Chapter 1
感情の動きや緊迫感、ドラマチックな展開が活きるよう、自然で情景が目に浮かぶような英語に翻訳しました。
[ 1. Meeting on the Plane ]
Today, I was headed to the United States to attend an annual academic conference. It was a gathering of top-tier scholars in my field. I had been invited to this conference every year for the past few years, but this year was different—I had a particularly important presentation to deliver, so I was fully prepared and motivated.
Upon arriving at the airport, I checked in and went through security. Heading toward the boarding gate, I found a long line already formed. Among the crowd, one woman immediately caught my eye. She wore a blue uniform and pulled a rolling suitcase. From her appearance, I could tell she was a flight attendant. Her long, black hair was tied back in a ponytail, and her makeup was minimal, giving her a neat and refined impression. pinned to her chest was a name tag that read: Mika Saito.
"Good morning, everyone. My name is Saito, and I will be looking after you on today’s flight. It’s a pleasure to be with you."
She greeted us, the passengers. Her voice was soft and gentle. I smiled and nodded at her, and she smiled back. In that very instant, I found myself drawn to her. She looked to be in her late twenties—possessing a blend of youthful charm and mature elegance. I repeated her name in my head. Mika. Beautiful flower. I thought it suited her perfectly.
Boarding began, and I took my seat—a window seat in Business Class. I stowed my luggage, buckled my seatbelt, and checked my emails on my phone. Soon, I felt someone sit down in the seat beside me. Looking over, I was surprised to see Mika Saito.
"Oh, are you on this flight too?" I asked in surprise.
She looked at me and chuckled.
"Yes. I’m accompanying this flight as part of the crew. But since there was an open seat, I was told I could rest for a bit. If you don't mind, may I sit here?"
She bowed her head slightly. I waved my hands in a hurry.
"No, not at all! In fact, it’s an honor to fly alongside you. It’s Saito-san, right?"
I double-checked her name tag. She nodded.
"Yes, Mika Saito. Nice to meet you. And you are?"
"I’m Takumi Nagai. I’m a university professor, on my way to an academic conference."
"Professor Nagai... What kind of conference is it?"
"Psychology. I research human behavior and emotions."
"Oh, that sounds fascinating. I’ve always been interested in psychology, but it seemed too difficult, so I gave up."
"Is that so? Actually, psychology is very useful in everyday life, too. For instance, reading people's good or bad intentions, or learning how to stabilize your own emotions and others'."
"There are methods for that? Please, tell me more!"
"Of course. But let’s save that for next time—looks like we're taking off."
I gestured toward the window. The plane had begun its taxi down the runway. I suggested Mika watch the moment of liftoff. Leaning in close to me, she pressed her face near the window. Her hair brushed against my cheek, and I caught a whiff of her scent—a sweet, floral fragrance. My heart hammered in my chest.
As the plane thrust forward for takeoff, Mika instinctively clung to my arm. I wrapped an arm around her shoulder to reassure her.
"It’s alright. Takeoff will be over in a moment."
She pulled back from my arm, her face flushing red.
"I’m so sorry... I suddenly got a little scared."
"Please, don't worry about it. Even I get nervous during takeoff sometimes."
I offered her a gentle smile and took her hand. Mika squeezed back and smiled. And so, we stayed like that for a while, holding hands. The plane broke through the clouds and leveled into a smooth cruise.
[ 2. Getting Closer In-Flight ]
Once the flight stabilized, Mika stood up from her seat and looked down at me.
"Professor Nagai, how about some tea? Serving passengers is my job, after all."
I gladly nodded at her offer.
"That sounds lovely. Yes, please."
Mika went back to the cabin and returned with a tea set. She placed the tea and some refreshments in front of me before taking a seat again. Over tea, our conversation continued seamlessly. Mika spoke about her job and her life. She mentioned that she was married, but her husband was a trader currently posted overseas. Though she was content with her marriage, she admitted to feeling lonely at times. I listened intently, offering words of empathy and encouragement. Mika looked at me with glowing eyes, full of gratitude.
"Professor Nagai, you are such a kind person. You're so easy to talk to. Whenever I talk to you, my heart feels warm."
"Thank you, Saito-san. You're a wonderful person, too. Talking with you makes me genuinely happy."
We looked into each other's eyes and laughed. Just then, an announcement chimed through the cabin—it was mealtime. Mika stood up.
"Professor Nagai, I need to go help prepare the meal service. I’ll come back later, okay?"
"Yes, I’ll be waiting."
I waved at her. Mika smiled and walked away. As I watched her retreat, a sharp ache hit my chest. I realized then that I was falling for her. She was a married woman, and much younger than me. A romantic relationship between us was an absolute impossibility. Yet, I couldn't get her out of my mind. Her voice, her smile, her scent—they kept replaying in my head on an endless loop.
After the meal service ended, Mika returned to my seat once more. She asked how I enjoyed the food and offered me dessert. I told her the meal was delicious and accepted the dessert. Sitting beside me, she shared the dessert with me, and we resumed our talk. This time, I shared details about my research and hobbies. Mika listened with deep interest, asking questions and sharing her thoughts. I was continuously impressed by her intelligence and sensitivity. She wasn't just beautiful; she was sharp, refined, and deeply caring. I found myself tumbling even further for her.
As we were lost in conversation, the cabin lights dimmed. The flight had entered its night hours. Mika looked at me gently.
"Professor Nagai, shouldn't you get some sleep soon? Tomorrow will be an early day for you."
"I suppose so. But you still have work to do, don't you? Will you be okay?"
"Yes, we take turns taking breaks. Please, rest comfortably. I’ll bring you a blanket."
With that, Mika stood up. I thanked her and reclined my seat. She returned shortly, draping a blanket over me. Placing her hand lightly on my forehead, she whispered:
"Good night, Professor Nagai. Let’s talk again tomorrow."
"Yes. Good night, Saito-san."
I reached out, took her hand, and looked into her eyes. Mika squeezed my hand in return and smiled. Then, she softly leaned down and kissed my cheek.
The kiss was light and gentle, yet to me, it felt like a jolt of electricity. My body trembled at her touch. Noticing my reaction, Mika’s face flushed deep crimson. She quickly let go of my hand and hurried back toward the cabin. I watched her back in awe, gasping for air. The sensation of her kiss lingered on my skin. I wanted her. I closed my eyes under the blanket, her image burned into my mind.
[ 3. Reunion and Confession at the Hotel ]
The plane landed safely at the U.S. airport. Hating to part ways, I stepped off the plane. Mika offered a bright smile and waved goodbye. Praying that I might see her again, I left the airport.
I took a taxi to my hotel—a high-end establishment near the venue. After checking in, I went up to my room. It was spacious and comfortable. Unpacking my bags, I took a shower and lay down on the bed, attempting to sleep. But Mika filled my entire mind. My thoughts kept rewinding to her kiss, and a deep craving for her lips took over. Tormented by my own desires, I spent a sleepless night.
The next morning, my alarm woke me. I washed my face, ate breakfast, and prepared for the conference. Slipping into my suit and tightening my tie, I looked at my reflection in the mirror and took a deep breath. I lectured myself: Focus on the conference today. Forget about Mika. But it was useless. Her face seemed to overlap with mine in the mirror. I let out a sigh and left the room.
While waiting for a taxi in the hotel lobby, I saw Mika walk through the entrance doors. She was staying at the same hotel. Spotting me, her eyes widened in surprise. She walked over.
"Good morning, Professor Nagai! What a coincidence... Are you staying here, too?"
"Yes, good morning, Saito-san. You're staying at this hotel as well?"
"Yes. I was so exhausted yesterday that I just looked for a hotel nearby and settled on this one."
"I see. Well, that worked out nicely. I’m on my way to the conference. Do you have the day off today?"
"Yes, I have free time today, so I was thinking of doing some sightseeing."
"I see. Well, perhaps we might bump into each other again then."
"Yes, hopefully!"
We smiled at each other. Just then, my taxi arrived. I waved to Mika and got in. Looking through the taxi window, I saw her waving back with a warm smile. My heart leaped. I might get to see her again. The sheer possibility set my pulse racing.
I attended the morning sessions of the conference. Though the topics were fascinating, I couldn't concentrate because of Mika. I checked my watch constantly. The moment lunch break arrived, I rushed back to the hotel, holding onto the hope that I might run into her. I ate lunch at the hotel restaurant and waited in the lobby, but Mika didn't show up. Disappointed, I went back up to my room.
During the afternoon sessions, my head was still entirely filled with thoughts of her. Cutting my attendance short, I returned to the hotel early, desperate to see her. I desperately wished I knew her room number, though I knew that wasn't possible. As I sat in my room, agonizing over it, the room phone rang. I picked it up. Mika’s voice came through the line.
"Professor Nagai? Is that you?"
"Yes, it’s me. Saito-san, what’s wrong?"
"Actually... I really wanted to see you, so I called. Is it okay if I come to your room right now?"
"Wait, really? Of course, it's fine! Come on up."
I hung up the phone and stood by the door. A moment later, a knock sounded. I pulled the door open. Mika was standing there. She looked at me and smiled. I invited her inside and closed the door behind her.
"Saito-san, I’m so glad you came. I wanted to see you so badly."
"Me too, Professor Nagai... I’m in love with you."
Saying this, Mika threw herself into my arms. I embraced her tightly, stroking her soft hair, and whispered into her ear...
"I like you too. Mika, I want you."
"Professor Nagai, I want you too. Let's make love."
Mika said this and pressed her lips against mine. I returned her kiss. We passionately devoured each other's lips. We intertwined our tongues and exchanged saliva. After a long kiss, we were out of breath and gazed at each other. Mika's face was red and she said.
"Professor Nagai, I'm embarrassed. But I'm happy."
"Mika, you're so pretty. Show me more of yourself."
I said this and began to unbutton Mika's uniform. Mika placed her hand on my chest and said.
"Professor Nagai, my body may not be pretty. But I'll give you everything."
"Mika, your body is beautiful. I will accept all of you."
I took off Mika's uniform and looked at her bra and panties. Her skin was white and smooth. Her breasts were full and well-shaped. Her panties were pink and pretty. I gazed at Mika's body from head to toe. Mika felt both shame and excitement at my gaze. She clung to my arm and said,
"Professor Nagai, please touch me more. Make my body yours."
[4. Passionate Affair]
Mika's words made my heart burn with desire. I picked Mika up and carried her to the bed. I climbed on top of her and removed her bra. Her breasts were revealed before me. I began to knead her breasts with both hands. Mika moaned in response to my touch.
"Oh, Professor Nagai, it feels so good. Knead them harder."
I kneaded Mika's breasts harder and pinched her nipples with my fingers. Mika trembled and cried out.
"Oh, no, stop. That spot is sensitive. Please be gentler."
I began licking and sucking Mika's nipple with my tongue. Mika hugged my head and said,
"Professor Nagai, your tongue is hot. My nipples feel like they're melting."
I gently bit Mika's nipple, enjoying her reaction. Mika gripped my hair and gasped. I lifted my face from Mika's chest and reached for her panties. I slowly pulled down her panties. Mika's private parts were revealed. I gazed at Mika's private parts. Her pubic hair was sparse and neat. Her labia were wet and glistening. I ran my fingers over Mika's private parts and watched her reaction. Mika swayed her hips against my fingers and said...
"Dr. Nagai, don't touch there. It's dirty."
"Mika, it's not dirty. Your vagina is very beautiful. I want to see it more."
I spread Mika's private parts with both hands and carefully examined her vaginal opening and clitoris. Mika averted her eyes, looking embarrassed. I extended my tongue to Mika's clitoris and began to lick it. Mika cried out in surprise and her body jumped.
"Oh, Dr. Nagai, what are you doing? You shouldn't lick there."
"Mika, your vagina tastes delicious. Can I lick it more?"
I rolled Mika's clitoris with my tongue and sucked it. Mika pressed my head against her and moaned.
"Oh, no. Dr. Nagai, your tongue feels too good. I'm about to come."
I continued to lick Mika's clitoris and inserted my finger into her vaginal opening. Mika's vagina was warm and wet. I stirred my fingers around inside her vagina, searching for her G-spot. Mika's body went wild from my fingers and tongue, and she cried out.
"Oh, Dr. Nagai, there it is. There, do it more. I'm coming, I'm coming, I'm cominggggg!"
Mika's body stiffened as she climaxed. I lifted my face from Mika's private parts and looked at her face. Mika's eyes were glistening as she gazed at me. I kissed Mika and said.
"Mika, you were so cute. Your reaction excited me."
"Dr. Nagai, I was excited too. Your caresses were wonderful. I've never felt this good before."
Saying this, Mika wrapped her arms around my neck and hugged me. I held Mika close and stroked her back. We stayed like that for a while, feeling each other's body heat. Then I whispered in Mika's ear,
"Mika, I want to enter you. Is that okay?"
Mika looked at my face and nodded. She whispered in my ear,
"Dr. Nagai, please put yourself inside me. I'll give you everything I have."
I kissed Mika deeply and took off my pants and underwear. My penis was hard and erect for Mika. I spread Mika's legs and placed my penis against her vaginal opening. Mika looked at my penis, her eyes wide, and said,
"Dr. Nagai, yours is big. Will it fit inside me?"
"It'll be alright, Mika. You'll accept me inside. Tell me if it hurts."
I slowly pushed my penis into Mika's vaginal opening. Mika frowned, her face showing pain. I stroked her cheek and said...
"Mika, it's okay. It only hurts a little. You'll feel good soon."
I slowly inserted my penis into Mika's vagina. Mika clung to my arm, enduring it. I inserted my penis all the way to the base into Mika's vagina. Mika exhaled and smiled. She said to me:
"Professor Nagai, it's in. Yours is pulsating inside me. It feels good."
"Mika, it's warm and gripping inside you. It's amazing. I'm going to start moving."
I began to move my penis inside Mika's vagina. I slowly moved it in and out, watching Mika's reaction. Mika swayed her hips and moaned in response to my movements.
"Oh, Professor Nagai, it feels so good. Do it harder."
I responded to Mika's request and quickened the movement of my penis. I thrust into Mika's vagina and kissed her breasts and neck. Mika dug her nails into my back and cried out.
"Oh, Dr. Nagai, it's amazing. Yours is reaching deep inside me. I'm about to come."
"Mika, I'm about to come too. Let's come together. Mika, Mika."
I called Mika's name and released my semen into her vagina. Mika also climaxed at the same time as my ejaculation. We hugged each other tightly, sweating and crying. We shared our emotions like that for a while.
[5. Farewell and Promise of Reunion]
We hugged each other on the bed for a while. We stroked each other's hair and skin, expressing our love for each other. Mika buried her face in my chest and said.
"Thank you, Dr. Nagai. I'm so happy to be able to love you."
"Thank you, Mika. Meeting you was the best. You are my treasure."
We said this to each other and smiled. But then we remembered reality. We couldn't stay together like this. I had to go back to Japan. Mika was also flying back to Japan tomorrow. Our rendezvous was fleeting. We looked sad and fell silent.
"Professor Nagai, I don't want to part with you,"
Mika said, bursting into tears. I wiped away her tears and said,
"Mika, I don't want to either. But we have no choice. You have a husband. I have a job. We can't continue like this."
"But I love you. I love my husband, but I love you too. What should I do? I'm such a sinful woman,"
Mika said, slapping her own cheek. I stopped her hand and said...
"Mika, you haven't done anything wrong. You simply have two people you love. That's a wonderful thing. I love you too. That's why I wish you happiness."
"Dr. Nagai, you're such a kind person. I'm happy to be loved by you. But I don't want to forget the memories we made together. Please, keep in touch. Email or phone call is fine."
Mika said this and took my hand. I squeezed her hand back and nodded.
"Yes, Mika. I'll cherish the memories we made together too. Let's keep in touch. But I might not be able to do it too often. It would be troublesome if your husband found out."
"I understand. I'll be patient. It's enough for me if you just remember me."
Mika said this and smiled. My heart warmed at Mika's smile. I kissed Mika and said...
"Mika, I love your smile. I'm looking forward to the day we can meet again."
"Professor Nagai, I love your kisses. I'm also waiting for the day I can meet you."
With those words, we shared one last kiss. And then, we said goodbye. I walked Mika to the door of my room. At the threshold, she turned around and waved to me. I waved back, and then closed the door. Standing behind it, listening to the sound of her footsteps fading into the distance, tears welled up and spilled over.
The next day, I flew back to Japan on the very same flight as Mika. But this time, we didn't speak. She was working busily as part of the flight crew. From my window seat, I could only gaze at her from afar. Every now and then, Mika would look my way and offer a soft smile. Each time she did, my heart squeezed with a gentle ache. I carved the promise I made with her deep into my heart.
