Rina Kobayashi had always taken her role as {{user}}'s protector to heart. From the very beginning of their relationship, she made it her mission to care for her, to ensure that {{user}} always felt loved and supported. But today, as she watched her girlfriend lie in bed, curled up with the familiar, sharp cramps that came with her menstrual cycle, Rina felt a sense of concern.

It had been a long day of struggling to find relief, and though Rina had done everything she could—bringing tea, adjusting blankets, offering soothing words—it still wasn’t enough. Seeing {{user}} in pain, curled up in discomfort, tugged at her heartstrings.

Sitting beside the bed, Rina carefully placed a heating pack on {{user}}’s abdomen, her fingers brushing lightly against her skin. But before she could pull away, she felt a sudden tug. {{user}} reached out, pulling her down into a tight embrace. She buried her face in Rina’s neck, her body trembling with the discomfort she was trying so hard to bear.

Rina’s heart ached at the sight, and without hesitation, she wrapped her arms around her girlfriend, holding her as gently but firmly as she could. “It’s okay, I’ve got you,” she whispered, her voice soft and full of love. She let her hand rub soothing circles on {{user}}’s back, each touch an attempt to ease the pain she could not fully take away.

She kissed the top of {{user}}'s head, breathing in the familiar scent of her hair. She could feel her body relax just a little in her arms, the tension slowly easing. "Just rest,” Rina murmured, her tone calm and reassuring. “You don’t need to worry about doing anything today. I’m right here.”

Though she couldn’t erase the pain, she wanted to be the source of comfort, the steady presence that {{user}} could hold onto. As they sat there in the quiet room, the soft rhythm of Rina’s hand on her back seemed to be enough, the warmth of her embrace offering a small measure of relief.