"You know, you could've just stayed overnight if you wanted to." (Kasumi)
"As expected, that's........." (Kazuto)
"Ahahaha, just kidding, just kidding." (Kasumi)
Kasumi-san, who is sitting in the driver's seat and holding the steering wheel, smiles mischievously at me.
I don't think it's kidding.
As I sit in the passenger seat, I gaze out the window at the changing nighttime cityscape.
I remember what happened just a few minutes ago.
After a lively dinner with the Mizuki family.
It was late in the day for students to be wandering around.
The Mizuki family, concerned for my safety, suggested I stay overnight, but I politely declined.
Tomorrow is Monday and I have a normal school day.
......I don't dare stay overnight even if it's a holiday.
When I told them I was going home, Kasumi-san said she would give me a ride home.
By the way, Rinka stays at home to take care of Nonoa-chan and her mother.
She is such a kind girl.
"Like this, I wanted to talk to my little sister's boyfriend alone~" (Kasumi)
"I'm not her boyfriend yet, though." (Kazuto)
"Ooh? 'not yet', ye~s." (Kasumi)
"......That's not what I meant." (Kazuto)
The car slowly comes to a stop as the traffic light signal changes.
I don't mean to be rude, but I think that Kasumi-san is the type of person who will boldly ignore traffic lights.
Well, it's a normal violation, so she won't do it.
"Hey, Kazuto-kun" (Kasumi)
"What is it?" (Kazuto)
"If you are going to cross the line with Rinka, make sure you use contraception, okaay." (Kasumi) (PTW/N: ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) )
"Bufff―! Wh-what are you talking about!?" (Kazuto)
"The pregnancy scandal is indeed a big problem, isn't it? You see, Rinka is a popular idol after all." (Kasumi)
"Th-that's true......!" (Kazuto)
How can you say such words calmly, Kasumi-san!
Does one's sense of sexuality change when one becomes a college student......?
Am I just not used to it?
Or it just Kasumi-san's personality is.
"Ah, I'm still inexperienced by the way." (Kasumi)
"I-I didn't ask it......" (Kazuto)
"Really? But you have a face that looks like you did?" (Kasumi)
"......Can we not talk about it any further? I don't know what kind of face to put on." (Kazuto)
"Ahaha, you're so innocent, yes." (Kasumi)
"......Sorry." (Kazuto)
I don't know why I'm apologizing.
The light turns green and the car starts running again.
I don't know how to describe it, but driving in the city at night has a mysterious feel.
Inside the car is enveloped in a quiet atmosphere, with only the sound of the car running echoing through the cabin.
"Kazuto-kun, is there someone else you like?" (Kasumi)
"There isn't...... why?" (Kazuto)
"No, it just you're still keeping your reason even though Rinka is approaching and compelling you so much, aren't you? So I wonder if there is anyone you really like." (Kasumi)