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“—Can you go in the back?”
“Y-Yes.”
With Hina moving awkwardly to the back of the bed, I get under the covers, moving the pillow towards her.
I will explain why this happened.
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“…… I don’t want to go home.”
I couldn’t believe my ears for a moment at those words. I was so surprised to hear Hina say such a thing.
“Eh, no, but, as expected, …….”
When I replied in confusion, Hina averted her gaze with a slightly troubled face.
“Because …… today is my birthday, you know? It’s kind of sad to end such a fun time in the middle of the day.”
Hina’s voice was a little sulky, but somewhat serious.
I am having trouble figuring out how to convince her.
“No, but won’t the people at home worry if you do that?”
“That’s alright! I’ve already told my mother about it. that I might stay late at a friend’s house today. Besides, it’s Friday.”
“You mean me as friend, ……?”
I couldn’t help but make a tsukkomi, and Hina laughed and said, “That’s right,”
My objections were completely suppressed by that innocent smile.
“Besides, you see!”
Hina lifted up the slightly larger bag she had placed at her feet and glanced at its contents.
There, folded up tightly, are pyjamas, towels and a toothbrush.
“I’m all set, you know?”
“……, were you planning to do that from the very beginning!”
I asked half-heartedly, and Hina turned away with a slightly reddened face.
“Because …… I really wanted to spend more time with you today.”
Those words made my heart tighten, as if I had been hit by surprise.
When I was about to say something back, Hina suddenly looked into my eyes.
“Besides, don’t you have to listen to the birthday girl’s selfishness?”
“No, it’s not fair to use that as a reason ……!”
“It’s not unfair. I’m the star of the show today!”
Hina said with a slight smile on her face.
Looking at her straight eyes and voice, I couldn’t help but think.
“……I understand. But you have to follow the rules properly, okay?”
“Yes, I will! Thank you, Hikaru!”
Hina smiled happily and hugged her bag.
When I see that smile, my anxiety and confusion disappear somewhere.
Then, after we each finish taking a bath, I can’t see Hina.
I look around the house and finally realise she’s in the room and knock on my door.
-Ton-ton-ton-ton.
“Y-yes. It’s okay to open it.”
A muffled voice gives permission, so I open the bedroom door.
There, Hina, wearing a different kind of cute clothes, was sitting on the bed, looking at me.
“What are you doing?”
‘Exploring Hikaru’s room.”
“I’m sending you home.”
“I’m sorry.”
“That’s right. It’s late. Go to bed. I’ll sleep on the sofa over there, so if you need me, call me or send me a message.”
It might be a little uncomfortable to sleep on the sofa, but it can’t be helped since having one bed is a given when living alone.
I picked up the basket containing the towel that Hina would have used to dry herself, and was about to leave the bedroom.
“What ……?”
At that moment, I suddenly felt someone grab my hem.
I mean, there’s only one person here who can grab my hem, …….
“You’re going to hurt yourself on that …… sofa. So I have no choice but to sleep here with you!”
“—!”
…… Wait a minute.
What did Hina just say?
Sleep together!
…… No, no.
Don’t be in a hurry, deal with it calmly.
“…… there’s nothing I can’t do. I can sleep on the sofa. So—”
“Wait, wait a minute!”
As I was about to leave the bedroom with Hina’s hand still in my grasp, the grip on my hem increased.
“As expected, sharing a bed is a bad idea. If you’re afraid of being alone, I’ll bring a mattress and sleep on the floor.”
“N-No, I don’t want to.”
“Why not?”
“It’s fine! Look, it’s my birthday! The leading lady’s word is absolute! So, just for today, I want you to sleep with me…..”
Hina’s eyes are so cute as she begs me that I can’t help but breathe heavily.
No, don’t get upset here.
Then everything will be over.
Just a calm, unconcerned expression.
“…… I’ll bring a charger and stuff, just wait here for a minute.”
“No running away, okay?”
“If you say that much, I won’t be able to run away.”
Hina let go of my hand, so I suppressed my desire to leave the bedroom quickly and started walking.
Walk at the same tempo and stride as usual, open and close the door with the same force as usual.
At the same moment, I slump down on the spot.
I gently rest my weight on the door and put my hand on my chest, which is still beating violently.
“Haa…… haa…… damn….”
Definitely, Hina’s presence is growing inside me.
It would be no good if I fell in love with her any more.
Even if I love her, it’s no use.
…For now, let’s go back to the bedroom as soon as possible.
Hina is waiting.
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“—Can you go in the back?”
“Y-Yes.”
With Hina moving awkwardly to the back of the bed, I get under the covers, moving the pillow towards her.
This is how it is.
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