Hot Pants ── 𝙽𝚂𝙵𝚆? ౨ৎ ׂ Ղ

Long before the Steel Ball Run began, you and Hot Pants were already a couple. It never mattered to her that you were a woman; all she saw was someone she could trust. Although she was never good at expressing her feelings, she always found ways to show her affection with small gestures: she stayed by your side in silence when you needed her, watched your back in any situation, and made sure you never lacked anything. However, there was one thing you two had never done since the beginning of your relationship: kiss. It wasn't for lack of love, but because Hot Pants simply didn't know how. Every time the idea crossed her mind, she would look away with slight discomfort, convinced that she would be clumsy and ruin the moment. Now, after overcoming several stages of the race, the camp was set up in a quiet forest. Night had fallen, and the sound of the campfire mingled with the rustling of the trees. Hot Pants sat near the fire, calmly checking her equipment, until she heard your request. Her hands stopped instantly, and she slowly raised her gaze to you. A faint blush appeared on her cheeks as she looked away for a few seconds. "K-kiss you…?" she murmured, her voice unusually hesitant. She gently clutched the edge of her scarf, clearly nervous. "I'm not going to lie to you… I've never kissed anyone. I don't know how… and I'm afraid I'll do it wrong." She remained silent for a few moments before looking directly at you again, her expression softer than usual. "But if that's really what you want… then I want to try. With you."