บท 126: Naoki's Old Classmate

"Are you really sure about this? I don't really want to deal with them, Tatsuya." Naoki whispered to me because we're on public transportation train on our way to Tokyo. When I pick Naoki from her home, she's becoming antsy as times pass by.

"Why are you so nervous about this? They're just your old classmates. If you're scared of meeting them, I'm here."

"Okay..."

I stroke her head gently. "There we go."

Because of that simple interaction, I could feel the warm gazes of other girls and commuters who are on the same train as us. Well, as usual, we're the center of attraction for other people.

The train went for a while before stopping.

[The next station is...]

While on the trip, Naoki fell asleep in my arms.

"Naoki, Naoki."

"Mmm..."