A Beautiful Model In My Class Comes To The Coffee Shop Where I Work Part-time Only When I'm On Shift - Chapter 30

Episode 30: Rampant Daydreams

It had been a while since Shizuku fell asleep.

Lunch break was almost over. I knew I had to wake her up soon, but…

It’s hard to wake her up.

Shizuku slept like a baby.

Her sleeping face felt almost sacred. Clear skin, long eyelashes, moist lips, and her hair, neatly cared for, flowed smoothly whenever she moved.

She looked like a sophisticated doll. Surely, I wasn’t the only one who found her sleeping face more beautiful than any jewel.

Disturbing her sleep seemed like a sinful act.

However, if she skipped class, she wouldn’t be able to face Mamiya-sensei, who was forgiving our actions by letting us stay out of class.

Despite feeling guilty, I gently shook Shizuku’s body.

“Shizuku, wake up. Class is starting.”

“Mmm…”

Shizuku, reluctant to wake up, wriggled around.

That movement felt oddly ticklish.

“Come on, you need to wake up.”

“Hmm…? Oh, Juntaro…?”

After looking around, Shizuku met my gaze.

Then, as she gradually understood the situation, her eyes widened.

“I… fell asleep?”

“Yeah, you were sound asleep.”

“Sorry. Is your leg numb?”
“I’m fine. But more importantly, time’s running out.”

After checking the time, Shizuku made a disappointed face.

“We finally had some alone time…”

“Huh?”

“N-nothing.”

She hastily covered up, then finished the iced coffee she had left.

“Sorry for making you wait. Shall we go?”

“Yeah.”

With that, Shizuku and I left the night shift room.

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I messed up.

Returning to the classroom, I reflected on what had happened while preparing for the next class.

I can’t believe I fell asleep. Well, it’s not so bad that I fell asleep. I should be happy that I got at least a little sleep.

The problem is, I don’t remember the time spent with Juntaro.

Precious alone time amid the busyness. I didn’t want to waste a single second of it. I regret sleeping through such a precious time.

However, that lap pillow was truly wonderful.

The perfect height and firmness. And above all, I could strongly sense Juntaro’s scent. Despite being overwhelmed by unbearable drowsiness, I was able to sleep so well because Juntaro was there.

Maybe, if I slept with him every day, I’d have peaceful nights every day?

That’s a great idea. I should suggest it to Juntaro… though it’s unlikely. Wanting to sleep with him every day is practically a proposal. That’s a bit too much. First, I want to enjoy being together for about three years… then get married, enjoy being a couple for two years, and then start thinking about children.
Wait.

If we start dating now, get married at twenty, and then think about children two years later, I’ll be a mother at twenty-two.

Hold on, hold on, hold on. While I long for a life with Juntaro, it seems a bit rushed. It’s not that I’m denying having children at twenty-two. It’s just that for me, twenty-two feels too early. The ideal age… would be around twenty-seven.

Also, is Juntaro even the type who wants children?

Oh, no, thinking about life with Juntaro leads me into endless daydreams. We’re not even dating yet, why am I getting so excited?

First, I should figure out how to start dating. For now, the decisive moment will be the reward date after filming the drama. It’s perfect for confession.

With such strong feelings, waiting for a confession seems complicated. While waiting, there’s a chance someone else might snatch him away, so I can’t just sit idly by.

Where should I confess?

The Ferris wheel at the amusement park… no, the aquarium is also appealing. The dim, mystical atmosphere would surely set the mood for us.

The aquarium sounds nice. Standing in front of a large tank together, blessed by various marine creatures, and uniting—what a wonderful plan.

Alright, the aquarium it is.

Despite getting rid of my sleepiness with a short nap, I ended up daydreaming too much, and none of the afternoon classes made it into my head.