#ikemen yoritomo

[aquagirl1978]

When I started planning Mo's birthday fic this year, I was faced with a dilemma - do I write her yet another Napoleon fic? I knew Mo would never say no to more Napo, but with his birthday next week, I kinda didn't want to write two Napoleon fics. I wanted to do something...different. I then remembered some time ago (way back in May), I had made a post expressing interest in playing IkeGen, and I got the following comment from our dear Mo:

Mo, I'm here to tell you that day has come - Happy Birthday!

You Belong to Me - Minamoto no Yoritomo x Reader (Ikemen Genjiden)

A/N: Happy Birthday @kissmetwicekissmedeadly! I know today wasn't the greatest for you, but I hope this brings you a smile (or a laugh, who knows) when you read it.

Pairing: Yoritomo x Reader

Tags: NSFW; Minors - DNI; piv sex, rough sex, reader on top, explicit language

“You belong to me,” he whispered, his voice deep and husky as he pulled you into his lap, heat immediately radiating through your kimono. His arms encircled your waist, his long fingers loosening the ties of your sash, allowing the silken fabric covering your shoulders to fall freely, cascading down your back gently in waves.

Back exposed, a shiver ran down your spine as you felt his hot breath against your cool skin. He pressed a reverent kiss upon your flesh, his long, silky bangs tickling your skin. Another kiss. And another. And another. Until he had left a trail of soft kisses down and up your spine. 

His lips lingered, his nose nuzzling your nape as you sat with blind anticipation. Your heart fluttered in your chest, eager for more of his touch. Seeking closeness, you shifted in his lap, the curve of your back pressing against his chest.

He let out a ragged sigh; you could feel his self-control fading as he pressed a wicked smirk against your skin. He removed one arm from around your waist; lifting his hand towards your back, he traced teasing circles into your back as soft sighs passed through your parted pout. 

Calling your name, he brushed your hair to the side, over your shoulder. Your breath hitched as he pressed his lips against your sensitive neck, his mouth traveling, leaving biting kisses down and along the slope of your shoulders. Arching your back, you closed your eyes, each nip sending tingles throughout your body. 

His fingers pressed against your hips as he twisted your body in his lap, finally facing his vibrant violet eyes. His thumb stroked you between your legs, coaxing a soft moan from your lips as he pulled your body closer to his.

“You belong to me,” you whispered before your lips met his in a searing kiss. He pulled back, admiring you for a moment before a sadistic smile spread on the shogun’s lips, a hint he knew just how true those whispered words were.

Resting your palms on his chest, you steadied your body as he guided you, your bodies eager to join as one. He covered your mouth with his, swallowing your moans as you sank down onto him. Slowly, you shifted your hips as your body adjusted for his size. 

Heat flooded your core the moment you were fully seated on his lap. He deepened the kiss, his tongue invading your mouth, seeking out yours, as you adjusted to his size. When you began to rock your hips against his, your body clenching with every stroke, he knew you were ready.

Breaking the kiss, he dug his fingers into your hips, pushing your body down to meet his. Your arms clung to his shoulders, his pace fast and rough.

He ravished your body, cruel and merciless in his ministrations until you begged. You begged and you pleaded, your voice a pathetic whimper, hoping for a chance he would grant you relief. 

But this was Yoritomo. He knew you had more left in you to give. He would grant you that sweet relief, but not until he said so – pain before pleasure.

Your nails dug into his back, sharp enough to almost draw blood. Body weak, you were ready to surrender yourself to your lover, unsure your body could handle anymore of his sweet torture.

And when you thought you couldn't take it anymore, your lover answered your prayers. Stars danced in your eyes as you tilted your head back, his name – only his name – sweet on your lips as your climax peaked, the waves crashing loudly as pleasure flooded your senses leaving you in a state of ephemeral bliss. 

He gathered you in his arms, bodies broken and spent, and laid down with you on the mat. Your breath labored, began to calm down as he wrapped you in his arms, the moon covering you in her pale glow as you both drifted off to sweet slumber.

[ask-misun-and-oc]

As always the lords pinning down the MC

[shatcey]

Long hair

I'm so glad I read Yoshi's route a second time. I missed that joke the first time I read it.

Oh, no, what should we do? Nasty wind ruined his hairstyle… You poor thing!

I've always been curious about how he fights with his hair down. Magic and fire are everywhere, not to mention that he fights with a sword. He should have lost half his hair in the first hour. I really thought he was using his magic to grow them back…

Braid them! I can help… sort of… I've done it for a long time, but it's like a bike, right? I'm sure it will suit you so well…

Yoshitsune's route

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🔝 𝕊𝕋𝔸ℝ𝕋 ℙ𝔸𝔾𝔼 🔝

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[omkookie]

✨Ikegen memes because you found Tamamo✨

[aishangotome]

Minamoto No Yoritomo: Chapter 24

Chapter 23

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As I looked at him longingly, our breaths mingled...

In the darkness with my eyes closed... our lips softly met.

Yoshino: Mmm...

(I like him)

(I like Yoritomo-sama)

The core of my head tingles, and I forget everything else.

Before I know it, Yoritomo-sama's tongue slips in and tickles the inside of my mouth.

Yoshino: Nn... ah...

My skin grows hot at the sweet sound that escapes unconsciously.

Our lips part with a fleeting watery sound... and Yoritomo-sama lets out a faint breath.

Yoritomo: You're having a melting reaction, aren't you?

Yoshino: I'm not...

Yoritomo: You are. Or are you not aware of it?

Yoritomo: Then I can make you aware of it.

Even though he's saying teasing words, Yoritomo-sama's eyes are filled with unconcealable heat.

It's embarrassing, but it's also unbearably joyful and makes my chest ache.

(But I've been...)

I knew deep down that my body was showing the exact reaction he was teasing me about.

Yoshino: It's not fair... You're the only one who's so composed, Yoritomo-sama.

(I'm already overwhelmed...)

Yoritomo: I'm not particularly composed.

Yoritomo: I've wanted to kiss you like this for a long time.

Yoshino: Is that so...?

Yoritomo: Yes.

(...I didn't know being loved with the same intensity could be so fulfilling.)

Happiness fills me as I'm held tightly and his face is buried in my shoulder.

Yoritomo: But...

Yoritomo: Now that I've kissed you, you're even more enticing than I imagined, and I don't know what to do with you.

Yoshino: ...That's not true.

Yoritomo: It is. You're a troublesome one.

His breath tickles my neck, and I squirm.

Yoritomo: I guess I'll have to teach you properly after all?

Yoshino: Ah...

His lips touched my pale skin, and my shoulders jumped in surprise.

Yoritomo: Look, what's wrong?

Yoshino: Ah... wait a moment... ah...

Yoritomo: I can't hear you.

A soft touch trails down my neck, and wet kisses are dropped.

Each time, a sweet shiver runs through me...

(...I feel strange.)

(Is this what happens when you're touched by someone you truly love?)

Even if I had the strength, I definitely couldn't escape his embrace.

Yoritomo: You're cute.

The large palm that was supporting my back suddenly loosens its grip...

(...!)

Helplessly, my vision flips, and I'm gently lowered onto the bedding.

Yoshino: Yoritomo-sama...

Yoritomo: What is it, Yoshino?

My voice, which had called out his name in desperation, melts into a whimper.

Yoritomo: ...I can't take it anymore.

Yoritomo: That face that says "do whatever you want with me."

His intense gaze falls on me, and my skin flushes with shame.

Yoritomo-sama's hair, which covers me, sways softly.

Yoshino: I... but...

(When you look at me like that... touch me like that, I can't help it.)

Yoritomo: ...You're truly an unmanageable woman.

Yoshino: ...Nn...

His lips lightly press against mine, silencing my protest, and then quickly parts.

He then gently bumps his forehead against mine...

Yoritomo: It's a shame.

Yoritomo: If you were in perfect health, I'd take you right here, but...

(Take...!)

Yoshino: ...Please don't say such things.

Yoritomo sits up, chuckles lowly, and gently strokes my cheek.

Yoritomo: Don't worry.

Yoritomo: I intended to savor the pleasure after settling the war anyway.

Yoritomo: When everything is over, I'll torment you to my heart's content... and cherish you.

Yoshino: That's not reassuring at all!

If he touches me any more than this, I'll surely melt with happiness.

I look up at Yoritomo, completely at a loss.

Yoritomo: Then don't be reassured.

Yoritomo: Remember what I said and be adorably nervous.

(Oh no...)

Yoritomo: Understand? When this battle is settled, I'll claim you.

Yoritomo: You can pretend to forget and resist from scratch, but I won't stop next time.

(...Even if he doesn't say it, I'm already his.)

With just a little touch, I was easily made aware of that fact.

Yoshino: ...Mean.

I turn away, and instead of replying, I gently grasp Yoritomo's hand.

Yoshino: You're a terrible person, Yoritomo-sama.

Yoritomo: Have you come to dislike me?

(No way.)

Yoshino: It's too late for that now.

Hearing my answer, Yoritomo laughs contentedly above me.

Yoritomo: Then sleep a little longer.

Yoritomo: If you can eat, I'll bring you some food later.

Yoshino: Yes, thank you very much.

Carefully wrapped in a blanket, the heat from her body, which had been fanned just a moment ago, gradually changed into a comfortable warmth.

The feeling of being cherished made her feel a little ticklish.

Yoshino: I'll recover quickly... so I can be by your side again.

Yoshino: You'll be back on the battlefield tomorrow, won't you?

Yoritomo: Don't rush.

Yoritomo: You're the only one who has the power to counter Yoshitsune and Kurama's curse,

Yoritomo: But Morinaga and I have already discussed a plan in case you don't recover in time.

(Yoritomo is being considerate.)

(But I still hate not being useful... so I need to rest my body.)

As Yoritomo-sama gently stroked my hair, I began to doze off.

Yoshino: I'm sure I'll be able to get up tomorrow.

Yoritomo: I want to see Morinaga and the rest of the soldiers and make sure they're okay.

Yoritomo: You idiot. You're the one who needs to be checked on.

Yoritomo: Everyone was so worried about you. Put their minds at ease.

Yoshino: Y-yes...

Her eyelids grew heavy, and she slowly drifted off to sleep.

-

(Hmm... It's bright.)

I slowly opened my eyes to see the morning light filtering through the tent.

(What happened yesterday? Yoritomo-sama is...?)

I looked around with a hazy head,

Yoshino: Ah...

Yoritomo was sitting with his back lightly against a pile of luggage, his eyes closed.

(Sleeping in a place like this... Did he stay with me the whole time?)

As I got up from the bedding, she felt a slight dizziness.

(I'm still not back to normal. But I can move properly.)

Yoshino: Thank goodness.

After a sigh of relief, I slowly walked over and knelt in front of Yoritomo-sama.

(What a beautiful face.)

The morning light softly illuminated his masculine face with its high nose bridge.

(I'm really in love with this man...)

Suddenly feeling embarrassed, I tried to stand up when,

Yoshino: Ah!

My arm was grabbed.

Yoritomo: Yoshino.

(Yoritomo-sama...!)

His navy blue eyes, instantly filled with a strong light, reflected my image.

Yoritomo: Good morning. You're already up?

Yoshino: Ah... Good morning.

Yoritomo: There's still time before the battle. You can rest a little longer.

His slightly hoarse voice was the only indication that he had just woken up.

Yoritomo: How are you feeling?

Yoshino: Thanks to you, I think I'm fine now.

Yoshino: Even though I'm still dragging around the lingering fatigue of a cold, yesterday, my body had felt as heavy as lead, but that all feels like a lie now.

Yoritomo: Is that so? That's good to hear.

Yoshino: Yes!

(Oh, but...)

Yoshino: If Yoritomo-sama doesn't sleep properly in bed, his fatigue won't go away...

Yoritomo: I'm used to it. I slept plenty for a battlefield.

Yoshino: Well, if that's the case, then it's fine...

(...That's right!)

I look around and see that my luggage has also been brought into the tent.

I search through it and take out some pills I had prepared beforehand.

Yoshino: Here you go, Yoritomo-sama.

Yoritomo: Hm?

Yoshino: It's a tonic. It's effective in relieving fatigue.

Yoritomo: What are you talking about?

With a slightly exasperated look, Yoritomo slapped my cheeks.

Yoritomo: You're the one who needs nourishment. Your face still doesn't look good.

(Ugh...)

Yoshino: Of course, I was planning to take it too, but it would definitely be better for you to take it, Yoritomo-sama!

Yoshino: You have an important body that leads everyone.

Yoritomo: --I understand.

Yoritomo casually took the pill and put it in his mouth...

(Huh?)

He pulled my neck towards him and kissed me.

Yoshino: Hmm... uh...

(Wh-Why?)

A deft tongue delivers medicine, a faint bitterness spreading in the mouth.

Yet the lingering sensation of departing lips is unbearably sweet.

Yoshino: Just a moment, Yoritomo-sama...

Yoritomo: Here.

Water is handed over before any complaint can be voiced.

(Geez, really...)

Reluctantly swallowing, a resentful gaze is directed at Yoritomo.

Yoritomo: There, there. You were so good at drinking it all up.

Yoshino: I can drink by myself, you know!

Yoritomo: Is that so?

Yoritomo: I can't.

(......)

His long fingers pick up the pill and it touches my lips.

Yoritomo: Let me drink it, Yoshino.

(...Yoritomo-sama is really sly.)

I can't refuse his sweet teasing because I've somehow grown to love his mischievous smile.

Yoshino: Mmm.

I obediently take the medicine and hesitantly press my lips against Yoritomo-sama's.

(His face is hot.)

Even after the short kiss ends, the slight fever in my skin doesn't subside.

Yoritomo: Thank you for your effort.

Yoshino: But... Yoritomo-sama, aren't you embarrassed?

Yoritomo: Not at all.

Yoritomo finishes drinking his water with a cool expression.

Yoritomo: Why should I be embarrassed to kiss a woman I'm in love with?

Yoshino: We only became lovers yesterday?

Yoritomo: It took quite a while to get to this point. I'm allowed this much, right?

Yoshino: That's going a bit too far... I think your reasoning is a bit forceful...

Yoritomo: You're not used to it, are you?

(The truth is, I don't mind it at all, so it's troubling.)

Yoritomo gives a small laugh at my pursed lips.

Yoritomo: Before I went into battle today, I wanted to kiss you.

Yoritomo: ...Would you believe me if I said that?

Yoshino: ...Is that true?

Yoritomo: Who knows. Decide for yourself.

(Oh, come on!)

I give a resentful look at Yoritomo as he calmly begins to get ready.

Yoshino: Even though we're lovers now, that part of you hasn't changed.

Yoritomo: What part?

Yoshino: The part where you enjoy teasing people.

Yoritomo: That's right.

Yoritomo's eyes sparkle with amusement as he looks at me.

Yoritomo: Give up. You'll be teased by me for the rest of your life.

Yoshino: For the rest of my life...

Yoritomo: Yes, for the rest of your life.

His arrogantly declared words pierce the center of my chest and melt softly within.

Yoritomo: So live, and let's return together.

(Ah...)

I remember the words Yoritomo-sama said to me yesterday as he led a small number of soldiers and survived the battlefield.

*flashback*

Yoritomo: Yoshino, I will definitely bring you back alive. No matter what.

Yoshino: I... want you to live too.

Yoritomo: Don't be cheeky.

*flashback over*

At that time, Yoritomo didn't give me a clear answer when I wished for him to live.

(Probably... because Yoritomo looks ahead and acts accordingly, he didn't say anything uncertain.)

(But now, he said we'll return together.)

My feelings turn into determination and rage through my body like a storm.

Yoshino: I... want to live with you tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, and forever after that.

Yoshino: I want to live and see the world you create.

Yoritomo: Yes. I promise you.

Yoritomo: When this battle is over, I'll be by your side.

Yoritomo: And then... I'll dedicate the victory we've won to you and the Kamakura shogunate.

Yoshino: ...Thank you.

(I'm not afraid of anything anymore.)

The light of Yoritomo's will was surely imprinted on my heart through our exchanged gaze.

A while later... I finish getting ready and head outside with Yoritomo-sama.

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Morinaga: Yoritomo-sama, Yoshino!

Yoshino: Morinaga-san...

Recognizing us, Morinaga-san runs over with a big smile on his face.

Yoritomo responds with a slight wave of his hand.

(It feels like it's been a long time since I've seen Morinaga-san.)

(Maybe it's because so much has happened in such a short time.)

My chest tightens at his familiar smile.

Yoritomo: What is it? Were you waiting for us?

Morinaga: I was just about to go greet you.

Morinaga: I was worried about Yoshino, you know.

(Morinaga-san...)

Morinaga: Yoshino, you're able to get up now. Are you alright?

Yoshino: Yes! Um... I'm sorry for worrying you.

Morinaga: Don't worry about it. Yesterday was tough, wasn't it? I heard from Yoritomo-sama.

Morinaga: Please forgive me for not being able to get there when you were suffering the most.

He bows his head with a serious expression, and I hurriedly shake my head.

Yoshino: Don't say that!

Yoshino: I heard you guys were also unable to move. It was tough for both of us, wasn't it?

Morinaga: It was my lack of strength that made it difficult to deal with the enemy.

Morinaga: I couldn't even grasp the fact that the main unit was in such a dangerous situation.

Yoritomo: Don't get the wrong idea, Morinaga. Your mission was to hold back Benkei, not to protect me.

Morinaga: No.

Morinaga: Ever since we shared a life in exile in Izu, it has been my job to protect Yoritomo-sama.

Yoritomo: You're talking big.

Morinaga sighed deeply at Yoritomo, who shrugged his shoulders.

Morinaga: I'm not joking.

Morinaga: The thought of losing you sends chills down my spine.

(I've never seen Morinaga-san like this...)

Yoritomo: I was aware of the danger. I was prepared for the worst.

Yoritomo: But I knew that if I could just get this far, I could turn the tide of this battle again.

Yoritomo's fist tapped Morinaga's chest.

Morinaga: Yoritomo-sama...

Yoritomo: We don't have time to regret.

Yoritomo: We need you to work, Morinaga.

After staring at Yoritomo's bright eyes, Morinaga smiled happily.

Morinaga: As you wish.

(Seeing these two makes me feel at ease...)

Yoritomo: Yoshino. I'm sorry to ask this of you when you're just recovering from your illness, but I need your help too. Are you ready?

Yoshino: Of course!

As we walked, we arrived in the middle of the camp, which was bustling with preparations for battle...

Soldiers: ....!

The soldiers, recognizing Yoritomo, straightened up in unison.

Yoritomo: Thank you for your hard work, everyone. Continue your preparations.

Soldiers: Yes, sir!

(Oh, there are people from the same unit as yesterday!)

I'm relieved to see that they're safe.

(...But they seem to be looking at me strangely.)

I'm startled to realize that I'm being looked at with a clearly different gaze than yesterday.

Yoshino: ...! Um, Yoritomo-sama.

Yoritomo: Hmm?

Yoshino: Um, about me using the fox spirit's power yesterday...

Yoritomo: Ah. Some of the soldiers saw you.

(I knew it...!)

Yoritomo: If you had just taken the curse power in the midst of the chaos, no one would have noticed.

Yoritomo: But you did it so conspicuously. It couldn't be helped.

Yoshino: But...

Yoritomo: For now, I've hidden the fact that Tamamo is a yokai and just explained to them that you have mysterious powers.

Yoritomo: I've made sure they won't pry any further, so don't worry.

Yoshino: Thank you...

(But, those looks... I guess I creeped them out.)

Morinaga: Oh. They're coming this way.

Yoshino: Huh?

The soldiers, who had been cautiously approaching, knelt on the ground and greeted Yoritomo-sama.

Yoritomo: It's fine. Relax.

Soldiers: Yes, sir!

The soldier who seemed to be the leader spoke up on behalf of everyone.

Soldier 1: With all due respect... we have something we would like to convey to Yoritomo-sama and Yoshino-sama.

(Hmm? Yoshino-sama?)

Yoritomo: You may speak.

The soldier's expression relaxed as if relieved, and he continued speaking.

Soldier 1: First of all, Yoshino-sama... thank you for saving us with your divine power yesterday!

Yoshino: ...! Divine power...?

(I just borrowed curse power from Tamamo...)

I noticed that the other soldiers were also looking at me with sparkling eyes.

Soldier 2: Your power is our hope.

Yoritomo: That's what they say, Yoshino.

Morinaga: Amazing. You were already being thanked on the battlefield for your work as a healer,

Morinaga: but at this rate, the day you become known as the shogunate's priestess may be near.

(That would be a problem!)

I frantically think while trying to find the right words.

Yoshino: Um... first of all, please stop calling me "-sama." I'm just a healer.

Soldier 2: But...

Yoshino: My power isn't that great.

Yoshino: I was just desperate at the time... I couldn't do anything in normal battles.

Yoshino: So, I think we were able to get this far thanks to Yoritomo-sama and all of you.

Soldier 3: Oh, you're too kind! We didn't do anything...

The soldiers looked at each other in a flustered manner.

(I'm happy to be thanked, but this praise is too much for me.)

A warm hand was placed on my back as I hesitated.

(Yoritomo-sama?)

Yoritomo: It wouldn't be fair to stubbornly refuse their gratitude.

Yoritomo: What Yoshino did has that much value.

Yoritomo addressed the soldiers once again.

Yoritomo: May I ask you a question?

Soldier 1: Yes, anything!

Yoritomo: Then...

While speaking in a friendly manner, Yoritomo's eyes thoughtfully observed everyone's faces.

Yoritomo: Her power yesterday was the result of pushing herself to help us.

Yoritomo: Do you understand that miracles don't happen twice?

Soldier 1: Of course. That's why we're even more grateful,

Soldier 1: and now we want to protect Yoshino-sama... Yoshino, with our lives.

(...They were thinking that...?)

Yoritomo: I see.

Yoritomo's voice took on a slight softness that wasn't artificial.

Yoritomo: Yoshino, their feelings seem genuine. How do you respond?

Yoshino: Yes. I gratefully accept your feelings...

Yoshino: Thank you very much. Let's end this war together.

Soldier 1: ...Yes!

After bowing their heads deeply once more, the soldiers straightened their posture again.

Soldier 1: We would also like to express our deepest gratitude to Yoritomo-sama once again.

Soldier 1: It is thanks to Yoritomo-sama's leadership that we are here.

Yoritomo: You're getting ahead of yourselves. You can thank me when we return to Kamakura, right?

Soldier 1: I apologize! I wanted to express my gratitude as soon as possible.

The other soldiers nodded nervously.

Soldier 2: Of course, I have always respected you, but my desire to serve you, Yoritomo-sama, has grown even stronger.

Soldier 3: Seeing Yoritomo-sama's back as he continued to fight in the face of adversity inspired me many times!

Soldier 3: I'm ashamed of myself for always being so cowardly. In today's battle, I will definitely be of use!

(Everyone's faces are completely different from before...)

The words Tamamo said when Yoritomo left the mountain temple with them crossed my mind.

*flashback*

Tamamo: It's not just a matter of physical condition. If you only gather those with weak hearts, it will be difficult to win the battle in the first place.

Tamamo: Moreover, the influence of the yokai should make the soldiers even more discouraged than usual...

Tamamo: Yoritomo, are you going to lead those people alone and fight through?

Yoritomo: .....

*flashback over*

The faces of the soldiers in front of me were now filled with determination.

(Everyone has changed too. By seeing Yoritomo-sama's back.)

Yoritomo must have sensed it too, as he smiled faintly.

Yoritomo: I will also gratefully accept your feelings. I'm counting on you, your active participation.

Soldiers: Yes, sir!

As I watched everyone's faces light up, I realized something.

Yoshino: Um, is everyone feeling better now?

There must have been some people who were possessed by yokai during the battle with Yoshitsune-sama.

(Everyone seems to be injured, but not affected by the curse power...)

Soldier 1: Yes. When we arrived here and started talking about the two of you, our bodies felt strangely lighter...

Yoshino: Is that so...? That's good.

(Does that mean...?)

After that, while facing Yoritomo-sama and Morinaga-san at the headquarters, I shared my thoughts.

Morinaga: The soldiers stopped being affected by the yokai because they had a strong resolve?

Yoshino: Yes.

Yoritomo: It's not impossible.

Yoritomo: Tamamo said that those with weak hearts are easily possessed by yokai.

Yoritomo: But if their hearts are filled with strong wishes or hopes for some reason...

(No matter what difficulties they face, I'm sure those people will be alright now.)

Morinaga nodded as if impressed.

Morinaga: You mean the soldiers' hearts grew by seeing you two fight firsthand?

Morinaga: If that's the case, it's a tremendously good story.

Yoritomo: It's an unexpected miscalculation. On the good side, of course.

Yoritomo, who seemed to be thinking about something, smiled.

Yoritomo: ---Now I can make a move with confidence.

Yoshino: A move?

Yoritomo: Yes.

Yoritomo: It's time to turn the tide of the battle.

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Chapter 25

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5 Years Later Story Event Highlights (Yoritomo and Yoshitsune)

Yoshino is a successful businesswoman and a pharmacist. She has expanded her business and open 2 or 3 stores around the country.

She also works with Yasuchika to develop medicines using herbs from the Otherworld.

She's very rich and gets invited to rich people parties hosted by rich merchants and samurai. She is the center of attraction all the time and gets marriage proposals left and right.

She has started taking students to teach them about medicines. She also hires disadvantaged students, especially women who lost their husbands.

She's still not married to her lover and her personality is still the same. Evil woman.

She also received a title known as the 'Miracle Worker' or something.

Yoritomo and Yoshitsune are now brothers again. They started frequently visiting each other and have sake and talk about a lot of things.

Both Yoritomo and Yoshitsune noticed that Yoshino was carrying a purse and they both started questioning her on who gave her that purse? Was it man? Yoshino answered that it was from one of her female students and hearing that Yoritomo and Yoshitune sighed in relief saying that there are no annoying bugs they have to get rid off. Yoshino tilted her head in confusion asking what bugs they're talking about.

The purse given to Yoshino was handmade by Yoshino's student and that made Yoshino feel cherished, so she carries it around with her all the time. Seeing that both Yoshitsune and Yoritomo wanted to give something to Yoshino as a gift, because Yoshino was the reason why the brothers reunited. They make her a small cabinet decorated with bellflowers and wisteria on either side for Yoshino to keep her tools and herbs.

They both took a day off, and spend the whole day inside Yoritomo bedroom to make that cabinet and Yoritomo was teaching Yoshitsune how to use a saw and hammer. Yoshitsune also keeps learning a new side of Yoritomo that he didn't knew about. Let's just say, the brother's bond is growing bigger and bigger.

Rumors started to spread around that Yoshino is dating Yoritomo or Yoshitsune or maybe both, because people saw them spending the whole day inside Yoritomo's bedroom.

Yoritomo ending: While Yoshino was shopping, one of her students asked Yoshino on who is more attractive among the two brothers. Yoritomo comes behind her and started teasing Yoshino in front of her by declaring that he's her lover. Yoshino tries to stop him, but the evil man declared that he's going to eventually marry Yoshino soon. All the students screamed in excitement while Yoshino was dying from embarrassment. They then leave and Yoritomo asked what she bought. Yoshino showed Yoritomo that she bought some cloth to make a purse for both Yoritomo and Yoshitsune as a thanks for making her a small cabinet. The cloth she bought were indigo (Yoritomo's eye colour) and purple (Yoshitsune's eye colour). The colours looked different but still compliments each other, just like both Yoritomo and Yoshitsune. She also says that she wants the edges of the purse to be of different colour, so when she makes Yoritomo's purse, she will use indigo as the main colour and purple for the edges to symbolize their bond and their presence that will always be they for each other. Yoritomo looked very happy and then curiously asked if she would let him sew the edges of Yoshitsune's purse in particular. Yoritomo wanted to show his appreciation and love for Yoshitsune in this way. He also ordered Yoshino to not tell Yoshitsune about this and she giggled asking if Yoritomo is feeling shy. And yes, Yori was super shy about Yoshi finding out. Yori starts kissing her and they both go back to his room to make love.

Yoshitsune ending: Yoshitsune comes from behind and declares that Yoshino is his one and only true love. He also thanks the students for taking care of Yoshino. All the students screamed and Yoshino died in embarrassment. After that they both visits Yoshino's favorite tea shop and she started sharing all the fun memories of it. Thinking that Yoshitsune was bored, she suddenly stopped talking. But Yoshitsune encouraged her to continue because he wanted to know more about her favorite things and favorite places in Kamakura. After that, Yoshino decides to take Yoshi to one last place before going home. It was the bamboo field. The place where it all started. The place where Yoshino and all the male leads first met. Thinking about it all now, both Yoshino and Yoshi were laughing. But now the future as changed for the both of them. They both look each other in the eye and confess their love for each other and started making out. Eventually, the decided to run back home because they want to make love.

[reccyls]

no reason to hoard resources anymore 🥲 so i dumped what i had to speed to yoritomo's reward card. he's so pretty 🥰

[xxsycamore]

𝐒𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐧…!

↬ 🎂 Yoshino regrets promising Yoritomo-sama everything he wants for his birthday.

Minamoto no Yoritomo x Main Character (Yoshino) • rating: G • tags: Fluff; Teasing; Kissing; Food • wordcount: 1, 366 • masterlist

a/n: Many, many thanks to @ga-yuu whose translations made this fic possible! 🙇🏻‍♀️ I hope it could be to your liking! I've loved Yori silently for almost four years now, and finally decided to express that love in a lil story... and I enjoyed every second of that 😭❤ Special tag for @the-bird-and-the-flute because it's her boy!!

A moment of weakness can cost you an eternity of regret, sometimes. If Yoshino leaves this room with anything else than a beet red face, it would be the moral of the story.

Promising Yoritomo everything he wants for his birthday was merely that, a moment of weakness. A seiitaishogun like him, what exactly does he not have, that she could give him? Those thoughts are some troublesome pests to have your head swamped with, when said seiitaishogun's birthday is quickly approaching… Naturally, when he cockily asked Yoshino what is she going to do for his birthday, accompanied by a toe-curling kiss to distract, without thinking, she said everything.

Now, the moment of the truth has come, and Yoshino takes her seat in front of a smirking Yoritomo in all his birthday glory. He must be enjoying this.

"What are you waiting for? I thought you'd begin by greeting me for my birthday."

Except, I already did. First thing in the morning. Yoshino doesn't say any of this out loud, but an incisive man like Yoritomo can read one's gaze just fine, there's no need for spoken words.

"Happy Birthday, Yoritomo-sama. May you stay healthy and bring glory to the shogunate in the following year, too."

Yoritomo frowns, visibly dissatisfied with Yoshino's overly formal extending of wishes.

"Like a lover would, Yoshino."

Looking down only to quickly raise her head again, Yoshino looks him in the eye and a bright smile stretches out across her mouth. It's like flowers are blooming around her.

"Happy Birthday, dear! It's a pleasure spending another birthday with you, please be happy by my side this year, too! Can I hug you?"

"Hooh…" Despite his prolonged humming, Yoritomo doesn't necessarily see fakeness in her eyes, as he knows for a fact she genuinely thinks all of this… besides, he's won over by the initiation of physical touch that was cleverly added at the end. A theatrical sigh and arms opened to invite her for a hug, he barely hides his satisfaction.

"See, it wasn't so hard. If this is troubling you, how are you going to give me the rest of what I want for my birthday?"

Already returning the warm embrace, Yoshino shudders. "The rest…?"

"Well, you promised me everything that I wish for, isn't that right? We shouldn't waste any more time. Let's see…"

The light pats that he gives her are working wonders about putting her at ease, and how much easier this could be if only he didn't abuse his powers and suddenly decided he wished to cuddle the day away…! Does that not sound perfect to him?! Yoshino finds it hard to understand him sometimes.

"Why don't you go fetch me your hairbrush? It's been awhile since I last brushed your hair. Ah, and please bring your other hair accessories too, while at it."

The comforting embrace is gone. Yoritomo sits contently, resting his chin on a hand propped on his knee until the accessory box and the brush are settled down before him. He shifts a bit and pats the mat in front of him, beckoning her to take a seat.

Yoshino complies with his unspoken request and sits down, fate foreknown. She undoes her hair tie to make it easier for her lord, and his fingers come in contact with her hair just a second later.

It feels… very good. Just as it always does: Yoritomo is gentle and precise while handling her hair, careful not to pull too hard and managing easily with the knots he encounters.

His chill fingers grazing the tips of her ears make her jump a little, and she earns a chuckle for it.

"Stay still now."

Easier said than done. Especially when the contents of the box come in action, as she is left to wonder just what is his wonder of a mind up to, as his hands are busy skillfully separating and braiding sections of her grayish-brown hair, then pinning them up to the upper back side of her head. It seems like a ribbon or two are thrown in the mix, too.

"All done. You might turn to the mirror now."

Guided by his large hands on her shoulders, Yoshino turns in the direction of the mirror without standing up… only to take in the hairstyle Yoritomo did for her. He left a large section of her hair down, but the rest he pinned up on two braid loops, secured with ribbons.

"It's… It's…"

"It's very cute. Such a great look on you."

Her face is heating up. Walking around in the palace with this - irrefutably, cute - hairstyle, would be…

"Oh and you're not taking it off until I tell you. I want to look at you more."

Yes, just as expected.

The next thing he asks is to be hand-fed sweets, and Yoshino's fingers tremble as his warm lips and tongue come in contact with them. Once that's done, he states that he slept unwell the previous night, demanding a bit of massage on his shoulders. Soon after, he concludes that praise is well in order, instructing Yoshino to bow down her head for pats, like a puppy. It's embarrassing to no end, and her face hasn't lost its flushed red color for a mere second through all of this.

"Hmm… I keep thinking, Yoshino, your birthday wish wasn't half bad, but weren't you a bit reserved with it?"

Yoritomo moves his hand from the top of her head to under her chin, tipping it and thus making her look at him again. When she does, she discovers his other hand pointing a finger to his own cheek. He wants a kiss.

Crawling yet closer to the exacting shogun, Yoshino squeezes her eyes shut and launches herself puckered-lips-first at Yoritomo's cheek.

Chu!

Thankfully, her kiss lands on its intended place and not directly on his lips, as he'd easily manipulated the situation by a simple shift of his face.

"Yoshinoo… the other cheek, too."

Chu!

As a smooch blooms on the other side of his face too, Yoritomo's smile grows wider. It looks pretty self-satisfactory, but Yoshino is far from the thought he's done with her. In fact, she has an idea of what is going to follow.

Unexpectedly, Yoritomo sighs and removes his hands from her waist as a signal for her to get up.

"As sweet as our time is together, I should go."

Duty calls, and Yoshino finds herself making a genuinely surprised noise despite her own wishes for this moment to eventually come, just awhile ago. What she thought would be her sweet salvation is now leaving her disappointed. Is it because she thought Yoritomo would want her to…?

"Hmm? What's on your mind?"

"Yoritomo-sama…"

Balling her hands into fists, Yoshino powers up with the thought of giving him something he truly wishes for, for this birthday - not just a kiss he normally deserves on any other day for simply being her loving partner, but rather, the boldness he wants to see from her. So pulling him in by his clothes, she clashes their lips together, poking out her tongue to seek permission for an entrance - which he quickly grants. She kisses him with growing confidence, sweetly but passionately, not minding the small sounds that inevitably fall from her lips. She doesn't let go until she's well breathless and he - thoroughly kissed.

Opening his eyes to look at him, she sees… a familiar sadistic smirk and sparkling light-blue eyes.

"Yoshinooo… Who thought you could be so naughty? And here I thought I had to stop playing with you. Ha! Very well then, I will be more demanding, since you're gladly giving me even more than I asked for."

Oh no. Oh no, no, no, this was simply meant to keep him well-satisfied for the rest of the day, but this…!

"I'll be off now, a birthday is no excuse to be slacking off on work. But once the evening comes…"

Yoritomo trails a single finger on Yoshino's rosy left cheek, making her instinctively face away so he could whisper in her ear.

"Once the evening comes, I'll be taking the rest of that everything that you promised to give me."

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[the-bird-and-the-flute]

Ikegen - Yoritomo - Night attendant event

warning: NSFW, don't interact minors

the event name is this one -> 夜伽契約～過激に寵愛されて～

Bruh I was expecting sth completely different ahahah

I thought yoritomo's story was going to be fucking savage and they were going to fuck nonstop, but that was not the case 🙃

Actually, yoritomo was really sweet to MC (although obviously he did make her suffer from anticipation in some moments)

The plot was interesting. MC is an apothecary and she works for a lord who requested her to make a poison to kill someone. But MC refused.

Then the lord locked her up. While he was nagging that she fucked up his plans, he decided to offer her to yoritomo as a 'gift'. If she does her job as a night attendant well, he will free her.

Later, we see her already in Yoritomo's room. He was kind to her since the beginning. He was amused to see her reactions each time he kissed her lips or earlobes. MC didn't know what was going to happen to her, but she had sth to say to Yoritomo. She didn't know if he'd believe in a night attendant, but she tried anyway.

She told him her lord was maybe doing something illegal. Yoritomo told her he invited her to this room because he knew she was hiding something. He let her tell her story, but at the same time, while she was trying to explain the situation, he kept touching her boobs and neck. He was having such a good time hahahahahaha

MC managed to concentrate to finish her story. She told him that her lord was maybe committing fraud. Probably that was affecting the shogunate. But it was never clear to me what was the real connection between the shogunate and MC's lord. Yoritomo told her he couldn't do much yet cuz he needed more pieces of evidence to confirm what she just told him.

Shogun told her he'll keep her as his night attendant for the time being because if he gives her back to her lord, he might punish her or something. MC was happy to see that she was safe for now and that he believed in her story. I don't think they had sex that night tho.

On the next day, Yoritomo told her the good news. He talked to her lord and lied that she did a terrific job last night so he wanted to keep her a little longer hahahahha. I wonder if he actually said that or if he was just teasing her to see her reaction lmaoo

According to him, the lord has some servants in the palace right now, so they need to pretend they are having a good time as the servants supposedly are hearing their convo right now (he whispered that to her).

Then he tells her to fake some moans ahhahahahaha. His face asking this was so funny. Why he is like that? My taste for men is questionable

MC moaned last night when he was touching her but it seemed very realistic hhahahah

But she is not in the mood, you know? lol So he stimulates her by touching her body. Then she proceeds to do her 'fake moans' to his delight. He made sure to tell her that her 'acting' was really good

I deadass think he was lying here when he said there were servants listening to them, but who cares? I loved it. Want more of that.

A few days passed. MC's lord invited her for a chat. He wants to know if she said something she was not supposed to. When she asked what exactly he was talking about, he pinned her down saying that he can't understand how someone like her could caught shogun's attention.

Yoritomo slammed the door once he heard her screams asking for help. He said he was not an idiot to allow his woman to visit her lord alone. Also, while they were in the lord's place, he gathered enough evidence to condemn him for fraud.

I love that in this part she questions herself if Yoritomo was acting or not. I can't blame her cuz in several occasions in this event I was not sure either if he was just playing games or if he was being honest. But in this moment I can guarantee he was worried about her a lot.

PREMIUM

MC is once again in Yoritomo's room. She asks him if this is going to be their last night together as Yoritomo said before she would be free once this was over.

He tells her once again that he likes her a lot. She has a good heart and he is not bored when she is around. I thought Yoritomo got a liking to her so fast in this event XD

The shogun asks her if she wants to be his mistress. She accepts it.

I didn't read the sweet/normal yet. Need more points :D

[otomes-world]

It's just word vomit with historic facts and me trying to understand in which year game starts. Everyone who has information feel free to comment and correct me. Warning: chaotic and unread text

***

Prince Akihito was born in 1119 CE, the first son of Emperor Toba. At least that was on the official registry. It was an open secret, known by everyone in the court, that Akihito was actually sired by the retired former Emperor Shirakawa. Akihito was not well liked by his “father,” who constantly referred to him as a bastard. His true father Shirakawa may have been the former emperor, but he still wielded considerable power in his retirement. When Prince Akihito was 5 and Emperor Toba was 21, Shirakawa forced Toba into retirement. Akihito became Emperor Sutoku.

In 1164, Sutoku passed away, defeated, deposed, and humiliated—and most importantly full of rage for the imperial court. When news of his death reached Emperor Go-Shirakawa, the emperor ignored it. He ordered that nobody should go into mourning, and that no state funeral would be held for such a criminal.

Legends: After his death, strange things began to happen. Sutoku��s body was set aside while its caretakers awaited funeral instructions from the emperor. After 20 days, his body was still as fresh as it had been on the day he died. While his coffin was taken to be cremated, a terrible storm rolled in. The caretakers placed the casket on the ground to take shelter. After the storm passed, the stones around the casket were soaked with fresh blood. When his body was finally cremated, the ashes descended upon Kyōto in a dark cloud

***

Firstly, in the story, Shigehira died during the battle with Minamoto and was taken as prisoner. Later he died. In the game, he was captured and taken as a vassal of the Minamoto no Yoritomo. Battle was in 1184, so at least game has been going on since 1185. In that case, if we take the year of Emperor Akihito's death and his miraculous return. It's been 21 years, and then the questions "why don't you age" make sense.

Another conversation if it is better to take the year 1142 as the end of his reign. Then 43 years passed. So now I can understand all questions about his age and not changing appearance.

Let's return to history.

***

After the victory over the Taira house, Yoshitsune, who returned to the capital, gained great fame, which had fatal consequences for him. The head of the Minamoto house, Yoritomo, did not have strong brotherly feelings for Yoshitsune. Since childhood, he considered Yoshitsune low in origin, due to the fact that the latter's mother was a servant.

Another reason for the split in relations was the rapprochement between Yoshitsune and Emperor Go-Shirakawa, who was in the capital. Yoritomo from the very beginning of the war wanted to single-handedly rule the country, creating a military headquarters - bakufu, and did not want his vassals to obey or be awarded in the imperial capital bypassing him. All this together did not leave any chances for a further normal life, far from the politics of Yoshitsune.

***

Then we must take even later events.... If the reason for the murder of Yoritomo Yoshitsune was his victory over the Taira's clan. He officially died at 1189.

Also let me add that Yoritomo is already head of Shogunate and it was happen in

Yes. Then let me say that game starts at least at 1193 and 50 years passed after end of Akihito "official" reigh.

[apfleur]

Super belated countdown post for JP IkeGen’s 3rd anniversary. XD;;;

The last picture is the reward for users - 5 gacha tokens.

[Day 6 to Day 1]

[Day 13 to Day 7] - Post Link

[kissmetwicekissmedeadly]

IM FUCKING THE MINAMOTO NO YORITOMO FOR MY BIRTHDAY??? AQUA YOU'RE THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No for real, I gasped out loud. You totally caught me off guard!!! i don't remember writing this reply!! oh this is just the best surprise......

Another kiss. And another. And another. Until he had left a trail of soft kisses down and up your spine. 

EAT ME UP WHILE YOU'RE AT IT WHY DON'T YOU 🤤🤤 i really love this overly enthusiastic way someone tells you you belong to them, actually just showing how much more needy they are than you..... but of course at the same time Yoritomo doesn't lose his wits, always a tease, always smirking, almost sadistic... ahhh im having so much fun reading this again while commenting. AND WHEN SHE TOLD HIM THE VERY SAME THING? dead. im a goner. all of this is just perfect, not only because of how perfect Yori is for me but because i get to read a smut fic with him written by AQUA. it really was my lucky day...it still is, because i can reread that as soon as i start missing it... thank you so much dear Aqua, for writing this amazing story for me. I will treasure it a lot.... I LOVE YOU! 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

When I started planning Mo's birthday fic this year, I was faced with a dilemma - do I write her yet another Napoleon fic? I knew Mo would never say no to more Napo, but with his birthday next week, I kinda didn't want to write two Napoleon fics. I wanted to do something...different. I then remembered some time ago (way back in May), I had made a post expressing interest in playing IkeGen, and I got the following comment from our dear Mo:

Mo, I'm here to tell you that day has come - Happy Birthday!

You Belong to Me - Minamoto no Yoritomo x Reader (Ikemen Genjiden)

A/N: Happy Birthday @kissmetwicekissmedeadly! I know today wasn't the greatest for you, but I hope this brings you a smile (or a laugh, who knows) when you read it.

Pairing: Yoritomo x Reader

Tags: NSFW; Minors - DNI; piv sex, rough sex, reader on top, explicit language

“You belong to me,” he whispered, his voice deep and husky as he pulled you into his lap, heat immediately radiating through your kimono. His arms encircled your waist, his long fingers loosening the ties of your sash, allowing the silken fabric covering your shoulders to fall freely, cascading down your back gently in waves.

Back exposed, a shiver ran down your spine as you felt his hot breath against your cool skin. He pressed a reverent kiss upon your flesh, his long, silky bangs tickling your skin. Another kiss. And another. And another. Until he had left a trail of soft kisses down and up your spine. 

His lips lingered, his nose nuzzling your nape as you sat with blind anticipation. Your heart fluttered in your chest, eager for more of his touch. Seeking closeness, you shifted in his lap, the curve of your back pressing against his chest.

He let out a ragged sigh; you could feel his self-control fading as he pressed a wicked smirk against your skin. He removed one arm from around your waist; lifting his hand towards your back, he traced teasing circles into your back as soft sighs passed through your parted pout. 

Calling your name, he brushed your hair to the side, over your shoulder. Your breath hitched as he pressed his lips against your sensitive neck, his mouth traveling, leaving biting kisses down and along the slope of your shoulders. Arching your back, you closed your eyes, each nip sending tingles throughout your body. 

His fingers pressed against your hips as he twisted your body in his lap, finally facing his vibrant violet eyes. His thumb stroked you between your legs, coaxing a soft moan from your lips as he pulled your body closer to his.

“You belong to me,” you whispered before your lips met his in a searing kiss. He pulled back, admiring you for a moment before a sadistic smile spread on the shogun’s lips, a hint he knew just how true those whispered words were.

Resting your palms on his chest, you steadied your body as he guided you, your bodies eager to join as one. He covered your mouth with his, swallowing your moans as you sank down onto him. Slowly, you shifted your hips as your body adjusted for his size. 

Heat flooded your core the moment you were fully seated on his lap. He deepened the kiss, his tongue invading your mouth, seeking out yours, as you adjusted to his size. When you began to rock your hips against his, your body clenching with every stroke, he knew you were ready.

Breaking the kiss, he dug his fingers into your hips, pushing your body down to meet his. Your arms clung to his shoulders, his pace fast and rough.

He ravished your body, cruel and merciless in his ministrations until you begged. You begged and you pleaded, your voice a pathetic whimper, hoping for a chance he would grant you relief. 

But this was Yoritomo. He knew you had more left in you to give. He would grant you that sweet relief, but not until he said so – pain before pleasure.

Your nails dug into his back, sharp enough to almost draw blood. Body weak, you were ready to surrender yourself to your lover, unsure your body could handle anymore of his sweet torture.

And when you thought you couldn't take it anymore, your lover answered your prayers. Stars danced in your eyes as you tilted your head back, his name – only his name – sweet on your lips as your climax peaked, the waves crashing loudly as pleasure flooded your senses leaving you in a state of ephemeral bliss. 

He gathered you in his arms, bodies broken and spent, and laid down with you on the mat. Your breath labored, began to calm down as he wrapped you in his arms, the moon covering you in her pale glow as you both drifted off to sweet slumber.

[ask-misun-and-oc]

Look at this, Yoritomo becomes real!!!

He looks SOOO GORGEOUS!!!

Yoritomo and Yoshitsune kyaaaaaa

With Yoshino

[colourless-hydrangeas]

Same expression, help 😭

Owh, another one.

HOW DID YOU FIGURE THIS OUT???

[omkookie]

You guys don't understand how I feel 😭😭

[aishangotome]

Minamoto No Yoritomo: Chapter 20 Normal Story

Chapter 20

♡———♡

Yoritomo: Ah, Yoshino, come here.

Yoshino: Huh? Ah...

I feel myself being pulled towards him, and Yoritomo whispers in my ear.

Yoritomo: Unfortunately, we don't have enough tents.

Yoritomo: You'll sleep with me tonight.

(No way...!)

Yoshino: I-I'm fine with sleeping under a tree or something...

Yoritomo: Don't be ridiculous. Are you a beast?

Yoshino: I'm human...

(I said something weird in my confusion...)

Yoritomo: You'll look suspicious to the others. Let's go.

I'm pulled along, not having time to gather my thoughts.

(...Well, I understand it's an emergency, and it's true that I wanted to be by his side.)

(But... Yoritomo-sama is, as always, so nonchalant.)

I steal a glance at his handsome profile.

Even as the war situation becomes increasingly dire, Yoritomo-sama doesn't change his expression.

(Tamamo said Yoritomo-sama would be carrying extra baggage and fighting...)

I can't read Yoritomo-sama's emotions more than usual, and it frustrates me.

-

(Even so, what can I do in this situation...?)

Yoritomo: Hey, what are you doing in that corner?

Yoshino: Please don't mind me...!

I'm huddled in a corner of the not-so-spacious tent.

My concern for Yoritomo-sama and nervousness about sleeping together are mixed, leaving me in a confused state.

(... Alright! Worrying won't get me anywhere, so I'll stop thinking for now.)

With that resolve, I look up.

Yoshino: Yoritomo-sama---

Yoritomo: Hmm?

(Wait, what...!)

Yoshino: What are you doing!?

In the opposite corner, Yoritomo-sama has taken off his upper armor without me noticing.

I quickly avert my eyes from his toned body.

Yoritomo: What do you mean? I'm changing, of course. Who sleeps with their armor on?

Yoshino: But you don't have to do it in front of me!

Yoritomo: I called you, but you were spacing out and didn't hear me.

Yoritomo: It's creepy to leave you outside in the middle of the night.

Yoshino: Uh...

(I can't argue with his concern!)

Yoritomo: So? Why is your face red?

Yoshino: I-It's not!

Yoritomo: Oh really?

Yoritomo smiles knowingly as he looks me over.

Yoshino: Stop making that face!

Yoritomo: There you go. Don't stare at me, look the other way.

Yoshino: ...Okay.

(The way he says it makes me feel embarrassed for acting strange.)

Completely flustered, I turn towards the wall.

A little while later...

Yoritomo: I'm done.

Yoshino: Oh, okay.

When I turn around, Yoritomo is properly dressed in his nightclothes.

Yoritomo: I'll wait outside, so you can get ready for bed.

Yoshino: Huh? Oh... Thank you.

After Yoritomo leaves, I quickly prepare for bed...

Finally, I let down my hair and put on my nightclothes.

(Is he going to see me in such a vulnerable state...?)

Feeling even more uneasy, I go to the entrance of the tent to call Yoritomo.

Yoshino: Sorry to have kept you waiting. Please come in.

Yoritomo: Ah. I'm coming in.

Yoritomo, who entered by pushing aside the hanging cloth, fixed his gaze on me.

Yoritomo: .....

Yoritomo: Hmm. You were able to get ready by yourself. Good girl, good girl.

Yoshino: I'm not happy to be praised like that!

(I'm not being treated like a woman at all.)

I'm at a loss as to whether I should be relieved or feel empty in this situation.

Yoritomo: Stop complaining and go to sleep.

Yoshino: Yes...

I try to look as calm as possible and lie down on the bed.

Yoritomo: If you stay on the edge like that, you'll fall off.

(Ugh...!)

Lying down, Yoritomo roughly pulled me into his embrace.

(So close...)

Yoshino: No...but...isn't it hard to sleep if it's too cramped?

Yoritomo: You can't be picky at a time like this.

(Whoa!)

Yoritomo abruptly covers himself and me with a quilt.

Yoritomo: It would be a pain if you catch a cold now.

Yoritomo: If you don't want to be squished, be a good girl.

As usual, his hand reaches out and carelessly touches my hair.

I couldn't help but shudder and tense my shoulders...

Yoritomo: ...

(Huh?)

Yoritomo hesitates and withdraws his fingers.

Yoshino: ...Yoritomo-sama?

Yoritomo: Just stay quiet like that.

(What was that just now?)

Normally, he would have touched me more and teased me.

(C...could it be that Lord Yoritomo is also aware of me?)

(No way...)

Under the quilt, my heart pounded faster as our skin almost touched.

Feeling this, I searched for a way to start a conversation.

Yoshino: Um, thank you for your hard work today.

Yoshino: It seems like things are getting quite difficult...

Yoritomo: It's nothing for you to worry about. Just relax and rest.

(But...)

Yoshino: Is there nothing more I can do?

Yoritomo: What are you talking about? You have the power of a fox spirit.

Yoritomo: I can't defeat Yoshitsune without you.

Yoshino: That's not what I meant...

(How can I express myself so he understands?)

Suddenly, I remembered the words Tamamo had told me when I was at the Imperial Palace.

*flashback*

Tamamo: I think Yoritomo's heart is too strong for an ordinary human.

Tamamo: That's why he can probably overcome most hardships...

Tamamo: But a heart that's too strong can sometimes become its own poison.

Tamamo: It may be a straightforward woman like you who can heal that poison.

*flashback over*

(I wish Tamamo's words were true...)

I had no confidence at all, but I put my thoughts into words.

Yoshino: The more perfect you appear in front of everyone, Yoritomo-sama...the more worried I become sometimes.

Yoshino: Because I don't think anyone can know your true heart.

(Of course, even I don't know it.)

Yoritomo: You've always been concerned about strange things.

Yoritomo: It doesn't matter what I think, does it?

Yoshino: It does matter...!

Yoritomo: I'm saying it's trivial in the face of results.

Yoritomo: I don't acknowledge the value of the heart, whether it's mine or someone else's.

(...Liar.)

Yoshino: But Yoritomo-sama, you're always thinking about my heart, aren't you?

(The first thing Yoritomo-sama sacrifices is always himself.)

In the darkness, the azure blue of Yoritomo-sama's eyes shone brightly as he gazed at me.

Yoritomo: Don't get the wrong idea. You're a useful person to me.

Yoritomo: But if I decide that discarding you is the best course of action, I'll do it without hesitation.

(E-even if that's true...)

(I want to stay by your side.)

Unable to put the intensity of my feelings into words, my eyes stung.

Yoritomo: If it gets in the way of my goal, I don't need a heart.

Yoritomo: So you should give up on my heart too.

Yoshino: Yoritomo-sama...

(Ah, he already has that determined look in his eyes.)

(I can't say anything more to someone with eyes like that.)

Yoshino: ...I understand. I won't bring this up again.

Yoshino: Instead...

Following the urge of my heart, I reached out and gently touched Yoritomo's hand.

Yoritomo: ...

Yoshino: Will you remember that I'm here by your side?

(I want to give you everything I have.)

(Even if you don't need it, you can throw it away.)

Yoritomo: ...You're an idiot.

Yoritomo: My memory isn't that bad.

Yoshino: ...Hehe, you're right.

I let out a laugh, on the verge of tears.

(I've finally made up my mind.)

(For Yoritomo's sake, I'm willing to sacrifice anything of myself.)

I wanted to dedicate and burn out all my warmth and love for Yoritomo in this battle.

Yoritomo: ...Don't make that weird face.

Yoshino: Ah...

Yoritomo sighed and squeezed my hand that was touching his.

Yoritomo: You have a childlike body temperature.

Yoritomo: I'm cold, warm me up.

I couldn't move, captivated by Yoritomo's gaze, which still held a strong light.

(You're the one who's warm.)

Yoshino: ...Yes.

I replied in a small voice and gently intertwined our fingers.

Yoritomo: Sleep.

Yoritomo: Or can't you sleep without a lullaby?

Yoshino: ...No.

Sharing warmth in the darkness, my heart felt full.

Yoshino: Good night, Yoritomo-sama.

Yoritomo: Yeah --Good night.

(I hope your heart is warmed a little tonight.)

Closing my eyes...I gradually fell asleep.

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Chapter 21

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