Desire in Japan

The streets of Kyoto were bathed in soft light as Anna and Tom strolled down the lively alleys to the beat of their steps. It was their first vacation together in Japan, and the atmosphere was steeped in an exciting mix of tradition and modernity. The cherry blossoms hung over the heads of passers-by like delicate clouds and gave the city a romantic touch. As they passed by a small tea house, Anna saw a traditional kimono shop. Her eyes glowed and she asked Tom to linger for a moment. The kimono jewelry and the fine fabrics magically attracted them. Tom, who could never refuse Anna's wish, smiled and followed her in. The air was filled with the scent of freshly brewed green tea and a whiff of cherry blossom. Anna tried on different kimonos, each of them made her shine like a princess. Tom stood by, his eyes sparkled with admiration. It was at that moment when their eyes met and something crackled between them. Anna slipped into a bright red kimono with gold accents and turned seductively towards Tom. “What do I look like? ” she asked with a mischievous smile. Tom could barely speak; he was so captivated by the grace she radiated. He stepped closer, gently touched the fabric and let his hand slide along her arm. “You're breathtaking,” he whispered and felt his heart beat faster. At that moment, it was clear that the heat between them wasn't just from the Japanese sun. Anna took another step closer, her lips almost to Tom's ear, “What do you think we should end our evening here? “They withdrew to a dimly lit corner of the shop, where the pulse of the city was muffled and only the rustling of the stuff could be heard. Tom leaned forward, breathing his lips on Anna's throat as they pushed closer together. The space around them seemed to dissolve and the sound of the world outside stopped. The moment was perfect and the tension between them was palpable. But just as their mouths almost touched, they heard the sound of a door opening and the smile disappeared from their faces. Reality swept over them, and they had to decide whether they should continue this moment of intimacy or retreat. What would they do?