Chapter 154 - 154 - [ I see. ] (1/2)

154 – [ I see. ]

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I regain consciousness.

I take out my pocket watch and check the time.

……I hardly got any sleep.

It’s only been about 10 minutes since I fell unconscious.

Seras…

[………………..]

—is lying down with her back turned towards me.

She appears to be awake but——

[……, ……….?]

I feel uncomfortable.

The only thing covering my upper body is these bandages wrapped around my wounds.

There’s also “that” in the center of my exposed chest.

A strange lingering memory.

That area is slightly warmer than the others……

One discomfort after another.

I put my hand on my mouth.

My lips.

……A warm moisture.

Strangely enough, they feel wet.

I silently looked at Seras’ back.

Shyness…

Nervousness…

Surprise…

Regret…

Guilt…

……Awareness.

I could read intermingling emotions from her.

[……………….]

“Achoo.”

Raising my upper body, I touch my bangs.

I then called out.

[……You still can’t sleep?]

Seras’ calm shoulders twitched in response.

Taking a deep breath, she replied.

[My apologies.]

What was that apology for?

[Why are you apologizing?]

[I- I’m sorry……]

[…………….]

I should probably pretend that I didn’t notice it.

[Should I make you sleep with my skill?]

That’s also probably better for Seras with the way she is right now.

Slightly shrinking her body smaller, Seras replied.

[Yes, please.]

[—–<Sleep>—–]

Shortly after, I began to hear the regulated sounds of her breathing.

Turning over, Seras lies down on her back.

I look at her sideways to see how she’s doing.

……It seems that she’s completely sound asleep.

[…………………………..]

I take a deep breath.