It's already been 2 weeks since Isshiki moved in. I was able to reconcile with Inoue with the help of Nakamura-san. Ever since then, the project has been progressing very smoothly. Only odd thing is that Inoue is conscious of my presence while Nakamura-san keeps on inviting me to lunch. My interactions with Isshiki have been normal lately too. We either study at the same time or goof around at the same thing. We even have menial talks during breakfast and dinner. Oddly enough though, I began to understand Isshiki's hobbies. Contrary to her appearance, she enjoys reading manga and some genres of literature. She told me she never actually had the time for them due to her duties as manager of the football club, student council president, studies and trying to maintain her social life. She was anxious at first when she first started university, but she has been gradually able to balance her studies and free time. She even goes out with some of her classmates every now and then, but always insists having dinner in the apartment. I on the other hand, began interacting with more people especially Nakamura-san and Inoue. We would always end up spending a few of our lunch times for the project. Nakamura-san also invites me over to the library every now and then to recommend some authors and work. How my university live is going right now is something I didn't expect but isn't that bad either.

Today was the same as any other day albeit somewhat special. It was due to the fact that it's the day before a day-off. Day-offs are scared in the eyes of university students. Some would spend it relaxing from the stress while others would use it to cram their papers and projects. I for one wish to spend my day-off sleeping. That was what I planned until Isshiki ruined the chances of it happening.

"Senpai, I need a new bookshelf for my documents. Can you go shopping with me tomorrow? It is a day-off after all." She told me as I was lazily playing with my phone on the couch. I was just thinking of spending the whole day sleeping and you tell me this!? Don't you understand by now how much I value sleep?

"I don't want to. It's a day-off and I want to sleep." I said dismissing her request.

"Can't you do it as a favor for your cute kouhai?" There she goes acting all cutesy again. That isn't enough to convince me though.

"Nope."

"Fine then, guess I have no choice but to show Komachi." I instantly stood up when I heard her mention my little sister's name. I keep forgetting that they actually know each other. Although I don't know if they have a good relationship or something.

"Ew, you really are a sis-con. I just mentioned her name and now you pay attention."

"Never mind that. Show Komachi what?"

"Oh nothing, just a picture of you sleeping in the morning." She then got her phone and showed me the picture. There was not out of the ordinary in the picture. The only recognizable features were my sleeping face and Isshiki's face. The background is just the walls of my bedroom.

"How can that even classify as a threat to me?"

"Senpai, are you feeling so lazy you forgot how to think? Imagine how Komachi would react if she knew I had picture of your sleeping face in the morning with me in it."

What is she trying to do here? Wait a minute, if Komachi saw a picture like that. She would assume that Isshiki is living with me. In turn that would result in her ratting it out to my parents. Who knows what kind of hell they would show me if they found out that their son who should be studying has a girl living with him in an apartment. It never came to mind, but no one actually knows that Isshiki is staying here other than her parents. I was nervously sweating as I came to that realization.

"Looks like you finally understand senpai. For our best interests, I think you're better off accompanying me tomorrow." She said as she smiled impishly at me. It was a smile full of malice but for some reason was cuter than her average smile. She's been acting all cutesy lately that I keep forgetting how truly sly she is. The mere fact that she thought of a threat this elaborate scares me.

"Guess I have no choice but to go. Seriously though, that's really unfair."

"Senpai, you have to learn that a lot of girls sometimes play unfair." That's just plain creepy to bluntly say.

"Fine then, but you make breakfast tomorrow."

"Sure thing senpai! I'm looking forward to tomorrow!" She said as she walked towards the bedroom. Leaving me all alone on couch contemplating about what happened.

Just what did I get myself into?

It was the morning of the next day. I morning that should have been spent sleeping if it wasn't for this annoyingly sly fox of a kouhai. I got up and proceeded towards the kitchen. I hope she actually did cook breakfast this time. When I got into the kitchen, Isshiki was preparing miso soup while re-heating the left over salmon from last night's dinner. When she finally noticed me, she took off her apron and brought all the food at the counter.

"Good morning senpai! Here's the breakfast I promised. You better keep your part of the bargain." She said in a cheeky tone.

"Thanks for the food." We said in unison. After living together for quite some time. We became familiar with each other's cooking style. I prefer a style that requires the least steps possible while Isshiki opts for a meal that is both tasty and nutritious. As we were eating, I was curious about just what she had planned for today.

"Hey Isshiki, what exactly are we doing today?"

"Didn't I already tell you senpai?" She said with an unimpressed expression on her face. "I need a bookshelf because there are way too many documents I need to bring home. If you're worried about the payment, I'll use my own money. I just need you to accompany me."

"Well, I kinda need a new shelf too. How about we buy a big one and spilt the price?"

"I'm fine with that. Thanks senpai!"

"Sure whatever, I had a little bit of extra in this month's allowance anyway."

After that, we just ate our breakfast as we normally do. I then stood up as I finished in order to shower. For some reason, it became an unofficial rule that I always shower first. I don't really understand Isshiki's reason behind it though. This time though, Isshiki followed me as I was getting a change of clothes.

"What are you doing Isshiki?"

"I'm going to pick out your clothes. Hopefully you have something decent it here. We are going to walk for a long time and I don't want you to look shabby as you accompany me."

This girl sure does distrusts my sense of clothing. Not that I actually cared about it. After she picked out a plain black and blue shirt and some decent pants, she finally allowed me to go take a shower. I completely value the alone time I get in the shower. With Isshiki always bothering me and Nakamura-san inviting me to places, I've been having less and less alone time. As my time of solitude finally ended, I left the bathroom in order for Isshiki's turn. All I could do was while waiting was to play some games on my phone. Given the time it takes for her to shower, I wouldn't be able to read a decent amount of anything. She finally entered the living room in a pink sundress along with a white mini-jacket. I got used to her wearing different types of outfits. I still don't know how she manages to clean and dry them by herself.

"How do I look senpai?"

"The same as usual really."

"Not a single complement you rotten senpai?"

"I just got so used to you being cute in those outfits that I can't tell the difference anymore." Did I just admit to her that I found her cute all the time? What the hell am I saying!? Damn Freudian slip.

"I-I see. That counts as a compliment I guess..." She replied embarrassingly. Don't sound so embarrassed like that! You'll make me feel embarrassed too!

"A-Anyway, let's go." She silently agreed as we began to leave the apartment. I have no idea where she wants to go, so I just let her lead the way. The first thing we did was enter a nearby mall. According to Isshiki, this mall's targeted audience are university students thus it has all the needs one would need. The mall was pretty crowded given that it was a day-off for most people. Isshiki decided to just cling to my arm and drag me the entire time. When we finally made it to the hardware store, Isshiki couldn't decide on a single design. Out of all the common girly troupes you can have, you just had to have the indecisiveness when it comes to shopping. This is going to take some time.

"Hey senpai, which one would be better? This one or that one?" She said as she pointed towards many different kinds of bookshelves. We only have enough space in the living room for a small bookshelf. Looks like we need to choose one that's taller compared to wider.

"Isshiki, look for the tall kinds, not the wide ones. Also make sure it's not too expensive."

"Sure thing senpai!" She said as she walked towards more designs. I just decided to rest on a nearby bench while she was out picking. After about 25 minutes, she finally chose a design but couldn't decide on a color. I should pick one for her so it won't take too long.

"Pick the light brown one. It matches most of the furniture back at the apartment."

"Oh, you're right. Good choice senpai!" After she chose it, we went to the counter to purchase it. We bought it under my name since I already previously purchased furniture. We decided to split the cost of it since I too would be using it soon. They told us it would be delivered to us by a week. After I signed a few things and gave them the address, we left the store in order to look for a place to eat lunch.

"Where do you want to eat Isshiki?"

"I'm not sure really. Preferable somewhere not too expensive since we just bought that bookshelf." Not too expensive huh. This is the perfect chance to eat at Saize. I haven't eaten there in so long that I almost miss the place.

"How about Saize? It's affordable and the food's not bad." I recommend. I hope she doesn't react violently or judge my choice.

"I would have normally rejected that idea, but since we're low on money guess I have no choice." After she reluctantly agreed, we made our way towards the closest Saize branch. Once we entered and found some seats, I immediately decided on a hamburger steak since that's something neither Isshiki or I could cook. Isshiki on the other hand couldn't decide on something. Seems like she's not used to eating here.

"Why don't pick one of their salads. It goes along with your preference of nutritional food." As I said that, she was a bit shocked at what I just said.

"What's the matter Isshiki?"

"Oh, it's nothing. I just didn't expect you to know my eating preferences."

"I've already seen what you prefer to cook and eat. It's already been a few weeks since you invited yourself to my appartment." The waiter then came and asked for our orders. I ordered a hamburger steak while Isshiki finally decided on a salmon salad. As we were waiting for our food, we decided to talk about how are classes have been going. I've been observing that Isshiki sometimes stays up late to finish some assignments. I always remind her about it, but she dismisses it every time.

"Hey Isshiki, don't stay up too late. I always see you studying late at night."

"You sound like a parent scolding a child..."

"Either way, it's not good for you to do it too many times."

"Yes, yes senpai. I promise not to sleep too late." She deadpanned. All I can hope is that she actually follows it. Our orders finally arrived and we began to eat. We spent the rest of our meal talking about random things that popped up in our minds. We decided to just pay for our own meals. The food wasn't that expensive anyway. One of the reasons why I like Saize. Good quality food at an affordable price. After lunch, Isshiki forced me to walk around with her. She kept on saying that I need to exercise more ever since I stopped biking. We decided to go sightseeing as we walked. I actually never spent the time to look around Tokyo since I was always busy being lazy in my apartment. Isshiki seemed to have been enjoying the day proven by the number of sly remarks she has said me as we were walking. A couple of hours passed before we got tired. We then decided to rest at a nearby park. Isshiki found a crepe stand decided to buy some leaving me alone on the bench. I still don't understand why so many girls are fascinated and attracted to stuff like crepes and ice cream. Thinking about today, it's something I wouldn't normally do, but I actually had some fun. Isshiki then returned with a crepe and a can of coffee in hand. That coffee can't possibly be?

"I'm back senpai! I found a vending machine by the stand, so I got you a MAXX Coffee. Here you go!" She happily handed to me the can. I immediately opened it up and began drinking. No matter what happens, this coffee will always be refreshing. I then glanced towards my side and saw the crepe Isshiki was eating.

"You want some senpai?"

"No not really." In truth I was actually a bit hungry from all the walking.

"You're not being honest senpai." She pouted before moving closer to me. "Say ahh senpai." She gradually began to move the crepe closer to my face. It was embarrassing as hell, but I was hungry. Defeated, I opened my mouth and quickly took a bite out of it. This is actually pretty tasty.

"How is it senpai?"

"It's tastes good."

"I'm glad. I kinda wanted to thank you for letting me stay, so I decided to take you out for once."

"Doesn't feel like a thanks since you blackmailed me."

"I couldn't help it. It's way too fun teasing you senpai." She said with another one of her trademark malicious cute smile.

"Well, I did have fun today so thanks Isshiki."

"You're welcome senpai!" We just spent the rest of our time relaxing on that bench. When the sun was beginning to set, we decided to return home. It's been a pretty hectic day especially with Isshiki around but it was fun.