C3 Part78

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However, despite being unsure if he

should move away, and extremely unsettled on the inside, he gave into

that position. Kusamakura’s breath he could hear by his ear made his

heart race.

—I’m a man, Kusamakura-san is also a

man……is being unused to people supposed to have such a powerful

effect……

Kusamakura’s

hand was bigger than Tatsumi’s. He was never aware his own hands were

small, but his large palm around Tatsumi’s thin wrist made him more

than aware. The body heat touching his back felt warmer than the palm

of his hand. The smell coming from Kusamakura wasn’t anything like

sweat or his natural scent, but the smell of fresh grass, which suited

his name. The breath he felt by his ear made his face turn red. He

also became aware of how fast his heart was beating.

—……he

must not have noticed. How unusually nervous I’ve become. If he

notices, he’ll probably think I’m weird……even I think so.

He

tried to put a little distance between himself and Kusamakura, but he

would immediately close the distance, pushing against his body.

Surprised by the lack of personal space Kusamakura had, he was no

longer able to hide how anxious he was about what he should do in

this situation.

“Um……”

“Hm?”

“I-I’m

all right now, so……”