Permission

A few minutes after the bus left our stop, Satsuki who vented her frustration on me eventually calmed down, switching back to her normally affectionate behavior.

Furthermore, watching the scenery outside that’s entirely different from her usual route, the girl got hit by the realization that… she was really about to go home with me.

She removed the large bag that I carried for her from my lap, opening up her usual place. Partly ignoring the other passengers of the bus, the girl pulled me closer to her as she squeezed her right next to the window.

Her head then naturally leaned onto my chest, feeling the hardness and comfort she’d been seeking from it. Naturally, I reacted accordingly, pulling her tightly in my embrace as we started enjoying this bus ride.

Nonetheless, it didn’t take long before I heard the girl’s concern. Or let’s just say, her own reflection regarding the choice that she made today.

“Ruki… Are you not going to scold me for lying to my parents?”