Wait, a chance to go out?
Ichiko suddenly remembered that she wasn't completely without a chance to leave.
The continuous high pressure and the inability to regain her strength had almost made Ichiko forget something Haruko had said before.
Like her.
Then she could go out!
Although the yandere Haruko was a bit scary, that was only at the beginning. In the following days, when Ichiko had to accept the situation and start obeying Haruko.
She found that she occasionally had normal moments.
So, could she follow the previous idea and pretend to like her?
As for what happens after she gets out, she could think about that later.
Thinking this, Ichiko's mind cleared.
Seeing Haruko looking completely normal at this moment, her heart settled.
Yes, as long as she didn't provoke her.
Ichiko extended a hand and cautiously asked, "Haruko, can I touch your head?"
"Want to touch my head?!" Haruko's tone was surprised. She pulled Ichiko's hand and walked towards the bed, "Ichiko, come over here."
"Yes, you sit on the edge of the bed."
Haruko directed Ichiko, "Then Ichiko, open your arms."
"Like this?"
Ichiko somewhat flustered, opened her arms towards Haruko.
"Then... here I come!"
Haruko took a step back and leaped into her open arms.
Softness embraced her. Being bumped like this didn't hurt at all; instead, Ichiko felt very comfortable.
But thinking of Haruko's yandere state, a hint of fear still surfaced in her heart.
However, it was quickly dispelled by Haruko.
"Okay, Ichiko, you can touch my head for as long as you want."
Ichiko also came to her senses and reached out to stroke her beautiful hair.
Her tea-colored hair fell to her waist, spread out, thick and incredibly smooth. It felt like silk to the touch, making Ichiko reluctant to let go.
Feeling the warmth and softness in her embrace, Ichiko couldn't help but feel emotional.
It seemed that since their quarrel during the summer vacation after graduating high school, she hadn't properly hugged her for 4 months until now.
This feeling was as comfortable and reassuring as always.
Haruko buried her face in her embrace, her voice full of longing, "Ichiko's embrace is so comfortable, so warm, I like it so much~"
After being locked in the room for so many days, Ichiko showed a natural smile for the first time, "You always used to say that."
"But isn't it different from before?"
Haruko chuckled, "It's become softer and more comfortable~"
The small movement made Ichiko's face blush, "Okay, that's just your imagination, Haruko, stop messing around."
"Are you shy?"
"We're both girls, what's there to be shy about!"
Ichiko rubbed the little head in her palm vigorously, but stopped after a moment.
Her body remained still.
Right, we're both girls, why should I be shy?
It was clearly like this before, too.
Haruko's constant "I like you" confessions had finally caused her to have feelings different from those for a regular friend.
And once such emotions erupted, they would be unstoppable.
Speaking of which, Haruko's hair is better than before.
It smells good too.
Her whole body is soft.
This touch is like that of a child who hasn't been exposed to wind and rain.
Her embrace, her smile, can heal the heart.
Just as she was enjoying the moment, Haruko moved her head and emerged from her embrace.
She gently closed her eyes and tilted her head slightly, "Ichiko, give me a bite on the lips~"
Although she had tried various things these past few days because of different circumstances, this was the first time at such close range, with such a direct feeling.
This is actually... wrong, isn't it?
A voice in Ichiko's heart told her that Haruko was someone they relied on each other, who grew up together, and that her feelings were twisted and pathological.
You can't do this!
Don't do this!
But... if I don't do this, if I don't obey her, I won't be able to get out, right?
If I don't even dare to do this, then how can I pretend to like her?
Yes, I'm just pretending to like her.
Anyway... I'm gradually getting used to it.
Whether it was active or evasive, this time without the pressure of Haruko's yandere state, Ichiko still chose to obey.
The struggle in her heart gradually increased.
And soon turned into enjoyment.
This was the only... liking she had felt these past few days.
"Ichiko, can I stroke your head?"
After both of them finished enjoying the moment, Haruko stood on the bed again, looking at Ichiko eagerly.
Ichiko was now certain that the current Haruko was the normal and cute Haruko.
So she was also very relaxed and smiled, nodding, "My hair might not be as great as yours."
"Who says? I like everything about Ichiko."
Haruko extended her small hand and placed it on Ichiko's head, looking satisfied, "Speaking of which, I've never stroked Ichiko like this before. It feels like treating a little pet, it makes me feel at ease."
As she spoke, Haruko seemed to feel she had said something wrong and immediately explained with a blush, "Ah, I'm not saying I want to treat Ichiko as a pet, it's just that... how should I put it, because I like you, so..."
"In this limited life, I want to try all positions, all identities with you."
"Of course, that also includes the identities of master and pet~"
"Hehehe~~"
Haruko brought her little face close to Ichiko and asked curiously, "What kind of pet does Ichiko like?"
"A kitty?"
"A puppy?"
"Or..." A small hand extended, pointing an index finger at her own cheek, her face full of anticipation, "Do~ you~ like~ me~?"
Her cuteness was within reach.
At the same time, these words came from her heart.
The current Haruko was undoubtedly in a normal state, but her yandere tendencies seemed to have integrated into her normal state.
Her alluring voice was like a little succubus. As long as you nodded in agreement, you could gain a cute little pet.
Ichiko pursed her lips and slowly asked, "If I say I like Haruko, will Haruko really listen to me?"
"Of course!" Haruko nodded foolishly, "As a pet, I definitely have to listen to Ichiko, Master~~~"
The alluring loli voice was sweet and syrupy, with a long trailing end.
Anyone else might have already succumbed at this moment.
Ichiko swallowed and looked away, "I... I still like cats."
"Is that so?" Haruko tilted her head and leaned closer to her, making cat claw gestures with her two small hands, "Meow~ Meow~~"
So... so cute.
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