A Love I Shouldn't Feel

Several days had passed since that unforgettable night in Kyoto.

They were now back in Tokyo.

Their quiet apartment was filled with soft light from the afternoon sun. Kyouko stood by the low table, carefully folding clothes and arranging their small luggage.

Haruki, freshly dressed in a clean shirt, slipped on his wristwatch while glancing at her.

"Kyouko?"

"Hmm?" she answered with a soft smile.

"I’m heading to the office. Need to hand in the final project file first."

"Mm~ okay. Be careful, darling~" she replied with her usual gentle tone, smoothing the blouse she had just folded.

"I will. And you..." Haruki walked closer, placing a hand on her waist. "Don’t force yourself. You’re pregnant now, remember?"

"Yes yes~ I know~" she chuckled, leaning into his warmth briefly.

Haruki grabbed his file bag.

"We’re meeting your parents tomorrow, right?"