"Here you go, freshly brewed coffee."
"Thank you, Soyo."
When Soyo was home, even though Tetsuya never asked, she would still prepare coffee for him.
"You worked so hard this morning, and now you're back and still taking care of me."
"This little thing doesn't count as taking care of you."
Soyo shook her head.
"Besides, I used a different type of bean today. Have a little and see if you like the taste."
"Mhm, I'll try it."
At Soyo's recommendation, Tetsuya picked up the coffee cup and took a sip—
"...Mhm, it's very good, too."
Although he couldn't quite put his finger on what was special about this coffee, Tetsuya was still full of praise for Soyo's skill.
"The aroma is completely different from the usual beans. As for the aftertaste, the acidity is a little stronger, but overall it's still very nice."
"Is that so."
After hearing Tetsuya's feedback, Soyo nodded and introduced it with a smile.
"This bean was brought back from overseas by one of my mother's clients. It seems to have a very significant 'energy-boosting' effect."
"Oh, I see..."
Tetsuya, who had absolutely no sensitivity to this concept, just nodded, showing incredibly pure surprise.
"So you're saying its 'revitalizing effect' is stronger than usual beans?"
"...You could say that."
As if to hide her subtle hesitation and embarrassment, Soyo changed the subject.
"Well then, I'll go change into my loungewear first. I'll come back to get the coffee cup later."
"Oh, okay."
Tetsuya smiled and nodded.
"I will gratefully enjoy this cup of coffee."
"..."
Because Tetsuya's gaze and expression were just too pure and frank, Soyo, who harbored ulterior motives, couldn't help but look away.
But according to her mother, the effect of these beans was just a little "stimulant" and not enough to be a burden on the body. And his work stress had indeed been high lately, so... this little scheme should still be within the permissible range.
(The next step is much more embarrassing than mere coffee...)
Thinking of the nightgown she had bought online in a moment of obsession, Soyo immediately felt a wave of heat rise from the bottom of her heart. However, considering how rare it was for Anon and Mutsumi to go out together, even if it was a little shameful, she had to firmly seize this golden opportunity for a weekend date at home alone!
(At the very least, I have to make him properly aware of me.)
Thinking of this, Soyo completely made up her mind. She opened the door, preparing to go upstairs to retrieve that "decisive-battle nightgown"...
...
After Tetsuya finished the coffee Soyo had prepared, he wasn't sure if it was psychological or if the coffee was really as magical as she had said, but he felt much more energetic than usual. And although he had been sitting in his chair the whole time, his body temperature had clearly risen a few degrees-
"No way, I'm even starting to sweat a little..."
Tetsuya said, unbuttoning his pajamas with a look of amazement.
"Soyo's coffee beans are really amazing."
In the future, when he was facing crucial work, these beans might come in very handy!
"I should ask Soyo to get me some more later..."
"Are you talking about these coffee beans?"
"That's right. I'm planning to use it as a 'secret weapon' for crucial occasions in the future. So, could you please help me buy some more of these beans to store up... huh..."
As Tetsuya looked at Soyo standing in the doorway, his voice suddenly trailed off.
Meanwhile, Soyo walked over to Tetsuya's side as if nothing was wrong and picked up the empty coffee cup.
"I understand. I'll prepare some more later."
With that, she turned around, intending to take the cup to the kitchen as if nothing had happened.
However, Tetsuya quickly spoke up:
"W-wait, Soyo..."
"What's wrong?"
"That dress of yours... isn't it a little too... too you know?"
"Hm? Are you talking about this nightgown?"
Soyo first glanced down at herself, then said with a calm expression:
"Well, it's been hot lately, so I bought a nightgown suitable for wearing at home in the summer."
"Th-this is more than just 'suitable for home,' isn't it..."
In terms of style, what Soyo was wearing could be described as a very standard slip-style nightgown. Although the length, which only covered half her thighs, and the design that completely exposed her shoulders were indeed a bit bold, it was still arguably within a reasonable range for a nightgown...
However, if the nightgown's material was soft, form-fitting georgette, then it was another matter entirely!
Because Soyo's figure was already quite prominent, and with this incredibly clingy nightgown, Tetsuya could see her every curve in an instant, not to mention the skin faintly visible beneath the thin fabric-
Tetsuya felt the body that had just been awakened by the coffee get stimulated even further in an instant. He almost subconsciously bent over and calmly pressed his legs together.
Ever since being assaulted by Ai and Anon on the day the live show ended, Tetsuya felt that his body had become increasingly sensitive and honest.
Even though he had never experienced this before when living with Anon, now, just smelling the scent of her body wash or seeing her walk out of the bathroom in her pajamas was enough for his instincts to react immediately.
And now, Soyo's appearance was far bolder than Anon in her pajamas. Coupled with Soyo's figure, which was a bit more mature than others her age, it reactivated the desires Tetsuya had been desperately suppressing.
"Isn't it a little too early in the season to be dressing like that...?"
Tetsuya hurriedly averted his gaze.
"The weather hasn't gotten that hot yet, has it?"
Meanwhile, Soyo glanced at Tetsuya's posture- how he was deliberately leaning back into his chair- and a faint, almost imperceptible smile appeared on her face.
"It's not that early, is it? You've already started unbuttoning your pajamas yourself."
"That's because I just drank hot coffee," Tetsuya hurriedly explained. "And... uhm, how should I put this... I'm a man, after all. It wouldn't be good if I accidentally saw something I shouldn't..."
"...Really?"
Soyo tilted her head, feigning confusion. She first placed the coffee cup aside, then slowly approached the increasingly stiff-faced Tetsuya.
"Well then, I'll have to ask you to point it out for me in detail, Tetsuya."
Soyo came to stand directly in front of him, putting her hands behind her back in a completely defenseless posture.
"Where on my body... is the part that you shouldn't see?"