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Miranda turned us down, from all things, after hearing her confession and then after we confessed, to be turned down felt horrendous!
So this is what it feels like⦠in all my previous life I was never turned down because I never approached any girl, I was a pathetic virgin to the end, mostly because I was too shy and really didn't require any other girl, mostly, I was way too focused in my studies, part-time job, and my beloved family to seek for a woman to be with, and I had a pretty low self-esteem regarding my appearance.
But in this life, the first girl I loved was Benladann and she never turned me down, so it all went smoothly, but now, my charm has failed meâ¦
"D-Don't get me wrong, it doesn't mean I don't like you⦠I-It's just that we are going way too fast! I-I bet you two perverts just want to devour me on a bed or somethingâ¦" she sighed.
"H-How did you know?" we asked at the same time.
"Ugh⦠So it was true! T-Then we can't do it yet! We have to go slowly, step by step⦠T-This is how I want it to be!" she said while crossing her arms rather selfishly, like a true tsundere that didn't want to do as she was told.
"Okayâ¦" we sighed.
"Come on, cheer up⦠Let's first have a couple of dates⦠I just want it to be more romanticâ¦" she sighed.
Romantic⦠I suppose I get it. Maybe we were trying to jump into bed activities way too soon. Miranda wants a more romantic approach for the start, just like I did with Benladann, we didn't jump into sexual stuff until very late, so maybe we should do the same.
"Okay, we get itâ¦" said Benladann while pouting a bit.
"Yeah, alright. How do you want this to get done?" I wondered.
"E-Erm⦠Ah⦠N-now all out of a sudden, I am being given this responsibility⦠Erm⦠Huhh⦠I have to think about it, but nothing too much, really!" she said.
"Okay then! We'll make sure to make you happy." Said Benladann.
"Leave it to us," I said.
"T-This means a lot to me⦠Y-You've become the most important person in my life⦠Thank you⦠for being understandable even after everything we had gone through." Sighed Miranda.
"Aww, dear, come here!" sighed Benladann.
"You're so cute⦠Sorry for being so rude with you back then, I didn't know you were so adorable deep down." I said.
We both hugged her tightly, as she seemed happy, even giggling a little bit
"Hehe⦠Don't worry, back then I was consumed by a lot of envy and hatred⦠But now that I've calmed down, I feel way better and happier, you made me realize these things by being harsh to me, so it's fine. You don't have to apologize, Drakeâ¦" said Miranda, as she held my hand.
"Hmâ¦! Miranda has changed a lot since then, she's definitely not the same as back then." Said Benladann.
"Indeed, I think the same⦠Now, let's resume our breakfast and wait for any reports from Huginn and Muninn. Today I feel like going to the gardens, want to come with me and have a picnic for lunch?" I asked.
"Sounds like a plan!" said Benladann.
"W-We could make this our first dateâ¦" said Miranda.
After having breakfast, Miranda went to the bathroom to take a bath and slowly get ready for the picnic. Meanwhile, I went to the kitchen with Benladann, where we spoke about stuff.
"Thank you for being so open with her, Drake⦠You're really amazing." She said.
"Huh? Really?" I asked.
"Even after all she did you still loved her back⦠You're way too nice! Sigh⦠T-This is why I love you so much, you know? D-Don't forget that even with Miranda in the mix now, alright?" she said. Did I hear some hint of jealously? Perhaps she was saving it very deeply so Miranda wouldn't see it.
"I get it⦠You're also someone amazing, and I love you as well, Benladann. You're my greatest treasure, I already told you, didn't I?" I asked.
"Y-Yeah⦠Geez⦠You don't have to go all the way!" she sighed.
However, as we were preparing things, I decided to hold her hips and move her near me, giving her a passionate kiss.
"Hmm~?!"
"Hahhâ¦!"
Our lips separated quickly after, as our tongues were licking each other for a bit before separating completely.
"Why did you kiss me out of nowhere, y-you idiot�" she sighed while blushing a lot.
"Hehe, you get a lot like Miranda sometimes⦠I don't know if these are mood swings due to being pregnant or if she's really part of you as well, it's a mystery we'll have to figure out." I said.
"Ah, come here." She said, suddenly grabbing my shirt and dragging me towards her, as she stole me a kissâ¦
"Eh? T-That was quite bold⦠I feel like an assaulted prince nowâ¦" I sighed.
"Fufu, did you like it~? I-I can also be rather active in the relationship!" she said while smiling a bit cheekily.
"I don't really mindâ¦" I said.
"Fufu⦠Uwah! It made me embarrassedâ¦"
However, Benladann suddenly exploded as she showed off her true colors, she was embarrassed. She covered her face as she grew red like a tomato. She couldn't hold the act for way too soon, it seems.
"Hehe, my cute Benladann-chan never changesâ¦" I said.
"Aw, don't laugh at me! I-I was trying to act cool!" she said.
"You're always cool as you are. Don't worry. Benladann-chan is my idol." I said.
"Idol?!" she asked.
"Indeed! Like, I pray to you every night." I said.
"Now you're just joking around, idiot!" she said while half-angered half-embarrassed.
"Hahah! Come on, don't be so serious. We are between lovers here." I chuckled.
"I'll give you a suplex if you keep teasing meâ¦" she said.
"Okay, okay, okay! No need to get physical with it, I get itâ¦" I giggled, as she looked at me while pouting and then sighed, kissing my nose.
"Let's get lunch done alreadyâ¦" she said.
"Alright," I said.
It was an easy-going slow life sometimes here.
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