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 A Temple At Night And Day by EmiTsuruta

   At home in Japan I have a wet dream then go to see the place.

   Hi again.  It's me, Emi.  It's sooooo hot these days in Oceanview.  I
hope you are having a good summer.

   I still haven't told you about all the stuff I did when I went back in
Japan.  I kept a diary, so I'd be able to tell you about it when I got
back.

   Anyway, this was the summer after my freshman year at Oceanview U.  For
most of the summer, I was working at the campus fitness center, but we got
a week off before school started when the new hirees came in to replace us.
My mom wanted me to come home to Kamakura, so I booked a flight, and headed
there.  I hadn't been dating Ryosuke that long at that point.  At least it
would give me time to think, decide how I felt about all the things we'd
been doing, fooling around outdoors and stuff.  Still, even on the flight
over, I was already missing Ryosuke.  I'd gotten so used to having him
around.  In the airport in Chiba, I even thought I saw him, but it turned
out to be someone who looked a bit like him from the back, tall, tanned,
hair dyed brown.  Ah well.

   Living in Oceanview, dating Ryosuke had been pretty exciting.  It was
crazy too, but it was like I would wake up every morning, and I wouldn't
know what was going to happen that day.  My life in Japan hadn't really
been like that.  It was more normal if you know what I mean.  I'm not
saying it was boring or anything, but it was just that during these two
years in the States, I think I've changed a bit.  Maybe I've grown up,
become more confident, but especially this last trip home, I felt like I
could do things that I'd never done before.

   When I came out of the Arrivals gate at Narita airport, my mom was
there, all excited to see me.  She'd cut her hair short, and was dressed in
a long blue smock and beige pants that didn't match, but she looked good,
happy to see me anyway.  The whole train ride home, she talked up a storm,
filling me in on all the latest.  When we got to the house, I had a shower,
and went straight to bed in my old bedroom.  It hadn't changed.  It was
just the way I left it.

   The next morning, I woke up at something like 4 a.m.  I tried to go back
to sleep, but I couldn't because my body's internal clock was still on
California time.  I wasn't sleepy.  The house was so quiet.  I didn't know
what else to do, so I went downstairs, and made myself some breakfast.  I
sent Ryosuke a message telling him I'd arrived safe and sound.  There was
nothing on TV, so I came back to my room, and started looking through my
old stuff.  I dug though my closet looking for clothes I could take back
with me to the States.

   Around 5 or so, the sun came up, so I had a shower, and pulled on a navy
skirt (fairly mini) and a frilly white blouse.  I straightened my hair in
the mirror.  I look a bit cuter than my mother, cheery grin, slender face
(like a pop idol?), exotic eyes.  I'd got my hair cut and styled a few
months before, but it was growing back in.  My skin was fairly pale from
working inside all summer, but my lips were a nice shade of red, kissable
(if only Ryosuke were here).  My breasts had grown since last time I wore
this blouse.  The skirt clung fairly tight, so my hips are probably more
curvy too.

   I kind of wanted to go out, and see people, but everyone was asleep.  I
checked through the mail on the ledge at the front door, and found this
season pass to Hase temple right near us.  We used to go there New Years
Eve at midnight to line up, and ring in the new year on this giant bell.  I
put the pass in my purse, pulled on some shiny black platform shoes, and
went out for a walk, just to see how things had changed.

   Outside, I noticed that they've built a whole bunch of houses on the
hill across from where I live.  It used to be all trees.  I walked down
into the valley where the main road is.  My last boyfriend, Tomoyuki, lives
further west, in the town of Fujisawa.  Yoshi and the other swimmers I used
to 'manage' live east in Kamakura proper.  I kind of wanted to see everyone
again, but they wouldn't be up at this early hour.

   There didn't seem to be much traffic.  This was still maybe tourist
season.  There's a beach not far from my house and some temples and a big
Buddha statue you can go inside.  Still, it's a small town by Japanese
standards and pretty quiet most of the time.

   I walked along the main road a little ways, and a few cars went by.  I
decided to go to visit this temple I had the pass for.  It's not too far
from my house, just off the road that heads towards the beach.  There were
Japanese black pine trees out front, bent at an angle, clumps of green
leaves floating like little clouds.  There was a huge red lantern in the
gate.  I went over to the ticket window, but I didn't see anyone, so I just
went right in.  I had this pass anyway.

   Just inside, there were two carp ponds under a canopy of trees,
beautifully lit up by lights.  I wandered past, and found the stairs that
lead up to the temples at the top.  There are four stair cases, winding
back and forth up the hillside through the trees, I think a hundred and
eight steps all together.  The reason I know this is because when my
grandmother was in the hospital, I once ran up and down these stairs in my
bare feet over and over again to pray for her to get better.  You're not
supposed to let anyone see you, so I did it at night.  It ended up raining,
and I got soaked, but it must have worked because she got better soon after
that.

   I climbed up, following the path, finally making it to the top, and
walked out into the courtyard.  The temples were closed, but there are more
hiking trails around back and an observation deck where you can look out
over the bay.  I sat down on one of the picnic benches on the observation
deck.  Through the gap in the trees, I could see the whole town spread out
in front of me, and beyond that, the ocean, and the wooded hills on the
other side of the bay.  I got out my smartphone, and took a picture. 
Lights were on here and there, but I couldn't really see much sign of life.
Most people were probably still asleep.

   I checked to see if Ryosuke had written back.  It must be afternoon in
Oceanview, but maybe he's at work.  The temple reminded me a bit of the
Japanese garden on campus.  I suddenly remembered the last time the two of
us had been there, the feel of his warm lips kissing me, his arms hugging
my waist.  I felt a vague pang of regret at having come to Japan without
him.  I wished he were here with me to see how beautiful this is.  Maybe
some day.

   I walked over to the fountain.  I dipped my hands in, and then splashed
some water on my face.  That's supposed to bring you good luck.  I realized
my whole body was hot, but I wasn't sure why.

   I walked over to the top of the stairs, and took off my platform shoes
and socks.  The large stone step was cold on my feet, but it was a good
cold.  It helped me calm down.  I left my shoes there, and ran down the
first flight of stairs.  I looked out over the town, but it was so quiet.
Was my neighborhood always this quiet in the morning?  All I could hear was
the rustling of the leaves and the cry of seagulls in the distance.  So
peaceful.

   I climbed back up, and by the time I reached the top of the stairs, I
was breathing heavily.  I sat down next to my shoes, and tilted my head
back, luxuriating in the feel of the cool summer breeze on my face. 
Eventually, I put my shoes back on, and walked home.

   My parents still weren't up when I got back, but I must have woken them
because I began to hear noises coming from their room.  I changed into a
track suit, and went down to the dining room, sipping barley tea till my
mom came down.

   Late afternoon, I got so sleepy I couldn't keep my eyes open.  I had
another shower, and went to bed even though it was still light out. 
Tomorrow, I'll try to stay up later, I promised myself.

   That night I dreamed about Ryosuke.  He was here in Japan, and we were
visiting Hase temple together.  He looked sharp, smiling, content.  It must
have been New Year's or something because the temple was crowded with
people all dressed up in their finest Japanese clothes, kimonos, hakama and
such.  He leaned over to me, and whispered,

   "Take off your kimono." I looked at him, shocked.  I thought maybe he
was joking, but he looked completely serious.

   "What?  Take it off?  Here?" I asked.

   We were right in the middle of the crowd with everyone standing around
waiting for their turn to ring the temple bell.  My ex Tomoyuki was there,
and the swimmer Yoshi, my best friend Michiyo, my old school teachers. 
Tomoyuki has a funnier face than Ryosuke's, big ear lobes, a bit like a
Kabuki actor.  Yoshi looked good, this satisfied grin, his eyes sparkling.
Michiyo was dressed the same, the way she used to look in her sailor
uniform.  I looked at them nervously, but for some reason, I started to do
as Ryosuke asked.  I undid the belts, and took the kimono off, layer by
layer, getting more and more excited, the more I stripped.  Soon, I was
standing here--stark naked--in the middle of this crowded temple surrounded
by all my friends and neighbors!  It was such a weird feeling,
embarrassing, energizing, deliciously naughty.

   I looked down at my body.  My breasts had perked right up from the
excitement, my nipples poking out.  My little triangle of lush black pubic
hair looked so indecent against the pinkness of my naked skin.  All I had
on were these little white tabi socks and ornate slippers.  I was standing
pigeon toed, shivering, almost about to burst.  I was holding an arrow in
my hand, which we had bought from the temple for good luck.

   I stood there--buck naked--waiting in line.  Everyone who walked by
would turn to look at me, opening their mouths wide when they saw I was
naked.  Michiyo was all frantic, imploring me to get dressed, but I was too
horny to just stop.  The guys were all ooing and ahing, going on and on
about what a great body I have.  I hid my red cheeks behind a fan, but
bowed my thanks for their compliments.  The guys behind me kept bumping
into me, grabbing me, touching my bare bottom, touching me all over.  Some
guy slid his fingers in between my legs trying to find my hello kitty,
trying to get me off.  I tried to get away, but I couldn't.  Soon, I
couldn't take it any more, all the teasing.  This tidal wave of sensual
delight rocked my body, rocked my world, my fear and embarrassment just
adding fuel to the flame.  It felt so good.

   All too soon I woke up, my body still reeling from the orgasm.  Wow! 
That was intense.  Why on earth had I got so excited?  I'm not usually like
that, I swear.

   I looked at the clock.  It was still only 4 in the morning.  I tried to
go back to sleep, but I was way too worked up.  I couldn't stop thinking
about what it had felt like to stand there exposed and vulnerable in front
of all my friends like that.  It was so weird, so unnatural, but thrilling
too.  I'd often wondered what it would be like to do that, get naked in
front of everyone!

   Trying to calm down, I got up out of bed, and went downstairs to get a
drink of water.  I had some breakfast and a shower, wrapped a towel around
me, and came back upstairs.

   I kind of wanted to go back to this temple, check it out, see what had
sparked this dream.  I didn't have any kimonos at that point at least not
my size.  We're supposed to buy one for Seijin no Hi, 'adult day' early in
January the year I turn 20, but I was in the States, so I missed it.  In my
closet, I found this colorful sundress I used to wear in the summers.  The
pattern is indigo with yellow and green water lilies and light blue bamboo.
It looks a bit like a kimono, the colors at least.  I pulled on a bra and
panties, and then slipped the dress on over my head.  I also dug out this
white terrycloth hoodie Ryosuke bought for me.

   I checked my messages on my smartphone.  Ryosuke had written back,
asking how it was going.  I snapped a selfie, and messaged him.

   "Yeah, thanks.  Good so far.  Wish you were here.  xoxo (^o^)/" and sent
him the selfie.  I thought about mentioning the dream, but held back for
the moment.  I really should calm down first, think this through before I
do anything rash

   I put my phone and folding umbrella in my purse, and went back
downstairs.  It was dark out, but I was determined not to go out, and visit
this temple again.

   I pulled a pair of white volleyball shoes on my bare feet, and tied them
up tight.  I went out, carefully shut the door, and locked it.  My keys
kind of jangled in my pocket, so I took them out, and put them in my purse.
The air was quite warm even though the sun hadn't come up yet.

   It took my eyes a while to adjust to the darkness.  There are
streetlights down on the main road, but I couldn't see the moon in the sky.
I walked down the hill.  It started to get kind of misty.  I haven't really
been out that much this early.  Maybe it's always like this.

   I saw lights coming down the road, and then a car went by, but then it
was quiet again.  I crossed the road, and walked till I found the lane-way
leading to the temple.  I don't know why I came here.  It wasn't New
Year's. Ryosuke and Tomoyuki and them weren't here.  I just wanted to check
it out, figure out why I'd had that dream.  I went in, and passed the lit
up ponds, even more beautiful in the dim light.  I could hear something
that sounded like a frog croaking, but otherwise, it was pretty quiet.  I
went through, and found the stairway.

   I slowly walked up the stairs, a bit more uncertain now in the dark. 
Once I got up to the courtyard, it sparked my memory, bringing me back to
the dream.  I don't know why, but I was starting to get all excited.  There
was nothing here really, just the bell in its shrine, but for some reason,
my heart was speeding up.  I walked over to the observation deck.  I sat
down, and took out my smartphone.  I wonder what Ryosuke would say if I did
tell him about the dream.

   I looked around at the temple grounds.  It didn't really look like the
dream.  The dream had felt so intimate all my friends crowding round, but
the courtyard now was quite spacious and empty.  There was construction
wrap on the bell shrine, but other than that, it didn't look like anyone
had been here for a while.

   I put the smartphone in my pocket, and walked to the railing.  I could
hear the leaves rustling in the breeze, and then I realized it was starting
to rain.  Then the wind started to blow my hair in my face, and I could
feel little drops of rain on my hands.  I scrambled under the eaves of the
temple for cover.  I squatted down, took my umbrella out of my purse, and
opened it up.

   I crouched here, pulled back my long black hair, and looked out at the
storm.  You could kind of see the wind making little waves with the
droplets of rain as it came down.  I could no longer hear the cars or the
frog over the sound of the wind and rain.  No one would come here, not this
early, in this weather.  It's just me up probably.

   The butterflies in my tummy were getting worse.  I really wanted to take
my clothes off, get naked like in the dream.  I stood up, and tried to
think of something else.  I walked out to the top of the steps, and once
more remembered the time I had climbed the steps over and over for my
grandmother.  Wouldn't it be funny if I did that naked?

   I sat down on the step, set down my umbrella, and took off my shoes. 
Maybe I could pray for Ryosuke to come here to Japan to see me.  No, no, he
couldn't come this trip.  Maybe I'll just pray that we find happiness.

   I picked up the umbrella, and ran down the steps leaving my shoes there.
The steps were a bit slippery from the rain.  Still I made it down the
first stair case.  I peered out from the edge of the woods, but there still
wasn't anyone at the entrance.  I ran back up.  I just sort of stared at my
shoes for a while.  I wonder why you're supposed to take off your shoes
anyway.

   I peered back at the temple.  Does the priest live here?  It didn't look
like a house, but it was hard to tell for sure.  Some priests live in their
temples.  I pulled my shoes back on, and walked back down the steps looking
out at the town, scanning for signs of cars.  It was still pretty quiet.

   Ultimately, I went down to the bottom, and walked home.  I still felt
like I wanted to do something, but I was still a bit shy in those days. 
The sun was coming up in any case.  I probably shouldn't mess around in the
daylight.

   I went back inside, and had another shower trying to calm down.  I
pulled on a white t-shirt and shorts, and sat in the dining room looking
out the glass doors at our garden wondering why I'd got so excited.  My mom
eventually came down, and made some breakfast, and I eventually let it go.

   After 9, I changed my t-shirt for a white tube top and purple pin stripe
shirt.  This tube top is pretty tight-fitting almost like a sports bra, so
I didn't need to wear a bra underneath.  It feels a bit weird walking
around with bare shoulders, but it looks pretty sexy I think and cool in
the summer.  Just on my way out the door, I grabbed a white baseball cap,
and pulled it on to shield my face from the sun.  I rubbed some sunblock on
too, on my face, chest, tummy and legs.

   I headed up to Tokyo to see my friend Michiyo (the one who came to the
beach and my aunt's place with me).  Japanese university wasn't out yet,
but we were friends on Line, so I gave her a call, and met her there.  She
looked happy to see me.  She hadn't changed that much, still the same
innocent face, twin ponytails, long bangs and long skirts.

   I was burning to tell Michiyo about my dream and the temple and stuff,
but I wanted to find out if she was seeing anyone first.  Her dad is nice
to me, but she complains that her parents are kind of strict when it comes
to her dating.  Anyway, to start, I invited her to go out shopping.  We
went to Shibuya, a fashion district geared to college coeds like us.

   "What have you been up to?" I asked.

   "You know, school and stuff.  Naoto says hi." Naoto is her younger
brother, a cute guy, who I knew from when I used to visit her house.

   "You meet anyone interesting at school?" Thinking back, she maybe had
some kind of thing going with a night school student.  He was tall and oh
so handsome, but he didn't come on our school trips or anything.

   "Um, I've met lots of new people.  I still see some of the gang from our
school and stuff, Junko and them."

   Junko?  I'd forgotten about her.  She was a bit of a wild card even
then, but part of our group.  It sounded like Michiyo was not seeing any
guys, so I held off on telling her about the dream for now.

   Shibuya had changed a bit.  They've rebuilt the whole station, and right
by the main intersection, now there's this seven-floor media store with a
Starbucks on the second floor.  Everyone was dressed in the latest
fashions: baby-doll tops, frilly Rococo dresses, ganguro (deep spray tans
and tea colored hair).  I wanted to buy some clothes to take back with me
to the States, something sexy for my dates with Ryosuke.

   We crossed the intersection, and entered along Center Street.  Some buff
surfer-guys were checking us out.  Michiyo seemed nervous, but I felt
chuffed that I got a reaction.  I took off my shirt to let them see my bare
shoulders and back.  Two guys came over, but Michiyo grabbed my arm, and
pulled me away to one of the department stores.

   This particular store there was almost no one in there.  I didn't plan
to buy anything here, but Michiyo wanted to look around.  We each picked
out some pants, and took them to the change rooms.

   When I got into the change room, I pulled on the first pair of slacks. I
was going to try a top too, so I pulled off my tube top, letting my breasts
swing free.  It felt good to get naked.  The slacks fit all right, but they
were made of this funny material like velvet.

   "Michiyo, how are yours?"

   "Oh, I don't know.  They're a bit tight."

   "Here let me see." I picked up my shirt, but just held it against my
bare breasts with one hand.  I pulled back the curtain, and stepped out
into the hall between the other fitting rooms.  I felt a shiver of
excitement, coming out here topless into such a public area of the store,
but I was mainly trying to get Michiyo to show me her pants.  When she
realized I was topless, she gasped.

   "What are you doing?"

   Her question made me stop, but I didn't think I was doing anything
wrong. I did have this shirt covering my nipples at least.  We were still
in the fitting room area, and there wasn't anyone else here for the moment,
just us two.

   "They look fine to me," I said ignoring her question.  "Turn around."

   She did.  I could see what she was complaining about.  Her pants hugged
her cute rear quite snugly.  I don't know if she does any sports, but she
has quite a compact body, the way guys like I guess.

   "C'mon.  Let's try another store." I lowered my arms letting her see my
breasts, but she just gave me this funny look, not really saying anything.
I hadn't really told her about all this stuff I'd been doing with Ryosuke
in Oceanview.  I wasn't sure how she'd feel about it, but she seemed pretty
relaxed so far.  I went back into my booth before anyone else came.  I took
a deep breath trying to calm down, and eventually, pulled on my tube top,
and changed into my shorts.

   I took her to a small shop that I'd read about.  On the rack, the
clothes look normal enough, but when you try them on, they have some sexy
twist.  For example, some of the jeans have tears in the seat of them, or
zipper up in the back.  A lot of them seemed to be low rise, the kind you
can't pull up all the way, so people can see your hip bones.  I was kind of
thinking if she wants to get a boyfriend of her own, she should dress
sexier, but I didn't come out, and say that.  We each picked out a few
pairs to try on.

   I went into a booth, pulled my shorts off, and tried on the first pair.
The waist was so low that you could see my underwear, so I took them off
again pulling my underwear down with them.  Just for fun, I took off my
tube top as well, stripping naked, getting all excited.

   I could hear the other customers talking just on the other side of the
curtain.  It felt weird to be naked so close to the street.  Wouldn't they
be surprised if I walked out like this?  I stood there wondering if I
dared, and then finally remembered the jeans.  I slipped them on.  Without
undies, I could feel the seam brushing up between my legs tickling my most
sensitive place.  That just got me even more excited.

   There was no mirror in the booth, so I pulled my shirt on, and went back
out into the shop.  I found the mirror, and pulled up the tails of my shirt
to get a better look at the jeans.  They were so low at the front.  You
could almost see where my pubic hair starts.

   I soon realized there was a guy in the shop, peering down at my pubic
area.  He was holding a couple of shopping bags from women's shops.  He
must be waiting for his girlfriend.  He reminded me a bit of Ryosuke,
especially the way he was trying to make out like he hadn't been checking
me out.

   I didn't mind so much.  If he wants to look, be my guest.  I lifted up
the hem even more showing him my flat tummy.  Not quite on purpose, I
reached up my shirt, and brushed my fingers against one breast.  I guess I
can admit I was getting excited, teasing this guy.  Michiyo came out, so I
covered my tummy.

   I think Michiyo didn't like how low her pants hung, so she'd pulled them
way up.  I don't think I've ever seen her dress sexy like this.  The skin
of her hips was so white.  She still had her underwear on, but she'd pushed
it down trying to hide it below the waistband of her jeans.

   "You can buy special low rise underwear too," I told her.  She was
blushing a deep red, and tilting her head down to hide her eyes.  "Other
than that, you look great."

   The guy behind us was checking us both out now, comparing Michiyo's cute
little rear end with my own.  He kept coming back to me though, his eyes
almost sparkling.  I turned to examine myself in the mirror, and sure
enough, at the back, you could see the crack of my behind and the top of my
butt cheeks.  No wonder he's getting so excited!  I wasn't so sure I wanted
to go around flashing my bottom at everyone, but this guy seemed to like
it. His girlfriend must be around here somewhere, but the way he was eyeing
me up and down, I swear I thought he was going to ask me out.  He
definitely wanted to do something with me.

   Michiyo seemed annoyed.  She disappeared off back to her booth.

   "I'm going to buy a pair," I told her through the curtain.  "You?"

   She didn't seem quite as keen, but to humor me, she said she'd buy hers
too.  I suggested that we wear them home, but she wasn't willing to go that
far.  I gave the guy one last look, and then went into the booth, and
changed back into my shorts and tube top.  The guy was still gawking at us
when we came out, but eventually, his girlfriend reappeared, and he started
talking to her instead.  Michiyo and I went for a tea.  Soon Michiyo had to
go, but we promised to meet up again.

   I slept a bit in the train back, but woke up when they announced my
station name.  There were a bunch of young people, college age like me who
got out, but I think they were headed to the beach, not my direction.  I
got out some sunblock, and rubbed it on getting a bit excited.  The bus
came soon, but when we drew up on Hase, I got off.  I hadn't been planning
on going back to the temple, but I wanted to see if there was anyone here
at this time of day.  I checked messenger on my phone.  Ryosuke wrote:

   "Cute pic.  Any more?  Looking forward to seeing you."

   I could probably take some more pics.  I headed into the temple again.
The sun was high in the sky now.  The view from the top would make for some
nice pictures.  Maybe I can send Ryosuke some of those.

   Just left of the entrance gate, there was a small cafe and gift shop
that were open now.  There didn't seem to be any customers, but there were
probably cashiers in both.  I showed my pass to the clerk in the ticket
window, and went on in.  The pond water was completely still, reflecting
the blue sky.  I could see an orange carp or two swimming around.

   I went back into the trees, and climbed the first flight of stone steps.
I wasn't sure, but it looked like I was the only one here.  I continued on
up the next three flights.  I spotted the giant bell on my right.  Seeing
it just got me going again.  It reminded me of the dream, the excitement
I'd felt, the orgasm.

   Trying to calm down, I walked left to the lookout, and took some
pictures of the bay.  The trees on either side formed a nice frame.  It's
quite romantic.  It's really too bad Ryosuke isn't here.

   I sat down at the picnic tables, still trying to calm down.  It's funny
how my body was reacting so strongly to this place.  That New Year's dream
just seemed so real, so intense.

   I was getting that feeling again, butterflies in my tummy.  I could
really feel the soft fabric of my tube top hugging my breasts, my tight
shorts tugging at my hips.  In the heat, the cool air felt so nice on my
bare skin.  This image of running up and down the 108 steps naked kept
popping into my mind.  I shook my head to clear it.  What on earth am I
thinking?

   This was later in the day, so there was a danger that someone could
come, but I hadn't seen anyone on the stairs nor in the temples.  Who
knows? Maybe I could chance it.  Without really thinking it through, I slid
my hands into my shorts and panties.  This is crazy, I thought.  I probably
shouldn't strip naked in the middle of a temple even if there is no one
around.

   I began to feel guilty for even thinking of such a thing, but I got a
hold of the waistbands, and started to pull them down over the curve of my
behind.  As my panties slipped away from my skin, I felt a rush as the air
made contact with my most sensitive place.  I took a sharp breath, all
excited now.  It was such a weird feeling getting naked out here.  The
breeze tickled as I pulled my shorts and panties down and off.  I put them
away in my purse, but my heart started to race as I spread my legs apart. I
looked down at my pussy, a bit in awe at my own daring.  It was broad
daylight out now, and who knows who all might be around?

   My black pubic hair was still thick at the point, fairly fluffy, and
down below I could make out my pussy lips glistening a bit, wet from my
excitement.  I spread my lips with my fingers, probing around with my
middle finger trying to find my hello kitty, shuddering a bit as my fingers
found just the right spot.  I thought back to the times Ryosuke and I had
had sex outdoors.  I could hear the wind, and the squawk of birds.  It felt
so strange to be playing with myself out here in the open like this.

   I pulled off my tube top too, stuffed it into my purse, and slathered
some sunblock on my private places, my breasts, pussy, derriere.  It felt
so good, running my finger tips all over my body.  My skin was glistening
all oiled up in the bright sunlight.  I had my lucky necklace on, so
hopefully, this will protect me.

   Half in a daze now, I pulled my purse on, and stood up.  I could feel
the sun's warmth wrapping my body in this cocoon.  I continued to dab at my
hello kitty.  I moved away from the tables, peering all around the
courtyard, making sure no one was coming.  I walked over to the bell, my
whole body pulsing with excitement.  There was no one here, so I could ring
the bell if I wanted to...  I gazed back at the stairs wondering how far I
dare go naked like this.

   Normally, you know, I don't walk around naked at famous tourist
attractions.  Especially when I'm naked, I feel like my own body must look
so obscene.  My fluffy black pubic hair really stands out against the soft
pink of my skin, making it obvious even from a distance how naked I am.  I
guess I could have used my purse to hide my bush, but I was so worked up, I
just let it float free not covering up at all.  My breasts aren't huge, but
even so, they feel like these barrels sticking way out, getting heavier
from my arousal.  Even when I'm clothed, guys are always staring at my
backside, catcalling or whistling.  Ryosuke says it's pretty cute.

   The thing was that day, I was just so worked up, all giddy from the
dream.  It also felt fresh and new being home, and I might have been a bit
punchy from the lack of sleep.  I don't know how I got up the nerve, but
now that I was naked, it felt so good, so deliciously naughty.  I just love
this feeling, even the embarrassment, the feel of the breeze on my skin. 
Like I said, I'd become a bit more adventurous after living abroad these
last years.

   Even though I was more or less committed now, I still felt a bit
skittish.  Cautiously, I tiptoed over to the top of the stairs, and peered
down.  There were a couple of trees vaguely blocking the view from the town
below, but the stair case curved off to the right, so I couldn't tell from
here is there was anyone down at the next level.  I could hear cars in the
distance, making me nervous.  I hope no one comes along, and finds me naked
like this.

   I tried to take some nude selfies, but I kept worrying that someone
might come, so I put my phone away, and focused on keeping an eye out for
people.  I carefully inched down the first few steps, peering anxiously off
up ahead, my body tingling away.  I couldn't see anyone.  I sped up, and
made it all the way down to the landing, and peered around the bend.  I
could see the roofs of houses, but still no people, so I cautiously
continued on down.  I could really feel my body now, coursing with energy,
so elated to be out here naked like this.

   The sun was terribly bright, and although there were trees here and
there, it was kind of daunting wandering around out here naked so out in
the open like this.  I was trying to be brave, power through my fear, but
my heart was literally pounding in my chest.  I was so excited I was
starting to lose my sense of propriety.  I kept wanting to push this
further, see how far I could go.

   On the second landing, there was a little shrine and some showcases
where people could leave flowers to wish their children good luck.  I
didn't have any flowers to leave, but I began to wonder if I should take a
chance, and leave my purse with my clothes here, and go for a little walk
completely naked.  I guess deep down, I knew this was a crazy idea, but I
was so excited, so worked up I wasn't thinking straight any more.  It just
seemed so delicious to be out here in this beautiful place, basking in the
warmth of the sun.

   My hands were shaking, all nervous over what I was about to do, but I
steeled myself, dug my smartphone out, and hid my purse behind the bamboo
screen at the bottom of the first showcase, hopefully out of sight.  I
stood back up, supercharged now, floating on cloud nine.  I walked over to
the top of the next stairs, and looked out, my whole body electrified,
almost at the verge of coming.  I knew I was taking a terrible risk leaving
my clothes here, but I was just so horny I couldn't help myself.

   I scurried down the next flight of stairs, reveling in the feeling.  I
was getting awfully close to the ponds and the front entrance.  Thankfully,
I couldn't see anyone down there.  I scooted down the stairs, and along the
stone path, vaguely shielded by a few trees.  From here, I could see the
red lantern and out the front gate to the street beyond.  No sign of cars
in the lane-way, but I was getting closer and closer to where I knew there
were people.

   I peered out wondering if I dared leave the cover of these trees.  It's
not like they were so thick, but the ticket window was just up ahead beyond
the ponds, and around the corner was that shop and cafe I'd seen on my way
in.  Who knows who all was at the front gate?  I wonder if I can just dash
down quick, take a few selfies by the ponds for Ryosuke, and rush right
back.  I'd made it down this far without running into anyone.  I'd probably
never get another chance like this, such beautiful weather and the temple
all to myself.

   I steeled my nerve, and then stepped out from behind the trees, and
rushed down the last flight of stairs out onto the straightaway.  I lay a
hand across my breast, but my body felt so hot, burning up from the
excitement.  I was trying to get up the courage to go all the way down to
the front to get better shots of the ponds, but suddenly from behind me, I
heard sweeping noises, broom on pavement.  Panicking, I squatted down,
curling up into a ball, trying to hide behind this little donation box. 
Eventually I saw him on the next landing up, a groundskeeper, all in navy,
a uniform I guess.  Luckily, he didn't notice me at first, just kept on
sweeping, but he was slowly working this way.

   I probably shouldn't stay here.  He'd soon come down, and find me.  I
could maybe make a break for it, down around the pond, and then back up the
other stone staircase to where I'd hidden my purse, but I was worried he
might see me if I stepped out into the sun.  I needed a place to hide just
near here.

   On either side of the main gate, there were huge wood pillars, so maybe
I could hide behind one of those.  I double-checked to make sure the
gardener wasn't watching, then made a beeline straight for the pillar,
zipping behind it.  I don't think he noticed me, but my heart was really
pounding now.  I was right in the entrance for heaven's sake where people
come in.  I'd seen folks from Tokyo, tourists, on the way here, and we
weren't that far from the beach.

   Luckily, that gardener was so wrapped up in his work he wasn't really
looking this way.  I could probably make it round to that far staircase,
but somehow I couldn't bring myself to run out there.  Hoping for someone
to come save me, I scrolled through my phone, and called up Tomoyuki's home
number.  Wouldn't he be surprised if he came, and saw me naked like this? I
dialed, and his mom answered.

   "Oh hi, Emi.  Long time no see.  I heard you were in America."

   "Yeah, I am.  I mean I was..." I peeked out from behind the pillar, and
unfortunately, I think the groundskeeper had spotted me.  He just stood
there, high up on the second landing, but he was far enough away I don't
think it registered at first that I might be naked.  He went back to
sweeping.

   "Is Tomoyuki home?"

   "No, he's at school.  Do you want his cell number?"

   "Yeah, could you?"

   I began to wonder how this gardener would react if he did see me naked.
My breasts were glistening from the sunblock.  I checked my pussy,
confirming that I was soaking wet.  He looked fairly young, 30ish and quite
fit.  He reminded me of Hank, my host mom's boyfriend who works in
construction.  I vaguely wondered what he'd be like as a lover.

   Before I could do anything, I heard voices behind me.  A young couple
came through the entrance next to the gate.  I squatted down as quick as I
could, but they both were facing this direction, standing right there just
a few feet away.  By some miracle, they just stood there, not really
reacting to me.  Maybe I'd squatted down fast enough that they hadn't
realized I was naked.  Tomoyuki's mom came back on the phone.

   "I found it.  His cell number is..." I tapped it into my contacts.

   The couple walked right on past, without acknowledging they'd seen me.
The guy was wearing Capri shorts, and the girl, a long skirt, reminding me
a bit of Ryosuke and myself.  All these close calls were wreaking havoc
with my nerves, but I was also a bit disappointed that no one was reacting
to my nudity.  I clutched my pussy tightly, right at the verge of orgasm,
but neither the gardener nor this couple had done much, even though they
must have seen me.  I was right here for heaven's sake.

   It's not that people in Japan don't care about nudity.  If it had really
registered, they would surely do something, but there is this thing I've
noticed in hot springs where people look right through you.  They look
without seeing.  Maybe they were distracted, wrapped up in their
conversation, not really paying attention to me.

   I thanked Tomoyuki's mom (Mrs.  Watase?), and gave him a call.

   "Hey," I blushed when he picked up.

   "Emi!  You're here?  In Japan?" He recognized my voice right away.

   "Yeah, I just got back."

   "Wow!  That's amazing!  We were just talking about you the other day..."
He did sound thrilled to hear from me.  So relieved to hear he still
thought about me, I stood back up.

   "Are you busy?  I'm in Kamakura near Hase now.  I was wondering...," I
started.

   "Oh.  I'm at school in ?funa."

   "Oh that's not too far.  I could meet you at Kamakura station." Not
really thinking, I walked out and over to the ticket entrance peering out
towards the main street.  I guess I was trying to figure out how far it was
to the station from here, but in my overheated state, I'd come right out to
where the couple could see me.  I was just so excited to finally getting
talking with Tomoyuki I relaxed a bit too much, and started wandering
around out here naked where everyone could see.

   "Kamakura?" Tomoyuki echoed.  "I was going to head back to Fujisawa.  Is
that far from you?"

   "Hmm," I waffled, thinking.  Fujisawa was the other way.  Continuing my
craziness, I walked out the exit--naked save my runners--past the ticket
person, and then sashayed over to the lane, looking out at the busy main
street.  Hase Enoden train station was just down there around the corner. I
couldn't go there naked obviously, but the thought excited me.  Here I was
out here in front of the temple, naked as a jaybird, many hundreds of steps
from my clothes with Tomoyuki pushing me(?) to go even farther!  He didn't
know I was naked of course.  But wouldn't he be surprised if he did?  It
did feel great to be out here on the street in the warm sun!

   "I'd love to see you," he cooed, apparently still into me.  "Can I call
you back?"

   "Um, yeah, sure."

   He hung up.  I turned around only then fully realizing the enormity of
what I'd just done.  There was the priest's house to the right and a
parking lot to the left, and here I was naked in the middle of it all.  I
was so excited, just on the edge of orgasm, but I shouldn't do it out here
on the street.  My bashfulness returning, I ran back to the entrance,
looking for cover.  The ticket person was so surprised to see me they
didn't even ask to see my pass.

   Inside the couple had disappeared off somewhere, and I couldn't see the
gardener, but I could hear the shuffling of feet, someone coming, maybe the
priest.  I ran along the fence, trying to keep out of sight, but then had
to veer out into the open to make it to the far stairs.  When I finally
made it to the showcases, my whole body was shaking with excitement.  I
could hardly believe I'd gone all the way out the front gate in my bare
scuddy.  That was crazy.  I probably shouldn't have done that.  Lord knows
how many people saw me!

   Now that I'd made it back to relative safety, I hesitated for a moment.
I knew that I should get back dressed, hide my face at least, but all
steamed up like this, it was hard to just stop.  I was so close to coming.
It wouldn't take much to push me over the edge.  If only Ryosuke were here,
he could...  well, you know...  please me, help me along.

   I glanced all around, making sure the gardener wasn't here spying on me,
and then got another idea.  I'll give Yoshi a call.  Yoshi and I never
dated.  He was a swimmer, the leader I guess of our high school men's swim
team, and I was one of their 'managers.' He's a bit of a goofball, always
cutting up, but he's pretty handsome too, slender nose, small eyes, but a
very warm reassuring grin.  I probably would have gone out with him if he'd
asked me out.  He actually kept messaging me even after I moved to
California.  I'd been threatening to call him now that I was back.

   "Hey, Yoshi.  It's Emi.  I am in Kamakura now."

   "Wow!  Really?  That's great.  We should get together." Good ol' Yoshi.
He sounded great.

   I was about to invite him to come to the temple, but suddenly, behind
me, I heard this shuffling sound, sandals brushing against stone, someone
coming up the steps.  I grabbed my purse from under the showcase, and
dashed around behind the small shrine hiding.

   I whispered,

   "Uh, Yoshi, can I call you back?  Something's come up..."

   "Yeah, sure thing.  Anytime."

   I hung up the phone, and then peeked out trying to see who was coming.
Darn it.  I guess I have to get dressed after all.  There are too many
people here.  It would have been funny to prank Tomoyuki or Yoshi somehow,
but I guess I'd better call this a day, and head back before I really do
get into trouble.

   I dumped my clothes out of my purse, and quickly pulled my shorts and
tube top back on.  I pulled on my shirt, hat and sunglasses, trying to hide
my face as well, so people wouldn't recognize me.  I peered out, and
whoever it was seemed to have gone.  I snuck back down the stairs, out the
front gate, and headed out to the main street, my heart still beating from
the scare.  I tried to call Yoshi, but he wasn't picking up now, so I just
left a message.  I don't know what I would have done if he had been
available, but it was kind of fun, thinking of it.

   When I got back to the house, I was still a bit nervous, but I got ready
for bed, and went to sleep early.  That was quite the day.

   Emi Tsuruta