My deskmate is actually my yandere reader.

"I'm truly defeated by you."

Kurose Izumi smiled helplessly, but her heart was filled with sweet joy.

As Shiraishi Chiren said, it was her duty to be understanding of her willfulness, capriciousness, and unreasonable behavior.

After all, having such a lovely girlfriend is something you'd cherish and protect.

"From now on, I'll have a firm grip on Izumi's life, okay?"

"Then please hold on tight to me."

During my time in the park, the snow fell heavier and heavier, and the temperature gradually dropped.

Without her coat, Izumi Kurose couldn't help but shiver when a gust of cold wind blew by.

Shiraishi Chiren clearly noticed this small gesture, and then suggested, "Izumi, let's find somewhere to take shelter from the snow?"

"Well, okay, after all, the snow melts and turns into water, and our shoes might get wet if we walk for a while longer."

Kurose Izumi nodded, knowing that Shiraishi Chiren was concerned about her.

After leaving the park, the two arrived at a—hotel?!

Yes, that's right, it's a hotel, a magnificent and luxurious hotel!

"Well... okay, if it's just to avoid the snow."

Kurose Izumi didn't want to go into the hotel, but the snow was falling heavily outside, so she had no choice.

Afterwards, they went into the hotel and chose a luxury suite that wasn't cheap.

This suite is very spacious, probably around 100 square meters.

Not only that, it also has a separate dressing room, bathroom, and toilet!

Stepping inside, the heating was already on, and it should be running all day.

The purpose of doing this is to allow people to check in at any time and to provide a better experience.

Chiharu Shiraishi took off her shoes and went inside, hanging her bag on the coat rack before sitting down on the European-style sofa.

"It's so warm and cozy, it feels so nice..."

Kurose Izumi enjoyed the warmth seeping into her body, went to the French windows, drew back the curtains, and gazed at the Christmas night view of Tokyo.

Their suite was on a very high floor, the thirteenth floor, so standing in front of the window overlooking the night view gave them a feeling of being on top of the world.

At this moment, Tokyo is covered in heavy snow, beneath which the towering buildings and streets are brightly lit, creating a dazzling spectacle.

"call……"

Kurose Izumi blew a breath, creating a layer of mist in front of the window, which immediately made 'Tokyo' blurry.

However, the mist was fleeting, melting away with the heating, and 'Tokyo' returned to its dazzling brilliance.

After watching for a while, Kurose Izumi turned around from in front of the French windows, went to the soft, cloud-like sofa, and plopped down.

At that moment, he felt a sense of comfort and ease.

Chiharu Shiraishi turned her head to look at Izumi Kurose, whose face was relaxed, and asked softly, "Izumi, would you like to take a bath?"

"Hmm? No need for that." Kurose Izumi shook her head, thinking to herself that she wasn't that cold-hearted.

He was just a little stiff, but the indoor heating solved that problem perfectly.

"Go take a shower, it'll warm you up faster, right? It's snowing outside, the chill is biting, you know?"

Even after being rejected, Shiraishi Chiren persisted.

Clearly, there's more to this than meets the eye.

Kurose Izumi understood this, and thus became wary.

"Qianlian, just tell me what you want to do."

"I didn't mean anything by it, I was just worried about Izumi." Shiraishi Chiren feigned innocence, blinking her clear, bright eyes, which were like black gemstones.

"I don't believe it. They're probably planning to suddenly barge in while I'm taking a shower, aren't they?" Kurose Izumi sneered, voicing her suspicions.

And this guess is probably pretty close to the truth.

Because that's the kind of person Shiraishi Chiren is.

"Who knows..."

Chire Shiraishi smiled mysteriously, neither confirming nor denying the matter.

But it was this reaction that convinced Kurose Izumi that this was exactly what she thought!

"Hmph, I'll wash it then. I don't believe I can get in even if I lock the door..."

He snorted and got up from the sofa to walk towards the bathroom, muttering to himself as he went.

"Hum..."

Shiraishi Chiren watched as Kurose Izumi walked into the bathroom, slammed the door shut, and gave a meaningful smile.

Then, she took out a golden key from her pocket and played with it in her hand.

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"Hmph, I don't believe I can get in."

Kurose Izumi entered the spacious bathroom, locked the door tightly from the inside, and checked it several times to make sure it was locked before she felt relieved.

So he took off his clothes, hung them on a hanger, filled the ceramic white bathtub with hot water, and waited quietly.

When the water had overflowed halfway, he stepped into the hot water and soaked in it, letting out a satisfied sigh.

On a long, snowy winter night, taking a hot bath is such a blissful thing...

click-

But this happiness vanished the moment the doorknob clicked as it turned!

Kurose Izumi, who had been enjoying the moment with her eyes closed, suddenly opened them upon hearing the sharp sound. She instinctively stood up, intending to block the door.

Unfortunately, if this were his bathroom, it would probably work.

But this is the bathroom in a luxury suite, so spacious that the bathtub is about seven or eight steps away from the door!

As Kurose Izumi stood up, splashing hot water everywhere, he clearly saw that the doorknob had been turned down!

Left with no other choice, he turned his back and soaked in the hot water, his face full of indignation.

This is not only a perverse sense of humor towards Shiraishi Chirei, but also a threat to the hotel's security!

How can it be locked from the inside? How can others still get in?

Then you might as well not design a deadbolt function at all!

What if someone stays in one of these suites and encounters a crime, and hides in the bathroom to call for help, only to have the criminals quickly unlock the door?

"Quan, let me scrub your back!"

A voice, like a hundred birds singing in unison, rang out in the empty valley before the door was slowly pushed open.

Amidst the billowing white mist, a slender, indistinct figure parted the fog and walked deeper into the mist.

Hearing the echoing footsteps behind her, Kurose Izumi instinctively reached out and covered her body tightly.

He gritted his teeth and said, "Qianlian, I don't want you to scrub my back! Get out!"

"Quan, you're being hypocritical again."

Kurose Izumi instinctively yelled, "I really don't want to! Get out!"

"...?!"

Shiraishi Chiren paused for a moment, then her expression returned to normal.

But for some reason, her steps, which were moving forward, suddenly stopped.

“…I’m sorry, Izumi.”

After the apology, Shiraishi Chiren left the bathroom and closed the door.

At this moment, Kurose Izumi also suddenly came to her senses and blamed herself for what she had done!

He actually yelled at Shiraishi Chiren in such an angry manner!

Clearly, Shiraishi Chiren only wanted to do something happy on this joyous holiday.

Actually, he wasn't against it; it's just that he had other things to do, so he couldn't be with Shiraishi Chiren for the time being.

"Sigh, I should apologize properly when I get out. I hope it won't ruin the mood. This should have been a day full of memories and happiness..."

Amidst the rising steam, Izumi Kurose sighed and muttered to herself.

After taking a shower, he sincerely apologized to Shiraishi Chiren, saying that he shouldn't have been so harsh and yelled at her earlier.

Although Shiraishi Chiren said she was fine, there was a clear hint of disappointment on her face.

Perhaps, something unusual happened on this happy day, making her uneasy?

Another one is...

Kurose Izumi hasn't given her a Christmas or birthday present yet!

I clearly said before that I would give you a very special gift.

Although Shiraishi Chiren wasn't exactly a romantic, she kept hoping, hoping...

The snow outside stopped sometime ago.

Kurose Izumi glanced at the wall clock and suggested, "Why don't we go? It's ten o'clock now, it's getting late."

"Okay, let's go." Shiraishi Chiren nodded calmly, walked to the coat rack, and put her bag back on.

The two then left the hotel and walked again on the cold, desolate streets.

At this moment, Kurose Izumi began to tense up.

Because the only way to do that kind of thing is on this journey home!

But he was troubled by the somber atmosphere and dared not speak.

Therefore, Kurose Izumi casually remarked, "Today is almost over."