However, despite being unsure if he should move away, and extremely unsettled on the inside, he gave into that position. Kusamakura’s breath he could hear by his ear made his heart race.
—I’m a man, Kusamakura-san is also a man&h.e.l.lip;&h.e.l.lip;is being unused to people supposed to have such a powerful effect&h.e.l.lip;&h.e.l.lip;
Kusamakura’s hand was bigger than Tatsumi’s. He was never aware his own hands were small, but his large palm around Tatsumi’s thin wrist made him more than aware. The body heat touching his back felt warmer than the palm of his hand. The smell coming from Kusamakura wasn’t anything like sweat or his natural scent, but the smell of fresh gra.s.s, which suited his name. The breath he felt by his ear made his face turn red. He also became aware of how fast his heart was beating.
—&h.e.l.lip;&h.e.l.lip;he must not have noticed. How unusually nervous I’ve become. If he notices, he’ll probably think I’m weird&h.e.l.lip;&h.e.l.lip;even I think so.
He tried to put a little distance between himself and Kusamakura, but he would immediately close the distance, pushing against his body. Surprised by the lack of personal s.p.a.ce Kusamakura had, he was no longer able to hide how anxious he was about what he should do in this situation.
“Um&h.e.l.lip;&h.e.l.lip;”
“Hm?”
“I-I’m all right now, so&h.e.l.lip;&h.e.l.lip;”