The clock hanging above the TV ticks to click into place at 10:00 pm. 

“Wow, it’s late for you, isn’t it? You have work tomorrow, right?” 

I toss my words of worry at the figure lounging on the couch. His hair is out of the ponytail now, flowing over his shoulders.

“Mm… How about you, Senpai?”

“… Answer my question… Anyway, I don’t have work tomorrow.”

He jumps up, his jaw dropping. “Wha?!”

I grin, flashing a big smile. “Hehe, be jealous.”

Glare. “I am.” His day off was today. He settles back into the couch.

“I’ll see you off.”

A sigh reaches my ears. The couch sinks deeper.

“Come on, you lazy butt.”

“Uwa, so mean.”