My Childhood Friend Who Takes Care of Me Seems to Be a Yandere... No, That Must Be a Misunderstanding

Chapter 10: My Childhood Friend Is Pretending to Sleep

Side: Mizuki

(Hehe…)

I secretly glance at Hina while pretending to sleep.

(She’s really so cute…)

I never expected her to do something so bold. I was really asleep at first, but after being kissed so many times, of course I woke up.

(And being kissed that intensely… yeah…)

At first, it was just a light kiss, but then she started using her tongue…

Just remembering the way Hina used her tongue makes me grin.

(She’s really good at teasing me like this.)

Still, I didn’t think Hina would kiss me like that. She used to just sneak glances at my lips, but never did more than that.

Well, I won’t complain since I liked the outcome. If Hina’s in the mood, she can come at me as much as she wants.

What? You’re wondering if I won’t make a move myself? Silly… I would never be the one to make a move on Hina. I want to treasure her. Unless Hina comes to me herself, I won’t lay a hand on her. That’s my rule.

Besides, if she doesn’t come to me, it just means the time isn’t right yet. When her heart is truly ready to accept me, that’s when I’ll make my move. Until then, I’ll hold back, hold back…

…Well, I did kind of fake an accident and kissed her yesterday, and even groped her breasts while she was sleeping. But even so, I’m doing my best to control my desire and treat her with care.

That’s why I was genuinely pissed when I saw that love letter in Hina’s shoe locker yesterday.

(…I don’t know who did it, but still…)

That out-of-place envelope in her locker.

Just a single piece of paper, but it stirred up my possessiveness like crazy.

(Hina belongs to me.)

Even if she’s not officially mine yet, it’s already decided.

Hina will be mine. It’s fate—no doubt about it.

(Well, it’s not like Hina would fall for something like a love letter.)

That much I know.

After all, she just kissed me like that. Thinking I was asleep, she did it over and over, so lovingly.

There’s no way a girl like that would be swayed by someone else.

…Still, I can’t just ignore it.

Just knowing someone else has their eye on her makes my chest tighten.

(…Hey, Hina.)

I watch Hina sleeping peacefully beside me and gently trace her cheek with my fingertip.

(…Keep looking only at me.)

My fingers pressing slightly against her soft cheek. She keeps breathing steadily, not moving at all. Seeing her so defenseless makes me want to hug her.

(Hehe, so cute.)

She’s showing me this much vulnerability—don’t you think she’s too careless? Well, it’s fine. As long as she doesn’t show this side to anyone but me.

(…You’re really way too careless.)

Thinking that, I softly run my fingers through Hina’s hair. Her silky strands slip gently between my fingers. Each time I touch her, the love swells inside me.

(You absolutely can’t leave my side.)

If you ever leave me… you know what will happen, right?

As I whisper that, I feel like Hina, who’s supposed to be asleep, moved just a little.

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Chapter 11: Guilt Toward My Childhood Friend

Morning… or rather, it was already close to noon. I slowly opened my eyes. The light spilling in through the gap in the curtains was bright. The dazzling sun told me that today was clear and sunny again.

In contrast to the weather, I felt gloomy. After all, I did something terrible yesterday.

Why did I do something like that…? More than feeling embarrassed, I was filled with guilt toward Mii-chan.

What should I do…? How can I face her…?

Mii-chan was no longer beside me. She must already be up. Well, it’s already noon.

“Haa…”

A sigh escaped from me. What should I do, really…? Kissing someone while they’re sleeping—doesn’t that make me the worst…? I mean, isn’t that the kind of thing that could get me sued or something…?

While my thoughts kept spinning around, the door to the room opened.

“Hina? Good morning.”

“…! G-Good morning… Mii-chan.”

I was so surprised that I stumbled over my words, but I somehow managed to respond. Because of the embarrassment and guilt, I couldn’t look her in the face.

Maybe noticing how I was acting, Mii-chan walked closer to me.

“Did you sleep well last night?”

“Y-Yeah…”

“I see. Do you remember what happened yesterday? Hina, you fainted from getting too hot in the bath, you know?”

“I remember… I’m sorry. I must’ve caused you trouble…”

I bowed my head. When I think about it like that, even though Mii-chan helped me while I was collapsed, I still ended up doing something like attacking her in her sleep…

Ugh… I’m seriously the worst…

“It wasn’t any trouble at all. (Actually, it was kind of lucky for me.)”

As she said that, Mii-chan patted my head. It felt so nice that I couldn’t help but narrow my eyes. But at the same time, the guilt just kept getting heavier.

“But don’t go collapsing again, okay? I get worried.”

“Okay…”

I meant to answer her sincerely, but my voice came out a little gloomy.

Ugh… I don’t deserve Mii-chan’s concern… But still, when she says such kind words, I can’t help wanting to lean on her.

Guilt and the desire to rely on her mixed together, leaving me with confusing feelings. …Really, I don’t know what I should do.

After kissing her while she was asleep, now I can’t even look her in the eye because of my guilt—how selfish can I get?

“Hina?”

Mii-chan’s gentle voice rang out. My shoulders flinched in surprise.

“…W-What?”

“Well, I just thought you seemed kind of down.”

“N-No! I’m fine, really!”

I hurriedly answered, but my voice cracked, and I could tell even I wasn’t convincing.

“I see.”

Mii-chan gave a soft smile and sat down on the edge of the bed.

“…?”

I looked up without thinking. Mii-chan kept smiling gently and placed her hand softly on my cheek.

“Your face is red, you know?”

“Eh…!?”

I tried to pull away in surprise, but Mii-chan’s hand didn’t let go, and I couldn’t escape.

“T-That’s not true!”

I denied it desperately, but I could hear the tremble in my own voice. And once I became aware of the heat in my cheeks, it just made my face feel even hotter.

Mii-chan kept staring at me and didn’t take her hand away. In fact, she gently moved her thumb, stroking my cheek.

“…Hina, you’re really bad at lying, you know?”

“T-That’s not…”

Before I could finish, Mii-chan’s face suddenly moved closer. Her soft hair filled my vision. I squeezed my eyes shut without thinking.