Lonely Rock for the Blind.

"Nekoyashiki Haru asked."

"Hehe, I said it would be convenient for me to pay back the money."

Hiroi Kikuri scratched her head and laughed.

"...Okay, Kiku, come here and break off a few shark teeth for me, and we'll call it even."

"Nekoyashiki Haru sat on the sofa and said in an icy tone."

"No! I can't lose my shark teeth! Without them, I wouldn't be Kikuri Hiroi!"

Hiroi Kikuri pounced on Nekoyashiki Haru, who was sitting on the sofa.

"Xiao Qing! I promise I'll never do that again!"

"Oh…"

Nekoyashiki Haru gave a cold laugh.

Do you think I believe that?

"letter!"

Hiroi Kikuri answered for Nekoyashiki Haru.

"Do not believe!"

"Nekoyashiki Haru shouted, then shoved Hiroi Kikuri away."

"Go take a shower!"

"Oh…"

Hiroi Kikuri got up and walked towards the bathroom.

"...Haa..."

Nekoyashiki Haru let out a long sigh.

He suddenly missed the members of the band who had left.

Splash...

As the sound of water running in the bathroom rang out, Nekoyashiki Haru walked to the kitchen, took the bento box out of the refrigerator, and then put it in the microwave to heat it up.

"... "

Covering her face, Nekoyashiki Haru felt a little sleepy.

"...Take care of Kikuri quickly and then go to sleep."

Ding~

After the microwave finished heating, Nekoyashiki Haru took out the bento box, walked out of the kitchen, and placed it on the table.

"Wear the shirt you wore outside the bathroom; that one is new."

He called out towards the bathroom, and Nekoyashiki Haru sat down on the sofa.

"... "

Then, listening to the rushing water, he couldn't help but lean down and slowly close his eyes.

I want to sleep...

Speaking of which… what Hongxia said today…

"Ugh... that's so gentle..."

Nekoyashiki Haru suddenly woke up, covered her face and shook her head.

"What do you mean by not wanting me to get used to these things, what do you mean by making me enjoy life...?"

"Ugh…"

Nekoyashiki Haru just kept sighing.

Click.

The bathroom door opened, and Kikuri Hiroi came out.

"Ah, that feels so good! I'm so glad you took me in, Xiao Qing, otherwise I would definitely be sleeping on the grass outside."

"...Why not sleep on a bench?"

"That kind of thing is something only gangs can enjoy."

Hiroi Kikuri said in a serious tone.

"What kind of gang is this? The Beggars' Sect? We have something like that around here?!"

Nekoyashiki Haru said in shock.

"Where there are people, there is a strife. You don't know how fierce they are. All the benches around here belong to them, as do the trash cans. A drunkard like me has no right to use them! Ah, but I can sleep when they are fighting with another gang, because they can't control me then."

"...I simply cannot imagine the world outside at night."

Nekoyashiki Haru said blankly.

Kikuri Hiroi smiled and walked towards the dining table.

"Hehe, you even prepared a bento for me! Haru, you really like me, don't you? Even though you scold me, you're super nice to me! Do you want to marry me, Kiku-nee-san? Ahaha! No problem!"

Hiroi Kikuri took a bite of the broccoli.

"If you want to die, there's no need to come after me."

"Nekoyashiki Haru said coldly."

"Ugh! It's so cold... the food's all cold..."

Hiroi Kikuri said with a bitter face.

Nekoyashiki Haru sighed, stood up, and walked towards the bathroom.

"I'm going to take a shower. You can sleep on the sofa after you finish eating. There's a blanket there for you to use. There's no alcohol in the fridge, so don't look for it."

Nekoyashiki Haru opened the bathroom door and went in. Hiroi Kiku watched Nekoyashiki Haru disappear before the bathroom door and smiled slightly.

"Ah... thank goodness I know Xiao Qing..."

Shuku stretched comfortably at the dining table, and then Hiroi Kikuri quickened her eating pace.

We need to eat quickly, or we'll miss it.

I don't want to sleep on the sofa!

Chapter Thirty-Nine: Sleeping

Click...

Nekoya Shiki turned off the shower and, too lazy to take a bath, simply showered and headed outside.

Splash splash splash~

The warm air from the hairdryer slowly dispersed the remaining moisture in her black hair, and Nekoyashiki Haru yawned.

I opened the bathroom door and followed my memory into the bedroom.

Then he simply "throw" himself up there.

With her hands supporting her head, Nekoyashiki Haru closed her eyes, her breathing gradually becoming steady.

then…

Snapped!

Behind me, someone got into bed.

The bed behind her bounced, and Nekoyashiki Haru sighed before opening her eyes.

His eyes, like shattered purple glass, stared blankly ahead.

"I should have locked the door."

"Seriously, don't say such heartless things. Go to sleep."

Kikuri Hiroi said with a smile.

Didn't I tell you to sleep on the sofa?

Nekoyashiki asked.

"But I really want to sleep in the bed. I'm sorry, I'm sorry, let me sleep with you."

"... "

Nekoyashiki Haru didn't say anything, but just leaned closer to the bedside, clearly wanting to get away from Hiroi Kikuri.

Then Hiroi Kikusato wriggled over and wrapped her arms around Nekoyashiki Haru.

"…open."

Nekoyashiki Haru warned.

"It's okay, it's okay. It's just unexpectedly cold today. I want to warm up."

There's a blanket next to you.

"A blanket that hasn't been warmed up is also cold. Isn't there Xiao Qing here to warm you up?"

After saying that, Hiroi Kikuri's hand began to move towards Nekoyashiki Haru's chest, and Nekoyashiki Haru's body trembled violently when he realized this.

"It feels so warm in my chest... Xiao Qing."

"... "

The invisible cat, Haru, is extremely sensitive to touch.

In his field of vision, amidst nothingness, the sensation of touch on his chest was very distinct.

"...Is this sexual harassment?...I'm calling the police."

"Nekoyashiki Haru threatened."

"Call the police, anyway, you'll probably be the one to get me out in the end."