– Mmm... Ki-bou…

She's asleep, her head resting peacefully on my shoulder while we're still on the fast train on our way to Tokyo. Tomo didn't sleep well that night, so she decided to take a nap on the way. Fortunately or unfortunately, I've always been a damn comfortable pillow for her.

– It's quite natural for her to rest like this.

Suguha, sitting across from us, smiled at me a little. She likes Tomo, so she doesn't mind our relationship at all. Well, even if her opinion was different, I'm sure my girlfriend would be able to find any possible approach to her. Tomo never gives up, I know that for sure.

– Isn't that right, Shino-chan?

– Mm? Well, probably…

Shino, who was sitting directly across from Tomo, cast a light glance at her and me, then muttered something to herself. I didn't hear what it was, but it probably doesn't make sense to ask. In any case, she turned to the window and continued to listlessly look at the scenery of the beauties of modern Japan flying by at high speed outside.

We will have to meet Asuna, Klein and Agil in the city. Well, they're probably thinking about what we're all going to do there together, so I'll leave it to them.

– Ki-bou… hrr…z..zzz…

Of course, she's damn cute when she sleeps. Tomo is usually overly active all the time, so it's not surprising that she needs a good and sound sleep. Although it's a little strange that she calls me in her sleep. I wonder if it's because she fell asleep on my shoulder? Or is it because she's having a dream about me?

I also noticed that now Shino is already looking at Tomo, her gaze is full of some strange feeling that I can't fully understand. Mm? I took a look at Tomo myself, but there is nothing wrong or repulsive about her appearance. On the contrary, she's too cute when she sleeps, so I could look at her face forever.

Oops... It looks like she was drooling while sleeping. Ha... now my shoulder will be wet.

Although before I had time to think about how problematic this could be, I was handed several napkins in my hands. It turned out to be Sino. She looked at me, silently pushing me to take it from her hands. Well, I didn't resist and nodded gratefully, after using napkins to wipe away Tomo's drool, which had already fallen on my clothes. Soon after, I carefully and slowly covered her mouth, trying not to disturb her sleep. In response, she only clung to me a little tighter, entangling my hand with her own and at the same time continued to sleep further. Her golden-brown hair began to tickle my cheek slightly.

Well, honey, as always.

– When we go back... let's switch places?

Suddenly, Shino said this to me. Hm, does she want to sit next to my girlfriend? Well, I think it will also be useful for them as friends to chat on the way back. I can at least pay more attention to my sister in that case.

– Do you want to sit next to Tomo?

– With you. I need some rest too, you know.

– Huh..?

Although the answer was unexpected. Suguha just laughed lightly into her fist, then looked away when the two of us looked at her. Well, I get it, it's about me, isn't it?

As Tomo used to say, girls stick to me like I'm a wonderful insect bait. It's a lame comparison, as far as I'm concerned, but there's something to it. Although, when I told her that in that case she was also one of these insects, I only managed to get in response that she was the most beautiful butterfly among them.

At that time, I didn't say that butterfly caterpillars don't look nearly as amazing as their final version. I still want to live.

– If Tomo doesn't mind.

– Of course.

Although I think I already know her answer in advance. Shino is her closest friend, so she'll probably let her, I think. Although, if I remember correctly, when she was still not familiar with Shino, her closest friend was Asuna, at that time it turned into a scandal. After that, Tomo was against me even seeing Asuna for a while, otherwise I might have been stolen, as she said.

Damn... I hope this time everything will be much calmer.