"Then shall we go back to the real world now?"
Tsubame-senpai said softly.
Who knew Amamiya Natsuki would suddenly shake his head and say:
"Not yet."
"Huh?"
Amamiya Natsuki interlaced his fingers and said earnestly:
"This is the first home you and I shared, senpai. It's full of memories. Once we leave, we'll never be able to come back. You'd definitely regret it, right?"
"That kind of makes sense... except it doesn't!"
Tsubame-senpai couldn't help calling out in protest:
"This neighborhood is full of vengeful spirits and monsters. I wouldn't regret never coming back, not even a little."
"Fine, I'll come clean. No more pretending." Amamiya Natsuki raised his hands. "Once we return to reality, school will start again, and the bureau has tons of work waiting. It'll definitely be super busy... I want to spend one more day with you, senpai. Otherwise, who knows when we'll get to be alone together again?"
Tsubame-senpai's pretty face flushed faintly. She shot him an exasperated look and said softly:
"Your being so busy is the problem, junior. If you want to hang out, you can come see me anytime, can't you?"
Amamiya Natsuki let out a long sigh and said wistfully:
"Once we're back in the real world, you'll be the rhythmic gymnastics club's captain, an unattainable beauty, Little Aoi's mom, and Ryuzaki Mom's guiding light... In short, you won't be my senpai alone anymore."
Tsubame-senpai lifted a hand to tuck the hair behind her ear, revealing a pale, jade-like earlobe. It was a simple gesture, but it clearly showcased the girl's beauty. She shot him a look and said sweetly:
"I'm me. I was never your possession, junior."
Amamiya Natsuki raised his right hand and said solemnly:
"I'm willing to be your possession, senpai."
"Pfft~"
Tsubame-senpai gave a light scoff and