The next morning.
Kyouko woke up a little later than usual.
She blinked at the empty space beside her, the covers slightly rumpled.
He's not here…?
She stretched lazily, then sat up, brushing her hair behind her ear.
Grabbing her towel and small pouch of skincare products, she walked quietly toward the bathroom—still half-sleepy.
But just as she stepped out of the bedroom—
"Kya!"
A pair of arms wrapped around her from the side.
She nearly dropped her things.
"Haruki!! I nearly had a heart attack!"
"Why?" he teased, grinning as he hugged her close.
"Am I that handsome and charming in the morning?"
"Mou~ Haruki…" she pouted, half scolding, half smiling.
"Morning, honey~"
"Mm… morning, darling," she answered softly.
"I'm going to shower now."
"Mm, okay…"
He leaned in and kissed her lips.
Kyouko kissed him back, then pulled away with a playful smile.
"I haven't brushed my teeth yet."
Haruki grinned.
"Neither did I."
They both chuckled—
