Naozumi was here.

︎ ㅤ“I didn’t say that, but honestly I was kinda startled.” ︎

︎ ㅤMendengar panggilan itu, Naozumi menghela napas, tetapi membiarkannya. “Sedang apa di luar malam-malan?” ︎

︎ ㅤ“Aren’t you cold to be outside in this weather?” ︎

︎ ㅤ“Good evening.” ︎

/ Saat sibuk dan lelah begini malah muse deras sekali. Mau balas plot, rasanya, tapi mata sudah sisa 5 watt.

︎ ㅤAs the smell of tea reaches him, he opens his eyes almost instantly then turns to the served chamomile tea he asked for. “Thank you. Didn’t you make one for you as well?” ︎

︎ ㅤI just don’t speak gibberish. ︎

︎ ㅤ“Or else …?” Supporting his cheek with his knuckles, Naozumi shuts his eyes to ease the twitching headache. ︎

︎ ㅤ“There’s chamomile tea inside the drawer.” Pulling a chair then sits on it. ︎

︎ ㅤ[Heaves a sigh, saying nothing.] ︎

︎ ㅤ“Like making me tea, perhaps?” He lets the lady cup his cheeks, doing nothing though he’s kind of worried she would also catch the flu. ︎

︎ ㅤ“Can you?” The teasing remark is said along with a barely visible smile. ︎

ㅤ ㅤThat kind of insult doesn’t work on me. Try harder. ㅤ

ㅤ ㅤThat was nothing, but thank you for the concern. ㅤ

ㅤ ㅤ“… I still have a lot to do.” ㅤ

ㅤ ㅤ“That was just a single cough. I’m fine, Solene.” ㅤ

︎ ㅤMenyadari bahwa topik yang kini mereka bicarakan mungkin akan membuat lawan bicaranya merasa tak nyaman, Naozumi berdeham pelan, lantas mengangguk untuk menjawab pertanyaan berikutnya. “Begitulah,” ujarnya. “Saya melakukannya juga agar dapat tidur nyenyak di malam hari.” ︎

ㅤ ㅤWishing you a year that outshines the rest. @ssenmchi ㅤ

ㅤ ㅤMay this year bring you good fortune. @duselesswitch ㅤ