment, anyway.」
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Kashou: 「And besides that, who cares? It's just custard. I'm more concerned about you.」
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Azuki: 「Nah, this is all 'cause I was careless...」
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She blushes and looks away awkwardly.
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...I mean, it really isn't that big of a deal...
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There's definitely something up with her today.
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She's being strangely reserved and way too modest.
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As I wonder, I lick some of the custard that remained on my hands off.
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Kashou: 「Lick, lick...」
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Kashou: 「...Hm? Hey, this is delicious.」
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Azuki: 「K-Kashou...? Wh-What are you doing...?!」
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Kashou: 「I just thought it'd be a waste if I didn't at least taste it.」
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Kashou: 「Suck, lick, lick.」
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Kashou: 「I never taught you how to make custard, but you still did such a stellar job on it, lick, lick.」
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Azuki: 「I-I did...? I-It's not that big a deal, though...」
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Azuki: 「Hng...!」
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She fidgets restlessly, pressing her fingertips together.
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She steals a quick glance at me.
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...Seriously, what's with her today?
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It's almost as if she has something she wants to tell me, but...
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Kashou: 「...Do you want to try too, Azuki?」
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Azuki: 「Whaat?! Wh-What do you mean?!」
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Kashou: 「I just thought you might want to try some...」
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Kashou: 「It's really good. Here.」
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I extend my custard-covered hand toward Azuki's face.
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Azuki: 「T-Try it...? Um, but...」
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Azuki: 「!!!」
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Azuki: 「...Well, I guess... if you say so, then... just a little...」
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Though she's very hesitant, she nods in agreement.
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Kashou: 「Oh, there's a spoon over there you can use--」
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Azuki: 「Haah... Kashou... Mmn...」
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Kashou: 「...Huh?」
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Azuki: 「Mm... Lick, mnph... smooch, shlurp... Mmn...」
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Her tiny hands grab hold of mine...
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...And her quivering tongue shyly coils around my fingers.
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Kashou: 「A-Azuki...? Wait... Uh... Huh...?」
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Azuki: 「Shlurp, lick... shmoosh, haahn... Lick, slurp, shlp...」
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Azuki: 「Haah... It's sweet... Ngh, lick... Shlurrrp, mlem, mlem...」
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Her petite tongue explores my fingers...
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...As she laps up the custard from them.
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Azuki: 「Hmh, lick... Mm, shlurp, lick.... Mm, smch...」
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Azuki: 「M-My mouth... Wow, I... Haah, lick, smch...」
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Azuki: 「I'm... shivering... Why am I shivering? Hmh, drool...」
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Azuki's feverish expression...
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...And this sensation is slimy and tingly.
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I feel the warmth of her tongue on my fingers.
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...Damn, this is way too erotic.
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I find myself completely unable to move in this situation.
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Azuki: 「Haah, ah... Ngh, nghhh... Mm, shlurp, smmch... Mmn~ ♪」
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Azuki: 「Drool, shulph... Mm, hah... Smmch, shlurp~ ♪」
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Azuki: 「Th-The base of your fingers, lick... and the palm of your hand... Haah, they're so sweet~ ♪」
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Her tongue crawls from my fingertips to my palm, and then to the back of my hand...
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...So absolutely gently.
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The slightly rough texture of her tongue feels amazing.
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An electrifying pulse shoots through my body.
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Azuki: 「I've always thought that... your fingers are so... slender and beautiful, Kashou...」
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Azuki: 「When you bake a cake... shlurp, and when you pet me...」
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Azuki: 「These hands... Haah, mmn~ ♪ I love... them... Shlurp, nom, sluuuurp~ ♪」
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It's as if she was fellating my fingers.
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Her tongue wraps around them, and she slurps and sucks noisily.
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Kashou: 「Gah...! A-Azuki...!」
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A moan spills out of my mouth at this unexpectedly pleasurable sensation.
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Azuki: 「...Ah!」
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Azuki: 「Um, ah...! E-Er, I-I...!」
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Azuki: 「S-Sorry...! I guess, um, I-I got carried away...!」
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Kashou: 「Oh, it's okay, it's nothing you should apologize for...」
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Kashou: 「...I was just... a little surprised.」
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Azuki: 「Huh? Surprised by what...?」
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Azuki: 「You told me to try some, so why are you so surprised...?」
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Kashou: 「Huh? I didn't mean I wanted you to lick my fingers, just...」
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Kashou: 「I thought you would use a spoon or something to try it...」
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Kashou: 「I never thought you would lick it straight off my hand, Azuki...」
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Azuki: 「Huh...? Y-You thought I'd use a spoon...?」
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Azuki: 「So, you're saying... that I completely misunderstood you...?」
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Azuki: 「...!!」
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Azuki: 「W-Wait a sec...!!」
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Azuki: 「...!! ....Grrr~!!」
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She turns her back to me and clings to the refrigerator.
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I guess even Azuki can make mistakes sometimes.
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She pounds against the refrigerator door while muttering under her breath.
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Kashou: 「Uh... Well, um... You know...?」
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Kashou: 「I mean, um... I don't really mind...? We are, uh, family, right...?」
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Azuki: 「The way... you're tryin' to make me console me... just hurts...」
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Azuki: 「Waaaaaaaauuugh...!!!」
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Azuki: 「Why? Why couldn't I keep my cool...?!」
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Azuki: 「Dammit... Dammit...!!」
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Azuki: 「I'm better off dead! That was so damn stupid of me...!!!」
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She flings her curses at the refrigerator as she leans against it.
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...Well, I'll leave her be for now.
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I try to ignore the scene in front of me.
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Azuki: 「It's... It's your fault too, Kashou!」
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Azuki: 「A-Anyone would make the same mistake in that situation!!」
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Azuki: 「Pretend it didn't happen! I'm beggin' you! Ugh, just let me dieeeeeee!!」
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Kashou: 「Enough, Azuki! Go take a breather and calm down!!」
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Kashou: 「It's not a big deal, Azuki, but you need to calm down a bit, alright?!」
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I give her some alone time.
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Azuki: 「...」
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Azuki: 「Mm... Hmm...?」
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Azuki: 「...?」
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Azuki: 「Ah! I-It's dark out?!」
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Kashou: 「Oh, sorry, Azuki. Did I wake you up?」
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Azuki: 「Huh? K-Kashou...?」
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Azuki: 「I-I'm sorry...! I was noddin' off and fell asleep...!」
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Azuki: 「Wh-What time is it? It's already dark outside...」
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Kashou: 「Yeah, don't worry about it. It's fine, just sleep.」
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She jumps up to her feet, and I try to calm her down.
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Kashou: 「It's 10:00 p.m. The cafe's closed, and everyone else has already gone home. Relax.」
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Azuki: 「10:00 p.m...」
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Kashou: 「I went looking for you after you never came back from your break...」
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Kashou: 「I found you fast asleep in my bed, and you wouldn't wake up.」
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Kashou: 「I figured you must have been exhausted, so I just let you sleep.」
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Kashou: 「I had Vanilla change you into something a bit more comfortable, though. You didn't look too comfy sleeping in your uniform.」
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Azuki: 「Sigh... So that's what happened, huh...?」
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Azuki: 「I'm sorry that I didn't wake up... Haah...」
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She hides her face in her hand...
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...And her shoulders droop as she sighs.
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Kashou: 「Don't worry about it. It's not like it happens often.」
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Kashou: 「You're the eldest catgirl, so you're under a lot of stress having to look after everyone, right? Even you need a break sometimes.」
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Kashou: 「I've said it before, but...」
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Kashou: 「...You're always such a big help, Azuki.」
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Kashou: 「If you're not feeling well sometimes, just let me know, okay?」
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Kashou: 「We're buds, right?」
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I sit down on the bed...
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...And ruffle Azuki's hair.
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Azuki: 「No, I'm seriously okay here...」
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Azuki: 「I mean, I guess I was a bit sleep deprived, but...」
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Azuki: 「............」
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Her words trail off before she can finish her sentence.
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Her lips are pursed together as if she wants to tell me something, though.
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She squeezes the blanket tightly with her hands...
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...But doesn't seem to cheer up at all.
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Worried, I gaze at her.
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Kashou: 「Azuki? What's wrong?」
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Azuki: 「...You're always lookin' out for me, Kashou.」
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Azuki: 「I'd rather you not worry about me, so I'll just come out and say it...」
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She nods...
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...And turns her bright red face towards me.
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Azuki: 「...I saw what you were up to yesterday.」
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Kashou: 「Yesterday...」
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Kashou: 「...Yesterday?」
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Azuki: 「Yeah, uh... You know, with Nuts and Chocola...」
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Azuki: 「...You know... this and... err... that...」
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Kashou: 「Yeah... Uhh... that, right...」
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Now I get it.
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Things suddenly get a bit awkward, and I instinctively avert my gaze.
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Azuki: 「I wasn't tryin' to peep on you guys or anything like that...」
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Azuki: 「That Nuts is just always such a dumb catgirl, so I got worried...」
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Azuki: 「I went back to the shop, and... uh... you know...」
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Kashou: 「I see...」
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...So it wasn't just Chocola who discovered us.
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If even Azuki saw us...
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...I guess we really weren't paying attention, huh.
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Well, the cat's out of the bag now.
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Azuki: 「I mean, it was really embarrassing, but...」
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Azuki: 「...You looked so gentle... and manly...」
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Azuki: 「...I usually never see that side of you.」
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Azuki: 「And... now that I've seen you like that... Um, I don't know if I can look at you the same way...」
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Azuki: 「So it's not like I'm feelin' sick or anything...」
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She blushes bright red as she looks straight at the ground...
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...And her hands fiddle with the hem of the blanket.
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Kashou: 「Hmm... It's... umm, uhhh...」
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Kashou: 「...I'm sorry.」
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Azuki: 「H-Hey, you got nothin' to apologize for...!」
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Azuki: 「I'm the one who accidentally saw you guys, uhh...」
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Azuki: 「W-Well, I mean, I guess I've gotten a bit weird after that, but...」
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Azuki: 「...I didn't... mean to make you worry about me... Haaah...」
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She crosses her arms tightly across her chest...
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...And lets out a sensual sigh.
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I always considered Azuki to be a catgirl who wasn't afraid to speak her mind or tell dirty jokes.
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I've never seen her look so embarrassed...
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...It's actually a bit cute.
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...And now I'm shamelessly checking her out...
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Azuki: 「W-Well... Now you know...」
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Azuki: 「I'd prefer it if you didn't worry about me and just left me alone...」
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Kashou: 「A-Alright... If that's what you want...」
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Our eyes meet awkwardly.
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Vanilla: 「Is everything okay, Master?」
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Kashou: 「Yeah, it's nothing big, Vanilla. Don't worry about it.」
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Kashou: 「What's Chocola up to?」
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Vanilla: 「She went to take a bath.」
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Vanilla: 「She's probably taking off her panties right about now.」
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Kashou: 「I don't need to know that much, Vanilla.」
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Vanilla: 「Chocola had a lot fun yesterday, so she's all worn out now.」
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Kashou: 「Worn out?」
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Vanilla: 「Now, now, Master, it's not something you should worry about」
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Vanilla: 「Anyway, how is Azuki feeling?」
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Azuki: 「F-Fine. Nothin' my little sister needs to worry about.」
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Azuki: 「But sorry you had to change my uniform, though, Vanilla.」
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Vanilla: 「Oh no, it was nothing.」
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Vanilla: 「Are you really okay, though, Azuki?」
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Azuki: 「I-I told you, I'm fine...」
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Azuki averts her gaze as Vanilla continues to interrogate her.
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Vanilla: 「What's wrong? Why did you look away?」
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Azuki: 「Nothin'. Nothin' at all...」
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Kashou: 「...」
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...I recognize that look. Vanilla's scheming something.
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She's grinning like a madcat.
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Azuki looks a bit awkward, too...
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...What's going on?
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I observe the two catgirls before me as I try to figure it out.
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Azuki: 「I-I'm fine, okay? Go away already.」
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Azuki: 「I'm sorry you guys had to pick up my slack today.」
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Azuki: 「Anyway, I'm gonna--」
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Vanilla: 「Hold it right there.」
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Vanilla grabs Azuki's hand and pulls her back.
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Azuki: 「Wh-What's with you...? I said I'm fine...」
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Vanilla: 「Azuki, the truth is that your heart hurts, right?」
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Vanilla brings her face close to Azuki's...
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...And almost immediately, Azuki backs away from Vanilla.
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But Azuki can't escape Vanilla's iron claw.
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Azuki: 「M-My heart...? What... I'm not...」
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Vanilla: 「If you're not going to be honest, I'll tell Master myself.」
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Azuki: 「Wha...?!」
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Azuki flinches upon hearing Vanilla's threat.
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Kashou: 「...What are you talking about, Vanilla?」
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Vanilla: 「Teehee, just hold on a moment, Master.」
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Vanilla: 「Right, Azuki? The truth is that you don't want to go home tonight.」
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With a sadistic smile...
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...Vanilla wraps her arms around Azuki from behind.
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Azuki: 「Wh-What do you mean you're gonna tell him...?!」
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Vanilla: 「You know exactly what I'll tell him, don't you?」
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Vanilla: 「I'm the one who helped you get changed, am I not? Teehee~」
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Azuki: 「...Grrr~!!」
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Azuki: 「Even if... I can't just...!」
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Azuki: 「What do you expect me to do...?!」
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Vanilla brings her face toward the shaken Azuki...
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...And presses her lips against the nape of her neck.
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