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Takumi got busier since that day. I heard they were invited to play next town for back to back gigs. But since I got his number last time, we exchange messages once in a while. It's nice having this friendly relationship with him. I'm really enjoying it.

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I'm about to close the café when someone entered again. Last time it was Takumi and now, I was mostly surprised cuz it's him again. And I haven't seen him in weeks.

"Takumi! You're back!" I said delighted to see him.

"Hai, hisashiburi (it's been a while)," he replied with a smile.

Soon, I offered him a drink as we chat on a table.

"I just got back this morning. And I have a few weeks vacation, I'd come by often," he said.

"Hai, hai," I just smiled at him. 

"Are you going home after this?" He asked. "I thought maybe we could hang out or something."

"No, I'm staying in for a while," I told him.

"What do you mean staying in? Are you sleeping in here?" His face couldn't believe it.

"Hai, there's a sleeping quarter just behind the kitchen. I'm sleeping here for a week. My car broke down and it's in for repair so I have to bear with it for a while. It's just a week anyway."

"Are you gonna be okay here alone? I mean, it can be uncomfortable."

"Daijoubu. I can manage, don't worry."

"Demo... You can sleep with me if you want."

"Excuse me?" I got a little embarrassed hearing him.

He gulped for a second and rephrased his words, "I mean sleep at my place. You can relax more if you sleep there. I can lend the bed for you."

"No! It's okay. I'm okay here. No need to go that far helping me."

"Then I can sleep with you here. Just to accompany you. It can be scary alone here you know."

"No, no, no. You don't have to do that too."

But he was so persistent that in the end, I agreed to sleep in his room, instead of him using the floor as a bed for me in the café.

I'm sitting on the couch in his living room right now as he cleaned his room for me. I told him I could sleep on the couch but he's stubborn enough to let me use his room. It's kinda uncomfortable but it's fun at the same time. He's doing so much for me in a very short notice. Soon he came out of the room with a few laundry at hand.

"Dozo," he said, leading the way.

I walked in his room and it seemed pretty decent for a guy. And I guess he changed that sheets too cuz it looks brand new.

"Arigatou Takumi, demo, I can really just use the couch."

"Dozo." He's persistent and firm in his words.

There's nothing for me to do but oblige, "Hai."

I was closing the door when he added, "Just call me if you need anything."

"Hai."

I changed into my sleepwear and got ready for bed. I usually just sleep in wearing a sleeveless top and a short bottom cuz it feels light. I wonder if it's okay to wear it here though. But then it should be okay. It's just Takumi.

Just before I was slipping off the bed, he knocked on my door.

"Kisa, are you asleep?"

I walked to the door and opened it for him. "Nani?"

I could see the surprised look in his eyes, but he instantly hid it away, "Ah... I was thinking if you wanted to have some ice cream before going to sleep. I have some in the fridge."

With no hesitation I replied, "Sure."

I put on a blazer before going out of the room to lessen the tension. I'm pretty sure he's kinda uneasy having me around even if he doesn't say so.

We sat at the kitchen counter with the cups of ice cream before us.

"You don't have to hold back, ask me anything you need in here," he told me.

"Hai, demo daijoubu. I have everything I need," I replied him.

"I'm glad you agreed to sleep in here. It wouldn't let me sleep in peace thinking you're alone there in the café. There are all sorts of burglars around, it's just not the safest place to stay at night."

I could see the concern in his eyes, and his voice sounded caring too, I just couldn't help giggling.

"Doushite (Why)?" There goes his wide eyes, they're so charming.

"Nandemonai (Nothing). I didn't know you had a grandpa side. It's like, Takumi the vocalist//Takumi the ojisan (old man) in one."

"Are you making fun of me?"

"Iiya (No)! I just find it funny."

I couldn't help laughing that he found himself smiling at me.

"Just finish your ice cream," he said still smiling.

"Hai hai," I replied.

Somehow it feels comfortable now. Staying in the same room as him. I didn't expect us to be closer like this. But it feels really nice. That I have someone I can confide in on a night like this.

Soon, we said our good nights and had a warm night sleep.

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I woke up to the buzzing of my phone at 6am. I opened my eyes looking up at a different ceiling. Then I remembered I was sleeping in Takumi's bed. It's a wonder for me that I slept very well when it's not my own bed and a guy's at that. Maybe because it's Takumi's. Maybe because he really makes me feel safe.

Fast forward, I started preparing for the day. It's a good thing that he has a bathroom in his room. I don't have to go out and see him first thing in the morning.

I just took a bath and was drying my hair when I heard some people talking in the living room. And from the sound of it, they were fighting. Are those people Takumi's members? I walked over the door to eavesdrop on them. It had me curious. But I was only shocked of what I heard. But I couldn't unhear it any longer.

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To be continued...

nantokanarusa 23.09.18