"Get lost!"
Ino finally caught on, torn between annoyance and amusement. Without a second thought, she spread her arms and lunged at Genya, wrapping him in a tight hug.
"You came over first thing in the morning just to scare me! What made you decide to come see me?"
Genya found himself enveloped in her embrace, her soft body and faint floral scent pressing close.
He helplessly patted her back, his voice carrying unmistakable disdain.
"Hey, hey, Ino, could you put some clothes on first? There's nothing there. You're digging into my chest."
Only then did Ino belatedly realize that she was wearing nothing but thin pajamas, and her sudden movements had loosened her neckline a little.
She looked down, and her face instantly flushed scarlet.
"Ah!!!"
With a short scream, Ino released Genya as though she'd been shocked. She frantically grabbed her blanket and wrapped it around herself, then snatched up a pillow with her other hand and hurled it at him.
"You pervert! Get out! Hurry up and get out!"
Genya easily caught the flying pillow, wearing a grin that practically begged for a punch. Rather than retreating, he stepped closer and sat in the little chair beside Ino's bed.
"Oh, come on, I've already seen it. What's the point of covering up now? Besides, I didn't do it on purpose. You're the one who jumped on me."
"You're still talking about it!"
Wrapped in her blanket, Ino glared at him in embarrassed fury, her exposed face so red it seemed to be steaming.
"Tell me why you're here! If you don't have a reason, I'm calling someone!"
"Okay, okay, I'll stop teasing."
Knowing when to quit, Genya tossed the pillow back to her and rubbed his nose. His gaze drifted toward the window, and his tone suddenly