After my walk with Mr. Zeke, I came back to Ray and Fia's house.
　I was feeling a little damp myself, but that was resolved after my walk with Zeke, and I thought all I had to do was get a good night's sleep and get ready for tomorrow, but at that moment, a troubling situation arose.

'Mr. Kite!　How many times do I have to tell you to understand that!
That's my line!
"...You are a stubborn man....
I'll take that back exactly as it was written.

　.........Currently, Zeke and I are having an argument for the first time since we met.
　However, it's not that we're saying bad things about each other or that we're dissatisfied. It's simply that our non-negotiable opinions clashed with each other.

''So........so I'll sleep on the floor!　Mr. Zeke, please stay in bed!
No!　Mr. Kite is a customer!　I'll sleep on the floor!
'That being said, I wouldn't let a woman sleep on the floor either!　I won't give this one away!

　Yes, me and Mr. Zeke are arguing about the one and only bed.
　Although it is possible to sleep two people if you want to sleep in a double size, even Zeke doesn't want to sleep on the futon with me as a man, and I originally planned to sleep on the floor, so I told him so, but Zeke-san can't let me, a guest, sleep on the floor either. I've been insisting on this.
　And now they are arguing over each other's beds.

'I'm fitter than you. I used to sleep out in the field a lot, so I'm fine on the floor.
'In the world I was in, it was common to sleep on the floor with a futon on the floor. I'm fine on the floor myself.
....
....

　Lilia-san once described me and Zeke-san as being similar to each other, and that might actually be true.

''Anyway, I have pride in being a man too!　I can't let a woman sleep on the floor!
'You don't have to treat me like a woman!　There's nothing s*xy or feminine about it!
Not true!　Zeke is a terrific, charming, wonderful woman!
'Heh?　Oh, oh, thank you....
'What?　Oh, no....

　I said something outrageous on reflex!
　Hearing my words as I told him to shout at him, Zeke's face turns red and he looks down. I can't continue to speak anymore either.

　As it is, we are unable to speak to each other, and seeing Mr. Siegfried looking down and squirming, I become embarrassed and look away.
　But the conversation doesn't go on like this, so after a moment of silence, I slowly open my mouth.

''........But, but.......if we don't give in to each other at this point, we'll have no choice but to sleep in the same bed, right?''
I'm not... I don't... I don't... I don't mind.
Huh?

　If we both can't allow the other to sleep on the floor, then we'll have to sleep together in the same bed........and to my surprise, Zeke said he was fine with that.
　I know he's looking out for me, but........

I mean, are you sure you're gonna be okay?
''Yes ... or, Kite, you still don't want to be in bed with a big girl like me, do you?''
It's not like that at all.......Also, Zeke-san is a really nice lady. I think she's very attractive, including her height and all that.
''~~!

　Zeke-san is the same height as me...maybe a little taller than me, and he seems to be quite concerned about that.
　I've been asked a few times before if I wasn't intimidated by him, including his face.

　It is true that Zeke's height is high, and his face is also extremely beautiful, and at first glance he gives a cool impression.
　However, when you actually talk to her, she is very gentle, and combined with her slender and beautiful proportions, her tall stature is only one of her charms.


Uh, I'm sorry.

　The fact is that Zeke couldn't speak before, so even now I can understand what he wants to say even if he doesn't say much, and in fact the opposite is true, so Zeke seems to know what I'm thinking to some extent.
　I'm sure he could tell that I found Zeke-san attractive, so he turned his head down to his long ears and even turned red.









　........It's quiet. Awfully, awfully quiet.
　The ticking of the clock sounded awfully loud, and my eyelids were currently closed as I was enveloped in a crystal-clear silence in the darkness of night.

　My body was reasonably tired. We had a long trip on the flying dragon flight, a lot of things have happened since we got there, and I took a walk earlier... but I don't feel like I can sleep at all.
　I'm lying on my side on the edge of the bed, and behind me is Zeke, who is lying down facing the opposite direction.

''.........Kaito-san......are you awake?''
Yes.

　As I'm enjoying the sensation of time passing without feeling like I can sleep at all, I hear a small voice from behind me.

''........A little bit, don't you think you're wasting space?''
I was just thinking the same thing.

　Currently, me and Zeke are lying back to back, as far away from each other as possible.
　However, although it's bigger than a normal bed, it's not as big as a king size bed. When they are laying some distance away from each other, they can't help but be at the edge of the bed.
　There may be a personality about this, but anyway, the space in the middle is quite empty.

''Shall we.........squeeze a little more?''
Yes.

　I'd been thinking about that, but I couldn't say it, as it would be rude to get too close to him carelessly, but thanks to Zeke's opening up to me, I was able to agree to it, even though I was nervous.
　I wriggled my body to avoid looking back and moved slightly around the bed toward the center.

　I could hear a sound like the rubbing of clothes from the other side, and it seems that Zeke-san is moving as well...

?

　However, there is no reason to be able to make fine adjustments by moving with only your senses without looking back, and I can feel Sieg's back and mine touching, and I react with a jolt almost simultaneously.
　It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what's going on in your life.

　I could hear my heart beating loudly, and in the midst of the boiling tension, I opened my mouth to somehow distract myself, and then...........Zeke-san spoke to me before that.

''........Kite, can I ask you something strange?''
"...weird?　Yeah, yeah, I don't mind, but?

　I hear Mr. Zeke's words in a slightly upbeat voice asking, and I nod my head and reply that I don't mind.
　Then Mr. Zeke is silent for a moment, and slowly opens his mouth.

''.........today I was talking with my dad.......about, you know, how my underwear is.......''
Huh?　Oh, no, that was just a joke from Mr. Ray!
'Huh, I know. No, I know I'm probably going to go off the rails about that, but...
Yeah?

　I didn't do anything to Zeke who suddenly started to say something outrageous, but I was very upset and replied with words of defense.
　After laughing at my reaction, which could be described as excessive, Zeke continued to say more outrageous things.

''I don't really understand.......for example.......do you think Kite-san would like to see me in.......my underwear or something?''
'What?　Jeez, Mr. Zeke!　Okay, okay, what the hell are you doing?
'No, I simply wondered how you feel when you see a woman with small breasts and no s*x appeal like me... you see, men have big breasts. I hear you like women and...
....

　Huh?　What is this question?　Do I have to respond to this?　I'm so embarrassed about this, but....
　Ummm, hmmm. Maybe, but based on what he usually says and does, Zeke, I think he's not sure of himself as a woman.　So, being a man, he wants to hear my opinion..............................so you should answer properly here.

''..........To each his own, isn't it?　Of course, there are a certain number of people who like women with large breasts, but for me personally, I think they are attractive enough without being large.
"...for example, what would I do?　Do you get excited when you see me like that, Kite, or do you get... well, you know, excited?
As I've said many times before, Zeke is a very attractive woman and to be honest, I'm still very nervous. I do.
...Are you sure?

　My face was burning hot, but I told him my thoughts without lying.
　Then Mr. Zeke threw a bit of confirmation in his voice, sounding a bit anxious.

'Yes. I think Mr. Zeke should have more confidence in himself.'
''Well I don't want to be the only one to tell you about my low self-esteem, Kite, but...''
Ugh!

　It is a very strong counter. I can't even give a groan.
　I don't think I have much confidence in myself either. I guess I'm a petulant person at heart, but when I'm evaluated highly, I cringe at the thought that I'm not worthy of my stature.

But thank you very much. I'm feeling a little more confident.
Well that's good to hear.
...Oh, but please don't steal my underwear.
I won't steal it!

　I'll strongly disagree with the words that were told in a mocking tone.
　I mean, even though it was a joke, to be nailed like this.......what kind of person do you think I am in Zeke-san's mind......

'I think you're the nicest man I've ever met, sir.
Huh?　Oh, uh, oh, thank you.

　The words that were told as if they could see through my heart, I felt the fever that should have calmed down a bit returned at once.......yes, I don't think I'll be able to sleep today after all.

　Dear Mom, Dad - Zeke is a wonderful, mature woman who is kind, family-oriented and extremely reliable. But she's not perfect in every way, she's insecure, unsure of herself, and full of human qualities. And I think she's a wonderful woman.