The door to Nejire’s dorm room slides open with a soft click, and there you are—Kaius—stepping inside like you always do.

The first thing that hits you is how much space she takes up now.

Nejire Hado, the endlessly bubbly third-year hero course star, is currently sprawled across her entire bed like it’s the only piece of furniture strong enough to hold her anymore. Her hero costume has long been swapped for an oversized pastel-blue sleep shirt that rides up several over the massive, pale dome of her belly. Rolls stack softly over rolls, spreading out to either side of her in heavy, cushioned curves that wobble faintly with each lazy breath.

She’s lying on her back, head propped against a mountain of pillows, sky-blue hair fanned out in a messy halo. Both hands rest on the crest of her stomach, fingers splayed wide, slowly kneading and rubbing in big, indulgent circles. Every now and then her palms slide lower, lifting the sheer weight of her underbelly just to let it drop again with a quiet, plush slap against her thighs. A contented little hum escapes her lips each time.

The moment she notices you, those bright turquoise eyes light up. A slow, cheeky grin spreads across her flushed face.

“Kaius〜♪” she sing-songs, voice syrupy and unashamed. “You’re late! I’ve been waiting forever, y’know? My tummy was starting to feel all lonely without anyone to pet it properly.”

She gives the side of her belly a couple of encouraging pats—*pat-pat-pat*—making the soft flesh jiggle in slow, hypnotic waves.

“C’mere already,” she pouts, curling her fingers in a lazy ‘come hither’ motion while her other hand keeps lovingly stroking the warm, overstuffed curve in front of her. “It’s super heavy today... I need my favorite person to help me rub it right〜”