7 seconds behind the neck

Is it because of this?Don't just take traditional Chinese medicine, but take some antipyretics by the way.While thinking, Iori got up and walked to the kitchen, looking at the medicine bag.Seeing the words "Fever-reducing medicine, take it only when you have a fever. Please avoid empty stomach when taking it", people can't help but wrinkle their faces.Iori didn't buy anything because she had no appetite.

Opened the refrigerator, but there was only water and beer in it.

Iori usually doesn't work together, more precisely, he doesn't know how to cook.

As for the wife after leaving home, she always buys bread at the convenience store in the morning and eats it at the company, lunch is in the staff restaurant, and dinner is settled with beer appetizers from the small hotel.

"this……"

Can this medicine really not be taken directly?Iori stared blankly at the medicine bag.

Then the doorbell rang.

"coming."

Even though he was wearing pajamas, there was nothing he could do about it.Iori walked towards the entrance.

As soon as the door opened, Iori froze immediately.

"Good night."

A scent immediately wafted away.It's the cologne on his body, and the fruity scent that should come from the paper bag in his hand.

The "His Royal Highness" that Shimizu spoke of was standing in front of him.

"Mr. Kibune..."

Instead of the daytime suit, he was wearing a shirt and khaki trousers, and a grass green coat.

"Can I go in?"

"Eh?"

A little prickly on the back of the neck.

Wait a minute, what's going on?Why is this man here?

Because of the cold and fever, the brain cannot function normally.

"That... a little..."

"Could it be that you're afraid of me?"

Hearing his contemptuous tone, anger surged in my heart.Iori opened the door wide and let him in.

Why do you do this?

Why let him in the house?

Afterwards, Iori thought about this matter over and over again many times.Even though I am not that close to him, I can also tell him that I have a fever and make him retreat in the hallway.If you do that, the relationship between the two should be even more different.

"Why do you know this place?"

"Because you said before that your home is in the white apartment next to the bus stop."

It seems that this sentence has indeed been said.

"...You remember it really clearly."

"Mr. Sasaki, did you eat anything?"

"..."

His own silence seemed to be interpreted by him as denial.

"Can I borrow the kitchen from you?"

He took off his coat and went into the kitchen.

After carefully rolling up his shirt sleeves, Kifune opened the refrigerator, checked the seasonings, and then chose the pot.

It felt like it had been a long time since anyone else had stood in the kitchen.

"Is there anything you're allergic to, or something you don't particularly like?"

"no."

"If you feel uncomfortable, please lie down first."

"Won't."

The whole room of the apartment is heated and it is not cold at all.Yizhi sat on the chair at the dining table, staring blankly at him preparing the ingredients.

Cooking is like magic.Because as long as you cut something hard and unpalatable into pieces, put it in a pot to simmer, and sprinkle some powder, it will become something soft and delicious.

"You're very skilled at it."

"Because I've been cooking since I was nine years old."

The movement of your ship is like an experienced scientist conducting an experiment.

"Because my mother can't cook at all, so I can't help it. But I like it quite a bit, so it doesn't feel like hard work at all."

While talking, he put down a plate in front of Iori, and there was a spoon beside it, and bursts of aroma kept wafting into his nostrils.

Iori swallowed a mouthful of saliva, and his stomach made a sad sound.

"This is?"

"Chicken stewed rice. It's better to eat more protein when you have a cold."

"Forget the rice, where did the chicken come from? Did you bring it?"

"How is that possible. It's in the refrigerator. Although the date is December last year, it's already frozen, so I don't think it's a problem."

what--

"yes……"

The roast chicken at Christmas was the one that was frozen because the two of them couldn't finish it.

Is this how it ends up?

"I'm gonna start now."

Iori pursed her mouth and blew while putting the spoon into her mouth.Just touching the tip of the tongue, I almost exclaimed because of the amazing deliciousness.

After that, I eat wholeheartedly, regardless of the possibility of scalding my tongue, until the bottom of the plate is upside down.The last time I ate in this way was when I was a student.A taste that cannot be tasted in convenience store bread, employee restaurants, and snacks in small hotels, as if the deliciousness that permeates the whole body is in the mouth.

Iori couldn't help but licked the outside of the spoon with his tongue.

It wasn't until he found that Guichuan was looking at him that he suddenly came back to his senses.

"Sorry for doing such an impolite thing."

"No. I'm very happy if you are willing to eat. But then again, Mr. Sasaki's eating just now looks like he has been hungry for a long time."

"Because it's been a while since I've eaten anything decent. This is delicious, really."

Guichuan took away the tableware and said:

"Rather than a cold, is it more like you are malnourished now? After all, your wife has been away from home for a long time, right?"

Hearing him say this easily, Iori stared at Kifune.

"—So you know."

"yes……"

He gave a slightly puzzled expression.Iori thought to himself, where did he know that?Immediately after that, a face appeared in his mind.

"Is it Miss Shimizu?"

Since she had mentioned the information about your ship to herself, it is also possible to do the opposite.

"Ah, yes. But please don't blame her. Sasaki-san has applied for a half-break (note 1) because of the divorce mediation committee, right? I heard the news from her by chance. She also said that Sasaki-san is clearly a Good man, why did it become like this?"

"I also want to know."

Iori responded softly.

Where am I doing wrong?What should I do?

"Do you want to take medicine?"

He put a glass full of water on the table.Iori secretly thought that those pink nails were really pretty.Although it doesn't do nail paint on it like a girl, it does have some maintenance.

What did Shimizu say before?Whenever he manicured his nails—

"Ah, that's right. Before that, do you want to eat peaches?"

After speaking, Guichuan picked up the paper bag he brought.

To be honest, I really don't feel full yet.

"Um."

"Understood, then I'll peel it for you."

Guichuan began to peel off the skin of the peaches with a fruit knife.No matter what he does, he always looks happy, and everything looks good.

"That's what makes you so popular with women."

As soon as Iori finished speaking, a trace of displeasure immediately appeared on his face.

"...?"

Did you say something bad about yourself?

"The cooking utensils in the house are very complete."

"Oh, because my wife used to be very good at cooking."

After saying it, Iori realized that he used the past tense to describe his wife.

"I think so. Because even the seasoning is very particular. What kind of cooking is your wife good at?"

"She can cook everything. Whether it's tempura, sukiyaki, or chirashi rice, all of them are delicious; and she can also bake cakes. It's just that it's too much for two people."

"That's right. Because you bake your own cake, you'll make a whole cake."

"Kifune...do you also make cakes, sir?"

As I was talking, I felt that it was a bit unnatural to add an honorific title after his name.

"Yeah, to pass the time. Ah, you can just call me Kibune. After all, I'm relatively young. On the other hand, can I call you Iori?"

"Huh? It doesn't matter..."

Thinking about it carefully, it is actually a strange thing to be called by the first name directly by the male employees of the cooperative company.But he called Iori's name very naturally.

"Iori, it's done."

Peaches are arranged on a plate and hand towels on the table.

"Because I couldn't find a fork."

While talking, he cut open a peach and brought it directly to Iori with his hands.

Don't lie, the fruit fork is clearly placed next to the spoon.

"Aren't you going to eat? I washed my hands."

Hearing his teasing tone, Iori opened her mouth.

The peach then enters the mouth.

Those are very sweet, juicy, full-bodied peaches.Just what I need right now.Iori chewed selflessly, then swallowed, and his hand also took advantage of the situation to poke in.

(...!)

The fingers feel quite comfortable on the tongue.Like peaches, Iori also tasted Kifune's fingers.Smooth finger pads and nail surfaces, as well as the slightly curved arc.When his fingers left his mouth, Iori's mouth was already covered with peach juice, and Kifune's hands were also wet with Iori's saliva.

Iori wiped his lips with the back of his hand, and grabbed the peach with the other hand, completely ignoring the fact that the juice had flowed down his wrist, and kept eating the flesh; when he swallowed the last piece, his hand was already covered with sweet Slippery and tempting juice.

"Iori, your situation is really bad."

Kifune, who was sitting next to him, came over with a smile, grabbed Iori's wrist, and brought it to his mouth.

Although he tried to pull it back, he refused to let go.

"Only you are so happy."

Hearing what he said, it might be true or not.I did eat all the peaches.So he can only do whatever he wants.Iori, who was suffering from a high fever, thought so, so he remained still.