Successor

When I opened my eyes again, I was once again welcomed by Shizu’s beautiful face. The way she stared at was nothing short of endearing. With her hand caressing my cheeks along with the gentle brush on my hair, Shizu’s doing her best to make me comfortable in my sleep.

Upon seeing me open my eyes, she beamed a refreshing smile and whispered ‘Good morning’ teasingly.

Her mask was removed this time.

Fortunately, no one entered the room when I was asleep.

Or so I thought...

“How spoiled... To have used Asakura-senpai’s lap as a pillow, you’re the first, Onoda-kun.”

Sitting on one of the chairs around the long table, Watanabe was there, sipping her tea while watching us interestingly.

And when I looked at Shizu after being aware that there’s someone else inside the room, the girl had a very satisfying smile on her lips as if one of her wishes was realized.

Showing off our relationship to someone else... It might be just one for now but for her, it’s an accomplishment.