CH 34

Chapter 34 – Lap Pillow

TL: Cheetah

ED: Ryuubii

Takanashi-san began to drift off to sleep.

Apparently, he has settled down a little.

I’ve heard that it’s good for people to take a fifteen-minute nap. (TN: Power nap?)

There was still enough time to eat after Takanashi-san woke up, so I should let him sleep a little longer.

He must have been very tired mentally to fall asleep so quickly.

Does he feel very sick…?

I put my hand on his forehead… he doesn’t seem to have a fever.

“Takanashi-kun… he wasn’t feeling well? I didn’t notice it at all… but how did you know, Sara?”

Since Takanashi-san was sleeping, Natsumi spoke in a whisper.

“Eh? I could tell at a glance… it was obvious that he was bearing with it.”

Was it hard to tell?

I realized right away however…

“I didn’t realize at all. I’m sure you noticed it because you’ve been watching Takanashi-kun very closely. You’re amazing…”

…I don’t think I’m doing anything special, but…

“I wonder why this happened… Was it because of what happened this morning?”

“At any rate, he doesn’t seem to have a fever. There doesn’t seem to be any runny nose or coughing either, so it doesn’t seem like he’s having cold symptoms…”

…As I pat Takanashi-san’s head, he looks heartily relieved, which is cute… fufu!

“Sara, I know you’re happy, but Takanashi-kun is in a bad shape, okay?

…That’s right. That was an inappropriate attitude, because Takanashi-san was not feeling well…

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“Takanashi-san… it’s time for you to wake up…”

I heard a very gentle voice…

I was so happy to feel the hand stroking my head that I couldn’t help but snuggle my head against it.

“Fufufu…Takanashi-san you really are…”

“Sara, stop being so happy and wake him up.”

“Sara.. Sara-senpai…!!!???”

“Wha-!?”

I woke up at once and then realized the situation I was in.

Oh no, I must have fallen asleep… What did I do just now!?

“I-I’m so sorry, Sara-senpai!”

I tried to stand up hurriedly, but Sara-senpai gently held me down.

“That’s no good, standing up so suddenly. Takanashi-san doesn’t seem to be in good shape so you should take your time getting up.”

“I’m sorry, I’ll get up now.”

Slowly, I sit up.

The headache seemed to have subsided. It was a good thing that I took some medicine and slept a little.

“How are you feeling?”

“I’m feeling well and the headache seems to have subsided. Thank you very much.”

“So it was a headache…. Did you endure it for long?”

“A little, since it didn’t go away with the medicine… But it seems to have calmed down after I slept. Thank you very much.”

“That’s good to hear. Do you think you can eat?”

I think I can eat now. Before, I wouldn’t have been able to enjoy eating it due to the headache.

“I’m alright. I’m sorry to trouble you too, Natsumi-senpai.”

“It’s okay. I honestly didn’t notice Takanashi-kun’s discomfort… Sara did everything by herself, so it’s her you should be thankful for.”

“I see. I’m sorry for the trouble, Sara-senpai.”

“No worries. For the time being, why don’t we just eat our lunches?”

We took a little longer than usual to finish our lunches, and resumed our conversation after we had settled down.

“Once again, let me thank you, Sara-senpai.”

“I’m glad I was able to help you. You said you had a migraine?”

“That’s right, I have had migraines that tend to get worse for a long time when the weather is really bad, like today. Especially since I had P.E. there today, so I had to move a lot…”

It would have been a bit better if we didn’t have PE.

“Is that so… then you should have taken a day off from PE.”

“Ah… I guess I could have talked with Sensei. I didn’t think of that…”

“Maybe the Sensei will consider it if that’s the reason, so you should ask Sensei next time.”

Natsumi added.

That’s absolutely true. I’ll try to ask next time…

“But I’m glad for you Takanashi-kun. Sara noticed it quickly because she usually watches Takanashi-kun closely, yet you were planning to hold back and not say anything, weren’t you?”

To be honest, I didn’t want to cause any unnecessary worry, but in the end, I did cause trouble…

”I’m really sorry to trouble you, Sara-senpai…”

“I don’t consider it a bother or a nuisance, you know?”

Sara-senpai began to talk with a face that seemed to say that it was nothing to worry about.

“Rather, I’d prefer if you don’t hide the fact that you’re not feeling well. Please don’t worry about me and be sure to let me know in the future.”

I knew Senpai would say so, but that’s why…

“I know how you feel Sara, but Takanashi-kun didn’t want to worry you, so he held back. I know you really feel that way, so won’t you cut him some slack.”

Natsumi-senpai gave me a streamlined follow-up.

I appreciate it.

“I understand. If that’s the case, I’ll definitely notice too in the future. If Takanashi-san is reluctant to say, I’ll just have to notice and act as I did this time.”

“Um… well, what can I say, thank you…?”

“No worries. This is just a declaration of my determination.”

“Um, I don’t know what to say… you guys are so close. I’m so happy to see you on good terms… I’m really glad.”

There’s no way I can honestly say that I’m not feeling well today, just so that I would be spoiled…

“There’s still some time left, so let’s take it easy. Ah, would you like to lie down a little longer, Takanashi-san? If so, I’ll give you a lap pillow on the sofa again…”

“I-I can’t! I can’t cause trouble for you again Senpai.”

“Mou… if it’s Takanashi-san, you’ll never be a nuisance. If you want a lap pillow, just let me know anytime.”

Ugh… my rationality is starting to disappear…

Only Natsumi-senpai seemed to be the one who was truly enjoying the situation.

That day, I didn’t get any more headaches.

What a relief.

By the way, the shirt I had forgotten to take back was returned to me the next day, beautifully ironed.

…It didn’t have the same smell as before. The shirt smelled great, like Sara-senpai…