Life In The Limelight : I Married A Gamer Girl-Chapter 36: You Need Rest

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The faint glow of the computer screen lit up the otherwise dark room, accompanied by the soft clicking of keys. It was well past midnight, and the house was silent except for the occasional sound of rain tapping against the windows. Masako sat at her desk, her golden eyes fixed intently on the lines of code before her. She glanced over at the couch, where Kazuma lay sleeping, wrapped snugly in a blanket.

Kazuma had been pushing himself hard all week, staying up late and waking up early to tackle both the creative and technical aspects of Spirit Walker. But tonight, Masako had insisted that he get some proper rest. She had practically dragged him to the couch, promising that she'd handle things for the night. At first, he protested, but her firm tone and affectionate gaze left him no choice but to relent.

Now, Masako was determined to make good on her promise. A critical bug had surfaced in the game's mechanics—a game-breaking issue that caused the player's progression to halt unexpectedly. It was the kind of problem that could delay their timeline if not addressed immediately. Normally, Kazuma would be the one to handle this kind of issue, but Masako knew how much he loved focusing on the creative aspects of their work. She wanted to give him the freedom to do just that.

She leaned forward, her fingers flying across the keyboard as she combed through the code. "Alright," she muttered to herself, her golden eyes narrowing in concentration. "Where are you hiding, you little troublemaker?"

Hours passed as she meticulously debugged the system, testing different solutions and combing through layers of code. Her dark brown hair fell loose around her shoulders, and she occasionally pushed it back to keep it from falling into her face. Despite the growing fatigue, she pressed on, fueled by her desire to ease Kazuma's burden.

Every so often, she glanced over at him, her heart softening as she saw him sleeping peacefully. His light blue hair was slightly messy, and his face looked so calm and relaxed—a stark contrast to the stress he'd been carrying all week. Masako smiled softly, her resolve strengthening.

"You deserve to rest, dear," she whispered, turning back to the screen. "I've got this."

The night wore on, and the rain outside grew heavier, but Masako didn't waver. She worked tirelessly, pausing only to sip from the cup of tea she'd made earlier. Eventually, as the first rays of dawn began to peek through the curtains, her persistence paid off.

Her golden eyes lit up as the program ran without a hitch, the bug finally resolved. "Got you," she murmured triumphantly, a satisfied grin spreading across her face. She ran a few more tests to ensure everything was stable, double- and triple-checking her work before leaning back in her chair with a relieved sigh.

Turning toward the couch, she walked over quietly and knelt beside Kazuma. His light blue eyes fluttered open as she gently shook his shoulder, her soft smile the first thing he saw.

"Masako?" he mumbled groggily, sitting up slightly. "What time is it? Did you stay up all night?"

Masako nodded, brushing a strand of hair from his face. "I did, but it's fine. I fixed the bug."

Kazuma blinked, his mind still catching up. "You... fixed it? By yourself?"

"Of course," she said, her golden eyes sparkling. "You've been working so hard, dear. I wanted to make sure you could focus on the creative parts you love without stressing about the technical stuff."

Kazuma sat up fully, his light blue eyes filled with a mix of awe and gratitude. "Masako, you didn't have to do that. You need rest too."

She chuckled, sitting beside him and leaning her head against his shoulder. "I'll rest now that it's done. Besides, seeing you get the rest you needed was worth it. You've been running yourself ragged, Kazuma. You deserve to have one less thing on your plate."

Kazuma smiled, wrapping an arm around her waist and pulling her closer. "You're incredible, you know that? I don't know what I'd do without you."

Masako smirked, her golden eyes twinkling with playfulness despite her fatigue. "Probably still be stuck on that bug," she teased.

Kazuma laughed softly, pressing a kiss to her forehead. "Thank you, sweetie. For everything. I'll make sure you get some rest today."

"Deal," Masako murmured, closing her eyes and leaning into him. "But first, let's have breakfast together. I'm starving after all that debugging."

"Sounds like a plan," Kazuma replied, his light blue eyes softening as he held her close.

As the morning light filled the room, the storm outside finally began to calm, leaving the house quiet and peaceful once more. Together, Kazuma and Masako faced every challenge as a team, their love and partnership unwavering. No matter how daunting the task, they knew they could always count on each other—and that made all the difference.