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"..."

That makes sense. After all, it's just a blanket. How could two people possibly sleep under one blanket? Besides, Fumino Furuhashi wasn't as bold as Rizu Ogata, who was asleep. There was a slight distance between them, which made the blanket seem even smaller. Fumino Furuhashi's right arm had to be exposed.

"Um"

At that moment, Ogata Riju suddenly hummed, then, as if seeking a source of warmth, leaned towards Hayakawa, who had previously distanced himself from her. She stretched out her arms and hugged Hayakawa's waist, pressing her head against his chest, and even draped the blanket over him.

It's too small for two people to share one blanket, but it's just right for three people to share two blankets.

Hayakawa paused for a moment, then pulled her blanket closer and covered Fumino Furuhashi with the blanket, instantly creating a warm sleeping environment for all three of them.

Fumino Furuhashi: "..."

In the end, it still turned out like this.

Forget it, I'll just sleep like this. I don't want to toss and turn anymore.

"good afternoon…"

……

If people in modern society were to choose their favorite way to relax, the most popular option would undoubtedly be sleeping. Taking a nap is considered more "noble" than regular sleep, since everyone needs it and must get enough sleep at night. However, taking a nap is a completely different behavior. Unlike necessary sleep, it is a non-essential form of rest. It not only means that you have some time after lunch, but also proves that you have plenty of time, far beyond what ordinary people can have.

In this fast-paced world, millions of office workers toil away like oxen, becoming cogs in a giant machine, while you can leisurely take a satisfying nap after lunch. Isn't that a kind of "aristocratic" life?

Chapter 369 The Ambiguity After Waking Up

Hayakawa and his two companions were undoubtedly such nobles, and even Brahmin-level nobles at that.

They slept for an entire afternoon.

In the dimly lit room, Hayakawa was the first to wake up.

His first reaction upon waking was a dry mouth and aches all over his body, followed by a slight headache. In short, there was no part of his body that felt comfortable, which made him frown.

It took Hayakawa a full few seconds to realize that he had been taking a nap earlier.

"what time is it now?"

He looked at the pitch-black room, feeling somewhat lost. The curtains were of such high quality, thick and blackout, that he couldn't see any light at all when looking out from inside the room, and he couldn't tell what time it was.

He shifted slightly and realized that he was being pressed tightly against Ogata Riju and Furuhashi Fumino, one on each side. The faint fragrance emanating from the girls kept wafting into his nose, and their soft bodies added to the already stuffy atmosphere.

No wonder my whole body aches and feels hot. It's no wonder I felt uncomfortable after being pinned down by two people for an entire afternoon. My upper body must have been completely drained of blood.

Hayakawa thought to himself, somewhat annoyed, after checking the time on his phone.

I've really fallen into a slumber. I've never slept through an entire afternoon before. I usually study all afternoon. Even if my body couldn't take it anymore and I had to rest, I would use an alarm clock to precisely calculate my sleep time down to the second. How could I possibly end up sleeping so soundly that I don't even know the time?

It's all those two people's fault.

Hayakawa glanced at Furuhashi and Ogata, who were still sleeping on top of him, then carefully pushed them apart and quietly went to the bathroom to wash his face, finally waking himself up and feeling much better.

Hayakawa wiped her face with a towel, then returned to her room. Using the light from her phone, she got some hot water and drank it, which made her stomach feel much better.

If you go straight to sleep after lunch, it's hard to avoid feeling unwell when you wake up. Therefore, people who are used to taking a nap often keep some digestive aids at home. If not, drinking some hot water can also help the body adjust more quickly.

Hayakawa didn't draw the curtains; he didn't want to disturb Furuhashi and Ogata's sleep. He simply sat by the low table, sipping steaming water. The slightly hot liquid flowed from his throat into his stomach, giving his aching body a bit more strength.

"call…"

She let out a soft sigh, and the discomfort of her afternoon nap finally eased a bit. At the same time, Ogata Rizu, who was lying on the ground, suddenly made a sound. Her body moved slightly, and then she opened her eyes.

"Um…"

The science-loving girl sat up just like Hayakawa had done earlier, looked around the room in confusion, and then stared at Hayakawa: "Hayakawa, what time is it?"

“Your reaction is exactly the same as mine before,”

Hayakawa chuckled slightly: "It's already 5:30. We've slept for almost the entire afternoon."

"Is it going to take this long? I won't be able to sleep tonight."

Rizu Ogata said, then hugged her shoulders, "It's a bit cold."

"What you're saying seems to make sense."

Hayakawa frowned slightly. He had also felt that the room was a bit cold when he got up. If even someone with his physical condition felt that way, it was even more so for Ogata and Furuhashi, who were not in good health.

This hotel doesn't seem to be very warm, no wonder they provided a kotatsu.

"It's so cold..."

Ogata Riju suddenly started whimpering, then took three quick steps to Hayakawa's side, stretched out her arms to hug his neck, and rested her head against his chest.

"..."

Hayakawa paused for a moment, then gently embraced her, feeling the girl's body.

A hug that shares warmth can bring two people closer together.

"I had a dream while I was sleeping just now. I dreamt that you were lying next to me,"

With her eyes closed, Rizu Ogata whispered, "I was a little cold at first, but I feel much better after holding you."

Sorry, Ogata, this doesn't seem to be a dream.

Hayakawa's face stiffened, but he didn't say anything.

"Later, I dreamt that you suddenly disappeared."

Rizu Ogata continued, "Then I searched everywhere for you, and finally I found you."

"..."

"How...how could this be?"

Hayakawa felt unusually guilty and silently avoided eye contact.

Ogata Rizu did not respond to Hayakawa. She got up and sat on Hayakawa's lap, gently touching Hayakawa's face with the tip of her nose, her lips almost touching.

She was a little groggy from just waking up, so she didn't think too much before acting and was more impulsive.

Hayakawa gently closed his eyes and tilted his head back in response.

The atmosphere between the two became increasingly ambiguous, and the room was filled with a pinkish hue.

However, at that moment, a voice suddenly came from the side.

"What are you doing?!"

A wronged voice rang out. Hayakawa opened his eyes and looked to the side, only to find that Furuhashi Fumino had woken up at some point and was now looking at the two people embracing each other with a shocked expression and angry eyes.

"You guys actually took advantage of me while I was sleeping..."

Gu Qiao's fist gradually hardened, and he accused her with shame and indignation: "This is too much."

Ogata Riju released her arms from Hayakawa's neck, but instead of getting off Hayakawa, she casually turned her head to look at Furuhashi Fumino and calmly asked, "Is there a problem?"

Upon seeing Ogata Risu, Furuhashi Fumino's tone immediately weakened, her eyes darted around, and she stammered, "No, it's nothing, it's just... um."

"I...I'm going to wash my face!"

Fumino Furuhashi suddenly stood up and ran straight to the bathroom, leaving Hayakawa and Ogata behind.

"..."

Hayakawa watched Furuhashi's retreating figure in silence for a moment, then gave Ogata Risu a thumbs up and exclaimed, "I'm really impressed with you, Ogata. You've managed Furuhashi very well."

With such powerful ability to control people, could you perhaps be a chess player as well?

"Hmm? Nothing's wrong..."

Faced with Hayakawa's praise, Ogata Riju tilted her head in confusion. She didn't quite understand what Hayakawa meant by "control," but she wasn't smug. She simply said calmly, "I was just bullying Fumino."

"Oh."

Hayakawa disagreed.

"Hayakawa, Fumino is actually quite easy to deal with."

Rizu Ogata said meaningfully, "When you're with her, if you're a little assertive, she'll become easy to bully."

Hayakawa frowned, then lowered his head, lost in thought.

That seems to make sense.

At this moment, Fumino Furuhashi came out of the bathroom. She had composed herself and turned on the light with a smile, saying, "Riki-chan, and... have you two rested enough?"

"Uh...it's okay."

Hayakawa asked, puzzled, "What's wrong?"

Fumino Furuhashi smiled slightly: "That's perfect, let's take advantage of the nice weather and go out for a stroll."

Chapter 370 The Night Snack Street

"Get out? Where?"

Rizu Ogata stood up in confusion and asked, glancing at the darkening sky outside, "There's nowhere to go at this time, is there?"

“No,” Fumino Furuhashi shook her head, “I just looked at a travel brochure on my phone and heard there’s a famous food street not far away. We could go check it out.”

“Isn’t it a bit early to have dinner now?” Hayakawa said somewhat reluctantly. “We just finished eating and then took a nap. We went straight out to eat after our nap. We ate too much. We’re not that hungry now, and we won’t be able to eat much there. How about we go later?”

"Not much, not much at all,"

Fumino Furuhashi shook her head repeatedly, saying hopefully, "Now is the perfect time to go out. It will get crowded if we go any later. I watched the promotional video before, and the snacks in it are really good. We're already here, but it would be a waste to go. Listen to me, let's go."

Looking at Fumino Furuhashi's expectant face, Hayakawa felt a little helpless. He glanced at Riju Ogata and, seeing that she had no objections, could only nod and say, "Well, let's go then."

"Okay, I'll go get ready now."

Fumino Furuhashi cheered and immediately sat down at the low table to straighten her clothes.

"I'm telling you, Guqiao, is this really a good idea?"

Hayakawa looked at her excited expression as she learned that she could go out to eat delicious food, and asked her a question without any expression.

Fumino Furuhashi turned her head in confusion: "What do you mean?"

"Eat and then sleep, then eat again, won't you gain weight?" Hayakawa calmly uttered the most hurtful words: "You used to keep saying you wanted to lose weight, I remember you'd been saying it for a long time, but now I don't see any sign that you want to lose weight at all."

Fumino Furuhashi froze for a moment, then said mechanically, "It's okay. There are many cold drinks on the food street with lots of ice in them, so they're low in calories and won't make you fat."

"..."

Hayakawa remained silent for a long time, then couldn't help but show a look of disdain: "Whatever makes you happy."

Hayakawa turned to look at Ogata, only to find that she had already finished tidying up.

After making some preparations, the three of them went out together.

……

The streets of Hokkaido were a bit chilly in the evening, it seemed that winter had truly arrived for this island nation, the seasons were changing, and the year was about to come to an end.

Hayakawa looked indifferent, his hands tucked into his shirt pockets to ward off the chill, and looked up at the dark gray sky, lamenting his wasted year and lack of accomplishment.

I failed to improve my grades, failed to defeat my rival, failed to overcome my desires—I accomplished nothing…

The only gain was probably the two people next to me.

Hayakawa glanced at Furuhashi and Ogata beside him.

These two probably really treated this trip to Hokkaido as a vacation, and started their check-in journey together before even reaching the food street.

However, in reality, this trip to Hokkaido was actually Hayakawa's training trip, but it was inexplicably turned into a fun-filled trip by the two of them.

Before long, the three arrived at the snack street. The street was brightly lit, and people came and went in groups, all wearing thick woolen clothes. The roadside stalls were steaming with heat, and the aroma of oil and smoke was irresistible. The lanterns overhead connected in mid-air to form a bridge leading to the Milky Way.

"So beautiful."

Fumino Furuhashi grabbed Hayakawa with one hand, and pointed to the sky with her other hand, her eyes shining: "Hayakawa, look, look! The lanterns are so bright, but you can still clearly see the stars. That shows how good the weather is today."

"oh oh…"

Hayakawa gave a perfunctory reply and went out, looking listless as he was forced to leave.

"Tch, tasteless,"

Fumino Furuhashi grumbled in dissatisfaction, then looked around before abandoning Hayakawa and running to a roadside stall.

"These are Hokkaido three-color dumplings. I've seen them in TV dramas before."

Gu Qiao's eyes lit up, and he held up two fingers. "Uncle, give me two boxes, no, one box is fine."

"it is good!"