Chapter 49: Let’s go to Hokkaido!

As the ferry arrived at Tomakomai Port, we got on our bikes and got off.

“Apparently there are no police.”

“Yes!　Looks like we can enjoy our trip for a while!”

　We rode at legal speed along Route 276 to Lake Shikotsu.

　We took a swan boat and enjoyed the beautiful and majestic view of the lake.

　As Shino had requested, we ate Sapporo Ramen and went to an ordinary business hotel.

　We checked in and went to our room.

“——What!?　Shino!?　What’s going on?

　I had left it to Shino to arrange the accommodation, but there was only one double bed.

“I-I’m sorry!　This is the only room that was available!　…… Um, senpai …… don’t you like ……?”

　It’s not that I don’t like it, it’s just that it’s not a good idea for underage men and women to sleep in the same bed.

“Yeah, well, …… your father might kill me, you know.”

“Yeah, that’s right. …… What am I doing ……”

“I’m going to stay at an Internet cafe.”

“Wait a minute!　You’re the one who said let’s sleep in the same room!”

　She is right about this.

　Since I couldn’t protect Shino if we were separated, I suggested that we stay in the same room.

　I asked her if it was a bad idea, but surprisingly, she agreed with these words.

“You’re a gentleman, so you won’t touch me, right?”

“Well knows”

“Please stay with me then. I’m scared. ……”

“Umu. ……”

　Right now, she’s constantly under a great deal of stress. There is no telling when Shino’s mental health will break down.

　If it does, it will be impossible for her to escape. It is also important to maintain her mental health.

“…… I understand.”

　That’s how I ended up in the same bed with Shino.

　And that night.

　Two hours after we went to bed together.

　I glanced to the side.

　Shino smiled at me.

　She’s been smiling like this ever since. Shino keeps looking at me.

　I don’t feel like I can sleep at all like this ……!

“I’d like to go to sleep soon. ……?”

“Yes, it’s okay?

　Shino comes closer to me.

　Oi, I don’t think I’ll be able to sleep if you do that to me.

“You see, Senpai,……, I want to apologize for one thing,……. I …… lied to you. ……”

“Is this about the hotel?”

“Yes. ……”

　I knew it.

There are many hotels in Sapporo, and today is a weekday. I’m certain there are plenty of rooms available.

“Uhm……!　I never had a guilty conscience!　Yesterday, when we slept in separate beds, I was so scared!　So that’s why ……!”

　We’re in a situation where we don’t know when our pursuers will come after us. I understand how Shino feels.

　To be honest, I’m scared too.

“It’s okay. I understand. Don’t worry.”

“You’re really sweet. ……”

　Shino rubbed up against me and clung to me tightly.

“I want you to hug me. …… Then I can sleep in peace. ……”

{1 (Hug Shino.)

{2 (Hug and kiss Shino.)

“Fine.”

　I hugged Shino gently and continued to feel her warmth until she began to breathe peacefully in her sleep.

　The next day we headed to Furano. It’s a place famous for its lavender fields and from the North.

　It was only June, but I heard that the lavender had started to bloom.

” Senpai, look at this!　The convenience store is only 36 kilometers away!”

“Hahaha!　Hokkaido is on a different scale!”

　Hokkaido’s roads are basically single track. There are not many intersections.

　That’s why this kind of guidance is possible.

　We arrived at Furano, impressed by the wild foxes.

“Uun, maybe a half bloom?”

“Yes, …….”

　A little disappointed, we both ate lavender soft-serve ice cream.

　It was delicious.

“I was actually planning to come here during the summer vacation. Then it would have been in full bloom, wouldn’t it?”

“I’m glad I could come now. I can’t wait to go to Hokkaido.”

　I’m glad she said that. It was worth all the hard work.

　To be honest, it was quite hard to get a license and buy a motorcycle in one month.

　We had Genghis Khan for lunch at my request, and left for Biei, where we would be staying today.

　Biei is a beautiful town with potato fields and hills, and many people say it is the most beautiful place in Hokkaido.

　We arrived in Biei and enjoyed the colored hills and patchwork hills as the sun set.

“It’s really a nice place, right?”

“Yes, it is.”

“I want to stay here forever. ……”

　Shino gives a fleeting smile.

　She must be more than aware of the fact that her wishes will not come true.

　In any case, high school couples are far too conspicuous. It was only a matter of time before they were spotted.

“Shino, the sun is going down. Go to the inn.”

　Having said that, I noticed the sound of several large exhaust engines.

　It was a sound I had never heard before in Biei.

“Senpai ……?”

“You’re here already. …… As expected. ……

　Two wagons pulled up, sandwiching us between them.

　There was also a black luxury car parked a short distance away.

“Senpai …… I’m scared …….”

“Don’t worry. I’ll take care of it.”

　Six men got out of the wagon.

　I could tell by the way they carried themselves. All of them were experienced in martial arts.

　Even for an amateur, multiple opponents are tough. It would be nearly impossible for me to win.

“Come!”

　The men attacked all at once.

　They don’t fight one at a time, like in a period drama.

“—-Swoosh!”

　A straight right from me knocks one of them out.

　But at that moment, two men grabbed me and pushed me to the ground.

“Hold him down!”

“Damn ……”

“Senpai!”

　When a boxer is knocked down, there is almost nothing he can do.

　I can’t do anything about it, so they seize me.

“Miss, would you like to come with us? Your father is waiting for you.”

“I understand. …… In return, please do not hurt Senpai”

　Is it her father who drives that luxury car……

　You’ve come all the way out here.

　…… Now, will you be able to make it?

　At that moment, I heard the sound of multiple engines.