CH 47

Chapter 47 – Swallowed by Himeka’s Pace

Saturday morning.

“Moriyama-kun! It’s morning! Please wake up!”

Strange…

Urushibara-san, why are you so worked up?

At the midterm study session, we had promised at 9:00, but Urushibara-san came at 7:30 and woke me up, so this time I set the alarm on my phone for 7:00…

And now I’ve been woken up just before 7am.

It’s true that we didn’t set a time this time because even if we had promised a time, she would have come early anyway, but isn’t this too early?

“What’s wrong, Moriyama-kun? You’re just sitting blankly right here. It’s morning already. Why don’t you get dressed and have breakfast?”

“……”

“Are you still half-asleep? Do you want me to help you change? I’d really like that, hah… Hah… (heavy breathing)”

“…I mean, what time is it?”

“Um, it’s 6:55.”

Looking at the time, Urushibara-san remained completely calm.

“……”

“Come on, let’s get you dressed. I’ll undress you, just put your hands up.”

Why am I now being made to take off my pajamas by Urushibara-san…

“Next, I’ll take off your bottom, so I’ll be flipping the futon over.”

“……”

“Is this loungewear okay? Can you wear it by yourself? No, I can do this too…”

“……”

“Okay, I’m done! Ufufu, Moriyama-kun, you seem firm, but you are a spoiled child, aren’t you♪?”

No, Urushibara-san is taking off my clothes and putting them on without permission.

“Come on, let’s go downstairs and wash your face. I heard breakfast is ready.”

Urushibara-san then grabbed both my hands, pulled me and forcibly dragged me out of bed …

“It’s cold… and I’m still sleepy…”

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Haruko and my dad haven’t woken up yet, so Urushibara-san and I have breakfast together.

“Yes, ahhn!”

‘Ahhn’ Munch, munch.

“Ufufu, it’s in your mouth.”

“Thank you very much. Urushibara-san, here.”

‘Ahhn’ Munch, munch.

“By the way, Urushibara-san, can I ask one thing?”

“Yes, what is it?”

“Don’t you think you came too early?”

“Hmm~, is it too early? But that’s fine, just think of all the learning you’ll get out of it.”

“No, I’m not a morning person. If it’s too early, I’m too sleepy to concentrate on my studies…”

“Then… when you’ve finished eating, let’s go for a walk with Dozle-kun to freshen up!”

“Hah… Urushibara-san, you’re very energetic this morning.”

“Ufufu, because I was looking forward to this day!”

What is it that drives Urushibara-san so much?

I can’t help but wonder.

◇◆◇

Walking with a Dozle.

I walk hand in hand with Urushibara-san as usual.

“Sometimes it’s nice to have a fresh walk in the morning like this♪”

“No, I’m cold and sleepy…”

“Mou~, Moriyama-kun, are you still half-asleep? If you don’t pull yourself together, you’ll fall over, you know? Ufufu.”

Urushibara-san’s in a crazy good mood today.

When we arrived at the usual primary school, I took off Dozle’s lead and let him play freely.

I’m sleepy, so I won’t be running around today.

“Moriyama-kun, let’s do flexibility exercises together! It will warm up your body!”

“Huh…”

As expected of a karate master.

She seems to do flexibility exercises every morning and has a soft body.

I was looking at the supple flexibility of Urushibara-san, who is very well-styled, and an idea suddenly came to me!

“Ah, that’s right! Urushibara-san. Can you teach me a karate pattern?”

“Karate pattern? Why all of a sudden?”

“I’ve been thinking about getting some exercise because my body is getting a bit slow. And since there’s a karate master here, I thought I’d learn from her.”

“Ufufu, that’s good. The basic patterns are easy, so let’s try it.”

I got into a face-to-face position with Urushibara-san.

“Let’s start with the most basic pattern.”

“Now open your feet shoulder-width apart. I will show you how to do it and you can copy me.”

“Osu!”

“Reply louder from the bottom of your stomach!”

“Osu!!!”

The kata practice continued for 20 minutes and ended with a final bow.

Even in the short time, the karate master was serious and strict. But it was more interesting than I expected.

“Moriyama-kun, you are a quick learner, aren’t you? Why don’t you start seriously?”

“No, I don’t think I can go that far…”

“I see, but if we have another opportunity, let’s practice together.”

“Osu!”

“Ufufu.”

“Then let’s go home and start studying.”

“Yes, let’s go home.”

Today’s Urushibara-san has her hair tied up in a ponytail with a lace ribbon, giving her a sharp and dignified expression. She’s dressed in a knit top, flared skirt, black tights and boots, with a coat over her jacket, a very feminine outfit that was not suitable for karate. She was very well dressed and beautiful.

It was also a privilege for me, as a friend, to be able to see Urushibara-san so beautiful and lovely right next to me.

Then Urushibara-san said, “Dozle~kun~! Let’s go home~!” and he came running and hugged Urushibara-san. Dozle is already good friends with Urushibara-san.

“Ugh, your mouth stinks, Dozle-kun!”

“Woof!”