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This marks day 13 in the story.
Reminder: There are no bad ends unless you do something horrifically stupid. There are a large variety of normal ends that I would encourage you to actively seek. With that said, there are only two final ends to the story. Everything else will result in 'Go back X'.
Current goal: Ascend youkai mountain and meet up with Kanako. Help Kogasa overcome her problems with Sanae.
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[X] A deep feeling of love. You can't define it, but your spirit yearns for Kasen.
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Love.
Not just a simple admiration, or physical attraction, but a deep and powerful love. You can feel an itching desire in the back of your mind to settle down with her. You can't say exactly why, but it feels right. You need this woman, Kasen. You lean in to kiss her lips.
Kasen brings a finger up to stop your progress. "You are an odd one. But your heart is in the right place," she says with a smirk. She places a hand on your chest and gently pushes you back. "You have a journey to continue, do you not?"
She's right. You have somewhere to go. You aren't sure where it is, but you can feel it tugging on your spirit. But you don't want to leave Kasen. You look at her pathetically.
"You shall see me again," she says. It feels reassuring to hear that from her. "Go, continue on your path, spirit."
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Your eyes slowly refocus on your surroundings. You're collapsed on the floor, staring up at the ceiling. Your sore, drained cock empties a final squirt into Kasen's tight pussy. She loosens up slightly and your softening penis slips out from her body. You groan tiredly, exhausted both mentally and physically. Even though you hardly moved, the amount of energy you used was immense. Kasen lets out a satisfied sigh and finally opens her eyes. She stands up effortlessly, seeming to not be fazed in the least by the experience. "I apologize, I had forgotten how much of an impact such rituals would have on the inexperienced."
"It's okay, Kasen," you say, letting out a deep breath. There isn't much else you can think to say at this time; your mind is still reeling from the experience. You relax your body and glance toward Yumeko. She looks frightened and concerned for you.
Kasen rolls her shoulders briefly, loosening them up. She leans down and picks your body up from the floor. She's quite strong, but that doesn't come as a surprise to you. "Most of the people you've met have had misleading appearances. "Please come, Yumeko," she requests politely, starting for the stairs. Yumeko bolts up from her position outside of the circle and follows along.
Moments later, the three of you are in a small guest room. Kasen gingerly places you on top of a neatly made futon. "I will prepare something to aid in your recovery. Watch him while he rests," she says. Yumeko nods and kneels at your side as the hermit exits the room.
"Are you all right? Does it hurt? What happened?" Yumeko asks you.
You stare at her and blink a few times, surprised by the sudden flurry of questions. "Relax, Yumeko, I'm fine," you say, letting out a long sigh. "It doesn't hurt, it was just exhausting."
"I, I'm sorry," she stutters slightly. "It was just a shock, the whole thing didn't look like much, but then seeing you like this..."
You smile warmly at her. Every time she shows such care and concern, it touches your heart. "Come here, Yumeko," you say, gesturing at her. Yumeko nods and leans in closer to your face. You reach up and slip an arm around her neck, pulling her head to your chest. She lets out a surprised gasp and and opens her lips to protest. No words come out, though, and she closes her mouth a moment later. "Thank you," you say, mussing her blonde hair with one hand.
It is funny how being separated from Yumeko has brought you closer to her than you've ever been. She sighs and rubs her head against your chest affectionately, not unlike a cat. "May I make a request?" Yumeko asks, speaking quietly. You give her a nod. "Could you find more time to train? I like this."
You laugh softly. "I'll try, Yumeko. But we could do this while I'm sleeping, you know."
She nods into your chest. "Yes, but it won't be the same." You sigh, stroke her hair some more, and close your eyes. Despite her best efforts, she might be developing feelings for you. Things always seem to be complicated. Yumeko slowly pulls her head away and sits back up.
Your mind drifts back to the experience you just had. You felt something powerful for Kasen. Is it wrong to be doing this with Yumeko right now? As if on cue, you can hear Kasen enter the room.
"Thank you, Yumeko. Would you mind leaving the room for a few moments?"
"What for, Kasen?" Yumeko asks politely in return.
"I wish to discuss his experience, it will not be long," Kasen answers. You open your eyes; Kasen is standing in the doorway with a cup of tea in hand. Yumeko nods and silently leaves the room. The door closes behind her, and you hear the soft click of a lock. Kasen moves to your side and settles in, offering you the tea. "Drink, and we will talk."
You nod and take the teacup, sipping from it. The taste is sweet and very strong, but you can't place exactly what it is. Regardless, you can feel your strength returning within moments. "What is that?" you ask.
"It is something special," she replies with a wry smile, taking the teacup back. "Do not drink too much." You aren't going to question her on that.
"So, you want to talk?"
"Yes, I do not mean to pry, but I was curious about what you saw," she answers, speaking in a more cautious tone than you've come to expect from her.
You nod slowly and sit up. She winces ever so slightly as you move. "Well, I'm not sure how much there is to tell. You had just finished introducing yourself, and then we had sex." Kasen nods expectantly. "It was kind of strange, you lost your composure for a bit, but then caught yourself."
Kasen's lower lip twitches as you recall her slip. "Yes, I apologize for that. Was there anything else?"
"You mentioned I had to continue on my journey, or something to that effect, and..."You pause, thinking to yourself. Should you mention your emotions at the time?
Kasen's soft voice grabs your attention once more. "And?" she asks, watching you intently. She is quite interested in everything you have to say.
You swallow and continue. There is no reason to hide anything from her. "My spirit felt something when it looked at you," you start. She tilts her head curiously. You let out a nervous chuckle, and a blush begins to cover your face. "It was love, Kasen."
Her eyes widen slightly in shock, and she opens her mouth. Before speaking, however, she takes in a deep breath to regain her composure. "Love? Are you sure that is what your spirit felt?"
"Yes, Kasen. An undeniable, powerful feeling of love. At the time, I wanted to stay with you, I didn't want to continue on my journey."
Her lip twitches again. She is clearly surprised by this, but she is doing her best not to show it. "Yes, I suppose you did have that look on your face at the time." Kasen lets out a long, soft sigh. "You made an attempt to kiss me then as well." The edges of her lips curl upward. "You have a good heart," she adds with a chuckle.
"I still want to," you blurt out. The comment takes Kasen by surprise, and a deep blush covers her face. "Kiss you, that is. If you don't mind."
She pauses briefly. "I suppose I can indulge that desire," she says, her voice betraying her own needs. You sit up and place a hand on the side of her face, gently stroking her cheek. You bring your lips nearer to hers, and Kasen shuts her eyes. Without further hesitation, you kiss her; she lets out a soft moan and relaxes her body. After a few moments, you break the kiss and settle back down. Kasen opens her eyes. "Does that satisfy your curiosity? How does it feel?"
"It didn't feel quite the same as with my spirit, but..."
"I am not surprised, as you are currently separated," she interrupts. "But, I enjoyed it," she admits. You enjoyed it as well, and you could see yourself with this woman. She is straightforward and honest, and you know she would treat you well. "There is one thing I would like to add, however."
"What's that, Kasen?" you ask.
She clears her throat. "Our physical forms are not always completely honest. They are deceiving things that lie to ourselves and others, no matter how honest we may try to be," she begins, pausing for effect. "Our spirits, however, are the ultimate truth. If your spirit felt love, then perhaps it was fated to be so."
"So, wait, we're fated to be together?"
"It is possible. I will have to think on it. You will be seeing me again, so there is no need to rush." She told your spirit that it would see her again, too. Was she talking about your physical form at the time? "We will discuss it the next time you visit." Kasen stands and turns away, heading toward the door. Upon reaching it she pauses briefly and half-turns toward you. "Yumeko will be returning to your body soon, so this would be the best time for me to say that I would not object to your advances," she says, offering a warm little smile. She opens the door and leaves without another word.
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Not a complete update, but I felt it was worth getting up to this break point. Will be trying to finish up wed/thurs.