「Sorry. I’ll prepare breakfast tomorrow. Please take a rest too, Ruri-san and Yuba-san.」

Leaving a few parting words, Rio bowed deeply and departed from Ruri’s room.

Returning to his room, Rio could not fall asleep.

He lamented over the recent events, curled up his body, and trembled throughout the night.

And so, by next morning, Rio had returned to his usual self, as if everything that transpired last night had all been a lie.