Unwanted, but...

Hoshina blinked slowly. He winced, feeling pain all over his body, as if he had been hit by a white and red Pertamina truck. More precisely, he felt excruciating pain in his back and lower back.

His head was spinning uncontrollably when he remembered that yesterday he had overdone drinking alcohol because Kafka Hibino had invited him to. That uncle was really a problem for him. He will not invite anyone to drink alcohol again.

Hoshina moved his numb hands before feeling himself trapped in another person's embrace. Wait. WAIT. ANOTHER. PERSON'S. HUGGING.

His narrow eyes immediately widened when he realized he was now in the tight embrace of the Commander of the 1st Division of the Defense Forces—Narumi Gen. By the way, his face was quite handsome up close.

No. Hoshina focused!

Hoshina reflexively woke up from his comfortable sleep (he wouldn't say Narumi Gen's embrace was comfortable!) I mean, the bed. Okay! THE BED WAS SO COMFORTABLE, even though it was meant for two people.

"What the hell is going on here?"

Hoshina wanted to bury himself right now.

Around their bed, there were clothes scattered around. Who knew which ones were his and which ones were... Commander Narumi's?

DON'T TELL ME YESTERDAY WHEN HE AND NARUMI GEN WERE DRUNK...

Maybe it was true. No. It was 100% TRUE. The evidence was clear in his eyes. Moreover, he felt his body was in incredible pain. Naked. THEY WERE BOTH NAKED. Hoshina had just realized it.

I have to leave before he wakes up.

Hoshina limped along, trying to pick up the clothes he thought were his (hopefully). Because if he accidentally picked up Commander Narumi's belongings, that would make him very suspicious, wouldn't it?

Hoshina grimaced as he bent down to pick up his clothes scattered everywhere. A flash of memory came to him. They were celebrating the final day of the sparring match between Divisions 1 and 3.

"A celebration that turned into a disaster, I suppose?"

That meant... he was now in Commander Narumi's room. Was that right? So... He had to sneak out so he wouldn't be noticed by Division 1, or even Division 3.

Just imagining it was hard. But, it was still three in the morning. Who would be awake at this hour? Surely they were still sleeping, right? After yesterday's celebration?

Hopefully.

Fortunately, the room was unlocked. Hoshina grimaced in trouble. If someone had opened the door yesterday... They would have been exposed for spending the night together, wouldn't they?

"Forget it. Let's get my mind off of anything but Commander Narumi and what we did unknowingly yesterday."

Hoshina very slowly opened the door and stepped out. Although now only a thin white blanket was covering him, he didn't want to stay in Narumi Gen's room for too long.

The sooner he got out, the better, right?

Hoshina slowly and gently closed Narumi's bedroom door, trying not to make a sound.

"Soishiro?"

His body jumped in surprise, and she reflexively dropped the things he had gathered with great difficulty.

"H-Hasegawa-san?!"

Damn it. Why did someone he knew so well show up? Hoshina moved his naked body closer. He didn't even dare look at the 1st Division Vice Commander's face.

"I-I didn't think the man Narumi brought yesterday would be... ahem!"

"T-that, you know, right? It was an accident... It wasn't on purpose."

"Yes... You two seemed confused yesterday."

"Please keep this a secret, Hasegawa-san. I don't want to get kicked out of the Defense Forces."

"You're lucky this is the Commander and Vice Commander's private room. The lower-ranking officers won't know about this place."

Hoshina breathed a sigh of relief. At least Hasegawa was the only one who knew. And he was a man he could trust to keep a secret.

"Oh yeah. That Narumi, if he's drunk, he won't remember what happened yesterday. So you can rest assured."

"I hope so..."

Right? It's better for both of them to forget about yesterday's incident (or should I call it an accident?) Luckily, no one knows about this!

"Go to the empty room next to this one. It's actually the room prepared for you."

"Thank you very much, Hasegawa-san. I really owe you a lot."

Yes. For now, let's try to forget about it...

Even though Hoshina tried to forget it, he couldn't. It was as if the memory was forcing its way into his head.

Did he really enjoy it last night so much that he gave his body to his RIVAL?! Hoshina also suddenly remembered Narumi Gen's body, muscles, and his penis—

"WHAT AM I THINKING! GET THOSE WEIRD MEMORIES AWAY!"

Despite trying to forget about it, while showering, he was shocked by the number of hickeys Narumi had left on his body. Was he an animal or something?! There were so many! Luckily, Hoshina always wore a turtleneck during practice or during the day.

It was a normal day. It wouldn't arouse anyone's suspicion.

Now, it was time to act normal, leave Ariake, and carry out my duties as Deputy Commander in Tachikawa!

-------------------------------------------

"He said he was looking for someone..."

"He went berserk in the training grounds, you know. Scary!"

"Besides, the Commander doesn't even remember his name. Why is he getting mad at us?"

"That stupid teacher just wants to vent his anger on us. Stop thinking."

As Hoshina headed to the open training ground, he could hear the whispers of the officers who looked like they had been scolded by someone. They were frowning lazily and clicking their tongues in annoyance.

Kikoru Shinomiya and Kafka Hibino in particular, had separated themselves from the crowd, as if chatting. Hoshina decided to approach them.

"What's wrong, Kafka, Shinomiya? Why do you look upset?"

Kafka and Shinomiya saluted Hoshina, and Hoshina returned the salute.

"Good afternoon, Vice Commander Hoshina."

"Good afternoon, Vice Commander. We're not upset, it's just—" Kafka was cut off by Shinomiya's first response.

"Who else could be upsetting us if not that stupid teacher?"

"You mean Commander Narumi? What's going on here?" Hoshina asked, slightly curious.

"It seems like Commander Narumi met someone last night, but he can't remember who it was. He's asking us one by one who he was with last night." Shinomiya began.

Kafka nodded and added, "But none of us know. Not even the members of Division 1. Besides, who would watch someone having fun between Divisions?"

Kafka Hibino's words were true. Especially if that person was Narumi Gen. Who would watch him 24/7? After all, Narumi Gen could become a Commander. He's strong! Why would officers like them keep an eye on Narumi Gen?

"I don't understand! Why would the Commander be looking for the person he was drinking with yesterday? Is he in love or something?"

"Maybe there's something wrong with that person, Commander? That's why Commander keeps looking for him..."

Hoshina's expression was relaxed, but his heart was racing. The person you're looking for is right in front of you, you know...

How could Hoshina say something like that? It's like throwing himself into a crocodile pit! Besides, why would Narumi Gen be looking for him?! Does Narumi really have something to do with him?

Shouldn't Narumi Gen not remember what happened yesterday?

Did I forget to bring one of my clothes...

But that didn't seem possible. Hoshina immediately checked his clothes after cleaning himself this morning. And sure enough, he was all dressed! Nothing missing. Narumi's clothes weren't there either.

So, what was the reason?

"So, yeah... it seems like Commander Narumi must have had a pretty bad experience if he's that bad?" Hoshina said, feigning ignorance. Kafka and Shinomiya nodded in agreement with their Vice Commander's words.

"Of course I had a bad experience if yesterday's situation had happened!"

The three of them instinctively turned toward the source of the voice. Narumi Gen there? Since when?!

"Good afternoon, Commander Narumi."

"Good afternoon, Commander. It seems you've been overhearing our conversation."

Kafka and Shinomiya kept their mouths shut. Shinomiya signaled that they should leave. The only person who could counter Commander Narumi was Vice Commander Hoshina! And that had been proven 100%.

Hoshina didn't expect the two to leave him alone! They were initially talking about Commander Narumi. He might even shift the blame.

Besides, Hoshina wasn't ready to face Commander Narumi, especially considering his naked body—

HOSHINA WHAT ARE YOU THINKING!!!!

"I think I should go too, Commander. Goodbye—"

"Who told you to go, Bowl Head?" Narumi quickly interrupted Hoshina.

He leaned closer to him. Hoshina tried their usual, normal offer. Don't do anything that would arouse suspicion. Just like usual. Do what you always do.

"I'm currently looking for someone. Someone I spent the night with. Yesterday."

Narumi said with emphasis on each word. Hoshina remained silent as he listened to Narumi's words.

"Then, what does that have to do with me, Commander Narumi?"

"I asked everyone I met. You're not anyone special, you know?"

Hoshina smiled a little, as usual. "I understand. But it's too bad. I don't know anyone like that. Maybe if Commander Narumi were more specific?"

"Yes... I remember him. Very well."

Hoshina remembered hearing Narumi's next words. He remembered? It couldn't be, right? Hasegawa-san also said Narumi wouldn't remember because of the alcohol!

No! Don't panic. Who knows, maybe Narumi was just joking with him? Although that's impossible...

Narumi sat down n the bench near where they were standing, he gazed at the clear, midday sky.

"He was a gentle person... and very beautiful all around. His hair was so soft, especially his body, especially his flawless thighs and back. His beautiful voice, I can't forget it."

Hoshina felt a little goosebumps hearing that.

Narumi stared at Hoshina intently.

"But unfortunately, when I woke up, he was gone. And stupidly, no one knew who he was."

"That's so embarrassing, Commander."

Narumi stood up from his seat and approached Hoshina.

"Right. That's so embarrassing."

They were both silent for a few minutes.

"So, why did you leave, Hoshina?"

Hoshina's eyes widened in surprise. His heart was beating very fast. Narumi looked at him gently... very gently.

What did Commander Narumi say? Why did he leave? Why did Hoshina leave?

Wait. WAIT A MINUTE.

"W-what do you mean—"