Chapter 77 - Blindness

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Chapter 77: Epilogue

 

 

"Good morning, Masami."

 

"Huh…? Wait, what time is it!?"

 

"Why are you panicking? It's only six."

 

"Oh… you scared me for a second."

 

With the seasons passing, Kotaro now faced his first summer in Kyoto.

 

Masami lay sprawled on the large bed in their traditional-style room, while Kotaro was already up, his face refreshed and changed into a new outfit. Masami brushed his hair back with a groggy sigh.

 

"Today's the magazine interview, right? What time?"

 

"Nine o'clock. Get up and shower already… You can't go looking half-asleep."

 

"A sleepy face is sexy, though."

 

"Hey, you're shooting for a serious literary magazine today. No sexiness required."

 

Masami stifled a yawn, drawing a chuckle from Kotaro. Sliding his hand over Masami's thigh, Kotaro teased with a mischievous smile.

 

"I mean it—I don't want anyone seeing your sexy side. But, the other day at the performance, when you had one sleeve off… that was a little… no, actually, it was really sexy. Can you do something about that?'

 

"Really? The female audience loved it though… even got comments going like, "Seeing the bite marks made my heart race."'

 

"But, it's not just women coming to see you dance, you know."

 

"That was the 'Daigo Warrior' scene*, though. I couldn't not take it off during that part."

 

"No way..."

 

The "Daigo Warrior" is the most formidable and masculine dance in Suno's repertoire. It stands out in the Suno arts style, as it uniquely incorporates swordplay with a traditional Japanese katana. This performance is characterized by its bold, direct movements and powerful, striking gestures, embodying the essence of a true warrior.

 

The attire, too, was unique—an elegant black kimono with a dark gray hakama*, and Masami performed it bare-chested, without a covering, which Kotaro couldn't quite accept.

 

[T/N: A hakama is a traditional Japanese garment that resembles wide, pleated trousers. It is worn over a kimono or other robes and is typically secured with a cord or belt called an obi. The hakama is often associated with formal occasions, certain martial arts, and traditional Japanese performing arts, such as Noh, Kabuki, and the tea ceremony.]

 

Watching Kotaro's pout with amusement, Suno gently laid his hand over Kotaro's.

 

"Are you upset?"

 

"Not really. It's not that I'm mad."

 

"Honestly... you're such a troublesome kid."

 

"There you go again, calling me a kid again."

 

"Ah… sorry. I can't help it. You're so cute when you're sulking."

 

"Stop saying I'm cute!"

 

Kotaro quickly pinned Suno down, loosening his already disheveled yukata and exposing his nipples, which were colored a pale pink. Then, without hesitation, he brought his lips down and sucked hard, making Suno gasp in surprise and kick his legs.

 

"Hey… Kotaro! Stop that…"

 

"Showing such sensitive and sexy nipples in front of so many people… that's just not right."

 

"Ah, mm... but, it can't be helped... ah... mmm..."

 

"See? Just a little lick, and you're already like this..."

 

Kotaro pressed his knee firmly between Suno's thighs, pushing up against the tender area still sensitive from last night's touch. The pressure made Suno gasp softly, a sweet sound slipping from his lips.

 

"Stop… we're short on time… ngh… Kotaro, we really can't…!"

 

"Let's do it just once. You won't be able to calm down like this."

 

"Y-you're the one… unable to calm down... Ah... Ahh..."

 

He wasn't wearing any underwear, so once his yukata was lifted up, his lasciviously wet genitals were exposed. Kotaro gazed intently at Suno, taking in his disheveled state, a seductive smile curling on his lips.

 

"Honestly, as if doing it every night isn't enough…"

 

"But… if my partner sleeps like this, how could I resist?"

 

"Ah… ha…"

 

"I really can't hold back anymore. Can I?"

 

"Ah… I mean… it's just… we're out of time…!"

 

Yet, unable to hide his own desire, Suno parted his legs slightly, casting a soft, inviting look toward Kotaro. Kotaro gulped, ready to pull off his newly changed T-shirt when—

 

A loud banging came from the front door, echoing all the way to the bedroom.

 

"Masami! Masami, you up? It's a big day, so get moving! No time for your lovey-dovey stuff!"

 

"…Mr. Eiki."

 

Eiki occasionally dropped by Suno's place in the mornings to share breakfast with the two of them, as he lived nearby.

 

Knowing Suno's schedule well, Eiki sometimes even made it a point to come and hurry them along like an alarm clock.

 

"Oi, Kouta! You hear me, Kota? No excuses! You've got club practice, remember? A first-year shouldn't be late!"

 

"…Ugh."

 

Eiki affectionately called Kotaro "Kota" and doted on him like a younger brother. For some reason, Kotaro found it hard to argue with Eiki and usually ended up letting him have his way, grumbling as he did.

 

Watching the two of them together always brought a smile to Suno's face.

 

"Looks like the loud one's back again. We'll pick this up tonight."

 

"Yeah, yeah… guess I do have morning practice."

 

"Well, let's get up. Are you… alright?"

 

"I'm fine! Eiki's voice was enough to kill the mood."

 

"Heh, fair enough."

 

Kotaro scratched his head, his cheeks flushed, and Suno gave him a gentle kiss on the cheek. Kotaro looked up at him shyly, letting out a soft laugh.

 

As Kotaro went to greet Eiki, Suno got up to take a shower, stretching as he did. As he tied back his hair, something dawned on him.

 

—Huh? I'd forgotten because we've been so… busy… but… I haven't gone into heat recently…

 

Suno's heat cycle usually came every two months, lasting about a week. Since Kotaro moved in, he'd had two cycles. It should have happened again by now…

 

"…No way. Could it be…?"

 

He raised a slightly trembling hand to his abdomen, feeling his flat stomach. Though there'd been nothing obvious, he had felt a faint, dull ache in his lower belly recently, and the warm feeling he'd chalked up to the summer heat...

 

"Could I… really be…?"

 

—A child… with Kotaro…

 

He remembered how, with Yuto's due date nearing, Kotaro had sometimes said things like, "It'd be nice if we had one soon, too," and "I wonder who they'd look like. I'd love if they looked like you." Blushing, Suno felt his heart flutter.

 

"Masami, Eiki wants you to hurry… Hm? What's wrong?"

 

"Kotaro… I, um… actually…"

 

Kotaro peeked into the bedroom, and with a voice full of happiness and a slight tremble, Suno shared the incredible realization he'd just come to.

 

"What… seriously?"

 

"Yeah… looks like it."

 

"Whoa… no way…!! That's amazing! Masami, that's incredible…!!"

 

Kotaro's ecstatic shout echoed through the house, loud enough to startle Eiki, who was preparing breakfast in the kitchen.

 

"Hey, put me down, put me down! Ahaha… Kotaro, calm down!"

 

"But this… this is incredible… I'm so happy…! Masami… thank you…!!"

 

"Hold on, don't jump the gun! Haha, it feels unreal… I can hardly believe it."

 

Kotaro lifted Suno up, hugging him tightly and refusing to let go. When their eyes met, Kotaro's gaze was dewy, brimming with bright, joyful light. Seeing Kotaro's genuinely happy expression filled Suno's heart with even more joy.

 

"Let's go to the hospital right away! If we go now, we can be first in line!"

 

"Hold on, I still have work."

 

"Oh, right. Then, as soon as you're done, let's go! I'll drop you off, and wait there."

 

"Alright, let's do that. Yes, let's."

 

They gazed into each other's eyes, slowly drawn into a kiss. Smiling, they held each other close, laughing softly as they embraced.

 

"Oh, are you two getting cozy again? Breakfast'll get cold!"

 

Eiki's easygoing voice floated over from the kitchen.

 

Listening to his voice, the two exchanged a bright smile, their foreheads pressed together as they held onto each other.

 

It was a dazzling summer day, under a sky painted in a vivid blue.

 

Blindness Another Story —Suno— The End

 

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Afterword and Thanks

 

To everyone who stayed with this story until the end, truly, thank you so much!

 

There have been many requests for a story about childbirth and parenting, but for now, this is the conclusion. After writing this, I feel like I'm completely burned out… (´∀｀；)

 

I might share some small side stories or snippets at some point. If that happens, I'd be thrilled if you'd join me again in the world of "Blindness."

 

This has been a long, long side story, but knowing so many of you read it and left comments made me feel so encouraged and happy.

 

Thank you all, from the bottom of my heart, for reading until the very end!

 

I look forward to your continued support!

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