I was guided by Riran and toured the inside of the house once.
It's so vast that I might get lost until I get used to it. I need to memorize the floor plan or something.
We had returned to the living room and were discussing what to do next.
“I want to start moving my body soon.”
“No.”
“Bubu—,” Riran said, making an X-mark with her arms in front of her chest.
Well, I figured as much. I guess it’s really no good.
“What are you thinking? You hit your head, you know? Intense exercise is absolutely forbidden. Absolutely no.”
“You don't have to go that far. If it’s just bodyweight training...”
“Hah?”
“Ah, yes. I’m sorry.”
Don't get so mad, it's scary.
Well, I understand Riran's concern... I'd feel the same if our positions were reversed.
But doing absolutely nothing is a bit much.
“I don't have to go to school yet, right?”
“Yes. Both Sanzenin-sensei and the Principal said you should focus on resting for now.”
No exercise. No school.
If that’s the case, all that’s left is reading light novels or manga.
But I don't think my memories will return just by doing that.
I have to do something proactive.
Even so...
“Then, why don't you interact with different people every day? This house is large enough, so I'll bring someone over after school.”
“That sounds good... Yeah, I guess that’s for the best. I mean, there's no other way.”
“I understand. Then, just rest for today. I'll take care of your personal needs.”
“Thank you.”
If it weren't for Riran's help, I wouldn't be able to do anything right now... It’s pathetic.
I have to do something about this as soon as possible.
“And so, I brought Neika and Kurashiki today.”
“Hey, Akky. Long time no see~”
“Oh, Neika. Welcome.”
Neika and Ryūya, huh.
Certainly, it’s easier to interact with my two best friends first. Nice choice.
“Wah~! Akky's house, I heard rumors about it, but it's huge!”
“Hm? Had you not been here before?”
“Nope. Akky lost his memory before we could visit. Oh, these are some snacks.”
“Oh, thanks.”
As usual, Neika's energy is high.
In contrast to her...
“Hey Ryūya, what’s up? You don't look well.”
“N-No, well... I was just wondering if it was okay for me to come here.”
Hah? What is he talking about?
Ryūya looked down awkwardly. He had dark circles under his eyes, as if he hadn't been sleeping.
“Akito ended up in this mess because of me. And yet...”
Ah... I see, that's why it's hard for him to face me.
Then Neika stood in front of Ryūya with a face that looked like she was about to cry, spreading her arms as if to protect him.
“A-Akky, please forgive Ryūya. Seriously, he’s been reflecting on it the whole time. He hasn't slept at all. Even when he sleeps, he wakes up right away, and it looks so painful...”
“Nei, stop it.”
“Ryūya...!”
“I did something unforgivable. So Nei, please stop...”
Hmm... well, I have various thoughts about it, but...
“It’s okay, Ryūya. I don't really think anything of it.”
“Akito... but I...”
“Besides, even if I only got injured and didn't lose my memory, you would have suffered just the same, right? And I would surely say the same thing to you.”
I thrust my fist toward Ryūya and grinned, showing my teeth.
“Don't worry about it. It was fun, wasn't it?”
“...! ...Yeah, it was fun...!”
Ryūya, who looked like he was about to burst into tears, bumped his fist against mine.
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“Sorry Akky, for borrowing the bedroom.”
“Don't worry about it. We have more guest rooms than we know what to do with.”
Perhaps relieved, Ryūya fell fast asleep right there at the entrance. After letting Ryūya sleep in an empty guest room, we returned to the living room.
As we sat on the sofa, Neika flashed a wide grin.
“Still, as expected of Akky. Your cool-guy vibes haven't changed even if you lost your memory. Rira is quite lucky, isn't she?”
“Yes, I am happy.”
“Don't say such embarrassing things so proudly.”
And don't puff out your chest. I don't know where to look.
“Seriously... thank you, Akky.”
“I told you, don't worry about it. I was probably caught up in the moment too.”
I can easily imagine it. Because it's me.
“Even so. Ryūya really seemed like he was having a hard time. He hadn't been sleeping properly...”
“...Hm? Why do you know about Ryūya's sleeping situation, Neika?”
“Ah, that's right. Well, you see, Ryūya and I are connected by the red thread.”
“...Eh?”
“And we're cohabiting.”
“Pardon?”
Wait, wait, wait. Hold on a second. Everything is moving too fast for me to keep up.
“Akito, I invited these two today partly because of that. Although Kurashiki fell asleep... I wanted you to hear about your exploits over the past six months. Neika, can you do it?”
“Of course! If it’s about things we're involved in, leave it to me!”
“I-I'll be in your care then...?”
I inadvertently responded with formal language.
Just what did I do in these six months...?