Lonely Rock for the Blind.

"... "

Nekoyashiki Haru thought for a while.

"Does Yili want to go home?"

Nekoyashiki Haru listened to the voices of the guests at the surrounding tables and asked a question.

"what…"

Goto Ichiri clutched his chest.

"...Okay...Qing, will Qing take me home?"

"Ah."

Nekoyashiki Haru stood up.

"It's also part of the boyfriend's responsibility."

He then reached out his hand to Goto Ichiri.

"But I'll need you to hold my hand."

"No trouble at all!"

Goto Ichiri grabbed Nekoyashiki Haru's hand and held on tightly.

"...Please...please take me home!"

"...There's no need to get so worked up...?"

...

……

.........

There were surprisingly many people on the tram tonight.

While it wasn't exactly crowded, it was enough to make Goto Ichiri, a socially anxious person, feel uncomfortable.

Goto Ichiri leaned against the edge, while Nekoyashiki Haru stood in front of Goto Ichiri, his hands raised to protect him.

"Speaking of which, do you have to take the tram to get to school in Yili?"

Nekoyashiki suddenly asked.

"Hmm...but...but I always get up very early, so...there's not much people around..."

Goto Ichiri explained.

"I see... Then just focus on me now, and don't worry about anyone else."

Nekoyashiki Haru smiled and said to Goto Ichiri.

"it is good!"

Goto Ichiri quickly answered, then pounced on Nekoyashiki's chest, burying her face in it.

"Wait...you might fall if you wait like this..."

Nekoyashiki Haru said with a little worry.

"...I'll hold onto Qing tightly!"

Goto Ichiri said.

"... "

Nekoyashiki Haru paused for a moment, then nodded.

"Okay, I'll try my best to hold on, as long as you hold on to me."

"Um…"

Goto Ichiri responded softly.

At the same time, he kept smelling Nekoyashiki Haru's scent.

Strange... I feel like Qing smells even better than usual today...?

Why...?

Goto Ichiri shook his head, trying to stop himself from thinking about strange things, even though his head was already spinning.

This is so different... This is something I never expected before.

Is this how it feels after being confessed to?

Speaking of which... I was actually confessed to too...

Even now, it still feels a bit unbelievable.

It's like... a dream.

If it's a dream... and it's a pleasant dream, I'd like to keep having it.

Goto Ichiri understood this principle.

If it's Qing... she'll definitely allow it, right?

Click click click…

The tram was moving.

Goto Ichiri held the cat Yashiki Haru, and her thoughts became unclear.

It looked like she was about to fall asleep, but it also seemed like something else.

My body temperature is abnormally high, and I feel like I'm sweating.

Ah... if I sweat now, will Haru be able to smell my scent?

She'll probably be able to smell it, right? Because Qing's nose is pretty sharp to begin with...

This feels so embarrassing... embarrassing?

Goto Ichiri's pupils contracted.

Huh? Why do I feel so happy instead?

Is this a normal reaction?

I... I don't usually act like this, do I?

That's so strange...

bite----

The tram arrives at the station at this moment.

Goto Ichiri suddenly snapped out of her daze.

"We've arrived, one li away."

"Nekoyashiki Haru said softly."

"...Ah...yes...that...take me...back..."

Goto Ichiri's voice was intermittent as she pulled Nekoyashiki Haru along and headed towards her house.

The pace quickened, becoming increasingly hurried.

What am I doing right now? If I walk this fast... won't I have less time to spend with Qing?

But... but I can't stop!

It's like there's something you're looking forward to, and if you don't hurry, you might miss it.

As if by instinct, Goto Ichiri's actions were influenced.

"Is Yili in such a hurry...?"

Nekoyashiki Haru muttered to herself.

Goto Ichiri led Nekoyashiki Haru to the front door and then quickly knocked on it.

"I'm coming!"

Michiyo Goto quickly opened the door, then froze in shock.

Before him, Goto Ichiri, her cheeks flushed, breathed slightly rapidly, her blue eyes glistening, her body slightly hunched.

"This is…"

Goto Michiyo looked behind her with a complicated expression at the blind boy who seemed unaware of everything.

"Hello, Auntie, I'll walk you back home..."

Nekoyashiki Haru greeted him, but before she could finish speaking, she was interrupted by Goto Ichiri.

"Qing! Qing is staying here tonight!"

Goto Ichiri shouted loudly.

"what?"

Nekoyashiki Haru instinctively let out a sound of doubt.

"Hoohoo!"

Michiyo Goto let out an excited sound.

Then he pulled Nekoyashiki Haru inside.

"Oh, Xiao Qing is staying here tonight! That's wonderful! I feel like my terminal illness is cured!"

"Is that setting still in place?!"

Nekoyashiki Haru asked, her voice filled with surprise and uncertainty.

Goto Ichiri grabbed Nekoyashiki Haru and dragged the boy up the stairs.

"Go, go sleep in my room...!"

“One mile, you…”

Nekoyashiki Haru's pupils shrank sharply.