Day broke the next morning.
"Mmm~"
Luo Mang stretched and sat up beneath the covers, which were steeped in the scent of oranges.
"Haah~"
He raised a hand to stifle a yawn, then instinctively reached beside him and caught hold of something soft.
He gave it a gentle squeeze.
But don't get the wrong idea.
It was only Sakura Haruno's arm.
Still, it startled Luo Mang enough that he hurriedly looked down. Only after confirming it was her arm did he sigh in relief.
He lifted his gaze slightly and saw that Sakura Haruno was still asleep. She really must have exhausted herself last night, copying things out for so long.
Her breathing was steady, her body slowly rising and falling with each breath. She lay on her side facing him, giving him a clear view of her face.
She was already pretty, and being so quiet in her sleep only added to her charm.
Luo Mang looked away and quietly slipped out from under the covers.
It was his first time doing this, so his movements looked a little furtive. Anyone who didn't know better might have thought he had done something bad and was sneaking away to dodge responsibility.
But that wasn't the case. After changing his clothes, he turned to look at Sakura Haruno. She hadn't changed position, her delicate figure still beneath the covers. Her breathing remained steady, with no sign of waking.
"Looks like I'll have to ask for some time off for her."
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He closed the door. To keep anyone from wandering in by mistake, Luo Mang even hung up a sign.
(Someone resting. Do not disturb.)
With that, he left. Just as he reached the living room, Naruto's boisterous voice greeted him.
"Hey, Brother Mang! Morning!"
He turned and saw Naruto standing