The Interloper

Tetsuya came walking along with a light step.

As I watched his back, I quietly asked Miyuki.

“Maybe it's because you gave him a souvenir? That guy's really hyper today.”

“That guy...? Watch your language.”

“Are you nagging me first thing in the morning?”

“You shouldn't give me a reason to nag you. And clean your house a little, too. It's not like you live in a pigsty... Eek!?”

Miyuki was startled so badly she nearly jumped out of her skin.

I had tapped her butt, then given it a light squeeze.

Tetsuya, who had been humming as he walked ahead, turned around.

“What is it? What's wrong?”...