An hour had passed.
Takeru's hair was completely dry now.
He sat on the edge of the bed, casually running his fingers through it.
Yuji glanced over.
"Your hair is really soft."
Takeru looked at him.
"Yeah."
He ran his fingers through it again.
"It also makes my hair feel like the most luxurious silk on Earth."
Nobara raised an eyebrow.
"That's a bold claim."
Takeru shrugged.
"Feel it."
Nobara hesitated.
Then reached over and lightly ran her fingers through his hair.
Her expression immediately changed.
"…Whoa."
Yuji laughed.
"Really?"
Nobara nodded.
"Okay…"
She touched it again.
"That is ridiculously soft."
One of the Shoko's looked over.
"Let me see."
She ran her fingers through Takeru's hair.
"…It actually is."
The other Shoko checked it too.
"Very smooth."
Takeru smiled.
"Told you."
Yuji reached over and carefully touched it.
"It's like…"
He searched for the right word.
"Silk."
Takeru pointed at him.
"Exactly."
Nobara laughed.
"So the four-in-one shampoo gives you super-soft hair and makes you smell like lavender, sakura leaves, and tangerine?"
"Yep."
She stared at him.
"What brand is this?"
Takeru grinned.
"I'm not telling."
Nobara's eyes narrowed.
"Why?"
"Because then everyone will steal my secret."
Yuji laughed.
"You're acting like you've discovered the fountain of youth."
Takeru ran a hand through his hair again.
"I discovered something better."
He smiled proudly.
"Perfect hair."
Everyone laughed.