The Uchiha Clan Compound.
Chinatsu supported Genya as he walked along the stone-paved path, a little worse for drink.
Akari and Akane flanked them, all three girls wearing a blush.
"Genya, slow down."
Chinatsu spoke softly.
Genya answered in a daze.
"I'm not drunk... I can still drink..."
"Yes, yes, you're not drunk."
Chinatsu held back a laugh.
The three of them helped him to the building where they usually trained.
It was the Girl Group's private practice room, with rooms inside for resting.
They pushed the door open and helped him lie down on the tatami.
Chinatsu caught her breath.
"Phew... finally here."
She watched Genya's peaceful sleeping face, the corners of her lips lifting.
Then she looked at Akari and Akane.
They looked back at her.
Their gazes met.
Three seconds of silence passed.
Chinatsu asked softly.
"Are you two... going home?"
Akari shook her head.
Akane shook her head too.
Chinatsu smiled.
"Then... together?"
The two nodded, and the door closed gently.
Moonlight fell across the tatami.
Nothing more was said that night.
The next morning.
Sunlight fell on Genya's face.
He frowned and slowly opened his eyes.
Then he froze.
On his left, Chinatsu slept peacefully. On his right, Akari lay on her side, breathing evenly.
A little farther away, Akane hugged a pillow, a faint smile still on her lips.
All three of them were... wearing nothing at all.
Genya's mind snapped awake.
He shot upright.
"Holy shit!"
He looked down at himself.
Sure enough.
He wasn't wearing anything either.
He pressed a hand to his forehead.
"What have I done..."
Fragments of last night's memories flooded back.
The dancing in the Tavern, the intimate lighting, and...
He took a deep breath.
Calm down. Calm down.
He tried to remember the details.
But he'd drunk