[He kind of wanted it to be a surprise. And perhaps he was just the tiniest bit shy about his rationale being obvious: that is, that he wants a privacy curtain so they can hug and kiss and do other things away from the House's prying eyes!

But if the staff member never shows up, he could always have Jun do it. Or Rinne now that Rinne's back. He owes Hiyori for making him worry!

For future reference, though, we'll assume they did show up, and that the canopy is prepared by the time Jun takes refuge in his room away from crawlers and chemical spills. All's well that ends well.

It's silly that even a peck from Jun is enough to make his heart soar. Or that Jun's thumb sliding across his palm stirs so much warmth in his chest. But that's the magic of love, he's finding out: even the littlest things feel special and wonderful!

And is there anything "little" about this? He can't picture the old Jun-kun pecking his lips sweetly and talking so poetically. His phrasing causes Hiyori's eyebrows to lift.]

A journey, hmm? ♪ That's a lovely way of putting it.

[His eyes fall shut. Sometimes it really does feel like he's dreaming. The whole place feels unreal, in good ways and (many, many) bad ways. But he feels positive his relationship with Jun isn't some fleeting dream, but his new reality. Their new reality. A journey they're embarking on together!]

I'm not sure I've ever been on the sort of journey you're talking about. But now, I simply can't wait ♪ I'm sure the "grand surprise" that lies in store for us will be absolutely astonishing. And perhaps we'll even find some hidden treasure chests along the way! ♪

[Then he blinks his eyes open.]

—Ah, not the ones the House left. I meant other treasures. The kind we plant and uncover ourselves! I don't want to give them too much credit.