When Two Wounded Hearts Find Solace In Each Other, Snow White (The School's Beauty) And I Were Mistakenly Labeled As A Silly Couple. - Chapter 13: I Was Nursed By Snow White.

I Was Nursed By Snow White.

“Sneeze”

The day after warming Himeno’s body, I let out a big sneeze and ended up catching a cold.

My body temperature rose to 38 degrees, and the main symptoms were a runny nose, chills, and fever.

Yesterday, Himeno properly took off her wet clothes and wiped her body, but I, who got wet by embracing her, didn’t do anything.

It’s probably inevitable that I caught a cold, as it only dried naturally in the spring sunlight.

“Really… catching a cold is evidence of neglecting your health.”

Marika says with a sigh, but she looks very worried.

It seems like the feelings of an older sister who is worried when her younger brother catches a cold.

“I’d like to take care of you all the time, but I can’t skip school.”

It seems that Marika is hesitating between taking care of me and going to school.

When a younger brother catches a cold, a brother complex would make her want to nurse me.

In reality, we are not siblings but childhood friends.

“I’m fine. I took medicine, so I’ll feel better soon.”

“That’s good, but… if it gets tough, contact me right away, okay? I’ll come back right away.”

Despite not having romantic feelings, she is truly overprotective, and I can assert that she will hurry back if things get tough.

“Got it.”

“Really? If it gets tough, be sure to contact me, okay?”

While thinking she’s persistent, Takashi watches Marika leave the room after saying, “Got it.”

Just as he was about to lie down, a notification sound came from the smartphone placed at the edge of the bed.

Feeling a bit unwell, Takashi picks up the smartphone and checks it. It’s a message from Himeno.

“Good morning. Want to go to school together?”

It’s the first message since exchanging contact information yesterday.

There are girls at school who bully Himeno, so she probably wants to be together from the moment of going to school.

“Sorry. Can’t go to school because I caught a cold.”

I send the message and place my smartphone at the edge of the bed.

“Time to sleep…”

With a fever of 38 degrees and my body aching, I slowly close my eyelids, ready to rest. It’s been a challenging day, and a bit of sleep might help me feel better.

***

“Mmm…”

Feeling a softness different from my pillow, I woke up to the sunlight leaking through the curtain gap.

But I haven’t really opened my eyelids; my consciousness just became certain as I emerged from sleep.

“Are you awake?”

A voice I’ve grown familiar with recently reaches me, and feeling curious, I slowly open my eyelids.

“Why- how?”

In front of me is Himeno’s face in an unbelievably neat school uniform, and the soft sensation on my head is her thigh.

Even though Marika, who is usually reliable, wouldn’t leave the house without locking it, the presence of Himeno surprises me.

“Huh? But you came out when I rang the bell, didn’t you?”

Himeno is also surprised.

I don’t remember the bell ringing since I was asleep, and I certainly have no memory of inviting Himeno into the house.

However, since Himeno is saying so and I did go out unconsciously when the bell rang, it must be true.

It seems that I unconsciously went out when the bell rang while I was asleep.

Considering how I got so drunk from just eating chocolate with alcohol that I lost my memory, it’s not surprising that I might have unconsciously gone out when the bell rang while I was sleeping due to my poor health.

“Why are you giving me a lap pillow? You might catch a cold. And what… about school?”

It’s odd to find Himeno, who should be at school, in this house.

“I got permission to take the day off from school. As for the lap pillow… Well, you said it was fantastic yesterday.”

With her words, I felt a warmth spreading through my body, despite the lingering chill.

In reality, there’s still a chill, but the impact of Himeno’s words was powerful enough to dispel the cold from my sickness. She seems embarrassed herself, cheeks flushed.

“And also… without Taka-kun, school is scary…”

As if remembering the times she was bullied, Himeno’s body trembles slightly.

She’s probably trying to alleviate jealousy from other girls by insinuating the presence of a certain boy when she’s with him. Without me, it wouldn’t work, and the fear of potential bullying resurfaces.

So, she skipped school to prioritize taking care of me.

“Sorry. I’m the one who suggested it, and I ended up catching a cold on the first day, breaking our promise.”

It’s a bit embarrassing to have initiated the idea and then break the promise by catching a cold.

“No, it’s my fault that you caught a cold, Taka-kun. At that time, I was too preoccupied with my own issues. So, even though your body was wet, I didn’t realize I was stealing more of your body heat.”

“I’m really sorry,” Himeno bows her head, expressing genuine remorse.

(Choiiiiii)

By bowing, not only does the upper body naturally lower, but also the large chest comes into view.

While it might be a bit better if I just have a cold and my head isn’t spinning, if I were in this state when I’m feeling well, my rationality would really be worn away.

The chest stimulates a man’s instincts, so enduring it is tough.

“So today… let me take care of you, Taka-kun.”

I was gently held in a tight grip.

“Uh, okay, so please raise your head. The current situation is bad for your health.”

“Ah, sorry.”

Seemingly just realizing that her chest was in front of Takashi, Himeno quickly lifted her head, her cheeks turning bright red.

“Well… I’m not the kind of indecent girl who wants boys to touch her chest.”

“I know.”

Even though it’s been a short time since we started being together like this, Himeno doesn’t seem at all like the type to easily allow someone to touch her body.

“That’s a relief.”

Seeming relieved, Himeno sighs and strokes her chest.

“Let me take care of you today.”

“Okay.”

Unable to refuse as she doesn’t seem to back down, Takashi squeezes Himeno’s slender and soft hand in return and nods.