So much talent in Omni-Anime! What's one more?

Unfortunately, while he was the only one of them who could book a room, getting a tiny room with a single bed would only make him look sleazy.

Besides, a big city like this wasn't short on hotels or rooms.

Not that he minded. Sharing a bed without being allowed to do anything more was nothing but torture for a young man—even if he wasn't an ordinary one.

He suggested getting two rooms, but Sakurajima Mai vetoed that. They compromised on a room with twin beds.

Using a restaurant flyer and the delivery number provided in the room, he ordered dinner for two.

After dinner,

"I never thought I'd end up accompanying you to buy underwear after all, Mai. My heart's all aflutter." Himemiya Chihaya held out the hand carrying the plastic bag and gave a little hum.

Sakurajima Mai teased him. "Yes, especially the way the clerk didn't look surprised at all. Makes you wonder, doesn't it?"

"...I feel emotionally wounded. You owe me compensation."

"Want some gum?" She took out the gum they had just bought.

"I'll have one."

"..."

Before bed,

They lay in their separate beds, looking at each other across the aisle.

Sakurajima Mai's large blue-violet eyes opened wide. "If you don't remember me tomorrow morning, I'm going to play a prank on you with Pocky."

Himemiya Chihaya's gaze paused. "So that's why you didn't eat the Pocky we bought. You were saving it for that..."

"Is that a problem?"

"A bet's a bet. Of course it isn't."

"..."

"Would you feel better if I stayed awake?"

"No... I'd be lying if I said I wouldn't, but you should sleep."

"Then I'm going to sleep." He obediently closed his eyes without even turning away.

"..." In the dim yellow light, she stared straight at his