Lying on Hakuto's lap, Miku instantly panicked when she heard what Hakuto said.
Miku even thought she misheard. Did she, in her drowsy state, dream that her thoughts had come true?
Her body trembled slightly as she shakily pulled herself off Hakuto's lap, then straightened up and kneeled in front of him.
"Shiratori..." Miku gasped softly. If the air conditioner wasn't on, people would probably see the mist coming from her mouth.
"You just..." Before Miku could continue, the bathroom door slowly opened, and Yotsuba walked out of the bathroom.
"Woohoo! Shiratori-sensei! I'm done!"
"I know." Hakuto waved at Yotsuba, then turned to Miku and said, "Miku, you can come to my room later..."
Saying that, Hakuto gave Miku a look, then entered the bathroom, leaving her alone on the sofa.
Yotsuba, draped in a towel over her shoulders, slowly walked to the sofa and sat down.
"Eh? Miku, why is your face so red?"
"It's... it's nothing..." Miku shook her head, now sure that she didn't mishear earlier.
Originally, Miku had no thoughts about a night visit like this, but now...
She looked at the light in the bathroom, lowered her head slightly, and seemed lost in thought.
"By the way, Yotsuba, are you still sleeping in Nino's room tonight?"
"Yeah, Nino just kept pulling me in there..." Yotsuba was a bit puzzled.
Actually, Nino's idea was simple: since she couldn't do it, at least she could drag someone else down with her!
She had even wanted all five sisters to sleep in one room at first, but she had restrained herself.
"I'm going back to my room."
"Okay, sure."
Yotsuba nodded, completely unaware of Miku's thoughts.
Back in her room, Miku subconsciously left a gap in the door, just to avoid making a sound when opening it.
Lying on the bed, holding her pillow, Miku's face remained flushed, and she couldn't shake the warmth.
Did he really ask me to be his girlfriend?
"Girlfriend... girlfriend..." Miku mumbled to herself. That was all her mind could think about now.
Meanwhile, Hakuto had dressed and was sitting on the bed. He wasn't sure if Miku would come, but he felt he should prepare just in case.
"I wonder if Miku will agree..." Hakuto shook his head.
Honestly, he was a bit worried. After all, if Miku minded that he was building a harem, things could go downhill fast.
Hakuto knew that Miku wasn't like others. She was someone who almost always stuck to her word.
If she really refused him, the possibility between them would be very slim.
Meanwhile, Nino had no idea her boyfriend had arranged to meet with her sisters. She was still listening to Hakuto and was soundly asleep in bed.
Time flew by, the clouds in the sky changing, while Hakuto waited for a long time. He even grew tired waiting but still didn't hear a knock from Miku.
Hakuto was now so sleepy, he was on the verge of falling asleep from just sitting there, even though he wasn't tired before.
"Why hasn't she come yet..." Hakuto showed a trace of impatience on his face. If he'd known this would happen, he would have just agreed to Nino's request.
He raised an eyebrow, thinking maybe he had overestimated himself, but it was too late. He might as well sleep now.
With a sigh, Hakuto lay down to sleep.
But just as he laid down, the knocking sound he had been waiting for finally came!
"Hmm?!" Hakuto quickly sat up as if his body remembered the motion. He checked the time; it was already 2 AM.
Either come earlier, or don't come at all...
Hakuto felt helpless, but since the knocking had happened, he couldn't ignore it. He slowly got out of bed and opened the door.
"Why so... hmm? Itsuki?"
Hakuto had just wanted to complain about Miku arriving so late, but he was surprised to find that the person at the door wasn't Miku, but Itsuki.
At that moment, Itsuki was holding a pillow in her hands, dressed in loose pajamas, standing barefoot in front of Hakuto.
"Good evening, Shiratori-sensei, still not asleep?"
"What brings you here so late?"
Hakuto raised an eyebrow, confused about why Itsuki was there. Judging by her posture, it didn't seem like a small matter.
"It's nothing big..." Itsuki hesitated. "I just couldn't sleep, thought I'd come talk to you..."
Talk? Now? At 2 AM?
Looking at Itsuki's round little face, Hakuto suddenly thought of a poem.
The people are still awake... so am I...
It didn't seem like she was just awake, it seemed like he'd been pulled right out of bed...
At least Hakuto hadn't fallen asleep yet.
He looked around the room and figured Miku or anyone else probably wouldn't come anymore, so he reluctantly agreed to Itsuki's request.
Hakuto stepped aside and opened the way.
"Thanks, Shiratori-sensei." Itsuki, happy that he agreed, smiled brightly and walked in with her pillow.
She quickly lay down in the innermost part of the bed, curling up in the blanket, only her head visible.
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