Saik told me he would study a lot, but...

"You're so lazy."

He was still lying on the couch, sleeping. He spent the whole day sleeping! I tried to wake him up several times, but I couldn't, he has a heavy sleep.

Sorry, Saik, but you forced me to use brute force. I'll wake you up by jumping on you. Dinner is ready, I don't want it to get cold. Fufu. Even someone like me can fry pork chops.

I floated over him and let myself fall.

I landed right on top of him and our heads collided. Ouch, ouch, ouch! I should've thought this part of the plan better! It hurts!

"Hey, wake up, prince, and no kiss because you still don't deserve this prince's kisses!"

Saik yawned and caressed my forehead. Hey, don't do that without warning, idiot!

"Huh? What's going on? And why do you have a bump on your forehead?"

"Eh?!"

Kyaaaaaa! Oh, right, I have a bump! Why did I do this stupid thing?! I'm such a fool!

"You look funny."

"W-well, you have a bump too!"

I lifted his hair to tease him. Eh?! Why doesn't he have a bump?!

"Better luck next time, my body isn't that easy to harm."

"That's not fair!"

"Wait... There, I removed it."

Huh? That's right, it's gone now!

"How did you do that?!"

"I simply stopped using my power on you, and by removing my power, you return to being a regular ghost. I've given it back to you, don't worry."

Oh, right, when I'm under the influence of Saik's power, I'm still a ghost, but a ghost with a body that resembles a living one, capable of digesting food and feeling things. That's why I got a bump, because it was as if I were alive, and it went away when I returned to being a ghost without a physical body. So convenient!

"The beautiful Yuki has returned! I know, I know, I still looked beautiful even with a bump, but don't say it, Saik, or you'll make me blush. Fufu."

"But I didn't say anything."

"Don't be shy, Saik. Ahhhhhh! That's right! Don't be lazy, it's 8 in the evening! Wake up!"

"Yes, mom."

He yawned and got up.

"Hey, weren't you supposed to study? Instead of sleeping all day, use your time to study, at least an hour a day."

"Yes. I'm sorry."

"You need to take your studies more seriously, Saik. Don't fall asleep."

"Ah... Yes... I'm sorry."

"Let's have dinner."

Oh, this guy is hard to understand. Is he really trying to study? I don't think so.

•

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Ay. I'm a ghost, but I also need to use the bathroom. It's one of the disadvantages of eating again. I wish the food would disappear from my stomach like the bump did!

I left my room and headed to the bathroom. On tiptoes, so as not to wake Saik up. Or, well, floating. Fufu.

Huh? That's strange.

"Is the light on?"

Saik still has the bulb on. It's 3 in the morning, he probably forgot to turn it off.

Hey, Saik, don't waste electricity, it's expensive! You're no longer a millionaire, don't live like one, Saik.

I entered his room to turn it off.

Huh? What?

Is this real? Am I not dreaming?

"Do you need something, Yuki?"

"Ah... This... N-no... I'm sorry, I thought you were asleep."

"Did you want to watch me sleep? Should I feel harassed?"

"N-no...! I'm sorry."

I closed the door and took a breath... What did I just see? Is Saik still studying...? It's 3 in the morning, and Saik is still studying? So, was he really studying all the time while he was in his room?

"You need to take your studies more seriously, Saik. Don't fall asleep."

... I said that... I feel bad... He was asleep from exhaustion. I'm an idiot... Saik is not the kind of person who doesn't follow through with what he says.

... I must reward his effort... And I'll also apologize to him... I considered him lazy, but he's not.

I have to reward his effort...! Oh, but I'll think about that later, I need to use the bathroom!

•

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"Ah, I see... Could you repeat that?"

"Consider yourself lucky, you're going on a date with the lovely Yuki!"

"No, thanks. I don't like little girls. I'd rather avoid problems with the law."

... Did he make a joke?!

Well, that caught me off guard. Well done, Saik! Little by little, you'll stop being a cold and emotionless guy. I'll turn you into someone outgoing and emotional!

"Did you make a joke at the right moment?! You're making progress, Saik."

"Did I make a joke?"

... Ah, did he say what he said seriously, without intending to joke? I better not dwell on that, for the sake of my mental health.

"Come on, don't be a party pooper! Let's have fun!"

"But... Why? That's so sudden."

"You need rest, Saik. Let's go to the amusement park."

"There are too many people. No, thanks."

Right, Saik is an antisocial guy... asocial? Whatever.

He doesn't like being surrounded by people.

Let's see, a fun place that Saik might like. Hmm...

"How about the cinema?"

"Mmm... Sure, let's go. It'll be quiet."

"Yay! Let's go!"

You've studied enough, my esteemed gentleman with helmet hair. Fun is necessary for progress too!

•

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And here we are, at the cinema.

I took a deep breath. Ah, the smell of popcorn, sweet... Ah, this is so comfortable.

Couples, groups of friends, parents with their children. Such a pleasant family environment.

... I think that girl isn't with her father, since she kissed him on the mouth. How many years of difference do they have?! 30?! That old man probably has a lot of money.

But putting that scene aside, it's a very pleasant place.

And I want to make my stay even better, by tricking this place! Muahahahaha!

"Yes, there, let's go, let's go!"

I got into a claw machine, to cheat and win this teddy bear. Fufu. I'll get revenge for all those years of playing without winning anything! Well, I did get plush toys, but my mother won them for me. I'll return my suffering to them!

Yes, we won!

Saik retrieved the plush and put it in his backpack.

"One more time!"

"I've won 5 already, I think that's enough."

Hey, I wanted more...! Although I guess it would be suspicious to keep winning. Yes, let's better leave with what we have.

"Sir, sir, could you win one for me? Please! You always win!"

A girl, around 7 years old, approached Saik along with her mother and showed him a coin, so he could play for her.

"Please, we would appreciate it. We've had many tries and always failed," her mother said.

I know Saik, so he will refuse. I must prevent it! Don't be so cruel, Saik!

"Of course."

... Huh? He accepted?!

Saik took the coin and put it in the machine.

Well, I guess it's my turn.

I got into the machine.

"Which one do you want, little girl?"

"The dolphin, please!"

"Alright."

The dolphin is... here.

I put my fingers on the sides of the dolphin, from below, so that no one would suspect that an invisible hand took it. By placing two fingers, when the claw grabs it, only minimal force is needed to ensure that the claw holds onto it and doesn't let go.

Ready.

The claw grabs it and starts to rise, and I hold onto the dolphin to prevent it from falling.

Alright, we're doing well... We won!

He picked up the dolphin and handed it to the little girl.

"Thank you very much, sir!"

"You're welcome."

Saik walked away and I floated by his side.

"Fufu. You're in a good mood today, huh? Did being invited to a date excite you that much? Fufu."

"A mother will always worry about her children. It's hard for me to refuse a request from a loving mother. It reminds me of mine."

"Yes, I understand that feeling."

Even though he seems cold, Saik also has feelings.

"Hey, hey!"

Huh? A girl hugged Saik by the arm?! Don't ruin our date...! Wait, Yuki. Is this girl flirting with Saik?! Saik, it's your chance to get a girlfriend! Show your eyes!

This girl is... perfect!! Huge breasts, full lips, curvy, and a beautiful face!! Saik, you hit the jackpot!! Quick, show your eyes!!

"I saw you win many plush toys. Could you win one for me? Pretty please."

"I don't want to. Goodbye."

"Huh?"

Huh?

He removed the girl's arm from his arm and moved away from her.

... What?!

"Saik, she literally placed your arm between her breasts! She likes you!"

"I don't care. I'm lazy."

Lazy?!

Ah, this guy is beyond hope.

•

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Saik has already bought his popcorn and candy.

He only ordered one combo, as it would be suspicious to bring two into the cinema.

"Ah, there's only one horror movie, and they say it's very terrifying. Are you sure you can handle it?"

"Fufu. Don't judge a book by its cover. I'm not a scaredy-cat."

I can't wait to see Saik's scared reaction. It's impossible for him not to feel scared!

Come on, Saik, show me an expression, you expressionless guy!

"Cris, stop clinging to me!"

"I'm scared, Kei! That movie scared me so much!"

"P-people will think we're a couple! Don't hug me like that!"

Wow... Two handsome guys hugging. I just witnessed something beautiful.

Are they a couple?! How cute!

"It's starting. Let's go."

Goodbye, handsome guys. I wish you luck in your relationship. Use protection! Hahahahahaha!

•

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Oh... I regret watching this movie!

"Kya! That looks way too real!"

I'm not the only one scared. I've heard many people scream in fear. We're all scared...! Well, almost all.

There's only one weird person here who's not saying anything.

Saik still has the same expression... It's frustrating!

"Ahhhhhhh!!"

That ghost came out of nowhere...! Although real ghosts are less terrifying. Don't portray my kind like that, racists! We're not ugly or grotesque! Look at me, I'm perfect!

Fufu. I'll use this opportunity to make him nervous. Any guy would get nervous or shy if a beautiful girl like me hugged him!

I tightly hugged Saik's arm.

"T-that's really scary."

"Scary...? Yeah... I guess."

Boooo. Cold guy. Seriously, doesn't anything scare you...? Kya! Damn screamers!

•

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The movie ended and we left the cinema.

I came out quite satisfied, as the movie did its job... Well, at least for me.

"Uwaaaah! I still feel shivers!"

Saik sat on a bench and I sat down beside him.

"Wow... It's the first time I've been to the cinema with a friend... Thanks, Yuki."

"Your first time with a friend? That's too depressing to hear."

Although... it was my first time too... Ahhhhhhhh! Why did that sound so perverted?!

"Sorry?"

"No, I'm sorry, I said something offensive... But don't worry, it won't be the last time! We'll come more often in the future! You can count on the company of the lovely Yuki!"

I gave a thumbs-up and winked at him.

"Thank you."

... I was hoping to see a smile, but his thank you is sincere.

"Let's go."

I couldn't see any amusing reaction, but at least I managed to make Saik happy... Even if Saik can't show it on his face.

•

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(Pov - Saik.)

I always come to the cinema alone. I never felt embarrassed about it. And now, for the first time, I'm coming with a friend.

... I have to admit, it feels strange. Is this what friendship is? It feels weird.

It's nice to have a trustworthy friend like Yuki... I'm not comfortable around living humans.

I hope to have more days like this in the future.