Chapter 92

Extra Case File 92 Please Break Me

“Who is it?”

Ash, who was startled awake by the knock on the door and then flipped over in bed, couldn’t help but sigh that his vigilance had really declined.

In the past, he should have sensed someone entering this building, otherwise, if it were an enemy, he would have already been dead.

Has my fighting instinct deteriorated because of the flower? Could this be what they call…’a hero falling for a beauty’?

“But why not? I enjoy indulging in female companionship.”

As he wondered who would come to disturb him so early in the morning, Ash was slightly stunned when he opened the door.

“Flower?”

The current state of Flower seemed familiar yet almost unrecognizable to him.

Her formerly soft pink hair had reverted to an oily and messy state, and her low mood paired with an unpleasant face made her look as if she had stayed up all night.

Naoko seemed exhausted and frail, which reminded him of the inexplicable feelings he had when he first saw her.

‘Well, yeah, it feels like I want to bully her badly, then hold her while she cries, console her with care.’

It was certainly a vulgar desire.

“Why, so early in the morning, would you need my comfort?”

“Mmm…”

Faced with Ash’s humorous attempt to lighten the atmosphere, the depressed girl directly admitted it.

After closing and locking the door, Ash invited Flower to sit beside him, as if he had become her doctor again. They began their “systematic” conversation once more.

“Open your mouth, show me your teeth.”

“Aaah—”

“There’s no wound or abnormality, there seems to be nothing wrong… but are you feeling unwell somewhere?”

“No, I just feel… strange in every part of my body…”

“So you’re uncomfortable everywhere?”

“I don’t know.”

“You don’t know?”

“I’m sorry… I just feel,” Flower said shyly from her listless state, “I only feel terrible when I think about not seeing Ash.”

Huh? Miss Naoko, are you—

“Is this being clingy?”

Although everyone has their weak side, she has gotten even more attached to me since our relationship was confirmed. However, observing her now, Ash felt she didn’t seem to be like that.

Naoko kept her head down, pouting, occasionally stealing glances at Ash.

Ash observed her, dressed only in a sleepwear, who had come over wearing a troubled expression and disheveled hair that made her beautiful features look awkward. Holding her hand on his thigh, Ash could feel her slight trembling; she seemed to be trying hard to endure something, only to find herself becoming even more uncomfortable with each passing moment.

“Uhh…” Finally, she covered her face out of true embarrassment from Ash’s penetrating gaze, prompting him to close his eyes to think.

If it were the old Flower, she would have annoyed him by making him “guess” her thoughts. Now—

I’d rather wrestle with the Barbalians than deal with this. This is way too much for me!

“Flower, how do you think I can treat you?” Ash, having run out of options, threw the question back at her. “Do you want me to hold you, kiss you, and pet your head?”

“Mmh… yes!”

With Flower’s firm confirmation, Ash’s mind filled with a single thought.

She wants to hire me?

To be honest, it’s odd if this kind of thing doesn’t happen between a man and a woman alone in a room.

They surely wouldn’t start playing poker, drawing cards, would they?

“Ash… I.”

“I don’t want you to die.”

Why are you bringing this up? Are you—

“I—”

Ash, who was puzzled, finally understood the reason for her visit when a realization dawned on his face.

“Seeing you makes me happy.”

Have you found out something?

Are you also afraid of being abandoned?

Originally, Ash certainly didn’t want to let Flower know his “secret,” as it would only add worry without any real purpose.

Therefore, this girl chose to understand everything in her own way, no matter if it was just a mere speculation, she still wanted to help him.

Standing up from the bedside to stand before Ash, Naoko, who usually didn’t think too much, had unusually serious eyes.

She realized too, that Ash wasn’t going to tell her the truth…Even though she knew his intention was good, she still felt uneasy.

“My heart only aches when I think of not seeing Ash…”

I don’t want you to leave, I want to stay with you.

“I feel terrible, terribly awful.”

I want you to stay.

Always…

Always—

“So please…”

Let us remain together until we are old and gray, still sitting next to each other, sleeping intertwined.

“Let me ease this terrible feeling…”

After placing the cotton white floral sleep attire on the bed, a thin chiffon gown, catching Ash’s attention and causing a soft thud as it fell to the floor, exposed her skin.

When no further barriers covered her, she suddenly lost her shyness.

Although it might take some time getting used to…

But on the person I love, no part of my body is shameful!

“Comfortable, get up?”

At least, allow me to make you happy?

*Swoosh!*

This time, Flower pushed Ash silently onto the bed, sitting atop him.

“Hmm, indeed…”

Flower blushed, looking down at the speechless Ash, and asked cautiously,

“Indeed, does this change displease you, Ash?”

“It’s not a matter of displeasure.” Looking at Flower’s inebriated-like expression, Ash placed his thick palm on her face, letting his fingers drift down along her smooth pink skin. “I’m just a bit stunned.”

Indeed, you’re “under the influence.”

“But you know, I’m not that impulsive, but once you provoke me, there’s no stopping it.”

“Mmf, I know!” Flower smiled genuinely with her hands on Ash’s solid chest.

At least, if what I do can make Ash happy…

“I will take responsibility for what I do to Ash.”

伴随着少女越来越急促的呼吸声，周围的空气也开始弥漫出一种甜蜜的味道。

“真是敢说啊，我的花小姐。”

“Mmm… please…”

凑近男人耳边的花，以一种她从未尝试过的诱人语气低语。

“弄坏掉吧~❤”

之后野乃花就意识到了。

“噫~咿呀~不可以太激烈的——❤”

“你的这种可爱的声音，还真合适呢。”

这是她在第一次对他“初生”的评价。

“直接上嘴的也是不行的啊~❤”

还是太保守了些。

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**Note:** This translation is intended for academic and illustrative purposes. The content contains mature themes and should be handled with care.