Chapter 6: Cherished Special Date

MAIDEN TO THE MAX

CHERISHED SPECIAL DATE

CHAPTER 6, AND THE CONCLUSION, OF THE MANGA

The next weekend has Nozomu and Shuuji going on yet another date together. Nozomu is wearing her favorite cream-colored little girl's style party dress, with ruffles making for a very short-hemline, plus her favored thigh-high stockings. Shuuji is wearing a v-neck t-shirt, with another dress shirt over it like a jacket, and casual pants. Today, they begin the date by having a snack together on a park bench. All excited and happy, Nozomu offers Shuuji a cream puff from her picnic basket. However, Shuuji is not in such a jocular and carefree mood, as he is worried about the status of the relationship that has developed between them. Nozomu romantically hand feeds a cream puff to Shuuji, as Shuuji ponders on the fact that their shipping is more than just friends, but is not as deep and fulfilling as a regularly dating and socially intimate couple would be expected to have. Nozomu lovingly points out that Shuuji has a smudge of whipped cream on his face. Then there is the age gap of about 6 years, between a middle school Trans Girl, and himself, a college student. With her thumb, Nozomu erotically wipes the cream from Shuuji's face, and licks it off of her hand ! Nozomu passionately giggles, as Shuuji reminds himself that his relationship with Hana-chan is still dicey and real iffy. As Shuuji watches Nozomu lick her fingers in such a sexy fashion, he muses that no matter how cute and attractive Nozomu is, that does not change the fact that they were (supposedly) born a "boy". Yet, doesn't the fact that Nozomu is a genuine Trans Girl override that supposition about her birth sex ? Breaking into Shuuji's thoughts, Nozomu wants to know if they are going to the petting zoo next ? Yes, we are !

Nozomu and Shuuji make their way through the various parts of the zoo, looking at and admiring all the different animals. "It's so peaceful here.", silently remarks Shuuji to himself. When the two come upon the area with the goats, Nozomu nonchalantly steps inside the pen, and a goat promptly nuzzles the bottom ruffles of Nozomu's short-hemline dress. Quite the surprise to Nozomu, to say the least ! Shuuji, the Knight in Shining Armor, steps in to shoo away the goat. Next, Nozomu wants to hold a rabbit.

As part of the zoo, there is an aquarium section. Both Nozomu and Shuuji attend the afternoon dolphin show, which is quite famous. They even were fortunate enough to get front row seats. Being so excited by this special date, Nozomu shouts out that the dolphins are so insanely cute ! For his part, Shuuji also shouts out that you, Nozomu, are so much more cute than any dolphin ! Yet the show is only just beginning. An announcement comes over the loudspeaker stating that those in the first few rows may get wet, to be cautious and careful about the splashing water ! Yet, sure enough, about halfway through the show, a dolphin leaps into the air right in front of Nozomu and Shuuji, with the resulting reentry splash hitting both of them. Shuuji got a little bit wet, but poor Nozomu was showered with water, a really good soaking ! Her dress is now all wet, and clinging to her body, revealing her slim, feminine form. A shocked and surprised Nozomu is left speechless, as Shuuji removes his dress shirt and wraps it around Nozomu. He still has on his damp t-shirt, but he, nevertheless, hugs Nozomu from behind, stating that it would not be good for her to catch a cold. The two finish watching the show, with Shuuji having his arm around Nozomu, but with "dampened" enthusiasm.

The couple leave the aquarium area, and begin walking together. Both are quiet, yet Shuuji several times reaches out to hold hands with Nozomu, but 'chickens out', and withdraws his hand. Finally, after several attempts, he works up enough courage to take her hand into his, and the two begin walking together hand-in-hand, just like a couple of lovers. Nozomu is strangely quiet, however. Leaving the grounds of the zoo, the two come upon a scenic overlook. Both stand looking at the beautiful sight for a while, yet both in abject silence.

The rest of the afternoon and early evening was somewhat muted and reserved, with pleasant, yet guarded, conversation flowing between the two. They enjoyed dinner at a casual eating place, and took in a movie. Finally, it was time to head back home. Shuuji escorted Nozomu to just outside of her home. Nozomu sincerely thanked Shuuji for his time and companionship for today's special date. Shuuji replies that it was really fun to be with her, despite the surprise 'bath' at the aquarium.

Both stand quietly looking at one another for the longest time. Such an awkward moment, with a very pregnant silence. Finally, after a while of quiet reflection, Shuuji softly, just above a whisper, says---

" .... I love you, Nozomu .... !"

Nozomu is stunned, but after a while, whispers a shy but sincere reply---

" .... I love you, too, Shuuji .... !"

Another long silence ensues, until Shuuji's mind and heart gives him a figurative 'kick in the rear', as his mind silently screams inside of his head---

**"AFTER ALL .... I CAN'T LIE TO MY OWN HEART .... SO BE IT !!!"**

And with that, he approaches Nozomu, tenderly takes her in his arms, as her hands become pressed against his chest, and slowly, carefully, and lovingly kisses Nozomu on the lips. The kiss is warm, sweet, enduring, with a touch of spice and fire toward the end. He releases Nozomu, as she softly gasps for air. Still in Shuuji's arms, Nozomu become dizzy, and almost faints. Shuuji holds onto her, until she comes around again. He releases her, as she takes a step backward. Then, in such a shy, yet ultra sexy and erotically provocative way, Nozomu touches her fingers to her lips, wondering if she, indeed, did get her Very First Kiss as a Trans Girl ? Meanwhile, Shuuji's mind is still silently screaming at him, telling him that the age gap between them does not matter. Only his love for this wonderful, exciting, adorable Trans Girl is the only thing that matters !

**(THE END)**