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"That's not good," Renz said after some thought. "She's still your mom's secretary, after all."
Stop your dangerous pronouncements! So you really did consider letting me sleep on the floor!
Akemi Tenzaki felt the tea she was holding was scalding hot, and the strangest thing was... how could these two say such things so nonchalantly? So young, yet so frank that they were willing to sleep on the same bed. This is crossing the line. No wonder the boss asked her to keep an eye on them; if she didn't supervise, someone was bound to die tonight.
"I'm quite sturdy; I'll just sleep on the floor," Renz said politely, without waiting for Akemi Tenzaki's wild thoughts to take over her mind.
A knock on the door. The hotel staff had brought the requested extra set of bedding, along with a blanket to spread on the floor. Since other chefs also brought friends and family, and there wasn't enough room, sleeping on the floor had become quite normal.
The problem still lay with the program team, insisting on choosing such a remote location for filming where available accommodations were scarce. Renz took the blanket and spread it on the bedroom floor. There were exactly two pillows on the bed, so he would probably have to sleep without one.
"It's getting late; let's get some rest," Renz checked the time on his phone. Originally, after Erina and he had showered, it would have been bedtime. But then Mana Nakiri arrived, delaying bedtime and bringing in a huge third wheel.
However, on second thought, this was actually quite good; at least he wouldn't have to face the Old Man's Dragon Slaying Blade.
If the Old Man knew he and Erina were alone in a room, even if nothing happened, he'd probably charter a private helicopter and parachute straight to the program's location to show Renz what a true iron-blooded man was like. With a third wheel providing cover, self-preservation should be fine.
Akemi Tenzaki was startled; it seemed things weren't as exaggerated as she had imagined. Aside from their "excessive" remarks, everything else was within standard limits.
"Goodnight, Erina," Renz lay down on the floor futon, wrapped in his blanket. Already a bit sleepy, he felt tired as soon as he touched the covers. Erina, at the head of the bed, reached out and pinched Renz's face.
"What are you doing?" Renz had just closed his eyes when Erina "punished" him, saying somewhat angrily.
"Get up," Erina waved her hand, but after assessing the distance between them, it still wasn't quite enough. She added, "I want some water, but I can't reach it. Get me the bottled water from the table."
"Oh," Renz half-sat up and brought the bottled water from the table.
"This is a goodnight kiss," Erina lightly pecked Renz's forehead.
"You're unbelievable," Renz rubbed the spot where she had kissed him. Just for water, she had to kiss his forehead. Erina only took a small sip of the water before putting it down.
Akemi Tenzaki retracted her previous thoughts. These two had a serious problem! Although Akemi Tenzaki was an "old woman" in her thirties, she could still clearly see certain things.
Was the boss's daughter really asking for water? It was probably a ruse; she wanted to kiss him. Damn it, how did I mysteriously end up being force-fed dog food? She'd bear it for now and silently take note.
Akemi Tenzaki silently took off her clothes, then said to Erina, "Excuse me for intruding." She lay on the bed, placing her black-rimmed glasses on the bedside table. She'd take a look before sleeping; what happened after she fell asleep was none of her business.
As long as the two of them didn't go too far, Akemi Tenzaki actually didn't want to interfere. If she did, she'd please neither side. Moreover, her presence here was meant to be a deterrent; with her as a third wheel, even the boldest people wouldn't dare to get too wild.
Night deepened. Renz gradually drifted into dreamland. He was already very tired and had no energy. Once he lay down and fell asleep, he entered "dead fish" mode, sleeping soundly and unconsciously. The two people on the bed. Akemi Tenzaki yawned.
She was a bit sensitive to beds; she always had trouble sleeping on a bed that wasn't her own, especially with someone else sleeping next to her. Even though it was a woman, she was used to sleeping alone and found it hard to adapt. Erina wasn't asleep either. Because she simply didn't want to sleep on the bed. Especially with a stranger.
In school, there was no choice; Erina was under her grandfather's strict military-style discipline, preventing her from "misbehaving." Her plan to live with Renz was directly cut short, and because of Mashiro Shiina, she had to ask Renz for help with care.
After finally passing her grandfather's test, agreeing to date, and officially entering a "relationship" with Renz, she had finally found an opportunity to be alone and live together during this program. But then her own mother had single-handedly stopped it. Not only did she stop it, but she also sent someone over to be a third wheel. This was infuriating. She turned her head.
She saw Renz, looking like a dead man, with a "silly" expression. Erina felt a surge of anger in her heart. Couldn't he just kick the secretary off the bed and crawl onto the bed himself? What a clumsy pig! Of course, these were Erina's thoughts driven by "rage," and they remained just thoughts. In terms of moral character, Erina was quite graceful.
She secretly glanced at Akemi Tenzaki. Is this secretary asleep yet? Should I make her some sleep-inducing food tomorrow to make her sleep soundly? Listening to the breathing of the person beside her, Erina boldly predicted that the other person was not asleep. People who were truly asleep usually had very regular breathing. It was almost 1 AM, and she still wasn't asleep? Are you a night owl? Can't sleep even with your eyes closed without looking at your phone?
Time flowed by, minute by minute. Renz, in his sleep, turned over. He was still sleeping soundly. When a person is extremely tired and falls asleep, it's very difficult to wake them up. This time, Erina listened to the breathing of the person next to her again. She breathed a long sigh of relief. Thank goodness, she's finally asleep.
Erina quietly lifted the covers, tiptoed out of bed, and slipped into Renz's futon. The warmth of the futon calmed Erina. She extended her slender fingers and gently touched Renz's lower back. Renz was in a deep sleep, but he felt something touch his back. In his unconscious state, he still felt it. Feeling a little uncomfortable, he immediately rolled over. Looking at Renz, now facing her after turning over, Erina quietly observed him in the darkness.
Renz, at this age, looked so childlike when he slept. Eh eh eh. What's going on?! Erina's face flushed slightly. One of Renz's arms was draped over her, and his other leg had also crossed over.
Renz, still in his sleep, frowned. He seemed to have touched something, but he couldn't open his eyes or wake up. However, he instinctively felt that this was something he could hug. Renz reached out and pulled her closer.
With such a hug, Erina's entire body felt hot, a thin layer of sweat appearing on her forehead. She felt a mix of nervousness and subtle excitement, her face unknowingly turning crimson. Is he... so restless when he sleeps? Why didn't I ever notice this before? Looking at the face that suddenly pressed close to hers, Erina felt herself gasping for breath.
Renz, in his sleep, rubbed his face against her, and then all his movements seemed to hit a program, stopping completely. He remained in that single-armed embrace, not moving again.
At this moment, Erina's fair, beautiful face had turned into a ripe apple, even the tips of her ears tinged with crimson. Under Renz's single-armed embrace, she gently pressed against his chest, listening to his strong and surging heartbeat.
Before Erina could catch her breath, on the bed, Akemi Tenzaki, who had just fallen asleep, rubbed her eyes. She stretched, half-asleep and hazy, and slowly walked towards the bathroom.
This movement made Erina's heart almost leap out of her chest. However, Akemi Tenzaki soon walked back from the bathroom and lay down on the bed again. All was quiet. Erina let out a long sigh of relief. She would crawl back to bed soon. As she thought about it, a wave of drowsiness washed over her. She... also fell asleep.
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