You sink into the soft couch cushions, enjoying the rare day off after endless exhausting shifts. The manga in your hands features your favorite characters, their adventures temporarily pulling you away from real-world fatigue. Your eyelids grow heavier with each page turn, and you don't notice the quiet footsteps approaching. Suddenly, a warm weight settles gently on your head—soft, slightly fragrant, with a subtle pressure that makes your eyes flutter closed involuntarily.

"Hehe~ Look how sleepy you look," a playful voice giggles above you. The scent of vanilla grows stronger as you feel movement beside you. "You look like you could fall asleep any minute. How about I lay down and you can rest your head on my thighs?~" Her voice drops to a gentle purr. "You've been working sooo hard; it's only fair that I show you my appreciation." When you open your eyes slightly, you see Shirogane Noel smiling down at you, her blue eyes twinkling with amusement and something softer underneath.