My Sister Is Bronya

"It's just..." Bronya was momentarily speechless, unsure how to explain. In the end, she simply took out a handkerchief and vigorously wiped Ishiu's head.

She didn't want Ishiu to carry the scent of other women. If Seele found out when they returned, she would be so sad.

"Mei, why is your face so red?" Kiana asked Raiden Mei on the Hyperion, noticing her flushed cheeks and the blush that even spread to her fair neck. She looked a bit suspicious.

"Ah... I was afraid you'd be waiting long, so I ran a bit fast," Raiden Mei said, turning her face away shyly. She rarely lied, especially to her friends, and the feeling gave her a sense of transgression.

Yet, this feeling inexplicably brought her a strange pleasure. Even when looking at Kiana, she couldn't help but think:

Kiana, you haven't kissed Ishiu yet, have you? You haven't! Ishiu's first kiss wasn't with you, it was with me, Raiden Mei!

Cough cough... But a kiss on the forehead between siblings, is that really so bad? It's probably quite normal, right?

Raiden Mei tried to comfort herself.

She didn't know what she was thinking at the time. She had only intended to give him a farewell hug, but looking at Ishiu's somewhat youthful yet handsome face, an inexplicable impulse surged within her, and she kissed him.

However, one thing was certain: she had no regrets at all. In fact, she felt a little happy, especially when she remembered Ishiu's stunned expression at the time, which made her want to laugh.

Ahhh! This child is just too adorable! I want to hug him more!

Right, he said he owed me three favors. Should I...

Putting aside Kiana and Mei, who had followed Theresa to St. Freya Academy, Ishiu and Bronya were already on a plane from the neighboring city, heading back to Siberia.

After some more time, they finally returned to the familiar orphanage. It was already six in the evening, and the sky had begun to darken.

Ishiu stood at the orphanage's main entrance, looking back at the place he had left four months ago with a sense of nostalgia. It was just as he remembered it, unchanged.

"Let's go in. Everyone misses you," Bronya said, standing beside him, her voice softening.

"Mhm," Ishiu nodded, took a deep breath, and pushed open the orphanage door.

It was dinnertime at the orphanage, and everyone was gathered in the first-floor living room. Ishiu's sudden entrance drew everyone's attention.

When the children saw it was Ishiu, they were all stunned.

"Hi everyone! Hu Han San is back!" Ishiu put down his backpack, smiled, and waved at the children.

"Ishiu-gege!"

"It's Ishiu-gege! He's back!"

His words were like a stone dropped into still water, instantly creating ripples.

The next second, all the children rushed towards him. Rosaliya, running at the forefront, didn't even brake and crashed straight into Ishiu's arms. Fortunately, Ishiu's physical condition was far stronger than before; otherwise, a headbutt like that might have made him cough up two pounds of blood.

"You jerk, Ishiu! Where have you been all this time?!" Rosaliya hugged Ishiu's neck tightly, rubbing her head against him as if venting, her voice laced with tears.

"Ishiu, it's been a while. Welcome home," Liliya said, much calmer. She hugged one of Ishiu's arms, her eyes warm.

"Ishiu-gege!"

Then, a swarm of little ones rushed forward, piling on top of each other like a human pyramid, completely surrounding Ishiu. Within seconds, several lolis were clinging to him, with Rosaliya taking up the most space.

"Alright, stop crying, everyone. I'm back now, aren't I?" Ishiu felt both touched and helpless. Looking at the little ones surrounding him, with all the chattering and crying in his ears, his head felt twice as big.

He had no choice but to cast a pleading glance at Bronya.

Bronya didn't let him down this time. She clapped her hands, her voice clear and cool, "Okay, everyone, quiet down. And Liliya, be careful, Ishiu's arm is injured."

Bronya's authority in the orphanage was no less than Cocolia's. As soon as she spoke, all the children fell silent.

"Is Ishiu hurt?" Rosaliya looked up, her face full of worry as she looked at Ishiu's arm, which was wrapped in thick bandages.

"It's nothing, just a minor injury, it's fine," Ishiu smiled. His current physical condition had already surpassed human limits, not just in strength but also in recovery.

Moreover, he had spent a few hours cultivating mana on the plane back, which had accelerated his wound healing. If the bandages were removed, the wound beneath would already be starting to scar.

"Ishiu, where have you been all this time? We were all so worried," Liliya asked softly.

Cocolia naturally wouldn't tell them the truth about Ishiu's disappearance, only saying that he was on a long mission and would be back after a considerable time.

So, while they were worried, they weren't overly anxious. Now that Ishiu had finally returned, they were eager to hear about his experiences.

As for this, Ishiu and Bronya had already coordinated their stories on the way back. They concocted a simple tale and managed to fool the little ones.

"Oh, right! I brought gifts for everyone this time. Do you want them?" After finishing his story, Ishiu smoothly changed the subject and took out a large number of gifts from his backpack. These were all purchased in the Far East, intended to appease the little ones.

"Yes! Ishiu-gege is the best!" Seeing the gifts, the little ones immediately became overjoyed, showering Ishiu's face with kisses, leaving him covered in their drool.

Even though it was sticky, Ishiu was very happy. This feeling of being home was truly wonderful.

"Come, come, everyone gets one. Don't snatch, or I won't give it to you."

Chapter Eighty-Four: Seele: I like Ishiu-gege the most... and Bronya-jiejie too.

After distributing all the gifts, Ishiu sent the little ones away. After all, he had one very important person to see.

Ishiu followed Bronya to his room. He pushed the door open, and the furnishings inside were exactly as he remembered.

"Seele... is she in here?" Ishiu asked hesitantly, looking at the empty room.

"Mm-hmm," Bronya nodded, her expression a little downcast. "Seele always comes to your room after she quantizes. If she's back, she'll definitely be here."

"...I understand," Ishiu pursed his lips and said to Bronya, "Then I'll wait for her here. You go ahead and do your thing, don't worry about me."

"Okay, if you need anything, just come to my room to find me." Bronya knew Ishiu needed to rest, so she didn't linger and turned to leave.

Ishiu: "..."

Was it his imagination, or did he feel like Bronya was hinting at something?

I suspect you're driving, but I have no evidence.jpg.

Shaking his head, he tossed those messy thoughts out of his mind. Ishiu lay on the bed, looking at the familiar ceiling, feeling the soft comforter. For a moment, he had the illusion of being back four months ago.

"Seele..." Ishiu whispered, a wave of fatigue washing over him. He closed his eyes and gradually drifted off to sleep.

Ishiu didn't know how long he slept, but when he woke up, he felt like someone had joined him in his embrace. The person's warm breath tickled his chest, and the familiar scent from his nose told Ishiu who it was without even looking.

"See...le?"

Ishiu looked down. By the faint silver light from the window, he saw the familiar silhouette, curled up on his chest, eyes closed, seemingly fast asleep.

Ishiu looked at the girl he hadn't seen in four months. She seemed to have grown a little, but she had also gotten thinner. Her fair, jade-like skin looked even more radiant under the moonlight, as if coated with a thin veil.

Ishiu couldn't help but reach out and gently touch the girl's cheek.

Seele's cheeks were as soft and smooth as ever. The extreme tenderness made him wonder if he was squeezing a piece of tender, moist tofu.

"Seele... it's been a long time." Ishiu hugged Seele's back, holding her tighter, burying his head in her hair and deeply inhaling the delicate fragrance of the girl.

His movements, perhaps a little too large, caused Seele's eyelashes to flutter slightly. Then, slowly, she opened her eyes.

"Ishiu... Gege?"

"Mm, I'm here," Ishiu said softly.

"Ishiu Gege... is it really you? Am I dreaming, Seele?" Seele raised her small face, blinked her eyes, and somewhat confusedly reached out a small hand, gently covering Ishiu's face, as if to confirm if the person before her was real or an illusion.

"Of course not, I'm back, Seele." Ishiu nuzzled Seele's small hand, looking at her with a smile.

Seele stared blankly at him for more than ten seconds. The expression on her face changed rapidly, from joy to excitement. In the end, her eyes turned red, and a mist seemed to quickly gather in her azure blue eyes.

"Ishiu Gege! Wuwuwu! That's great! You, you... I finally get to see you again!!!"

Seele suddenly burst into tears, large drops of tears sliding down her cheeks and soaking Ishiu's clothes.

She hugged Ishiu's shoulders tightly, pressing her small body into his embrace, as if to ensure he wouldn't run away again.

She was crying, crying very hard. Her childish sobs echoed throughout the room, and even the bright moon outside seemed affected, hiding half of its face behind the dark clouds.

When Seele couldn't find Ishiu in the Sea of Quantum, she had despaired. She thought she would never see the brother who treated her like a little sister again in this lifetime.

After she quantized, the world became incredibly blurry in her eyes. She was all alone in the entire world, and she didn't know where to go. So, every time, she would come to Ishiu's room and lie on that bed, as if she could meet Ishiu again in her dreams.

But now, the dream was over, and she saw Ishiu in reality. The emotions that had accumulated over four months erupted at this moment. Seele cried until she was breathless, but she couldn't bear to be even a little bit apart from Ishiu.

Ishiu said nothing, just gently patted her back and stroked her head, offering silent comfort.

When Seele had vented enough and her crying gradually subsided, Ishiu smiled and teased, "Seele, you really are a girl who can 'cry' out water. Look, you've soaked my clothes."

"Ishiu Gege... I'm sorry, I got too excited..." Seele's face immediately turned red. Her small face, already rosy from crying, became even more flushed.

She looked at the front of Ishiu's shirt, which was soaked with her tears, and said shyly, "Ishiu Gege, take off your clothes."

"Mm." Ishiu patted Seele's back, signaling her to get off him. Then he sat up in bed and decisively took off his t-shirt, revealing the well-defined muscle contours underneath.

Seele covered her eyes, but couldn't help but peek through her fingers at Ishiu's body. She was so embarrassed that her earlobes turned red.

After Ishiu changed into new clothes, she still didn't dare to open her eyes, afraid her heart would beat too fast and she might faint.

That would be too embarrassing.

"Seele, I'm done." Seeing her still tightly shut eyes, Ishiu couldn't help but chuckle. After a few months apart, Seele was still so cute.

"Ishiu Gege..." Seele opened her eyes and looked at Ishiu, who stood before her with a smile. For a moment, she was lost in thought.

She opened her mouth. In the past few months, she had thought of countless things to say to Ishiu, but when they finally met, it was as if something was blocking her throat, and she couldn't say anything.

In the end, she just lowered her head and whispered, "I'm sorry... Ishiu Gege."

"Hmm? Why are you saying sorry?"

"Because if it weren't for me, you wouldn't have fallen into the Sea of Quantum..." Seele bit her lip, a look of deep guilt on her face.

She had always wondered, if she hadn't been so timid back then, always needing Ishiu to protect her, would they have had a different outcome?

"So that's what you're thinking about." Ishiu shrugged and said in a relaxed tone, "I thought you were going to say something else. Didn't I tell you? It's only natural for an older brother to protect his younger sister. If something had happened to you right in front of me, I would be the one regretting it to the point of hitting the wall."

"But..."

"No 'buts'. Here, open your mouth and eat candy." Ishiu didn't want to hear Seele blaming herself anymore. He simply took out a lollipop from his pocket, unwrapped it, and put it in Seele's mouth.

"Mmph... Ishiu Gege, you're always like this..." Seele mumbled, holding the sweet lollipop in her mouth, but a smile appeared on her face.

"Oh, right, let me tell you something interesting. Do you know what happened after I entered the Sea of Quantum?" Ishiu took the opportunity to change the subject.

"What happened?" Seele's attention was successfully diverted. She looked at Ishiu curiously and asked.

"Heh heh, come on, let's go somewhere else to chat." Ishiu looked out the window. The night view was nice, with the moon and stars. It was the perfect weather for flirting, no, ahem... for bonding with his little sister.

Ishiu extended his hand to Seele. Seele's face flushed slightly as she obediently placed her hand in his. Then, feeling a strong force pull her, her vision blurred, and she was scooped up into Ishiu's arms in a bridal carry.

"Huh? I-Ishiu-gege... W-what are you doing?" Seele had no idea Ishiu would suddenly pull something like this. Her sensitive spots were suddenly targeted, and she let out a shy moan.

"I'm taking you somewhere nice," Ishiu said with a smile. Ignoring Seele's mumbled protests, he leaped out the window with her in his arms.

However, neither of them knew that outside Ishiu's room, Bronya was standing quietly by the door. She had heard everything from start to finish. Until they left, her lips were pressed tightly together, and a complex expression, one she hadn't even noticed herself, appeared on her face.

"Seele... I hope you'll be happy..."

With a few leaps, Ishiu brought Seele to the orphanage's rooftop.

"Ishiu-gege, why are we here?" Seele asked, confused.

"Didn't you say before that you wanted to see the stars? I don't see many clouds today, so it's a perfect time to stargaze." Ishiu grinned, set Seele down, and they both sat on the edge of the roof.

"Ishiu-gege, what was that interesting story you mentioned earlier?" Seele leaned her head on Ishiu's shoulder, linking her arm through his like a couple. Her sapphire-blue eyes stared intently at Ishiu's profile.

Some say you only truly cherish something after you've lost it. Seele hadn't understood this before, but now she did. She didn't want to leave Ishiu's side for even a moment.

"Hmm... This story starts from when I entered a World Bubble in the Sea of Quantum. Oh, right, a World Bubble is a parallel world. In that world, I..."

Ishiu told Seele about his experiences in the Sea of Quantum. However, unlike when he described it to Cocolia, this time he focused on the amusing parts, like being jilted by Bronya right at the start and then becoming a good-for-nothing young master. Seele found it both novel and hilarious.

But as Ishiu recounted the funny stories that happened with Kiana and Mei after he returned to the real world, the smile on her face gradually became a little strained.

"Ishiu-gege... You seem to have a very good relationship with that Kiana and Mei..." Seele murmured softly.

"Yeah, we do. They're both wonderful people. I'm sure you'd become good friends with them if you met them," Ishiu said with a chuckle.

"...Ishiu-gege, you're really quite sly..." Seele mumbled under her breath, looking down.

"How am I sly?" Although Seele spoke softly, Ishiu's ears were sharp, and he easily heard her mumbled words. He chuckled, "Seele, look at what you're saying. I'm about as honest as they come. How could I possibly be sly?"