Akane raised an eyebrow. "And yet here you are, refusing to leave his side and volunteering to watch over him all night."
"That's completely different!" Tachibana protested instantly, her blush deepening. "I owe him a life debt, that's all! Once he wakes up and I confirm he's alright, I'll… I'll properly settle this ridiculous marriage promise he made. Nothing more!"
Akane chuckled lightly. "Of course. But Tachibana… try not to kick him the moment he opens his eyes, alright? Give him a real chance. For my sake… and maybe for your own too."
Tachibana grumbled under her breath but eventually gave a small, reluctant nod. "Fine… I'll try to control myself. But if he says anything perverted or acts arrogantly, I won't hold back."
She then pulled a small wooden stool closer to the bed and sat down properly, keeping a quiet but attentive watch over me.
