I Just Wanted a Quiet Life... So Why Am I an Uma Musume Trainer?! Chapter 268 - 267 A Night for Two

Hachiman's POV

After baths, Fuji and I are taking it easy. She's not doing much—skipping the TV, just sitting there. We've been chatting, but it's light, nothing deep.

Now cos the tricky part. I need to ask her sothing, but it's tough to spit out. Why? Because it's that kind of question.

And no, it's not a pun.

Hachiman: "…Hey, Fuji, can I ask you sothing?"

Fuji: "Sure, what's up?"

Hachiman: "Just to be clear—you're not planning to, like, sleep with tonight, right?"

Fuji: "Wha—?!" ///

Look, I had to ask. The first ti was an accident, sure, but we ended up sharing a bed. The second ti, it was her idea because of space issues. So, third ti's the charm? I'm just curious if this was her goal all along.

What? A trainer thinking dirty thoughts? Cut so slack—I'm a guy, a human, not just a trainer. Never dealt with this before.

Fuji: "W-Well… what if I said I was?" ///

Hachiman: "I wouldn't do anything about it… just wondering if it's beco a habit after two tis."

Fuji: "H-Hmm…" ///

Hachiman: "…"

Fuji: "…///"

Hachiman: "…So, what's the answer?"

Fuji: "Y-You just said it! It's a habit, so I wanna sleep together!"

Wait, what?! That's her answer?! I was right?! But… this is different. No accidents, no sleeping on the floor. There's a spare room. Even with consent, is it okay for , a trainer, to sleep with a student—a girl?

Fuji: "Is… is that a problem?" ears drooping

Hachiman: "(Whoa, she's that bumd?) …Alright, where do you wanna sleep?"

Fuji: "Huh?"

Hachiman: "I an, where! My bed? Or the guest room? My policy's to et my Uma Musu's needs as best I can."

Fuji: "R-Really?! Then… your bed's fine!" ears perking up

Hachiman: "Got it. Mine it is."

Fuji: (Yes!! I don't know why, but Hachiman brought it up himself!!)

Her ears were drooping so hard, I couldn't say no…

Fuji: "Oh, Hachiman! Rice told you got that blue rose bracelet for Valentine's?"

Hachiman: "Yeah, with the chocolate. Blew my mind when she said it was handmade."

Fuji: "Right? I'm so glad! Actually, I was the one who nudged her to make it."

Hachiman: "You? Why?"

Fuji: "She was stressing about having nothing to do, so I gave her a push. I was shocked at how amazing it turned out! Rice is surprisingly deft."

Hachiman: "Seems like it. But you're no slouch either—magic tricks take skill, right?"

Fuji: "Maybe? I'm so used to it, it feels different."

Hachiman: "Getting that good ans you put in the work. That's sothing to be proud of—your specialty."

Fuji: "Haha, thanks…/// But you're the impressive one!"

Hachiman: "What?"

Fuji: "Your training knowledge!"

Hachiman: "Had to learn it to do the job."

Fuji: "Your cooking's crazy good!"

Hachiman: "Teacher's influence. Wouldn't be this good without her."

Fuji: "You're super careful about injuries!"

Hachiman: "Yeah, well… don't want anyone hurt."

Fuji: (Why does Hachiman keep dodging complints?! Can't he blush a little?!)

Fuji: "Do you ever get embarrassed?"

Hachiman: "Of course. Why the sudden question?"

Fuji: "I'm throwing all these complints at you, and you don't even smirk! Do you even feel it?"

Hachiman: "Just a poker face. Doesn't an I'm not happy."

Fuji: "You could show it a bit! It's just here!"

Hachiman: "Speaking of, you've been letting your emotions show more lately, huh?"

Fuji: "Don't change the subject, Hachiman!"

Hachiman: (Tch, caught …)

End Hachiman's POV

Fuji's POV

Bedroom

Hachiman: "…"

Fuji: "…///"

Ugh, it's 'cause I'm so aware of him now! I can't sleep at all! We're back-to-back, so I can't see his face, but just knowing we're sharing a bed is… overwhelming!!

Hachiman: "…Fuji, asleep?"

Hachiman?! What do I do… Okay, just pretend to sleep!!

Hachiman: "…She's out. Good thing she's facing away—perfect chance to slip out."

…He's leaving?

Hachiman: "Gotta be quiet… Hm?"

Fuji: "N-Nn…" (Don't let him notice! I don't want him to go!)

Hachiman: "…Damn, strong grip. So wanting to sleep together wasn't just talk."

No way it was just talk!! I wouldn't lie about that!!

Hachiman: "Guess I've gotta face her to sleep. What am I gonna do when we wake up…?"

W-Wait… his face, right in front of ?

Hachiman: "Whatever, I'll sleep and deal with the cheek marks in the morning."

Oh no… I'm really not sleeping now!! Air Groove, what do I do?!

Bonus

Air Groove: "Hm? Did I hear sothing…?"

Half-Cooked at: "No way, this is the Ritto dorms. No naughty girl would yell like that."

Air Groove: "True… But is Fuji doing alright?"

Half-Cooked at: "Who knows? Probably too shy to make a move. It's Fuji, after all."

Air Groove: "It's sad I can accept that."

Half-Cooked at: "Let's grill her tomorrow."

Air Groove: "Yeah. But you…"

Half-Cooked at: "Hm? What's up?"

Air Groove: "This is the Ritto girls' dorm. Why are you sneaking in, you fool?!"

Half-Cooked at: "Aaaagh?!"