SEVEN-012 Osaka Love Story: Mao Hamasaki

On a business trip in Osaka, I happened to stop by a small snack bar. The interior had a slightly retro charm. The girl who served me there was Mao-chan. She was cheerful and easy to talk to, and after a tiring day at work, she really lifted my spirits.

As I kept drinking in high spirits, the bar was nearing closing time. We exchanged contact information, and I headed back to my hotel. Just as I was about to go to sleep, to my surprise, Mao-chan came by to hang out. We had another drink together, but I was already completely exhausted, so I fell asleep almost immediately.

When I woke up in the morning, Mao-chan was sleeping next to me, lightly dressed. Since neither of us remembered anything happening, we felt a little shy around each other. To ease that awkwardness, we kissed. After that, words were no longer needed.

Like a couple in a long-distance relationship finally reuniting after a long time, we lost track of time and forgot everything else as we held each other close. Our chemistry felt amazing, far better than I ever expected. Mao-chan was delightful in every way, and every moment together felt wonderful.

Bathed in the morning light, on the bed, in the bathroom, by the window… we kept holding each other again and again until the very end.