After I Saved Kirigiri San, a Cool, Sharp-tongued Gyaru, From a Pick-up, She Started Coming Into My House the Next Day
It was nineteen o’clock on a weekday night, a strong wind was blowing outside, and a heavy rain was falling—–.
It had been a month and a half since Kirigiri started coming to my house. The deadline of the contract was fast approaching.
Incidentally, my cooking skills had grown to the point where Kirigiri praised me. I still need more training to reach Kirigiri’s level, but I have learned how to cook simple stir-fried vegetables, omurice, and the other day I learned how to cook a simple fish dish.
I also have to clean the house frequently because Kirigiri often comes over. The day there was a plastic bottle lying around, she immediately pointed it out to me, and I got a sharp look.
“Sleepy….. I guess she won’t come today.”
I lay down and looked at my phone in a daze.
Usually Kirigiri would send me messages, but this time she hadn’t sent me a single message.
It would be strange to come in this heavy rain.
Today, I would cook for myself alone, pack the leftovers in the lunch box she gave me the other day….and then I’ll take a nice warm bath and go to sleep.
I was just about to put on some hot water when the doorbell rang.
I didn’t think it was the case, but I went to the front door to see who the visitor was.
“I wonder what happened……?”
I opened the front door to find a soaking wet Kirigiri standing there.
Her beautiful hair and uniform were soaking wet from the rain, and her shoulders were shaking. Her expression is also dark.
I saw Kirigiri’s unusual appearance and guessed that something had happened to her.
“……….”
Kirikiri remained standing on the ground without speaking.
“Come in for now.”
I decided it would be best to warm herself up before trying to figure out why she was soaking wet.
“If you keep going like this you might catch a cold, so just go ahead and take a bath.”
When I urged her to take a bath, she nodded her head without saying a word.
I took a towel and a change of oversized parka to the changing room.
After confirming that Kirigiri had taken a bath, I waited alone in front of the TV for her to return.
At the same time, I was thinking about Kirigiri.
There was no doubt that something serious had happened to Kirigiri. I had a gut feeling that something had probably happened between her and her family.
In fact, I had a vague sense that there was some kind of conflict with the family, judging from Kirigiri’s words and actions up until now.
“Thanks…for the bath, and sorry for the suddenness”
Fifteen minutes later, Kirigiri arrived wearing an oversized hoodie.
Perhaps because she had taken a bath, her expression seemed softer than before.
“It’s fine, but what’s wrong? You’re acting strange, coming here soaking wet…it was forecast to rain all day today, right?”
“………….”
She fell silent.
Even though I knew I shouldn’t ask, it seemed strange to her to come to my house in this pouring rain without an umbrella.
Kirigiri thought for a moment, then spoke.
“I ran away from home.”
She said in a cold tone.
“So you’re not getting along with your parents?”
“Well, something like that……”
“Can I ask you something? What happened?”
I decided to take the plunge and ask.
Imay not be a very reliable person to talk to, but if opening up to me would help ease Kirigiri’s mind even a little, then I thought I should do it.
I genuinely thought so.
“Sorry…I might not be able to talk about it yet…”
Seeing Kirigiri with such a troubled look on her face, I regret having gone too far.
“I see…sorry for asking such a strange question.”
“It’s fine, I’m sorry I came up here without permission, I know it’s convenient for you……”
I don’t know what has happened to Kirigiri and her family that has caused her to act like this.
But I definitely shouldn’t force her to start talking. Family issues are delicate matters. It is not something that a third party can easily get involved in.
I could only apologize to her.
“I’ll talk to you when I’ve calmed down…for sure.”
Kirikiri forced a smile.
I immediately realized that the expression was fake and my heart ached.
“Don’t worry about it. I’m always free.”
“I’m gonna head home soon. I’ve already used the bath, so I can’t go any further than this…”
Kirigiri muttered an apologetic sigh and quietly stood up.
It was already past 8 p.m., and heavy rain and strong winds were still blowing outside. I couldn’t send Kirigiri away in this kind of weather—-.
“Do you want to stay at my house……?”
I said hesitantly.
Of course, I didn’t mean anything weird.
The fact that she ran away from home and came to my house meant that I was the only person she could rely on.
“You mean……”
Kirigiri looked a little surprised and went quiet.
I really wish there would be some kind of reaction… Because it’s embarrassing.
“Hey, say something…..”
“Ah, no,……I didn’t expect Kinoshita to say that to me…….”
“That’s what you came to my house for, right?”
Surely there must be someone else she could rely on besides me. After all, Kirigiri is popular at school. She probably has the most female friends. And yet she came all the way to my house. Well, it could be because it was close by, but there’s no doubt she was asking for help. So it would be heartless to send her away like this.
“Is it okay?”
“I don’t mind. And I can’t just send you home like this,……with all this rain.”
The wind and rain are stronger than before, and the windows are rattling and shaking. This is as bad as a typhoon.
“Thanks……sorry for the suddenness…..I know I’m being a bother.”
“Well, I’m agreeing on this, so don’t worry.”
“By the way, if you do anything naughty, I won’t let you off the hook.”
Kirigiri glares at me with sharp eyes while clutching her chest.
“I know… I wouldn’t do something like that now…”
“Fufu, I’m just kidding. I trust Kinoshita.”
Kirigiri smiled, perhaps relieved by our usual pointless exchange.
Seeing this, I also breathed a sigh of relief.
It was rare for Kirigiri to have such a relaxed expression, and she seemed more stressed than usual, so I was happy that I was able to ease her mind even a little.
“Oh yeah, have you had dinner?”
“No, not yet…….”
Kirigiri gently stood up and asked.
“I’ll cook for you if you want. In return for letting me stay here.”
“That would be great.”
“What should I cook～”
She was excited as she took out the ingredients.
“I’ll help you.”
I went to the kitchen to help Kirigiri.
I washed my hands and is about to reach for the ingredients when—-
“Hey ! Kirigiri !?”
“…………”
Kirigiri’s weight started to lean towards me.
I fell to the floor while holding Kirigiri in my arms.
“Hey, Kirigiri?”
I shook Kirigiri’s thin shoulders but there was no reaction at all.
“Don’t tell me……”
I put my hand on Kirigiri’s forehead.
“Some heat she’s got…and her body is hot.”
She probably caught a cold because she had gotten wet in the rain. I quickly laid out the futon, picked up Kirigiri, and guided her to the futon.
“Kinoshita…..”
Kirigiri muttered my name in a pleading voice. Thank goodness. It seemed she was still conscious.
I took an ice pack out of the freezer, wrapped it in a towel, and placed it on Kirigiri’s forehead and neck. Then I placed the thermometer under her arm.
This would be enough as a first aid measure for now.
“I’m sorry…..Kinoshita.”
“You’re really pushing yourself too hard in the rain…you should just get some sleep.”
“Yeah…….”
I’ll get her some medicine tomorrow,…….
“Now what am I supposed to do?”
It’s not good to let her sleep like this without eating anything. I’d like to feed her something warm if possible.
[Okay !] I said enthusiastically and headed to the kitchen.
Maigetsu