Stealing Spree

Minutes later, Fuyu settled down in my embrace. She didn't ask anything more and I also kept my mouth shut, waiting for her to sort out her thoughts.

She needed that the most after I dropped my backstory to her.

Although I also wanted to hear things about her, there's no rush in that. Regardless of what happened, I doubt I'd see her less after this day.

Anyway, since I had nothing else to do other than to wait, my hand just naturally moved back to brushing her hair.

I couldn't get enough of it and Fuyu found it comforting.

As time continued to pass, her hand would sometimes brush against my arm, warming it up. And then little by little, she grabbed my wrist, bringing my hand down to where she could see it. She then opened up my palm and placed her hand on top of it, filling in the gaps between my fingers.

Soon our fingers curled, locking our hands together. She glanced up and wrinkled her eyebrows as though she was telling me not to copy her.

I did loosen my fingers and her expression relaxed before a smile peeked from her lips. It's like the sun reappearing after a storm. It's soothing and heartwarming.

This adorable girl...

Either way, I'm also gradually liking this atmosphere. It's neither heavy nor restrained anymore. Moreover, seeing her smile like that reinforces my feelings for her.

"Your hand is rough, Onoda-kun."

"Aren't yours the same?"

As someone who dabbled in sports like tennis, there's no way she could keep her soft hands. Especially when she's too passionate about it. Her hand might even be rougher than mine since I don't normally do weights. Just the normal exercise routine.

"Fufu. Yes. I got calluses from my tennis racket."

"Well, that's the mark of your hard work." I smiled and patted her head. I also tried to feel that roughness from her hand using my thumb.

... What is she trying to say here?

No. I think I understand what she means by making that comparison.

Just like Arisa and the rest, she sees my attitude of constantly thinking about them as me, burning myself out.

What can I say? I don't really have a hobby. I can read the novels that Aya and Kana recommended to me. I can view Mizuki's lessons. Or I can also try my hand at playing a song on the keyboard.

Yeah. I have a lot to do but all of those are still connected to them.

"Now that I understand you better, I can finally see your efforts. But Onoda-kun, is it really worth it?"

At this, the trace of worry finally showed up on Fuyu's beautiful face. She's truly concerned about me and I feel warm thinking about that.

Is she actually an angel? Hana has her angelic smile but that girl is quite savage when she needs to. On the other hand, this girl... she's simply perfect.

"It is." My answer was swift. And at the same time, I cupped her face with my thumb tracing the curve of her lips. "Seeing your smile is worth it."

Upon hearing that, Fuyu's eyes trembled a bit before her expression relaxed. A moment later,

a peaceful smile bloomed on her lips as she pressed her face further into my palm. The trace of concern disappeared like smoke that was blown away.

"That's such an overused line but why do I feel giddy hearing it from you?" Fuyu had a helpless smile on her face as she enjoyed the warmth from my palm.

"Beats me. Maybe it's because you like me?"

"I do like you... Yes. That's the answer." Fuyu sweetly giggled. Then she pinched my chin and

brought my face closer to hers. Without hesitation, she dropped a peck on it and then

continued giggling.

This girl... She also has a way with her words. My heart just can't stop skipping.

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