Chapter 76: A Sleepless Night

"Sister, the light is so bright, why aren't you asleep yet?"

Around 1 a.m., Hayakawa Miki groggily turned over and, seeing the glaring light from the bedside lamp, couldn't help but complain.

"I'm sorry, did I bother you? I'll turn it off right away."

Misae Hayakawa snapped out of her daze and realized that almost three hours had passed without her noticing.

And his own hand, without his noticing...

Damn it, what am I thinking?

Everything should end now.

Originally, she wanted to matchmake the other party with her daughter.

Once the two graduate, she wants her daughter to marry him smoothly, so that the two children can have each other to rely on.

This makes this relationship, which has no blood relation, even more solidified.

But now, such a big misunderstanding has arisen.

And I actually... I actually...

"This matter must be explained clearly. Junichi is also an adult and will surely understand his predicament."

Thinking this, Hayakawa Misae's gaze became even more resolute, and she slowly loosened her hands from her chest, letting the lingering warmth dissipate with the silent night.

...

Meanwhile, in another room, another person was also tossing and turning, unable to sleep.

Even now, Junichi Se still feels like it all happened as a dream.

I acted impulsively in the end!

Junichi knew that his kindness had been shattered, but it wasn't really his fault; it was all... that idiot's fault for rummaging through the room.

No one is wrong, it's all that idiot's fault.

Ugh, why did they go to that room out of the blue?

If Junichi hadn't seen this other side of the other person, he wouldn't have known how much the other person needed companionship and care.

How could I just stand by and watch my family suffer from loneliness?

So, I just made the same mistake as other men; it was just a momentary impulse.

Fortunately, they managed to hold the line and prevent things from spiraling out of control.

Especially her proud and arrogant younger sister, she would definitely go berserk if the other party found out about the misunderstanding between her and that person.

Although this would allow you to continuously double your points, it's still too cruel no matter how you look at it.

It's absolutely not possible right now. My physical body can't erode my pure soul, that deeply rooted quality of Chinese culture. Even if I really can't resist, I have to do it secretly...

Junichi knew that he must not rush things, especially in situations like this.

Compared to himself, who is male, that person definitely needs more time to adjust. If things go too far, it will only push the other person further away.

Yes, Junichi-kun, even if you can't continue to be kind, you must take things step by step.

Thinking this, Junichi's restless heart gradually calmed down.

I'm lying on the pillow and bed that Misae used to sleep on, and there's this wonderful, lingering fragrance... No, I can't think about it anymore.

Junichi felt that something was wrong with him again.

He drank several mouthfuls of water, but it was to no avail.

The thought that he was lying in the bed where that woman had spent countless nights... made it impossible for Junichi Sei to remain calm.

Never mind, I'll go to the bathroom first.

Drinking too much water in the middle of the night is not good. To avoid waking up at night, you should go for a walk!

So, Junichi left the bedroom.

So as not to disturb everyone's rest, Junichi walked very slowly and quietly.

“Junichi-kun… Junichi-kun…”

However, just as Junichi was about to pass by his room, he heard a series of extremely suppressed murmurs.

Who, who is it?

Why is someone calling out to themselves in the middle of the night?

Junichi-kun... that's what you call yourself at home... could it be...?

Sei Jun's heart skipped a beat. Suddenly, as if realizing something, she slowly brought her ear close to her bedroom door, her breathing becoming rapid involuntarily.

However, he listened intently for a long time but heard no sound whatsoever.

Is it just my imagination?

No, Junichi Sei, what are you thinking about?

Junichi felt deeply remorseful for his despicable thoughts.

You, who have lost your kindness, are gradually heading towards the abyss, but you can't think of Misae with such an ugly mindset.

Click!

But just then, the door was suddenly opened.

"Eek~"

Immediately afterwards, he felt a softness in his chest, as if he had been hit by something.

He instinctively helped the other person up, and when he looked down, he saw Hayakawa Misae with a bright red face.

Even though there was a cool breeze coming from the room, the other person's forehead... seemed to be covered in sweat.

And those rosy cheeks, under the light, had some white downy hairs that seemed to tremble gently as if they were breathing, which stunned Junichi Sei for a moment.

On the other hand, Misae Hayakawa hadn't expected the other person to be standing outside the door. The thought that she might have been overheard made her even more ashamed.

He shoved the other person hard and ran down the second floor in a panic.

Coming to his senses, Junichi wanted to call out to the other person, but his gaze was drawn to a few fluorescent water droplets at his feet. Looking down, he found himself following the direction in which the person had disappeared.

Hey, sweat?

Junichi Sei fell into deep thought...