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“It must be tough, Onii.”
“Yeah, well. I’m sorry you had to go through that Misora.”
“Not at all. But are you gonna be all right?”
“What do you mean?”
I know that Misora is worried about me.
But I also feel bad.
Because of me, Misora ended up being separated from her parents.
“You don’t have to act strong when it’s just the two of us, okay? It’s okay to say that it’s hard if it’s hard, okay?”
“No, I’m not acting strong. I’m fine.”
“Then good. Don’t you have something more to say to me than that? You seem to have that look.”
“I’m no match for you.”
Apparently, Misora knows everything.
I’m really no match for her at all.
I’ve always known that if I was worried or thinking about something, she would found out right away.
“So, what is it that you wanna talk about that Towa Nee san has to leave?”
“What do you think about Mom and Dad?”
“What? So suddenly.”
“It’s important. Answer me.”
What I’m going to talk about now is what Amane san told me today about my parents.
I know that Misora doesn’t really feel attached her parents, but they are still her one and only parents.
So, if Misora doesn’t like it, I’m going to refuse Amane san’s proposal.
“Um. I’m not sure. They rarely been home much since I was a kid. I don’t remember them playing with me much. I was more concerned with Runa Nee .”
“That may be so.”
“So, what kind of important things do you have to talk about?”
“Well, Amane san asks us to represent. There will be a trial during that process, and there is a possibility that our Mom and Dad will be arrested.
Are you okay with that, Misora?”
“Yeah. It doesn’t matter. I didn’t really like those two. Besides, I can’t forgive the people who treated my brother like that.”
Misora crossed her arms and said so.
Apparently, Misora did not like those two very much either.
“I see. Then, I’ll ask Amane san to do something for me. Is there anything you wanna tell me, Misora?”
“Well, it’s nothing important, but do you mind if I hug you a little?”
“I don’t mind, but why?”
She used to hug me a lot, but lately she has not done that kind of direct skinship.
I wonder if she wants to be pampered once in a while?
“I’ve been anxious for a long time. Onii got kicked out of the house and didn’t come back for a day. I thought he might have died, and I was so anxious and worried. But now I’m so happy that Onii is here in front of me and we can talk alone.”
Misora had tears in her eyes.
It seemed that I had made her quite anxious.
“I see. I’m sorry for making you worry.”
I hugged Misora who had cried right in front of me.
The warmth of her body is directly felt, and I feel a little relieved.
I’m still alive.
I could feel that.
I can hear my heart beating.
It’s a great relief.
“Onii doesn’t have to apologize ! I couldn’t have done anything when he was in trouble. Even though Onii always helps me.”
“No, that’s not true. In fact, you have shown yourself to me like this, haven’t you? And when I hold you in my arms like this, it reminds me of the old days and makes me feel safe. Besides, you believed in me when even our parents didn’t. That alone is enough to save me. You’re the second person who has believed in me.”
Rubbing her back, I tell her what I’m thinking in as gentle a voice as possible.
Maybe it was because I thought that would make Misora feel more at ease than if I strangely tried to control my words or be too forceful.
“Is that so?”
“That’s right. So it’s not like Misora isn’t doing anything. Just having someone who believes in me makes me feel a lot better.”
“I see. I’m glad to hear that. Ehehe”
Misora was smiling happily.
The way she smiled was the same as in the past, which made me feel relieved.
“I know things are gonna be tough from now on, but let’s work together and do our best.”
“Yeah ! I’ve always wanted to ask you, what is the relationship between Towa Nee san and Onii? I know she called you a friend at the time, but that was the first time she called you that, right?”
What kind of relationship?
It’s true that Amane san called me a friend, but when she saved me, we were complete strangers~.
I don’t know how to explain it.
“When we first met, it was just that we actually went to the same high school.”
“When was the first time you met?”
“That was yesterday.”
“Isn’t that strange ! Mainly the distance between you. And how nice is Towa Nee san to be so nice to someone she’s barely met !?”
“That’s what I think, too.”
I asked her a little about it yesterday, but she just shrugged it off and never told me the real reason why she did it.
“Did you ask her why?”
“I did, but she didn’t tell me.”
“How did you two meet?”
“Well, you see…”
If I told the truth, I would make Misora worry.
But Misora probably won’t let it slide.
What am I supposed to do?
“Onii? I won’t let you go until you tell me, okay?”
Misora was smiling at me, but her eyes weren’t smiling at all.
So scary.
After this, I had to be questioned by Misora all the time until Amane san came to call us.
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“Did you talk properly?”
After dinner
Misora went back to her room and I stayed in Amane san’s room.
I was in the middle of washing dishes.
“I think we talked about what we needed to talk about.”
“Fufu. I guess it got through.”
“You mean the eye contact?”
“Yes, that’s right. I was afraid you wouldn’t notice, but I’m glad you did.”
Amane san was sitting on the sofa, looking at me and smiling.
It seems that my guess was not wrong.
“Well, you would have noticed if she had stared at you meaningfully like that.”
“I wonder. I don’t think many people would notice the meaning. Well, it doesn’t matter. What did Misora chan says about the trial?”
“She didn’t oppose it. Misora had her own feelings about her parents.”
“I see. But still, parents who don’t trust their children are probably not good parents.”
“I think that may be so. So, may I ask you to repeat what you said before?”
“Of course. Leave it to me. I think there will be an opportunity to be asked for more details in about a week’s time, so I would appreciate it if you and Misora could answer my questions at that time.”
“Of course.”
That should take care of my parents’ problem.
The next thing I need to think about is what to do about them.
It’s not just them.
But also the people I’ve treated as friends, but who have turned their backs on me and cursed me out. I can’t forgive them.
“….Are you all right?”
“What do you mean?”
“You don’t even realize it. Sometimes you look very distressed. You didn’t look like that before because Misora was there, but the moment she left, you made a gloomy face.”
“Is that so?”
I was not aware that I had such a face.
I wasn’t aware of it at all.
“Yeah. That’s why I was worried about you.”
“I’m sorry if I’m worrying you. I’m fine.”
“You are? I hope so.”
Amane san took her eyes off of me after saying that.
I don’t think I can hide anything from her.
“Then, I’m going back to my room. Good night, Amane san.”
“Yes. Good night.”
The dishes are already washed, so I leave Amane-san’s room and go back to my room.
I took a quick shower and went to bed.
It’s only been two days since I’ve been in this room, but I feel comfortable here.
I don’t know why.
“Tomorrow is the day I have to go to school. But I’ll be fine. I have two people who trust me. That’s why I can still move forward.”
Amane and Misora are by my side.
I don’t have to worry about what others say anymore.
Whether they abuse me or humiliate me, my goal is still the same.
“I’ll get my revenge. I don’t care about restoring my honor.”
I realize again how ugly I am when I think like this.
But that’s okay for now.
That’s what I thought and went to sleep.
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