Chapter 9: NozoHono
"What a Coincidence!"
Honoka never knew how to respond to her boss trying to set her up with her daughter. She nodded politely when the older woman talked about how pretty her daughter was. She coughed awkwardly when her boss casually mentioned her daughter's single status with obvious intention.
Her boss, a lovely older woman with soft lavender hair and turquoise eyes, continuously, for two years, insisted that Honoka at least meet with her daughter over coffee.
Honoka herself wasn't 100% looking for a relationship either. Kotori and Umi's constant flirting drove her mad; she didn't want to end up like that. At least, not just yet.
But, one day, she had somehow agreed to going on a blind date with her boss' mystery daughter.
Kotori was expectedly thrilled at the news and sprung into action, tasking herself with planning out Honoka's outfit for the day.
Umi was much more concerned than her girlfriend seemed to be.
"You've never even met this woman."
"I get that. But my boss hasn't stopped talking about this girl for around two years now. Even if nothing comes from this, at least I can get her off my back about it."
That night, as she was checking messages on her phone, she came across an old pic from a fun one night stand.
Honoka smiled from the memory. That had been a night of good sex and a morning of relaxed hanging out. Honoka could swear she'd never scored as good as that since.
Somehow, she and the girl had taken to sending each other nudes from time to time. Honoka thoroughly enjoyed this; the other girl was absolutely gorgeous and she felt somewhat honored that she was able to still receive attention from her, despite it being very limited.
Honoka's smile twisted downward slightly. She was supposed to be going on a date the next day yet, here she was, lying in bed thinking about a one time hookup.
She quickly flicked off the lights, turned off her phone, and settled herself under the covers.
"Mother!" Nozomi chided, feeling extremely annoyed. "You've got to leave this alone! She's clearly not interested and neither am I!"
Her mother's brow crinkled. "And why on earth not? Miss Kousaka is a wonderful girl! She's also pretty cute!"
Nozomi huffed. "I told you I'm not looking for a relationship right now."
"You can't keep having fun and hooking up for the rest of your life."
Nozomi flushed scarlet. "I've only 'hooked up' with two people in my entire life. Besides, I just got over my breakup with Eli. And you want me to start dating again, right after?"
"Yes."
Nozomi stared her mother down. "You're impossible."
"Eli was never any good for you. She was too scared of what other people thought of her and lost you because of it. You deserve better than that."
Nozomi could only huff in annoyance. "Whatever! This Honoka girl had better be worth my time or I'll be upset with you!" The threat hardly worked as her mother chuckled and brushed her off.
"You're going to LOVE her!"
