And just why is this pathetic, silly man looking up at her like that? With such a wistful, sad expression. Maybe it had something to do with that unspoken breakup when they talked about the swan boats? She wasn't sure what exactly his expression was conveying besides just being pathetic and sad.

Really, the more mystifying thing was how she found that so endearing. Like rescuing a kitten from a storm drain.

"Your back will thank me in the morning," she chuckled, untying her obi and walking to the other side of the bed. She didn't let the yukata fall open, but she very well couldn't sleep with a snug obi on, right?