Nami stiffened, but she did not pull away.
"Was the Military Police Force busy today?"
"N-not really..."
"Are you tired?"
"No..."
Genya smiled.
"No? Then how about keeping me company for a chat later?"
Nami lifted her head and gave him a reproachful look.
"You always call it chatting..."
Genya raised an eyebrow.
"What else would you call it?"
Nami blushed even harder and turned her head away.
Looking at her scarlet ears, Genya suddenly leaned in and kissed one.
Nami shivered.
"You..."
Genya had already sat back with a smile and taken a sip from his teacup.
"Good tea."
Nami glared at him, but there was no anger in her eyes, only embarrassment.
After a while, she could not help smiling too.
"Shameless."
Genya shrugged.
"Right back at you."
Moonlight spilled in through the window.
Inside, the two leaned against each other, chatting on and off.
They talked about the Military Police Force, the Girl Group's rehearsals, and the funny things Hashirama had done that day.
Nami listened, breaking into laughter now and then.
"Is Lord First really that funny?"
"Funny?"
Genya's mouth twitched.
"You didn't see him competing with Guy. They nearly demolished the entire training ground."
Nami imagined the scene and laughed even harder.
Time slipped quietly by.
After a while, Nami yawned.
Genya checked the time.
"Sleepy?"
"Mm... a little..."
"Then get some sleep."
Nami paused.
"You..."
Genya stood up.
"I'm heading over to Chinatsu's."
Nami opened her mouth to say something, then swallowed the words.
Genya looked at her, bent down, and gently kissed her forehead.
"Good night."
Nami blushed.
"G-good night..."
Genya reached the door, then suddenly looked back.
"Oh, I'm coming over for dinner tomorrow night. Tell your mom she doesn't need to go out."
Nami blinked.
"Then..."
"There are plenty of rooms