"So… is that a yes?" Haruki asked, his voice hopeful.
Kyouko tilted her head slightly, lips curling in a soft, unreadable smile.
"…Don't know~"
"Kyouko~" he whispered, dragging her name with a quiet plea as he kissed her cheek from behind, then trailed down to her neck.
She let out a breathy giggle but didn't move away.
"Please?" he murmured again, his lips warm against her skin.
"I can't promise," she said softly, her fingers brushing over his hand.
"Okay?"
"Mm…"
I wonder… how should I even tell them?
What would I say?
That I'm going to live with my son-in-law for three months?
They'll question me. Of course they will.
Why do you need to take care of your son-in-law?
Isn't Haruki Satomi's husband?
Isn't he a grown man?
There's no reason for you to stay with him, Kyouko…
No reason… unless there's something more.
Her chest tightened at the thought.