Upon hearing this, Kōyū's lips curled up, and he smiled sincerely as he looked at Ai.
This wasn't the first time Kōyū had heard Ai say those words in person.
Her sleep-talking that night in the hospital, Ai's actions while watching the rain from the window, and now.
Even excluding that night's sleep-talking, he had heard it twice already.
But every time he heard that sentence, he couldn't help but feel happy.
Like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, it created ripples in his heart that lingered for a long time.
The two didn't talk; they just looked at each other quietly.
Ten minutes later, the two were still in the same position as before, their fingers intertwined, looking at each other.
Fifteen minutes later, the two still showed no signs of stopping, as if they could continue like this indefinitely.
"It's getting late."
In the end, it was Kōyū who broke the silence between the two.
He didn't check the time, but he could guess that it was probably around 9:30 p.m.
It was already past nine o'clock when I finished blow-drying Ai's hair.
The two then spent some more time being affectionate.
Although it is unknown how long it lasted, it should have been at least ten minutes.
9:30 p.m. is still early in the eyes of people who are used to nightlife.
But for Kōyū, Ai should be resting at this time.
Even if he wanted to maintain the same relationship with Ai, he would have to wait until tomorrow.
Anyway, the two of them have a long time ahead of them.
"Mmm," Ai responded, but still showed no intention of getting up.
She enjoyed the feeling.
There's no need for many words between them; simply looking at each other quietly is enough.
She wanted to enjoy herself a little longer.
Kōyū, realizing this, smiled helplessly but said nothing.
A few minutes later, Kōyū straightened up, patted her hand, and said softly, "Ai, it's time to go to sleep."
"Mm," Ai nodded in response.
She knew that Guangyou was doing it for her own good, so she didn't agree but take any action like she had before.
Standing up from her chair, Ai walked to the wardrobe, opened the door, took out a set of clothes, handed it to Kousuke, and said, "You can wear this as your pajamas."
She had prepared this outfit a long time ago.
This is to prevent Guangyou from staying here overnight without having any clothes to change into.
Taking the clothes, Kōyū reached out and ruffled Ai's hair, smiling as he said, "You've really thought of everything."
Although Ai didn't respond, the slight upturn of her lips suggested that she was in a good mood.
When Kōyū let go, Ai walked to her bedside, climbed on, and covered herself with the blanket.
Before leaving, Kōyū put the clothes he was carrying aside, then pulled the blanket up for Ai, muttering, "Why aren't you covered up properly? It's raining outside, what if you catch a cold?"
"Mmm." Ai felt a warm current surge through her heart, and she responded while pulling the blanket up with both hands.
"Alright, you should go to sleep early." Guangyou picked up his clothes and turned to leave the basement.
"Guangyou..."
Just then, Ai suddenly called out to Kousuke.
Turning to look at Ai, Kōyū asked in confusion, "What's wrong?"
"Goodnight," Ai whispered.
She was fine; she just wanted to say goodnight.
Looking at Ai, Kōyū walked to her side, bent down, reached out and brushed the hair from her forehead, then gently kissed her forehead, and softly said, "Goodnight, Ai."
"Goodnight, Kouyu," Ai replied in the same tone.
After saying goodnight to Ai, Kōyū turned off the room lights.
After taking the clothes and the two gift boxes containing chocolates, Kwang-woo turned and left the basement, gently closing the door behind him.
Ai glanced sideways toward the door and gave a faint smile.
She knows what holiday it is today.
In the past, she would have said that giving each other chocolates on this day was a boring game.
But now, Ai has realized that this kind of game is actually quite good.
Recalling all the moments she had spent with him that day, Ai quickly drifted off to sleep.
Even as she drifted off to sleep, a faint smile remained on her lips.
...
Back in the living room, Guangyou first put the two gift boxes containing chocolates into the refrigerator, then took his clothes and headed to the bathroom.
At this time, Professor Agasa was already lying in bed asleep, snoring rhythmically.
To avoid disturbing Professor Agasa, Kousuke deliberately moved quietly and controlled the noise.
After taking a quick shower and changing into the clothes Ai had prepared for him, Kōyū climbed directly onto the other empty bed.
With his eyes closed, Kwang-yu recalled the events of the day.
Soon, he drifted off to sleep with a smile on his face.
...
The next morning, Guangyou woke up from his dream at around 5 a.m.
After lounging against the headboard for a while, he finally got out of bed, intending to go to the bathroom first, then wash up and prepare breakfast for the others.
At this moment, Professor Agasa was still sleeping, and judging from his regular snoring, he was sleeping quite soundly.
In order not to disturb Professor Agasa's peaceful sleep, Kōyū, just like last night, moved quietly and controlled the noise.
Upon arriving at the bathroom, Kōyū used the toiletries that Ai had prepared for him to quickly wash up.
"This girl is quite well-prepared." Kōyū hung up the towel that Ai had prepared for him and smiled.
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