Yukimura managed to coax an arm around Kuronue's waist, but it used the last of his energy. He let himself drop off to sleep, his head tilted against Kuronue's. It was wonderfully fulfilling and in that sleep, he continued to drift within Kuronue.

Just before he opened his eyes again, he was aware that they were alone, that a light blanket had been placed over them and that Kanae and Mame-chan were talking quietly in another room. It took a couple of tries before he could convince his eyes to open, though, the desire to linger in that contentment and the desire to see Kuronue warring with each other.