My Boss, A Clear And Perfect Beauty Who's An Elite Police Bureaucrat, Turns Out To Be My Sweet And Doting Childhood Friend Who Loves Me Dearly At Home. - Chapter 57

Final Episode (?): You’ll be with me forever, right?

At last, Shinichi made up his mind and accepted Maho’s proposal to become roommates.

Maho, with her face beet red, was flustered. Despite it being her own suggestion.

“Sh-Shinichi… are you really okay with this?”

“That question is mine. Are you really okay with someone like me? If we live together, we might… be mistaken for lovers.”

“I wanted to live with Shinichi. There’s no one else I want to be with.”

Maho stated it clearly.

And then, with a mischievous wink, she smiled.

“Just so you know, Shinichi, I won’t take no for an answer if you regret it later. You said you’d live with me. I won’t let you go… forever!”

“Eh, forever!?”

“You won’t be with me forever?”

Maho looked dejected in an adorably sullen way. In this day and age, not only a lifetime but even one or two years ahead is uncertain.

Even if Shinichi and Maho wish for it, there’s no guarantee they can always be together.

But perhaps Maho wants to know what Shinichi himself thinks.

Shinichi whispered in Maho’s ear.

“As long as you wish, I will be by your side.”

Maho’s face brightened instantly. Then, nestled in Shinichi’s arms, she chuckled happily.

“We have to prepare for our cohabitation.”

“That’s right. If we’re going to live together, we need to establish some rules.”

“No peeking in the bath, for example.”

“I won’t peek.”

“Eh, you won’t peek at me?”

Maho said in a childishly sweet voice.

Shinichi shrugged his shoulders. He was definitely being teased.

“If we’re living together, you have to be careful too… otherwise…”

“Shinichi will attack me? I wouldn’t mind if you did. Every day when you come home, should I ask ‘Do you want a bath, dinner, or me?'”

Maho giggled mischievously.

Shinichi gently caressed her cheek.

“Shinichi…?”

“What if I really said ‘I choose Maho’? What would you do then?”

“That is, well…”

Maho seemed to be dodging the question with her eyes, but eventually, she seemed to have made up her mind.

“If it’s Shinichi, anything is fine. No, rather, if you choose me, I’d welcome it.”

“Really? Hey, the ‘right for Maho to listen to whatever I say’, is that still valid?”

The first time Maho stayed at her house, they had a game battle. At that time, they made a bet that the winner would have to listen to whatever the loser said.

And Shinichi won, leaving that right on hold.

Maho nodded firmly.

“Of course. I keep my promises.”

“Then, maybe I’ll use it now.”

“What, what will you do to me?”

“It was Maho who said to give a naughty command at that time.”

“That’s, well… kyaa!”

Shinichi lifted Maho in his arms. Maho’s slender legs and back were supported by Shinichi’s arms.

It was the so-called princess carry.

Maho’s body was very light.

“This is a princess carry, isn’t it…?”

“Yes. Exactly. I’ve always wanted to try it once, so I used my right.”

“Hmm, hmm… This is… surprisingly embarrassing.”

“Should I put you down?”

“No. It feels like I’m being cherished by Shinichi… I’m happy, so let’s stay like this.”

Maho spoke with a soft voice, truly seeming blissful.

The Maho in his arms was so delicate and alluring that Shinichi wanted to possess her completely.

“Maho,” Shinichi started.

“What is it?”

“There’s something else I want to do.”

“If it’s something you want, Shinichi, I’m up for anything.”

Maho whispered softly, then chuckled lightly.

Shinichi nodded.

There was no turning back. Not that they could have turned back anyway, but Shinichi was resolved to make Maho his own.

In high school, he once lost his precious childhood friend, and Shinichi had no intention of letting go of Maho again.

Still cradled in his arms, Maho entrusted herself to Shinichi. He brought his lips close to her neat face.

Maho, with a flustered look, let out an “Eh?” and her face turned red to her ears.

“Close your eyes, Maho.”

“Okay…”

Maho closed her eyes tightly. Almost simultaneously, Shinichi pressed a kiss to her rosy, moist lips.

Maho accepted what was done to her, letting Shinichi take the lead.

The moment seemed to last an eternity. It felt intensely warm, as if burning, and sweet, as if melting away.

Eventually, Shinichi released Maho’s lips. She looked away with a blushing face, as if steam could rise from her.

Shinichi grew anxious.

“Sorry, was that unpleasant?”

“How could it be unpleasant? I did catch you off-guard with a kiss too, and, and it felt good… But why, why did you kiss me, Shinichi?”

“Because I like you, Maho.”

Shinichi stated it clearly.

Considering how actively Maho pursued him, he couldn’t leave the confession up to her alone.

But Maho seemed frozen in surprise, completely locked up.

“Maho…? Hey.”

“I didn’t expect you to confess to me, Shinichi. I’m really, really happy…”

“No rush on the answer.”

Maho shook her head.

“Do you think I would put my answer on hold? I love you too, Shinichi.”

“Thank you…”

“I’ve been waiting a looong time, you know?”

Maho glared at Shinichi with a reproachful look.

“Uh, it hasn’t been that long since we reunited, has it…?”

“But ever since we reunited, I’ve been constantly showing you how much I love you. Plus, I’ve loved you since high school, so that’s 10 years I’ve been waiting, okay?”

“Sorry.”

“Ah, well, it’s actually my fault to begin with…”

Due to the issue with Rikako, their relationship had been interrupted.

But now, they’ve made up, and they’re becoming lovers.

“Let’s stop worrying about who’s at fault. What’s important is this moment, right now.”

“That’s right… I can be by your side, can’t I, Shinichi?”

“We’re a couple who’s going to live together, so naturally. No, it’s because you’re my precious childhood friend.”

“That’s right. We’re not just childhood friends anymore, we’re lovers. And once that’s decided, the next step is marriage, isn’t it!”

“Ma-Maho…! That’s… jumping the gun.”

“I told you before, didn’t I? I wouldn’t mind becoming your wife, Shinichi. Besides… I wouldn’t mind whatever happens, and I wouldn’t mind becoming your wife right now.”

Maho looked up at Shinichi with a pleading gaze, her words heavy with meaning, which Shinichi understood all too well.

“Hey, how about we skip dinner and a bath, and you just choose ‘me’?”(tln : lewd)

Maho looked at Shinichi with eyes filled with heat and anticipation.

Shinichi couldn’t resist the allure of her words.

“Are you sure?”

“If you’ll carry me to bed as your princess.”

Maho winked playfully.

And with that, Shinichi, still holding Maho, took a step toward the bedroom.

“Kyah…”

Maho let out a small scream.

“Ah, are you okay?”

“Ye-yes, I’m fine, but… your hand was… on my butt…”

“Sorry.”

“No, it’s okay. We’re about to do something even more embarrassing. Be gentle, okay…”

If things had continued, Shinichi would have carried Maho to bed and pinned her down.

This room was a space just for Shinichi and Maho, where Maho was an attractive childhood friend who was madly in love with him…

It was impossible to suppress reason.

It was at that moment when the front door opened.

Shinichi and Maho were both surprised, staring at the door that connected their private space to the outside world.

As the door opened, a young woman stood outside.

She looked to be around 20, tall with an outstanding figure. She could be a university student, with her casual yet stylish pantsuit.

Her short haircut and baseball cap gave her a boyish charm, yet she was quite beautiful… and her pretty features bore a striking resemblance to Maho.

“Ri, Rikako!?”

“Eh, Rikako-chan!?”

Shinichi and Maho exclaimed in astonishment. Maho’s sister Rikako shrugged her shoulders and glared at them with a sullen look.

Then, she casually took off her cap.

“I’m glad I came to see Shinichi-oniichan and nee-san are making out at home.”

Shinichi and Maho looked at each other’s faces and then hurriedly untangled themselves from their princess-carry position.

After setting Maho down, the two stood side by side.

Shinichi still felt Maho’s body heat on his hands, and his heart couldn’t stop racing.

But now, it was about Rikako.

The grown-up Rikako had become a beautiful woman, yet still retained the visage of her from her elementary school days.

“So, that… um, you’re Akinaga Rikako-san, right?”

Shinichi didn’t know how to address Rikako. He called her “chan” on impulse earlier, but that felt too familiar.

However, Rikako just smirked.

“You can call me ‘Rikako-chan’ like old times. Shinichi-oniichan♪”

Maho seemed flustered for some reason, unlike the cheerful Rikako.

“Ri, Rikako! You should have called before coming!”

“You’re one to talk, trying to get ahead on your own.”

Get ahead…? What did that mean?

As Shinichi was pondering this, Rikako stepped into the room without her shoes and came right in front of him.

Her sweet, feminine fragrance wafted through the air. Rikako’s neat face was right before his eyes, and Shinichi felt a jolt as she gazed at him intently.

Rikako looked up at him with an imploring gaze.

“I’m really happy to see you… Shinichi-oniichan.”

“I’m glad to see you’re well, that…”

“I was totally fine. You don’t need to worry about the incident.”

“But…”

“The only thing I’ve been concerned about is that I haven’t been able to see Shinichi-oniichan for so long. I thought I’d never see you again after you and sister fought… but now we’ve met again. This must be fate, right?”

Rikako’s eyes sparkled as she spoke.

“I’m happy to see you again, but to call it fate… it doesn’t seem like I’m that important to Rikako-chan…”

“You are important. After all, Shinichi-oniichan is my first love.”

Shinichi froze in shock. Maho looked up to the heavens and murmured, “Ahh, that’s why I didn’t want Shinichi and Rikako to meet…”

Then Rikako beamed with a full smile.

“I’m going to live in this house too, so be prepared, onii-chan, and nee-san.”

“Wait, wait! Weren’t you planning to room share with someone else?”

“I intended to room share with Shinichi-oniichan.”

Rikako spun words of shocking import. It seemed she had learned of Shinichi’s whereabouts through Kana and Shinichi’s parents.

Upon hearing that Shinichi’s roommate had left, she had planned to propose a room share with him.

However, it appears her plans changed after the reunion of Shinichi and Maho.

“Shinichi-oniichan will probably live with nee-san, and it seemed unlikely that he would accept my proposal… so I thought I’d mix myself in here,” Rikako said, her eyes shining mischievously, a look so reminiscent of her sister Maho.

Maho was stunned, but soon seemed to regain her confidence, puffing out her chest.

“Too bad, Rikako. As of today, I’ve become Shinichi’s lover,” Maho declared, thinking she had delivered a decisive blow. It wouldn’t look good for Shinichi to remain silent, nor would it be fair to Maho.

“That’s right. I like Maho. So…”

Rikako’s face briefly betrayed her disappointment, but she quickly recovered her composure.

“Hmm. And?”

“In other words… Shinichi is mine!”

“Then, I’ll just have to try hard to make Shinichi-oniichan like me. I’m sure to win.”

Maho and Rikako glared at each other, sparks flying from their eyes.

Just as Shinichi tried to interject, Maho abruptly grasped his arm and forcefully kissed him.

The passionate kiss seemed to assert Maho’s claim over Shinichi, and she didn’t let go. Eventually, the kiss ended.

Rikako, clearly shocked, protested, “Nee-san, that’s not fair…!”

Maho responded with a bright, happy smile, then turned to Shinichi.

“You promised to stay by my side forever. So… You’ll marry me, right, Shinichi?”

Maho gazed directly at him with eyes like precious gems as she spoke.

(But, I never said anything about getting married…!)

Yet he had promised to stay by her side for as long as she wished. It might have been akin to a proposal.

Maho, hand on her chest and melting in delight, giggled, “Ehehe.”

“We might be fine in this apartment for now, but we’ll need to look for a home just for the two of us. Well, it might not be just the two of us.”

“Eh?”

“Hey, how many children do you want? Three, four? A boy would be great, but I also dream of having cute daughters. If they’re Shinichi’s children, they’re bound to be handsome and adorable!”

“I-I’m…that’s too quick.”

“Is it? Ah, but maybe it’s better if it’s just the two of us for a while. I won’t be able to dote on Shinichi then. Every day when you come home, I’ll be there to pamper you, and you’ll spoil me in return… Knee pillows, hugs, welcome home kisses, and, um… sleeping together at night, we’ll be able to do it anytime, right?”

Maho whispered these sugary words, while Rikako looked on with a mixture of amazement and envy.

Though a prim and perfect beauty outside, Maho became utterly sweet, clingy, and helpless in front of Shinichi.

He was the cause.

And Shinichi found that thought delightful.

“Of course, I’ll always fulfill Maho’s wishes, whenever and wherever.”

“Then, how about now? Shall we continue from before, on the bed?”

Maho pressed against Shinichi, leaning in seductively, her femininity overwhelming him.

(The continuation she means…)

Surely, Shinichi and Maho were imagining the same thing.

Rikako seemed to catch the mood as well.

Her face flushed, she pointed at Shinichi and Maho and said, “Shinichi-oniichan and nee-san… such indecent behavior is not allowed!”

“Oh, Rikako is such a child,” Maho teased, as Rikako looked on with a frustrated face.

“Says the sister who’s still a virgin!”

“What! I, I’ll become an adult with Shinichi!”

“I’m the one who’ll become an adult with Shinichi-oniichan!”

Maho and Rikako began arguing again, and Shinichi looked to the heavens.

Of course, he loved Maho and had chosen her.

But Rikako didn’t seem ready to back down, insisting she would live in the house.

And there was also Kana. Their date was still on.

It seemed the road ahead was fraught with difficulties, much like his job at the police department.

He thought challenges would continue to come.

But as long as he was with Maho, they could overcome them.

When Shinichi gazed at Maho, she stopped her banter with Rikako and glanced back at him.

Then she smiled happily.

Author’s Note

＜The True Afterword＞

With this, we’ve reached a temporary conclusion to the story of Shinichi and Maho…! I was indecisive, but since I managed to write what I initially wanted, I thought it better to bring it to a temporary close rather than leave it unfinished due to being busy.

This work was inspired by my longing for a situation filled with gap moe, where a high-spec childhood friend remains affectionate even after growing up… Thanks to everyone’s support, I was able to write more than 100,000 characters and bring the story to its end. I truly appreciate all the encouraging comments.

That said, there are still many ideas left for a second part. There’s a considerable chance that I will continue writing, so I would be delighted if you kept it in mind!

Please look forward to my other romantic comedies as well!