"Beep, beep, beep." "Beep, beep, beep." It seemed there was no signal in the haunted house earlier, causing the phone to only receive messages now.
Mochizuki took out his phone to check and saw that Shiina Mahiru had sent him a message about ten minutes ago.
Shiina Mahiru's Line profile picture was a cute cartoon bear.
Someone: I'm already out, hehe.
Someone: I'm waiting for you here (picture).
Then Shiina Mahiru attached a selfie of her upper body under a large tree.
There were also some noticeable landmarks around.
...
Someone: Not out yet?
It seems I won...
Light Novelist Wang Yue: Just got out, I'm coming now.
Mochizuki didn't expect Shiina Mahiru to be so fast; it seemed he had been delayed by Yui Yuigahama for too long.
Clicking on the photo Shiina Mahiru sent, Mochizuki subconsciously clicked save, as it would make it easier to find her later.
Looking at the photo and surveying the surrounding environment, Mochizuki walked through the crowd and quickly spotted Shiina Mahiru's figure.
Shiina Mahiru was feeling a bit troubled now, with a slightly gloomy expression on her face.
While standing here for a while, several boys had already come up to talk to her, but she politely refused them all.
However, aside from this, there were no other noticeable landmarks nearby, and Shiina Mahiru was worried that Mochizuki would have trouble finding her if she left.
Fortunately, Mochizuki sent a message saying he was on his way, which made Shiina Mahiru unable to help but show a hint of a smile.
This caused the nearby boys to look over a couple more times, only to be dragged away by their female companions, who were grumbling and pulling their ears.
Soon, Mochizuki arrived in front of Shiina Mahiru.
"Sorry, have you been waiting long?"
"It's fine."
"Why are you still wearing a mask?"
"Oh, I forgot to take it off."
To prevent Yui Yuigahama from recognizing him, Mochizuki had run off while still wearing the mask.
Shiina Mahiru proactively handed Mochizuki a tissue to wipe his sweat, this time not being as careless as last time.
Shiina Mahiru slightly wrinkled her nose and took a deep breath of the nearby air, feeling like there was a girl's perfume scent on Mochizuki.
Could it be that Mochizuki-kun was approached by a girl again, which is why it took him so long?
"I didn't expect you to be so fast, Shiina!"
Mochizuki said with a wry smile; he had originally thought he had victory in his grasp.
Hearing the news of her victory, Shiina Mahiru's previous gloom vanished.
"Hehe, a bet's a bet, you have to accept the loss."
"Yes, I know."
Seeing Shiina Mahiru's somewhat hesitant expression, Mochizuki asked another question.
"What's wrong?"
"Waiting for you here, well, a lot of people came up to talk to me."
Shiina Mahiru said shyly, wanting to see Mochizuki's reaction.
But Mochizuki's expression was normal; in his understanding, wasn't it completely normal for a girl like Shiina Mahiru to be approached?
It would have been strange if someone had approached him yesterday.
"Sorry, sorry, let's quickly go to the next place."
Seeing no reaction from Mochizuki, Shiina Mahiru felt a little disappointed, and she didn't know why.
The two left the large tree and headed to other game areas.
The boys around watched as such a beautiful girl turned out to already be taken; it was truly heartbreaking.
But some people also felt that the two were a perfect match.
...
Next, they participated in some relaxed game projects.
Mochizuki was also happy to have some leisure time and didn't encounter Yui Yuigahama again.
Time reached five o'clock.
Mochizuki and Shiina Mahiru were preparing to leave; Mochizuki had originally wanted to eat dinner before going back.
However, considering the large crowd and Shiina Mahiru saying there were leftovers from yesterday at home, they decided to go back and cook.
...
They returned home smoothly, and just like yesterday, Shiina Mahiru came to Mochizuki's place to cook after taking a shower and changing clothes.
During dinner, the two chatted about their day at the amusement park, and it was quite enjoyable.
After dinner, the two sat together watching television.
Later, when asked why he stayed in the haunted house for so long, Mochizuki replied that he helped a lost girl, which caused the delay.
This made Shiina Mahiru unable to help but sigh that Mochizuki seemed to be having a lot of romantic encounters after getting his haircut.
Mochizuki, on the other hand, asked what she wanted to do with the one condition, and Shiina Mahiru said she hadn't thought of anything yet and wanted to save it.
Unknowingly, it was already quite late.
Mochizuki glanced at his phone; it was already eleven o'clock, and usually Shiina Mahiru never stayed this late.
It seemed Shiina Mahiru had forgotten the time.
Mochizuki turned to the side, wanting to ask Mahiru if she wasn't going home yet?
Mochizuki was startled, not knowing when, but Shiina Mahiru had actually fallen asleep.
Her originally caramel-colored eyes were tightly closed, and he could see her long, willow-like eyelashes, her well-formed nose, and her cherry-colored lips, which looked very attractive.
Her chest also had a slight rise and fall with her breathing.
If he listened carefully in the quiet, he could hear a faint puffing sound, suggesting she was sleeping very soundly.
Mochizuki was a little flustered, thinking, "Oh no, what should I do?"
Shiina Mahiru was too careless; she actually fell asleep in his house like this, placing too much trust in him.
However, thinking about it, it made sense.
After all, she had spent the whole day at the amusement park, playing such exciting rides; her body was already very tired, the journey was also hard, and she had to come back to cook at night…
Mochizuki moved closer to Shiina Mahiru and gently shook her arm, trying to wake her up.
"Shiina, wake up."
…Not only was there no reaction, but something even more unexpected happened to Mochizuki.
Shiina Mahiru's body began to tilt, and then she fell over.
What should he do now?
Mochizuki's mind raced, thinking about how to handle the situation.
"What to do? What to do?"
"Should I just wake her up? She looks so soundly asleep that it's hard to bear disturbing her."
Oh, Mochizuki thought he could look for keys in Shiina Mahiru's clothes pocket; there should be some.
But, for him to fumble for keys on Shiina Mahiru's body, then break into her home, enter her room, and put her back in bed, wasn't that a bit too outrageous?
How many years in prison for trespassing?
Thinking about it so carefully, Mochizuki was a little hesitant to act.
After much thought, Mochizuki decided it would be better for Shiina Mahiru to sleep in his room.
Then he himself would sleep on the sofa.
Mochizuki Yo didn't want to dwell on it any longer.
Because, the position Shiina Mahiru was in, leaning against him, was also making him very uncomfortable.
Let's just end this quickly!
Mochizuki extended one hand and gently wrapped it around Shiina Mahiru's back, while the other hand went under her knees.
Applying a little force with his arms, he slowly lifted Shiina Mahiru and walked towards the room.
Mochizuki could feel that Shiina Mahiru's body was very light; well, he had carried her on his back last time too.
Soon, Mochizuki successfully carried Shiina Mahiru into the room and gently laid her down on the bed.
Lying on the soft bed, Shiina Mahiru's sleeping face became more relaxed, and she even curled up slightly, adjusting herself into a comfortable position.
During this time, there were no signs of Shiina Mahiru waking up, which made Mochizuki breathe a sigh of relief.
If Shiina Mahiru had woken up at this moment, it might have been very awkward, and neither of them would know how to face the other.
Looking at the cute sleeping face in front of him, Mochizuki's heart couldn't help but beat a little faster.
Mochizuki quickly helped Shiina Mahiru cover herself with the duvet, then turned off the light and closed the door, quietly exiting the room.
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