Chapter 224: [Caught In The Heat]

The fireworks illuminated the two of us.

Closing my eyes, I was captivated by Ah-nee, waiting patiently for her response.

Gulp.

Unintentionally, my throat made a sound.

No! What am I thinking?

My affection is solely for the VTuber Anegasaki Monet.

Even now, I believe in maintaining the boundary between fan and subject.

Nevertheless, when I watch Ah-nee, I feel an intense tightness in my chest.

It seems Im becoming drawn not only to her as a VTuber but also as a person.

Iroha-chan

Ah-nee

Gradually, our faces drew closer.

I couldnt understand my own feelings.

My mind wasnt functioning properly.

It was as if I were caught in a fever, feeling dazed.

Ha, A

Ah-nees breath touched my lips.

Intensely hot.

Iroha-chan, about you

Ah-nee, I also

I slowly closed my eyes.

In the silence, the sound of fireworks echoed louder than ever.

-Achoo!!!

Ah-nee sneezed loudly.

Her nose was running.

At a time like this!?

I was about to complain that she ruined the atmosphere, but then I noticed.

A sneeze?

Ah-nee, let me borrow your forehead for a moment.

Huh?

I brushed Ah-nees bangs aside and lightly bumped foreheads with her.

This wouldnt precisely measure her body temperature.

But even so.

Its hot!? Ah-nee, youre really hot!

Ah-nee seemed perfectly fine.

I thought things might take a turn for the worse, but with this, its a bit of a relief.

She murmured softly.

Id like to scold the two who caused this absurd misunderstanding.

But accidentally reading their lips and knowing the content, Ill refrain from questioning them.

Ugh~. What about the planned live stream~, and the filming~?

You can do those once youre feeling better. Also, thats not filming, its achoo!

I sniffled and tilted my head.

Somehow, I feel a bit under the weather too.

I took out the thermometer and checked.

Ah, I see.

I seem to have caught Ah-nees infection.

I sighed in relief.

It wasnt just Ah-nee who was acting strangely at that time.

But, in a different sense, I was also caught in the heat.

Not falling in love, but just babbling due to a fever.

It must be that.

Otherwise, I might have really started to feel something for Ah-nee.

No, no, no. Absolutely not. Wait, what!?

Are you okay with the cold, Iroha-chan~!? Lie down right away~!

Rest, Iroha! Well take care of you!

Mai and Angu Ogu approached me with tremendous force.

Th-these guys

Mai and Angu Ogu, your reactions are too similar to when Ah-nee was sick, arent they?

Well~ Its like We still cant believe that big sis caught a cold.

Could it be that if its Anego, shell be fine in no time, right?

Ah, this is more about deeds than likability.

Show more concern for onee-chan~!

Ah-nee half-cried and shouted. I gave a wry smile.

It happened that night.

Iroha, chan.

Ah-nees breath tickled my ear.

The bed creaked.

My heart was pounding loudly.