Chapter 97 Once Again, Asanagis Family (4)

And morning came.

It had been a while since Id gotten a good nights sleep. I had been having trouble falling asleep throughout the last week.

Also, I didnt oversleep so it was great.

But, in exchange for that

Yo

Yo

When I woke up, I saw Umis smiling face.

Of course, I remembered everything. Currently, I was inside Umis room. Specifically, Im in her bed. Last night I fell asleep with my face buried in her chest.

And I woke up in the same position.

What time is it, Umi?

Mm? Mm~ Around eight Im glad that its the weekend, I dont need to wake up earlier~

If you woke up before me, why didnt you get out of bed first?

Well, if I do that, Ill wake you up, wont I? Dont worry, I got an hours worth of your sleeping face, so all is good~

Is that really okay? Staring at my sleeping face for a whole hour?

So, what do you think?

What do you mean?

My chest.

Its still too early for this kind of talk

Hehe, but the timing is perfect, dont you think? So, wheres my answer?

Do I have to tell you?

No, but Ill be happy if you do.

I see.

Mhm.

I realized that weve been staying like this for the whole night. This felt embarrassing, but Umi looked so happy

Maki, are you blushing now? Dont you think its a little late?

S-Shut it! I wasnt myself yesterday, okay?

Sure, sure, wheres my answer though?

If you laugh, Im gonna hit you

I averted my gaze and told her everything.

T-They felt warm soft and you smelled really good Happy?

I felt my face burning.

I knew I was just being honest and this was what Umi wanted to hear, but still, what the hell was I doing?

Im such an idiot.

It seems like you got a good nights sleep, Im glad.

You arent going to tease me?

You want me to?

P-Please dont.

I thought she was going to call me a pervert or something similar, but she didnt. Now that I think of it, she had been really kind to me since last night.

Normally, she would tease me about last night, but instead of doing that, she hugged and patted my head.

Umi, why are you doing so much for me? I dont think Ive done enough for you

Youve done more than you think. You might not realize it, but ever since we first became friends, youve been helping me out more than I could count, Maki. Whenever I was having a hard time, you would be there for me. Like back when I was trying to make up with Yuu Without you, Maki, I dont think I would have enough courage to do that

I see. I guess weve been trying our best to help each other out, huh?

Hehe, right.

Whenever I helped her, she would pay me back twofold, then I would pay her back threefold and so on. We would probably never make it even.

But thats fine by me.

After all, from now on, well no longer be friends.

Umi, now its my time to spoil you. Do you have the time?

Hehe, Maki youre so serious Well, youve answered my question, so yeah sure, what do you have in mind?

About the kiss

The timing was perfect to bring it up.

This time, it was her turn to blush.

Umi, do you remember the thing that you said back then?

Mm I mean, I cant forget it even if I want to, you know?

Well do it properly on the lips after we become lovers I remember she said that back then.

Originally, I wanted to have this conversation on Christmas. I wanted to seal the deal, confess my feelings properly for her and make our relationship official on Christmas.

But, you know what? Screw that, Im doing it now.

I wanted to pay her kindness back and I wanted to get to know her better.

To do that, I needed to stop messing around first.

I know its early in the morning and its so sudden, but I want to do this now.

I see. Its funny Last night, you were trembling like a puppy, you were so cute and now you look so manly

H-Huh? Really?

Mhm! Sorry Ive been holding you back I resolved myself yesterday too Im ready now

Thank you, Umi

Hehe Then, lets get up first

Okay.

We got up and sat while facing each other on the bed.

Umi.

Mm

In response to my call, Umi closed her eyes and leaned her lips toward me.

I only need to place my lips there.

H-Here I go

M-Mhm

I placed my hands on her shoulders and moved my face closer to hers. I could see her face getting redder by the seconds.

My raging heartbeat resounded in my ears.

I looked at her small lips.

Umi, I

Mm

I could feel her breath on my lips and

Umi? Maki-kun? What are you two doing this early in the morning?

!!!

Right before our lips touched, I heard Sora-sans voice.

We turned our heads toward the direction of her voice and saw her standing in her apron. She was smiling at us.

S-Sora-san!

M-Mom?! W-Wait, mom! You should knock on the door before you enter the room!

Eh? I did though? Many times. I wanted to tell you both that the breakfast is ready, but no one responded.

Apparently we were too engrossed in our own world to hear her knocking.

Because of that, this happened. She had to witness her only daughter flirting with a boy early in the morning.

Umi, Maki-kun.

Y-Yes

Lets have breakfast. After that, were going to have a proper talk, okay?

Yes

I guess that means we have to wait for a while longer before we could have our kiss.