Chapter 83

"Please feed me."

When Arisa made this request, Yuzuru was a little surprised.

She had shown her vulnerability before, asking him to lend her his chest and such...

But this felt like a first, a new kind of capriciousness.

(Well... she does have a cold, so she must be feeling weak.)

Of course, there was no reason to refuse.

Yuzuru nodded, picked up a piece of peach with a fork, and brought it to Aria's lips.

"Here."

"Ahn..."

Arisa opened her mouth slightly and took the peach in.

Yuzuru slowly pulled the fork out from her lustrous lips.

Arisa chewed slowly and swallowed the peach.

Then she opened her mouth slightly again.

"More, please."

"Ah..."

Yuzuru felt a bit strange but still brought more peach to Arisa's mouth.

This was just taking care of her.

However, for some reason, it felt sensual.

At the same time, it felt like feeding a fledgling, evoking a protective instinct.

Confused by this twisted feeling, Yuzuru finished "feeding" Aria.

He gave her water and medicine.

He also changed her ice pack and cooling patch.

"Yuzuru... umm..."

"It's okay. I'll stay until evening."

He wouldn't leave immediately.

Yuzuru tried to reassure Aria, but she shook her head.

"Not that... but..."

"What's wrong?"

"Please hold my hand until I fall asleep..."

Arisa asked with moist eyes, looking quite mentally exhausted.

Yuzuru gently took Aria's hand.

Her hand was very soft, beautiful, and warm.

Arisa closed her eyes, looking relieved.

After a while, she started to breathe softly and fell asleep.

Yuzuru carefully released her hand without waking her and quietly left the room.

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"Yuzuru... Yuzuru..."

Around 4:30 PM.

Yuzuru, who was using his smartphone in the living room to look up how to take care of someone with a cold, stood up when he heard Aria's voice.

It was a cute, lonely voice, like a fledgling calling for its parent.

Yuzuru immediately went to Aria's room.

"Yuzuru..."

When Aria saw Yuzuru's face, she looked relieved.

She seemed to have felt lonely when she woke up and found him gone.

"No, I'm sorry. I thought it would be better if I didn't get infected."

Of course, Yuzuru wouldn't be affected by a mere cold, but he thought Aria might worry if he got sick.

"I understand. ...I'm glad you're here."

Aria looked up at Yuzuru, her cheeks flushed, her eyes moist, and her expression pleading for something.

Yuzuru didn't know what Aria was asking for, so he tried petting her head.

Aria closed her eyes and seemed to enjoy it, reminding Yuzuru of their family dog back home, making him chuckle.

"Aria, are you hungry?"

"Hungry..."

Just as Aria was about to answer, her stomach growled softly.

Aria's face turned even redder.

"I want to eat..."

"Alright. I bought some instant congee. I'll warm it up. Also, are you thirsty? Should I bring you something to drink first?"

"Yes, please."

Aria nodded slightly.

First, Yuzuru took a cold Pocari Sweat from the fridge and gave it to Aria.

After confirming that she was drinking, he went to the kitchen.

He transferred the congee to a bowl and warmed it in the microwave.

Then he brought it to Aria with a spoon.

"Um..."

"Do you want me to feed you?"

"...Yes."

Yuzuru took the spoon, blew on it to cool it down, and slowly brought it to Aria's lips.

Aria took the spoon into her mouth.

She must have been very hungry and tired, as she finished eating quickly.

"Do you want some canned peaches?"

"...Please."

She seemed a bit unsatisfied, so Yuzuru gave her the leftover canned peaches from lunch.

After that, he gave her water and medicine and took her temperature.

Her fever had dropped to the low 37s.

"Let's change your pillow for now."

"Um, before that, I have a request."

"What is it? I'll do anything I can."

When Yuzuru said this, Aria, looking a bit nervous and with a flushed face, made her request.

"I want to wipe my body."

"Ah... that makes sense."

She had been sweating a lot.

She probably wanted to wipe her body and change her clothes.

The sheets might need changing too.

"I'll prepare some wet towels."

"Thank you."

Aria nodded, looking nervous.

Despite the odd atmosphere, Yuzuru prepared several wet towels.

"Alright, Aria. I'll go out, so please wipe your body and change your clothes. Then I'll change the sheets."

"...Thank you."

Aria nodded and took the towels.

After confirming this, Yuzuru tried to leave the room, but...

"Wait, please."

Aria called out to Yuzuru in a weak voice.

Yuzuru turned around, wondering what was wrong.

"What... what are you doing!"

When Yuzuru turned around, Aria was unbuttoning her nightgown one by one.

Her slightly sweat-dampened breasts and white, modest undergarments were visible.

After unbuttoning all the buttons, Aria turned her back.

She then slightly took off her nightgown, exposing her white shoulders.

She turned her face slightly, her cheeks as red as a tomato.

"Yuzuru..."

Aria called Yuzuru's name in a strangely seductive voice.

Shaking with embarrassment but speaking clearly, she said:

"My back... I can't reach it. Can you wipe it for me?"

She then completely took off her nightgown.

Her back, damp with sweat and flushed pink, was revealed.

The hook of her white bra was the only thing slightly covering her back.

The top part of her wet, white panties was visible at the waist of her pants.

"Please..."

Aria asked again in a barely audible voice.

Yuzuru couldn't help but swallow hard.

"Since I'm doing this, I should... take off my clothes too... it would be rude not to..."

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