Saturday.
Haruto didn't have a habit of staying in bed, but today he slept until 10 PM.
If nothing unexpected happened, today would be a good day, just in time for playing games.
As for dealing with Nishimiya Shouko, that was between Yukino and Yuigahama.
Besides, shopping is really troublesome for women. Even if they run a thousand meters in physical education class, they will be exhausted. Yet, after shopping all day, they never feel tired.
So, women are indeed very magical creatures. No wonder someone once said, "Women are the most incomprehensible beings in the world."
If Haruto had that kind of energy, he might as well read a book and then shop online.
Actually, the happiest and most carefree time in one's life is during their student years.
However, people at this age often overlook this, let alone cherish it.
Some even wish to grow up quickly, but they don't realize that what adults want most is to return to the carefree days of childhood.
Because there is never any "easy" in adult life!
*Ding Dong*
The doorbell suddenly rang, and Haruto put down his book and opened the door, surprised to see Mafuyu standing there with a pale face, arms crossed, and trembling.
Haruto raised his eyebrows slightly and asked in a low voice, "Did someone bully you?"
"NO!"
Mafuyu shook her head and whispered, "I just wanted to clean the room and encountered a cockroach."
"..."
It turned out that like most girls, Mafuyu was also very afraid of cockroaches.
Well, it's clear that many people could catch cockroaches or even snakes when they were young, but why do so many become cowards as they grow up?
"I see."
Haruto immediately said, "Kirisu-sensei, please come in first!"
"Yes." Mafuyu replied, changing her shoes and walking into the living room.
Haruto turned on the TV and said, "Kirisu-sensei, watch TV for a bit, and leave the cleaning to me!"
Mafuyu bit her lip and whispered, "Sorry to trouble you, Haruto-kun."
"It's no trouble."
Haruto sighed and said softly, "Because I never thought of letting sensei become a housewife."
"…Insult!"
Mafuyu felt embarrassed: "I rarely do housework, but that doesn't mean I don't know how."
"Yeah, yeah..."
Haruto was too lazy to complain. He opened the fridge and asked, "Kirisu-sensei, what would you like to drink?"
"No need."
"Coke?"
"...Green tea."
Handing a bottle of green tea to Mafuyu, Haruto said, "Mafuyu-chan, leave the room cleaning to me from now on."
Mafuyu lacking confidence and said, "I sometimes want to clean it myself. If I don't encounter a cockroach, I might clean it."
'You also said it might! But in reality, it just gets messier!'
Haruto said seriously, "Please allow me to help you in the future!"
Mafuyu pursed her lips, looked away, and whispered, "I understand."
There was certainly a bit of embarrassment, but after so many times, it could be ignored. Sometimes, when things got too messy, she would even take the initiative to ask for his help.
But...
Sometimes she really wanted to clean it herself.
Mafuyu realized she was truly helpless, especially after thinking about the many cockroaches in the house.
"Open your mouth."
While watching TV intently, it was inevitable that her attention would be distracted, so when Mafuyu faced Haruto's offering of food, she unconsciously opened her lips and gently bit into the chocolate bar.
After enjoying the delicious snack, Mafuyu's beautiful eyes unconsciously curved into a smile, but it only lasted a moment.
When she realized, two blushes suddenly appeared on her cheeks, and she stared at Haruto with a death glare.
If it were someone else, they might have frozen in despair.
Unfortunately, Haruto was used to it, so he was unmoved.
He coughed lightly and placed the chocolate snack on the coffee table: "I'll help tidy up the room first. Sensei, please watch TV for a bit!"
After saying that, Haruto turned and left without hesitation, walking to the neighboring apartment.
"Insult!"
As the door closed, Mafuyu couldn't help but raise her hand to cover her burning cheeks, unable to suppress a scream.
"I made a mistake… I actually let my student feed me."
"It's over..."
After muttering for a while, Mafuyu suppressed her embarrassment and walked to the bathroom to wash her face and calm down.
In the mirror, her cheeks were flushed, the corners of her mouth slightly lifted, and her face was filled with a shy and sweet expression. She looked bright and charming.
"Insult!"
Mafuyu bit her lip and suddenly turned away, not daring to look any longer.
On the other hand, Haruto couldn't help but cover his forehead when he entered Mafuyu's apartment and saw the messy room.
"As expected, it's even messier..."
This wasn't the first time he had helped Mafuyu clean her room. But every time he tidied it, the room would become messy again within a few days.
In short, Mafuyu was truly clumsy at housework!
She clearly looked like a very good and perfect woman on the outside, but who would have thought that Mafuyu's home would be this chaotic? Instant noodle cups, clothes, snack bags, express boxes, drink bottles, garbage bags...
For those who didn't know, they might think this house had been robbed!
Haruto sighed softly and started working.
Throwing away garbage in Japan is very troublesome. There are fixed days and strict waste classification. If someone is caught littering, the penalty is severe.
Even so, many people still secretly litter.
Haruto certainly wouldn't waste time. This was the most basic quality of a person.
It took more than twenty minutes to clean the room, sort and pack the trash and place it on the balcony, organize the clothes and put them in the closet, and place roach traps in every corner of the room.
"Done."
Looking at the clean and tidy room restored, Haruto nodded in satisfaction.
Actually, being a housewife is pretty good. With Mafuyu's character, even though she was incompetent, she might take responsibility for supporting her husband, right?
Is this a snack?
No way, Haruto never imagined Mafuyu as a housewife.
Returning to the apartment.
As soon as he entered, he saw Mafuyu sitting on the sofa with her legs curled up, holding a pillow in her arms, eyes closed, and breathing slowly and evenly.
"She really fell asleep?"
Haruto was speechless. She was so wary of him on weekdays, but why did she sleep so peacefully here?
Then there's a problem.
Should he do something at this moment?
Haruto thought for a moment and decided not to do anything.
He always felt that taking advantage of others' vulnerability would let Mafuyu down!
"Keep reading!"
Haruto sat down beside her and continued reading.
The sun was shining outside the window, and a gentle breeze blew.
The sound of wind chimes echoed somewhere, spreading a clear and melodious sound far and wide.
In the quiet living room, the sound of turning pages echoed softly.
Time seemed to slow down at this moment.
After who knows how long, Mafuyu slowly opened her eyes, and a soft, pleasant voice reached her ears: "Sensei, wash your face and come over for dinner."