Crossover: Pen name: Dazai Osamu, Omega Kasumigaoka

He felt a warm current welling up from the bottom of his heart, as if it had dispelled all his fatigue.

Mai Sakurajima watched him drink his tea and a gentle smile appeared on her face.

She sat back down on the sofa and continued watching the TV series.

Kitahara Makoto put down his teacup and turned to look at the television screen.

He found himself also interested in the TV series, so he watched it with Mai Sakurajima.

Chapter 368 Mai: Let's take a bath together? ??

As time went on, the drama's plot became increasingly captivating, and both Kitahara Makoto and Sakurajima Mai became completely immersed in the story.

They occasionally exchanged their opinions on the plot, sharing their guesses and feelings.

"I think there must be a bigger secret behind this character."

Kitahara Shin pointed to a certain character on the screen and said.

Mai Sakurajima nodded in agreement.

"That's what I think too. Maybe he's the key to solving all the mysteries."

They watched TV and chatted, enjoying this rare moment of peace and warmth.

After an unknown amount of time, the TV series ended, and the ending theme song appeared on the screen.

Kitahara Makoto and Sakurajima Mai both felt a little unsatisfied, but it was getting late, so they had to prepare to rest.

"Did you have fun today?"

Sakurajima Mai asked.

"Well, I'm very happy."

Kitahara Makoto replied,

"Playing murder mystery games with Haruko and Evelyn was really exciting, and it also made me realize my shortcomings."

"Did you learn anything new?"

Sakurajima Mai asked curiously.

"Of course."

Kitahara Makoto smiled and said,

"For example, how to better observe and analyze clues, how to better cooperate with teammates, and so on. These are all things I've learned from the game."

"That's good."

Mai Sakurajima nodded in satisfaction.

"I hope you can apply these experiences to your life and become a better version of yourself."

"I will."

Kitahara Makoto answered solemnly.

As the ending theme of the TV series slowly faded away, Kitahara Makoto and Sakurajima Mai both looked away from the screen.

The two exchanged a smile, as if silently conveying their feelings.

Kitahara stretched and yawned, a hint of fatigue showing on his face.

He checked the time; it was already late at night. He got up to take a shower and rest. He whispered to Mai Sakurajima:

"I'm going to take a shower first, you should get some rest too."

Mai Sakurajima nodded and smiled gently:

"Okay, go ahead, I'll wait until you're done washing before I go."

Kitahara Makoto entered the bathroom, closed the door, and began preparing to take a shower.

He turned on the tap, and hot water flowed out slowly, filling the bathroom with steam.

He took off his clothes, walked into the shower area, and let the hot water wash over his body, washing away the fatigue of the day.

Kitahara Makoto closed his eyes, enjoying the tranquility and comfort of the moment.

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The scenes of playing murder mystery games with Haruko and Evelyn tonight replayed in his mind; the tense and exciting moments, the fun of deduction, and the tacit understanding of teamwork were all vivid in his memory.

He felt exceptionally relaxed, as if all his worries had been washed away by the flowing water.

After taking a shower, Kitahara Makoto picked up a towel to dry his body, then went to the mirror and started blow-drying his hair.

...............

He picked up the hair dryer, gently pressed the switch, and a blast of warm air came to his face.

As he dried his hair, he admired his increasingly refreshed appearance in the mirror.

His face was beaming with a satisfied and happy smile, as if all the good things in life had come together in that moment.

At that moment, Mai Sakurajima also entered the bathroom. She heard the sound of the hairdryer and knew that Makoto Kitahara had already finished showering.

She gently knocked on the bathroom door and said:

"I'm going in to wash."

Kitahara Makoto responded:

"Okay, take your time washing, I'll wait for you."

Mai Sakurajima closed the door and began her bath.

Like Kitahara Makoto, she also enjoyed the comfort and relaxation brought by the hot water.

She closed her eyes, feeling the water flow over her skin, as if the whole world had quieted down.

Chapter 369 Mai, you still can't shake the habit of kicking off the blankets.

A short while later, Mai Sakurajima also finished her bath. She walked out of the bathroom, her body also exuding a fresh fragrance.

Her hair was also wet, clinging to her cheeks, making her look even more petite and adorable.

She walked over to Kitahara Makoto, watched him blow-dry his hair, and a gentle smile appeared on her face.

"Let me blow it for you," she said softly.

Kitahara Makoto nodded and handed her the hairdryer. Sakurajima Mai took the hairdryer and gently dried Kitahara Makoto's hair.

Her fingers gently ran through his hair, as if caressing a beloved treasure.

Neither of them spoke amidst the hum of the hairdryer, but their feelings for each other were conveyed silently.

After Mai Sakurajima finished blow-drying Makoto Kitahara's hair, the two smiled at each other, as if everything was understood without words.

Mai Sakurajima put the hairdryer away, then climbed onto the bed and snuggled into Makoto Kitahara's arms.

Kitahara Makoto hugged her tightly, feeling her warmth and softness.

Goodnight, Kitahara.

Mai Sakurajima said softly.

Goodnight, Mai.

Kitahara Makoto responded by kissing her forehead.

"I love you."

Mai Sakurajima smiled and closed her eyes. She knew that whatever challenges and difficulties she might face in the future...

With Kitahara Makoto by her side, she had endless courage and strength. On this peaceful night, the two embraced and fell asleep, drifting into a sweet dream.

The night was as dark as ink, and all was quiet except for the moonlight shining through the gaps in the curtains into Kitahara Makoto and Sakurajima Mai's bedroom.

The two slept in each other's arms, their breathing even, as if the whole world had fallen asleep.

However, Kitahara Makoto suddenly felt unwell, with waves of pain in his abdomen.

He frowned slightly, trying to suppress the discomfort, but the pain grew stronger and stronger, forcing him to open his eyes.

He moved his body gently, trying not to wake Mai Sakurajima beside him.

However, even with the slightest movement, she still shifted slightly, as if sensing something.

Kitahara felt a pang of guilt, but the pain left him no time to dwell on it. He slowly got up and prepared to go to the restroom.

Kitahara Makoto tiptoed out of bed, gently opened the door, and went into the bathroom.

He closed the door, trying to shut out the noise, but the pain in his abdomen made it impossible for him to concentrate...

He stood in front of the sink, his hands pressed tightly against his abdomen, his brow furrowed, his expression pained.

After a period of struggle, Kitahara Makoto's pain finally eased somewhat.

He let out a long sigh of relief, feeling a wave of ease. He washed his face to clear his head, then opened the door, ready to go back to bed.

However, when he returned to his bedroom, the sight before him made him burst out laughing.

Mai Sakurajima lay sprawled on the bed like a child, the blankets kicked to the floor.

Her sleeping posture was quite unseemly, but she had a sweet smile on her face, clearly having encountered something happy in her dream.

Kitahara smiled helplessly, walked over gently, and picked up the blanket from the ground.

He gently covered Sakurajima Mai with the blanket, afraid of disturbing her sweet dreams. Looking at her sleeping face, a tender feeling welled up in his heart.

Kitahara Shin gently lay back down on the bed and embraced Sakurajima Mai again.

He gently stroked her hair, feeling her warmth and softness.

He knew she had this habit of kicking off the covers, but every time he saw her sleeping so soundly, he couldn't help but smile.

Chapter 370 The Beauty of the Night

Kitahara Makoto closed his eyes, preparing to fall back asleep. However, his thoughts began to drift away.

He recalled every moment since they met, the sweet times, the arguments, and every night they spent together.

He felt incredibly lucky to have met such a girl who made his heart flutter.

He gently kissed Mai Sakurajima's forehead, then adjusted to a more comfortable position.

He knew that no matter what challenges and difficulties they faced in the future, as long as they loved each other and supported one another, they would definitely be able to overcome them.

Moonlight streamed through the gaps in the curtains, bathing the two of them in a gentle glow.

On this peaceful night, Kitahara Makoto and Sakurajima Mai fell asleep in each other's arms, drifting into a sweet dream.

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The morning sunlight streamed gently into the bedroom through the thin curtains, bathing everything in a soft golden hue.

The air is filled with a fresh scent, as if nature is sending a greeting to a new day.

Kitahara Makoto rubbed his sleepy eyes and slowly woke up from his dream.

He could feel Mai Sakurajima's breathing beside him, steady and even, clearly still in a sweet dream.

He gently turned his head and looked at Mai Sakurajima's sleeping face, a warm feeling welling up in his heart.

Her long hair cascaded across the pillow like a black waterfall, and a faint smile graced her face as if she were having a beautiful dream.

Kitahara Shin gently sat up in bed, trying not to make a sound so as not to disturb Sakurajima Mai's sweet dream.

He stretched, feeling the fatigue from last night completely gone, replaced by a refreshing energy.

He walked to the window, gently pulled back the curtains, and let the sunlight stream more freely into the room.

Sunlight illuminated the entire bedroom, making everything appear bright and warm.

The view outside the window also came into view. The streets were already bustling in the early morning. Pedestrians hurried along their way, and vehicles shuttled back and forth on the road. A new day had begun.

Kitahara Shin turned back to the bedside and gently shook Sakurajima Mai awake.

She groggily opened her eyes and saw that Kitahara Makoto had already woken up, a surprised smile appearing on her face.

“Good morning, darling,” she said softly.

Kitahara Shin responded with a smile:

Good morning, Mai. Did you sleep well?