After putting away the dishes, Sayu glanced at the clock on the wall, and then said to Asami: "It's already this time, Asami, it's about time you went home, right?"
"Ah, it's true."
Asami looked a little worried: "Did you mean that time went by so fast? I didn't feel it at all."
"After all, you look very happy~"
Sayu laughed softly and said, "Are you still going to live here?"
"Hey, is that okay?"
"I'm sorry, but I can't do anything about this." Kato Yusuke crossed his hands on his chest to express his refusal.
Asami shook her shoulders jokingly, and joked at him: "Sure enough, you are thinking about something strange, right? Katozai."
As if she was amused by what she said, she burst out laughing. She didn't know what was so funny.
In response, Kato Yusuke shrugged and did not answer the question.
"Ah, yes, yes, there is one more thing."
As if remembering something, Asami knocked her left fist on her right palm with a "dong" sound, then looked at him and asked.
"Speaking of which, Katozai, you said it before, right? You said I could come here often."
After looking at the other party, Kato Yusuke opened his mouth and said.
"...More specifically, what I said before should be that you are welcome to come next time rather than come often, but considering the number of times you have visited recently, there is no difference."
After saying that, he sighed helplessly, and then continued: "Moreover, even if I tell you not to visit so frequently, will you honestly do as I say?"
Hearing what he said, Asami laughed frequently as if she was amused from the bottom of her heart. Then she raised her head and covered her mouth and said.
"no--!"
Unsurprisingly, the girl gave an answer of rejection.
"After all, Sayu and I are soul mates, so of course we should get along well!"
"No, so I told you not to use that name..."
Kato Yusuke waved his hand and said, "Although you say so, it's actually because Sayu's food is delicious that you keep coming here, right?"
Faced with his words, Asami clearly showed a "bad" expression.
Seeing this, Yusuke couldn't help but laugh, pointed at the other person and said, "See? What you are thinking now is completely written on your face."
"Why are you laughing? You're so annoying."
The girl's cheeks turned red with obvious embarrassment, and then she patted his shoulder mercilessly.
"Idiot! You are so annoying!"
Seeing the two of them fighting, Sayu on the side supported one side of his chin with his hand and said with a smile.
"Your relationship seems to have improved."
"not good at all!"
The two said in unison.
"Ah, even what I say is the same now." The girl's words were a little tasteful.
Asami's expression suddenly changed, and then she moved her body to rub against Sayu.
"Listen to me, Sayu, Kato, he bullied me. This boy is really bad!"
Kato Yusuke shook his shoulders without saying a word.
Looking at Asami, who was clinging to Sayu, the boy gave a kind reminder: "If you continue to mess around like this, you will probably be taken to counseling by the police on your way home, Asami."
"There are no policemen in this area." Asami waved her hands from side to side indifferently, and the wording seemed to be the same as in an ancient movie, which made Sayu couldn't help but laugh.
The girl comforted her friend and said: "... Even if there is no police... Phew, I mean the police, but it is dangerous to walk alone at night, Asami. I don't want you to come to my house to play, but you will meet me on the way back."
What kind of accident or incident happened? So let’s go back early today.”
Perhaps it was the concern in his words that persuaded the other party. Asami nodded several times: "I can't help it. Since Sayu said so, I will go home honestly."
Sayu then asked: "Is it okay to be alone? I remember you said that your home seems to be not far from here. Do you want us to take you back?"
Asami shook her head and said no, and said to the two of them in a teasing tone: "Besides, at this time, there are three students who look like high school students walking together on the road, which makes it more conspicuous, right? They will be interrogated.
Sayou sister."
This was an unintentional remark, but it made Sayu's heart suddenly twitch.
The scene of being stopped by the police could not help but appear in front of her eyes, and the girl suddenly became uneasy.
At this moment, a warm palm suddenly folded on the back of her hand.
"It's okay, I'm here."
Along with the gentle voice, a pair of obsidian-like eyes came into view, giving people a quiet and calm feeling.
Suddenly, Sayu calmed down.
An urge to squeeze into the other person's arms kept rising in his heart, but it was obviously inappropriate at this time.
Asami on the side did not see this scene.
After rummaging through the bag she carried with her, the girl took out a white envelope and handed it to Yusuke Kato.
"This is for you, Katozai."
"——?"
Facing the envelope in front of him, Yusuke did not reach out to take it, but asked doubtfully: "What is this?"
Asami responded calmly: "After all, I have been coming to your house for dinner some time ago, so this can be considered as my food expenses."
Hearing what she said, the two of them, including Sayu, couldn't help but be slightly startled.
Then, the young man frowned slightly and pushed the envelope back.
"I'm very grateful, but no need."
Looking at Sayu next to him, Yusuke considered his words and said, "Compared with this kind of thing, Sayu is usually more grateful to you for taking care of her. In terms of reward, this is enough."
After the words were settled, the room suddenly became quiet.
A soft smile appeared on Sayu's face, and Asami's eyes flashed twice.
"Haha~~What a caring guardian."
Shrugging her shoulders, the girl took the envelope back, her eyes unclear whether it was approval or helplessness.
"Since you said so, I won't be polite... Ah, but I will still come often in the future, so please be mentally prepared, Mr. Guardian~!"
Faced with the ridicule, Kato Yusuke smiled and replied, "No problem."
…
The night falls, and the street lights in the old apartments sway in the darkness.
Watching Asami's back disappear from the end of the field of vision, Kato Yusuke and Sayu walked back into the house from the door.
The atmosphere began to change quietly.
The girl lowered her head and looked straight at her toes, her jade fingers gently pinching the corners of her clothes, her face glowing as red as a foggy sunrise, and she looked quite touching.
Seeing this, Kato Yusuke curled up his lips.
While reaching out to lift the other person's chin, put your mouth next to the other person's ear.
He said slowly in a low voice: "Tonight...is that okay?"
Suddenly, Sayu's cheeks turned red to the base of her ears.
The fresh scent of mint penetrates the tip of your nose constantly.
With her beating heart, the girl with evasive eyes hesitated and said: "But, what can...?"
Kato Yusuke put his hand around the waist.
"Of course, come under the quilt with me, and then——"
A charming voice reached my ears.
There was silence for about 7 or 8 seconds.
Then he slowly uttered the second half of the sentence: "Then... I'll let you see if my little luminous watch looks good."