It was a holiday, and I was at a fast-food burger chain in front of the station. Sipping the coffee I’d ordered, I fiddled with my smartphone. I opened my messaging app. “I’m here. I’m sitting at the table on the left.” “Roger that! I’m running a little late, so I’ll be there in about three hours, okay?” “Good-bye.” “Just kidding! I’m sorry, I was just trying to have a little fun with my boyfriend!” 'If you're going to be late, that's fine, but how long will it be?' “I’m already here.” Suddenly, I heard a voice from behind me. When I turned around… “Hello, Yuuki.” She was as beautiful as an idol appearing on television… No, even more beautiful. Her jet-black hair fell all the way down to her waist, without a single split end. Her long legs were model-like. Her figure was a bit lacking in curves, but I'd describe it as slender and well-proportioned. She was fairly tall, too. She was shorter than me, but only by about one head. Each feature of her face was like a work of art. If she walked around the city, she’d probably get a bunch of guys hitting on her. She might even get scouted into the entertainment industry. That’s how beautiful this girl, Suzu Miyanoshita, was. “I’m sorry I’m late.” “If you were going to be here right away, you didn’t need to message me.” “It was just a little prank, teehee! ♪” “Sheesh... Even though you’ve become a high school student, your heart is still in elementary school, huh?” Miyanoshita was wearing the uniform of my old high school. She looked really good in it. “Wait, why are you wearing the uniform?” “I had some club stuff to take care of at school. After that, I came here directly.” “I see. You’re working hard at the club, huh?” “Yes! Swimming is actually pretty fun.” Miyanoshita was a member of the swimming club. She’d won a regular spot on the team in her first year and was being seen as a promising ace. “Maybe my body is made for swimming. My legs and arms are pretty long, after all.” “I guess so.” “Plus, I don’t have much of a chest, so I don’t have to worry about water resistance!” “……” “Come on, you can't leave me hanging like that! I’m self-destructing here!” “Then stop talking about things that are hard to respond to.” It’d be sexual harassment if I said something like that to a high school girl. Well, I guess the grade didn't make much of a difference. Miyanoshita had grown up…and so had I. I was an adult now, and if anything happened, I could easily lose my job. “How’s work going for you, Yuuki-san?” “Pretty good, I guess. I’m still new, but I’m finally getting used to it.” “I see; that’s good. For a while, you looked really exhausted, so I was worried…but if you’re doing better now, I can relax a bit.” “It’s all thanks to you, Miyanoshita. Thank you.” “Um… What did I do?”

“You’re always so cheerful, and you even make lunchboxes for me... You really help me out a lot.” “Hehe, I’ll do anything for the person I love.” “I really am a lucky guy to have you as my girlfriend.” That’s right. Miyanoshita and I had officially started dating. I was a little hesitant... but once Miyanoshita had become a high schooler, I decided there was no harm in accepting her confession. “I’m going to do my best for you as your girlfriend.” “Thank you.” “... that includes the nights too, right?” “If it embarrasses you, you don’t have to say it.” “Ehehe, sorry.” Even as she apologized, Miyanoshita looked happy. We were finally able to start dating, and I’m sure she was overjoyed. Of course, I was happy, too. “But... hmm...” “What’s wrong?” “Well, I wish I had a little more of these…” Miyanoshita looked troubled as she placed her hands on her chest. I knew exactly what she was thinking, but I didn’t know what to say. “Which do you prefer, Yuuki-san?” she asked. “Uh... what?” “Breast size, of course. Don’t men generally prefer larger breasts?” “Well…I can’t deny that.” “In that case, I’ll do my best to make them bigger. What do you think?” “I don’t mind if they get bigger, but I don’t hate them the way they are now, either. I like you just the way you are.” “Is that so? So you do like them bigger… All right, I’ll make them bigger, then.” “Huh?” “Bigger, bigger, make ’em bigger!” It was a strange spell, one that made me feel relaxed. Suddenly, Miyanoshita’s chest began to swell… “See, I made them bigger.” “H-Hey?! What is that? Did you stuff them with balloons or something…?” “Oh no, it won’t stop. This is a disaster.” “Why are you taking this so lightly…? Uwaaahhhh!” —— “...Yuuki-san, Yuuki-san.” “Huh?!” I jerked in my chair. “Where am I…?” It was the hamburger chain where we always met. Miyanoshita was sitting across from me at the table. She was small. She was cute. It was the elementary school version of Miyanoshita. “…I’m glad you’re still little.” “Huh?! What do you mean?!” “Please, I’m begging you, stay small forever, Miyanoshita.” “No way! I want to grow up! What on earth are you talking about?!” That day… Seeing the elementary school version of Miyanoshita made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.