Chapter 188: Out of the Bath, and Embrace (1/2)

Mahiru dried Amane’s hair, took care of it, and sat next to him, giving a long sigh.

She leaned her body over, and Amane gently held her palm, thank you, muttering so.

Amane merely touched the back of her hand gently, knowing that she was not tired, and was just fawning over him. He did not do anything more.

“…You are very patient during times like this, Amane-kun.”

“So that means I usually don’t?”

“I-I do not mean that…but you do dote on me whenever I fawn around, and I am especially glad.”

“Then go ahead and do so. I’ll be more than happy to spoil you.”

Spoiling the always hardworking Mahiru was truly enjoyable.

After all, this overnight stay was a requested reward, and Amane could not help but pet her.

Do you want me to pat you a little more? He gently whispered, and she shyly lowered her eyes, putting her forward on Amane’s elbow, rolling about.

“…I did experience that sufficiently during the bath. Any more and I will melt.”

“It’s fine for you to melt.”

“No worries. Lest I be unable to stand up.”

Because you do not know how to hold back, so Mahiru said somewhat emotionally, and Amane instead felt nonplussed, numb to it.

…I think I’m holding back somewhat.

Amane assumed he had been controlling himself from going overboard, or Mahiru from crossing the line.

There were times when he got too carried away, resulting in Mahiru pouting away. He however did not go all out.

He gave a wry smile as she butted with her forehead, and lowered his head to kiss her.

“I want to pet you more, and turn you into water.”

Amane felt extremely agitated as he imagined Mahiru melting away, still unused to fawning around, showing a sweet face.

He had nothing else in mind, and all he wanted was to see Mahiru looking happy, which would make him happy. However, a red faced Mahiru shook her head vehemently.

“I will die. Especially, when you say, such words, Amane-kun…”

“Especially?”