◆Riran◆
Yes. I’ve gone and done it.
Hello, it’s Riran. Good morning.
I think it’s just past five in the morning.
I woke up wide awake out of habit, and now I’m in the middle of a whirlpool of confusion.
The place I was sleeping wasn’t my own bed.
In fact, it wasn’t even my own familiar room. This is a guest room.
And, the true identity of the thing gently enveloping me...
“...Zzz... zzz...”
“~~~~!!!!”
A-A-A... Akito...!?
Looking up slightly, I see the peaceful sleeping face of the person I love.
The strength with which he’s hugging me is so firm. My heart skipped a beat.
On top of that, Akito’s thick, thick scent envelops me. My heart is racing.
Wait, this isn’t the time to be feeling like this!
I remember yesterday vaguely. My head was fuzzy, my body felt light, and I was so full of Akito that I just wanted to be close to him. And... awoo, just remembering it is embarrassing...!
Maybe I really was drunk. The alcohol Papa and the others drank must have evaporated, making me drunk.
Aren’t I way too weak to alcohol? Even when I become an adult, I should give up on drinking.
...Actually, no. I’ll only drink when I want to be honest in front of Akito. I’ll do that. As expected of me, that’s a devilish idea.
“...Zzz... kuu...”
“...He’s not waking up, is he?”
Akito is in a deep sleep.
He was nervous yesterday, so maybe he’s tired.
“Good work, Akito.”
“Mm... munya...”
What? What? Is he too cute? My Akito, is he way too cute??
Everyone, look! Everyone in the whole world! Akito said 'munya', he said 'munya'——!!
He’s so cool, yet being this cute is way too much of a gap! Ah, I want to show everyone! I want to show him to the whole world!
Wait, no, I can't! This Akito is my Akito and mine alone! My personal Akito is not available for rent!
Oh no. I got too excited. Self-restraint, self-restraint.
...Hmm. Since he won’t wake up like this, he won’t notice if I pull a little prank, right?
Alright.
Holding back my racing heart, I softly bury my face in the nape of Akito’s neck.
“Snnnnnnnnnnnnnnniff... haaaaaaaaaa... snnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnniff... hwaaa...”
That... hits the spot...! It feels like it’s hitting my brain directly... this is bad. Really bad. If I marry Akito, will I be able to do this every day? My life is a guaranteed win. I've won at life. Hehe.
...Ah. Akito is sweating.
...*Gulp*.
N-No, no, no. That’s bad. That’s bad, me...! If I cross that line, it’s really over! Before even thinking about him being my fated person, as a human being, that’s out!
Composing myself, I slip out of the restraint of his arms so as not to wake him.
Phew... I’m already covered in sweat. Before Akito wakes up, I have to take a shower and fix my appearance.
It’s hard to leave him, but I move away from the still-sleeping Akito and leave the guest room. And then... oh? I hear voices from the living room. Is someone else already awake?
“Morning.”
“Oh, Riran. Good morning.”
“Good morning, Rila.”
Papa and Mama were awake. As always, they’re up early no matter how much they drink.
They were sitting side by side drinking coffee, looking like they were watching TV. Nothing is on the screen right now though... is it a recording?
“What were you watching?”
“Do you want to see? Then, I’ll play it for you.”
Papa operates the remote and plays the recording.
It’s a room. A room I recognize. This is... the guest room? ...I have nothing but a bad feeling about this.
『Good morning. It’s a lovely morning.』
Oh, it’s Mama. Mama is holding a spoon, doing something like a narrator. ...What are you doing?
『Well then, let’s take a look right away.』
What do you mean, 'let's take a look'——wha!?!?!?
Projected on the large screen was the sight of me and Akito sleeping. Akito was spread out. I was clinging to his neck with a melted expression on my face. To be frank, it’s a face I can’t show anyone.
I mean, what kind of thing are my parents watching first thing in the morning!!!!
“Wow, how cute! Rila, you’re so cute!”
“Giving off such a sweet atmosphere. It makes this black coffee taste sweet.”
“Stop it already!”
No, this is normally just illegal filming! You’re out of bounds! I quickly snatch the remote and turn off the TV. Phew, now I can breathe easy.
“By the way, there’s data on the smartphone too, you know.”
And then Mama started watching the continuation on her phone. How prepared are you guys!?
『Look, Dear. What a very cute sleeping face.』
『You’re right. To think she’d make such a happy face... I’m so glad, Rila.』
『Why are you crying?』
『It feels like my daughter is going away, it’s a feeling somewhere between happy and sad.』
『Thanks for the commentary.』
Nooooooooooooo!!!! Embarrassing, embarrassing, embarrassing, embarrassing, embarrassing, embarrassing, embarrassing, embarrassing, embarrassing, embarrassing!!!!
“This is our family heirloom.”
“Stop it alreadyyyyyyyyy!!!!”