1454 Staying the night

“Huh? Where am … No, I fell asleep!”

Like most people who probably didn’t expect to fall asleep somewhere, Fuyu’s body jerked upright at the same time as she opened her eyes as she tried to look around and check her surroundings. Then, it took her a few seconds to realize her current situation.

Upon spotting me on a nearby sofa, watching over her, the girl went rigid as a sense of shame covered up her previously peacefully sleeping face. She picked up a cushion and covered her face with it as if it was going to make her disappear from my eyes.

Somehow, seeing her reaction brought a smile to my face. But then again, laughing at her would be wrong so…

“You can sleep more,” I said in as gentle a tone as possible. “Akane already called your house and told your mother you’ll be sleeping here.”

Yep. I’m not joking about that.

“… What did you say?” She slowly lowered the cushion and stared at me, waiting for a clarification.