"Especially bought for you."
Only Sayu Ogiwara knew how deeply these words affected her. She had run away from home precisely because she felt no one cared about her. Her family hadn't shown her much concern. In contrast, Asagi had actually brought her something delicious, specifically for her. Perhaps he had also wanted it for himself, but hearing those words from his mouth made her so happy she almost wanted to jump up. She couldn't wait to throw herself into his arms and act spoiled.
"What are you thinking about? Let's eat. If you want more, I'll buy more later." "If you think it's too expensive,we can also make it ourselves."
"Eh! Make it ourselves? Asagi-kun, you can make this?"
"Yes, this is actually a type of Chinese stewed dish. After smelling it, I roughly understand the recipe." "How about this,I'll teach you how to make it on the weekend. If you're interested, you could even open a small stewed food stall near the school someday."
Sayu Ogiwara was stunned. She pointed at herself. "Me?Open a shop? Is that really okay?"
"Why not?" Asagi asked rhetorically, raising his hand to ruffle her hair. "Our Sayu is beautiful,versatile in housework, diligent, and has excellent cooking skills." "Although I hired you as a management assistant for Sakura Dormitory,it doesn't mean I'm tying you to this house." "Sayu,you also have your own life. You can earn money to support yourself and find the happiness you want." "Ah,of course, if you don't want to run a business, it's okay to just live here. After all, that room is yours now." "And I'm willing to take care of Sayu forever.I am a responsible man, after all."
Sayu Ogiwara was deeply moved. In truth, she had also been very confused. Doing housework here to repay his kindness was a given, but she was also a young woman who couldn't just be a hardworking, complaint-free servant forever. Who knew when she might become disheartened? But Asagi didn't treat her like a servant or a freeloader at all. Instead, he gave her the utmost respect. He had even considered her future and planned a way for her to make her own money. He wasn't treating her like a vase, but like family.
"Alright, alright, wipe your tears. Do you still want to eat or not?" "I just mentioned it casually.Right now, I don't really want you to go out and do business anyway. What if you get kidnapped?"
"Pfft, don't worry, I won't be kidnapped by anyone else." Because my heart has already been kidnapped by you. Sayu Ogiwara couldn't help but laugh,and even the food tasted more fragrant. She could only sigh inwardly. This guy is just too good at making me happy. Now my heart is completely full of him.
After eating, Sayu Ogiwara quickly cleaned up the dishes. Asagi rested for a while and then went to take a shower. Unknowingly, the sky outside grew dark.
"Asagi-kun, are you asleep?" Sayu Ogiwara stood at his door and called out cautiously.
"Of course not, come in." Sayu then opened the door and walked in. Asagi handed her a box. "Here,this is the promised gift for you."
Sayu Ogiwara looked closer and subconsciously covered her mouth. "A phone?It's so precious... are you sure you want to give it to me?"
"Otherwise? Who else is here besides you?" Asagi said, then opened his arms to her. "After receiving my gift,it's time to sleep."
Sayu Ogiwara's lips curved into a sweet smile. "Okay."Putting the box aside, she suddenly pounced into his arms. She pushed him onto the bed with such force he didn't even see it coming. "Hehe,am I very heavy?" "Not heavy at all.Very light," Asagi smiled and stroked her hair.
Unexpectedly, he didn't do anything else. Sayu Ogiwara looked at him, confused, as he pulled up the quilt and closed his eyes. "Asagi-kun,aren't you going to do... 'that'?"
"What do you take me for?" "Sayu,I'm not being nice to you just because of your body."
"Then why?" "Because I want everyone around me to be happy.Of course, I'm more selfish and have a strong sense of possession. The happiness I'm talking about must be the happiness I give." "I can't accept things like you leaving me and then finding happiness elsewhere."
"That's a terrible thing to say," she couldn't help but complain.
"Then do you hate it?" "It's hard to say about the future…but I don't hate it now." Sayu Ogiwara said, wrapping her arms around his neck as if acting spoiled. Her scent was so charming. Asagi couldn't help but feel his heartbeat quicken. This girl is definitely trying to seduce me.
Asagi still wanted to say something, but she sealed his lips with her own initiative. He had clearly wanted to talk to her,to share warmth and show her respect. In the end,they still didn't get to sleep until midnight. Sayu Ogiwara snuggled in Asagi's arms with a sweet smile. So what if what he said was terrible and selfish? For Sayu Ogiwara, this gentleness was hard-earned. No matter what happens in the future, she wants to do her best to hold on to this warmth. Moreover, she was willing to give herself to him, and she had been thinking about him all day. If he hadn't done anything, she wouldn't have been happy.
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When she woke up the next day, Sayu Ogiwara held out the new phone, now with her SIM card inserted, to him. "Quick,give me your number."
"No problem, here you go." After saving his number, Sayu Ogiwara smiled and subconsciously hugged the phone to her chest.
Logically, she shouldn't have accepted such an expensive gift. She already owed him so much. But if she wanted to live here long-term and truly move past those things, perhaps it was better to simply accept his kindness. Anyway, she would use her actions to prove her gratitude and repay this kindness.
After Asagi finished washing up, Sayu Ogiwara was already busy in the kitchen. Although she lived next door, it was really no different from living together.
After breakfast, Sayu Ogiwara looked at Asagi, who had changed into casual clothes, and asked curiously: "Asagi-kun,are you going out again today?"
"Yes. Is there anything you want me to bring you? Or... do you want to go out together?" Asagi invited.
Sayu Ogiwara looked interested but was still a little hesitant. "If you keep hesitating,my school will start in a few days, and I won't have much time to go out with you."
"I understand, Asagi-kun! Wait for me a moment!" A few minutes later, she emerged, changed into a simple white summer dress. Her smooth, shiny hair fell naturally behind her.