Sams Tickletober - Please tickle me
Ler: Mitsuri Kanroji
Lee: Sabito
Giyuu: Oh, I see. So you like Sabito, and why don't you tell him? I've always noticed a closeness and a certain chemistry between you two, Kanroji.
That was Mitsuri's fear: that her love would not be reciprocated. At least not after her failed marriage. Those words had left her with enormous insecurity; she knew Sabito wasn't like that, but she didn't know what to do.
She wanted to tell him, so she turned to Giyuu.
Giyuu: Listen, Kanroji, Sabito would never hurt you. I know him well, and I know how his eyes light up when he sees you or talks to you. You have nothing to lose by telling him. Be brave. Or, if you prefer, send him a letter.
Mitsuri: No, you're right, I must be brave... I must tell her, even if she rejects me, thank you for your advice...
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It was the moment; she had mentally prepared herself for it. If he accepted, she would be delighted, but if he didn't, she would accept it; she wouldn't force him to love her.
Sabito: Oh, Kanroji, how are you? Giyuu told me you wanted to talk to me about something serious. Are you hurt? Did some idiot dare to hurt you?
Mitsuri: No, no, calm down, okay? Just... Aaaah well... We've known each other for a while now... You... You've always looked out for my well-being... And... And you're the only one who makes my heart feel so safe... You make me feel loved...
Sabito: In short, you like me, right?
Mitsuri's face flushed red with. Had she been so obvious in showing her attraction to him? Oh my God, how embarrassing!
Sabito: Well, let me tell you, the feeling is mutual. Honestly, I've never met anyone like you before. You are beautiful, empathetic, you care about the well-being of others and you have an incredible fighting style, who could not fall in love with you?
Mitsuri: You... You do...? Even... Even with my weird hair color...?
Sabito: "Weird hair color"? Your hair is so beautiful, the most beautiful I've ever seen. Who told you that?
Mitsuri: I-I... I...
She didn't know what to say, how to do it? If she told him, he would probably get angry, or she might cry from the humiliation she felt at that moment.
Sabito: So? Tell me, who was the idiot who said that to you? How dare he even insult you?
Mitsuri: W-well... Before I joined... I was going to marry... But... The day before our engagement... My fiancé left me... Saying that only a cow or a beast could be with me...
Sabito: HE SAID WHAT?!
This was what Mitsuri wanted to avoid; she didn't feel well. As soon as she said that, despite trying to stay strong, she ended up crying.
She didn't want to do it, because she didn't want to bother Sabito with his problems or give him a bad time because of it. But she couldn't help it.
Sabito: Listen, I'm so sorry about that. But I want you to know that a person like that bastard who told you that isn't worth it, he's not even a real man. A real man would love a woman for who she is, not for how she looks. That idiot is worthless, stay calm. But if I run into him, I swear I'll BEAT HIM UP!
Mitsuri: Violence isn't necessary... Please don't fight with people, it's not worth it...
Sabito: I would do anything to defend my girlfriend
Mitsuri: W-what...? Wait... That means...?!
Sabito didn't need words, he just smiled, taking her hands in his and kissing them. That answered better than anything or any word he could think of.
He couldn't stop it, but Mitsuri cried, but it was tears of pure happiness; he simply chose to hug her and stroke her hair, giving her space to let it all out.
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Giyuu: Looks like it worked out in the end, huh? I'm so happy for you guys.
Mitsuri: Thank you, Giyuu... Although... I don't know... Sometimes I don't know what to say to him... It's just that I feel like we do everything I want and nothing he wants...
Giyuu: Well, he's happy to accept whatever makes you happy, but you could tell him, maybe that way you can do something together and share a common activity.
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Sabito: An activity? Mmm, I guess so. Well, tickle me.
Mitsuri: EEEEEEEH?!
Unexpected? Completely. I didn't think it would be so easy, nor that it would be the main activity he'd suggest. Perhaps he was a bit stressed about the missions, but still...
Mitsuri: Seriously...?! I mean... Well... I don't want to make you feel uncomfortable...!
Sabito: Ñah. You like making people happy, and I'd like a way to spend time with you, just we two. You can do it with complete confidence; I'll be fine.
Mitsuri: But...
That wasn't specifically his plan; he was only doing it because he was thinking about her... But, of course, the idea appealed to her. He almost never smiles or laughs, and it would be a good way to pass the time...
Sabito: Go ahead, if you'd like I can tell you my worst spots
Mitsuri: No, no, no, don't do that! I want to stay curious! But we can do something else!
Sabito: Perfect, then I'll tickle you
Okay, dead end, Mitsuri had no choice but to flee from the "attack". After hiding and hearing his hum her name, she took a breath and picked him up.
Sabito: So? Looks like you finally decided to go for it, huh?
Mitsuri: HMPH! You made me nervous!
Sabito: Oh dear, you're simply too easy to tease, don't get angry. Your beautiful face shouldn't be ruined by a frown.
Even with his flattery, Mitsuri knew what Sabito was up to; ironically, Giyuu had predicted what Sabito would likely suggest. So she chose to ask him first, just to be prepared
Mitsuri: Believe me, I know how to make you laugh. We'll see if you keep that attitude
Sabito's smile disappeared when Mitsuri took hold of his ankles, placing both feet in her lap. Well, he definitely knew Giyuu had given him advice, maybe he'll scold him later
Mitsuri: From what I can tell, you're quite sensitive here, aren't you? Ah-ah, no trying to take it away! You brought this on yourself!
Sabito: Pffft... I-I can handle it... It's just that... Aaaam...
Mitsuri: Your excuses won't work either. I'll be merciful and let you keep your socks on, but if you try to escape again, I won't have that mercy!
Well, that was a momentary relief. Sabito thought he could manage to stay calm, but the mere touch of his girlfriend's nails on his shoe soles made everything difficult.
He couldn't kick her, he had to hold! But the feeling was so intense, the mere anticipation, which he hated, made him even more nervous...
Mitsuri: Aww, why is your face so red~? Can't you stand it? Can't you stand me gently running my nails along your sole? Aww, what would happen if I took off your stockings...~?
Sabito: Dohohohon't...! J-juhuhust d-do i-i-it alreheheheheady...!
Mitsuri: But that wouldn't be funny, just look at how you're laughing in anticipation~. You always act like a tough guy, but now look at you... So helpless...~
Sabito: S-stohohohooooop t-the tehehesihing...!
Even if he asked her nicely, Mitsuri wouldn't accept; he had already granted her this. Maybe Sabito thought she wouldn't accept him and he would have the opportunity to reverse roles; evidently, he didn't think it through.
Mitsuri: Ready~?
Sabito: I-I guehehehehess...(?
Mitsuri: Great! Tickle tickle tickle!
The regret came almost immediately; Sabito felt that he would soon lose control and end up kicking her. He brought his arms to his hair, pulling it lightly, trying to calm the sensations, but it didn't work.
Mitsuri was relentless in this, there was no way of knowing, she did it in such a way that Sabito seemed to laugh louder and louder, undoubtedly extraordinary if you asked him
Sabito: S-STOHOHOHAHAHAHAHAHAP!!! OKAHAHAHAHAY, EHEHENOHOHOHOUGH!!!
Mitsuri: Oh, of course not, I heard that about you too! You beg for mercy in the first moments so you can get rid of me and make me your victim! That won't work with you!
Sabito: WHAHAHAHAT?! FUHUHUHUCKIHIHING GIYUU!! I-I'M GOHOHOHOING TO KIHIHIHILL HIIIIIIM!!!
Mitsuri: Ah-ah, no threats! You've earned another round! And a punishment too. I warned you that if you were a bad boy, I'd take your stockings off, right?
Sabito: WAHAHAHAHAIHIHIT...!!!
There was no way to get that thought out of Mitsuri's head, and sure enough, it was so fast that he didn't even have time to catch his breath from the previous tickling. He could only laugh as he tried not to kick her; the effort wore him down.
Being tired made him even more sensitive, and he felt as if everything was much worse. He tried to negotiate, but only laughter and unintelligible babble came out of his mouth.
And the childish tone Mitsuri used throughout? Oh god, he felt like she might have fainted if he hadn't been a hashira
Sabito: PLEHEHEHEHASEHEHEEEEEEE...!!!
Mitsuri: Okay, okay, I think I've had enough fun, you're free!
Almost immediately after she let go, Sabito rolled away from her, hugging himself while a few giggles still escaped him.
Mitsuri: Are you okay, Sabi?
Sabito: J-juhuhust... I-I nehehehehed ahahahaha mohohomehehehent...
Mitsuri: Come here, I think you deserve some extra care after what I did