Heartstrings & Homeruns | Kenji Sato

CHAPTER 08

WARNING R18+: This chapter contains sexual content that may not be suitable for close-minded readers.

Chapter Eight: The Dilemma of Quenching Insatiable Thirst

The midday sun streamed through the windows of the therapy room, casting a warm glow over the space. I was in the middle of organizing some files when the door swung open, and Harumi sauntered in with her usual carefree demeanor.

“Hey, Asami!” she called out, waving energetically. “Thought I’d drop by and see how things are going.”

“Harumi, what a nice surprise,” I looked up and smiled. Everything’s good here. “Just finishing up some paperwork. Care for a coffee?”

“Sure, sounds great,” she said, plopping down on the couch in the corner. “How’s everything with the team?”

I sat down opposite her, grabbing my own cup of coffee after pouring her some. “It’s going well. Kenji’s been making progress, and things have been fairly smooth overall.”

Harumi leaned back, stretching her arms. “That’s good to hear. I’ve been meaning to catch up with you. It feels like we haven’t had a proper chat in ages.”

I nodded, taking a sip of my coffee. “I know what you mean. It’s nice to have a break and just talk.”

We chatted about various topics—everything from the latest trends in sports therapy to amusing anecdotes about our daily lives. The conversation flowed easily, and I appreciated the light-hearted break from work.

After a while, Harumi excused herself to use the restroom, leaving her bag on the couch. As soon as she was out of sight, my eyes were drawn to the bag. I noticed it was slightly open, and curiosity got the better of me. I peeked inside and saw a jar of colorful gummies peeking out.

A smile crossed my face. Gummies were my absolute favorite candy, and Harumi knew it. She wouldn’t mind if I had a few, I thought. I carefully opened the jar, revealing an assortment of vibrant red candies.

I picked out a gummy and popped it into my mouth. The strawberry flavor exploded across my taste buds, perfectly sweet with a delightful chewy texture. It was exactly the kind of treat I loved.

As I reached for another, my eyes caught the label on the jar: "Blissful Desire's Passionberry Gummies in the flavor Insatiable Red." I frowned slightly at the unusual name. It seemed odd, especially considering it wasn’t Valentine’s season yet. They usually make romance-themed sweets during February.

I shrugged it off and took a few more gummies, savoring each one. They were so delicious that I didn’t really think about it.

Harumi returned just as I was about to close the jar. She plopped back down on the couch, a playful grin on her face. “I hope you didn’t raid my entire stash.”

I laughed, holding up the jar. “Just a few. These gummies are amazing! Where did you get them?”

Harumi raised an eyebrow, her expression turning slightly amused. “Oh, I picked them up at a specialty store. They’re actually supposed to be a bit... unique.”

I laughed, assuming she was just being her usual playful self. “Well, they definitely are. I might have to get some for myself.”

Harumi gave me a knowing smile. “Just be careful with them. They’re not exactly your typical candy.”

“Why’s that?” I asked, genuinely curious.

She chuckled. “Let’s just say they have a bit of a... special ingredient. Not something you’d want to eat too many of in one sitting.”