My Friend Doesn't Hesitate 1

 ACT01　What Effects Does Replenishment Cause?



「Shiro-chaaan.」


Just past the middle of April, when it seemed like the weather was on the verge of getting warmer, during a lax morning commute to school.

Today, like every day, Nogi Mashiro heard the voice of her friend coming up behind her.

Her trademark side ponytail swung as Mashiro turned toward that voice,


「Owaa... Good morning, Akami. You're full of energy today as well.」

「Ehehee.」


The owner of the voice a moment ago, Nishina Akami, enthusiastically clung to Mashiro's arm.

Akami was Mashiro's closest friend at the school she attended.

She had curly shoulder length hair. Her baby face and slightly round cheeks gave her a kitten-like charm, and the warmth of her petite and slender body was faintly being conveyed to Mashiro.

As a matter of fact, Mashiro was quite fond of the skinship that came from her, but,


「Hey now, cut it out, release me. It's hard to walk, you know? And it's hot.」


As mentioned earlier, it was getting warmer, so if they were glued together like that, their body temperatures would rise.

Mashiro was about to gently peel Akami from her arms, but then,


「Wehー, it's fine, isn't it, Shiro-chan? I especially want to replenish my Shiro-chan-onium this morning.」

「What is Shiro-chan-onium?」

「By replenishing it in the morning, I can persist at full power for the entire day today.」

「Which means it runs out in a day?」

「That's right.」

「Then how do you replenish your supply when we can't see each other on days off?」

「Umm... imagination.」

「Imagination?」

「For about 30 minutes, I hold a cushion, and while thinking about Shiro-chan, various things.」

「What various things do you do?」

「Eh? Ah, no, that's a bit... it's too embarrassing, so I can't say it?～」

「Why not? Let me hear it.」

「A-anyway. For replenishment, nothing is better than the real thing.」

「Hmm, I'm curious.」


As they talked about this and that, Akami wouldn't get away at all.

I'm genuinely starting to feel hot, so maybe I really should tear her off?... Mashiro thought, however.


「Nn～」

「…………」


Akami was more than fifteen centimeters shorter than herself, so perhaps because of that, Akami was rubbing her cheek against Mashiro's shoulder. She looked extremely happy, and on top of that, she was very cute.

While looking at her,


... It's hot, but I guess it's fine?


Mashiro thought that from the bottom of her heart.

And,


Replenishment, huh?... Should I also give it a try?


Curiosity suddenly welled up.

The moment she thought about it.　


「... Eh? Shiro-chan?」


She peeled off Akami's body glued to her side.

Turned to face her from the front.

Spread her arms wide.


「!!!!????」


And hugged her tightly.


「... Ooh, this is...」


Soft.

Compared to the times Akami was always clinging to her, the way her body temperature was conveyed was different, and it was pleasant in various ways.


「Hmhmmmmmmm.」

「Ah, ah, um, Shiro-chan…!?」


Moreover, Akami's hair, which was tickling the tip of her nose, gave off a slight nice scent.

All things included, it was very satisfying, to the point that something like heat didn't matter at all.


「Nnーmm」

「Uh, eh, eh, ehh…」


As for the component being replenished.

From the arms that were enveloping her and the torso that was in close contact with her, Mashiro's entire body, from her head down to her toes, was being filled with energy.


「I see, this is the thing called replenishment?...」

「Shiro-chan, everyone is, looking looking looking.....!」


Mashiro now fully understood the reason why Akami was always clinging to her.

Replenishment; how incredible.


「Fuu」


After about 30 seconds had passed.

Mashiro was satisfied... or rather, she felt like she had literally been able to resupply, so she released Akami, however.


「... Huh? Akami, what's wrong?」


On the other hand, Akami's entire body had turned bright red and stiffened; her mouth was the only part of her moving, repeatedly opening and closing.


「No, uh... um...」

「?」

「Shiro-chan, so bold...」


Various words were said strangely.

I don't really understand what she means, but... well, I guess it's fine?


「Akami.」

「Uu? Wha-what, Shiro-chan.」

「――I also liked that replenishment, so even if it's only once in a while, can I replenish with Akami again?」

「!!!!!」

「It's fine, right?」

「……………… Yes, ple-please.」


While muttering with a voice that seemed like it would vanish at any time, Akami repeatedly nodded.

Her face was still as bright red as before, and her movements were almost mechanical.

Mashiro didn't know why she had become like that, but from her atmosphere, it didn't seem like she found it unpleasant, and since Akami said it was fine, it should be okay.

Mashiro felt relieved.


「Whoa, at this rate, we'll be late. Let's go to school quickly.」

「………… Yeah.」

「? Akami, you've suddenly lost your energy. Was the replenishment insufficient?」

「Eh... no, no, no, today's replenishment was enough! Far from just enough, it was 30% extra! I'm fine!」

「Then, don't be stuck in a daze. Let's go quickly.」


With the effect of replenishment, she had more energy than usual.

Now, let's do our best again all day today.

Full of vigor, Mashiro's gait was very light.

　

　　☆★★★☆★★

　

It's always so.

Nogi Mashiro doesn't hesitate.

The moment she thinks about wanting to do something, no matter what it is, she does it.


That Shiro-chan.

Is the one I love.