I crave pampering!
I returned home and prepared dinner, waiting for an hour.
"I'm home~"
"Welcome baaack!"
It's Rosapuppy’s enthusiastic greeting! I ran and hugged Dirk, who had returned with great energy. The impact was so strong it made me wonder if it wasn’t a full-on tackle, but Dirk, of course, absorbed the shock and calmly caught me in his arms.
“… That’s quite the enthusiastic welcome, huh?”
"Diiiirk! Listen to thiiiis!"
"Hmm? Oka—ANGYAOOOS!!"
"”...……"”
"We should calm your growling stomach first! I won't let you go hungry! Let's talk while we eat."
"… Ah well, I’m so sorry."
Dirk, embarrassed by his growling stomach, was adorable. He adjusted me into a princess carry and moved us to the living room.
"Alright, I’ll set you down, okay?"
He tried to set me down in my seat, but since I planned to be extra clingy today, I refused.
"No. I want to eat on your lap."
I clung tightly to Dirk, acting an all sweet and spoiled Rosarin.
"......… Is that not okay?"
Today, I planned to be clingy no matter what. But if Dirk didn’t like it, I’d have to give in. My voice naturally took on a pleading tone as I tilted my head and asked if it was alright.
"Guuh…!? W-what’s wrong?"
"… Today, I want you to spoil me, Dirk. We're going to cuddle and be lovey-dovey!"
I clung to Dirk. He averted his face, but I could see his tail wagging happily, so I knew he didn’t really mind! His neck was turning red… was he embarrassed?
"… Alright. Let’s cuddle and be lovey-dovey."
Smiling, Dirk carried me to his seat, sat down, and placed me on his lap.
“Dirk, say ahh.”
“Rosarin, say ahh.”
We fed each other, one bite at a time. This! This is what I wanted! Ahh, it’s so healing! I feel so fulfilled! So happy! Right now, I’m living the life of a perfect couple! I’m a simple Rosarin, so I’m over the moon with happiness!
"Ehehe, I love you, Dirk!"
“Guh… I-I love you too… I mean, I-I really love you.”
Dirk gave me a kiss on the forehead and told me he loves me. I’m in heaven!
"Eheheh..."
As I basked in the moment, Dirk rubbed his cheek against mine. What a reward! It must be compensation for all the tough things I went through during the day!
"So, what happened today?"
I started reporting the events of my day to him. Though Dirk had already soothed my feelings, my biggest frustration bubbled over.
"Miss Leticia probably didn’t mean any harm, but I have *great* taste! My Dirk is the world’s best husband! Compared to you, Aldin-sama is nothing but a rookie!"
“… Wait, that's what you’re upset about?”
Of course, that’s the issue! The guilt and feeling of being a side character were gone thanks to Dirk, but I can’t let that part slide!
"That’s the issue! Dirk is my most beloved, most amazing husband!"
"…Yeah. And Rosarin, you’re the world’s cutest wife to me. My most beloved wife."
"Hehehe..."
Simple Rosarin is easy to please. Dirk shyly called me his most beloved, and now I’m all giddy.
"So, why are you being extra clingy today?"
"I wanted to be spoiled by you to shake off the guilt, the third-wheel feeling, and the frustration of seeing you slightly downplayed. When you spoil me, I feel better."
"… I’m happy when you cling to me too, Rosarin. You can always come to me."
What an amazing husband I have! Dirk truly is the best husband ever!
"Oh, how about I give you a special treat. Tonight, I’ll sleep in full beast form. Want to brush me too?"
What a fantastic husband! He’s practically a god!!
"I want to!"
I happily drifted off to sleep, cuddling with a silky smooth, freshly brushed Dirk. Sleeping with my face buried in his fluffy fur... this is pure bliss! Freshly groomed black panther Dirk is justice!
"Ahhh… this is too much happiness…!"
Falling asleep with my face buried in the supreme fluff is such a luxury! Dirk’s fluffy belly pillow is the best!!
"… Rosarin, I’m really happy when you cling to me too. Come snuggle whenever you want."
He gave me a gentle lick on the cheek. My heart can’t take it. Dirk has really grown into such a mature, confident man...
“… Mm.”
Dirk truly is the best husband ever. However, after that, I may have teased him a bit… well, maybe a lot. Let’s just say I pushed a few buttons, and as a result, I couldn’t get up in the morning (for reasons related to stamina).
I’m glad we opted for a credit-based school system. Graduation is starting to look uncertain at this rate, I thought, as I continued enjoying the love of my fluffy companion in bed.
The morning spent clinging to my flustered darling was pure bliss. Oh, and of course, I went to school in the afternoon!
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