The living room is located between the dirt floor and the sleeping room, so it would be hard to see.
The sunken hearth in the living room was a nice distraction.
"Nusaibah, thank you for everything you've done for me."
I turned around and smiled.
"You've finally grown up."
"What do you mean, 'grown up'?"
"You said 'thank you' instead of 'sorry'."
"Ah..."
"I'm tired of hearing, 'I'm sorry.'"
"Haha, sorry."
"You don't have to apologize."
"I know, but I feel bad about it."
"This is your chance to practice saying, 'Thank you.' instead."
"Yes!"
Nine smiled, and said, "Thank you."
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Since there was only one futon, I decided to sleep on the floor.
Then, the next day--
In the morning, I was awakened by a sound coming from outside.
Zsa zsa zsa, it's getting really annoying.
❄️It's supposed to be heavy rain sound... but I lack knowledge in sound to text.❄️
It's raining.
And it is raining hard.
"This is bad, Nine, looks like you'll have to stay here with me today again."
On a rainy day, there is usually no smoke signals.
That's why Grandma won't check for it.
"That's a shame, but also glad."
Nine had changed into his own clothes.
The hearth had dried them out.
"Why are you glad?"
"Because, I can talk with Nusaibah more."
I'm thrilled to hear an idol say something like that.
I was so embarrassed that I started to wipe my mouth with the palm of my hand.
❄️照れくさいあまり手のひらで口を拭いてしまった.❄️
"Wh, why, do you want to talk to me more?"
My voice rose.
"I couldn't talk to you at all yesterday because I wasn't feeling well, and I thought it would be interesting to talk to a girl my age who lived alone on a deserted island for two weeks. Besides, the only way I can thank you is to talk to you."
"How can a conversation be a thank you?"
"Because, you know, I'm an idol! We shake hands and stuff!"
"That does make sense..."
Nine is feeling much better.
I can't be too careful since he's been sick, but this is fine.