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◆◇◆ side.Kasumi
“—That’s the situation.”
“I see.”
“……”
After leaving Nanami to Yukito kun, Tsumiki and I received an explanation from Manager san about the current situation.
I never imagined that [Sies] was doing something like that.
Tsumiki also remains silent. That’s probably because she’s in such shock.
“Manager san. What will happen to our activities?”
“I wanted to ask you about that too. What do you two wanna do?
“……If, like Nanami chan, it’s too hard for you to continue, then.”
[I will continue.] [We’ll continue! !]
I answered immediately with Tsumiki.
When I made eye contact with her, she nodded widely.
“I have to protect Nanami’s place to return……even if she decides not to come back.”
“Yeah ! I promised Nanami chan !”
This time…..Nanami was hurt more than ever in the past.
I don’t know what will happen.
I believe she will come back, but the most important thing is Nanami’s heart and life.
Manager san was wiping her eyes with a handkerchief after hearing our words.
“…..I understand. I’m sorry, I’ve been a little fragile with tears lately.
Can I have one hug?”
“Yeah ! It’s been a long time since I hugged you, Manager san !”
Manager san opened her arms and Tsumiki hugged her happily.
I followed Tsumiki and hugged the manager.
“…Thank you, Manager san. For everything.”
“Even so, I’m really glad you’re our manager.”
“Yeah !”
I hugged Manager san tightly one last time. we left.
“Now then, let’s talk about the most recent thing—”
“Ah, before that, is it okay? I wanna go check on those two just once.”
“…That’s right. It’s been almost an hour since then.”
It had taken surprisingly long, and I was wondering how they were doing.
I’m sure she’s probably fine with him.
“Well then, let’s all go…..no, I’ll ask Kasumi chan to go check on them.”
“Hm? Why?”
“Because if……you know, I might get in the way.”
“I see ! It’s bad if they’re seen kissing, right !”
“……I guess so.”
I don’t think it will happen, but it’s possible.
For Nanami, Yukito kun is a special person. I can’t get in the way of that good atmosphere.
“Then I’ll take a look. If I need anything, I’ll call you.”
“Roger that”
“If something happens, I’ll be right there !”
“Yeah, please.”
I leave them in the living room and head for the bedroom.
I wonder what they are doing now. If the atmosphere is good, I’ll leave them alone… but if Yukito un isn’t strong enough, then I’ll stay with him too.
I quietly put my hand on the doorknob and opened it slightly so as not to make a sound.
While apologizing to Nanami in my heart, I focused on my ears—
“I like how elegantly you eat. I love it so much that I wanna keep looking at you.”
“I learned it from my mother.”
“I think Kusunoki’s parents should be given the National Medal of Honor….?”
“Hmmm, what would happen to me if that were the case?”
“……Nobel Peace Living National Treasure?”
“You’ve got a lot of things mixed up.”
…..This was more than I expected.
I didn’t expect Nanami to be smiling already.
How did she recover so much from back there?
There were a lot of things I was curious about, but–
“I’m starting to feel ticklish.”
“There’s so much more to come. Kusunoki’s favorite point.”
“…Yeah, let me hear it.”
–I think it’s best not to interfere with this.
Gently put the door back and creep back in.
……Good.
But I’m a little jealous.
◆◇◆ side.Yukito
“Kusunoki—“
I think it’s been quite a while since we’ve talked. My throat is starting to dry up a bit.
“Y-Yukito kun, don’t strain yourself.”
“I’m fine, I’m fine. I’m sure your voice is more withered the day after a live performance.”
“But…..ah, that’s right.”
Kusunoki reached out and took her bag from beside the bed. Kusunoki took something out of the bag.
“This is a throat lozenge that Tsumiki recommended to me. Kasumi and I both started using it from then on.”
“Oh, that’s great. Thank you.
With this, I can talk for another 12 hours ! Kusunoki took out one of the candies and opened the wrapper.
“Here you go, ahhh.”
“……Kusunoki san?”
“Hmm? Aahhn.”
“Erm, um.”
“Aahn.”
“……Aah.”
“Fufu, yes, good.”
When I opened my mouth, a candy ball slipped inside. Oh, wait, her finger is on my lips now ! I need to wipe it with alcohol that has been boiled and filtered !
….Not that.
“E-erm, um, Kusunoki san? What was that?”
“…..Weren’t you happy?”
“I was so happy I almost fainted !?”
Please don’t suddenly show your devilish side ! I’m already super into you and I’m gonna like you even more !
“Actually, I also like the fact that you’re mischievous…”
“Fufu then, let’s do more !”
“I’m not sure my heart can take it, so please go easy on me.”
–And then. There was a knock on the door. Kusunoki makes a small jump and grabs my clothes.
“It’s fine. It’s just Kifune san and the others,.”
“…..Y-yeah. I’m sorry, I’m a little sensitive. Please come in.”
It can’t be helped. …She’s getting better little by little now, but it’s not something that can be cured easily. It’s something that takes time and heals slowly.
The door opens after Kusunoki replies. It is Kifune san after all.
“Both of you, dinner is—-sorry, maybe I’m interrupting something.”
“No, no, it’s fine.”
I think we need to do something about this. Maybe ask her in advance.
“Erm What’s wrong, Kifune san?”
“Ah, that’s right. It’s already late so I was wondering what we should eat. Nanami chan, do you think you can eat?”
“Y-Yes. I probably won’t be able to eat anything heavy.”
“You haven’t eaten yet today. …Then I guess it’ll be soup or something. I’ll buy you something. How about Yukito kun?”
“I can survive with a piece of bread and a little water.”
“I think the prisoners would have more luxurious meals.”
I wouldn’t die if I skipped a meal, but…on the contrary, it would make it harder for the others, and Kaname would probably get angry at me. Let’s stop it.
“I don’t have a lot of room in my stomach either, so I’ll have a soup type meal, please.”
“I understand. Then I’ll go shopping.”
“Oh, wait, Manager san.”
As Kifune san was about to leave, Kusunoki stopped her. Her eyes were looking straight at Kifune san.
“Thank you very much.”
“……Fufu. you’re welcome”
“I’m sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you, but thank you for your understanding.”
“I don’t even consider it an inconvenience. …..I’m the one who should be thanking you.”
Kifune san smiles and Kusunoki exhales in relief.
“….I’ll have to thank them both after.”
“That’ll be good. They’ll both be happy. I guess I’ll go then.”
Then Kifune san put her hand on the door.
“They should be in the living room.”
“I understand. See you later, Manager san.”
With a small wave of her hand, Kifune san left.
I hadn’t checked the time at all, but I wondered what time it was.
I checked the time on my phone and opened my eyes,
“It was already past eight o’clock. …..Have I been talking for three hours by any chance?”
“Fufu, yes, you have. ……Are you about to run out?”
“I haven’t even told you a fifth of it yet. Without exaggeration.”
I’d like to talk more–but it’s hard to do so given the time,
If……no, maybe Kasumi chan and Tsumiki chan will stay. Tomorrow is Kusunoki’s birthday.
I wouldn’t be able to stay over if that happened. ……..Well, even if that wasn’t the case, I wouldn’t be able to stay the night.
“Hey, Yukito kun. I have one request for you.”
“……I’ll do anything you want.”
The timing of this seems really weird but I’m probably overthinking it.
“Anything?”
“…..Anything.”
Why did you ask me again, Kusunoki san?
It can’t be. ……Can it?
“I want you to stay over today.”
…That was unexpected.
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