I became the boyfriend of the school's madonna, who had turned down numerous confessions, but somehow, without realizing it, I wasn't just playing a role anymore

I became the boyfriend of the school's madonna, who had turned down numerous confessions, but somehow, without realizing it, I wasn't just playing a role anymore - Chapter 46

Episode 46: A Bad Feeling

“―Mmm…”

It was already the time when the sun began to rise high above, and Kokoa, lying in bed, slowly opened her eyes.

Kokoa after a fun day at the beach yesterday, she was quite tired by the time we returned.

So, she must have been sleeping until this time today as well.

Normally, I would wake her up in the morning, but today, I let her sleep in.

“Are you awake?”

“Mmm… cuddle…”

As Kokoa raised her upper body, still half asleep, she looked at me with drowsy eyes and stretched out her arms.

“Up we go.”

“…… ”

As I lifted her up, Kokoa immediately pressed her face against my neck.

It seemed like she wanted to go back to sleep.

Even though it would be more comfortable to sleep in bed… she’s still as clingy as ever.

Oh well, I headed to the living room with her still in my arms.

“Oh? Did you bring her here while she’s still sleeping?”

As we entered the living room, Mom, who was watching TV, turned her gaze towards us.

Today being her day off, she was relaxing.

“No, she woke up but fell asleep again right away.”

“I see… she must have preferred being in her big brother’s arms to the bed.”

Mom looked at us with gentle eyes.

Usually, she’s out for work by the time Kokoa wakes up, and she often comes back after Kokoa is asleep. Since she doesn’t go to see her sleeping face to avoid waking her up, seeing her daughter like this must be quite moving for her.

“Do you want to hold her?”

“No, let her sleep like that.”

I asked just in case, but I was turned down.

She probably didn’t want to risk waking Kokoa up.

“Lunch will be a bit later.”

Mom and I had already eaten breakfast, and we were planning to have lunch when Kokoa woke up. So, now that Kokoa had fallen asleep again, lunchtime would be delayed.

Well, it’s still a bit early for lunch anyway, so there shouldn’t be any problem.

As we were having this conversation—

Ding dong♪

The doorbell rang.

“Oh, what could that be? Did you order something online?”

“No, I didn’t order anything.”

We don’t usually use online shopping much. If there’s anything needed, Mom usually handles it.

Normally, at this time, it could be Misaki, but— I told her in advance that my mom was off work today.

So, it couldn’t be her.

“Could it be a salesperson?”

“Should I go?”

“It’s okay, Kokoa is sleeping, so I’ll go.”