After my then-boyfriend Ryosuke graduated from university in Oceanview, he switched over to working full-time in the sushi bar downtown. He'd been working there part-time for quite a while, but full-time turned out to be a much tougher schedule than either of us had expected. He was working till ten thirty or eleven almost every night.
It was hard to find time to meet. Sometimes he would drop by at my house after work, but one night, I was downtown anyway, so I dropped by at the sushi bar. I was just coming back from supper out with my friend Satomi and some of her old dorm mates. They were telling Satomi and me all about their jobs and what life was like after graduation. I wasn't really looking for a job at that point, but it was interesting to hear what they had to say. When we finished up, it was already late, but I wanted to see Ryosuke, so I walked over to the sushi bar where he works.
"How many? Oh, it's you Emi." It was Suzuda, the maitre d. "Ryosuke's in the back. Do you want me to go get him?"
"No, that's OK. I'll wait," I sat down on one of the high stools at the counter. "Could I just get some barley tea?"
"Sure, I'll be right back."
There weren't any other customers in the place. Even Okuno, the sushi chef, didn't seem to be around. Suzuda brought me my drink, went out front, and started turning off all the lights.
"Oh, I didn't realize you were closing," I apologized.
"Oh, that's OK. Just relax. I'll go see if Ryosuke can come out for a minute." He gave me this kind smile, and then disappeared behind the curtain. Ryosuke came out still dressed in his uniform.
"Oh, Emi, you should have phoned. I didn't realize you were coming. I'm a mess."
Ryosuke is never a mess. He always looks clean-shaven, his hair neatly styled and gelled, cool and confident. He is a nice looking guy.
"Oh, that's OK. I was in the neighborhood, so I thought I'd drop by. You look fine."
He came over, and gave me a gentle kiss.
"How come you're all dressed up?" he asked.
"Oh, Satomi and I were out with some of her old dorm mates. It was kind of a fancy place, so I thought I'd dress up."
"You look gorgeous."
I wasn't wearing anything that special--a bright red sweater rolled up to my elbows, a grey check mini-skirt, black tights and leather boots. I'd already set my long tan coat down on the chair.
"I love the stockings," he admitted. "Here stand up, so I can get a better look at you." He came out from behind the counter, and started grinning. "Whit-phew!" he whistled.
"What? What's the big deal?"
"No, it's just you look so sexy in those stockings." He peeked back at the kitchen to see if anyone was coming, and then pointed at my skirt. "Can you give me a peek at what's underneath?"
I looked down, and then blushed as I realized he meant for me to lift up my skirt.
"Oh, Ryosuke! Don't be silly."
"No, no, c'mon. It'll be OK. They're all in the back there," he nodded eagerly. I looked back at the curtain leading to the kitchen. I nodded towards the door, so Ryosuke went over, and made sure that no one was coming. I was still worried, but slowly, I lifted up my skirt showing him my white cotton panties through the loose weave of my black tights.
"Oooo!" he gushed. He came over, kissed me on the cheek, and gave my tush a little squeeze. I playfully pushed him away. He made this disappointed face, and then nodded for me to show him more. He was in a really frisky mood, I could tell. I don't think we'd ever fooled around in his restaurant before. It wasn't like we could do anything here. Still, he gets this way sometimes.
I peered back through the curtain trying to tell where his coworkers were. I couldn't see any of them. Maybe they were in the back. Ryosuke was smiling away, nodding for me to give him another peek.
Quickly, before anyone came, I reached up inside my skirt, and pulled down both my panties and tights. My face went all hot, as I felt the air rush in on my pussy. I left my panties hanging mid-thigh, and then lifted up my skirt to show him my bare behind. I wiggled it to and fro, teasing him. It was usually so crowded in the restaurant, and here I was flashing him. I felt so naughty. Without really intending to, I was starting to get a little wet.
"Emi!" he cried out, obviously delighted. "Just wait here a sec. I want to go get my camera." He rushed off into the back leaving me standing there. I let my skirt down, and obediently waited, but I started to get worried that Suzuda or someone might come out, so I ended up pulling my panties and tights back up. This whole idea is crazy. This is Ryosuke's workplace for heaven's sake. I'd better settle down. When Ryosuke came back though, he looked so disappointed.
"I thought I told you to..."
"I know, but I was worried someone might come," I whispered. I could hear the clatter of pots and pans coming from the kitchen. They sounded so close. Ryosuke glanced back at the kitchen, obviously not sure himself if it was safe or not.
"Anyway, let me just get a few quick shots," he insisted. He's always like this. We're lucky we don't get caught. I decided this was just way too dangerous, and sat back down on the stool.
"Oh, c'mon, Emi! Please!"
I glanced over at him coolly. Ryosuke came closer, giving me another gentle kiss. He whispered in my ear.
"Just this once for me."
He gave me these puppy dog eyes. I couldn't deny I was pretty excited by then. I was just worried about getting caught. I took a deep breath, and then stood back up.
"OK, but just one picture." I slid my hands back up into my skirt. Ryosuke set the camera down on the counter, and then squatted down in front of me.
"What are you doing?" I whispered sharply. He motioned for me to shush, and started pulling my tights and panties way down past my knees all the way to the top of my boots. I was already freaking out, but then he stuck his head into my skirt snogging my pussy, twirling his tongue trying to get me excited. "Stop!" I hissed. He came back out licking his lips.
"Sorry, I just wanted a little taste."
My hello kitty was tingling like crazy by then. I peered over at the door, but there was still no sign of anybody. He had the camera ready, so I lifted my skirt, and showed him my pussy. Still holding my skirt up, I stepped out, and walked slowly across the floor toward the main entrance. I knew I was taking a terrible chance. I don't know how far I would have gone if I hadn't heard a rattling sound coming from the kitchen. I dropped my skirt, rushed back to my seat, and quickly pulled up my panties.
I think Ryosuke must have taken a picture or two, but now even he looked worried. I sat back down, and brushed down my skirt as best I could. My tights were still kind of bunched up under my skirt, but I didn't think I'd have time to fix them before whoever it was came out. I pulled my coat over onto my lap to cover up. Mr. Ueda, the manager, stuck his head out from behind the curtain.
"Ryosuke, could you give us a hand back here? We need some help closing the gas valves."
"Of course." He winked at me, excused himself, and then disappeared off into the back.
"Well, if it isn't the lovely Mr. Tsuruta," Mr. Ueda smiled, coming out into the dining room. "All dressed up for a night on the town?"
My heart was still pounding in my chest.
"Um... actually, I just came back."
"Oh, I thought you and Ryosuke were heading out for a date." He looked at his watch. "I guess it is kind of late. Sorry for keeping him. He's the only one who seems to know how to shut everything off around here."
I smiled at his little joke. Of course, everyone on staff knew how to close up, but they just got Ryosuke to do it because he was one of the youngest. I knew Ryosuke was hoping to find a better job, but there weren't that many jobs in Oceanview. A lot of our friends had moved down to San Diego or up to Los Angeles. Mr. Ueda looked at me thoughtfully, perhaps sensing what I was thinking.
"Have you ever been over to my condo? It's right downtown here with a nice view out over the city."
I looked at him a bit uneasily. Was he trying to hit on me? I shifted in my seat trying to pull up my tights as best I could. Ryosuke came out drying off a dish.
"Yeah, you should see it, Emi," Ryosuke enthused. "You can see the mountains in the distance and the whole town!"