Dating Start!

Grabbing some ice, antiseptic cream, and an elastic bandage I make my way out of the house with practiced steps. You don't need antiseptic or a bandage for a bruise, but knowing Utena she'll prefer to have the lump gone as fast as possible. Elastic bandages can help with that, and just in case I'll use the antiseptic. You never know where people's hands have been before touching those railings.

Is it too much? No, it's perfect for the adorable Utena-chan.

After washing my hands I make my way outside, the girl lightly kicking her legs in the chair as she waits for me. I didn't see mom in the house, and she isn't anywhere in view so I can only assume she's out doing something important at the moment.

Utena perks up at the sound of my presence and blushes lightly at my quick approach. I'd gotten pretty good at patching myself up because I used to get into tons of fights, but those skills can also be transferred to situations like this.

"Hold still, alright?" She blushes but does pull away as I pull down the sleeve of her shirt and put some of the cool antiseptic on my hand before gently rubbing it against the wound. I can see her face heating up, but choose to ignore her embarrassment for now.

Handing her the ice pack I came to a conclusion. I'm going to have to take off her shirt to put the bandage on properly.

"Utena we have to go inside so I can take your shirt off." Her blush explodes, and she nods as we make our way inside. Softly holding her hand I pull her in and I can't help but let out a soft sigh. I really wonder what she's thinking of right now.

"A-alright Aki."

She puts the icepack on the table and I start pulling her shirt off. I'd seen her half naked plenty of times at this point (and even fully naked on accident once) and honestly didn't really care that much anyways. This world also had slightly shifted gender norms due to actual magical girls existing. While magical boys were simply fiction.

Honestly it was quite odd to experience first hand, in fact I hadn't even noticed it for the longest time because I'd stayed away from people in most interactions.

The difference wasn't overwhelming either, but there were still some cultural shifts because of it.

So while I could tell the girl was quite embarrassed she didn't seem that uncomfortable with the whole ordeal. Or maybe that's just because she's comfortable around me, Utena has always been pretty anti-social with other people . . .

I start wrapping the bandage around her shoulder, and stretch the little thing so it can cover the small injury. I smile at my work, and I'm fairly certain Utena is trying to puff out her chest while I'm working. I'd enjoy the sight but it's kind of getting in the way of my work.

I finish up and give her a light pat on the shoulder.

"Utena, would you prefer to ice it for a bit before we go? I can set some tea for us." She mulls it over, but a determination in her eyes and a hand grabbing mine gives me my answer.

"No. I-I want to go on a d-date with you." Forward Utena!? Perhaps some unseen threat truly does lurk just beyond the veil. I smile at her partial state of undress, a realization coming to mind.

"We should change out of our school clothes, I think I still have some of yours in my closet for situations like this." She blushes, as though she forgot she was the one to suggest it. She'd also had me do the same, and I'd begrudgingly given some over while hoping she didn't do anything nefarious with it.

Utena might be a pervert . . . she cuts off my inner thoughts with her rapid speech.

"Y-yep! I'll grab them!" She sprints to my room and I follow after her, my casual walk a far cry from the urgency she showed. When I open my door I spot Utena in just her panties and I can't help but raise an eyebrow as she awkwardly stares at me. As though waiting for me to do something.

We stand like that for a moment before I walk right past her and start taking off my clothes as well. Some might say that it was strange, but Utena was family. I didn't care and she didn't really seem to care either.

I notice the girl drooling slightly and holding her hands over her eyes as she squirms. Her fingers have obvious holes allowing her to blatantly stare at my body.

"Utena, you can worry about my naked body later. For now we should change." Hormonal teenagers are so troublesome, and I say that being one!

"I-I can!?" Wait what? I blink in confusion as my eyes narrow slightly. Utena wants to worry about me being naked- Oh. I let out a small sigh.

Utena is definitely a pervert! But I am something far worse! I. AM. CHUNNI!

I run a hand through my hair, my shirtless form glaring at her with my demon eye!

"I can see the lust in your gaze, but the shadow over my heart can not be melted with mere words!" She lets out an embarrassed squeak and starts to put on a different bra from her previous one.

"S-sorry Aki- I thought . . ." There's a sadness in her eyes. Does Utena feel sad because she can't have sex, or is she sad because she feels bad about trying to do something like this at all?

I let out a soft sight as I made a decision. The things I do for my Utena-chan.

"Once we get back we can pick up from here, I want this day to be amazing after all!" I press a thumb into my chest and give her a winning smile. Then I internally recoiled at how shounen that was.

I had no idea if I had sex in my past life, and Utena wasn't really my type despite her cuteness. But I loved her like family. My feelings about her were kind of strange, she was like a cute little sister I had to protect. Yet she also was sort of my partner in a way, someone always present when I needed them. I was comfortable doing that sort of thing with her if she really wanted it.

All of that to bring me back to what I'd figured out much earlier. Utena has S/M traits, and maybe if I can help her accept that part of herself I can help her be more confident and stop putting herself down!

The things I'd do for this girl . . .

Operation: Make Utena-chan love herself through the power of love is a go! I don't know if what I feel for her is romantic love, but I definitely love her.

She freezes, eyes practically falling out of her head and for a moment I swear I see a tiny ghost come out of her mouth as she falls on my bed with a blush.

Whoops, I think I killed her. Utena-chan, you have to live!

She lets out a small groan after falling on her bruise and I help her up with one of my arms, taking note of my drastically increased strength during the action.

Are stats linear in growth? I . . . I don't know. Huh. Does that mean its going to cost more to improve them later!? Whatever, I'll find out when I find out.

After we get changed and Utena repeatedly turns red while staring at me and nearly drooling I decide to just pick her up and carry her out of the house. She holds herself tightly against me during the movement.

"Aki. Thank you." She's weirdly serious but still blushing. I give her a casual shrug and start to speak to myself.

"It's not a big deal, Utena. I know you've got your urges and I'm glad to help you with them. I love you after all." Hormones are annoying as hell. Going through this twice has already been a nightmare, I can only imagine how she's holding up.

Hiiragi Utena POV

Aki loves me. He loves me. He loves me. He loves me. My expression contorts into bliss as I hold myself against him.

He. Is. Mine.

My Akihito Inoue is in love with me. My Aki is willing to help me with my urges. My breath speeds up and I start panting, my body filling with heat as I rest in his arms.

Most girls want to be Magical Girls, to hold a cute boy like this instead of being on the receiving end. I too was like that once, even if the one I'd wanted to hold was a magical girl. However, my Aki is unique. My Aki is so overwhelmingly amazing, so understanding, so heroic, and so handsome.

AN: He actually looks pretty average.

No one else can compare to my Aki after all. He's even willing to help me with my urges . . . a small amount of guilt worms into my heart. I have a lot more urges than my Aki is aware of. Those odd feelings I get around Tres Magia, I know it's something sexual, but I just don't understand these feelings well at all! They make no sense!

My feelings for him make perfect sense though, I am in love with my Aki.

"Utena, do you want to get dinner before we continue?" I give a hesitant nod. I don't want him to think I'm just trying to run to his bedroom! Speaking of his bedroom, what was past me thinking! Giving him my clothes so I could take some of his . . . I've had to do tons of laundry because I kept getting his clothes covered in my fluids!

If he ever asked for them back they'd be cleaned the day before . . . I let out a small sigh at the thought. I could let my Aki know I'm a total pervert. He'd never reject me after all, but I still can't help but feel as though he'd be disappointed if he found out what I'd done to Tres Magia.

My Aki being disappointed in me? I'd rather die.

"The void lurking deep within our stomachs must be quelled by the ruler of the endless ocean! Now let's get some sushi!" He sets me down and I press into him. I gotta make sure no bitches look at my Aki! They have to know he's taken!

"Y-yeah!" I have no idea what he's talking about, but I agree with him anyways. My Aki is always right! Sadly translating Akispeak to Japanese has always been a challenge. Doing it perfectly has been impossible by anyone except Ms. Inoue. O-or should I call her mother in law now!?

He takes me to a little sushi stand where an old woman gives us a big smile while staring at my Aki. I'd send her a more intense glare, but they seem to know each other. The stand being named Wavetime Sushi catches my eye for a moment, is that what he meant by an endless ocean?

"Well if it isn't the little stalwart! What brings you back here after so long?" He sends her a smile and wraps an arm around my waist causing me to blush.

"I'm on a date with this adorable girl!" The old woman barks out a laugh as she prepares a roll of sushi for my Aki. As though she'd already known what he'd want.

"Well then 'adorable girl' what would you like to get today?" I ponder it for a moment, my thoughts hazy from my Aki's touch until I come to a conclusion.

"Just a tuna roll is good." The woman's greying hair is tied back in a ponytail as she lets out a nod. I know my Aki likes more mature woman . . . I need to find out if she's a threat!

"So how did the two of you meet?" I question the woman, stutters gone from my voice as I'm not facing off against my Aki. My Aki pales lightly at my words causing my eyes to narrow.

"Hah! I watched the little stalwart get his food stolen by a stray dog. Never seen a kid run so fast in my damn life." Her laugh is a bark, almost like she herself was the stray dog.

"That monster was no match for my abyssal soul, I claimed revenge that day and now even the three hundred beast kings fear me." I let out a small sigh at his antics. He really just doesn't know when to give up, but I love him for that.

It's exactly that determination that saved me after all.

"It was actually around my birthday six years ago when that happened." There's nostalgia in his eyes and mine widened as I remembered something important.

Our birthday is next month! It just so happens to be so close to mine . . . We truly were made for each other.

A single day being the only thing separating us. We'd celebrated it together so many times now, but I wish we'd done it more! If only I'd met him when I was three rather than when I was ten.

I'll be turning fifteen soon, and then he will right after me. I always forget he's a day younger than me, he always acts so cool and mature.

At least when he's not being weird.

Bringing myself out of my thoughts I turn towards my Aki with a smile.

Akihiko Inoue POV

Utena's smile is kind of scary right now, but I actually like it more than her normal one. Out of the corner of my eye I spot someone watching us, but at my gaze they blip right back around a corner.

Oh shit, I forgot why I don't come to this part of town anymore. I slap some yen on the table and give the old woman a familiar gaze causing her to break out in a smile.

"That look . . . Ha! You spotted your little 'protege' haven't you?" My head turns to Utena and I grab her hand causing her to blush. Snagging some of my sushi with my chopsticks I shove some in her mouth and then turn to the old woman.

"Thank you for the sushi Obaasan! We have to go!" She laughs jovially as I pull Utena away from that area. If I meet her again I might die of embarrassment! Seeing someone else act chunni is just too much!

"Aki. Who is your protege?" I flinch lightly at her empty tone, a darkness starting to pool in her eyes. I must activate my ultimate defense!

"Long ago the path of darkness I walked upon was accompanied by one who pursued me until the very end. One who sought to seize their crimson fate with their own two hands! I have no 'protege', only those chasing my shadow . . ." Please buy it! Her jaw falls slightly as she stares at me. Her not understanding a word I said works as well!

"A-alright Aki." Her hand clenches just a little bit tighter around my hand as I drag her off, she's just barely able to keep up with me as she'd attempted to run with me during the freestyle running and parkour I'd done. Key word attempted, but it was still good exercise for her.

In the distance I see a hint of the girl I'd helped so long ago.

??? POV

There goes Crimson Abyss-Sama. Off to save the world from itself once again. Crimson Abyss-Sama truly is amazing. I wonder if that other girl is his cohort in darkness? If only Crimson Abyss-Sama could see my progress. I'd studied his forms well, and my double shadow flame has been growing nicely.

I still remember my meeting with Crimson Abyss-Sama. The day I was shown the truth of the world as he illuminated it with his shadowy embers.

Two Years Ago

Mom was busy again, and I'd decided today was the perfect day to go on a walk with Mr. Chubs. Clutching the toy duck close to my chest I made my way down the street with measured steps.

Mr. Chubs was so cool. He was easily my favorite toy at the time. He was soft, squishy, and reminded me of mom.

Then a larger girl approached me, causing me to tilt my head slightly in confusion. She's looking right at Mr. Chubs. I gently held Mr. Chubs out to her, after all it would be wrong to hog him all to myself.

A smile appeared on her face as she ripped him out of my grasp. Giving him a once over.

"What's his name?" She'd said to me. She must like him then.

"Mr. Chubs." Her expression contorted in anger.

"That's dumb. His name is Ducky now." I frowned slightly at her words. He was still Mr. Chubs to me after all.

"Ok." She let out a huff at my response, only increasing my confusion further. Then an odd smile appeared on her face.

"He's also mine now!" She was already turning around to leave. I was stunned. A weird feeling rushed through me as my eyes started to turn just a little bit wet. I thought Mr. Chubs was mine, but now he's leaving me?

No. He's being stolen. I'd walked behind the girl and gone to grab her skirt but she'd pushed my tiny body away and into a puddle. The splash got my outfit covered in water and I couldn't help but shake.

This is how it was? Mr. Chubs was stolen away and I was powerless to stop her? If you couldn't keep something safe it couldn't be yours.

If I didn't keep things safe in my Dollhouse then it wasn't mine. That was how the world worked-

"All I see is ashes." My prone form starting to become cold turned up to the older boy in a dark hoodie. His expression was a cold mask, as though the fire behind his eyes had long faded.

The girl had let out a huff.

"What are you talking about?" The boy simply shook his head as he locked eyes with Mr. Chubs.

"The blanket of fire has long since been washed away . . . every pre existing ember being extinguished by the Black Sea. I however am my own fire! I am the Crimson Abyss!" My eyes widened at his words, the Crimson Abyss? What is that?

The girl had gone to leave, choosing to avoid Crimson Abyss instead of engaging with him.

"You've doused a fire. Reignite it or crumble by my raging inferno." He cut her path off, the only way past Crimson Abyss was through his raging inferno.

"Mom told me not to hit boys, but you're super annoying!" She'd gone to push him away but I heard the sudden and large sound of two objects colliding. The boys head slamming into hers and sending her staggering back. From the air he snagged Mr. Chubs before approaching me.

Crimson Abyss is amazing . . . I suddenly find myself pulled from the ground and Mr. Chubs given back to me. Looking up at Crimson Abyss I'd had to thank him.

"Thank you Crimson Abyss-Sama." His sudden flinch confused me.

"A-ah, you don't need to call me that. I have many secret enemies after all! My identity must remain a secret . . ." That makes sense. If Crimson Abyss-Sama is trying to reignite the flames of this world, the Black Sea certainly would be opposed to him.

I gave him a nod, but my eyes widened as the girl tried to punch him in the back of the head.

Crimson Abyss-Sama however was the strongest. He'd side stepped the attack, perhaps seeing it reflected from the now growing fire behind my eyes. The fist was close to my face from his movement, but it couldn't reach me as Crimson Abyss-Sama had obviously planned for such a thing.

He'd grabbed her arm before sweeping her leg with his own and knocking her into the puddle I'd previously been in.

It's ironic that the a member of the Black Sea now finds itself drowning in a pit of its own despair.

Looking down I couldn't help but be thankful to her. She'd allowed me to see the hidden truth of the world after all.

"Crimson Abyss-Sama. How do I become strong like you?" He froze at my words. Crimson Abyss-Sama is most likely considering how to best train me to join him in the fight against the Black Sea. He runs a hand through his abyssal hair and gives me a small glance. His expression turned serious.

"I will burn away the waters that drown this world all alone. You don't need to concern yourself with such things. This is my lone burden." I shook my head. I refuse to let him bear this weight alone. The Black Sea is strong, and Crimson Abyss-Sama may be invincible . . . but he didn't have Mr. Chubs or any allies. He was alone. That's a terrible feeling.

A small wetness formed in my eyes, perhaps the Black Sea had tried to corrupt me in that moment but Crimson Abyss-Sama quickly swooped in to save me.

"W-wait. I shall show you my inner fire so that you can grow your own double shadow flame . . ."

He'd explained many things to me. How the Black Sea was everywhere and it was important to stay safe late at night. That I shouldn't take my 'minions' with me outside either as the Black Sea was drawn to the joy they brought to the world.

"I must disappear among the smoke now, perhaps we shall meet again, little ember." I gave him a serious nod. I needed to train so that I could help Crimson Abyss-Sama.

He'd run off after that, but I'll never forget that day. The day I'd seen past the darkness and into the fires that made the world turn.

I'd have to tell mom!

Akihiko Inoue POV

Pulling Utena into the movie theater I'd grabbed us two tickets for a comedy movie with weirdly serious tones. A classic case of a crack premise but taken way too seriously. It was called 'The Cake Knight Rises'

I'd gotten us a frankly stupid amount of popcorn and plenty of drinks. Gotta love mom for giving us way too much yen! Utena didn't seem to have any qualms with my movie choice, but I could see her eyeing 'Descent of Darkness 2'. Hah, I'm chunni but only for myself! This alone is my burden to bear!

We'd gotten into the theater and the movie was just as good as I'd expected.

The Cake Knight fights against the villain SurPies, a play on the word surprise as the bad guy had this whole clown theme going on. I'd held Utena close as I watched the movie with bated breath.

The entire thing was madness, but I couldn't help but respect the director's sheer commitment to the premise. Some amazing lines included:

"You wanna know how I got these scones?"

"You were merely adopted into the bakery, I was born into it."

"When forced to choose cake or pie, people show you their true taste."

"They'll show you, when only one dessert is left, all those 'civilized chefs' . . . they'll eat each other."

"Bake, because it confuses people. Bake, because it's easier than explaining what's eating you on the inside."

"I'm nothing like you, you're a psychopath who bakes for money!"

Leaving the theater hand in hand I'd let out a small chuckle. Stupid movies like this were my favorite. Utena was staring straight at my smile which caused me to blush. Movies like this had helped me through my time of waiting for the bar to load. The sheer audacity of their existence allowed me to ignore the annoying popups.

Spotting a soon closing shop across the street I'd turned to Utena with a knowing look.

"Utena, do you want to go buy some Tres Magia merch?" She blushed furiously at that and nodded.

"T-that would be great Aki." Entering the shop at such a late hour was a unique experience, there was practically no one here except an older woman behind the counter looking bored as hell.

She'd ignored us, choosing to read the manga in her hand instead as we navigated the sea of magical girls merchandise. Then something very interesting caught my eye.

It was a figurine of that evil magical girl. The box had a label on it saying 'Evil Magical Girl' seriously they couldn't even come up with a creative name for her?

Either way it's time I probe Utena about her taste in women.

"Hey Utena, check out this figurine." Holding the box up to her she'd blushed instantly while averting her eyes. How suspicious Utena!

"I'm thinking of buying it, this girl is quite cute after all." Utena freezes and her eyes widen.

"Y-you really think so? You never buy magical girl merch . . . " Utena, you aren't alone! She just like me for real!

"I'm thinking of making an exception this time. After all, who doesn't love a girl like this?" She blushes and I swear steam leaves her ears and she covers her face in embarrassment.

"Utena . . . could it be that you like her as well?" I give her a knowing smile. She pauses but nods.

"W-well she is quite amazing! Y-yep!" My expression turns vicious as I go in for the kill.

"Could it be that Utena-chan likes bad girls like I do?"

"A-aki likes bad girls . . ." Had I never told her? I guess it had never really come up to be fair, and it's honestly quite embarrassing to just drop in on someone who doesn't agree.

She gives a nod before giving me a wide smile.

"Yes. I do like her Aki." Huh. Honestly I'd expected her to be more embarrassed from my blatant callout. Perhaps she's just happy that she doesn't have to hide it anymore.

"Then I'll get one for you as well." Snagging the other one off the shelf I realize that they seem to not actually be that popular. Their shelf space is low to begin with, and we seem to be the only ones buying them.

She hesitates at my words but lets out a happy sigh anyway. Looks like she's off in her own world now.

"Excuse me, can I get these two?" The twenty something woman doesn't even register me fully, but nods anyway and rings up my figurines. I pay for them and sadly lament the minimum wage worker on the night shift.

You will not be forgotten!

Making our way back to the shop was interesting, Utena had been holding tightly onto me while staring at me with eyes I didn't fully understand.

"You know Utena, I think you might like bad girls a lot." She listens closely with bated breath and allows me to continue.

"When we are doing that later I'll show you something special." She starts drooling lightly and I give her a blank stare. Utena is a pervert.

Staring at the outside table I notice an unlit candle accompanied by a lighter, two cups of tea, and two small deserts freshly prepared. The sun just setting allows us a candle light date!

She must have set this up, knowing around the time I'd be back . . . truly Mom is the best!

After this I'll have to guide Utena properly. Hopefully no longer suppressing her S/M side gives her the confidence boost she needs to stop comparing herself to Tres Magia!

AN: In this chapter Aki goes on a date, and corrupts an impressionable six year old with the power of chunni. Hmm I wonder who it could be . . . You get a cookie if you can figure it out!

A very casual chapter, no actual combat or anything crazy. Next chapter I'll be writing the first lewd scene, so all you perverts have that too look forward to. It most likely won't be that long as Utena will crumble instantly under Aki and fall into pleasure in a single moment.

As always please leave comments and correct any grammatical errors you notice as they help drive my writing forward.