Owe a Wife

Episode 32

...Chapters 32...

...Realizing Feelings...

It took about an hour for Kaede to calm down. In the meantime, we're watching an anime that aired online. It was a funny romcom anime with high excitement from start to finish, making it an interesting anime. The characters truant together on the roof to play games, and play together while shy. What the hell with this youth scene.

“Now it's late, do you want to shower?”

“So it's almost ten o'clock in the night. Well, I will heat the water, but Kaede-san can take a bath first. Or, want to shower together?”

I laughed mockingly and suggested taking a bath together. Maybe it'll drive him crazy again after he calms down, but I think it's okay to have a day like this once in a while. It's a day to get back at him because it always makes me tick.

“Issh. Please don't joke like that. I'll take a shower first. Meanwhile, Yuya-kun can wait while playing the game.”

Okay. I'll wait quietly. It's a lie, isn't it, Kaede got shy and said no? What does this mean? Did he eat something strange!?

“I also don't always have to force myself all the time, you know? I've learned that sometimes it's important to step back!”

Kaede clenched her fists and headed to the bathroom. I was left alone, and I didn't understand what he meant, but thought it was useless, so I decided to follow him and go play games. Come to think of it, this is the first time I will be playing a game since moving into this house.

The story of this game, which was too busy for me to play, was already in the middle stage. It is a work that draws the attention of the world as it is a remake of the Seventh and Last Story story. I thought this was a separate piece, but I'd find it interesting. To the death I will not complain as long as the story is not finished.

Quiescent.

Time passed quickly as I was mesmerized by the beautiful graphics. Kaede returned in her soft pajamas while wiping her hair. Soon is a fight with the boss, so I'll save first and stand up from the couch.

“Oh, done yet? You can continue playing it soon?”

“Wish I continue, I also need to take a shower. Besides, I don't know where the next stop is, so I hope. Then I'll take a shower. You can sleep first.”

“Fufufu. I'll wait for you there. So please enjoy your bath Yuya-kun."

I don't know why, it feels weird. Usually here he will say something like, ‘I want to soak in the bath again ahh,’ but he looks ordinary.

Well, there's no point thinking about it. If I can take a shower without having to pay attention to my guard, I can enjoy it more. I'm physically tired from the club's activities today, and mentally tired from everything that happened at dinner and Valentine's party. I'm gonna relax.

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In the end I took a bath for almost an hour. By the time I finished brushing my teeth and getting ready for bed, the date had changed.

“You shouldn't have to wait for me..”.

“No papa. I just want to wait for you. Do you feel more relaxed after taking a shower?”

“Yes. Thanks to that my fatigue is resolved, so I guess I can do my best also tomorrow.”

“Good then. Now, let's go to bed.”

A lot has happened today. The Sukiyaki is delicious, and Kaede's Valentine's chocolate cake is also very tasty. Besides, we even do bad—ini indirect kiss, don't think about it. I will not be able to sleep.

“Hei... Yuya-kun's. Are you still awake?”

“Yes. I'm still awake, what's up?”

I always sleep on Kaede's back because I don't want anything to happen to her and my drowsiness will go away if I see her sleeping face. So naturally I answered her question without looking back, but it turned out to be a mistake.

“A little.... get closer.. Can I sleep next to you?”

Kaede, who had approached before I realized it, hugged me from behind. She asked me in a much more cute voice than usual, and the soft scent of lemon drifting from her made me feel at ease, but at the same time my brain was completely confused. Kaede's warmth felt from my back and I could feel a soft sensation that could drive a man crazy. I could feel his heart beating so fast that it would explode.

“Ya.. can.” replied.

I could not refuse Kaede's request, which she had tried to do with all the courage she could muster. No, I'd rather turn around and hug her. I was attacked by such a push.

“I'm very happy today. The person I love very much hugs me tightly, praising the cake I have made as well as I can so that it tastes good, and even lets me eat it. Moreover, we kissed indirectly. This is such a happy day, I could die.”

Kaede's confession started to make my heart beat fast. Stop that. I'm happy, but it can drive me crazy, too.

“But... I want to feel more. I thought that how happy I would be if I could sleep while hugging the person I love.”.

You're so unfair Kaede. When you were spoiled like that with a voice that sounded like you were about to cry, I wanted to give up on your selfishness.

“......Thank you for today, Kaede-san”

As I turned around to face her and gently hugged her, Kaede's shoulders jolted slightly. But soon after, he brought his cheek closer to the rhino and smiled.

“Ehe... Yuya-kun, you are so warm. And your smell is soothing. I think today I will sleep better than usual.”.

Is that so. I might not be able to sleep until morning.

But, if it can make you happy, I have absolutely no problem. If it makes you feel comfortable, I have absolutely no problem. I'm also happy to be with you—

“Good night, Yuya-kun. I love you.”

Really am. I can't help it. My heart is drawn to Kaede.

It was one night in February when I realized it.

Notes: Kuy.... Steady, until when do you survive hah