Chapter 35A Bad Day (Problems with Girls)
'A Good Big Sis'. I don't have such a big sis. Even so, why did we end up like this today? Isn't it because we vented our unwarranted frustrations on each other, criticizing each other, not holding back at all like we always do? Isn't this what we call a 'family'?
"The Queen who would send me errands without a single word of thanks, who would lie down on the living room sofa as if she owns the place, who would complain while playing her smartphone while stuffing her cheeks with meat buns─ Big Sis was that kind of person, right? If you stop doing that, then you're not my Big Sis anymore."
"Ugh... ...Y-You're..."
I'm not really an 'M'. Hence, I don't feel like getting beaten up all the time, or being treated like an errand boy for no reason. If she's still the 'Big Sis' I used to have, then she'll be fine, that's fine. But the frustration that's building up in her chest is something she can't help but feel, isn't it? It makes sense that she'd try to hold back when she's out there somewhere, but at home, in the family circle, I don't want her to hold back either. I don't expect that.
"─At the very least, I prefer you to be like that kind of Big Sis."
"What...?"
"That's why, something like a gentle attitude is just a nuisance, so please spare me from it."
Please, I'm begging you, Big Sis.
This is really embarrassing. I said it. Seriously, what kind of joke is this?! In the end, I basically told her, 'Please stay the way you are now'. Seriously, Yuuki-senpai, this resentment, I'll never forget this, really.
I'll never talk about something serious like this in front of Big Sis anymore.
"..."
"...What's wrong?"
"...Nothing, though, really."
Big Sis seemed to have something to say.
I looked at her with a 'Do you have a problem?' look, but she looked back at me with a flat face. I know what she's thinking, 'This boy, I can't believe he can say something like this.', right?
I can tell that my expression must have been disgusting. But I also didn't like the fact that Big Sis just looked at me with a flat face without saying anything.
So, I stared at her back and she finally opened her mouth.
"Are you really sure about this? This might be the last chance for me to be nice to you, you know?"
"Hey, why is this the last chance? Please be kind to me."
"Huh? Which one do you really want?"
It's not about what I think it is, is it? Why are you so full of motivation to bully me? It's true, you're really scary.
Could it be, do you only have 0 or 100? I know you don't like this idea but you can buy me buns for no particular reason, right? And, if you don't mind, you can also share some of that Häagen ice cream with me─
"Huh?"
"Don't just 'Huh?' me like that. How many times do I have to say this before you're satisfied?"
"No, it's not that. Behind you, there are people behind you."
"Hmm? Behind me? What are you suddenly talking about—?"
I turned around. Approaching me from the door was a girl, accompanied by another girl from Volleyball Club who was trying desperately to stop the previous girl.
Hmm? Hmm? This is weird... ...Is this just a hallucination? Why is my classmate and the girl I love in this place? And, why does she seem so angry?
"Natsuka─"
"How could you say that to your own big sis!!!"
"Eh?!"
Eh, wait, my collar... ...Eh?! Wh-Why the hell?! Why is Natsukawa this angry!? On the contrary, why is she here?!! Big Sis? Hmm? What do you mean...? ...Don't tell me that they heard everything we just talked about?!
"Eh...?"
"Are you stupid?! Saying something like 'You're a s*#t' will only make your big sis sad! Hurry up and apologize!"
"Wait, Aichi, stop it! Sajocchi's so silent like that...! She's completely motionless!"
Natsukawa snapped at me, then Ashida came to the rescue. As I understand it now, she's still wearing her Volleyball Club uniform. With your armor and everything, are you some sort of girls riot police tasked with suppressing protesters? But, wow, your dazzling legs illuminated by the setting sun are really just a sight to behold... ...What a great Volleyball Club member.
"H-Hmm... ...Ashida...?"
"Sorry! We're really sorry! But, don't worry! We only heard the very last part!"
"..."
What will happen from now on? What should I do...? And also, did they hear us?
With Natsukawa holding my collar, I stood silently.
Finally, she let go. Even so, Natsukawa still had to be restrained by Ashida.
She scares me more than Big Sis right now, what is this? It's the same as this afternoon, but what exactly did I do to her? Is she getting back at me again for what I did recently... ...I mean, up until now to her? If that's the case, then I'll happily accept it.
As I was left confused, I looked back, my eyes meeting with Big Sis'. She wasn't sad at all. On the contrary, just like me, she was speechless because of the sudden appearance of Natsukawa and Ashida. Big Sis continued to look between the two of them, her eyes wide open.
After that, she gave me a tired look.
"...You're..."
"Please, don't say anything."
I beg you earnestly. Even if I want to talk by opening my mouth slightly, I can't make a manly voice at the moment either. With this kind of timing, I don't dare to speak frankly to Natsukawa the way I spoke to Big Sis earlier. How do I say it... for some reason, I, too, don't care anymore.
"Hey, you, are you listening?! This is not the attitude you should have towards someone older than you! If you act like this and set a bad example for Airi in any way, I will never forgive you, okay?!"
"H-Huh...?"
"Oh, wait, Sajocchi...! There's a good reason for this! I'm serious! So, can you come with us for a while?! Think of it as doing me a favor!"
"O-Okay..."
I don't really understand, but Ashida seemed desperate, so let's follow them now. I mean, I can see Goddess Natsukawa being held back by Ashida's young body, so why not?
"Wataru."
"..."
I was called out by Big Sis. Does she want to stop me?
With the appearance of Natsukawa and Ashida, it was undeniable that the atmosphere had become faint for everyone. Yeah, that's fine. But, I hope she's not in a bad mood like she usually is... ...she's not angry? Isn't she?
"I... ...You who usually act like an errand boy, I prefers you like that."
"...Really... ...keep it in moderation. Please."
What a usual big sis. Does she not realize the outrageous words she just said? And I'm the one who can tolerate this, like me, right?
So? She's not angry anyway, right? That's good then... ...she's not going to ask for some Häagen ice cream after this, is she? Hey, me, why are you so scared now?
We'll see each other again at home. Hence, I didn't find the need to question her further than this. Once I get home, Big Sis will probably be rolling around on the sofa again in her usual clothes. And then, when I said 'Are you on your way', you would reply, 'Shut up!.' and kick me like always. This 'half-baked' and messy relationship is what describes me and Big Sis.
In the end, I wasn't sure what the real problem was and whether it had been solved or not.
♦
For those students who have just returned from school, it's already quite late in the afternoon.
Now, for some reason, I found myself at a family restaurant with Natsukawa and Ashida. Since it was late in the evening, I sent a message to Mom, saying that I didn't need to have dinner, but I got a message back, 'It's fine, just don't get caught by the cops', which were kind words from Mom who practically said that any crime is fine as long as I don't get caught. Mom...
We arrived at a dining table, and finished ordering food. As we received drinking water for the three of us, Ashida postured like someone who was ready to talk. Since she was rushing to put on her normal uniform, I could see wrinkles all over her body. Not just Natsukawa, even Ashida looked a bit annoyed... ...Scary...
"For starters, I'm sorry that we overheard the conversation between you and your big sis. We were looking for you... ...we saw you on the rooftop, so without thinking..."
"Oh, I see. It's okay, it's fine."
"Y-Yeah... ...Sorry."
I vaguely remembered that I had said some embarrassing things, but... ...it was only related to me and Big Sis, so there's no reason to talk about it here, right?
I tried to hide my embarrassment with a casual tone, but then as if tidying up her clothes, Ashida brought my face close to hers, whispering something to me.
"Hey... ...So, it's about Aichi today... ...It's not like she's a bit too crazy, is it?"
"Yeah, of course."
Ashida must have heard the nuance of 'She's so cute' in my voice, because she looked at me with a blank stare.
It's great that Ashida is the one who is always around me and Natsukawa. Her guessing ability is on another level.
As for the Natsukawa in question, she was crossing her arms, her face staring in another direction with a clearly spoiled mood, sitting next to Ashida.
She was even pouting, what was going on? Yeah, she is as cute as ever!
"You're very lucky, aren't you, Sajocchi. To have two girls accompany you this late, hmm?"
"Oh, yeah..."
After she said that just now, I realized what kind of situation this was. I was having dinner with two of my classmates (and both are girls). What was going on? I really don't know the reason why I was pulled here...
Natsukawa was still looking out the window. Ashida saw that, got annoyed, and patted Natsukawa's nape.
"Hey, Aichi! I'll tell him if you don't want to!"
"...D-Do it as you please!"
"Actually, I wanted you to tell him! But, if I leave you alone, you won't be able to tell him at any point, so Aichi, I'll tell him on your behalf!"
"Ugh..."
Impossible, why are the two of them fighting each other? What? Is this a fight? Seriously?
It's very rare for me to find Ashida and Natsukawa fighting each other. From my point of view, it seems that they're trying to win me over from the other... ...or not. Excuse me, honorable waitress? Why are you looking at me like that? It's usually the two people in front of me that you should be staring at, right? Hey, please stop...
Author's Note:
Waitress: "Eh... ...what's with these three customers... ...Ew..."
TL: Reeze27
ED: Reeze27
PR: Reeze27
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