The night air hummed softly through the half-open windows, bringing with it the gentle scent of flowers from the backyard. The lights in the living room were dimmed low, creating a cozy, secretive atmosphere perfect for trouble.
Everyone had changed into their pajamas after dinner.
Rika, with a happy little hum, spun once in place, letting the hem of Ai's nightdress flutter around her thighs. It was a simple pink cotton dress with little ribbons at the hem — but to Rika, it was like wearing a piece of Ai herself. She kept stealing little glances at Ai, who was happily chatting with Shin.
Meanwhile, poor Yuki sat cross-legged on the carpet, flushed bright red.
"Y-You didn't have anything else?!" Yuki stammered, tugging at the hem of the light blue unisex pajama he now wore. It clung slightly to his small frame, and the knowledge that it was Ai's made his cheeks burn hotter. Shin had offered, but none of his clothes fit Yuki's smaller build.
Ai giggled, covering her mouth, while Shin ruffled Yuki's hair affectionately.
"You look cute," Shin teased.
Yuki turned away quickly, mumbling something under his breath, his heart hammering wildly.
It was Rika who suggested the game, her eyes gleaming with mischief. "Let's play Truth or Dare!"
Ai clapped happily. "Sounds fun!"
"Only if you're ready to cry from embarrassment," Yuki muttered, tugging again at his pajama top.
Rika clapped her hands excitedly.
"Okay, okay! Let's play Truth or Dare! No boring questions! No backing out!"
Ai giggled, already leaning into Shin. "I'm fine with whatever..." she said in a dreamy voice that made Rika twitch with jealousy.
Shin gave a soft chuckle, reaching over to lazily spin the bottle. "Let's see who gets tortured first," he teased.
The bottle wobbled… spun… and landed on Rika.
Rika threw her arms up dramatically. "YES! I'll go first! Ask me anything!"
Ai, smirking, leaned closer. "Truth or dare?"
Rika thought for a second, then pointed proudly at herself. "DARE!"
Ai exchanged a look with Shin, who gave a mischievous shrug. Then Ai said sweetly,
"I dare you to… sit on my lap for the next two rounds."
Rika's eyes lit up like fireworks.
"Done!" she squealed, without a hint of hesitation. She practically threw herself onto Ai's lap, wrapping her arms loosely around Ai's shoulders, her head resting on Ai's chest. She nuzzled against Ai, sighing happily as if she had found heaven.
Ai only laughed softly, patting Rika's head affectionately.
"You're so warm," Rika mumbled.
Yuki crossed his arms, grumbling quietly.
But his pink cheeks gave away his real feelings — jealousy. He secretly wished he could throw himself into Shin's arms like that.
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Next spin.
The bottle twirled again... and pointed at Yuki.
Rika, still cuddling Ai, grinned wickedly.
"Yuki-kun! Truth or Dare?"
Yuki scowled. "Tch... Truth." Better safe, he thought.
Rika tapped her chin, pretending to think hard.
"Tell us... have you ever kissed anyone before?"
Yuki stiffened. His ears turned bright red.
"N-No!" he snapped, then glared at Shin like it was somehow his fault.
Everyone burst out laughing, even Shin chuckling softly.
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Next!
Bottle spun... and pointed to Shin.
Yuki jumped at the chance. "Shin! Truth or Dare?!"
Shin leaned back lazily, arms crossed.
"Dare."
Yuki's mouth twitched in evil delight.
"I dare you to..." he paused, struggling. Then blurted out, "Do... ten push-ups. Right now. With Ai sitting on your back!"
Shin smirked. "Easy."
Before Ai could even blink, Shin was down on the floor, gesturing for her.
"Come here, princess," he said smoothly.
Ai giggled and obediently straddled Shin's back, her small weight hardly a challenge. Shin effortlessly knocked out ten slow, controlled push-ups, while Ai squealed and clung to his back.
When he finished, he twisted slightly and pressed a quick kiss to her thigh, making Ai's face turn beet red and Rika groan in despair.
So unfair… Rika thought miserably, snuggling deeper into Ai's lap when she came back to her previous position.
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Next spin.
Bottle pointed to Ai.
Rika clapped her hands. "Ai! Truth or Dare?!"
Ai smiled sweetly. "Dare."
Rika grinned deviously. "I dare you to... whisper the naughtiest thing you want Onii-san to do to you, into his ear."
Ai didn't even hesitate. She crawled over to Shin, leaned into his ear — and whispered something so filthy that Shin's eyes widened slightly, a pink tint coloring his sharp cheeks.
Yuki and Rika leaned forward eagerly.
"What did she say?!" Rika demanded.
Shin coughed into his fist, refusing to meet their eyes.
"Classified," he said flatly.
Everyone howled with laughter — except Ai, who looked suspiciously smug, slipping back onto her spot beside him.
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The bottle spun again.
This time, it pointed at Yuki once more.
"Yuki! Truth or Dare?!" Rika sang happily.
"...Dare," Yuki grumbled, glaring at her.
Rika beamed, her eyes sparkling with mischief.
"I dare you to... kiss Shin on the cheek!"
Yuki's face turned so red it looked like it might explode.
"WH-WHAT?!"
"You heard me," Rika said sweetly, batting her eyelashes.
Shin, meanwhile, blinked calmly and even tilted his head slightly, offering his cheek.
"C'mon, Yuki," Shin said, voice teasing but strangely soft.
Yuki trembled. His heart pounded violently in his chest.
*This is it. If I don't do it, I'll look like a coward. If I do it… I'll die.*
Slowly, hesitantly, Yuki crawled over to Shin. His hands fisted tightly at his sides. He leaned in awkwardly — and planted the quickest, shyest kiss on Shin's cheek.
Shin's skin was warm under his lips.
Soft.
Yuki yanked back immediately, clutching his chest like he was having a heart attack.
Everyone burst out laughing — especially Ai and Rika.
"You're so cute, Yuki-kun!" Rika teased, kicking her legs happily in Ai's lap.
Shin only smiled warmly, his hand brushing lightly over the spot where Yuki had kissed him, as if savoring it.
Yuki buried his face in his hands.
"I hate this game," he muttered, his heart hammering wildly.
With this, two rounds are over.
Rika stayed curled against Ai a little longer, practically glowing with happiness.
But as Yuki collapsed in a flustered heap after his daring kiss on Shin's cheek, Shin glanced toward Rika with a teasing smile.
"Rika, wasn't your dare supposed to be only two rounds?" Shin asked casually, stretching his legs out.
Rika pouted dramatically, hugging Ai even tighter.
"But it's so comfy here..."
Ai giggled, gently prying Rika off her lap. "A dare's a dare," she said sweetly. "You have to listen, Rika."
With a theatrical sigh, Rika finally scooted off, plopping down beside Ai instead — though she still kept their knees pressed together, refusing to give up all the contact.
"I'll sit next to you, at least," Rika said stubbornly, sticking her tongue out at Shin.
"You're hopeless," Shin said with a chuckle.
Yuki muttered under his breath, "Takes one to know one..." still red in the face, refusing to look at Shin after the kiss.
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Shin spun the bottle this time, the glass catching the soft light of the room.
It spun wildly… until it pointed at Rika again.
Shin smirked. "Rika, Truth or Dare?"
Rika gave a wicked smile, flipping her hair.
"Dare!"
Shin tapped his chin thoughtfully, then grinned mischievously.
"I dare you to... act like a cat until your next turn."
Rika blinked. "Meow?" she tested, tilting her head.
Ai burst into laughter. "You have to stay in character, Rika!"
Rika shrugged — and immediately dropped to all fours, crawling around the circle. She nuzzled against Ai's leg, rubbed her cheek on Shin's arm, and even tried to paw at Yuki's foot.
"Stop, stupid cat!" Yuki hissed, pulling his legs away.
But Rika only meowed louder, making everyone laugh even harder.
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The bottle spun again.
It pointed at Ai.
Rika, still acting like a cat, flicked an imaginary tail and purred,
"Truth or Dare, Ai~?"
Ai giggled, covering her mouth. "Truth!"
"Okay," said Rika, licking her lips mischievously. "What's the most embarrassing thing you've ever done with Onii-san?"
Ai blushed instantly, her fingers playing with the hem of her pajama sleeve.
"E-Eto…" she stammered. "One time... when Onii-Chan got out of the shower, I... I sneaked into the bathroom after and hugged his towel..."
Shin choked on his soda.
"Wh-What?!"
Ai clapped her hands over her burning cheeks.
"I couldn't help it! It smelled like you!"
Rika cackled while Yuki looked like he was going to faint.
Shin sighed dramatically but ruffled Ai's hair fondly.
"You're hopeless," he said in a low, affectionate voice that made Ai shiver in delight.
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Next spin.
It pointed at Yuki.
This time, Shin leaned forward, eyes glinting with mischief.
"Truth or Dare, Yuki?"
Yuki swallowed thickly. "Truth," he mumbled, playing it safe again.
Shin's smirk widened.
"Alright, Yuki… who do you think is the sexiest person here?"
Yuki's soul almost left his body.
*I can't say it... I can't...!* he thought, feeling cornered.
Everyone leaned in, waiting.
After a long, painful silence, Yuki gritted his teeth and spat out, "S-Shin..."
The room exploded.
Rika squealed in laughter, Ai clapped, and Shin just smiled — not cocky, but genuinely pleased.
"Good taste," Shin said, giving Yuki a wink that almost made him combust.
Yuki immediately curled into a ball, hiding his flaming red face.
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The bottle spun again.
This time, it pointed at Shin.
Ai clapped her hands eagerly. "Onii-chan! Truth or Dare?"
Shin raised an eyebrow. "Dare."
Ai grinned devilishly. "I dare you to... sit behind Yuki and hug him from behind!"
Yuki made a strangled noise.
Shin, however, only chuckled softly, and without giving Yuki a chance to protest, he shifted behind him. His strong arms wrapped around Yuki's small frame, pulling him snugly against his chest.
Yuki went rigid, stiff as a board, his whole body trembling slightly.
Shin leaned in close and whispered,
"You're too tense. Relax, Yuki."
Ai and Rika howled in laughter as Yuki practically steamed, too mortified to even move.
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Rika's turn again.
She sat up proudly, still occasionally meowing.
The bottle pointed at Rika once again.
This time, Ai smiled warmly. "Truth or Dare?"
Rika tapped her lips thoughtfully, then said, "Truth!"
Ai leaned closer.
"Who do you love the most in this room?"
Rika smiled without hesitation.
"Ai," she said softly.
Ai beamed, looking genuinely touched, and even Shin smiled gently at the sweet answer. Yuki rolled his eyes, mumbling, "Obvious."
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END OF CHAPTER : 71 : TRUTH OR DARE : PART : 1
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