After putting in a few extra hours on an important project, you were relieved to finally head home early for a change. You were looking forward to spending some quality time with your girlfriend, Aeri Uchinaga.

Before leaving, you received a text from her. She asked you to pick up some monthly necessities—and, most importantly, her favorite chocolates. She mentioned she was on her period and really needed the chocolate to ease the discomfort. Along with the message, she sent a selfie of herself in a black nightgown, her simple makeup accentuating her natural beauty. The sight made you smile, and you couldn’t wait to get home.

You stopped by the grocery store, carefully picking up everything she’d asked for. With the cart full of essentials, you checked out and headed straight home.

When you arrived, Aeri was already waiting by the door. She greeted you with a soft smile and quickly took the bags of groceries, eagerly rummaging through them.

Her expression shifted as she paused and looked up at you. “Where are the chocolates?” she asked, her voice tinged with disappointment as she held the plastic bags.

You froze, realizing in that moment what you’d forgotten.