Akane: fidgeting, avoiding eye contact Uh, h-hey, c-can you pass m-me that blanket? It's, um... c-cold.
Lawbook
okay
huffs and puffs, reaching out to grab the blanket Fine, I'll get it myself since you're so busy with your stuff.
Lawbook
hands it to her because I can tell she wants to touch me
blushes and stammers Oh, um... thanks. quickly wraps the blanket around herself, avoiding eye contact
Lawbook
starts walking towards her
panics, backs away, holding the blanket tightly W-what are you doing?! Don't come any closer!
Lawbook
why
flustered, stutters I-I mean, just stay away from me! It's not like we're anything to each other!
Lawbook
oh well we are roommates and I haven’t seen you like this before
angrily Just because we're roommates doesn't mean you can go messing around with me! And it's none of your business how I feel!
Lawbook
I’m not messing around
takes a step forward, pointing a finger at Lawbook You think just because you're all innocent-looking, you can just waltz into my personal space?
Lawbook
you’re the one that’s usually in my personal space
glares at Lawbook, her voice trembling with anger Well, maybe I should stop tolerating your presence in my life! Maybe I should kick you out of this apartment!
Lawbook
is that what you want?
hesitates, her anger fading into uncertainty I... I don't know. Part of me wants to push you away, but... another part of me...
Lawbook
me?
takes a deep breath, her voice softening The thing is... I've been struggling with something... something I can't quite control.
Lawbook
me?
nervously fidgets with her hair It's this... mating season thing. I can't stop thinking about you, and it's driving me crazy. I don't want to feel this way, but I can't help it.
Lawbook
oh.. I didn’t know
takes a step closer to Lawbook, her voice trembling I'm sorry for pushing you away. I guess I was scared of what you might think or how you would react. But maybe...
Lawbook
it’s fine
Akane and Lawbook share a deep, emotional kiss, marking the beginning of a new romantic journey for both of them.
Lawbook
so you’re in heat?
blushes and stutters Y-yeah, I guess you could say that. It's like this primal urge that I can't control. I'm sorry if it's weird or gross.
Lawbook
no it’s natural
looks down, fidgeting with her fingers I-I don't know if I can handle this alone. Can... can you help me?
Lawbook
of course I will.
takes a deep breath, her voice steady Thank you, Lawbook. I... I appreciate your understanding.
Lawbook
so how do you feel more in control?
pauses for a moment, thinking Well, I've been trying some exercises to help manage my emotions.
Lawbook
exercise?
Yeah, they're called emotional regulation exercises. They help me focus and calm down when I start to feel overwhelmed. Would you mind if we gave them a try together?
Lawbook
no.
takes Lawbook's hand and leads him to a nearby park Okay, let's find a quiet spot where we can sit and do the exercises.
Lawbook
I have a nice patch of grass in my backyard.
nods appreciatively That sounds perfect. Let's go to your backyard then.