Naoko's eyelids slowly lifted. Tadashi's peaceful sleeping profile filled her sight. A gentle warmth unfurled in her chest the longer she observed his face. A tiny smile appeared on her face and softened her expression.
Not wanting to disturb his sleep, she wriggled and wormed her way out of his grasp as gently as she could. It was effortful and took time but she eventually made it out without waking him up.
Her eyes scanned the room. It did not look the littlest bit brighter. The only indication that time has passed was the light filtering in through the gaps of the door not covered by the hanging piece of skin.