Living in Tokyo, all I want to do is laze around.

He was caught in a dilemma.

go with?

Should we not go?

It's not a good idea to go to Hanabi's room so early in the morning, especially since she's still sleeping.

Entering Hanabi's room without her permission is, no matter how you look at it, a very impolite act.

That won't work.

As her childhood sweetheart, he couldn't be so rude, nor could he betray her trust.

This is a matter of conscience!

The sense of morality, which humanity has evolved over 300 million years, also tells Uesugi Kai that he can't do this; it's too naive!

So he went up to the second floor.

Chapter Sixty-One: Like a Cotton Candy

The door was closed, but there was no lock.

Kai Uesugi knocked twice casually, with a calm and composed attitude.

Dong Dong...

After waiting for a while, there was no response.

He pushed the door open and entered.

Hanabi's room is very large, with bookshelves and a desk arranged in a row on the right.

The bookshelf against the wall holds dozens of books of various sizes, neatly arranged.

You can still find a few familiar books on Uesugi Kai.

There is a book called "The Song of the Wind and the Trees," which he gave to Hanabi as a birthday gift when she was a child.

She still keeps it safe to this day.

Then there was a desk, on which was a computer and in front of it a black graphics tablet.

These are the things she usually uses for drawing; her LINE profile picture and some chat emoticons are all drawn by herself.

The upper right corner of the desk is where vases and figurines are placed, facing the window where the light is good.

Several watercolor paintings were framed on the wall; they were some of the best of the fireworks paintings.

This room is arguably the best location in the Hanamaru house. There's a balcony right outside the floor-to-ceiling window facing the door, and as soon as you open the curtains in the morning, the sunlight streaming in allows you to see the blinds of the room across the hall, belonging to Uesugi Kai.

In the past, Kai Uesugi would often see Hanabi standing behind the transparent floor-to-ceiling window in the early morning, smiling and saying good morning to him.

I haven't seen her open the curtains lately, I don't know why.

But none of that matters now. What matters is Hanamaru Hanabi, fast asleep beside the bed.

It is said that a girl's true nature is revealed when she sleeps, and her sleeping posture represents her true inner personality.

Kai Uesugi didn't know how this statement manifested in others, but in Hanabi Hanamaru's case, it was indeed perfectly exemplified.

She was quiet, her breathing was even, and her small, curled-up body was covered by the quilt.

Her head was turned to the side of the bed, her two small, delicate hands were clasped together and placed near her lips, moving almost imperceptibly with her even breathing.

Kai Uesugi came to her bedside and knelt down.

Facing her sleeping face, Uesugi Kai propped himself up on the headboard, his right hand supporting his chin, quietly gazing at her without making a sound.

Her forehead, eyes, nose, and cheeks were covered in a slightly flushed, fair skin. Hanamaru Hanabi's adorable face was like a sweet cherry blossom wine in spring, delicate and intoxicating.

Uesugi Kai liked her sleeping face very much, and he liked her serene and beautiful appearance.

Just looking at her now calms his heart, making it clear and undisturbed.

He couldn't help but reach out and touch her, pinching her soft cheek.

When skin meets fingertips, the lines between the fingers press into the fleshy cheeks. When released, the skin, as smooth as morning milk, bounces back with the movement of the fingertips, bringing an even deeper level of tactile sensation.

It's so soft, it's almost sickeningly soft.

The sensation spread deep into my heart; this fleshy, soft feeling, combined with the warmth on her cheek, made my calm heart melt like a marshmallow touched by hot water.

This feeling is really comfortable, but you can't usually experience this kind of touch, after all, Hanamaru Hanabi is the kind of girl who will run away if you touch her even slightly.

Only at times like these can one truly enjoy oneself.

Kai Uesugi smiled and pinched her cheek again with his right index finger and thumb, enjoying this rare moment of relaxation.

Hanabi Hanamaru seemed to sense something, shrinking her little head further into the quilt, protecting herself with her two small hands, curling her body up even tighter, and her pale lips murmured softly, emitting a weak sound that was even fainter than usual.

Others would never understand what she was saying, but Uesugi Kai heard it clearly: she was saying her own name.

They called out, "Fireworks...fireworks..."

So cute, so adorable.

Unable to control himself, Uesugi Kai switched hands and pinched her again.

The softness and warmth of her fingertips made Uesugi Kai deeply feel the presence of this treasure girl.

Her dreamlike yet real presence filled my heart with an indescribable sense of happiness.

With a smile, Uesugi Kai continued to ravage the oblivious, unaware girl in front of him.

Perhaps because it had been rubbed for a while, Hanamaru Hanabi frowned, her mumbling gradually increasing in volume, and slowly opened her eyes amidst the trembling of her eyelids.

I was still half asleep, but the bright light that usually greeted me when I woke up seemed to be blocked by something, and all I could see in my blurry vision were dark outlines with a faint glow.

Hanabi Hanamaru is very quiet when she gets up. The first thing she does after getting up is not to sit up and stretch, but to quietly wait for herself to adjust to the morning light.

Uesugi Kai had already withdrawn his wicked hands and was patiently waiting for her.

As her vision gradually cleared, Hanabi stared blankly at the familiar face that appeared before her.

She blinked, her violet eyes gleaming with curiosity. Whether it was reality or a dream, a blush rose on her cheeks as she cautiously asked:

"Uesugi-kun?"

Her weak voice also carried a hint of languor.

But instead of words, she received a smile and an outstretched index finger from Uesugi Kai:

"Idiot, you promised yesterday, what are you going to call me?"

"棣...棹君..."

"No, don't touch Hanabi's nose..."

Hanabi Hanabi was very shy after being touched, and she shrank her head into the quilt.

Kai Uesugi stood up, sat on the edge of the bed, and patiently waited for Hana-Maru Hanabi, who was shivering in the quilt.

Seemingly deep in thought, Hanabi cautiously peeked out after a moment, revealing only her head, her curious eyes fixed on Uesugi Kai sitting by the bed:

"Kai... Kai-kun, why did you come to Hanabi's room?"

"Can't I come?" Uesugi Kai asked with a smile. "I used to come here all the time."

"That was...that was when we were little, before Hanabi and Kai-kun grew up..."

"So Hanabi doesn't welcome Kai-kun now that he's grown up?"

Hanabi Hanamaru shook her little head.

"Welcome?" Uesugi Kai asked.

Hanamaru Hanabi shook her little head again.

"What does the fireworks mean? Is it both welcome and unwelcome?"

Hanabi Hanamaru sat up, her petite body wrapped in a quilt, looking a little scared: "Dad said that Kai-kun shouldn't be allowed into Hanabi's room, especially at night."

Kai Uesugi also had his own way of putting it, and said with a smile, "But this morning it was Aunt Mieko, my aunt, who asked me to wake Hanabi up. Is that alright?"

"Mother..."

Hanabi Hanamaru lowered her head, seemingly deep in thought, then nodded, "Hmm..."

"Does Hanabi mean I'm allowed into your room?"

"As long as... as long as Kai-kun wants to..."

Hanabi Hanamaru obediently agreed to Uesugi Kai's request, clutching the blankets even tighter. Thinking about the two of them alone last night, she didn't know how to face Uesugi Kai now.

She felt both familiar with him and curious about him. Despite having been childhood friends for twelve years, she had never been so nervous before.

Her face remained flushed with embarrassment.

"Hanabi, she's so cute." Uesugi Kai smiled knowingly.

###Chapter Sixty-Two: A Weekend That Moved By Quickly###

"Isn't firework cute?"

What do you think, Hanabi?

Kai Uesugi smiled and reached out to touch her face again, but she recoiled in fear.

Hanabi, wrapped in a quilt, timidly answered from the other end, "Kai... Kai-kun said Hanabi is stupid... so Hanabi doesn't know either."

After she finished speaking, she added:

"And...and...Kai-kun, don't touch Hanabi's nose..."

Are you feeling very uncomfortable?

Hanabi Hanamaru nodded, but she didn't really know what that strange feeling was; saying she felt uncomfortable didn't quite seem right.

“It’s okay if you’re uncomfortable; this is punishment,” Uesugi Kai said with a smile.

"punish?"

"Yes, the punishment only applies when Hanabi becomes stupid."