CH 29

“Kotoha-sama, I’m so sorry!”

A few dozen minutes later, I was apologizing to Kotoha.

“Okay, I understand, I Understand! You don’t have to apologize anymore!”

She says impatiently as I was apologizing with the momentum of getting down on my knees.

Phew… I managed to get her forgiveness. With relief, my mind has room to think of trivial things. It’s about Kotoha’s breasts.

It was a soft touch, by the way. But then again, Kotoha is a bit small chested—

“…Did you think of something rude just now?”

“What are you talking about?”

For some reason, Kotoha was glaring at me. Oh, I’m not sure if it’s true that girls can sense when a guy is thinking rude things, is it true after all?. When I was impressed, Kotoha withdrew his sharp gaze.

“…well, that’s fine.”

The cursing that I had expected to follow didn’t come. I’m a little relieved. It’s okay.

“I mean, it’s good.”

I muttered, and she gave me a trashy look.

“There won’t be a second time, will there? Would you like to taste another slap?”

She said in a cold voice. I quickly retracted my words.

“I’m sorry, it’s nothing!”

This is a complete change from the usual, why am I so scared?

Actually, the spot where Kotoha slapped me still tingles. I’m not sure what to do. I’m not sure I want to experience that pain again, no matter how much Kotoha slapped me.

Suddenly, I look at my watch and huffed. Before I knew it, it was past my normal bedtime. I couldn’t keep having this conversation forever, so I changed the subject.

“Kotoha, should we go to bed soon?”

Kotoha was still trying to say something, but

“Hmm, …that’s right”

She convinced me with a look that said, “I can’t help it”. At the same time of relief, an uncomfortable feeling comes over my body.

The distance between me and Kotoha is too far. Yesterday, I was hugging her so closely that we were so close. But now, we’re about one body away from each other.

I want to be closer to her. That thought swells up in me.

“I’m not sure what to say. I, I want to sleep in your arms again today. Is it okay?”

I’m sure he’ll say no since it’s right after the “chest dive” incident. I’m not sure if I’m going to be able to do that. Then Kotoha said.

“…You can do what you want, can’t you?”

That’s how she replied without hesitation. In other words, she was telling me in a roundabout way, “It’s okay!”. She seems to think she doesn’t know, but I know she’s hiding her embarrassment! I was in a good mood thinking about it when Kotoha gave me the okay.

“…Tsuzuri-kun, good night.”

A moment later, she said this in a small voice and jumped into my chest. I could smell her sweet scent and feel her warmth. It was so sudden that I was thrown for a loop.

“It’s the usual payback”

The expression on her face disappeared and she smiled wickedly.

“Oh, oh….”

So cute! Too cute! I think again while admiring her angelic smile. I’ll never let her go. I will never leave her. But now is not the time to express such a determination. I continue to speak, trying to maintain this sweet and gentle atmosphere.

“Good night Kotoha, I wish I could sleep with you again tomorrow.”

When I expressed my desire, Kotoha said as if to hide her embarrassment.

“…Uuu! It’s so annoying!

She’s in my arms, popping and tapping my chest. The angelic-looking smile from earlier seems to have left the scene. Feeling somewhat reassured by Kotonoha’s childlike richness of emotion I say…

“Kotoha, seriously, if you don’t go to bed soon you won’t be able to wake up tomorrow okay?”

“Uh, …that’s right.”

Kotoha looked slightly unhappy but obeyed my words quietly.

“Well Kotoha, good night.”

I’m not sure if you’ve seen this before.

“Good night, and I won’t sleep with you tomorrow! Tsuzuri-kun you idiot.

She says and presses her head grimly against my chest. While laughing bitterly at Kotoha who is not honest to the end, I wrap her gently. In order to feel this irreplaceable daily life with my whole body.

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