Chapter 33 – Miyuki’s Room
“Matsuda-kun, just sit next to me.”
Following Miyuki’s guidance, I sat down and looked at the table.
A feast of delicacies is unfolding. Is the main dish sukiyaki?
Seeing how it starts to boil, it seems that I turned on the induction as soon as I got home.
There is also saba misoni, which is mackerel boiled in miso.
Most of the side dishes are home-cooked, including spinach and lotus root, but the plating was well done, so it was easy to see at a glance that the food was elaborate.
Miyuki said
That I’m not eating right
So I guess I prepared it like this.
After everyone sat down, Wataru, who sat in the seat of honor, said.
“I want to say thank you for coming first to the benefactor who saved our Miyuki.”
The atmosphere suddenly became serious.
I don’t think it’s okay to express disapproval by saying “No” Here.
I looked at Wataru and only slightly lowered his upper body.
“Thank you for inviting me.”
Eshaku is the lightest greeting in Ogigi, the Japanese style of greeting.
He said hello several times at the front door, so he should be happy with it now.
As expected, smiles bloomed on the faces of Wataru and the Miyuki family.
Anyway, I’m here, I’ll have to get the score right.
“It will get boring if I talk about it word for word, so shall we eat now?”
At Wataru’s words, Midori, Miyuki, and Kana all greeted each other saying they would eat well.
I spoke in a plain voice with no signs of overdoing it, just in time for the girls to finish their words.
“I will enjoy this food.”
“Wow… Look at that nice voice…”
Those were the words of Kana, who involuntarily exclaimed.
Wataru, who glanced at her with her stern eyes, looked back at her and smiled.
“Eat a lot.”
“Yes, mister.”
What will be the dining etiquette at Miyuki’s house?
I knew about it while playing Tokiaka, but it’s the first time sukiyaki came out, so let’s figure it out.
The rice bowl is of course taken up and eaten.
When serving sukiyaki, each person puts the amount in her bowl.
The beef inside the sukiyaki is not dipped in raw egg as soon as it is taken out, but drained first.
When eating side dishes, pick up the onion-like plating little by little.
Midori replenishes water whenever she needs it.
If I step out and pick up a glass of water, I’ll be messing around, and Midori might feel pressured.
I said it was delicious with my expression and constantly eating the side dishes.
Midori’s lips twitched.
“Is the rice good for your mouth?”
I quietly chewed and swallowed the food in my mouth before answering.
“Yes. It makes me want to live here.”
Midori and Miyuki’s family burst into light but heartfelt laughter.
Maybe it’s because he got a good evaluation at the previous meal, and he’s receiving rave reviews with jokes.
“Come whenever you are hungry. Oh, peel the fish and eat it. You will feel soft.”
A good assist from Midori.
I immediately peeled the mackerel with my chopsticks.
“Yes, ma’am.”
From that point on, a conversation opened up.
“Matsuda, are you drinking?”
To Wataru’s question, I politely nodded.
“Yes.”
“Do you like it?”
“Honestly, I like it. I haven’t been drinking much lately.”
Miyuki’s mouth twitched.
I don’t even have food in my mouth, but judging by that, it seems that my mouth is itching to tell me about my old self.
I put my hand down as if I was adjusting her clothes, then secretly poked Miyuki near her pelvis.
Miyuki, who flinched, quickly regained her composure, smiled mischievously, and nodded slightly at me.
He recognized the gesture of not doing it.
Wataru, not noticing our actions, asked again.
“Then, would you like to go out for a quick drink today?”
“Honey, Matsuda-kun was driving today.”
Wataru said, sorry for Midori’s scolding.
“Ah, yes…”
Judging from the fact that he even offered me a drink, he seems to have a very good opinion of me.
It’s tiring to keep an eye out so it doesn’t show through, but it’s worthwhile enough.
I will be able to come more often in the future.
**
“Hmm… Matsuda-kun. Eat the fruit.”
I was sitting on the sofa in the living room chatting with Wataru, but I turned my head when I heard Miyuki’s voice from behind.
“Fruit? Eat well…”
Then I got scared.
It was because Kana was holding out her fruit platter with a smile on her face.
Like in Isshiki Beach, you imitated Miyuki’s voice.
Is teasing me that much fun?
Quickly regaining my composure, I got up from the sofa and took the plate.
“I’ll eat well, Hanazawa-san.”
“Are you embarrassed?”
“Little bit. But why are you doing this…?”
“It’s fun. Does Matsuda-kun have a taste for teasing?”
You have a lot of taste to eat.
Two sisters with the same voice… I can’t stand this.
“Kana. Are you always that prank? Tetsuya did the same…”
At Wataru’s bruise, Kana smiled brightly.
“Tetsuya-kun’s reactions aren’t funny. I don’t know what to do because I’m so shy.”
“Then, isn’t Tetsuya’s reaction much better than Matsuda’s?”
“I like Matsuda-kun’s more fun.”
“Why do you think so?”
A woman and a woman who suddenly start a discussion with the person concerned in front of them.
I was listening to their conversation with an orange on my lips, but when Miyuki approached and pulled her by the sleeves, I quietly got off the sofa.
Miyuki, who took me out to a small flower bed, asked.
“Is your house noisy?”
“No, it’s nice to be active.”
“Thank god. I want to go for a walk to get some digestion…”
Miyuki blurted out her words.
It seems that Tetsuya, who lives in the same town, is worried that he will find us.
If I was that worried, I should have let them hide my car.
Or just ask them to walk in the first place.
I keep trying to deceive Tetsuya, but if I do this, the wound he will receive later will be bigger, right?
Of course I like what you do.
“I’m okay.”
“Aren’t you full? I ate a lot…”
“Is there room for more? Are you ignoring me?”
At her light joke, Miyuki sighed and changed the topic to her.
“Are you going back right away?”
“It’s rude to stay around for so long… Shall we go see Takashina?”
“He never will.”
You are firm.
“Why? I was reflecting.”
“Talking is much cheaper than Matsuda-kun of old. So I really hate it.”
“Then to the other friends…”
“Neither can that. A lot of Matsuda-kun’s friends aren’t of good quality.”
“Why are there so many things not to do? What are you my protector Can you be a mother?”
“You wrote my name in the guardian’s column at the hospital. And you called me mother the other day, don’t you remember?”
You were conscious
At that time, I thought it was because it was before our relationship developed in earnest… But it’s unexpected.
Or maybe it’s because you’re getting closer and you suddenly think about it and become sensitive.
It was a good thing anyway. What was Miyuki’s reaction?
But when it comes out like that, I have nothing to say.
Scratching the back of her head shyly, I looked out of her fence and argued with Miyuki.
“Then what? Do you meditate?”
“Here it is. You can stay for a long time.”
Slowly turning her head, I stared at Miyuki.
It was because there was a hint of shame in her tone.
Would my gaze be burdened?
She lowered her eyes and said softly.
“I don’t mean anything else… Just stay here and go play with me…”
It was the first time Miyuki had proposed her on a date first.
Besides, he only said “I”.
Tetsuya, who I always wanted to take care of, was left out.
That too, without any hesitation.
Why are you active?
It’s unfamiliar, but it also makes my heart beat.
I asked after watching her for a moment.
“Where are you going?”
“Just… Anywhere… Matsuda-kun decides…”
Then let’s go to the love hotel.
“Shall we go in and think about it?”
“Yes…”
Judging from the situation, it seems that Miyuki will not invite her to her room first.
If so, let me play the game like myself.
“Can I think about it in your room?”
“My room…?”
Miyuki rolls her big eyes.
She seems to be thinking a lot.
After thinking about it for a while, her answer was…
“It must be hot…”
Not bad.
Let’s push further.
“I want to take a look.”
“I don’t have anything…”
It’s cute that she’s fiddling with her fingers.
“I still want to go.”
When she said that with her sly expression, Miyuki burst out laughing.
She shook her head as if she couldn’t stop it, and her words of acceptance fell from her mouth.
“Then… Wait a minute on the second floor…”
“Why? Are you going to fold the blanket?”
“Oh, isn’t it…? As soon as I woke up, I woke up…?”
I’ve seen all of her shoulders twitch, no, what a long one.
Did you get stabbed?
**
Following Miyuki’s guidance, I headed to the bathroom on the second floor, took out a piece of mouthwash from her pocket, and poured it into her mouth.
As I chewed with my lips tightly closed, the solid cleanser became liquid and stung my tongue.
After washing my mouth very carefully, I left the bathroom.
After that, I went to the door of Miyuki’s room, and as soon as I knocked twice, I grabbed the doorknob and pushed.
Whoops…
A door that opens softly.
I see Miyuki, who was tidying up the covers on her bed, staring at me in amazement to the point of fainting.
“Eh, Matsuda-kun…! If you tell me to come in, then you have to open the door, what are you doing…!”
“Sorry. Shall I close it again and ask?”
“…. Done. It’s such an idiot… Come on in.”
I entered with slow steps and quietly closed the door.
Took. Took.
Then there was the sound of something hitting in the middle of the door.
It must have been the Maneki Neko necklace Tetsuya had bought for her.
I’ll have to throw it away later, so I’ll have to put a new one on.
Those star stickers that Miyuki and Tetsuya put on when they were young… I’m going to have to get rid of all the star stickers on the ceiling.
Not only that, but I’m going to change everything in this room that has memories of Tetsuya.
Firing my will, I looked around the room.
It smells like plums.
I must have shaken the air freshener while gargling in the bathroom, the smell is a bit strong.
The bookshelf of the bookshelf desk is packed with various books,
A notebook and a pencil case are neatly placed on the desk.
The scenery is exactly the same as expected. It’s like Miyuki.
“Don’t stand… Er, sit over there for now…”
At Miyuki’s words, pointing to the desk, I crossed the center of the room and quietly pulled out a chair and sat down.
Then Miyuki, who sat down on the bed, asked.
“Isn’t it too narrow…?”
It’s a small room, but I like it.
The bed is also single, so I think I can just hug you and sleep.
“Cozy and nice. Have you finished washing the blankets?”
“Did you wake up as soon as you woke up…?”
“Why did you just clean up the cover?”
“It’s… It’s just curved…”
“Yeah, let’s say that. What time did you wake up today?”
“Hey, eleven o’clock…”
“Did you sleep late?”
“It’s the weekend, can’t we do this? It could be…!”
“Why are you getting angry when you’re not saying something?”
Miyuki’s mouth pouted.
Perhaps upset by my smirk, he is glaring at me and muttering something.
After catching that soft-looking ball, I want to lengthen it.
Ignoring her gaze, I looked at the notebook on her desk and called out to Miyuki as if I had remembered something.
“Hey, Miyuki.”
“Why…!”
“Did you do something fun at school last time?”
“Funny thing?”
“I was kidding about the notebook. By painting.”
“… That’s what… Ah…!!”
She is bewildered, then opens her eyes wide.
In an instant, her ears reddened, she sighed in an almost weeping voice.
“I don’t know…?”
“You don’t know? Then what did you just sigh? Anyway, it was well drawn. Are those you and me?”
“Well… I understand what you are talking about… Did you steal someone else’s notebook…? You can’t… That’s bad behavior…”
She can’t keep her eyes peeled as she starts fanning her hands, which she genuinely doesn’t seem to want to mention.
Let’s get past this You can play it again next time.
Currently, the air in the room is slightly settled.
Miyuki’s condition today was also different from usual.
Is she also vaguely aware of it?
That something important is going to happen today?
‘Great.’
From now on, don’t act too casually.
In doing so, she could have misunderstood Miyuki.
I mean, I do this because I think of myself as a friend.
Of course, since she had done it before, she wouldn’t go so far as to think Miyuki was as extreme as above.
Let’s show Miyuki this figure while maintaining her moderate tension.
If not a kiss today, at least a kiss.
With that one thought, she said that she would gargle with all her heart and look around her room…
If I just go back, I can’t sleep because it’s unfair.
