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I’m really tired.
I’ve been thinking about revenge all the time lately, and I’ve been so preoccupied that I haven’t been able to relax for a long time.
“It’s just so hard.”
My body is ridiculously heavy.
I managed to get to bed, but I didn’t feel like moving any more.
“I think I’m in trouble.”
I had been so preoccupied since Christmas that I rarely had a day when I could sleep calmly.
It’s only been a month since then, but it’s been an incredibly intense month.
My best friend stole my lover, and my parents abandoned me.
Almost everyone had malicious intentions toward me.
That’s why I was always on my toes and could hardly take a break.
I enjoyed the time I spent with Amane san and felt at ease, but there is a limit to that.
I think I’m feeling a little tired right now.
“I think I should sleep for now. It might get better if I sleep, and above all, it’s hard to stay awake.”
I collapsed into bed in my uniform and meditated.
I immediately felt a sleepiness coming on, and I let go of my consciousness.
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“Nn, nn?”
“Sora, wake up. Breakfast is already ready.”
“Amane san?”
In my blurry vision, I saw Amane san standing there.
Hm? Why is Amane san in my room?
No. I can’t think straight, it’s like there’s a fog over my head.
“Sora, you have a fever, don’t you?”
“I don’t know. I haven’t measured it, but it sure feels like it’s pretty bad.”
My head hurts and my body is heavy.
I’ve been feeling cold for a while now and my head is dizzy.
I think I may have a fever.
“I’ll go get a thermometer and measure your fever. I’ll tell Misora chan.”
“I’m sorry for the trouble I’ve caused you.”
“We’re mutual in this matter, right? Last time I caught a cold, you took care of me.”
That happened once.
At that time, Amane san’s confession was so shocking that I forgot about the nursing.
“Well, I’ll take your word for it. Thanks.”
“You’re welcome. For now, take a good rest. You’re probably mentally exhausted.”
“Ahaha. I’m embarrassed.”
“There is no need to be embarrassed. It’s natural to be tired after what happened. For now, you should take a good rest.”
Amane san then left the room.
She is as dependable as ever.
I’ll take her word for it and rest for now.
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“Where is Onii?”
“He seems to have a fever. I’ll bring a thermometer, but I don’t think he’ll be able to eat.”
“Is that so !? Why in the world.”
“It is probably due to mental fatigue. Sora doesn’t want to show us how weak he is, but if you think about it, there is no way a high school boy would be okay with being suddenly put through such a trouble. He must have felt uncomfortable since he had to hide it from us and go on his own.”
That’s true.
If I were in Sora’s shoes, I don’t think I could stand it.
Sora was trying to hide his weakness by taking care of me and Misora chan.
“That may be true. Then, I guess he must be feeling tired after today’s incident with our mom.”
“Maybe. I’m gonna go to Sora’s place one more time, but what about you, Misora chan?”
“I’d like to go, but not this time. I’m afraid if I go, Onii will be too careful and push himself too hard.”
“Wouldn’t it be the same if I went?”
“No, I don’t think so. I think it’ll be fine because he has a tendency to think of you in a special way. Please take care of Onii.”
Special way?
What on earth does that mean?
Well, if Misora chan says so.
Anyway, I should take a thermometer and go to Sora’s room.
I don’t want to keep him waiting too long.
“Yes. Leave it to me.”
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“So, what was the temperature?”
“38.6 degrees.”
That’s pretty high.
My hunch that I had a fever was correct, and it was quite high.
It must be difficult to have such a fever.
“You’re working too hard.”
“Eh?”
I was puzzled by this strange comment.
I’m not trying too hard.
I’m just doing what I can do.
“Sora is always pushing himself too hard, but even he doesn’t realize that he’s doing so.
However, you hide it from us. I’m incredibly worried about you. I feel like you’re going somewhere I can’t reach.”
“Haha, you worry too much. I’m not doing anything that great, and I have no intention of going out of reach of Amane san.”
“Even if you have no intention of doing so, you might do so without realizing it.”
Is that possible?
I don’t know, but if Amane san says so, then it must be true.
“I’ll be careful.”
“What will you be careful about?”
Oops, I hit the wrong nerve.
“…….”
She’s staring at me.
I’m a little scared.
“I’m sorry.”
“Very well.”
I had no choice but to apologize.
“Is there anything else you want me to do for you?”
“No, I don’t think so. Maybe I’d like to sleep a little longer now.”
“Okay. I’ll come back tomorrow morning, so let me know if you need anything else.
And if you have any problems, call me right away. Okay?”
“Okay. Thanks again.”
“It’s okay. That’s enough. Well, I’ll see you tomorrow.”
Amane san smiled and left the room.
I was unconscious a little after I saw her off.
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“Haa, if it’s found out, there’s no point in hiding it anymore. I like Satoru kun. Honestly, I’m not interested in Sora anymore, so could you please break up with me?”
“I’m disappointed in you ! Did you force yourself on Runa chan !? I don’t remember raising you like that ! !”
“I’ve had enough of this ! Get out ! You are not our child.”
Various scenes are projected in my mind.
I knew immediately that all the scenes projected were memories of the past.
They were some of the most unpleasant memories I had ever seen.
“Haha, I guess it’s easier to see these things when you’re not feeling well. I thought I’d broken it off, but it’s pretty excruciating.”
It’s not that I have any regrets.
To Runa and to my mother.
But seeing this scene again makes me sad.
“I guess that means I’m still weak.”
I wish this dream would cool down soon.
It’s a little too painful to keep having this dream.
“…..up.”
“Wake up !”
“Eh……?”
When I opened my eyes, Amane san’s face was right next to me.
My heart instantly beats rapidly.
In other words, my heart rate increases.
“Are you okay? You seemed to be having quite the nightmare?”
“Uh, yeah. I just had a slightly unpleasant dream.”
“Is that so? I hope you’re okay. How are you feeling?”
“I’m still a little tired. My head hurts.”
I feel like I have a fever.
As expected, I will be absent from school today.
“Then, take the day off today. I’ll take the rest of the day off to take care of you.”
“No, that’s okay. I feel bad.”
It’s not so bad that I need to ask her to take care of me, and I feel bad about letting Amane san take a day off.
“That’s what I thought when I had you take care of me before. You should also consider it and appreciate it.”
When you say it like that.
I can’t say anything back to her because I took care of her before.
“Then, please.”
I gave up and asked her to take care of me.
It had been a long time since I’d had someone take care of me.
“Yes. I’ll make some small porridge for you, but would you like to eat it?”
“I can eat it. Please do.”
“Okay, I’ll go make it.”
Amane san is so kind.
I’m sure she’ll make a great wife.
“I don’t know why I’m thinking such a strange thing.”
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