Disclaimer: Hello everyone! Sorry for the long delay. Was preoccupied with a lot of stuff... Let's get started shall we? All credit goes to Shingo Nanami and フクロウ. This is the last arc, or an just an omake for this series. It takes place about a year and a half after Kasane and Nobunaga started dating. Enjoy!

野良猫と雷と策謀

Stray Cats and Thunder and Tricks

Part One

"..."

They spent their first night together not too long ago.

Of course for Nobunaga, that wasn't his first time.

However his night with Kasane felt like a dream.

In the first time in his life, he felt delirious from the heat as pleasure seeped through his body.

The stronger he embraced Kasane, he could barely hold back the feeling of love and endearment that sprang out from her, he nearly thought he went mad in the head.

...That dream-like night happened not too long ago.

Reaching his chopsticks to the food Kasane cooked for him, Nobunaga became restless.

Kasane was in front of him eating the meal.

He could tell the good discipline she been through at her home by the way she quietly ate her food with downcast eyes.

She said that her grandfather is a strict and stern man, so he was very particular in these manners.

Occasionally Kasane would talk about events at school or about friends or about her home matters and her brothers; in that bell-like voice she would retell everything to him.

With that voice of hers, Kasane called out his name that night, in that…

Almost remembering all the details of that night, Nobunaga hurriedly changed his thoughts.

"Ah, it's already this late."

Finished eating, Kasane began washing the dishes when she eyed the clock.

Damnit.

Maybe he should have taken down the clock beforehand so she wouldn't know the time?

….No that would have been too obvious.

"Than Tono-sama, I'll be going home!"

Kasane took off her apron and picked up her bag as she went to the doorway.

"..."

Nobunaga involuntary grabbed Kasane by the arm as she made her way to the entrance.

For a second, Kasane's shoulders shivered at his action, she glanced at him.

"Tono, sama?"

"You can stay over, you know."

Her eyes widened at his suggestion.

Immediately turning bright red, her eyes tried to avoid his gaze as she began to panic.

"Um, well."

"Tomorrow you don't have school, right? Take over. You can give an excuse to your grandfather."

Today was Saturday so tomorrow will be Sunday.

It was a day that was an obviously a holiday for normal students.

The last time she slept over was last Saturday too.

Even Nobunaga was quite worried about Kasane after that night, so while he wanted her to stay over for another day, his conscious and guilt made him give up on that idea.

Kasane would slowly rested in his room the rest day, and soon as she recovered, she left.

Soon after she would start school, of course he would go to work, so they never got to spend time together.

However whenever Kasane found time, she would come by to cook meals for.

Her grandfather knows that she'll be home late due to her part-time job, so if returns a little later than usual she'll be fine, Kasane had said.

If she ever called him and said that she went out with some friends until it got late, he would tolerate it.

Though her grandfather is rather strict, he seems to understand girls of her age.

Kasane often does the housework in her house, but it's not like it's her job to do them all.

There are days in which her brothers are in charge of the housework and other days her grandfather would take over, they would evenly distributed their chores.

So whenever Kasane was free, she would go out for her part time job and then come by to see him.

During that one week, just how many times did have he refrain himself embracing that back whenever she decided to leave?

It was the first time Nobunaga found himself to be impatient.

But he found a way to lock up that desire and send her off.

However it's been a week since that day.

And tomorrow they're both free, with such favorable conditions isn't it alright to get her permission now?

"...Right?"

Hugging her from behind, Nobunaga whispered into her ear.

Feeling the warmth in his embrace, he felt his heartbeat quicken.

Pulling her face towards him, he drew closer for a kiss.

He didn't want to approach her so quickly and have her feel like she was going to be devoured.

To the best of his ability, with natural movement, he create a sweet atmosphere.

He found himself reflected in Kasane's wide eyes.

"Ah…"

Kasane jumped and stiffened, with a blushing face she looked at him.

And as soon as their lips nearly touched, Kasane regained her sanity.

"W-w-we cannnn'ttt!"

"...Uu."

Kasane pushed his face away with all her might, Nobunaga became bewildered.

"So soon! I-I can't stay over, that soon you know!? A-anyway I'm going home! I'll just tell him I played with my friends too long!"

Still red in the face, Kasane rushed to the entrance, took off the chain and stepped out before turning around to close the door.

"Bye, Tono-sama! Good night!"

"..."

Kasane tried laughing it off and just before Nobunaga reached out his hand, she closed the door.

Meanwhile, Nobunaga stood there unable to move in utter amazement.

What lingered begin was the emptiness from Kasane's rejection and the unimaginable heat that longed for her.

"...That idiot…. I'll remember this…!"

TBC

Well, I hoped everyone enjoyed this chapter. I won't be able to upload the next chapter tomorrow, however I'll try to translate two chapters on Monday. We're finally on the last arc here, time sure flies by quickly, doesn't it? Now then, until next time I hope you all have an enjoyable and safe weekend!