Lonely Rock for the Blind.

The cold winter night crawled slowly.

...didn't come out...

Hiroi Kikuri lay down next to Nekoyashiki Haru, her thoughts still lingering on what had just happened.

In the concerto of rising and falling, it seems that the other party is about to explode within itself.

Just a moment ago, Nekoyashiki Haru seemed to be trying to hold back and go outside... but Hiroi Kikuri slapped Nekoyashiki Haru's hand away, and then, disregarding everything, made her movements even faster...

But the result was... it seems I went first...

With his weak stamina, he immediately collapsed onto Nekoyashiki Haru and couldn't move.

"...Ah...um...it's a little cold..."

Realizing what was happening, she said tremblingly.

The first impression, whether for her or for Nekoyashiki Haru, was an experience that could not be ignored.

So much so that her mind began to subconsciously avoid talking to him about these things.

Even though I initiated it all, and even though I felt really good about it.

But... the shyness that followed the madness has caught up with me...

"...Yes, I'm sorry...Qing, this is my first time..."

Hiroi Kikuri suddenly apologized.

"... "

Nekoyashiki Haru glanced at Hiroi Kikuri, then grabbed her hand tightly before she could finish speaking.

"...Since things have come to this point, there's nothing to regret. I won't regret it, and neither should you?"

"!…Won't…"

Hiroi Kikuri trembled slightly, then spoke softly.

"...Do you feel at ease?"

Nekoyashiki Haru then asked.

The boy's shattered purple pupils seemed to have taken on a deeper shade of purple.

In the void, the blurry patch of color that was clearly visible lay right beside him.

"... "

Nekoyashiki Haru felt a slight tremor in her body.

"…clear…"

Hiroi Kikuri slowly pressed her hand to her chest.

"...I...feel at ease."

"That's good."

Nekoyashiki Haru chuckled softly, then turned around and reached out to hug Hiroi Kikuri.

"Put on some clothes, don't catch a cold..."

"Shall we...do it again...?"

Hiroi Kikuri said, as if possessed.

"That's fine, but we need to think about how to tell everyone tomorrow."

Nekoyashiki Haru replied.

"Eh?"

Hiroi Kikuri's body suddenly stopped.

"…explain?"

"Ah... after all, I shouldn't hide things from them when it comes to feelings."

Nekoyashiki Haru closed her eyes, letting her heartbeat slowly subside.

"Of course, it's okay if Kiku-nee doesn't want to say, I can go by myself."

"Wait! Wait a minute... let's keep it a secret for now..."

"Feel sorry…"

Nekoyashiki Haru shook her head.

"It still doesn't work."

"... "

Hiroi Kikuri opened her mouth, but didn't say anything.

"Speaking of which, shouldn't Kiku-nee call Shima and the others to let them know they're safe?"

Nekoyashiki Haru let go of her arms and continued.

My phone is broken…

Kikuri Hiroi said shyly.

"... "

Nekoyashiki Haru was silent for a while, then found her phone on the floor.

"Then I'll tell her."

"Um…"

Kikuri Hiroi nodded.

Then I watched as Nekoyashiki Haru got absorbed in sending messages.

It seems there are many people who want to let you know they're safe.

Hiroi Kikuri took a deep breath and snuggled into Nekoyashiki Haru's arms.

"what happened?"

"…sorry…"

Kikuri Hiroi apologized shyly.

"Why apologize?"

"Because I think I was just focused on my own comfort, so..."

"There's no need to apologize for this."

Nekoyashiki Haru shook her head.

He had sent the message and slapped his phone against his chest.

"I didn't say I felt unwell."

"Ugh..."

Kikuri Hiroi nodded silently.

...

……

.........

the next day.

Tap...tap...

Hiroi Kikuri walks down the street in her wooden clogs.

Beside him, there was the rhythmic tapping of a white cane.

Hiroi Kikuri secretly glanced at Nekoyashiki Haru.

Then he suddenly realized that he was also facing his own direction.

Kikuri Hiroi trembled slightly, then slowly smiled.

"...like...it's as if you can see me..."

"... "

Nekoyashiki Haru blinked.

In the void, a deep purple figure trembled slowly beside him.

He reached out and slowly pressed his hand on Hiroi Kikuri's hair.

“I can definitely see it.”

"…Um?!"

Hiroi Kikuri was suddenly stunned.

"Right now, I can see that you are a purple humanoid figure... although I can't see anything else."

"...Wait! Xiao, Xiao Qing, aren't you joking?"

“I’m not kidding, Kiku-san.”

Nekoyashiki Haru shook her head.

"...Maybe it's because we crossed lines last night...I can definitely see you, although I still can't see the details clearly."

"...So, as long as I do it with Xiaoqing, you'll be able to see it?"

"Hmm... let's keep this information confidential for now..."

Nekoyashiki Haru shook her head.

Now, the colored dots belonging to others float above the pupils, symmetrically dotting them.

Below the originally purple pupils, at least 25% of the area was now covered in dark purple.

Hiroi Kikuri licked her lips.