Episode 110 – Reason for running away from home

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The game with Arase ended in my loss.

I didn’t expect Arase to fight back like that.

…… it made you a little nervous, didn’t it? Just a little though

I was nervous because I thought it was going to start for real.

“……”

I Hug my body tightly. okay. I should be okay now.

I told myself that and shrank back in bed.

The room I’m in now seems to be the owner’s room.

Luckily? It seems that she is away on some business, so I am alone with Arase today. However, since he refused to sleep in the same room with me, I was shown to this room.

When I first stepped into the room, I found cans of alcohol scattered all over the place. Arase seemed to have been unaware of the devastation and was immensely surprised, but he quickly cleaned up the mess.

I was worried about whether I could rent a room without permission, but according to Arase, it would probably be okay. She seems to be a friendly manager of all things.

I had been here before when I came to ask about Suika, but the manager seemed busy at the time, so I didn’t talk to her. I haven’t been to this cafe much since then, but if Arase is working there, I might come back next time.

It would be nice to tease him about where he works.

Outside, it was still raining heavily.

Occasionally, it would flash and then, after a few seconds delay, it would rumble.

Every time it does, my body jerks.

It’s …… kind of lonely.

“Okay.”

I woke up with a start and left the manager’s room as it was. And then stopped in front of the door of the room of Arase

“Phew,…….”

I let out a small breath and then put my hand on the doorknob.

“I’m sorry to bother you. ……”

I said in a quiet voice and entered the room.

The room was already dark, with the lights turned off.

Perhaps it was because my vision was restricted, but I thought I could hear Arase’s breathing more clearly.

In order not to wake up Arase, I quietly reach the position of the bed.

It is so hot these days that it is hard to sleep even at night. The room was cool and air-conditioned. Arase was sleeping with only a towel blanket over her head.

I slowly rolled up the blanket so as not to wake him, and sat down next to him—

“What are you doing?”

“Oh, did you find out?”

Arase was awake. I was going to surprise him when he woke up in the morning next to me, but …… too bad.

“!!?”

But it doesn’t matter if he is awake or not, I’m going to sneak in next to him.

I put my body close to Arase as he tries to turn around. I couldn’t help but giggle as I felt him stiffen.

“I’ll sleep with you?”

“No, no, no, no, wait. That’s…..”

“You’re not going to be able to stand it?”

“T-that’s not what I meant.”

“True, isn’t it……?”

“….You just gave me a painful look.”

“Cause it’s so frustrating when you don’t get what you want right.”

“Hey ……”

In the darkness, I can see the dismay of Arase while closely following him.

This condition.

“Just for today. No?”

“-……”

I whispered in his ear, and even in the dark I could feel Arase’s ears turning red.

It was fun to tease Arase, but above all, I didn’t want to be alone right now.

Being alone reminded me of home and all the bad things that had happened to me.

Despite all that had happened, I was still doing this.

Perhaps I was somewhat convinced that somehow, with Arase, that would not be the case.

“You see, you wanted to know why I ran away from home, didn’t you?”

“….Well”

“Well, I need you to listen to me.”

Fearing that I would be kicked out of here, I would create a reason why I should stay. I was sure that if I said this, Arase would listen to me.

“Does it have to be in this state?”

“Yeah.”

“……”

“Ahaaaa”

I made sure I heard Arase’s sigh of resignation and laughed a little. From there, I caught my breath and slowly began to tell Arase why I was running away from home.

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After the closing ceremony, I was released from school and came home late as usual.

I was a little bit excited for the summer vacation that was about to start, because I wanted to go to Nagahama with Yuurichi and Nanamin.

These days, I don’t feel lonely because I’m with my friends.

So I don’t mind going home and being alone.

The high-rise apartment is too big for one person. I opened the door of one of the rooms.

“…eh?”

There was an unfamiliar pair of women’s heels in the doorway.

I had a bad feeling and rushed toward the living room.

When I opened the door to the living room, as I expected, I found my mother drinking a glass of wine.

Seeing this, I spoke to her in a voice so cold that even I was surprised.

“….. what are you doing back home?”

“I think it’s normal for me to come home to my own house.”

“You only come home once in a while.”

“Well. I’ve been working a lot lately, and I’m finally getting things done. I think I’ll be home at this time for a while.”

“……….”

I don’t know how to react to such a statement after all these years. For me, my mother was a person who was always at work and never came home, providing only a place to live and living expenses.

But to have such a mother stay at home for a while?

Unsure of what to say, I silently turned around and went to my room.

But at that moment, my mother opened her mouth and stopped me in my tracks.

“Oh, by the way. Sana. I heard this from school.”

“….. what is it?”

“I heard that you’ve been skipping school. And you’re wearing fancy clothes and getting bad grades on top of that.”

“So what? You only come home once in a while, and you’re lecturing me?”

“Yeah, that’s right. I certainly didn’t take good care of you. So it is my responsibility as a parent to have let that happen.”

“…..”

I was a little surprised and couldn’t speak. This is because I didn’t think my mother was aware of this.

Although I didn’t think she was aware of it, I was a bit more impressed with her for thinking that way.

But the next words poured cold water on me.

“But you know what? It is the responsibility of parents to make things right. I’m worried about you. If you don’t go to school, if you continue to dress like a whore, if you don’t grow up to be a decent adult, it would be a disgrace to that person who passed away.”

“It’s not that—“

“That’s why I decided to tutor you.”

“Ha……?”

“He’s the son of a friend of mine. He’s a very bright student at a famous private university. He’s going to come over every day starting tomorrow. I think this will make you a little more decent. First of all, he will teach you many things about society.”

What on earth are you talking about?

I couldn’t contain my anger at my mom for suddenly coming home and saying whatever she wanted.

“What’s this all about now? You come home suddenly, give me a sermon, and then tutor me? You’ve got to be kidding me! Don’t act like a mother now! I’m not going to let you do that.”

“Hey, wait Where are you going at this hour?”

“I don’t care where! I’m not coming home until you stop talking about it.”

With these words, I left my luggage behind and left the house on my own.

My mother did not follow me.

◇

“That’s why you ran away?”

“Yes, that’s why. Isn’t that really annoying?”

“Well, I don’t blame you.”

“Right? Yeah, I’m still pissed off about it.”

“But I guess that’s because your parents were worried about you.　What you’re saying is very true. Of course, even if she only comes home once in a while, if her daughter was playing around instead of going to school, she might have been worried about her.”

“Which side is …… Arase on?”

“Me? I’m not on either side. If possible, I’d like you to stay over just for the day though”

“……”

“……,H-hey, Fujibayashi!! Will you let me go?”

“No. I’m pissed off, so I’m going to bed.”

“G-give me a break.”

“No. Good night.”

“….Fujibayashi?”

“………..”

Fujibayashi does not reply when I call out to her. If I listened carefully, I could hear her lovely sleeping breaths.

“Really? She’s fast asleep. ……”

This is definitely going to stay this way.

I said that earlier, but it seems like Fujibayashi is being swayed by her parents just like me and Yuri. As long as I’m just listening, I don’t know if there’s any malicious intent or not.

“It’s just something.”

Lately, I’ve been putting my face into all kinds of things too much. If I overdo it, it could be like the time with Suika again. ……I’ll keep a little watchful eye on her for now. I’m not sure what to do with it, but I’m sure it will work.

“But still,……”

The softness characteristic of a girl and the good smell of shampoo are wafting in the air at close range.

Still being hugged tightly by Fujibayashi from behind, I closed my eyes while shaking off all my worldly desires.

I can’t sleep. ……

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