Disclaimer: I do not own the rights or characters to Negima.
Warning: This story contains shoujo ai (girlxgirl romance). So if you don't like the idea of romance between two girls then stop reading now.
Author's Note: Since it's valentines I wanted to create another holiday themed KonoSetsu. Like the one before it's simplistic, and not very good. So hopefully the KonoSetsu goodness can make up for the dull fic.
Also, this fic has minor, one-sided, rather pointless TakahataxAsuna. It was mostly just to extend the fic.
Here are some cultures notes since I included a lot of Japanese references to Valentine's Day. The notes are mostly taken from Love Hina manga volume 2, which I also don't own and announce a disclaimer to.
Culture Notes:
On Valentine's Day the girls give chocolate to the boys, and one month after valentines (March 14) there's a follow-up holiday called White Day where the guys return the favor.
Honmei-choco is chocolate that a girl gives to guy she really likes or loves. So basically this is the type of chocolate Konoka is giving to Setsuna.
Giri-choco is chocolate that a girl gives to an associate or friend. Something like if Asuna received chocolate from Konoka.
With all that out of the way enjoy the fic!
Summary: Pouring her heart and soul into it Konoka makes chocolate for Setsuna, but Chamo pours a little something extra…
Honmei-choco
Early in the morning for Mahora Academy, two girls were in their dorm kitchen cooking a delicious substance known as chocolate.
The two girls had been pouring all their knowledge of cooking into these batches of chocolates they were baking. Both had a very treasured loved one in mind as they baked.
Kagurazaka Asuna with the vision of her Takahata-sensei, and Konoe Konoka with her fancy for her Secchan; both girls poured their heart out into making their honmei-choco.
"Does this look right Konoka?" Asuna stopped the whisking of her fudge, and lifted the bowl that contained said fudge to show to her best friend.
"Hmm…" Konoka looked hard into the contents of the bowl and used her experience as a cook to answer, "Yeah that seems about right."
Konoka returned to her cooking, although she had already finished her own. Her own chocolates were being baked in their oven, and she was merely observing her chocolate's individual status. Each chocolate was in a mold that shaped into a miniature heart shape, an ideal shape to present to her Secchan.
After taking a quick observation of her own chocolates, Konoka went to help Asuna in pouring her chocolates into molds to bake.
Asuna welcomed the help, and the two friends put as much of the substance as they could in a single mold. It was a simple task, and together they finished rather quickly. Asuna then put on a mitten to protect her hand, and put her tray of molds in the rack below Konoka's nearly finished batch.
"Phew, that was a lot more work than I thought," commented Asuna.
"Yeah, but it was fun."
Through the glass, Asuna looked into the oven and saw Konoka's chocolates. They were shaping up very nicely. There were no extra large or small pieces, no chips or cracks; they were flawless.
"So who are they for?" Asuna asked, although she already knew the answer that would come out of her friend's mouth.
"For Secchan. How about you?"
This all seemed like a simple pointless chat to have for they both knew the answers to their questions and yet they asked anyway. They were saying anything to pass the time before their chocolates were done.
"T-Takahata-sensei," Asuna admitted shyly with a scarlet color on her face. She then lay kneeled on the ground, and looked to the floor. "I hope he likes them."
Konoka peeked in the oven window and checked the status of her chocolates. She got a soft mitten, and put it on her hand. She opened the oven door, and reached inside to pull out her completed chocolates. Asuna got a strong whiff of the chocolates and smacked her lips in delight.
"Mmm. That smells good," Asuna commented.
"I hope she enjoys them." Konoka placed the chocolates to a nearby table to let them sit to cool.
"Whatever you make I'm sure she'll like. Just smelling them makes me wanna eat some myself."
"I think I'll make a batch for us in the afternoon." Konoka contemplated out loud.
"Sounds great." Asuna looked into the oven and checked on the status of her own chocolates: not ready yet.
Minutes passed by in relative silence. They chatted with one another lightly, but never got far in anything. Both were merely waiting for Asuna's batch to finish.
"Finally," Asuna said as she pulled her finished batch from the oven. She placed the tray next to Konoka's, and wiped some sweat from her forehead.
"Wow those look nice," Konoka said.
"Not as great as yours though."
Both girls looked at their scrumptious creations proudly.
"Let's get some rest before class starts," Konoka suggested.
"Good idea."
Both girls silently walked out of their kitchen area, and went to their beds. Once they were far enough out of the kitchen a small creature appeared before both sets of chocolate, an opened bottle in its non-human hands.
"So Ane-san is looking to impress a teacher with these chocolates is she?" He asked rhetorically, having observed both girls since they began baking their chocolate candy in the middle of the night. "I'm sure Konoka-ane-san wouldn't need any help, but maybe I can help Asuna-ane-san. A couple drops of some love potion and she's set."
With a mischievous glint in his eyes he lightly tilted his bottle of love potion onto Asuna's chocolates. But because of his little ermine hands, Chamo's grip on the bottle weakened and the whole contents spilled over both girls' batches. The individual chocolates absorbed the magical potion, and soon no signs of the substance remained.
"Whoops."
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In the morning train ride to Mahora, Negi was busy fiddling through some documents, no doubt the results of their latest test in English. Meanwhile, Asuna hovered about the kid teacher in hopes of peeking at her grade.
On the other side of the train Setsuna had her eyes closed, though not asleep, as she kept on guard for any possible threat to her Ojou-sama.
"Ne, Secchan."
Setsuna opened her eyes and looked at her most precious person.
"Here." Konoka presented Setsuna a red, heart-shaped box with a cute, pink ribbon wrapped around it.
Setsuna, bewildered, stared at the box oddly before taking it in one hand. "What is this?"
"It's my honmei-choco for Secchan," Konoka replied enthusiastically, wearing her light-hearted ear-to-ear smile.
"Kono-chan!" Setsuna nearly dropped the box in question after hearing this, but managed to keep a hold on it. A furious blush spread all over her face. "W-Why did you do this?"
"Because I love you." Konoka placed her hand on top of Setsuna's free one. She gently squeezed her hand, and Setsuna squeezed back. "What other reason should there be?"
"Kono-chan…"
Both girls closed their open space and leaned in closer to each other. Their eyes closed, and their lips hungering for the other's…
"An F! All that studying for an F? What the hell!"
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In the classroom of Negi Springfield the kid teacher had just finished conducting a lesson, and now the chime for lunch rang. Class 3-A was now split up, each little group or individual doing their own business before class resumed.
Setsuna in particular was frantically searching for a specific student. Luckily she found her early in the lunch break.
"Yotsuba-san," called Setsuna.
"Yes? How may I help you?" greeted Satsuki, just like she would any customer.
"I-I wanted to inquire about your wares," Setsuna said timidly, a blush bloomed on Setsuna's face as she pressed herself to continue. "Particularly about your chocolates…"
"Ah, you too. I'm sorry to say, but everyone's already bought me out of chocolates for today. It was really popular in the morning. Sorry."
"It's okay. I understand." Setsuna inwardly sighed; she wanted to kick herself for not thinking about Valentine's Day until today. She maintained a soft smile as she motioned to leave. "Thanks anyway."
"Secchan!" Konoka squealed. She came up from behind Setsuna, and wrapped her arms lovingly around the swordswoman.
Setsuna blushed at the open display of affection, but managed to meekly make the hug mutual.
"Hello Kono-chan." Setsuna greeted awkwardly.
"So Secchan, have you tasted any of my chocolates yet?"
"No, I haven't yet." Setsuna had been too busy trying to devise a way to get some chocolates for her Kono-chan to think about eating Konoka's own home-made chocolates. Satsuki had been her last hope… "But I'll try some now."
The two girls walked to the swordswoman's desk, and Setsuna pulled out the other girl's chocolate. With Konoka's large light-hearted smiled urging her, Setsuna opened the heart-shaped box and quickly swallowed the first piece of chocolate her hand grabbed hold of.
Inside Konoka's book bag a little ermine creature was peeking outside, having stowed away in the morning. He just now woke up from taking a nap to take a peek outside. When he looked out he lucked out and witnessed an interesting sight almost immediately.
"Setsuna-ane-san ate some chocolates already? Well the next few hours are going to be interesting," commented Chamo. He then nestled back in between Konoka's clothing that he managed to stow away with him. "Ane-san sure has very comfy panties."
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In the hallway of Mahora Academy, Asuna was solemnly walking the halls, defeated. She had searched the teacher's lounge and wherever else she suspected Takahata to be, but never found him. She was walking back to her classroom when a sudden sight caught her eye.
"Good afternoon Asuna-kun," politely greeted Takahata. He bowed and Asuna bowed as well, her hands gripping her heart-shaped box of chocolates.
"Takahata-sensei I…"
"Yes?" asked the teacher.
Asuna took a deep breath, and shoved her box into Takahata's hands. A strong blush flushed her entire face. "These are for you."
Without another word Asuna ran out of sight and into the direction of her classroom.
Takahata studied the gift curiously for a moment, before realizing something odd. "Huh? These are…" His eyes widened slightly as he realized what the box contained. "Much too dangerous to hold on to," he murmured to himself as he walked to the faculty lounge.
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The students of Class 3-A were very coordinated during lunchtime today. Almost all at once the students walked up to their Negi-sensei and presented him some chocolate of theirs, Ayaka being the first and presenting him a large and exquisitely detailed chocolate cake with a portrait of the sensei. Negi politely thanked each student individually when they came and presented their own chocolate.
One of the few students who didn't walk up to Negi during this time were Konoe Konoka, Sakurazaki Setsuna, and Kagurazaka Asuna.
Setsuna was too busy glomping her beloved Konoka, and planting kisses all over her to want to move anywhere; Konoka's neck, her cheeks, her lips, and anywhere else Setsuna's lips wandered to Setsuna kissed.
Konoka rather enjoyed the attention and affection she was receiving from her beloved Secchan. It wasn't often that Setsuna was readily willing to display her affections publicly.
It wasn't that Setsuna was ashamed, Konoka knew that wasn't why, but merely it was because Setsuna didn't want to show any weakness for everyone to see. And showing such strong affections for Konoka clearly told anyone who looked what her weakness was, or more specifically who it was.
Konoka did question what caused the sudden change in Setsuna's behavior, but buried the thought away deeply when she received a hungry and lustful kiss from her. She didn't bother to think anymore.
The classroom door slid open, and in came the twin-ponytailed classmate. She drudgingly walked to her desk, sat down, and slumped in her seat. For a few moments she remained like this, until all of a sudden she shot back up and slammed her fists to her desk, teeth clenched. She soon sighed and deflated back to the previous slump.
Konoka tried to walk to her friend, but when she did Setsuna' body kept a tight grip around her.
"Secchan can you let go of me? I wanna talk to Asuna." Konoka gently tried to free herself from the swordswoman's hold, but Setsuna tightened her grip when she tried.
"No, I don't want to let you go. I want to stay like this forever," Setsuna said, almost in a pleading tone.
Konoka faced Setsuna, and saw her appear to be so…desperate. Desperate to cling to her, desperate to feel her touch, desperate to show her love for Konoka.
Konoka gave Setsuna a light kiss on the lips, and pulled back shortly.
"That's sweet Secchan, but please let go just for a minute."
Setsuna released her vice-like grip on Konoka, and settled with holding her hand. When Konoka realized that Setsuna wasn't going to compromise any farther than that, she walked over to Asuna, with Setsuna in tow.
"What's wrong Asuna?" Konoka asked her friend. Asuna looked up and saw Konoka's face before her, with Setsuna closely next to her.
"I was such an idiot! I had the perfect chance to give him the chocolates and do something, but I mess it all up by just running away. I was barely able to give him the chocolates without wanting to run away. Baka baka baka!"
Konoka placed a hand on her friend's shoulder, and got her friend's full attention. "Don't worry Asuna. You still have the rest of today to fix it. There's still time."
Asuna saw Konoka's light-hearted smile, and Asuna couldn't help but return the smile.
"Yeah, you're right. Thanks Konoka."
"Okay you've had too much time with her. Kono-chan is mine, and now I'm taking her back." Setsuna burst out. Setsuna marched off from Asuna, and tugged at Konoka's hand lightly. Konoka responded by following along with her.
"Well that was weird…"
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In the faculty lounge, Takahata slid open the door and entered. Minamoto Shizuna was already inside eating her lunch as she watched Takahata throw an entire box of chocolates to the garbage.
"What's wrong? Don't like the sender?" teased Shizuna.
"Those chocolates had been tampered with. They reeked of magic." He explained as he took a seat next to her. "Somebody had placed an unknown magical ingredient to it. So they were too dangerous to eat."
"I see."
"But you know it's nice to know that I'm still respected by former students to receive some giri-choco. Doesn't make me feel so old."
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The ending chime for their classes rang, and all the students rushed out the doors. Most with plans to meet their significant other, and spend the rest of the day together.
Konoka and Setsuna remained in the classroom, because Setsuna was holding them up, with her latest apology.
"I apologize greatly for how I acted earlier today Ojou-sama. It was completely disrespectful to you to act as such. I apologize." Setsuna bowed very low as she finished.
"It's okay, really. I enjoyed all the attention I got from you." Konoka said in response.
Setsuna saw Konoka's warm, sweet smile on her face, and Setsuna only felt more ashamed.
"I'm also sorry to say that I didn't think to get you some chocolates for today. I apologize greatly." Setsuna bowed once more.
"It's okay, you didn't have to."
"But I wanted to. And I should have."
"Well if you really want to make up for it, then you can eat dinner with me today."
"Yes, I will. But I also promise to get Ojou-sama a return gift as well for White Day." Setsuna began thinking now as to what to get her beloved Kono-chan next month.
"Hey Secchan, did you ever eat more of my chocolate I made for you?"
"Huh? You made this?" Setsuna brought out the heart-shaped box from her book bag, and looked at it. She was a bit surprised to know that Konoka had made the chocolate for her. Although she should've realized it after eating the unbelievably delicious chocolate.
"Yup. I made it with lots of love. Anything less wouldn't suit you."
Setsuna looked down to the ground, ashamed once again. "I'm sorry to say, but I have also not eaten any more of Kono-chan's chocolate."
"Then let's share some right now."
Setsuna looked up at Konoka, and saw that she was really eager to implement the idea. Setsuna smiled and nodded.
Setsuna pulled out the box, and opened it. Setsuna took one chocolate, and Konoka took another. Both girls opened their mouths, and presented their chocolate to the other girl. In a mutual bite they each ate a part of the other girl's chocolate.
After realizing what just had happened, Chamo appeared out of Konoka's book bag and hopped out with a small ermine-sized camera. He witnessed both girls loosing all self-control and restraint on themselves, and began kissing the other girl heatedly. Both girls hungrily devouring the sweet nectar of pleasure.
Chamo lifted up his camera, and began taking pictures of the couple.
"This is perfect! And to think this all began as an accident. Everything worked out for the best." The little ermine shot pictures like a madman as he tried to get the couple from different angles.
The door to the classroom slid open, as a familiar twin-ponytailed girl walked in.
"Konoka are you coming or not-What the…"
Asuna watched the scene unfold in front of her, and immediately clumped Chamo as the starter of this incident.
"Uh-oh…" said Chamo.
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After a few minutes of Asuna walking in on the scene, Negi was called in as well. He had cast a spell to restrain Setsuna, and Konoka was physically held back by Asuna after Chamo explained what he did.
"Asuna please let go! Please let go! I have to be with Secchan!" Konoka pleaded as she tried with all her physical might to escape Asuna's clutches.
"Negi-sensei release me! I mustn't be apart from Kono-chan!" Setsuna said, having been magically bound to the circle Negi created.
"Secchan!"
"Kono-chan!"
"Give it a rest you two. Stop acting like it's the end of the world." Asuna said.
"I still don't understand why you don't let those two free and do as they please. They're in love, it's Valentine's Day, why ruin their happiness?" Chamo asked in mock innocence, his hands still on his ermine-sized camera.
"Don't act dumb. You know what would happen if we were to let go while they were under the influence of the love potion. Especially since they're already in love to begin with!" Asuna released one hand to give the little ermine a smack to the head. A big lump appeared on the ermine's head shortly afterwards.
Immediately after Asuna let go Konoka broke free of Asuna's other hand and rushed to her Secchan.
"Wait, Konoka-san stop." Negi said, trying to get in the way of Konoka's path. Konoka didn't stop or try to avoid him, as she ran over the kid teacher. Negi lost focus on his spell and the restraints on Setsuna disappeared.
Both girls once again resumed to their everlasting kiss they shared, and Chamo began taking more pictures.
Asuna, after realizing her error, ran over to restrain her friend once more. Konoka and Setsuna fiercely tried to keep their lips in contact, but Negi soon got himself back up and cast his spell again. Both Konoka and Setsuna were separated again.
"Jeez how long is this gonna last?" asked Asuna.
"Well the effects should be wearing off soon to tell you the truth." Chamo conceded.
And much to Chamo's words, both girls had a spontaneous drop in resistance, and the look of lust in their eyes ceased. Asuna let go of Konoka, and Negi stopped his spell on Setsuna.
"What was that just now?" Konoka asked, not quite understanding her sudden drop of affection for Setsuna.
"I just lost control again…" muttered Setsuna. She then looked at everyone, and felt their eyes on her. Her cheeks flushed, and she bowed. "I'm very sorry for loosing control just now. It won't happen again."
"Oh don't worry about it. If Chamo-kun values his hide he won't pull another stunt like this again. Isn't that right you little ermine?" Asuna shot death glares at Chamo as she finished her words.
Chamo gulped and nodded.
Konoka, on the other hand, didn't feel quite as embarrassed as Setsuna was. She walked up to Chamo and asked, "Hey Chamo-kun, do you think I could get some copies of those pictures you took?"
"Sure Ane-san."
Setsuna's blush worsened.
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In the dorm of Negi, Konoka, and Asuna, the occupants were pleasantly waiting for their master cook to prepare a dinner for them. Negi was kneeling at the dinning table, Chamo was busy developing his photos, and Asuna listening to Setsuna's apologies for her actions all through the time back to the dorms.
"You don't have to apologize anymore. It was those chocolates that made you do that. Just be sure to double-check your White Day's gift for Konoka before you give it to her though." Asuna said, not wanting a repeat of today.
"Ah, that's right…" Setsuna leaned in close and whispered in a hush hush manner, "You're one of the few people who know Ojou-sama as well as I do, so I wanted to ask as to what you think I should get her as a return gift."
Asuna looked at Setsuna and laughed. "What are you kidding? You're thinking about it now? You still have a month to think about this, why worry about it now?"
"I want her gift to be perfect. Something to suit her perfectly; something she'll really love; something that truly comes from the heart." Setsuna said seriously.
Asuna too donned a serious face, and continue, "Well I'm sure whatever you come up with she'll love. So just don't push yourself too hard."
A sweet, delicious aroma reached their nostrils, and filled their lungs. They turned to see the kitchen, and saw Konoka coming out of it with a pot in hand.
"I got curry for everyone."
The occupants of the dorm each scrambled to the table to be served some of Konoka's delicious home-cooked meal.
They each received a bowl of the food, and in unison they all announced, "Itadakimasu."
Everyone enjoyed the delicious food Konoka made, and ate until they couldn't eat anymore. That was when Konoka called for Setsuna outside to come with her outside the dorm. Setsuna did as requested, and the two were soon outside Konoka's dorm.
"What did you want with me Kono-chan?"
"Here." Konoka pulled out a small handkerchief in her hand containing something that was wrapped. Setsuna took it in her hands, and opened the contents. "Since I couldn't share my last batch of chocolates with your earlier today I want to share these with you. They're not as great as the ones before, but I hope you still like them."
"I'll like anything you make."
Setsuna took a chocolate in one hand, and Konoka did the same. They each presented their chocolate to the other, and in one bite they ate each other's honmei-choco.
Author's Notes: Phew well this took quite a while to write. I made it just in time to meet my deadline. My next one-shot will be a non-holiday themed one if I can finish it before White Day. I hope everyone has a pleasant Valentine's Day.