The door opened.
A petite, adorable girl with short gray hair came into view.
"Tomori-chan?"
Kitahara Makoto's face showed a hint of surprise.
He had originally thought it would be Anon trying to sneak over for 'revenge,' but he didn't expect it to be the super well-behaved Tomori.
"Makoto-kun, are you feeling unwell?"
Takamatsu Tomori nervously walked in.
"My body is perfectly normal," Kitahara Makoto looked puzzled, "What's wrong?"
"I suddenly remembered just now, I once saw a news report about a high school student who drank a large bottle of ice water after playing basketball and then was in life-threatening danger; drinking ice water after strenuous exercise is very dangerous, especially when it's hot in the summer," Takamatsu Tomori's eyes were filled with worry, "Makoto-kun, you drank such a large glass of ice water in one go after running back; won't that be dangerous?"
Kitahara Makoto's eyes softened, and he said gently:
"Don't worry, that's just a low-probability event; I feel perfectly comfortable right now, not uncomfortable at all."
After running back, he first went to the bathroom to take a bath with Anon, and only then did he drink the ice water, so there was no need to worry at all.
It was a pity that the secret of bathing together had been sealed by Anon, and he absolutely couldn't tell anyone; Kitahara Makoto couldn't tell the truth, so he could only reach out and pat Tomori's little head, saying gently:
"Tomori, go back to your room; don't worry, if I feel unwell, I'll tell you."
"..."
Takamatsu Tomori was silent for two seconds, then quietly clenched her right hand into a small fist, blushing as she whispered:
"I want to sleep with Makoto-kun tonight."
"Hmm?"
Takamatsu Tomori's small face was flushed crimson, and she rarely expressed her feelings, her eyes firm as she said:
"I'm worried, and I want to stay by Makoto-kun's side all the time."
Kitahara Makoto pondered for two seconds, then gently agreed:
"It's fine by me... but I need to tell Anon first."
"Anon is already asleep," Takamatsu Tomori gently shook her head, "Let's not wake Anon now; we'll tell her tomorrow morning."
"That's fine too," Kitahara Makoto said softly, "...Shall we rest then?"
"Okay."
Takamatsu Tomori walked to the bed and nervously sat down.
Although she had mustered the courage to choose to stay and sleep together, it was her first time spending the night with a boy, and they were about to share a bed; even for an eccentric girl, she couldn't help but feel nervous at this moment.
"Tomori, do you want to sleep on the inside or the outside?"
Kitahara Makoto asked softly.
"On the inside..." Takamatsu Tomori replied softly, "Sleeping closer to the wall feels safer."
"Then Tomori, go to the inside."
Once Takamatsu Tomori was settled, Kitahara Makoto said softly:
"Shall I turn off the light?"
"No…"
"What's wrong?"
"If you turn off the light, I won't be able to see Makoto-kun. If Makoto-kun feels unwell, I can find out immediately."
Kitahara Makoto: "…"
Originally, he thought Tomori was afraid of the dark, but he didn't expect her to be worried about his safety. Kitahara Makoto felt the softest part of his heart being strongly touched, and he couldn't help but say gently:
"It's been an hour since I drank the ice water, and nothing has happened for so long. There's no need to worry…"
"No, we can't let our guard down."
Takamatsu Tomori was quite persistent.
"How about this?" Kitahara Makoto's heart suddenly stirred, remembering a Sega starry sky light he had bought before, "Let's use the starry sky light."
Kitahara Makoto got out of bed and found the starry sky light from the cabinet.
He turned off the ceiling light and turned on the starry sky light, and a brilliant galaxy was immediately projected onto the ceiling.
"So beautiful…"
Takamatsu Tomori's eyes widened, and she unconsciously let out a soft gasp.
"A few days ago, I saw a recommended video for a starry sky light on Niconico. Thinking that Tomori would like it, I bought one out of curiosity," Kitahara Makoto explained softly, "Originally, I planned to experience it myself first. If the effect was good enough, I would buy a new starry sky light for you when Tomori's birthday comes in November."
"Eh?"
Takamatsu Tomori turned her head to look over: "How does Makoto-kun know my birthday?"
"I asked Soyo a long time ago. I originally planned to give Tomori a surprise on her birthday." Kitahara Makoto lay down on his back, reaching his right hand inwards to grope for Takamatsu Tomori's small hand, "Since I've taken it out early now, I'll give you the starry sky light tomorrow, and then prepare other birthday gifts when your birthday comes."
Takamatsu Tomori gently squeezed his hand back, her eyes sparkling under the starry sky:
"Makoto-kun always being by my side is the best birthday gift."
Kitahara Makoto: "…"
Wait.
What about the promised silence?
Don't suddenly say such touching words!
Takamatsu Tomori's eyes sparkled, and her voice was very soft:
"Compared to the cosmic galaxy, we are as tiny as dust. At night, I often overthink things alone. Such a vast universe, such tiny us, being able to meet in a corner of the universe, and our hearts still beating for each other, must be a miracle among miracles, right?"
"No matter what happens in the future, being able to meet Makoto-kun… I'm very happy."
"…"
Kitahara Makoto exhaled lightly, then rolled over to Takamatsu Tomori's side, looking down at her with burning eyes and saying:
"Tomori, do you know what the consequences of those words you just said are?"
"Consequences?"
Takamatsu Tomori blinked her eyes in confusion, feeling inexplicably nervous and uneasy.
Those were words she had always hidden in her heart, and she had just blurted them out involuntarily. Could it be that, like when she was a child, she had said something inappropriate, and that's why Makoto-kun was angry?
Kitahara Makoto's fingers moved, spreading apart Tomori's fingers, changing to a position where their fingers were interlocked:
"I originally only planned to sleep well, but those words just now made me super want to kiss Tomori. If I don't kiss you, I definitely won't be able to sleep tonight."
Upon hearing this, Takamatsu Tomori's small face quickly turned red, and her gaze drifted away, turning her small face aside.
"May I kiss Tomori?"
Kitahara Makoto asked with burning eyes.
"Y-yes…"
Since she said yes, Kitahara Makoto naturally didn't hesitate at all. He simply lowered his head and kissed Tomori's soft, moist cherry lips.
A few minutes later.
Kitahara Makoto wiped the strands from the corner of his lips and took another deep breath, saying:
"Can I kiss you again?"
"Th-that…"
"No rejection, so that means yes."
"…"
Half an hour later.
It wasn't until Tomori's lips were slightly swollen that Kitahara Makoto finally let Tomori go and chose to rest.
There was no other way. Although Anon wasn't next to him, Tomori was feeling unwell today, so he had to be well-behaved no matter what.
There's no need to say more about what happened next.
Anon next door had clearly already fallen into a dream. After Tomori fell asleep, Kitahara Makoto transformed into a nightmare, entering the dream woven by Hana, and then the three of them studied together in the dream.
The night passed without a word.
The next day.
When Kitahara Makoto opened his eyes, he felt a warm and soft pressure on his arm. Looking down, Takamatsu Tomori had rolled over at some point. She probably had a habit of hugging a pillow, and at this moment, she was hugging his arm, sleeping sweetly.
Quietly pulling out his arm, Kitahara Makoto got out of bed, left the room, and went downstairs to prepare breakfast.
Arriving downstairs.
Kitahara Makoto was washing his face and brushing his teeth when he suddenly heard footsteps. Turning his head, he saw a pink-haired girl with messy hair.
"Anon, good morning."
Kitahara Makoto greeted her.
"Morning…"
Chihaya Anon raised her hand to cover her mouth, yawning and responding sleepily.
After greeting him, Chihaya Anon suddenly remembered what had happened last night, her pretty face quickly flushing red as she glared fiercely at him:
"Pervert, don't come within three meters of me in the future!"
Kitahara Makoto replied while brushing his teeth:
"Why?"
Chihaya Anon's eyes showed disdain:
"As the saying goes, 'he who touches vermilion will be stained red, he who touches ink will be stained black.' I don't want to be assimilated into a pervert by you!"
Splash.
Kitahara Makoto turned on the faucet to rinse his mouth:
"How am I a pervert?"
Chihaya Anon's pretty face flushed, and the small fangs at the corners of her mouth gleamed coldly:
"You know it in your heart!"
Kitahara Makoto said unhurriedly:
"You don't say anything when you're comfortable, and only call me a pervert afterwards…"
"I didn't feel comfortable at all!!!"
Chihaya Anon clenched her pink fists in embarrassment, her eyes suspicious:
"When I woke up just now, I didn't see Tomori, and she's not downstairs now… Could Tomori be in your room?"
"That's right, she's indeed in my room."
Kitahara Makoto nodded in acknowledgment.
"Huh?!"
Chihaya Anon immediately raised her voice, the small fangs at the corners of her mouth gleamed coldly, and a surge of anger erupted.
Last night, he did such outrageous things to her in the bathroom, and after she fell asleep, he actually tricked Tomori over… Death penalty!
He must hang the pervert Kitahara on the mast!
Kitahara Makoto was not flustered at all, and simply recounted the incident of Tomori's night raid.
"That's something Tomori would do…" Chihaya Anon pursed her beautiful lips, then said suspiciously, "With just the two of you there, you didn't finish off Tomori, did you?"
"I didn't."
"Tsk, I don't believe you didn't do anything." Chihaya Anon puffed out her pink cheeks, her tone slightly sour, "You're so perverted and lewd, who knows how you taken advantage of Tomori last night!"
Kitahara Makoto raised an eyebrow slightly:
"Is Anon jealous?"
"Huh?"
Chihaya Anon crossed her arms over her chest, naturally not admitting that she was jealous, her pretty face full of disdain:
"You're just a fake Boyfriend-kun. Understand your status and position, pervert. Don't take things for granted."
Kitahara Makoto stepped forward, and just as Anon was about to escape, he quickly reached out and grabbed the pink-haired girl's wrist:
"I thought Anon would hide when she saw me today. It seems necessary to make you recall what happened last night."
Chihaya Anon quickly turned her pretty face away, completely flustered:
"Go away!"
"If I go away just because you tell me to, wouldn't that be very dishonorable?"
"I-I'm sorry… I was wrong…"
"…"
After breakfast.
The three of them left for school together.
The last day before the exam passed quickly. Neither the teachers nor the students were focused on class anymore.
After school in the afternoon, Kitahara Makoto, as usual, studied with Kita and Bocchi-chan. The two girls still couldn't complete the punishment challenge. Tomori didn't come for dream cultivation tonight, as her parents were still at home. Anon, on the other hand, was hiding as far away as possible.
In the blink of an eye, it was Wednesday.
The final exams officially arrived.