𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘

𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒 without 𝘧𝘦𝘢𝘳 of 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠.

[𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘 @CREATlONSTORY]

𝘤𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘦𝘺𝘦𝘴,
they lock fingers with 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫.

𝘤𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘦𝘺𝘦𝘴,
𝑎𝑠 𝑖𝑓 𝑑𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑔,
they enter the u͟n͟c͟e͟r͟t͟a͟i͟n͟ f͟u͟t͟u͟r͟e͟.

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[𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘 @CREATlONSTORY]

Burning? Why would I be? I'm cool as a cucumber over here.

[𝐊𝐞𝐢𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐢 𝐌𝐚𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐚 @KEIICHIMAEBXRA]

You... Aren't you burning?!

[𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘 @CREATlONSTORY]

I'm awake, I'm awake....

[𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘 @CREATlONSTORY]

"Ha-ha! If you're lucky enough to have a 'servant' waiting on you hand and foot, maybe I don't have to pay you too much after all, right?"

I'm joking. Obviously.

[𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘 @CREATlONSTORY]

"W-Wait! I didn't mean to insult your cooking staff! It's really good, huh? Must be different from when I was in school...!!"

Did my college even have a dining hall?

My head is spinning.

Did he say something about a servant just now?

[𝐈 @SumOf134]

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" sure , that works for me . i don't have anything planned for that time , so it seems like a better way to spend my day than to walk around aimlessly . also , the lunch ladies do their hardest , you know ? "

for some reason , i felt the need to defend them .
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[𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘 @CREATlONSTORY]

But doesn't he live in some frugal apartment?

He can afford cleaning services?

Ii-kun, just what do you do while I'm not watching you?

[𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘 @CREATlONSTORY]

"Well-- hey, you live on your own, don't you? Why don't you come by around 5 pm? You can have dinner with us. Get something good in your stomach, different from that cafeteria food, right?”

[𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘 @CREATlONSTORY]

"Are you serious? You're easy."

I was expecting a bit more discussion about this, but he seems ready to get to work right away. Normally tutors aren't this easy to come by, right?

[𝐈 @SumOf134]

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hell , i'd even do it for free . maybe i was being soft on her because i was close to her family . i wouldn't deny that as a possibility — you could make a compelling argument that i very much was .

close ? family ?

right . i can use those words regarding them .
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[𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘 @CREATlONSTORY]

“She’ll probably want to see you as much as possible, but let's learn moderation and have you come over Wednesday and Friday... Right?”

[𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘 @CREATlONSTORY]

“Your schedule....”

That's a toughie.

“.... Well, we're still getting a feel for things too. Don't be afraid to tell me if something doesn't work -- your classes are important too!”

[𝐈 @SumOf134]

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that's a lie — i'm not a monk . i'm not even particularly religious .

ah .

what nonsense .

" when should i come over ? i don't suppose that she's home at the moment . actually , i suppose it'd be more apt to ask what my schedule is in general . "
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[𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘 @CREATlONSTORY]

No matter what kind of ridiculous schedule I laid out, he would probably go through with it. I have to keep in mind that this is the kind of person Ii-kun is.

Not laid-back, but rather...

........ Ambivalent? That's the vibe I got.

[𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘 @CREATlONSTORY]

“Just don't feel like you need to stretch out your poor wallet just for us, okay?”

[𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘 @CREATlONSTORY]

"Don't worry, don't worry! If it's a gift from you, she'll definitely be happy with it."

Or rather, being able to spend time with her study buddy again is a gift in of itself. Giving her something would be polite, but he could absolutely get away with doing nothing at all.

[𝐈 @SumOf134]

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i don't want her to resent me .

i don't want to even imagine her growing to resent me .

ah . could it be that i'm nervous ?
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[𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘 @CREATlONSTORY]

......... I decide not to tell him that.

"Treats are always a safe option, I don't mind as long as you guys don't eat a ton before dinner."

Letting them eat snacks while they study ... I'm such a cool mom, aren't I? Uhu★

[𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘 @CREATlONSTORY]

"She managed to do all her homework break by herself– ah, well, I helped with the little stuff."

Summer homework is tough... But we did have a lot of fun building projects together.

"But the whole time, she was missing you and wishing you could lend a hand, y'know?”

[𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘 @CREATlONSTORY]

"Yes!"

I clap my hands together happily— it's been a fun summer, playing around with Kei and Itsuki in our makeshift happy family. But it's time for everyone to get back to work, now.

[𝐈 @SumOf134]

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i winced slightly . ever - so slightly . it wasn't that i didn't look forward to what that entailed , but i could hear a hint of passive - aggressiveness in her voice . how could i explain to her the reason i was so negligent of my duties was due to a red tigress ?
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[𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘 @CREATlONSTORY]

Somehow, seeing Ii-kun's face reminded me that it's time to get serious. I feel much more diligent now. It's time to put my nose to the grindstone - these oddity events won't clean themselves up!

[𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘 @CREATlONSTORY]

"Wow! You really did remember my name after all! You had me going there!"

It's a pleasant surprise. After all this time, I forgot that Ii-kun is actually very good at messing with people. I should be more careful.

"It just so happens that school has started back up!"

[𝐈 @SumOf134]

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oops . it seems like gauging my closeness to her with that name wasn't the best choice . thankfully , i fully remembered her by this point .

" i'm kidding , mitsuki - san . it's been a while , so i felt like teasing you a bit . "

a convenient lie .
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[𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘 @CREATlONSTORY]

"It's been so long, but I'm still just 'freelance-san' to you, huh...?"

It's not surprising, but I think I do a good job pretending to be unnerved by his disinterest.

"Hey! You're actually just in time!"

[𝐈 @SumOf134]

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a familiar voice . shorter hair . mature air around her . dressed like some overseas business - type . a smile .

i stared at her for a few seconds longer than i should have if i wanted it to go unnoticed .

" hello , freelance - san . "

i said , cautiously .
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[𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘 @CREATlONSTORY]

" Ii-kun! Long time no see! Hello! "

[𝐈 @SumOf134]

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" really , what a dramatic and obscene way to reintroduce myself . i've allowed my ego to get too large if that's how i've come back . "
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[𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘 @CREATlONSTORY]

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