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[dereban]

[ It had been a complete accident.

The fact that she was now at his bedside just waiting for him to wake up after getting hit hard in the head was definitely not a part of today's plans for her, but he seemed to be relatively fine otherwise.

So now all she could do, really, was wait. ]

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[dereban]

I'm a bit surprised to hear that... I don't really think of myself as honestly really pleasant a lot of the time. But I suppose you're pretty biased.

[spacialeyes]

It’s true… To me, you’re perfect.

[dereban]

Y-- You can't say that!

[spacialeyes]

But it's how I feel? Is it so bad?

[dereban]

It's not, but... I'm really not perfect, you know.

[spacialeyes]

But I can't imagine liking anyone else this much..? So at least to me.. You're perfect, Himeko. Thank you.

[He closes his eyes and sighs.]

This body is recovering well. Yuuto should be able to wake up properly tomorrow.

[dereban]

You really are biased. But... thanks for telling me.

[spacialeyes]

Mm, of course. I know you must be very worried.

How are you feeling though..? You can't stay up until he awakens. That would be unhealthy..?

[dereban]

Maybe not, but... I can stay by his side, though.

[spacialeyes]

Mm… If I don’t take care of you, we’re going to regret it. Maybe you should get some sleep? [It takes a sizable amount of courage on his end to follow this up by trying to kiss her forehead. The effect of which- flustering him,- leaves his cheeks red and expression meek again.]

… I can wake you up if I have to go?

[dereban]

...that's true. But you have to stay with me the whole time.

[spacialeyes]

Mm. I can stay. Though won't that be unsettling? I don't sleep.

[dereban]

It's fine, just... stay.

[spacialeyes]

Alright. [He slides his hand to her cheek, smiling warmly,] I appreciate it. I would be happy if you were the one to send me off.

[dereban]

... Mmm.

[ For a moment, she places her own hand atop of his. ]

Let's go?

[spacialeyes]

[He closes his eyes and sighs, comfortable with the increased contact.

Then opens his eyes to look confused. He didn't think this through.]

... Go?

[dereban]

To my room, idiot. I'm not just going to sleep in the living room.

[spacialeyes]

... OH. Y-Yeah! That makes sense! O, ookay!

[dereban]

What did you even think I meant...

[spacialeyes]

Not necessarily that... Ahh, but it's fine! It makes sense! I can... tuck you in?

[dereban]

You can lay down next to me, too. That isn't a problem.

[ She sighs as she tugs him by the arm to lead him into the room. ]

[spacialeyes]

Are we sure it isn't a problem? [He follows along, mind racing,] I am not opposed, but I have also never done such a thing.

[dereban]

I'm sure.

[ She sighs before entering the room and just getting herself into the bed. ]

You're not going to explode just laying down next to me.

[spacialeyes]

Statistically, no. But it could happen... [He cautiously sits on the other side of the bed, at least close enough to reach out and brush her hair with his fingers. Even that feels different now that the environmental context has changed.] ... Comfortable?

[dereban]

Yeah. I'm going to go rest now so... don't leave.