The Dream Code: Yume no Kodo [Light Novel] Vol. 1 – Page 9

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The ethereal currents of the dreamscape swirled around Ava once more, a familiar yet always unpredictable environment. She found herself in the Zingkon Dimension, the silent hum of the Book of Future a constant presence. Nuuko, his small form flitting with an anxious grace, appeared before her, his orange wings a gentle blur against the swirling nebulae of possibilities.

“Nuuko,” Ava began, her voice soft but firm, “I need to see him again. I need to meet Mitsu.” She paused, gathering her courage. “Arrange it. As Kanzaki. In his dreams.”

Nuuko tilted his head, his large eyes expressing a flicker of concern. “Ava, are you certain? These dreams… they are born of Kanzaki’s deepest longings, his most pervasive fantasies. To intentionally enter them, to engage so deeply… it could be a distraction. A dangerous indulgence that pulls you further from the real world’s challenges.”

Ava met his gaze, her own conviction shining through. “I know what these dreams are, Nuuko. But Mitsu… he is Kanzaki now. He’s embraced it. He’s living as him, honoring him, even his desires. He sees me, and I see him. Meeting in these dreams… it will make things easier for Mitsu. It will allow him to practice, to understand how to be with me, how to live this new reality, without the pressures of the waking world. He can be Kanzaki, and I can be… his fantasy, for now.” She saw the conflict in Nuuko’s gaze, the guardian’s prudence warring with his understanding of their fated connection.

A moment of silence stretched between them, punctuated only by the cosmic hum. Then, Nuuko gave a small, decisive nod. “Your certainty is… compelling, Ava. And Mitsu’s sincerity in embracing Kanzaki’s essence is indeed remarkable. Very well. I will arrange it. But remember, the line between fantasy and reality must remain clear.”

And so, the nightly excursions began. Each dream was a wild, unfiltered tapestry woven from Kanzaki’s hidden longings, a bizarre landscape where Ava’s form would subtly shift, taking on the shape of his most pervasive fantasies. Mitsu, now fully inhabiting Kanzaki’s persona, lived these dreams with a profound sincerity, each encounter drawing him and Ava closer.

One night, they soared through a sky painted with impossible colors, astride a magnificent winged horse. Kanzaki, his grip firm on Ava’s waist from behind, felt her breast press against his arm. He quickly feigned accidental contact, a blush rising on his phantom cheeks, though Ava, with a knowing smile, simply leaned into his touch.

Another dream saw Ava in Kanzaki’s kitchen, her movements graceful as she prepared a meal. Kanzaki watched from the doorway, captivated by her every gesture, the quiet intimacy of the scene a balm to his time-traveling soul.

Then came a dream that sent a jolt of surprise through Mitsu, even as he inhabited Kanzaki. Ava materialized at the foot of his bed, her voice a silken whisper that sent shivers down his spine. “Kanzaki-kun,” she purred, her eyes full of an intoxicating invitation, “I am here for you…” As she began to unbutton her shirt, revealing a glimpse of soft skin, Mitsu’s eyes snapped open. The white ceiling, the familiar room, the lingering scent of Kanzaki’s fantasy… and Ava’s sweet, tantalizing offer, remained etched in his mind. Each bizarre, pervasive dream, born from Kanzaki’s hidden desires, became a crucible, forging their bond in the most unexpected of ways, bringing them closer with every shared fantasy.