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“That’s it for this year’s classes.”
The professor hurriedly left the classroom.
Following his lead, I finished getting ready to leave and stood up.
“See you next year, Sakamaki !”
“Huh, oh—next year !? What about the year-end party !?”
“Sorry, I’m going home for the holidays, so I won’t be able to attend !”
“What—-!?”
I hurriedly left the campus and headed for the station.
“Towa san !”
“Ah…Itsuki san.”
Her cute casual clothes brightened her expression.
But she quickly composed herself and bowed elegantly.
“I’ve been waiting for you.”
“Sorry for keeping you waiting.”
“Waiting for your lover to arrive is also a nice thing.”
“That’s true.”
After laughing together, we naturally linked arms and headed out into the city as the sun set. As you may have guessed, it was a date.
“There are a lot of couples here.”
“Well, yeah.”
As far as the eye could see, there were crowds of couples holding hands.
“I wonder if everyone is having a good time tonight.”
Towa san murmured dreamily, hugging my arm tightly.
“…Us too?”
The words, filled with sweetness, were a subtle yet provocative invitation.
“Well, that…”
In the midst of the crowd, she said something that left me at a loss for words. As I struggled a bit, Towa san smiled gracefully.
“Fufu, I’m sorry. I guess I’m just a bit excited.”
“Oh, does that mean you’re in a good mood?”
“Yes, that’s right.”
Towa san, who is usually so composed, rarely gets so excited.
But indeed, in this excited state, she is even more playful and sweetly seductive than usual.
“This is the first Christmas I’ve ever felt so happy…”
A small head rests on my shoulder. Her silver hair brushes against my cheek, tickling me. But it’s so adorable. So adorable I can’t stand it.
Today is Christmas Eve.
Lovers’ Day.
I’ve been looking forward to it too.
“Ah, later, okay…”
I casually respond to her earlier question.
“…Yes. The best part is saved for last.”
We spent the last day of the year together, enjoying it to the fullest and loving each other.
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“Hm………?”
“Good morning, Itsuki san.”
When I wake up in the morning, Towa san’s face is right in front of me. It’s the happiest moment in the world.
“Well, today is going to be busy.”
Saying that, Towa san sits up.
“…..Huh? Towa san, did you have trouble sleeping?”
For some reason, her eyes seem redder than usual, so I ask her.
“No, I didn’t.”
“Liar. Did something happen?”
From her gentle denial, I was certain and pressed her further.
“……Mmm.”
“Eh, what? Are you angry?”
It seemed I had hit a nerve.
Towa san puffed out her cheeks and looked sulky. But that only made me more concerned. Was she troubled by something that kept her awake?
“I’m angry.”
Towa san turned her face away.
Oh no, oh no. I completely messed up.
I don’t know why, but I have no choice but to apologize.
“………………”
“Eh?”
I listened intently to her small voice.
Towa san’s face was bright red.
“…I get nervous too.”
“Nervous? —-Ah.”
Today’s plan.
It’s a trip back to my parents’ house. Of course, Towa san is coming too. I planned to relax at my parents’ house until the New Year.
That means bringing her to my parents’ house. More specifically, my fiancée.
Towa san will be meeting my family for the first time.
For me, it’s my familiar family, but for Towa san, it’s completely different.
Once I put myself in her shoes, everything made sense. I regretted my lack of tact.
“Well, objectively speaking, I’m not a very good person. I don’t come from a good family, and I’m not that old, so…I’m not sure if Itsuki san’s parents will accept me…”
Towa san’s speech was clearly stumbling, and her anxiety was clearly evident.
“It’s okay.”
I whispered gently and wrapped both hands around Towa san’s hands.
As a maid, she is always perfect and never shows her weakness. But I know the real her that lies beneath.
“It’s okay. I’m here with you. You’re not alone.”
Well, from my perspective, Towa san’s concerns are completely unfounded. Still, I understand her anxiety very well.
And that anxiety is also proof that she’s seriously considering our relationship…..
“Thank you, Itsuki san.”
I want to be there to support her.
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