The Beautiful Senpai from the Archery Club Is Sleeping in My Room with Her Stomach Exposed. - Chapter 24: After That, They Were Blushing Uncontrollably.

After That, They Were Blushing Uncontrollably.

After changing into my yoga wear, I returned to my room.

Even during that short walk, I could feel how easy it was to move in these clothes. The snug yet comfortable fit felt great against my skin. Honestly, I wouldn’t mind wearing this around the house regularly.

I really got something nice this time. I wanted to properly express my gratitude right away.

Since there was a chance Watanuki-senpai was still changing, I knocked on the door before speaking.

“I’m back. Senpai, may I come in?”

“…W-Wait. Just give me a second to mentally prepare myself.”

I could hear a deep breath even through the door. After a moment, a voice granted permission.

“Okay, you can come in.”

When I stepped inside, I was greeted by Watanuki-senpai in a yoga outfit that revealed every contour of her body. Even the shape of her chest was clearly outlined.

Her long, toned legs stretched elegantly downward. The kind of figure often described as “curves in the right places.” She was so breathtakingly beautiful that, for a moment, I lost my words.

“Uh… well. If you’re going to be so stunned, I might start feeling embarrassed…! Th-This is… the proper attire for yoga, okay?”

“Ah, no, it’s not that! I wasn’t put off or anything—!”

She must have taken my silence negatively, even though I had just been captivated by her appearance. Damn, I should have been quicker with my words.

Watanuki-senpai let out a soft chuckle and, while covering her exposed navel, slowly crouched down.

“Late-night impulsiveness really is dangerous… I should never have ordered something this revealing…”

That sounded like something one would say after choosing a swimsuit. Honestly, I wished she would wear it with confidence. If anything, I was the one who should be self-conscious about my own unimpressive physique.

“Please don’t regret your choice, Senpai. It looks great on you, and I’m glad I got to see the yoga wear you picked out.”

“…O-Oh. Thanks for that. Even if it’s just flattery—”

“I mean it. One hundred percent.”

As I immediately cut in, she blinked in mild surprise.

“I know my opinion might not mean much, but I want you to have confidence, Senpai. I want to see you standing tall like you always do.”

“I-I see…? Well then… okay, I won’t hunch over anymore. Maybe I was being too self-conscious just because you were here.”

Oh, she’s back. Watanuki-senpai straightened her posture and rose to her feet. That familiar composed smile returned to her face.

“So. How does it feel on you, Amemoto-kun?”

“Perfect. I could tell right away that you picked it with my body type in mind… As soon as I changed, I knew. Thank you, really. I’m seriously happy. I’ll wear this regularly.”

Since people often say I don’t show much expression, I made sure to say it aloud. I wanted her to know how much I appreciated it.

I could tell Watanuki-senpai had put real thought into this, knowing how much I enjoy relaxation and comfort. That’s why I was truly grateful.

“Heh. I see. I’m glad I stayed up late debating over it. I was so worried about whether you’d like it that I couldn’t fall asleep, you know?”

“…Did I just hear something I can’t ignore? You stayed up late?”

“Oh, and I also got yoga mats! Two of them! Here, one for you.”

She blatantly changed the subject. Well… as long as she wasn’t sleep-deprived from studying, but because of me, maybe it was okay… Wait, is it okay? If my existence is adding stress, isn’t that a bad thing?

With a complicated feeling lodged in my throat, I accepted the special mat she handed me.

***

After spending a few minutes setting up, the yoga lesson finally began.

“Just follow my movements like you’re watching an example. Keep your eyes on me, okay?”

“O-Okay.”

“We’ll start with the ‘Cat-Cow Pose.’ First, get on all fours, arch your back, then inhale as you stretch it out. Then exhale and round your back again. That’s one set.”

She demonstrated exactly as she described.

Watanuki-senpai curved her back into an arch, then slowly stretched out again.

Each time, her snug outfit emphasized the movement of her body.

—If this were happening in a sunlit living room, maybe I wouldn’t have thought much of it. I could have simply enjoyed a traditional relaxation method.

But this was my room.

The windows were covered, the lighting was soft and atmospheric, the scent of aromatherapy filled the air, and calm music played in the background.

And right in front of me was Senpai, wearing an outfit with little to no defense—

The sheer unreality of it all made my head spin.

“How about it, Amemoto-kun? Did you get the hand and knee placement right?”

“…Ah, yeah. More or less.”

Damn it, focus. She’s taking the time to teach me, so I can’t just sit here dazed. She even went out of her way to prepare for this.

I placed both hands and knees on the floor and tried to mimic her movements.

The first time, my joints let out a quiet pop. I could already tell I lacked the muscle strength to maintain the posture. Is this really okay? My body feels way too weak for my age.

“Wow, this pose is a lot tougher than it looks…”

“It really engages the whole body, right? But that also means it’s effective! This is just the warm-up, so take it easy.”

“………Wait. This is just the warm-up?”

I nearly lost hope as I recalled a certain past running session.

But no, I survived running 10 km at dawn. A little beginner’s yoga shouldn’t scare me. I can do this…!

With renewed determination, I continued for a few more minutes.

“Alright, let’s move on to the next pose—Wait, are you getting more tired? Are you okay?”

“Of course…! This is… nothing…!”

Lies. It was exhausting. Yoga was more intense than I had expected. But more than that, the situation itself was messing with my head.

Just having Watanuki-senpai in my room, wearing something so revealing, was throwing me completely off balance.

Where was all that emotional discipline I had trained myself in? I needed to get a grip.

“I need to move more…! Let’s go to the next pose, Senpai!”

“You’re motivated, huh? Alright, let’s try the ‘Tree Pose’ next.”

Watanuki-senpai stood on her right leg, lifting her left foot and placing it against the opposite thigh. Then, she extended her arms upward and pressed her palms together, like a prayer.

It was the quintessential yoga pose.

“It also has a relaxing effect, you know.”

Even as my senior explained this, there wasn’t the slightest wavering in her posture. Her tall stature only added to the impression of a towering tree in a dense forest. I couldn’t help but think she must have trained their core extensively.

“That concludes the demonstration. Maintaining the posture might be difficult, so just treat it like practice.”

“Y-yes.”

“This time, I’ll be watching from here. Give it a try.”

Having stopped the pose, Watanuki-senpai now stood nearby, lightly touching her chin with a fingertip as she observed me.

Her gaze was intense—so unwavering it felt more like stone than wood. I could only imagine the pressure the other juniors felt when they were being instructed.

“Uh, um, like this…? Whoa, this is harder than I thought…!”

My core strength was, unfortunately, far from ideal.

Standing on one leg was already a struggle, but being unable to use my arms for balance made it even worse. My body wobbled uncontrollably—

“Whoa—this is bad…!”

“Got you.”

Just as I was about to topple over, Watanuki-senpai moved swiftly, catching me in her arms.

It was as if I had fallen straight into her chest.

“That was close. Don’t worry, I’ll make sure you don’t get hurt.”

Her voice was soft, almost like a whisper. It had a calming effect, and I felt a deep sense of reassurance.

Her unwavering stance exuded a quiet strength, and I found myself unconsciously relaxing into it.

And then, there was a soft, plush sensation against my shoulder—

It was the same feeling I had noticed when we first met. The same place my gaze had been drawn to earlier—Senpai’s chest—

“S-sorry! I must be more exhausted than I thought… My mind just went blank! I didn’t mean anything by it…!”

Panicked, I quickly pulled away.

Senpai, however, simply smiled, unfazed.

“I understand. It’s easy to lose your balance during this special relaxation session.”

She spoke as though she had firsthand experience.

…Though, I was pretty sure that wasn’t an actual effect of this exercise.

“There were more routines I had looked into, but considering your condition, we should probably skip them. Yeah, let’s wrap up with the ‘corpse pose.’”

With that, Watanuki-senpai lay down on the yoga mat, facing up.

Arms relaxed at her sides, legs slightly apart—completely at ease. With each breath, their chest rose and fell gently.

“This is the final pose. It should help relieve fatigue… Try it.”

“Just lying down?”

“Think of it as a form of meditation… Focus on your breathing, clear your mind… It’s somewhat similar to archery…”

Her voice gradually slowed as she spoke.

So, that’s how it worked. This seemed doable. Since it was the last exercise, I decided to put in my best effort. I lay down on my own mat.

Closing my eyes, I focused on my breathing, letting go of distractions—

But… the steady sound of Senpai’s breathing was strangely distracting.

How was I supposed to relax in this situation?

“Uh… I don’t think I can pull this off today. It’s frustrating, but I’ll train for it by next time.”

“……”

“Senpai?”

There was no response.

I lifted my upper body and turned to look.

“…Zzz.”

There lay my tall, dignified senior—completely unconscious, having relaxed a little too much.

In other words, they had fallen asleep.

“Seriously…?”

Taking a step back to assess the situation, I realized how ridiculous it was.

A beautiful senior from the archery club was lying on my floor, sleeping with her stomach exposed.

“How much do you trust me…? This is way too careless…”

I let out a small chuckle as I watched them. Her sleeping face was so peaceful that all my previous thoughts seemed to drift away.

“…Mmh.”

Even as she shifted in her sleep, her expression remained gentle, far more serene than before.

Not wanting her to catch a cold, I quietly placed a blanket over her stomach and murmured to myself:

“Watanuki-senpai seems back to normal now…”

That should mean our agreement was fulfilled. It wasn’t healthy for her to be spending time here every day after school just for my sake.

This had to come to an end.

“I need to bring up the contract matter before the week is over.”

As my senior continued to sleep soundly, I made up my mind about the approaching deadline.