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Caring Goddess (Friend Ver.) Part 4
It was a very fulfilling day.
I hope Takanashi-san didn’t mind my meddling too much…
I was surprised. I’ve never been that invested in household chores, but I can say that cooking has always been one of my favorite things to do.
Today, when I took care of Takanashi-san’s personal well-being, I didn’t expect to feel so fulfilled.
Honestly speaking, it was too bad that I couldn’t stay longer in Takanashi-san’s house.
I hope tomorrow comes soon…
Ugh, I shouldn’t think such thoughts. I have important stuff to handle, like the lunch box’s menu for Monday before the end of the day.
I ought to think about the nutritional balance a little more…
That’s right… He gave me a key to his home.
I’m so delighted that he trusts me that much. I was deeply moved.
Ring~Ring~
An incoming call from Natsumi.
“Hello, good work.”
“Yes, thank you.”
“How was today?”
“Even if you ask me… I don’t know how to reply to that…”
“Sorry, my bad. How was Takanashi-kun?”
“He still has a fever, but he’s eating well. If he can rest for one more day off, he’ll be alright by Monday…”
“That’s good. I hope you didn’t do something weird?”
“Nothing, I think. I just took care of Takanashi-san like the normal?”
“For reference, what did you do for him?”
“Sure. Since Takanashi-san was basically resting, I fed him, cleaned up his room, and wiped down his body?”
Is that so… (Wiping a boy’s body is already amazing, you know.)
“Oh, and he also gave me a key.”
“Ehh??? Takanashi-kun’s house key?”
“Is there a problem with that?”
“Because you know, he just gave the key to the house to a woman!”
“Yes. It made me very happy. To think that Takanashi-san trusts me that much!”
“Eh? That’s all that happened? What didTakanashi-kun said?”
“He said that if he didn’t wake up tomorrow morning when I came, it would be troubling… is what he said.”
“That’s… you two are similar to a married couple.”
“Huh?”
“Sigh, it’s nothing. So, you’re going tomorrow morning?”
“Yes. Do you still have club activities, Natsumi?”
“Yeah, since the match is very near. Well~, even if I don’t have club activities, I won’t bother you. I don’t want to be a… nuisance.”
“What do you mean by that?”
“Nothing~. Do your best.”
Come to think of it, would Takanashi-san come if I invited him to watch Natsumi’s tournament?
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*Knock, knock*
Since he gave me the key, I don’t have to forcefully wake him up…
… I-It’s not because I wanted to see Takanashi-san’s adorable sleeping face.
*Door opens*
“Pardon the intrusion.”
“Zzz… zzz… ugh…”
What’s that?
Ah! The futon has a lot of sweat. He’s getting better, but if I leave him like this…
Excuse me, but I’ll rummage through your wardrobe… this shirt and jacket… Also, yesterday’s bucket and a clean towel.
“Takanashi-san…Wake up, Takanashi-san?”
“Unn…”
“Takanashi-san… Let’s wipe off some of your sweat first.”
Takanashi-san woke up as I wiped the sweat from his forehead and neck.
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“Huh? Sara-senpai?”
“Good morning. Pardon me, but since there was a lot of sweat while you were sleeping…”
Indeed, it seems that I’ve sweated a lot.
That’s why it felt uncomfortable sleeping…
“I’m sorry. To push you to do this again…”
“It’s no problem at all. It’s not good to keep you like this. If possible, can you get up and remove your shirt?”
“Eh? This instant? Umm… I can wipe off the sweat on my own.”
“I told you yesterday that I would be thorough today. Besides, this is my responsibility.”
“…O-Okay. Then, please go ahead.”
That smiling face that won’t accept a refusal made me raise the white flag.
As I lift up the front hem of my shirt, Senpai holds its back hem to help me undress.
Uwu, I feel like that of a handful kid since yesterday…
“Do you feel cold? Can you bear it for a while?”
“I’m not cold, and I’m doing okay.”
“Okay, then please stay like that.”
Then Senpai wiped my sweat with a dry towel.
He wrung out the towel then continued wiping down my body.
The difference from yesterday was that she was wiping me very carefully, probably because I didn’t have a shirt in the way.
“How are you feeling? Are you feeling uncomfortable?”
“I-I’m fine.”
“Now then, I’ll do the front side, so if you’ll excuse me.”
I’ve been thinking since yesterday, but Senpai doesn’t have a hint of hesitation approaching a naked man, even if it’s only the upper portion of his body.
Don’t tell me that she thinks of me as a child!?
It was over before I could even think of anything else… I should have been more focused… though I know it’s imprudent.
“I’m sorry, I took the liberty of opening your wardrobe to prepare a change of clothes…”
“No, it’s okay, don’t worry about it.”
“Let’s get you dressed, shall we?”
When I held out my hand to receive a change of clothes, Senpai tilted her head in dismissal.
“Sara-senpai, my change of clothes, please…”
“Yes, let’s change your clothes. Then let’s proceed.”
Senpai unfolded my shirt and spread it out.
Don’t tell me… She’s going to dress me up too!?
I was bewildered by Senpai’s actions that say, “What are you waiting for?”. I then inserted my arms into the shirt sleeves that Senpai was spreading while matching my movements as I put it on.
It looks like I arrived at the correct answer.