The problem is that if I relax, I'm likely to fall asleep... yeah, as long as I don't get distracted. As long as I keep my focus, I'm good to go!　Yeah?　Maybe I'm getting a little high.

　Well, that's how I've been working on it, but.......the world is not that easy.
　I had been trying to get through this difficult situation with my spirit and guts, but here I was sitting upright on the floor of my room, where I was used to living, feeling more fear than ever before.

"...Kite, you know why I'm mad at you. Do you have any idea why I'm so angry?
I'm sorry.
'You're not sorry, are you?　I'm asking you if you know why I'm angry?
Hi.....

　In front of me is currently Shura ... and also Black, who is angrier than ever.
　He crosses his arms and speaks to me in a calm voice as if to tell me off, but his eyes are completely seated. To put it bluntly, I'm scared out of my wits.
　It all started when Kuro, who came to supervise the magic formula again today, found out about my current situation.

　I thought I was doing a good job of deceiving her, but I couldn't fool her, and after being questioned, I confessed that I had been up all night, this is what happened.
　Yes, I completely had it coming, but this situation is really too scary. Black mist is pouring out of Black's body, and I can sense that he is seriously angry.

''.........that's because I was up all night.......''
Yeah. I know. You were up all night for three days without telling me, weren't you?
... haha, haha, yes!

　I'm so terrified that I return the words respectfully, and Black smiles just at the mouth while turning his eyes, which aren't smiling at all...super scary.

'I told you, didn't I?　I told you that you shouldn't push yourself....didn't I?
'Yes, yes. I said...
'You said you understood that, didn't you, Kite?　I said I'd sleep properly... didn't I?
I did.
Should I force him to sleep?
Huh?

　Seeing me lying on my face with my body shaking and sweating like a waterfall, Black is silent for a while.
　Wrapped in a tension like a needle, waiting for Kuro's words like a prisoner waiting for a death sentence.......Kuro let out a big sigh.

''.........Huh, oh, really, Kite-kun.......''
Black?
'I thought you said you could make it at this pace.　So why would I be so reckless...
Well, it's just that...

　Instead of the voice that sent chills down my spine from earlier, Black tells me in a stunned tone of voice.
　


Yes.
'You're going to explain this to me, aren't you?　Why did I do this recklessly...
Uh-huh.

　If possible, I wanted to make it sound like a surprise, but I couldn't not say something.
　In fact, I've given you so much to worry about that you're really angry at me, and it's been a while since I've had a bad habit of concentrating on something that makes me lose sight of my surroundings.
　I'll reflect on that and use it for the future, but first, let's explain the situation properly to Kuro.

You can also have a look at a few of the other things you can do to help you with your work.
Huh?
'I was changing all the songs and designs, so I'm running out of time... and I didn't want to put it off, so I figured I could cut back on my sleep then... I'm really sorry...'
"...for me?　A gift?　The music box?
''Umm, yeah.......Black and Isis-san and the others have been really helpful to me, and I wanted to take this opportunity to properly thank them.......''
....

　When I told him honestly why, and looked at Kuro's face again fearfully.......Kuro had a complex expression of mixed anger and joy on his face.
　He almost opened his mouth a few times, looked troubled and silent as if he couldn't express himself well, and then tried to open his mouth again.

''It's not fair........that's not fair.......I can't get angry anymore.... ...
...Black?
'Oh my god!'
Huh?

　With a voice that feels somewhat desperate, my hand is pulled and I am forced to lie down on Kuro's lap.

'I'm happy for you, Kaito-kun, but it would be a disaster if it caused you to force yourself to fall over!
Ugh ... as you say.
"...but well...I'm sure they're going to do their best anyway, so...haha, I can't help it. .....
'What?　What is this?

　Black looks dumbfounded, but still with a gentle smile on his face, and holds out his hand to me, who is on his lap.
　The light from Black's hand overflows, and as it touches my head, my head starts to clear and I start to feel less sleepy.

You can't cure mental fatigue with the fruit of the world tree, but I can use that kind of mental interference magic as well.
Oh, no, there's no such magic...
''Well, Kite, you have White's blessing and he'll probably nullify any mental interference magic, and I'm the only one who can cast it, right?

　
　It's a good thing that you're able to feel your exhaustion heal along with the touch of a hand on your forehead, it's so comfortable.

I'm not going to be able to get a good idea of what I'm talking about.
"...what?　Okay?
Because if you're not careful, he's going to do something crazy and I'll be more careful with him.
Ugh.

　There is no way to argue with that. You are absolutely right.
　I'll probably try to make it in time for some reason..............................Yeah, Black seems to see that one coming.

But this is just a stopgap measure, you know?　You can't heal yourself completely but you have to promise me that after Lilia's birthday, you'll have at least three days of rest and relaxation. ...do you understand?
...Yeah. Okay.
Yeah. Good.

　I nod, and Kuro smiles at me like a flower blooming.
　Seeing that beautiful and adorable smile, I feel Kuro's kindness, and my heart is filled with a warm happiness.
　As it is, Kuro gently strokes my head and opens her mouth with a smile on her face.

'.........Hey, Kite. Is there anything else you want me to do?　Anything you say....
'Well...'

　Her smile was like that of a holy mother, and just looking at her made me feel happy... but at the same time, I was also thirsty for certain emotions.
　

'.........Can I kiss you?'
Yes.

　When Black hears my request, he quickly nods and moves his face closer to mine as he slowly rolls over to face me.
　We're so close that our breaths are on each other's faces, and my eyes are clearly reflected in her beautiful golden eyes.

'....Black.
Mr. Kite.

　As if to confirm something, we called each other's names once the distance between Black and I was zero.

　Dear Mom, Dad - it's an old bad habit of mine to become too much in line when I'm focused. In the end, I caused Black to worry, and I should be sorry for that. But it's shameful, but when I look at Kuro, who sincerely worries about me like this, I have to be sorry for what I did, and yet - my happy feelings only grew.