Why is this happening?

- Someone here at this moment must be asking, right?

However, this is a matter that there is no need to dwell on anymore.

- Although, it was really uncomfortable to look at my father's posture of refusing to and unwilling to obey no matter what.

At this moment, Lila's hand was on her friend's shoulder, silently comforting her.

"This guy is hopeless, you don't need to carry extra guilt for him."

"I'm sorry, I wasn't going to interfere."

Obviously, this was the right judgment, so Riveria was surprised why she apologized to herself-

"Why apologize? Although I did be a little surprised the moment you first rushed in......"

"But, if you can do that, it's too late for me to thank you honestly......"

"Why?"

"Because it's your family affair after all, and besides, no matter how depraved this guy is, he's your father after all—so ......"

At this point, she had completely understood what she was trying to convey.

So, Riveria shook her head...... interrupted her—

"No, if he hadn't done that, I probably wouldn't have had the courage to resist."

"But back then...... When Lemuel was beaten by his father and almost unconscious, I was really scared......"

“......”

It doesn't matter, just a few punches? It's just a fight, and it's not a big deal......

At this moment, someone, whose face was covered in blood, shook his head desperately to express this meaning.

"You give me a good reflection!"

"Got it......"

As a result, he was reprimanded mercilessly after a while. That being said, Lemuel was still only interested in a silly ......

Maybe the knee pillow is too comfortable, right? And from this point of view, those punches are worth it!

At that time, Riveria was very afraid of the irreparable situation caused by her cowardice and cowardice-

That's why at that time she said something like she had confessed.

"So, thank you......"

"Don't, don't! I can't hear that, goosebumps are going to rise! ”

"Poof, you-"

Anyway, what's going on? Just enjoyed the knee pillow, and then was hugged by this guy?

Sure enough, I made a lot of money!

Immediately after, he gently hugged his friend who was bothering, and let her release the emotions she had accumulated from the beginning to the present......

At the same time, this is the first time I have seen this guy cry so heartbreaking......

So I can only do my best to comfort this heart that may have been torn apart with the part I understand-

However, to be honest, I am not good at this kind of thing......

Therefore, Lemuel is inevitably a little embarrassed. And what's even worse is that-

Lela's gaze at this moment is as if she is going to cut herself a thousand times in minutes!

To be on the safe side, let's do it in moderation......

So, he gave Rivilia, who was not very emotionally stable, to Lela.

"So don't stare at me......"

"......"

But she didn't know why, but she was very disappointed.

- Sure enough, I still can't figure out what I don't understand.

However, I was quite happy to see the side of the former Riveria that had never been shown in front of me, and to be honest......

"By the way, Lela, what do you think of this guy going on?"

As a result, as soon as the words fell, Lila looked at Riveria's father's gaze as he was dying on the floor......

That look is like looking at useless garbage!

I don't even need to ask, I can understand what she wants to say at this moment-

"If it's garbage, wouldn't it be nice to throw it in the trash?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Lemuel was really frightened by the anger that seemed to be close at hand!

"Well, that's true, but can you stop looking so horrible?!"

As a result, the moment Leela turned to her side, she immediately changed to the opposite...... I can't help but make people stunned!

"I always feel that it's getting creepi and creepy!?"

"I'm sorry, but I can't change back into the person you know right now......"

“...... Ah, I know. ”

It's just that that's enough. We've done everything we can, haven't we?

"Let go of me!? Do you know that this is a trespass? I'm going to complain to you! ”

The man was still dying even though he had already been firmly pressed to the ground, as if he didn't think he had done anything wrong.

However, in the face of unequivocal evidence, his words can only be called "quibble".

“...... Shut up! ”

"Whoa......?!"

In fact, if it weren't for the fact that this guy was Riveria's father, she probably wouldn't have been able to be so calm-

Maybe he'll beat him up and his face is swollen......

Just because he beat Lemuel so badly, there is no doubt that there is enough reason for him to do so.

But now she doesn't want to do that-

Because, I always feel that just looking at his face is enough to disappoint the fun.

"Your injury, should you go to the hospital? I'm more relieved that way. ”

Unexpectedly, however, Lemuel rejected his proposal without hesitation.

"It's just a skin wound! You're making too much fuss. Compared to this, it was someone else who should have gone to the hospital, right? ”

Indeed, Riveria's injuries were much worse than Lemuel's.

- To be honest, looking at the bruises all over my body is really shocking.

"Oh, you...... Do you still have time to think about others at this time? Anyway, both of them will go to the hospital for me, stop fighting! ”

“...... Be. ”

There is no doubt that she is serious.

"But if it becomes like that, I won't have a chance......

"Really! Okay, okay, then I'll go back to the apartment and get a change of clothes to accompany you to the hospital, that's all right? ”

As he spoke, he shook his head with a wry smile.

"The taxi is already waiting, you two can go first, I might be a little late."

"Got it."

After that, the two took a car to the nearest hospital, but on the way, they were naturally mistaken by the driver for a couple.

“......”

However, neither of them denied it - after all, in the eyes of outsiders, the two are actually like this......

At this time, denying it will only appear to be cover-up, and the more you describe it, the darker it becomes.

"I'm sorry, if only I could have found out earlier-"

Lemuel only now realized that while the three of them were usually inseparable, he knew almost nothing about Riveria......

In a word: what you know; The one she knows......

It's exactly what she wants to see, different from herself at this moment.

Why is it that such a simple fact has not been realized until now?

"Are you alright? Does it hurt? ”

As a result, this directly led to the awkward atmosphere at this moment.

Although he tried his best to find a topic, he was not good at doing this kind of thing in the first place......

Not so much now!

It would be nice if Leela was there at this time......

"Thank you, counting this time, this is the second time I have been saved by you."

- Perhaps knowing that Lemuel was not good at finding topics, Riveria did not hesitate to break the subtle awkwardness.

In short, this situation cannot be allowed to continue.

"It's okay! Don't take it so seriously, I'll be embarrassed to be honest? ”

However, Riveria, for her part, paid no attention to his ridicule.

"Just don't hurt yourself next time for me...... You get the idea, right? ”

"Leela she's going to be unhappy, and you don't want my relationship with her to be bad?"

The moment she finished speaking, Lemuel was stunned for a moment.

For a moment he seemed unable to comprehend the meaning of these words.

"I think I've done something wrong? Why, don't you want me to do that? ”

"How could it not be wanted, and how could it be something wrong?"

"And it's because you know I can't make a return of this kind that I ——!"

She couldn't help but think so, and at the same time couldn't help but think about it again and again; Remind yourself over and over again of the man who is next to you right now......

The man who was almost within reach has now become the boyfriend of his best friend.

So it's absolutely not okay to do something like that!

However, in the end, Riveria couldn't help but turn her head after all......

Then he kissed it without hesitation!

“？！”

Her recklessness, and her unexpected actions, of course, really startled Lemuel—

However, just as he wanted to refuse and tried to push her away, he suddenly saw the tears that had already burst out of his eyes for some time......

Instantly unbearable, he gave up the idea of continuing to resist.

"Why ......?"

About the moment when both of them couldn't breathe, she seemed to be reluctant to leave-

"Now we really became close friends, and finally ......"

"Huh......?"

Is that what she said...... What she can't give, an equivalent return?

Just kidding, right?

- That's right, with this kiss, I finally crossed the line that I considered "taboo......

At the same time, finally, all the unspoken feelings were leaked out.

Now we can finally return to the purest "friend" relationship...... How could it be!

"What are you doing...... Even if you want to say thank you, you don't need to do it this way, do you? Not to mention that I'm ...... now"

"I know. So just now, forgot, right? ”

It was the first time, and at the same time the last......

- At this moment, she lowered her head, and her long bangs happened to cover her face......

"Of course I know that this kind of thing will never be forgiven!"

"But...... But ah! Why, then, do you still agree that I will stay with you? Why do you have such an attitude that I can't help but misunderstand......"

"Why do you say like you don't hate me?!"

"Why do you always put on such an ambiguous attitude; Why are you always aware of your tenderness? ”

"Why don't you just reject me neatly?!"

"Why do you want me to like you......!"

However, in the face of her series of questions, and the emotions that could no longer be pretended to be calm......

Lemuel couldn't think of any reason to answer for a moment, so he gave up.

- Yes, it's so close at hand, it's within reach......

But if it is far away, it is far away.

After all, isn't it yourself who first put on this attitude?

What reason is there to refute her words?

"Sorry......"

In the end, even Lemuel himself had to admit his meanness -

Seriously, this method of torture is too cruel. But why haven't you noticed it so far?

Or is it that I have been aware of it for a long time, but it is just ...... Don't want to admit it?

- At the same time, the two of them, who have now taken this step towards each other, can finally get along frankly as friends.

Because I finally said everything I wanted to say without reservation......

"It's all your fault, people like me originally, wouldn't it be better to leave it alone?"

However, Rivilia knew this better than anyone else—

If he could do that, it wouldn't be him at all.

"If you knew it was impossible at the beginning, then take these words of yours to the grave!"

If I want to leave you alone in a situation like that just now...... How could it be!

In the blink of an eye, Lemuel couldn't help it......

“...... It's too much! ”

"How are you going to explain this to Rila......

On the other hand, Lila had just arrived in front of the apartment, so she naturally didn't know anything about the conversation between the two at this moment.

"Yuna? Why are you there? ”

"Sister, didn't you give me a spare key before?"

"So I thought I'd come over and have a look or something, and play a bunch of console games you bought or something......"

"You like to collect those things, don't you?"

"Huh? Belch...... Is it? ”

Spare keys? That's true, right? On the day I moved out, it was probably ......

However, her absent-mindedness has been ruthlessly exposed......

“...... Did something happen? ”

So, it's impossible to hide it from your sister, right?

Even if you look normal at this moment...... But even so, this "normal" is also mixed with "abnormality".

"Anyway, why are you in such a hurry to come back? What about that guy......? ”

"Oh? Ah, just coming back to get a change of clothes, and I might have to stay overnight tonight...... In the hospital. ”

As soon as the words fell, Yuna's expression changed slightly-

"What? That guy is in trouble again? If that's the case, do you need my help? ”

In the face of her sister's very direct concern, she can only have an honest showdown after all-

Because, you can't hide it from this guy at all.

In that case, it would be better to tell her the ins and outs of the whole thing.

"To sum up, can you please prepare a bento for me tomorrow morning? You also know that I only have tonight left on my vacation. ”

- My sister's advantage is that she can say "help me" no matter what the situation. So I never intended to refuse this kind of thing.

"Bento? Is it just this? ”

"Hmmm! So can you-"

"Yes, but I don't know what that guy likes to eat?"

As soon as her sister's words fell, Lila couldn't help laughing-

"It's okay, just say I did it, and that guy won't have any doubts and finish it happily."

"Got it, I'll give it a try, shall I? But I can't guarantee the taste. ”

"Thanks, then I'm leaving—"

The conversation was so short that it could be brushed aside, and after Lila left, it also made Yuna unbelievably excited for a while-

“...... Then again, why did I say yes so quickly? ”

When she realized this, she seemed to be incredibly annoyed...... Why is this so? Don't understand......

"Long waiting!"

After about an hour, Leela finally appeared in front of the two of them—

"It's too slow!"

Unexpectedly, as soon as I sat down, I was complained......

"It took a little bit of time to take a taxi on the road and transfer stations."

However, how could the two of them care about her being late to this extent?

"It's okay, it's okay! Anyway, I'm glad you're here—"

However, after witnessing her boyfriend's appearance at this moment, she immediately complained.

"Are you a mummy from any era?"

In an instant, Lemuel shouted as if he was breaking the can—

"Isn't there anything I can't help it? Because I was ordered, if I didn't want to, I was kicked out—"

As soon as the words fell, the sky in the field of vision was faintly draped in red like flames......

"Is it already night? Anyway, you have to leave early tomorrow morning, right? ”

Lila tiptoed the door shut; One side responds.

"What, can't you bear me?"

Then she simply sat down on the edge of the bed.

"Of course you're reluctant to do that, right? Don't you think so? ”

- The answer to this question is obvious, right?

“...... So, I'll sleep here tonight. ”

"Huh? What do you mean? As you can see, there's only one bed here. ”

"Stupid, that's what it means to sleep together."

"Aha?! You, you——! ”

In an instant, Lemuel didn't catch it in one breath, and as a result, he was choked by himself and coughed repeatedly!

"You're exaggerating, aren't you?"

As he spoke, he took off his coat!

"Hey! Wait, hey, hey, hey, ......! ”

At this time, Lemuel was already incoherent-

At the moment when this guy climbed into bed as if nothing had happened......

Because he didn't know what Leela was up to.

"Just now, you were thinking about **, right? Say yes, if you do, I'll kick you out of bed! ”

"It's too much ......!?"

This was followed by an expression of regret and disappointment. Unabashed, quite explicit.

"Really, I didn't say no......"

"At the end of the day, if you pick the right time and place, I won't be able to say no."

The moment he heard this, he immediately asked-

"Is it okay now?"

- Again, as always, the explicit attitude of "wanting too much".

This made Lila, who was helpless and in a dilemma, so she could only lean down honestly and give a kiss.

"That's all right, right?"

As a result, the guy ignored her question and just giggled there.

What an easy satisfactory fool......

"Alright, get out of the way...... Stupid ......"

"Eh......"

And just like that, for the first time, the two were close to each other, lying on the same bed.

- Counting each other's breaths and heartbeats, it looks like they're snuggling together.

However, they did not take the initiative to break the silence......

Because, I don't know what to say at this moment...... Each other is it.

If that's the case, doesn't that mean ...... Instead of trying to find a topic, it's better to let the atmosphere go with the flow?