In Tokyo: They are heavily dependent on me

Chapter 95. A film for three, the one who doesn't deserve a name.

Xun dragged her exhausted body home; the sun was already almost setting.

Sweat acts as an adhesive, causing the skin to stick tightly to the fabric of clothing. When the wind blows, it becomes icy cold, which is extremely uncomfortable.

"Welcome back...brother?"

Seeing that Kaoru hadn't even had time to change his shoes before heading upstairs, Rin sensed a strange aura emanating from him.

"Brother... what's wrong?"

Xun walked upstairs without saying a word.

Answer me!

In her haste, she rushed forward and stared at Kaoru with a slightly annoyed expression.

The moment Rin's gaze fell on that face, she was completely stunned.

They have no emotions whatsoever, and cannot even feel anything as a human being living in this world.

All I could feel was the cold.

"Ah... it's Rin. I'm sorry... something unpleasant happened. Let me have some peace and quiet."

Xun shook off her hand that was gripping her wrist, and her body swayed as if she were being manipulated, and she walked upstairs.

The footsteps gradually faded, and soon after, the sound of a door closing could be heard.

"elder brother......"

Rin looked worriedly at the wooden staircase leading to the second floor, which was no longer covered by light and had become somewhat dim.

What exactly happened...?

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"Brother, I've left dinner at the door."

"If you ruin your health by not eating properly, I will definitely not forgive you."

When Rin knocked on Kaoru's door, she immediately pressed her ear to it. It was very quiet, and she could faintly hear the sound of breathing.

Although I really want to know what happened, since my brother said something like "let me have some peace and quiet," it's best not to disturb him rashly...

......

You idiot! How could you possibly do something like that!

She's my sister! Not some insignificant stranger... Why choose to bear this alone?

If you're unhappy about something, just say it. Why draw such clear lines? They're not in a relationship where it doesn't matter whether they're distant or close. She won't agree to this stupid approach.

I'm so angry! I'm extremely angry!

Rin puffed out her cheeks forcefully because she was unhappy that Kaoru had chosen to hide what had happened from her, and the feeling of worry had lingered in her heart since the very beginning.

That's enough...

click -

As she pondered these things with distress, the tightly closed door in front of her was opened.

Kaoru was looking outside through a partially opened crack.

"Brother...I...!"

"Come in."

The body makes the next move on its own.

The door was closed.

Kaoru took a few steps back, then bent her body downwards.

"I'm so sorry! I was really mean to Rin when I got back... I've been thinking about this the whole time, wondering what I should do if Rin gets angry..."

"Anyway... I was wrong, and I'm reflecting on it. Please don't be angry!"

You could tell from Xun's slightly trembling shoulders that he was indeed reflecting on his actions.

"Taking my personal emotions onto Rin... that's wrong to do. I'm the older brother, I should realize that..."

"If you want to admit your mistake, just saying it won't do any good, brother."

Rin's mood had clearly improved. She placed the plate on the bedside table, and out of the corner of her eye, she noticed an open homework assignment on the desk near the window.

"I know... I'm prepared to admit my mistake."

"When you say 'enlightenment,' do you mean you'll try your best to fulfill any request I make?"

"Ah, yes."

"In that case—"

Just as Kaoru was ready to kneel and apologize.

Those words came out of Rin's mouth so easily.

"Marry me, brother."

Xun looked ahead in astonishment.

My brain suddenly became incredibly chaotic, and even basic functions stopped.

All the ideas I had before have now become a blank.

Then, a moment later, a look of bewilderment appeared on his face.

"Pfft... Brother, what's with that reaction? You didn't actually take it seriously, did you?"

In an instant, everything became clear.

Xun's tense nerves relaxed, and he exhaled a heavy, murky breath, clearly relieved.

"Seriously, don't just say such important things as a joke. I was startled."

"It's just because my brother is too stupid; he can't even tell the difference between a joke and the truth."

"Rin is being very serious!"

"That kind of thing doesn't happen!"

A relaxed smile appeared on Rin's face.

Kaoru thought to herself that the two must have resumed their previous relationship.

He had been hungry for a while, and his stomach was rumbling in protest. He put the plate on the desk and began to enjoy the meatballs mixed with seaweed.

Because it was made by Rin, it tastes as delicious as ever.

The saltiness of the seaweed and the umami flavor of the meatballs are fully delivered to the teeth. After a gentle bite, the rich broth will provide a wonderful experience for the taste buds in a short time.

I can feel with an unparalleled depth that this body is living as a 'human'.

The power of food... is truly amazing in some respects.

"Brother, the way you're eating right now is really unseemly."

Seeing Kaoru chewing the meatballs in a rather disheveled manner, Rin stood beside her, cupping her face in her hands and teasing her.

"It doesn't matter, does it?"

Kaoru continued to bury her head in her food, constantly stuffing it into her mouth.

"Anyway... Rin and I have never been reserved about these things. Our relationship just naturally turned out this way when it reached a certain point."

Upon closer examination, this is indeed the case.

Only in Rin's presence does this body feel like it can entrust everything to her with peace of mind.

"Brother is so boring. What's with this kind of confession-like talk?"

Rin muttered softly beside her, while Kaoru watched intently as she ate the food she had prepared.

Dinner was finished quickly.

While tidying her desk, Rin leaned close to Kaoru, who was holding a pen and writing something intently.

"So...brother, what happened today that made you react like that?"

"That kind of reaction? Rin is referring to...?"

"That's when my brother pushed me away!"

"Huh? You're kidding, right? I could really do something so cruel to Rin?"

Xun showed a startled reaction; he now looked more like a victim.

"Never mind... I won't force you to say what you don't want to say, brother."

Rin planned to leave.

Suddenly remembering something, she turned around and spoke in a threatening tone.

"However, if my brother tries to hide anything from me, I'll get angry, understand?"

"......Understood!"