Chapter 2262: Stretching the time as much as possible

Chapter 2262: Stretching the time as much as possible



After breakfast, we decided to go to the nearby park to take a morning walk. The fresh air and the serene environment helped to clear our minds and allowed us to appreciate the beauty of our strengthened bond. When we passed by the public library where I first truly interacted with her, Rumi held my hand tightly, as if afraid that I would disappear if she let go.

How adorable. If only she knew that I was also that afraid that there might come a day when they would just suddenly tell me that they wanted to leave me. It was the thing I dreaded the most.

But that was a thought that was better off shelved at the back of my mind. For now, we were here, together, sharing this beautiful moment.

The gentle sunshine kissed our skin as we walked hand-in-hand as we reached a park where we could sit down and rest to talk about things. We brought up the interactive story booth that we'd be doing for the Cultural Festival, the activities that we could do in clubs, and a lot

more.

Rumi looked so at peace, so content, that I couldn't help but feel a sense of accomplishment for bringing that smile to her face.

Well, for sure, she'd go back to scolding me when I came late to the club next week. But that's also part of the joy, right?

After our walk, I started preparing to leave. She clung to me as if she didn't want me to go but couldn't voice it out properly. And so, I decided to prepare lunch for her again.

I was also worried that she might get gloomy once I left the house. All the memories we had yesterday and this morning should be enough but... there's no hurt adding more to it, right? As someone who already lived in this house alone for too long, Rumi wasn't really exactly a gloomy person. It's only this huge house.

She had hobbies of her own but mostly, it was reading a literature piece or just surfing the internet. She also goes out with her friends sometimes to hang out in tranquil spots in the city. Kana would sometimes join her too. And now that there's Rae, Otsuka-senpai, and Hana, they could also continue setting up more of it. If I am free, I'll naturally join them.

"Mhm. I love you too. Don't miss me too much but if you do, you know you can call me anytime, right?"

"Call you? What if you're busy?"

"Well, I'll message you as soon as I see it."

She pouted but didn't argue anymore. Before long, she sent me out to her door and we shared one more kiss before she pushed me out of the door, giggling.

"See you next week, Rumi," I called out with a wink before turning to leave. A step later, I heard the door opening again as she peeked her head out.

"See you, shameless Ruki."

And then she was gone again.

Really, was she that embarrassed to say goodbye? Or she's just holding back not to cling to me again? Yeah. That's more likely the case.

Upon reaching the train station, I sent a message to the girl, telling her to call the other girls. Her house shouldn't be so gloomy anymore.

As the train started moving, my head already shifted to my next destination... Eimi should be waiting for me by now. We have another supermarket date and maybe I can learn more dishes from her? As for Anzu-nee... if she's at home then... I'll just continue playing the role of her little brother and someone she can rely on that is close to a boyfriend.

Ah. Knowing that girl, I doubt she could act like that when Eimi was around. Last week was a special circumstance that allowed for us to be alone together.