The case where I was gradually getting buried in the heavy love of my childhood friend who had miraculously recovered from their illness was perfect! - Chapter 61 : Rion being defenseless

Chapter 61 : Rion being defenseless

“…Fufu.”

“I told you not to laugh!”

“I apologize. You just looked so cute earlier.”

The idea of being called cute by a girl is not something to be happy about. Taking a step forward with a sullen expression, Rion immediately apologized and stood next to me.

‘…Jeez, I knew this would happen.’

Having seen something strange in the room and being comforted by Rion earlier… Now we were outside for shopping, but Rion kept smiling and teasing me about what happened earlier.

…But well, I didn’t expect to depend on Rion in such a way.

“Didn’t I tell you to stop that?”

“Do I need to say it? If my precious childhood friend turned out like that, it’s only natural to accept it silently”

“……”

In the unchanged house, I cried alone… and Rion wasn’t there. I felt like I might have experienced or seen something like that somewhere in the past. Unbelievable… it shouldn’t be possible, but the anxiety crushed me, and I… relied on Rion.

“I could use your sarcastic remarks at times like this.”

“Oh, if that’s the case, I’ll refrain from saying them. For now, let me surround you with kind words.”

“Ugh…”

Geez… Rion has been too kind since earlier! It’s undoubtedly a wonderful thing for a childhood friend to be kind, and I was genuinely happy about it… but, but, but! That kindness was so comfortable that I couldn’t understand what was happening!

“So, what would you like today?”

“…Beef stew.”

“Alright. Let’s go with that.”

So, today’s menu was decided to be beef stew. As we walked towards the shopping district, any embarrassment disappeared, and before I knew it, we were walking hand in hand.

That’s scary — I couldn’t remember when I had held hands with Rion like this.

“…When did we start holding hands?”

“We’ve been doing it all along.”

“Seriously?”

Well, this is a severe case.

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Shopping in the shopping district ended without any issues. It wasn’t their first time there, and we had been to the place many times since childhood. So, both I and Rion were familiar faces to the shopkeepers.

Perhaps because of that, just by walking together, we were greeted by the old ladies and men in the shopping district. The vegetable store aunty even insisted on giving us various items for free… It was embarrassing, but I couldn’t help but take advantage of their kindness.

“We got a lot, didn’t we?”

“Yeah…”

The spoils of shopping were lined up on the table. The main dish for today was still beef stew, but it seemed like they wouldn’t have any trouble with cooking for the next few days.

It was already quite dark outside, and the doorbell rang.

“Who could it be… I’ll go check.”

“Alright, please.”

Presumably a delivery, I immediately grabbed Rion’s hand.

“I’ll handle this.”

“Thank you.”

Accompanied by Rion’s farewell, I headed to the entrance.

Of course, it was just a regular delivery, so there was nothing to worry about.

“But still…”

Returning to the living room and watching Rion prepare for cooking while wearing an apron, I felt a strange emotion.

Normally, my parents should be here… yet, for the next three days, I would be spending time alone with Rion.

This is practically like being a married couple… What a foolish thought. While thinking such nonsense, I stared at the back of my beautiful childhood friend.

“It’s somewhat reassuring. Feeling Nagi-kun’s gaze on my back while cooking.”

“Is that so?”

“Yes. Not only the reassurance that you’ll help no matter what happens but also the motivation to make delicious dishes for you.”

“…Hey, Rion.”

“What is it?”

Holding a ladle, Rion turned around.

Even that gesture seemed like it had a filter applied, emphasizing Rion’s cuteness. Ugh, today, I was really hopeless.

Later, after finishing the bath preparations, I took the first bath.

Returning to the living room, I called out to Rion and asked her to go to the bath. However, a little later, a scream echoed.

“Kyaaah!!”

“Rion!?”

The moment I heard that voice, I immediately headed to the bathroom.

The shower was making a shushing sound, undoubtedly Rion was washing her body at that moment. Although I knew that, I couldn’t stop myself.

Suppressing my agitated heart forcibly, I entered the bathroom.

“Rion!!”

“N-Nagi-kun!”

Rion stumbled and sat down on the tiled floor. Her bath towel had completely come loose, revealing her pure white skin and all her delicate areas.

Though I immediately averted his gaze… why did she scream in the first place?

“T-There’s someone there…”

“…Ah.”

Rion pointed, and there, a long-legged creature was present. It was something I rarely saw, and it couldn’t have been seen while I was in the bath… Why was it here?

“Sorry… When I opened the door for a bit, it came in.”

“…Ah, I see.”

According to Rion, she thought she heard a noise, so she opened the door a bit, and at that moment, it seemed to have entered.

In any case, Rion seems to be weak against such things… Interesting.

“Alright, alright. It’s when my important childhood friend is taking a bath. Sorry, but could you leave?”

“Thank you, Nagi-kun… Phew, that was close.”

“No problem…”

Rion, you’re still, you know… completely naked.

Geez… Even though it’s only the first day of Rion’s stay, so many things are happening! Please, spare me!

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