Tenmiko One-shots

That day at the beach

AU: POST-GAME

The month of April has just begun, the bitter chill of winter has finally faded away, giving way to warmer days.On a quiet Saturday evening, Tenko finds herself in her room, comfortably seated near the window and sipping some cold tea she had prepared earlier.

Peering outside, she observes the sun beginning its descent toward the horizon, while waiting for the return of her parents from work, as they had planned to eat dinner together upon their arrival.

As she waits patiently, Tenko takes a quick glance at the calendar on the desk: only two months left until summer vacations. While she appreciates the beauty of spring, summer holds a special place in her heart, especially because she can finally go back to the beach, something Tenko had craved to do long time ago.

The thought of strolling along the sandy shores, listening to the rhythmic crashing of waves and feeling the sea salt on her skin and hair filled Tenko with excitement. However, her master has always held her back, trying to convince her to dismiss the beach and reminding her of the need to focus solely on her Neo-Aikido training.
This restriction always left Tenko feeling dishearted.

Eventually, Tenko made the decision to part ways with her master and returned to her parents' home, despite the physical distance that had kept them apart. Instead, their bond only grew stronger, with her parents showering her with love and attention and making up for all the missed moments: they indulge in her favorite meals, they plan enjoyable outings and movie nights, and so on. Simple things of which Tenko is absolutely grateful.

Last year, on a hot day in July, her parents surprised her with the idea of going to the beach together and Tenko's heart swelled with overwhelming happiness for finally fulfilling one of her biggest desires.

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When they arrived to the beach, it wasn't too crowded and the water appeared calm, with a few families strolling along the shoreline while children joifully built sandcastles.

Tenko was wearing a light green swimsuit and lounged on the big towel with her parents, savoring the moment.

As she gazed around, one sight caught her attention: two women seated together under an umbrella, holding hands and talking to each other.

For a moment, she pictured herself and Himiko sharing a similar intimate moment, just the two of them, holding hands freely while sharing kisses and enjoying each other's company.
Perhaps one day, if Himiko wanted.

"Tenko dear, you seem lost in thought. Is everything okay?" her mom's voice broke her reverie, bringing her back to the present.

"Y-yes mom! I was... just thinking about how I wish we could have more trips like this, you know?" Tenko 's reply wasn't entirely a lie.

"Oh, of course! I would love that too" her mom reassured the brunette warmly, "but for now let's cherish this beautiful day. You know how much your father and I enjoy spending time with you, and that includes Yumeno-san as well".

"Of course!" chimed in the redhead behind Tenko, wearing a dark red swimsuit, sunglasses and a cute big hat, flashing a grin.

Tenko considered inviting Himiko to join them, despite knowing her distaste to the ocean. She was surprised when Himiko accepted the invite.

"Oh, you're all set," Tenko remarked admiring Himiko's swimsuit choice, "it looks great on you!".

"Thank you, same goes for you! So, shall we try the water?" Himiko proposed.

"Well... i'd love to, but you know I can't swim"

"No worries! I've got some floaties for you" quickly, the redhead took from her hat two orange-colored floaties and a large pool float for herself.