A Vacation Just For Us

This is the first series starring Haruna Kojima.

☆☆☆ Prologue ☆☆☆

A little while after we began dating, Haruna had told me that she had always wanted to go on a “real vacation”. One day, I decided to rent a little house near the seaside... A vacation that would be just for the two of us.

☆☆☆ Day 1 - Cottage by the seaside ☆☆☆ I had been driving to the seaside for several hours when Haruna fell asleep in the passenger's seat. I would catch myself glancing over at her, captivated by the serene look on her face.

After we arrived to the little house I had rented, we started to explore our new home. When we came into the living room, she stood by the windows and smiled at me.

'''Thank you so much. Everything is perfect!''' She exclaimed.

☆☆☆ Day 2 - At the beach ☆☆☆ That next morning, the two of us went to the beach. She ran into the surf, and I walked up to the edge of the water as she splashed in the sea.

'''Come on! Come into the water!''' She called out.

I’m really glad that you’re enjoying yourself, I said with a smile.

'''Yes! I love the beach, but I haven’t been to it for so long. I’m just so happy!''' she exclaimed.

Everything really is perfect… But being here with you is what makes it so amazing, she said.

☆☆☆ Day 3 - Together before sunset ☆☆☆

We had walked along the beach for hours, and the sun was beginning to dip in the sky. The sea was calm, and there was a soft breeze.

Every time I looked over at Haruna, I felt that I wanted to spend the rest of my life like this... Together with her, always by her side. Was she thinking those same thoughts about me?

As the light began to fade, I wondered if the happiness I felt while with her would last forever. I didn’t know if it could, but that was my most precious wish.

☆☆☆ Day 3 - At nightfall ☆☆☆

The last traces of the radiant sunset were disappearing from the sky. Darkness had fallen over the beach as we continued to walk side by side. When Iooked up at the sky, I saw that the stars had not begun to shine.

She was the only star here.

☆☆☆ Day 4 - Hiking in the woods ☆☆☆

She stopped walking, and glanced over at me with a suggestive expression.

Hey... Since we're alone, why don't we have a bit of private time together? She asked with a slight smile, tilting her head.

'''I’d like that... But I need to tell you that I’m pretty sure we’re getting lost. Maybe we should head back to the trail,''' I suggested.

Her expression suddenly changed to a strangely serious look.

'''Alright... But I’m going this way back to the trail. You can do whatever you want,''' she said, turning away.

☆☆☆ Day 5 - Good morning ☆☆☆

I had woken up several minutes ago, but tried to be quiet to not disturb her. Soon enough, I saw Haruna slowly open her eyes.

Hello, I said with a smile.

She sat up in bed, looking sleepy.

Hey, good morning... she answered softly.

'''What do you want to do today? Maybe we should clean up the house and go the beach after,''' I suggested.

Sure, let’s go, she replied.

☆☆☆ Day 5 - Household chores ☆☆☆

I walked up to her holding the laundry basket, then laughed when I saw her cleaning very quickly.

Why are you so excited? I asked.

'''We've gotta hurry! The beach is waiting for us!''' She exclaimed.

☆☆☆ Day 6 - The end ☆☆☆

We left the beautiful landscape.

We left the cozy little house.

We left the blooming flowers.

But we held on to our treasured memories.