Chapter 11: IF Route Extra: Enough is Enough/Without You End

IF Route Extra

Enough is Enough/Without You

We were then taken to the Executive Branch facility.

Inside the clean, white building, I was led to an interrogation room.

"So, please tell me the details of the incident."

A man from the executive team asked in a gentle tone.

I told him about our kidnapping and our escape.

Of course, I kept the discussion of supernatural powers to a minimum. I didn't mention anything about my area domination type control or anything like that.

There's no need to go into that much detail. It would be a bit of a hassle if it was discovered...

"I see... Matsuno-san's supernatural powers were the target."

"Yes. Hibari-chan is someone with the ability to interfere with mental information..."

"I understand. It's an extremely rare ability."

The enforcer continued, writing something down on the document.

"Matsuno-san will be under the protection of the executive branch."　

"Protection……?"

"Yes. There is a possibility that criminal organizations are still active, so we will wait until we can confirm that it is safe."　

"Is that so……"

Hibari-chan is probably being questioned in another room.

I'm sure he's scared...

"And Sannomiya-san, too."

"Yes?"

"Please stay home from school for a while. Please stay at home until it is safe to do so."

"……got it"

Can't be helped, I guess.　

I had finally made some friends and thought I was enjoying my school life.

But safety comes first.

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After the questioning was over, I waited in the hallway.

Then the door opened and Lena came out.

"Nina, over here."

"Yeah."

Lena takes my hand and we enter another room.

It looks like an office. There's a plate with Lena's name on the door.

"Sit down."

Lena points to the sofa.

I sat quietly.

Lena sat down next to me and sighed deeply.

"Nina."

"Y-Yes!"

"Do you know how worried I was?"

Lena's voice was trembling.

"Sorry……"

"It was good that you had the GPS, but what if I hadn't made it in time?"

"Sorry……"

"What if Nina had been hurt... or killed..."

Lena's voice choked up.

"....sniff."

Lena is crying.

"Lena..."

"It was scary... really scary...

Losing Nina is what I'm most afraid of..."

I hugged Lena.

As always, I gently stroked his head and back.

"I'm sorry, Lena. I worried you."

"Nina... did nothing wrong..."　

"But I've made you worry."　

"..."

Lena continued to cry on my chest.

I don't know how much time passed, but I held her until she calmed down.

"...Thank you, Nina."　

Lena looks up. Her eyes are red.

"Are you okay now?"

"Yeah... sorry, I got distracted."　

"No, it's fine."

I put my hand on Lena's cheek.

I'll wipe away her tears.

"I'm glad you're safe."

Lena hugged me tightly once again.　

"Never again..."　

"Yeah……"

Lena's arms are warm.　

But somehow, I feel like I'm being hugged tighter than usual...　

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"So, starting today, I'll be working from home for a while."　

"Really?"　

"Yeah. We'll always be together."

Two days into my stay-at-home life, Lena declared this after returning home just before noon.

"But, your job is..."　

"It's okay, I can do it at home. Besides, I can't leave Nina alone right now."

"Lena..."

It's overprotective, but I'm happy.

"Then I'll make lunch!"

"Thank you."

I stand in the kitchen and start cooking.

Lena was already working in the living room with her laptop open.

But sometimes she goes like this;

When I use a knife, she calls out to me, "Don't get hurt."

When I light the pot on the stove, she worries, "Don't get burned."

"Lena, it's okay. I do it all the time."

"I know, but... I'm worried."

I can understand how you feel, but isn't that a bit overprotective?

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"Nina-chan!"　

Hibari-chan is waving from the other side of the smartphone screen.

"Hibari-chan, how are you?"

"I'm fine, the executives are very kind to me."

It seems that Hibari-chan is also in the executive's shelter.

Although going out is restricted, she seems to be able to live comfortably.

"Nina-chan, thank you so much for that time."

"No, don't worry about it."

"But... because of me, Nina-chan got caught up in this..."

"Hibari-chan is not at fault. Besides, I'm glad I was able to protect her."

Hibari-chan is in tears.

"...Nina-chan..."

"We're friends, so it makes sense."

"...Yeah, we're friends... We're friends after all, so thank you."

Even though it's just through the screen, I'm happy to see Hibari-chan's smile.

"Can we go to school together again?"

"Of course! Let's definitely go."

"Yeah, see you later... I'm looking forward to it."

I felt relieved after finishing the call with Hibari-chan.

I'm so glad you're safe.

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My smartphone rang and when I looked at the screen, it was a call from Miyo-chan.

"Hello?"

"Nina! Are you okay? I heard you were resting and I was worried!"

I can hear Miyo-chan's cheerful voice.

"I was a little sick, but I'm fine now."

"Oh, that's good! Come to school soon! I'll miss you!"

"Yes! I think I'll be back soon."

"Really?! I did it!"

You're so lively and cute. Talking to you makes me feel happy too.

"Everyone in class was worried about you. Nina is really popular."

"That's... embarrassing."

"It's true! Get well soon and come back!"

"Yes, thank you Miyo-chan!"

I hang up the phone and smile.

I want to go back to school soon.

However, before I go back to school, there's something that's bothering me...　

What can I say, Lena has been acting strange lately.

Even while she's working, she keeps glancing at me.

She always sleeps with me at night.

I feel like her embrace is getting stronger with each passing day...

It's just plain scary...

"Nina, stay with me forever."

"Of course, Lena."　

"……Really?"　

"Yeah, I promised, right?"

Lena smiles reassuringly, but she still seems a bit uneasy.

And this morning.

When I woke up, Lena was staring at my face.

"...Lena?"

"Good morning, Nina."

"Good morning... What time did you wake up?"

"A little while ago"

"...Have you been watching me this whole time?"

"Yeah"

It's a little embarrassing and scary.

"Lena, you've been acting a little strange lately, haven't you?"

"Really? You're just imagining it."

Lena looked away.

It seems she is aware of that...

"Is something bothering you?"

"No, nothing."

"Really?"

"It's true."

Lena smiles, but it feels like she's forcing it.

...I'm worried.

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After that, Lena started touching me more and more.

Stroke my hair.

Hold my hands.

Place her hands on my shoulder.

And when I was cooking, Lena hugged me from behind.

"Lena, I can't cook like this?"

"...Just a little longer, like this."

"But……"

"Please"

Lena's voice sounds sweet. So cute...

There's nothing I can do about it.

With Lena still holding me, I somehow managed to continue cooking.

And now she said she wants to take a bath with me.

Of course, that was embarrassing so I declined.

"Nina, we're family, so there's no need to be embarrassed, right?"

"No, but..."

"I want to join you..."

"No, you can't!"

Lena looked disappointed, but I couldn't give in. Well, the bath itself was fine, but Lena right now was scary.

With this in mind, Lena's behavior was clearly strange.

Is there something you can't tell me...?

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And so, the tenth day of my NEET life began.

"Nina, we've received a call from the executive branch."

"Yeah?"

"They've confirmed it's safe. You can go back to school tomorrow."

The moment Lena said that, I jumped.

"Yay! School starts tomorrow!"

"...I see, that's good."

Lena's expression was a little cloudy.

"Lena? Aren't you happy?"

"I'm happy. If it makes Nina happy."

But his voice doesn't seem energetic.

"Lena..."　

"It's okay. I'm happy."

Lena smiled, but she still looked a little lonely...

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After dinner, I got ready for bed early.　

Let's go to bed early to prepare for tomorrow.

"Well then, goodnight Lena."

"...Yeah, good night."

I went back to my room, got into bed and pulled the covers over me.

School starts tomorrow.

It's been a while, so I'm a little nervous.

While I was thinking about this, there was a knock on the door.

"Nina, can I come in?"

It was Lena's voice.

"Yes, please."

The door opened and Lena came in wearing her pajamas.

"Can I sleep with you again tonight?"　

"Yeah, that's fine."

Lena comes into bed and hugs me.

Stronger than usual.

"Nina."

"Yeah?"

"School starts again tomorrow."

"Yeah, I'm looking forward to it."

"...I see."

Lena's voice sounds a little lonely.

"Lena, are you lonely?"

"……Yeah."

"It's okay, I'll come back every day."

"But I won't be able to see you while you're at school..."

"I'd be happy if you picked me up after school like usual."

"……Really?"

"Yes, because I like spending time with Lena the most.

I love you, Lena. I love you the most."

Lena didn't say anything.

However, the arms holding me were shaking a little.

What happened?

"...Lena?"

There was silence for a while.

And then, suddenly.

Lena raised her body over me.

"Nina."

"W-what is it?"

Lena grabbed both of my hands.

And...

Lena pinned my arms to the bed and covering me with her body me so I couldn't move.

"...Ah, what?... What's wrong, Lena?"

My hands are pinned above my head.

Lena's face was close by.

"……Ahh, mou~, enough already."

Lena's voice was low.

"...Wh, what?"

"Always, always, always said you love me without even considering my feelings... I won't put up with it anymore."　

Lena's eyes were serious.

In fact, it's a little scary.

Huh, what...huh?

"L-Lena...?"

[Sannomiya Nina/Nina]

An emotional baby. She reap what she sow.

She was one day late in returning to high school.

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[Sannomiya Reina/Lena]

"I have no guilt. I won't regret it either. She was so cute (IQ 3)."

Nina cohabitation endurance record: 558 days, 12 hours, 24 minutes, 32 seconds

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Yes, sex until morning... sorry.

Thank you for reading all the way to the end, I hope you enjoyed it even a little. If there's another opportunity, hope we can meet again.