(After the delicious dinner and the conversation that filled the house with warmth and fun, tiredness began to creep into everyone's faces. Misaki's mother suggested that Ahmed stay with them that night, as he seemed exhausted from the day's fatigue. Ahmed hesitated for a moment, then agreed with a shy smile, thanking her for her kindness.
There were not enough extra rooms in the house, so the main room was prepared with care. The traditional Japanese futons were laid out on the floor, and it was supposed that each of them would sleep on a separate mattress. However, the overwhelming fatigue, and perhaps a moment's oversight, made them fall asleep on the same bed, side by side, unintentionally.
The room settled into quiet shadows, where nothing could be heard but the breaths of the night and the monotonous rhythm of breathing. In the middle of the night, Ahmed woke up unexpectedly. He slowly opened his eyes to find Misaki beside him, sleeping peacefully with a look of contentment on her face. He continued to watch her in silence, drawn to the innocence of her features as she was deep in dreams. A quiet smile lingered on his lips, with gratitude for this moment he never imagined he would live, then he closed his eyes again, surrendering to sleep next to her.)