Early the next morning, Uchiha Ryo sat up from Bocchi's futon, but there was no sign of her beside him.
Last night, he had spent a long time persuading her before Bocchi finally agreed to sleep together. However... Uchiha Ryo still underestimated Bocchi's fear of strangers.
Perhaps, apart from family, Bocchi couldn't sleep peacefully with anyone else, even Uchiha Ryo.
So, Gotou Hitori, who couldn't sleep in the middle of the night, secretly crawled into her own closet. Perhaps only the enclosed space of the closet could make Bocchi feel at ease.
Uchiha Ryo understood Bocchi's choice, and at the same time, the task of treating Bocchi's social anxiety had to be put on the agenda.
Kind-hearted Uchiha Ryo's goal was simple: at least train her until she dared to share a bed with him!
Opening the closet, Uchiha Ryo looked at the girl's sleeping face. Bocchi in her pajamas finally revealed assets no less than Fujiwara Chika's.
By the way, why is every pink-haired girl bigger than the last? Those black-haired girls at Shuchiin are crying with envy, okay?
But since he had already passed the news to Bocchi, he had to prepare to invite others immediately.
After covering the sleeping Bocchi with a blanket, Uchiha Ryo went downstairs to greet Mother Gotou and then left the Gotou house.
First stop, of course, was his old home. It had been a long time since he went out with his "otouto" (little brother). For this beach trip, even if he didn't call Shirogane Miyuki, he had to call Takashi.
Anyway, with Nyanko-sensei and Enyun-chan, even if Takashi encountered any youkai at the beach, they could easily solve it when Uchiha Ryo wasn't convenient to intervene.
Eh, where did Enyun-chan go?
Uchiha Ryo suddenly realized that he hadn't seen his summon beast for several days. She seemed to be at the Yukinoshita house... forget it, pick her up later.
At the Natsume household, after learning about going to the beach in a couple of days, the Fujiwara couple also gently told the two to be careful when going out and to watch their luggage.
Although even children understood these principles, neither Uchiha Ryo nor Takashi felt that Aunt Fujiwara was nagging. This was just a way for parents to show concern for their children. Because they cared too much, they worried.
After agreeing with Takashi on the beach trip, Uchiha Ryo set off for the Chitanda house again.
However, the one who opened the door at the Chitanda house was the old butler he had met last time. He learned from the butler that Chitanda was currently in class. If there was anything, he could wait in the guest room for the young miss to finish class.
As expected of the Chitanda family, and as expected of the obedient Chitanda-ojousama. Bocchi gets a headache just hearing about studying and procrastinates on summer homework as much as possible, but Chitanda actively agrees to the family's tutoring arrangement.
Since Eru was in class, Uchiha Ryo wouldn't disturb her. He would just say it in their Classics Club LINE group. However, the specific time was set by Uchiha Ryo for three days later.
That is, the day after Bocchi's live performance. The people on this trip included the Shuchiin Student Council, the Classics Club, plus Bocchi, Hana, and the others.
Shirogane and Shinomiya would notify the Student Council side. He would mention it in the Classics Club group, and Hayasaka Ai would explain the specific details.
At the Yukinoshita house, Uchiha Ryo, who came here again, pushed the door open skillfully. At this time, only Mrs. Yukinoshita and Yukino were at home. As an adult, Haruno wasn't as free as Yukino; she should have gone to manage her bar.
As for Yukinoshita Yukino, seeing Uchiha Ryo's arrival, she also let out a sigh of relief. Being alone with her mother at home was really depressing. Two unsmiling women staying together, indeed, neither knew what to say.
"Auntie Yukinoshita, I'm here to pick up Yukino back to the apartment."
Uchiha Ryo didn't intend to stay this time. Upon meeting Mother Yukinoshita, he immediately stated his purpose.
Mother Yukinoshita didn't make things difficult for Yukino; she just nodded and signaled for the two to leave.
"Yukino, long time no see~"
Outside the manor, Uchiha Ryo made a move to hug her, but was pushed away by Yukino.
"What long time no see, it's only been two or three days...."
Uchiha Ryo: "Although it's only two or three days, I already miss the Yukino-flavored candy very much. Since it's not okay now, let me taste it after returning to the apartment~"
Yukino's expression changed. "About that.... let's go pick up Tsurumi Rumi first. I plan to pick her up in advance so she can get used to the matter of transferring to Shuchiin."
Returning to the apartment with you now, wouldn't that be a sheep entering a wolf's mouth! Yukino could still refuse Uchiha Ryo's hug just now, but once the two returned to the apartment.... Uchiha Ryo wouldn't stop so easily.
So! Picking up Rumi in advance was necessary. For her own physical safety, she must bring Rumi over to live!
Uchiha Ryo: "....Um, no need, right? I think picking her up before school starts is fine."
Yukino: "Hmph, didn't you just say in the group about going to the beach? I plan to bring Rumi along too."
Yukino brings Rumi, he brings Hana. If Bocchi brings Futari.... well, that's good too. The three of them can look after each other.
...
Time came to noon. Tsurumi Rumi, who was reading in her room, suddenly heard the doorbell downstairs.
Getting up and looking out the window, the figures of two people and a cat appeared in Rumi's eyes.
"It's Ryo-oniichan and Yukino-oneechan."
Rumi stood up, closed the book, and rushed downstairs taking three steps at a time.
"Welcome, please come in."
Rumi stood obediently at the entrance, her pale purple-black hair curled up. Her petite body stood there; although young, she didn't lack any proper etiquette.
Yukino would discuss the specific details and operations of the transfer with Mrs. Tsurumi, while Uchiha Ryo was pulled upstairs by Rumi.
"How are the preparations going? Before school starts is the Shuchiin entrance exam. I think with your level, middle school shouldn't be a problem, right?"
Tsurumi Rumi nodded, then took her "top student" notebook.
"No problem at all. Ryo-oniichan can test me. It's just first-year middle school knowledge, simple and easy."
Uchiha Ryo: "Is that so..."
Suddenly feeling that compared to Bocchi, Rumi was smarter.... The current Bocchi could only bully her second-grade sister in terms of studies.
Turning his head, Rumi at this time rested her chin on her right hand and played casually with a pencil with her left hand, looking bored.
"By the way, did you guys come here this time just to tell Mother about the transfer?"
Uchiha Ryo: "No, Yukino wants to take you to live at her place, but I think it's a bit too early. You can just move over before school starts."
Tsurumi Rumi: "Oh, then I'll go pack my things and go back with you today."
"...."
Uchiha Ryo coughed lightly. "You leaving just like that, is it okay with Auntie Tsurumi?"
Rumi's room door was pushed open, and Mrs. Tsurumi and Yukinoshita walked in with smiles.
"Ryo-kun, please don't worry. I am very confident in Rumi. Since she wants to go to Tokyo now, let her be."
Yukinoshita: "Mhm, I will take good care of Rumi."