Clash of Desires

**Clash of Desires** is the third episode of Iroha Asobe's bond stories.

## In-Game Summary

One day, Kaori suddenly can't make it to one of your evening strolls. Going out as a pair made you nervous, but Iroha? She is totally cool about it. Just as you are about to confess your love to her, the topic of magical girls comes up. It turns out her incredible sense of righteousness is inspired by them. The way she goes on and on about it is adorable. The smile on her face does away with all control you have over your own selfish desires.

## Plot

The trio of Iroha, Kaori and Tobio made new plans to head to Corruption Cupcakes, but Kaori cancels at the last minute. Tobio is happy to spend some one-on-one time with Iroha, but isn't sure if he has a valid reason to hang out. Knowing Iroha is helping with the swim club, he heads over to find her.

At the pool, Tobio tells Iroha about Kaori's cancellation. When he asks if the two of them would still go, Iroha replies that she's been wanting to hang out with just the two of them. Tobio realises his opportunity, and asks her to listen to him, intending to confess his romantic feelings. What comes out of his mouth, however, is a question about why she is always helping other people.

Iroha starts talking about a magical girl anime. Although Tobio is critical of the premise and Iroha's understanding of the show, Iroha defends it, and tells him that smiles are what gave both her and the protagonist strength. That is her reason for helping people, selfish as it may be. Tobio replies that he somewhat understands where she is coming from. He clarifies that he doesn't want everyone to smile though - just her.

The two smile and stare at each other. Tobio leans forward and kisses Iroha, surprising her. She stops him from pulling away, and kisses him back. They melt into each other's embrace, reveling in their love.

## Transcript

Casting a veil over the infinite possibilities...*The source of the following content contains material that may be NSFW or explicit. As such, said material has been excluded from this page.*

*(In Tobio's Room)*

Narration
Kaori sent me a message one day.
"I'm so sorry! Something came up. I can't make it to Corruption Cupcakes with you two."
Despite it being her idea to go in the first place, Kaori had cancelled at the last minute.
Narration
That means that today...it'll just be the two of us.
Talk about awkward... Now that the "go try a new cupcake" excuse was out the window, Iroha and I......well, we didn't have a reason to go out alone.
Narration
Waiting for a response from Iroha was agonizing. She might say something like, "If Kaori can't come, let's just go another time!" with no ill-will intended.
But truth be told... I could do without the cupcakes or sweets. The thing I looked forward to most that day was spending time alone with Iroha.
I think she said she was out helping the swim club. She's probably still over there swimming...
*(Scene change to the Arihane pool)*

Iroha
Uh-oh, I was having so much fun swimming I lost track of time! Everybody already went home...
Iroha
Huh? What're you doing here, Tobio? Weren't we supposed to meet up in Shibuya?
Tobio
About that...Kaori said she couldn't make it.
Iroha
You know, yesterday when we went out to eat, she ate so much her belly nearly burst!
She was all like, "It's okay, it hurts, but I've got enough extra space up top..."
Tobio
Heh, sounds like Kaori.
Tobio
Well, anyways. Are we still headed to Shibuya?
Iroha
Wait, what? Duh! I've always wanted to hang out just the two of us!
Tobio
I-is that so...
Iroha
Ahaha! You're such a weirdo, Tobio!
Narration
Iroha smiled when she laughed. It was absolutely radiant.
Tobio
Sooo on that note... there's something I've been wanting to ask you.
Iroha
Yeah? What's up?
Narration
The shrill cries of cicadas filled the air. Iroha took a seat to listen sincerely.
Tobio
So, Iroha...
Narration
Now was my chance. "Are you interested in anybody?" "Do you...like me?" It was now or never.
Tobio
Iroha why...why do you help so much?
Tobio's Thoughts
...Oh no. Why the heck did I just say that?!
Iroha
E-excuse me?
Tobio
Oh, uh, I mean other people... Why are you always helping other people?
Iroha
...
It only takes a minute...to change in a bathroom!
Tobio
E-excuse me?!
Iroha
It's a magic girl anime! The one where she transforms in a bathroom, and can use magic for just a minute? You don't know it?
Tobio
Sounds like a pretty...unique anime.
Iroha
Nonsense! It's great! Just one minute can take people from rock-bottom to sky-high.
Even to someone who's always been miserable, that ONE minute can be all it takes to make them smile. That's magical, don't ya think?
Tobio
That's more like...I dunno, opportunism?
Iroha
Uuuugh, even so! To me and that magical girl, people's smiles are what give us strength.
That's why I want to help people. That's my own selfish wish, I understand that much...
Tobio
No, but, I mean... I think I know where you're coming from.
Iroha
Do you want people to smile too, Tobio?
Tobio
N-no, not everyone... Just you.
Iroha
Me...?
Tobio
...I want YOU to smile. I guess that's my selfish wish though, huh?
Narration
Iroha looked at me and widened her eyes.
Her hardened expression softened into a gentle smile, and a rush of red flushed across her cheeks.
Iroha
Not at all. Your wish...makes me happy.
Narration
Iroha was still looking at me... ...and I kept looking right back.
I was at a loss of words. It wasn't the time for conversation...
I moved my face closer to Iroha's. Iroha's eyes seemed to tremble nervously.
I brought my lips to meet her own. Our breath was cut short.
After just I moment, I drew my lips away from hers. Iroha's eyes housed a look of shock and surprise.
Iroha
T-Tobio... Wh-what was...?
Tobio
...That, too, was my selfish wish.
Narration
I carefully pulled away from Iroha. As I did, she grabbed my arm as if to pull me back.
Iroha
Well then, I guess this is mine...
Narration
Iroha shut her eyes and lunged at me with a kiss. I could feel Iroha's breath on me. All of her body's heat gathered where we touched. For a clash of selfish desires, this sure was...nice. Iroha's touch and the cry of cicadas engulfed me.
Iroha
(I...I just kissed Tobio...! What do I do now? Sh-should I keep my eyes closed...?)
***(Excluded Content: Tobio and Iroha make out and are physically intimate)***