Chapter 13 : Sleeping with him ?

Komi blushed deeply at his reference to male anatomy and psychology, a mixture of curiosity and embarrassment evident on her face.

" Oh oh ! Lessons in anatomy and insights into male thought processes ? That sounds like valuable knowledge for a novice like me. "

She shifted slightly, suddenly hyper-aware of her attire.

" But maybe we could save these discussions for when I'm more... appropriately dressed? It's a little strange to have such intimate conversations when I'm wearing next to nothing. "

Komi looked down at herself, a new wave of red rising to her cheeks.

" Not that I'm complaining about this opportunity to learn. Far from it! I'm simply suggesting that we establish some rules to ensure everyone's comfort and decorum. "

She meets his gaze, a hint of playful defiance in her eyes. He curses his bad luck. Komi still has a bit of modesty.

" No worries, although obviously you can stay like that if you can... As long as you feel comfortable. I have no problem with that. "

Komi nods, a small grateful smile on her lips.

" Thank you for your time, Ishi. I appreciate you taking my comfort into consideration. "

She takes a deep breath, preparing herself for the intimate discussion that awaits her, without even thinking of changing, as the discussion seems important to the future of her relationship... .

" All right, let's begin. What would you like to talk about first ? Male anatomy, sexual psychology, or perhaps some practical advice on managing physical intimacy ? "

Komi sits down, crosses her legs demurely, and pulls up the strap of her lace bra.

" Please enlighten me. Any information could be useful in helping me become a more confident and competent girlfriend for Tadano. "

She ends up staying in her sexy underwear, too focused on the conversation. At the same time, Ishi takes the pizzas out of the oven.

" Hmm, well, let's do a little bit of everything. To talk about physical intimacy, you also have to test it out. If you try to get too close to Tadano too quickly, you'll make a mistake... he might get quite upset. "

Komi listens attentively to his explanation, looking focused.

" I need to test the waters, right ? That makes sense. I don't want to overwhelm Tadano or make him uncomfortable. "

She taps her chin thoughtfully.

" Could you give me some specific examples of appropriate ways to initiate physical contact ? For example, holding hands, kissing, or... more intimate contact ? "

Komi blushes slightly, a little taken aback by the subject.

" And how can I gauge his receptiveness ? I want to adapt to his pace and comfort level. "

" Right now you're holding hands, hugging, and kissing a little, right ? That's the basis of a relationship. "

She nodded, a look of relief on her face.

" Yes, that seems like a good place to start. Holding hands, hugging, and kissing all seem safe and natural given our current level of intimacy. "

She pauses, thinking carefully about her next question.

" But how do I gradually take things further ? For example, if we're sitting side by side watching a movie, how do I signal that I'm open to more intimacy ? And what signs should I look for in Tadano's behavior to know if he's receptive to increased intimacy ? "

Komi fidgets slightly. She doesn't know how to move her relationship forward.

" And then, since we're talking about physical closeness, I wonder about the proper etiquette for sleeping. Should I invite Tadano to stay over one day ? "

" The question of sleeping over is also very important. You're right to ask yourself that. If you ever do, avoid wearing sexy pajamas, as that could confuse him about your intentions. But even before that, I think you first need to see how Tadano reacts to more intimate gestures. "

She nods, taking note of his advice on sleepovers and intimate gestures.

" You're absolutely right, Ishi. "

She taps her chin thoughtfully.

" Maybe I could start by inviting Tadano out for a late dinner and a movie. If things progress naturally, I'll gauge his behavior and comfort level before suggesting anything else. "

A mischievous gleam lit up Komi's eyes.

" And you're right about the pajamas. I'll stick to something modest and comfortable, letting my actions speak louder than my outfit. "

She smiled.

" But I might still wear that sexy lingerie you helped me pick out... just to give me confidence ! "

Ishi hoped she was talking about the other one and not the red and black one, but it would be difficult to stop her if she really wanted to.

" Yes, that's possible. Inviting him over and seeing how it goes is the best thing to do. For that, you need to gain experience... As I often say... the only way to improve is through practice... The question is, how ? You can't just test Tadano's feelings like that. "

She agrees and looks determined.

" You're absolutely right, Ishi. I can't test Tadano's limits blindly. I have to read his signals and respect his pace. "

She taps her chin thoughtfully.

" Maybe I could start by planning a series of low-key dates : coffee, picnics, or quiet evenings at home. That way, we can build emotional intimacy before exploring physical boundaries. "

A slight smile appears on Komi's lips.

" And I'll make sure to communicate my feelings and expectations openly to Tadano. Honesty is key, after all. "

She takes a deep breath, preparing herself.

" It won't be easy, but thanks to your advice and support, I feel better prepared to embark on this journey of discovery and growth with Tadano. "

Ishi senses an opportunity. If she wants to develop emotional intimacy with him, then he'll take care of the physical intimacy. What a great plan! Let's hope it works. He has to be careful how he approaches her.

" Exactly ! While you're learning Tadano's boundaries, why not try things like sleeping together with me ? It'll be good practice for Tadano and help you get to know men better ! "

Komi blushed even more. It was a unique invitation... She tilted her head from side to side before deciding, why not. Ishi is, above all, a friend and coach she can trust.

After a moment's hesitation, she slowly nods her head, a mixture of nervousness and hesitant excitement in her eyes.

" Sleep together ? Like... a trial run for Tadano and me later ? "

She bit her lip as she considered the proposal.

" It's certainly unconventional, but... I trust you, Ishi. And you're right, learning the male perspective could be valuable for my relationship. "

Komi takes a deep breath, warming her heart.

" Okay, let's do it. One night, just to... deepen my understanding of intimacy and boundaries. For educational purposes only, of course ! "

She glances at her skimpy lingerie, a wave of fresh color rising to her cheeks.

" I'll have to borrow some pajamas from you. "