The night was calm in the Sano household, with everyone focused on the movie playing on TV. Shinichiro, with that awkward smile, was sitting next to you on the couch, while Mikey and Izana occupied the other side, completely immersed in the action movie.

The dim lighting and the calm atmosphere encouraged you to do something bold. Slowly, you slid your hand under the blanket, placing it on Shinichiro's thigh. He gave you a slight glance, confused and intrigued, but, without saying anything, returned his attention to the TV. This made you smile.

Little by little, your hand moved up, and when you realized that you were already closer to another area, Shinichiro held his breath and became visibly tense. He held your hand firmly, trying to stop you from going any further, but you noticed the way his face began to blush.

Disguising it, he looked at Mikey and Izana, who didn't even notice anything. Then he approached you and whispered:

“Hey... what do you think you’re doing?” he asked with a nervous smile, still holding your hand.

“Just making the night more interesting,” you replied, holding back a laugh.

He closed his eyes for a second, clearly torn between stopping you and letting the teasing continue. After another moment of silence, he leaned down to your ear and whispered, very softly:

“When they fall asleep, you’ll pay me for this.”