Days passed with such tranquility in Nagoro.
The sun that rose in the morning was regularly replaced by the moon at night, creating a silent harmony that distanced them from the hustle and bustle of the world.
That cycle of peace continued without hindrance, until finally the first snowflakes began to fall from the sky, blanketing the remote little village in pure white as far as the eye could see.
Inside the traditional house now inhabited by the young couple, the space heater was left running 24 hours a day to ward off the extreme mountain cold.
"Cock-a-doodle-doo...!"
"Cock-a-doodle-doo...!"
"Cock-a-doodle-doo...!"
From outside, right in the backyard coop, the roosters crowed responsively, breaking the silence of dawn while simultaneously waking the mistress of the house from her sleep.
"Mhm..."
Opening her still-sleepy eyes, Mahiru glanced toward the wall clock which showed 5:30 AM.
Lying on the thick futon mattress covered by a warm blanket, she turned toward Charlie, who was still sleeping soundly beside her.
With a smile of genuine happiness blooming on her face, Mahiru leaned forward and softly kissed the man's cheek. She then slowly crawled out from under the blanket.
That small movement naturally woke Charlie briefly, but the white-haired youth chose not to open his eyes and continued his sleep.
The moment her feet touched the wooden floor, Mahiru stood beside the bed.
With a relaxed movement, she untied the sash of her sleeping yukata, letting the fabric slide down to the floor and exposing the curves of her completely naked body without a single thread on her.
Standing without clothes in the midst of the dawn light, Mahiru's body exuded an enticing beauty.
Her pearl-white skin stood out in stark contrast to the color of the room, with the curve of a slender waist, a pair of firm, round breasts, and a body proportion so symmetrical and captivating.
Every inch of her physical form radiated an aura of sensuality, the kind of visual beauty that could easily cause any man to lose his common sense and self-control if he saw it directly.
Mahiru then stepped closer to the wardrobe, opening it to take out a simple set of home clothes consisting of a long-sleeved top and a fabric skirt, then immediately put them on.
Interestingly, she intentionally did not wear any underwear at all—neither a bra nor panties.
In truth, Mahiru had completely stopped wearing underwear a month after they moved to Nagoro.
In her opinion, wearing underwear would only feel troublesome and waste time, considering how frequently and suddenly Charlie wanted to pull her in right away to make love in various corners of the house.
Done dressing, Mahiru took a hair tie, then gathered the strands of her smooth blonde hair to be tied loosely to the side, letting it fall over her left shoulder.
A side ponytail hairstyle typical of housewives—one that was often associated mythically by pop culture anime lovers as the hairstyle of a character who would meet a tragic end—but for Mahiru at present, that style was the most comfortable for starting her morning activities.
Mahiru stepped out of the bedroom, walking toward the bathroom to wash her face with fresh water and brush her teeth clean.
After feeling her consciousness fully restored, she immediately shifted toward the traditional-style kitchen area to start preparing breakfast.
Mahiru began her cooking activities with great dexterity.
First of all, she took a few scoops of rice, washed it with clean running water in the sink until it was clean, then placed it inside the automatic rice cooker to begin cooking.
While waiting for the rice to cook, her smooth fingers moved to slice several fresh ingredients on top of the cutting board.
She sliced white tofu and dried seaweed into precise sizes to be tossed into a pot filled with boiling water that had already been mixed with miso paste, creating the aroma of warm miso soup that instantly spread to fill the room.
Not forgetting, as the main accompanying side dish this morning, Mahiru prepared several pieces of fresh salmon that Charlie had caught.
She sprinkled a little salt over the surface of the fish skin, then placed it carefully on top of the grill pan.
HISS...!
The sound of sizzling hot oil and the savory aroma of grilled fish that began to waft slowly became the sign that a delicious, warm, and nutritious breakfast was ready to be served to welcome the awakening of the head of the family.
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10:10 AM.
Inside the warm living room, Mahiru sat comfortably in front of Charlie, resting her back against the man's chest while their legs were crossed under the warm kotatsu table.
In front of them, a medium-sized tube television that was turned on appeared to be broadcasting a documentary program about wild animal life in the forest, becoming the sole source of sound breaking the silence of the house.
"Hey, Mahiru."
"Hm?"
Charlie, who all this time had been resting his chin casually on top of Mahiru's head while inhaling the fragrant scent of her blonde hair, suddenly asked a fairly deep question.
"Do you regret it? Choosing to be with me and isolating yourself in a place like this?"
"NO."
The answer that came from Mahiru's lips was so fast, straightforward, and firm that it made Charlie slightly surprised.
Mahiru exhaled slowly, her gaze drifting past the television screen, reminiscing about the times when she was still in the city and adored by everyone at her school.
"No one... could truly understand me. Not until I met you, Charlie-kun." Mahiru began to speak with an emotional tone of voice. "Being nicknamed an 'angel' by the people around me back then truly went beyond my own expectations."
"My small actions in helping others were actually rooted in my deep understanding of how difficult the struggles in this world are."
"I have experienced many bitter things that other girls my age have never experienced. Through those actions, I merely wanted to make this world a little bit better. But unfortunately, it instead caused me to be treated in an exaggerated manner by other people."
Mahiru gently squeezed the back of Charlie's hand which was encircled around her abdomen.
"Even though I never wanted the nickname 'angel', I had no choice but to accept it. But my actions all this time have been sincere, and I will not let the exaggerated treatment from others change who I truly am."
"Because of that, meeting you is the luckiest thing in my entire life."
"You became the only someone with whom I could share all the worries and burdens in my heart. Especially in a world that is now filled with the terrifying dangers of the Abyssal Devourer, Charlie-kun became someone I could rely on completely without hesitation."
"Who wouldn't fall in love with a man like that??"
"Even... even if you have a few flaws, it only means you are an imperfect human being. And in my eyes, that is already more than enough."
"..."
Hearing the declaration of love that was so sincere and deep from Mahiru, Charlie fell silent for a long time.
Before he could reply, he saw Mahiru begin to turn her entire petite body inside his embrace, turning around until they now sat facing each other on top of the tatami.
Mahiru's clear eyes stared at Charlie heavily, before the girl stood slightly on her tiptoes and brought her face forward, asking for a kiss with a cute gesture.
Charlie did not waste the invitation. He immediately welcomed Mahiru's pink lips with a gentle response.
The initial touch that felt as soft as velvet instantly melted all of their joints.
Charlie extended both of his brawny hands, gripping Mahiru's slender waist—which was not wearing any underwear beneath her skirt—and then pulled the girl's body close without any distance.
The light kiss that was initially laden with romance transformed in a split second to become full of passion.
Shyly, Mahiru opened her mouth slightly and extended her small, warm tongue.
Charlie directly took advantage of that golden opportunity aggressively, locking Mahiru's tongue and beginning to tease and suck it, draining the sweetness from inside the woman's mouth.
Not long after, the entanglement of lips separated with a thin thread of saliva.
The breathing of both rushed short, and the gaze of their eyes locking onto one another showed a clear signal that the peck was absolutely not enough to satisfy the libido that had suddenly been ignited.
"Do it here?" Charlie whispered in a low voice.
Mahiru nodded slowly with a face that was already flushed crimson, hiding her face in Charlie's chest.
"Here..."
Without wasting any more time, Charlie directly pulled Mahiru's body out from under the kotatsu, rolling together on top of the vast expanse of tatami.
The fabric of Mahiru's skirt and long-sleeved top were easily brushed aside and discarded by Charlie's skilled fingers, exposing the purity of the Angel's naked body which was so enticing in the living room.
In the midst of the cold snow falling outside the window of Nagoro, the two lovers began to lose themselves in the burning activity of 'farming', completely ignoring the voice of the narrator from the TV which was still turned on broadcasting a documentary of animals mating in front of them.
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