Chapter 44: First Time Together
Kenji’s pupils shook violently. Just as he was about to look up, Yuka gently pinched his chin, forcing him to look away.
To the onlookers, the guy clung closely to the girl, his partially visible face flushed unnaturally, while the girl, with a dominant posture, touched his face and chin, preventing him from escaping.
The guys in the bar chuckled knowingly, guessing the two might have an "enjoyable" night. Some who wanted to join them, but they were deterred by Yuka’s possessive gaze and looked away.
Yuka let go of Kenji, pulled him up, and walked deeper into the bar, her arm around his shoulder.
The waiter at the door, understanding the situation, handed Yuka a key, "Room 302 upstairs."
Yuka took the key, leading Kenji step by step upstairs. She opened the door to room 302 and settled the weakened Kenji on the bed.
Kenji had endured the first phase of his illness, getting a moment to breathe. He lay on the bed, his sweatshirt collar loose, sweat trickling down to his collarbone with each breath.
Yuka closed the door, returned to Kenji’s gaze, and immediately reverted to her gentle persona, smiling softly at Kenji, "Sir, I apologize for the urgency earlier."
She complained softly while rubbing her shoulders, "Gosh, you’re huge, aren’t you? I almost fell while carrying you."
"Thanks for your help," Kenji said awkwardly, touching his forehead and then looking directly at Yuka. "But I don’t think a person with S-tier physical strength would struggle to carry me."
Yuka looked up sharply. The flickering lights from the bar only reached the bedside, leaving Yuka in shadow a few steps from the bed.