I tried to confess my feelings to the girl I like, but I got too excited and ended up proposing. Was her response OK?! ~ - Chapter 17
Episode 17
I emerge from the depths of deep consciousness.
After savoring that sensation for a while, I slowly open my eyes and find a faint light gently illuminating the dark room.
Checking the time on my phone, it displays three o’clock.
That’s when I realized for the first time that I fell asleep.
I feel sorry for Ryota.
But again, I woke up at a strange time.
I’m wide awake now and don’t feel like sleeping, and my throat feels dry. Maybe I’ll make some iced cocoa.
Getting up from the sofa and heading to the kitchen, I hear the sound of water running from the bathroom.
Huh? Is someone awake? At this time, it’s probably Ryota.
Thinking that, I change my course and head towards the bathroom.
Then, with a click, the bathroom door opens, and the person inside slowly appears.
“Eh, Mana? What are you doing at this hour?”
Contrary to my expectations, it was Mana who came out of the bathroom.
“Sora-kun, I’m sorry for waking you up.”
“No, it’s okay. Can’t you sleep?”
“No, I was sleeping peacefully, but I woke up.”
“I see. That’s the same for me. I woke up too, so I was thinking of making cocoa. Would you like to join me, Mana?”
“That sounds nice.”
“Alright, I’ll go make it, so you can relax.”
“I’ll take you up on that offer then.”
Saying so, Mana headed to the living room.
If it was just me, iced cocoa would be fine, but if Mana’s going to drink it too, I’ll change it to hot cocoa.
I boil some water, prepare two cups, and add the specified amount of cocoa powder.
With the finished cocoa in hand, I head to the living room.
“Sorry for the wait—oh, did she fall asleep?”
There, lying quietly on the sofa, was Mana, softly breathing in her sleep.
For her, who usually leads a regular lifestyle, waking up at this time was irregular in itself.
Thinking that, I bring a blanket from the bedroom and gently cover her.
Mana’s sleeping face.
It tickles a certain male instinct deep in my heart.
Would it be okay to touch her a little?
I mean, we’re married, so this should be fine, right?
After repeating this internal struggle, I made up my mind.
I gently poke her soft cheek over and over again.
Ah, she’s so cute.
My expression naturally softens.
Then, there’s a click from behind, and my body jerks in response.
“Huh, Sora? Are you awake?”
Turning around, I see Ryota rubbing his eyes sleepily.
“Shh, Mana’s asleep.”
Putting a finger to my lips, I whisper, and Ryota immediately understands and comes over quietly to talk in a low voice.
“Are you still sleepy? If you’re not, let’s go talk over there.”
Ryota points to the dining table as he speaks.
I nod, and the two of us quietly move to another spot.