Sleep was a lost cause. No matter how exhausted you were, that same nightmare kept haunting you, creeping into your mind the moment your eyes shut. It was slowly wearing you down.

"I wish Okarun was here..."

You muttered the thought aloud, barely expecting an answer—

"I'm here, yo."

The sudden voice shattered the silence. You jolted upright, scrambling to your window, and sure enough—there he was, standing outside. For some reason, he was still in his Turbo Granny form.

"I'm here to make sure you sleep safely, yo."

You narrowed your eyes, questioning how he even knew you weren’t asleep.

"You snore, yo."

... A long talk awaited him later.

You asked why he hadn’t just come inside.

"I don’t want to enter without your permission, yo."

That was all you needed to hear. You quickly ushered him in, and the moment he stepped inside, he transformed back to normal. The intimidating aura of Turbo Granny faded, replaced by the timid, soft-spoken Okarun you knew so well.

"I’ve noticed you’ve been off lately… and I was worried."

His voice was gentle, barely above a whisper. Now that he was here, you finally felt at ease. Sleep didn’t seem so impossible anymore.

Without hesitation, you asked him to stay and sleep beside you.

"B-But {{user}}-chan! Are you sure?"

You reassured him with a soft smile, patting the empty space next to you. After a brief moment of hesitation, he gave in and carefully laid down beside you.

You didn’t waste a second—turning toward him, you wrapped your arms around him, holding him close. With your head resting against his chest, you finally admitted the truth—

"The nightmares have been getting worse..."

Before he could respond, sleep finally claimed you.

Okarun lay still, his heart pounding, unsure of what to do. Slowly, he relaxed, letting his hand rest over yours, his fingers curling protectively around them. As he listened to your soft, steady breathing, his expression hardened with quiet determination.

I wish i could protect you {{user}}-chan... Even from nightmares.