Chapter 46: Naruko Is a Good Child
In Naruko's simple little head, this problem had been troubling her terribly.
Sasuko was her most important friend, while Yu was her favorite big brother.
The little girl racked her brains and finally came up with this "best of both worlds" solution—obediently call him "Yu" in front of Sasuko, then sweetly call him "Yu-nii" when Sasuko wasn't around.
This way she could satisfy Sasuko while ensuring Yu wouldn't think she was an impolite bad child.
Thinking of this, Naruko looked up, clutching her little dress, gazing at Yu expectantly.
Yu looked into Naruko's crystal-clear azure eyes, listening to her innocent words, and felt an inexplicable strange sensation in his heart. He actually felt a subtle sense of moral transgression...
He gently placed both hands on Naruko's thin shoulders, seriously meeting her eyes: "Naruko, from now on, just call me 'Yu' no matter when."
Hearing this, Naruko anxiously squirmed, her small hands twisting her clothes hem: "Then... then Yu..." She timidly looked up, "won't think I'm a bad child, right?"
Yu looked at her anxious appearance and found the little girl purely adorable.
He gently ruffled Naruko's fluffy golden hair: "How could that be? Naruko is so cute—how could you be a bad child?"
Getting Yu's affirmative answer, Naruko breathed a long sigh of relief and nodded her little head vigorously.
Great! Finally she didn't have to struggle between Sasuko and Yu anymore!
The little girl looked up at Yu's gentle, smiling eyes, and somehow felt an inexplicable surge of courage.
She suddenly stood on tiptoe and, with lightning speed, gave Yu's cheek a quick "chu" kiss.
The soft touch was gone in an instant. Naruko herself was startled by this sudden action, her face immediately flushing red.
"Yu... Yu, goodbye!"
She stammered out these words, turned and ran, nearly tripping over her own feet halfway before stumbling a few steps to steady herself.
Yu's cheek still retained that moist warmth. Watching Naruko's panicked fleeing figure, he couldn't help but shake his head and smile.
Just then, with a "creak," the door was pushed open by Sasuko.
She had already adjusted her mood and poked her head out to look around: "Where's that dummy?"
Usually at this time, that Naruko would cling around until the sun completely set before going home.
Yu smiled slightly: "Can't bear to see her go? Naruko was worried about not being able to get up tomorrow, so she went home early."
"Tch!" Sasuko proudly turned her head away. "As if!" She quickly walked to Yu's side, grabbing his sleeve and dragging him toward the house. "Come on, come on, Yu, let's go inside."
...
As twilight deepened, bright moonlight fell on the corridor.
Sasuko clutched her beloved little pillow, running barefoot "tap tap tap" toward Yu's room, her black hair flowing behind her.
"Yu~" she called softly, her small hand just touching the door handle when she found the door wouldn't budge—it was actually locked from inside.
"Sasuko." Yu's voice came through the door panel, carrying uncompromising determination. "Sleep by yourself tonight."
"Why!" Sasuko stamped her feet indignantly, her voice carrying grievance as she pressed her face against the door, rubbing back and forth. "It was always okay before!"
Yu inside the room, remembering the results of their previous co-sleeping experiences, rubbed his temples: "You have school tomorrow and need good rest."
"I promise I absolutely won't move around or stay up late this time!" Sasuko patted her small chest earnestly, her words childish but firm.
"..."
"....."
Seeing no response from inside, Sasuko immediately switched tactics.
She softly pressed against the door, using a sickeningly sweet voice to act spoiled: "Yu~ let me in~" Her little feet restlessly drew circles on the floor.
Yu's helpless sigh came from the room: "Sasuko, we agreed..."
"Yu... don't you like me anymore?" Sasuko suddenly lowered her voice, carrying a hint of sobbing.
This move never failed—she could even imagine Yu's conflicted expression right now.
Sure enough, Yu's breathing inside hitched, but he still held to his principles: "Sorry Sasuko... you said the same thing last time..."
Hearing this, Sasuko immediately changed face, her little feet stomping "thump thump" on the ground: "Yu! Big liar! You clearly said you liked me the most!"
Yu inside smiled bitterly and shook his head. This little girl really had his weak points figured out perfectly. But to break this bad habit, he had to steel his heart tonight no matter what.
Seeing the door remain unmoved, Sasuko pouted. She blinked her round black eyes and suddenly had an idea.
"Yu~" She softly pressed against the door panel, her voice so sugary it could be drawn into threads. "If we can't sleep together... then how about a different request~" Her small hand absently picked at the door crack.
The room was silent for a moment before Yu's helpless sigh finally came: "...What request?"
"Then... then I want Yu to kiss me..." By the last few words, Sasuko's voice unconsciously weakened, carrying shyness. "...Not too much to ask, right?"
After brief silence.
Rustling sounds came from inside the door. With a "click" of the opening door, Sasuko immediately threw herself into Yu's embrace, her fuzzy little head nuzzling around.
"You..." Yu helplessly ruffled her soft hair, suddenly noticing something and frowning slightly: "Why aren't you wearing socks again?"
Under the moonlight, those tender little feet were restlessly stepping on the cold floor.
Sasuko turned a deaf ear, looking up with big eyes full of expectation: "Yu, did you agree?"
Yu looked at her appearance and ultimately surrendered.
He nodded helplessly, slipping his hands under Sasuko's arms to easily lift this spoiled little one, leaning down to place a gentle kiss on her smooth forehead.
"Satisfied now?"
"Mm-hmm~ I knew Yu was the best~"
Sasuko tightly hugged Yu's neck, nuzzling her small face affectionately against his shoulder.
Yu couldn't help but pinch her soft little cheeks, then steadily supported her small body as he walked with gentle steps toward the other end of the corridor.
After reaching the room, Yu gently placed Sasuko on the bed and tucked her in. Just as he was about to turn off the lights and leave, Sasuko suddenly poked her little head out from the covers, mysteriously beckoning with her finger: "Yu~ come here~"
When Yu leaned down close, Sasuko suddenly gave his cheek a quick "chu" kiss. Before Yu could react, the little girl had quickly shrunk back under the covers.
"Hehe, Yu... good night..." came the muffled voice from under the blanket, carrying a hint of triumphant satisfaction.
Yu stood there stunned, raising an eyebrow.
Do all little girls nowadays like this style?
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