Sekirei: Be The One!

Bottle 6: A Rogue in the Night

Isamu is pushing himself, and it is showing, as his Sekirei Musubi is worrying about his health. Smashes attacking the city are becoming more common, and poor Isamu is doing his best to stop them. Can Isamu handle the pressure, or will he be crushed under it?

Izumo Inn
It has been a few days since the last Smash attack, and Isamu has been doing his best to be ready for the next one. Within the Inn, he was seen back in the lab with Matsu, helping him with the Fullbottles and other projects the young scientist is working on to handle Smashes.

Isamu: To think the Fullbottles purified from the last two Smashes we combated would be a Best Match pair. It makes designing a new weapon so much easier.

Matsu: Well, at least something good came out of fighting those Smashes. Though, Isamu, don't you think you can take a bit of a break? We haven't had any Smash activity for a while.

Matsu urged Isamu to take a break as he had been doing all nighters. She could tell he was getting a bit restless from it.

Matsu: There is no shame in taking a break, Isamu. Even I need to kick back and unwind.

Isamu: I'm fine Matsu, I still take frequent naps and eat three square meals a day. I am completely capable of functioning properly.

Matsu: I know it's just you are still pushing yourself more than usual. Unnecessary stress shouldn't be a factor in your work.

Isamu simply smiled and waved his hand as if batting away the question as silly. Matsu pouted before she got out of her seat and marched up to Isamu before sitting down on his lap. Matsu stared at her Ashikabi, frustration and worry evident on her face.

Matsu: Listen here, my loving scientist of an Ashiklabi! You are adding unnecessary variables to your body, which I can tell is hindering your performance in maintaining the ability to handle the Smashes. Please consider my request just to relax and cuddle to put your mind at ease.

Matsu said as she gently grabbed Isamu's head with her hands before gently pushing his head into her chest.

Matsu: Just relax and let your mind wander~

Isamu wanted to resist, order Matsu to get off of him, but part of him felt guilty. It was bad enough that Musubi was worrying about him, but now Matsu as well? The scientist was starting to question if he would ever find any form of success as an Ashikabi.

Matsu: Feeling better, Isamu? Are you relaxing with my healing touch?

Isamu: Very well, I won't argue this point with you Matsu. We can take a short break.

Matsu smiled feeling victorious as she managed to get her Ashikabi to take a break from working on his projects. Matsu then continued to hug Isamu, but as she did, the door to the lab opened, and when she walked into the lab, Musubi was holding a plate of food.

Musubi: Isamu, lunch time. Miya made a Tempura bowl for you to eat.

Musubi said with a smile on her face until she saw Matsu hugging their Askiabi with her chest. Musubi then puts the food down on one of the tables before glaring at her.

Musubi: Are you trying to earn Miya's wrath? I can't leave you alone with Isamu before you try something perverted!

Matsu: Hey, I was letting Isamu relax while I hugged him. It just so happens that my chest is on his face. So you can't blame me for that.

Musubi looked at Matsu, skeptical of her claims.

Musubi: Is this true, Isamu? Are you taking time to relax?

Isamu: Yes, Matsu was concerned for my health and begged. So I granted her wish, we are currently taking a short break from development on the new weapon.