Chapter 2 - Blindness

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Daily Routine

 

 

In the afternoon, Aoi headed to the training gym as usual. Naturally, Yuto went with him.

 

Even though he was blind, Aoi made it a daily routine to train his body. He spends two or three hours a day at the gym, using the training machines, swimming, or jogging with Yuto leading the way.

 

Although he had a personal trainer at the gym, it was Yuto who accompanied him on his hour-long jogs every day. Today, too, after finishing the machine training, Aoi went jogging with Yuto. They ran by the lake near the gym.

 

Aoi placed his hand on Yuto's shoulder and synchronized their breathing and pace while running. It took Yuto a long time to get used to his unique pace. However, no matter what mistakes Yuto made, Aoi never blamed him.

 

Although his tone of voice was casual, Aoi always gave him sound advice. He was always calm and collected, and sometimes gave him words of encouragement.

 

Yuto has always been impressed by how Aoi could properly control his emotions and body, as befitting a member of the prestigious alpha Kunihiro family.

 

"Yuto, let's head toward the lake next."

 

"Ah, yes! Let's... huff"

 

"You're already out of breath, right? It's been quite a while since we started running together."

 

"No... it's just... Master Aoi's stamina is just incredible...."

 

He was about to say... that it was only natural since they'd been running at that speed for over an hour, but stopped. It was at times like these that he could keenly feel the difference between Alphas and Omegas. Their potentials were inherently different in the first place.

 

Alphas were all physically fit and tended to build muscles easily. In contrast, Omegas, both men and women, were slender, and it was difficult for them to develop a strong mass.

 

Yuto was no exception to that rule. Even if he did the same training as Aoi, Yuto would hardly gain any muscle.

 

God is so unfair, Yuto thought.

 

Suddenly, he felt Aoi's breath behind his ear as he ran next to him at a relaxed pace. He felt his heart beating so fast that he became sick to his stomach. The warmth that was transmitted through Aoi's hand on his shoulder caused his heart to race, as it did every day.

 

Glimpsing at Aoi with a sidelong glance, Yuto noticed sweat glistening on his temple. Aoi's white skin had a slight flush, and his lips were slightly parted as he ran with a steady tempo. Yuto couldn't help but be captivated by his appearance.

 

Master Aoi's sweat... It's sparkling and beautiful. And I really like his smell when he's exercising...

 

"Hey, my brother is coming tomorrow."

 

"What? Oh, okay. He's coming to... tomorrow morning, right? Does he want to talk to you about something... huff"

 

"Haha, you forgot to use honorifics. Forget it, you can just stop using them."

 

"Ah... I'm sorry... huff... you should run with the trainer... I'm always...."

 

"No, it's fine. The pace at which Yuto runs is just right."

 

"R-Really...? huff"

 

"Looks like you don't have a fever today. Let's go home after we finish this lap."

 

"Yes... huff"

 

Aoi was rather sensitive to changes in Yuto's physical condition. Perhaps it was because he often touched Yuto's hands and shoulders.

 

During his heat, which comes about once every two months, Yuto's body would inevitably feel sluggish, no matter how many suppressants he took. At such times, Aoi would seem to be very perceptive to Yuto's body temperature and so on.

 

On such days, he would either say, "I want to run extra hard today," and choose to go jogging with the trainer at the gym, or show subtle consideration, saying, "I'm tired today, so we'll stop here." There was no way Yuto would want to leave this master of his, who treated him with such care.

 

However, Yuto constantly reminded himself that he should not have any expectations. Aoi was kind to everyone, no matter who they are. His attitude toward his private tutors and other servants was gentlemanly in every respect. Yuto suddenly remembered what Seita, the old chief butler who has known Aoi the longest, had told him.

 

He said, "Since Master Ren took over the reins of the family, Master Aoi's attitude has become much more adult-like."

 

It is said that Aoi was 15 when Ren took over as the family head. To ensure he didn't obstruct his older brother and tarnish his reputation, Aoi doubled his efforts. He didn't want to use his blindness as an excuse. He diligently pursued academics and sports. Seita proudly spoke about it.

 

Yuto had only met Ren a couple of times. The last time they had a proper conversation was when he interviewed him to see if he would be hired by the Kunishiro family. Since then, they had only exchanged a few words of greeting.

 

Ren was terribly busy and would come back to accompany Aoi at the main residence only once or twice a month. He usually slept and lived in his office, which was located close to the government office district.

 

Despite his busy schedule, Ren was coming all the way to Aoi's place, saying he had something to discuss. Aoi wondered what it could be and secretly felt concerned.

 

"Master Ren is... huff... to Master Aoi... huff..."

 

"Huh? What? I can't hear you, let's just walk."

 

"S-sorry...!"

 

"It's okay. I just wanted to jog today as a cool-down."

 

"Oh... is that so..."

 

Thinking it was such a tough jog for a simple cool-down... Yuto gradually slowed down and stopped near a bench by the lake. While he put his hands on his knees, wrapped in his gray jersey, as he huffed and puffed, Aoi closed his eyes and took a few deep breaths, rotating his arms and stretching.

 

His knees would peek out from his knee-length training wear. His calves and thin ankles, covered by black leggings, drew some beautiful artistic lines. Yuto couldn't help but be captivated by their beauty.

 

Unaware of Yuto's gaze, Aoi rolled up the sleeves of his quick-drying parka and drank some water from a plastic bottle strapped to his waist.

 

The raised chin and the pronounced ridge of his Adam's apple seemed oddly alluring, and Yuto couldn't tear his eyes away from the glistening sweat trailing down his neck. Yuto was especially fascinated by Aoi's movements.

 

At times like this, I'm glad that Master Aoi can not see... I'm definitely staring too much. I just seem like a creepy guy...

 

While he was deep in thought, Yuto let his guard down, and Aoi suddenly turned his head toward him. Yuto was instantly taken aback.

 

"W-What, what is it!?"

 

"Um, no. I just felt like... I was being watched."

 

"H-huh? Who can it be? I wonder if it's that woman over there. Master Aoi really stands out wherever he is...!"

 

"Hmmm... well, that's okay. I want to take a shower, so take me back."

 

"Y-yes!"

 

He held Aoi's hand that was lifted up and gently guided it to his own shoulder. Yuto loved these moments of intimacy.

 

Aoi's hand that rested gently on his shoulder was large and warm, it had nice long fingers. Whenever his nose was tickled by the scent of Aoi's body heat and sweat after exercising, a tingling sensation would surge from the depths of his abdomen. To suppress that uncomfortable urge, Yuto would clench his back teeth tightly.

 

It should be the Omega that entices the Alpha with his pheromones, right? But why am I always the one being tempted by this person's scent...

 

"Yuto? Are you okay, did we run too fast?"

 

"Eh?! Ah... uh... yeah, that might be it. Haha..."

 

"What do we have planned after this?"

 

"Well, Mr. Seita said you'll have a visitor after dinner."

 

"Oh... I see. What a hassle, I'd rather go straight to bed."

 

"A hassle? Is it not a friend of yours?"

 

"... I'm pretty sure we're not friends. Well, Yuto, let's go get some rest. I want to go for a walk tomorrow morning."

 

"Oh, yes! Understood."

 

Even though Aoi couldn't see, Yuto couldn't help but smile and look back, feeling happy to be invited for a walk. Perhaps sensing Yuto's reaction, Aoi narrowed his cloudy white eyes and smiled faintly.

 

Aah... Seriously, this guy...

 

Just being smiled at lightly in this way made him feel as if he could soar to the heavens.

 

Yuto couldn't help thinking how happy he would be if he could continue holding Aoi's hand like this forever.

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