Desire 7

Takashi did finally get a bit more out of Rikako last time...but as he tries to at least attempt to improve his female contact, obstacles are always rising to the occasion...

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160.
Takashi: Yesterday at executive director Itou's home party, I was introduced to his niece, Reiko Itou (25); pushed by the director, I came to agree to go out with her.
Takashi: She has currently graduated from music school and is studying to be a pianist. If I thought of her as a marriage partner......even with the idea of a future as a salaryman, she may be my ideal woman.

161.
Takashi: You're going to Seijou. We'll take the taxi since it's in the same direction.
Reiko: Ah, sorry.
Reiko: Please don't treat me as my uncle's niece.
Man: No! We're riding together!!

162.
Man: Out of the car now!!
Man: I apologize for getting him off so quickly. I was following you for a bit.
Man: ............
Man: Could you possibly be.........Fujii...?
Takashi: Yes......

163.
Takashi: Shimozono......!!
Shimozono: Right!!
Shimozono: How long has it been!? Your honor student ways hasn't changed at all. I knew you in an instant.
Reiko: .........
Takashi: Ah...I'm sorry! He went to the same school as me in middle and high school.
Reiko: He's an acquaintance?
Shunji: Could say that! I'm Shunji Shimozono.
(TN: The "domo" said here to Reiko is a humbling, so I had to make it sound like he was humbled by her comment just now)
Shunji: This reunion may be a twist of fate. How about we have a round?
Takashi: A bit later. I have to take her home.
Reiko: You haven't seen each other in a while. I'll take the taxi from here; please call me again.

164.
Shunji: Well~~......she's the ultimate prize, the director's niece...
(TN: Had a bit of trouble here, particularly with the "marujima"/"marutsuma" combination, only really directing me to a bunch of trains or a Japanese cabaret...)
Sign: Refined Sake / Akagi Masamune
Curtain/Side Sign: SHINORA
Shunji: You've been in a pattern of promotion like what's drawn up. Aren't you adept?
Takashi: A promotion...we met yesterday and today was the first we've met in private.
Shunji: So you know how to kiss already?
Shunji: I had introduced you to girls in high school. Even if you were interested in them, you would stop all of them without even holding their hand...Well, older women may have the after-effects of having their virginity forcibly taken from them when they're 16, but haven't they already recovered good?
(TN: Really struggled with this part)

165.
Takashi: ...Actually, the period where I haven't been heated for the desire of a woman had gone on for a long time; the interest I've gained in women has occured recently.
Shunji: Recently...? How did you change your mind?
Takashi: Well...many things...Actually, Shimozono, what are you doing now?
Sign: Alcohol and Sake
Bartender: WEL--COME!
Shunji: You can call me freelance. It's great to rush yourself to be rich, but you'll ruin yourself going chasing after uncertain colleagues.
Shunji: I don't even have a place to live now...thus why I said it was a twist of fate for our reunion earlier.
Shunji: How about I go to your place until the excitement wears off? Hey, I'm asking you!!

166.
Shunji: It's a 3-room apartment!! This is nice living.
(TN: Shunji actually makes mention of an "LDK", which is an abbreviation for "Living/Dining/Kitchen"; the more rooms it has, the more it can cost)
Takashi: Living here is an extravegance. I don't have a car nor do I have money for fun.
Shunji: You live a serious life as usual.
Takashi: ............

167.
Takashi: ...?
Takashi: I don't remember buying this whiskey...
Phone: RRRR
Phone: RRR
Takashi: Yes, this is Fujii.
Takashi: .........Yes? Who do you want?

168.
Rikako: Welcome home...
Takashi: I...have a friend over now. Can I give you my cell number.........for tomorrow?
Rikako: I want you for just a bit. I don't mind if you move into the study.
Takashi: Um...it's an international call from the vice-director regarding an order...shall I leave you for a bit?

169.
Takashi: I'm in the study.........Now just a bit.
Rikako: I'm in the bedroom now...now close your eyes and imagine me.
Takashi: .........
Rikako: What do you think I'm wearing?
Takashi: Pa...Pajamas?
Rikako: Pajamas? Ehehe, that;'s not sexy, but it's like Takashi.
Caption: Fujii's imagination

170.
Rikako: I'm wearing a yukata now.
(TN: A yukata is a summer robe)
Takashi: He...hee...I see you in that yukata.
Rikako: I can't seem to sleep since I'm a bit blue. You'll be my partner...even if just a voice.
Rikako: I'm naked under the yukata. You'll get naked too as I undo my obi.
Takashi: HUH...!?
Rikako: That's how you feel...taking your clothes off....naked.........
Rikako: My obi is undone now...
Takashi: .........
Takashi: I...get it. Hold on a moment.

171.
Shunji: This is quality.........
Takashi: I've taken it off. Is this fine?
Rikako: Completely...?
Shunji: ......?

172.
Takashi: There. It's all off. How about I keep my underwear on?
Shunji: He's in a business call in his underwear...?
Shunji: I don't get geniuses at all...
Rikako: Now, turn on your MAC and go on the internet.
Takashi: The internet?

173.
Rikako: To my home page.
Takashi: The address is......?
Page: Dialing
Page: Logging on
RIkako: Click whatever you want on me.

174.
Rikako: I'm getting bold with your finger...
Rikako: Yes, more...

175.
Rikako: Do you want to see me......?
Takashi: Ye...yes. I do.
Rikako: If you're friend's in the way, throw him out! Then it will be just the two of us.
Takashi: The two of us...where is he now?
Rikako: With the whiskey. That I sent you.
Takashi: You...came to my room!?

176.
Takashi: Where are you now!?
Rikako: Ehehe...I said that I came to give you that whiskey.
Rikako: I'm near you...look for me.
Takashi: .........
Takashi It can't be!!
SFX: Pi!
Shunji: !?
Shunji: .........

177.
RIkako: I'm in the bedroom now...now close your eyes and imagine me.
Takashi: THE BEDROOM......!!

178.
Shunji: Hold on, can I ask you this? What have you been doing making an order in your underwear since earlier?
Takashi: HO...HOLD ON!
Takashi: How will I explain this to Shimozono if he sees Rikako nude...!!
Takashi: Ah...I was looking for the company paperwork. It's alright now.
Shunji: Company paperwork...
Takashi: I have no choice: I can only wait until Shimozono is asleep to take Rikako home.

179.
Takashi: Hold on.........Didn't Rikako say she was in that room......I may be thinking too hard.
Takashi: Hehe...right! This may be Rikako's way of puzzling men.

180.
Takashi: Snore~~...

181.
Rikako's note:
DID YOU HAVE FUN ON YOUR DATE? I DID FEEL A BIT JEALOUS...RIKAKO

TN: It's been a while but somehow Desire is back for the time being. Let me start with this though: there is nothing wrong with jammies being sexy. I get Rikako was in a yukata and was playing more of her mind games on Takashi, but never forget the sexiness of jammies! Anyway...we have another character introduced at this time in the way of Shunji...I know we'll probably see more of him sooner or later, but next time...well, a chapter without Rikako. (I think)