I really like this dynamic. Just something small that builds the universe.

Morning Routine: Rated K

7:15am:

The piercing light of a fresh new day entered between the small crack between the curtains shining directly on the former leader's face. Using this as a personal alarm, in the former leader stirred in his awakening trying to get his bearings. As soon as his eyes adjusted to the world's current brightness leve,l his ears picked up on the two sets of light snoring in the room. He couldn't help but grin at the two ladies next to him. Naoto tightly clung to his arm clad in her blue silk pyjama pants and top. Spooning her is the national idol with her had buried in Naoto's neck wearing an oversized white T-shirt. Very carefully, Souji snaked his arm out of her grasp trying not to stir the detective and wake her up.

'Careful now...'

Just as his hand was almost free Naoto reached out to him, with even quicker reflexes he replaced his hand with his pillow. Naoto tightened her grip around the bed item and inhaled deeply, taking in his scent. Souji stayed still, careful not to make any noise. She relaxed drifting back off to sleep contently bringing a smile to his face.

'Right time to start breakfast.'

With that he crept out of the room to make sure breakfast was ready for everyone and his day was in full swing.

8am:

*Beep Beep Beep*

Naoto's alarm went off high pitched ring signalling that sleep is all but done. The day marches on. However a sleepy Naoto did not want to cooperate.

"Urgh..." Her hand reached over to the bed side table and slammed on the button causing the digital clock to stop it's obnoxious singing. The action stirred the their best friend who only tightened her hold on the detective.

"It's too early..." Rise mumbled, burying her face further in her neck to hide from the brightness of the sun.

"Sorry, I forgot I have my alarm this early..." Noticing she had Souji's pillow in her arms, she looked on for a minute, confused that this keeps happening before putting it back to where his head lays at night. Placing her hands on Rise's, she pulled them apart bringing a grumble from her best friend.

"Do you have to?"

All the detective could do was shoot her a sympathetic look.

"I'm sorry Rise-chan. I try not to sleep in too much or I'll get lazy." The idol groaned as the Sleuth rolled out of her grasp. She quickly turned over, grabbing the quilt and curling herself in it.

The action never failed to get Naoto to laugh. Taking a moment to straighten up, she made a bee line for the toilet to start her day.

...

...

Feebly walking into the kitchen, under her bangs Naoto looked at Souji expectedly. Without skipping a beat he pointed to the mug on the edge of the counter, steam still rising from the freshly brewed beverage. She slowly lifted up the cup and took a sip, feeling the warmth spread through her body.

'Powah'

"Morning Souji-kun." She said brightly as the strong coffee started to take effect, instantly feeling more awake.

She was greeted with a smile and an affectionate ruffle of the hair which only made her blush.

"Mornin' Princess. To your liking?" Nodding quickly before taking another sip. "Well if that's the case, if you want to check you're emails this morning, go for and I'll bring breakfast to you."

Naoto's eyes lit up, knowing that it's a small gesture but something she didn't take lightly.

"Thanks." With a quick kiss to the cheek she took off to her office to get up to speed. As she flipped opened her laptop and press the power button, the chime of her bios booting was in time with the clang the newly formed plate of Belgian waffles and ham sandwich hitting the table. All she could do was look up in adoration.

'I'm so privileged'

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...

9am:

"So, that's what the head office would like to do. There is several other cases that need to be worked out before we can sign them all off. This logistical problem can hold up everything for a few weeks." Naoto looked down at her nearly empty mug. "And the police isn't exactly helping either to be honest."

Souji looked on, a small frown forming on his lips. "Hmm that's frustrating..." Leaning on the kitchen counter.

"I hope it's something the main Shirogane office can sort out."

Naoto reflected his look of concern. "I hope so t-"

"Morning people!" Rise called, a smile as bright and shining as the sun forcing the other two people in the room to look in the door's direction.

"Hello there Rise-chan"

"Hey, sleep well?"

Rise skipped across the room to the kitchen counter where the two other residence were already congregating. She planted a soft kiss on Naoto's cheek causing her to blush and leaned up to peck Souji on the lips before taking a seat at the counter on the stool next to him.

"What's happening Naoto-kun? Something up?" Naoto couldn't help but be impressed at her ability to always catch her emotions but for the moment pushed that to one side.

"Just work. Police haven't really been doing a good job."

With that Rise frowned for the moment herself. "Yeah I can imagine that. They didn't do well when I had that stalker a few months ago. Oh breakfast!"

Her point was quickly forgotten as another set of Belgian waffles and sandwiches appeared in front of her with a cup of hot cocoa.

"Yes, I remember having to work on that, it was genuinely concerned for your safety." The detective's frown deepened thinking about it.

Rise mouthed a quick 'love you' to Souji in appreciation before waving off Naoto's worry.

"It's fine, I'm just happy I had the two of you to back me up as well as the rest of the investigation team. Anyway..."

*munch*

"Man these waffles are divine. I can see why you want to marry this guy. Mmm." Naoto blushed deeper than before.

"Y-Yes... Quite." Coughing clearing her embarrassment. Souji shot her a small grin as Rise wolfed down her food. "However it's something for later, I should really get dressed. I can't procrastinate all day in my sleep wear."

Rise paused for a moment just to think about her words before gulping loudly. "Well you can but I guess it's gonna get late in the morning. If you are gonna jump in the shower, wait for me. I'll be done soon."

The Sleuth looked at her boyfriend expectedly. "I'll wait until you guys are done if you wanted to jump in. It'll give me time to clean up anyway."

Naoto pouted. "But you've done breakfast. I'm sure me and Rise-chan can-"

She was cut off with a small head pat. "And you make more money than me, let me do this and take pride in it."

A small kiss on the top of her head was the swift ending to the discussion.

"Aww that's cute. I'm done now, so you want to jump in?" Naoto nodded slowly while absorbing Souji's words.

"Great, Souji-kun, thanks again for breakfast. I loved it." As she hopped off the stool and dragged Naoto off to the bathroom.

All Souji could do was laugh.

"Anytime."