CH 12

Arc-1 Chapter-:12 What is Bedtime?

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We managed to get it done in time by incorporating the forbidden method of fishing.

Fuel, food, water, and-- Mugwort leaves.

"Daikichi-kun, what are you doing collecting Mugwort leaves for? Are you trying to make some kind of herbal medicine?"

"I'm going to use this as an insect repellent."

"Insect repellent? Using Mugwort leaves?"

"Yeah, Mugwort is very effective in these kind of situations."

"Oh seriously? So do we just hang it up?"

"Nope, we're going to burn it."

"Burn it!?"

"Yep."

I threw Mugwort leaves into the fire that was set up in front of the entrance to the Pit House. I welcomed the smoke produced by the Mugwort leaves burning into the Pit House.

"Mugwort leaves contains a substance known as Cineole."

"Death A L L!? Destroy them all!?"

❄"A L L" is said in English❄

It was a joke by Yukiho.

I said, "That's right" then shouted, "Of course not! No way can I do that!"

I'd be embarrassed if they used it on TV, I thought after I said it.

"The cineole has insect repellent properties, so if you spread the smoke from burning Mugwort leaves in your house, you won't have to be afraid of pests."

"If mosquitoes and flies buzz around at night, I can't sleep."

"That's right. Before the development of insect repellents as we know them today, it was common for households to use the smoke from burning Mugwort leaves to repel insects."

"Really?"

"That's what my grandpa said, so I'm pretty sure."

"If Daikichi-kun's grandfather says so, then it must be true!"

"By the way, Yukiho-chan, how are things going over there?"

"I'm almost done!"

While the Mugwort leaves are burning, the two of us are making a meal. We seasoned the fish I caught earlier with some curry powder we had in our backpack and put them on a skewer made of branches.

"Why did they even put curry powder in here?"

"Because I asked for them to be included during our meeting."

"Really?! But why?!"

"Don't underestimate curry powder. Put it this way, it's an all-purpose spice that makes everything taste better."

"But the skewers I ate on Daikichi-kun's island were just plain delicious, you know?"

"Because it was covered with a lot of salt."

"Ah, I see."

When the Mugwort that was thrown into the fire burned out. We put the skewered fishes coved with curry powder on top of the fire and slowly roasted them. We could smell the lovely scent of curry as it cooks.

"We should get some sleep after we finish our dinner."

"Okay!"

I looked up at the sky and saw countless stars painted on a jet-black canvas with Yukiho

Just as I am about to go to sleep, a problem appeared.

"Why isn't mine here?"

"Did you forget to put it in? Or maybe you dropped it?"

As I'm unpacking I realized something, we only have one sleeping bag with us.

"Yukiho-chan, I think this sleeping bag is meant for 2 people..."

"Eh, you're right!"

This is probably to make us sleep together, because the one we have is a spacious semi-double sized sleeping bag.

"I, this is...kind of...embarrassing."

Yukiho's face turns red.

"--I've...never slept with anyone before..."

I'm getting embarrassed as well. When we were on Grandpa's island I had Yukiho sleep on the bed since I didn't mind the floor. 

"An...anyways, let's get in..."

"Y, ye, yeh, yes."

Turning off all the cameras and pointing the lens at the fire. Yukiho and I got into the same sleeping bag.

"Uuuuu, so embarrassing..."

Yukiho closes her eyes tightly.

"The cameras aren't on anymore, so let's just chat until we calm down."

"Yes."

I'm not sure who did it first, but we intertwined our hands like it was natural as we looked up at the ceiling. There are no insects like mosquitoes or flies of course, thanks to the Mugwort.

"Say, Daikichi-kun."

"Hmm?"

"I hate to say this at a time like this, but..."

"What is it?"

"Isn't it getting kind of hot in the sleeping bag?"

"Pfft" He blurts out.

"I thought about that too."

"I can't sleep when it's this hot."

"Yeah I feel the same. Ah, Yukiho-chan, If you don't mind, I'd rather just sleep in my underwear."

"Wait, that's...!"

"It'll be too hot to sleep otherwise."

"True... Well, okay then. Its not like it'll be on camera since they're off."

"Thanks."

I quickly got out of the sleeping bag and stripped down to my underwear, and I couldn't help but let out a "Oh!" when I got back in cause of how nice it felt.

"This so different from before. Its great and it feels amazing!"

"Really?"

"Yeah, it's just the right temperature unlike the jersey which was too hot."

The jersey is designed for all seasons, in another words, it's designed for winter as well. Because of that it naturally kept you warm, its fine if you're doing stuff but not when you're trying to sleep.

"Hey Daikichi-Kun..."

"Yes?"

"Can I...take off mine too...?"

Yukiho's face turn bright red and looked as if steam could come out any minute.

"Yes" I said with a laugh.

"Don't worry, its dark out here so I wouldn't be able to see it, and when you get into the covers it'll be completely invisible."

"Ye, yeah,that's true, thanks you."

Yukiho gets out of the sleeping bag and started to strip down, in my mind I went "Seriously?"

This is actually the first time we're sleeping together. On Grandpa's island I had her sleeping on the bed so she wouldn't catch a cold again. Yet despite that, we're now going to sleep together, in just our underwear nonetheless.

I'm having a hard time keeping my composure, if it weren't for the environment, there would have been an "event" right about now.

"Oh, you're right! It feels so good!"

Yukiho lays next to me and my heart couldn't stop pounding.

"Good night, Daikichi-kun."

"Night."

Held her hands and closed my eyes.

(I can't sleep.)

I don't feep sleepy at all. 

I gave Yukiho's hand a squeeze with an unconcerned face. Then, Yukiho also squeezed back.

"I can't sleep..."

"Same..."

..........

"Daikichi-kun, can I stick a little closer?"

"What do you mean 'A little closer'?"

Yukiho then hugs my arm, her breast, which is more elastic then I expected, touched my shoulder.

"I...just thought...it will be safer..."

"Okay, then, uh, can I... do it too?"

"Yes....."

I turned my body to Yukiho and we hugged each other.

"Daikichi's heart, its beating so fast."

Yukiho giggles.

"It's the same for you too, Yukiho-chan"

Our faces are so close that I could feel Yukiho's breath as she exhales.

"Daikichi-kun....."

"Yukiho....."

Naturally our lips met, at first it was just a peckish kiss. But now, it has developed in to an passionate kiss.

"Yukiho's skin is so smooth."

"I'm all sweaty and sticky right now, so don't touch me too much."

"But this is the only time I can touch it."

"Mou....."

Though the cameras are off. We're still on the job, so we didn't go any farther. We just made out, caressed each other, and talked.

"Yukiho's hair is amazing, isn't it?"

"Is it the color? People often tell me that."

"No, I think the color is amazing as well. It's a nice silvery-white, did you dye it that way?"

"No, I was born with this color. It's not a disease as far as I can tell."

"I see. Not all Japanese people are born with black hair."

"Although not as light as me, there're girls born with lighter hair color like brown."

"That's true."

"So if it's not the color, then what is it?"

"Just the hair."

As we hugged I stroked her hair.

It's so silky and smooth, that it make it seem like a lie when she said she is sweaty and sticky.

"It's silky to the touch, it smells nice, and....."

"And?"

"It's so shiny, like it's been coated with sesame oil."

"Why use a term like 'Sesame Oil'?"

Yukiho started laughing and I laughed along with her.

"I just couldn't think of the right word."

"Ehe. But, thank you. A lot of people have complimented on my distinct hair, but it makes so much happier when Daikichi-kun does it."

"I'd like to feel that way too, so compliment me too."

"Are you sure? I could praise you till morning you know."

"Fufu."

For the next few hours we just flirted and made out.