Awkward?

A while later, the presence near the door stood up and carefully walked away. But a few steps later, I heard a thud followed by Auntie Yayoi’s subdued yelp as she hurriedly scrambled to her feet.

She tripped for being too sneaky, huh? I guess that serves her right for peeping.

I couldn’t help but imagine her expression though. Auntie Yayoi always carried herself as an adult in front of me. A doting one at that. Although she’s been rather playful lately, teasing both of us, the way she always ruffled my hair like she was doting a son kept her in that position in my mind.

But that changed today. I even got the urge to put on my clothes and run out of the room to catch her there.

Well, with Mina resting next to me, that urge got shelved to the back of my mind.

And soon enough, Auntie Yayoi’s presence already disappeared. However, I should expect her to act awkwardly once I leave this room.