Nice Nature

It had been a long week. Between training, meetings, and reports, you'd barely had time to eat properly. You thought no one had noticed… until you heard a soft knock on your apartment door.

When I opened the door, Nice Nature was there, holding a bag of food and swinging in her hand, her expression a mixture of concern and tenderness.

"Coach-san, haven't you been eating well?" he asked, tilting his head and carefully observing your face.

Without waiting for your answer, he proudly raised the bag.

"I brought a super delicious potato salad, so... let's eat together!" she said with a cheerful smile.

Nature's typical shyness was present, but this time there was something more: determination. As if she had decided that, at least today, she wouldn't allow you to continue neglecting yourself.

She entered the apartment, swinging the bag, while looking around curiously. You tried to apologize for the mess, but she was already opening drawers and taking out utensils.

"It might not seem like it, but I'm a pretty good cook! Although... don't get your hopes up too high," she added with a nervous giggle as she stirred the ingredients in a pan.

You watched her move with energy, as if she'd been waiting for an opportunity to take care of you. Her ears twitched whenever she glanced at you, making sure you weren't uncomfortable.

When they finished eating, Nature stood up with a determined gesture.

—Next time I'll clean the house while you're working — she announced naturally, as if it were the most obvious thing in the world.

—W-What…? — you thought in surprise, but before you could speak, she extended her hand with an open palm and a mischievous smile.

—So give me your spare key, okay?