BanG Dream: The Unexpected Part-Timer

Kokoro's Nursing Mode

Ugh... the lingering heat on my tongue is a constant reminder of Kokoro's spicy surprise.

Slowly, I forced my eyes open, greeted by the soft glow of daylight filtering through the curtains.

What time is it?

My phone lay on the desk beside the bed, just within arm's reach. I reached for it to check the time.

As I started to stir, I overheard Kokoro's voice outside my room.

"I have an idea on how to make Kyo-kun happy once he's awake!"

Interesting... I decided to play along and feigned being still asleep. With careful movements, I adjusted myself to appear peacefully slumbering, although the sweat on my back and the heaviness in my head betrayed the act.

Kokoro burst into the room, her face lit up with a radiant smile. "Good morning, Kyo-kun!" She rushed to my side, her excitement palpable. "Ara? He's still sleeping?"

"Maybe we should let him rest after all," Misaki suggested hesitantly.

I maintained my charade, silently amused by their concern.

"No can't do! We have to treat him!"

Misaki seemed to agree reluctantly, "Well, I'll go see if there's something we can help him. I'll be right back."

Kokoro applauded Misaki's idea. "I see! Good idea, Misaki!!"

As Misaki left the room, Kokoro was contemplating how to rouse me from my pretend slumber.

I observed her amusing struggle, tapping her chin and gazing at the ceiling. Then, her face lit up with a brilliant idea, and she smiled widely.

"I know! I heard that kissing someone's lips can make them wake up! Well then, Kyo-kun, I will kiss you right away!"

Eh? What?!

Before I could react, Kokoro swiftly got on top of me. "Uwah! Kyo-kun's face is so cute!! Well then! Prepare yourself!" she exclaimed, poised to kiss me.

Reacting quickly, I opened my eyes and blurted out, "I'm awake!"

"Ah! Kyo-kun! Good morning!!"

"G-Good morning, Kokoro-chan... Please get off of me," I requested, feeling relief and embarrassment.

Kokoro, still beaming, hopped off, seemingly unfazed. "Did it work? Did you wake up all happy and refreshed?"

"Well, I'm certainly awake now," I chuckled, trying to shake off the lingering drowsiness. "What's all this commotion about anyway?"

Kokoro beamed with enthusiasm, that even I couldn't understand.

"To make you feel better, I will be taking care of you! But before that, stay still, Kyo-kun!"

"Eh? W-where are you going?"

"Hehe! Just watch!" she replied mischievously.

As Kokoro exited my room, a sudden realization hit me—I hadn't noticed before, but she was wearing a robe.

A few moments later, she knocked on the door before reentering, unveiling her new attire. My eyes widened at the sight of Kokoro dressed in a nurse outfit.

"Taadaa!"

"D-don't 'taadaa' me... What's with the getup all of a sudden?!" I stammered, caught off guard.

"What are you talking about, Kyo-kun? I'm a nurse, and you will be the patient!"

"...Eh?"

Kokoro, fully committed to her role, approached me with an imaginary clipboard in hand. "Alright, Mr. Nakasone, let's start the checkup! How are you feeling today?"