My Cool and Straightforward Girlfriend Won't Let Me Sleep Today Either - Chapter 2

Episode 2: Aiming for A Chance On My 4th Year Girlfriend

“Mmm, I feel refreshed.”

Natsuki, after taking a shower, wrapped herself in a towel and was drying her hair with another towel.

She was using the towels in a rather luxurious manner, but it was fine since I would run the washing machine to clean Natsuki’s clothes, which were soaked in sweat.

But more importantly…

No matter when I see her with just one towel, it always looks erotic…

“… You pervert. Anyway, lend me some clothes.”

My lascivious gaze was evidently transparent, and Natsuki looked at me with an exasperated expression.

Since she asked, I couldn’t refuse. I searched for clothes that Natsuki could wear.

In just one or two minutes, I found a T-shirt and a pair of shorts with a waist tie that seemed like they would fit Natsuki.

And then, I tossed them over to Natsuki.

“Thanks.”

Natsuki picked up the clothes that fell to the ground in mid-air and took off the towel she had wrapped around her body, revealing her naked figure.

Even though I’ve seen it many times, her naked body is always beautiful.

But I was really surprised the first time I saw it.

… Because there wasn’t a single hair down there, it was completely smooth.

According to her, she doesn’t like it when her body feels stuffy, so she shaves it.

Although I wouldn’t mind seeing her in a slightly bushy state…

While thinking about that, I spoke to Natsuki.

“You’re not embarrassed anymore, even though I’m watching you change clothes…”

“Well, that’s how it is.”

“Is that so…”

Natsuki, who used to be embarrassed every time she changed clothes in front of me, is no longer like that.

Thinking about it, it made me feel a little lonely.

“Hey, Minato should take a shower too.”

Natsuki sees me off and I head to the bathroom.

Since we’re boyfriend and girlfriend, it might seem natural for us to shower together.

But in reality, the bathroom in my single-person apartment is cramped, and it’s uncomfortable for two people to fit in.

However, there are times when even though it’s bothersome, I still want to cuddle.

In those moments, I invade the bathroom to shower together.

Well, perhaps it’s more accurate to say that I’m the one being invaded.

“I shower at night too, so it’s fine to be sloppy.”

In the bathroom, I quickly washed away the clinging sweat.

Then, while drying my hair, I adjusted the buttons on the washing machine.

During this season, laundry usually dries quickly, even if it’s done in the afternoon.

After confirming that the washing machine started moving smoothly, I left the bathroom.

The kitchen in my room is in the hallway, and Natsuki, who was cooking, was there.

“Need any help?”

“Don’t bother me.”

“O-Okay.”

Until recently, she would have given me some role and asked for my help.

But now, she just bluntly tells me not to bother her.

“…Are you sulking?”

“I-I’m not sulking.”

Natsuki chuckled softly and lightly pushed my back.

She told me to wait over there.

“If you need any help, let me know.”

“Yes, yes.”

There’s no air conditioning in the small kitchen in the hallway.

To make cooking more comfortable for Natsuki, I left the door connecting the hallway and the room open and decided to wait for the food to be ready.

Shortly afterward, the curry was ready.

Because she started cooking a bit late, it was a slightly late lunch.

But as university students, it’s not uncommon for lunchtime to be a little off schedule, so it’s not a big deal.

“Phew, I’m tired. Let’s eat.”

“If you’re tired, you don’t have to cook.”

“Ah, I won’t make it again.”

“I don’t mind.”

“…Actually, you really wanted to eat my cooking, didn’t you?”

“That’s right. I can’t live without my girlfriend’s home-cooked meals. Alright, are you satisfied now?”

“You’re so twisted… Well, whatever. Itadakimasu.”

Natsuki started eating the curry after bowing her head.

I also said “Itadakimasu” and scooped up some curry and rice with a spoon, bringing it to my mouth.

The spicy curry roux spread in my mouth, supported by the fluffy rice.

Unlike the curry from the cafeteria that I often eat recently, this home-cooked flavor is very comforting.

“It’s delicious. Did you add something extra to the store-bought roux?”

“Just a little Worcestershire sauce.”

“I can’t live without your cooking anymore.”

I said jokingly.

Then, Natsuki… calmly told me.

“Well then, I’ll make it for you every day.”

“Oh, that’s too much trouble for you.”

When I gently refused, Natsuki clicked her tongue.

Well, probably if she said she wanted to cook for me every day…

“Too bad. If you wanted to eat it every day, I would’ve moved in to cook for you.”

Yes, Natsuki wants to move into my room near the university.

And she’s been aiming for that chance.

“Ahaha… Sorry about that.”

“Well, why not?”

“Because I can’t stay alone much longer.”

It’s a bit of a cheesy story, but I actually have intentions to marry Natsuki. So, for now, I want to enjoy living alone.

“What do you mean?”

Since it seems like I’m not getting through to her, I added an explanation while scratching my cheek.

“Well, it’s like, if we get married, we’ll live together, right…? So, I mean, I want to experience living alone for a while, like now.”

“…Minato, you’re unexpectedly heavy, huh.”

“I-I am?!”

“Well, we’re still college students, you know.”

“Yeah, because the chances of me dating a girl like Natsumi again are lower than winning the lottery.”

Getting together with Natsuki was really just incredibly lucky.

We happened to become library committee members in our second year of high school.

Part of our job was to lend out books after school.

Natsuki and I started talking to pass the time behind the lending counter, and as a result, we became close and eventually became a couple.

Compared to the cute Natsuki, I’m just a textbook introvert who’s only good at studying.

There’s evidence to back up the introvert claim.

Even though I became a college student, I didn’t make any more female friends, so there’s no doubt about it…

That’s why if I break up with Natsuki, it’s all over for me. I’ll probably end up spending my life in loneliness. Man, that’s heavy. I’m thinking about really heavy stuff…

“I-If we broke up, you probably become a stalker…”

“… I wouldn’t. Plus, I don’t plan on breaking up anyway.”

“That kind of statement is dangerous. Well, um… If you don’t want to break up with me…”

“If I don’t want to break up?”

“I think it would be okay to give me a spare key to this room.”

Natsuki said it in a calm tone, without any flirtation. She must really want to hang out at my place near the university. I also think it would be fine to give her a spare key if Natsumi’s house wasn’t far from the university. But still…

“No, your apartment isn’t that far from the university, is it?”

Yeah, Natsuki’s apartment isn’t really that far from the university, unlike mine.