Volume 1 - CH 1.6

Chapter 1 - Reunion (Part 6)

"That must be difficult. Chiharu-san, she must be a very strange person, right?"

"Not just strange, but super strange. She left a strong impact in a short time."

Hoshimiya, who finished bathing, smiled wryly and replied, "Haha...."

Now Hoshimiya was wearing pink pajamas. The tear stains on his cheeks were gone, and his hair, which was being dried with a hairdryer, was shiny and reflected the light.

Perhaps it was due to the fact that he had taken off his glasses, but Hoshimiya's well-defined face was clearly visible.

"Sorry. You don't like it when I'm mistaken for your girlfriend, do you?"

"I don't hate it. I'm just a little surprised."

I told Hoshimiya what I talked about with Mondo-san.

But I didn't tell him about that one. There was no way I could tell him.

"Well, Kuromine-kun..."

"Well, Hoshimiya-san."

The position changed. Hoshimiya was sitting upright on the bed. While I was sitting on the floor.

"Where do you want to... sleep?"

"I can sleep in front of the door."

"No, you can't do that. You have to sleep in the right place or your body will hurt."

"So, what are you going to do? Sleep in that bed with me?"

".............Yes, that's fine."

"Uh, really?"

Hoshimiya, whose face was as red as a bomb that was about to explode, turned around and started playing with her hair. ......Are you a girl who likes to play around?

I don't think it's right to sleep in the same bed with a guy who has nothing to do with you, no matter how much you want it.

The first thing that came to my mind was the fact that this girl was a little shy.

Was she really worried about me and suggesting that we sleep in the same bed?

"Kuromine-kun? You're ...... looking at me too much-------"

"Ah, sorry."

"But, really, I ...... didn't mean it. If you try something naughty ...... I'll be really angry......."

"Don't worry. I have no intention of doing so. I swear I won't touch Hoshimiya, no matter what. I don't even want to touch you. I never thought about touching Hoshimiya. That's impossible."

"-----I'm surprised to hear you say that much."

It seemed that saying it as a reminder had the opposite effect. Hoshimiya's lips pouted in dissatisfaction.

"I can't sleep near the entrance, right? In that case, I'll sleep here."

"Isn't that ...... floor?"

"Yes."

"Won't it hurt?"

"It's okay, the carpet is soft...."

"Well .... but..."

"Do you really want to sleep with a man that badly?"

"Can you stop talking like I'm a bit*h? I've never done anything like that before."

"I see. So you're still a virgin."

"Why are you saying that?! Even though I tried to make it unclear!"

"Don't worry. I'm still a virgin too."

"You pervert!"

I was really scolded by ....... Hoshimiya. I had learned something from our previous exchange.

That Hoshimiya is... naive.

It's easy to imagine from his current quiet appearance, but it's hard to believe considering his crazy fashion at school.

"Well, I'm going to bed. Good night."

I lay down on the floor without waiting for Hoshimiya's reply.

"......All right. But don't push yourself too hard."

"Yes."

Hoshimiya turned off the lights in the room and said, "In that case, I'll turn off the lights."

"Good night, Kuromine-kun."

"Good night, Hoshimiya."

I heard the sound of the futon being pulled over the bed. In the hazy darkness, I could see Hoshimiya's reclining figure.

"............"

I never thought that I would sleep in the same room as Hoshimiya.

Oh, what excuse will I give the train station? I'm not sure if I need to make an excuse.

I've already been rejected. I don't even need to make excuses to start over.

What should I do starting tomorrow? I'm sure I'll have to face my childhood friend.

I don't know what kind of face I should make.

It's just my guess, but since he's my childhood friend, I'm not sure if I'll be able to make the same face as usual. ....... I feel like he'll treat me normally like he always does. I'm not sure how much I'll be able to do with it.

"Su ....... su....."

I can hear you sleeping soundly. You're already fast asleep, aren't you? Okay, I'll go straight to sleep too.

There's no point in thinking about it now. If my childhood sweetheart says, "Good morning!" I just have to say, "Shut up! You suggestive woman!"

I was devising a plan that I could never carry out, and my consciousness gradually faded.

* * *

The alarm on my phone ringing in my ears woke me up.

Fumbling around for the phone, I picked it up, turned off the alarm, and at the same time, checked the clock. It was 4:00 am.

I had to wake up early for a three-hour bike ride. ......But I was sleepy.

I took off the jersey I'd borrowed from Hoshimiya and replaced it with the one I'd worn until last night.

I thought it wouldn't be good for safety if I left without telling him, so I headed towards Hoshimiya, who was sound asleep in his bed. .......I don't mean to look at his sleeping face, okay?

"......Dad, mom......."

To my surprise, Hoshimiya was crying with tears from the corner of his eyes and calling his parents in a low voice. .......You love your parents a lot, don't you?

She even cried at the mere thought of them leaving.

"Hoshimiya."

"......nn, eh?"

After calling out to him while gently shaking his shoulders, Hoshimiya finally opened his eyes and looked at me with blank eyes. It seemed like he hadn't realized reality yet.

"Kuromine-kun ...... why are you in my house? Is this a dream?"

"You're not dreaming. Yesterday, you let me stay over, didn't you?"

I continued to speak, despite feeling somewhat uncomfortable.

"Hmm... right. What time is it?

"4 o'clock. Sorry for waking you up so early. I just wanted to tell you before I left. You should lock the door."

"Woah .... good morning."

"I know it's late, but morning too."

Wait, is this what Hoshimiya looks like when he wakes up from sleep? I get the impression that he's young and adorable.