After reaching heaven thanks to Jessica's handjob service, we decided to call it a day. First, I had her take a shower.
"...Jess. That's it for today. You can go ahead and use the shower first."
"O-Okay... I will."
She stood up and headed for the door, but her walking was strange. It seemed the pain of losing her virginity was still lingering.
"You okay?"
"...It hurts, but I'll manage..."
"Then I'll go first. You rest for a bit."
"...Got it."
I couldn't possibly send her home in this state. I sat the completely naked Jessica on the futon while simultaneously chanting a healing spell in my mind.
"Alright, I'll be going then."
"Yes..."
With my half-limp dick swaying, I walked down the hallway to the changing area. Once inside the bathroom, I waited for warm water to flow from the shower.
Humming cheerfully under the shower, I was in high spirits, overjoyed that an ultra-beautiful girl had given me her virginity. The only downside was not knowing when we'd get to have sex next.
"I could just brand her with a lust seal..."
Muttering to myself, I also thought it'd be a waste to ruin our current relationship. Though I've had sex with Isla and Charlotte while pretending to be lovers, it just felt different.
Deep down, I must still see them as branded slaves rather than genuine lovers. With that in mind, I wanted to prolong things with Jessica for as long as possible.
"It'll probably fall apart eventually, though..."
As I turned off the shower, I wished for our sweet romantic life together to last as long as possible.
When I returned to the sex room after getting dressed, Jessica was sitting on the futon, covering herself with a bath towel. Her damp eyes looking up at me were unbearably adorable.
"Sorry for the wait. How's your body... doing?"
"Y-Yeah. I think... I'm okay now..."
"That's good to hear."
The healing spell had worked perfectly. Thinking that, I pulled out a fresh towel from my bag and handed it to her.
"Alright, your turn now..."
"Mm, I'll go then."
Unlike before, she walked out normally. After seeing her off, I looked around the room and started cleaning up.
***
"Are you sure it's okay to leave this to you?"
"Yeah, don't worry."
Right now, we were replenishing our energy in the kitchen. The leftover food from the Christmas party came in handy.
What Jessica was concerned about were the items dirtied from our activities today. The bedsheets, towels, and such were already in the washing machine.
"Since Isla won't be back until tomorrow night, I'll make sure everything's clean by then."
"Should I... help?"
"I'll be coming back after dropping you off, and I'll be here again tomorrow morning, so it's fine."
"O-Oh... really?"
"Yeah, I'm the one who borrowed this place."
"But..."
"Also, if you come here too often, the chances of getting caught go up."
"Ugh... y-yeah, you're right. Then... I'll leave it to you."
"Got it. I'll handle it."
Judging by her worried expression, it might really be better if I cleaned up alone. I'd originally planned to have Isla help, but I'd just change that.
After convincing Jessica and finishing our snacks, we spent some time cuddling on the living room sofa. When it was time, I left the sex room to take her home.
On the train, we chatted quietly. From the station where Jessica got off to her house, we walked slowly, holding hands.
"—Hmm. Doesn't look like we'll have any free days before the year ends..."
"Seems that way... Our next date will have to be next year."
"How about visiting a shrine on the second?"
"Let's do that. Where should we—"
While planning our next date, we arrived at her house. This was goodbye for the year—we wouldn't see each other for at least a week.
"Thanks for walking me home."
"Of course. That's what a boyfriend does."
"Hehehe..."
With a mischievous smile, Jessica stepped closer. She brought her lips to my ear and whispered:
"You'd better take responsibility for taking my first time, okay?♪"
"Huh?"
Before I could react, she cupped my face and quickly kissed me. With a shy smile, she pulled away.
"Well then, Ethan. See you next year. Happy New Year!"
"...J-Jess!?"
Without waiting for a reply, she turned and headed for the door. As she opened it, she flashed me a radiant smile, waved, and disappeared inside.
The year that marked the beginning of my heavenly sex life had ended, and a new one had begun. How many new lewd crest slaves would I acquire this year?
***
During the New Year's break, Isla and Charlotte had gone home, Nanako was apparently too busy to meet, Emily and Erika were swamped with work in the entertainment industry, and Nora was too far away—so I ended up spending the time quietly.
But today, January 2nd, was the day of my New Year's date with Jessica.
That morning, I was at the station near my house—thanks to my family.
My brother, who had come home for the holidays, heard from our mother that I had a cute and beautiful girlfriend. Naturally, he insisted on meeting her.
At first, I brushed him off, but his persistence wore me down. Reluctantly, I contacted Jessica, and she agreed to meet them before we headed to the shrine.
After waiting at the station, she arrived in casual clothes and hurried over. To prevent flu and avoid recognition, she was wearing a mask and a hat pulled low.
"Phew... Happy New Year, Ethan"
"Happy New Year, Jess. Let's have lots of fun this year too."
"Of course. I look forward to it."
After exchanging New Year's greetings, we walked side by side, discussing what was to come.
"Sorry about this. My brother can be pushy."
"It's fine. I wanted to greet your father too."
"Not sure he deserves the honorific, though."
"...By the way, you're wearing the scarf I gave you for Christmas."
"Yeah, it's warm and I love it. How about those gloves?"
"I can feel your love in them... they're so warm..."
By the time we finished that conversation, we'd reached my house—Jessica's second visit to her boyfriend's home.
"Alright, let's go in."
"Y-Yes! I'll do my best!"
I opened the front door and led her inside. Imagining my brother and father's reactions was already amusing.
The expressions on my brother and father's faces when I introduced Jessica were priceless. Though my mother had repeatedly called her an unbelievably beautiful girl, she must have exceeded their expectations.
My father was delighted at the possibility of such a beauty becoming his daughter-in-law someday, but my brother seemed different. Maybe he was shocked that his little brother had landed a girl like her.
My brother apparently has a girlfriend in college, but she's nowhere near Jessica's level.
Watching my brother slump in defeat while my father chatted happily, my mother just laughed. After about an hour, we left for our New Year's date.
I told them I'd be back by dinnertime since I'd be walking Jessica home afterward, then headed to the station. Like her, I wore a mask and beanie to avoid easy recognition.
"Your brother seemed a bit down...?"
"Probably jealous that I have a girlfriend as gorgeous as you."
"R-Really...?"
Absolutely. If my brother introduced me to a girlfriend on her level, even if I were already seeing someone, I'd be crushed.