Chapter 282

"... What a despicable ability! Could it be used on me too?"

She hugged her arms in fear.

"That's a professional skill! Don't always think in that direction!"

Sakurakoji Talent rebuked her, saying, "Besides, it's no use trying to cover it up now; we've seen it so many times already."

"..."

After a while...

"To prove I'm not lying to you, let me tell you your body measurements from top to bottom as follows..."

Halfway through his conversation, Koto Satsuki blushed and covered his mouth with her hand, preventing him from continuing.

"You believe me?"

As I lifted her soft hand, the fragrance seemed to linger for a few more seconds.

"... Um."

"Let's get started then, first..."

After instructing her on the steps for over ten minutes and demonstrating them personally, he returned to his seat and continued making the garment.

Both were busy with their own tasks, and neither spoke for a moment.

The studio room was brightly lit with a constant light, but the city lights below grew dimmer and deeper over time.

During this time, he would go over every twenty or thirty minutes to check if her movements were correct.

"It's getting late, why don't you stay here tonight? You can stay as long as you don't bother Nanami, and you can find any room to sleep in."

"Is that okay? But wouldn't that...?"

Koto Satsuki slightly opened her eyes.

"It's alright, after all, I was the one who kept you here."

He moved away from her again and sat back in his seat. "By the way, about that thing we talked about last time, have you and your aunt thought it over?"

"..."

After thinking for a moment, she realized what she meant. "Mom is very willing and said she'll make time to come for the interview."

"Okay, then ask her when she's free, and then tell the head maid, Yashima, that she can come anytime."

"Yes, I understand."

Then, after a long silence.

"Thank you, Young Master."

"I already said I'm off work, just call me by my name, like True Wei. Besides, this wasn't set up specifically for you; the maids in the mansion also have their own rooms."

"But Senior Aoyama, she also..."

"She probably enjoys it; after all, she's a very serious person, but you don't have to be like everyone else."

"I see, indeed."

Early the next morning.

After changing into casual clothes and hastily finishing breakfast with bread, Ogura Asahi arrived in Fuchu City. Or rather, at the villa where Shiina Mahiru lived.

Hi~ I'm here!

After the doorbell was rang, a muffled voice, different from Shiina Mahiru's, came from inside.

A young woman dressed in ordinary home clothes walked out and opened the two doors, one inside and one outside, for Ogura Asahi.

"Welcome, young lady."

"Good morning, Miss Tachikawa. Thank you for letting me know about this."

The person before him was none other than the maid he had placed next to Shiina Mahiru.

Since it wasn't at Aoyama's mansion, she didn't continue wearing the Maid Outfit.

Where is Mahiru?

"They're having breakfast inside now. Have you eaten yet?"

"I ate some bread."

"Then I'll prepare some milk and egg rolls for you."

"Thanks."

As they spoke, the two went into the house.

"Miss Tachikawa, who is she...? Eh, Sister Asahi! Why?!"

In the living room, Shiina Mahiru Ogura Asahi for Tachikawa, was extremely surprised to see him walk in.

Ogura Asahi even saw her, in her shock, drop half-eaten food into her plate—a truly amusing scene.

"What's wrong? Does Mahiru not welcome me? I'm going to be sad~"

He clutched his chest, feigning pain.

"No, that's not how it is!"

Shiina Mahiru quickly stood up, her Hands clasped together, her face flustered. "Um, Asahi- nee... no, Talent Brother, why did you come here?"

"Um..."

Ogura Asahi glanced away with her red eyes, her expression unreadable. "When I appear dressed like this, I hope you can forget about that incident and continue to call me Sister Asahi ~ I'll be very happy if that happens."

"Then, then, Asahi, sister, sister?"

Shiina Mahiru called out Kokoro and softly.

Sakurakoji Ashiri, and Okura Rumin are not here now; she can only face the greatest demon king in her heart alone.

"What is that? This strange pause?"

Ogura Asahi chuckled, walked over to her, and patted her hair.

Shiina Mahiru shrank back slightly, avoiding eye contact with him, which saddened him.

There's no going back. This pure sisterhood... it doesn't seem so pure to begin with, does it?

What kind of younger sister would secretly kiss her older sister's lips while she's asleep?

"Ahem, anyway, I'm here to punish you, Mahiru!"

He coughed lightly and explained his purpose.

"Eh? Punishment?!"

Shiina Mahiru was startled.

They call it punishment? What did she do wrong?!

"Yes, of course—although I do want you to calm down for a while, Mahiru, you've been naughty."

Ogura Asahi grabbed her shoulders from behind and whispered softly in her ear.

"Why weren't you told about such an important Three-party meeting?"

That's right, the reason he told Ouka Mai last night that he had something to do today was to attend the guardianship meeting for Shiina Mahiru.

He wanted to ask her about it last week, but due to some unexpected circumstances, there wasn't a suitable time to ask. They haven't spoken on the phone for the past few days.

He knew about this thanks to Miss Tachikawa, who told him about it after seeing Shiina Mahiru's troubled expression.

"Huh?"

Shiina Mahiru was taken aback, blinked her big eyes blankly, and then realized what she meant, "Miss Tachikawa!"

"Ah~ I haven't washed the clothes that Miss Mahiru took off Mahiru. I need to go do the laundry. You two ladies can chat anytime!"

After placing Ogura Asahi's breakfast on the table, Miss Tachikawa bowed and left the living room, a place rife with trouble.

"..."

Watching her departing figure, Shiina Mahiru, feeling the warmth of the "hungry wolf" behind her, trembled even more.

"What's wrong? Is there something you want to tell me?"

The voice behind her was very gentle, but Shiina Mahiru felt inexplicably guilty upon hearing it.

"Um, I'm sorry... I kept it from you, 'older sister'."

"Yes, I can understand your current confusion Mahiru."

Ogura Asahi hugged her petite body and rubbed her forehead. "But you're not the same person you used to be. There's absolutely no need to hide this from your family."

"My parents are abroad, so there's nothing I can do. But even if they can't tell me, they can tell Rumin-jie and the others. You guys already know each other, right? They should have changed their contact information by now."

"... Yes, I'm sorry."

"No need to apologize, but don't do that again. If my actions leave you with any more bad memories, I'll feel guilty for a long time."

Feeling the warm, reliable body and gentle words behind her, Shiina Mahiru's nose tingled slightly. Sister Asahi, she really is still the same Sister Asahi...

"No, that's not how it is!"

She said in a dry voice, "Sister Asahi is not wrong! It's my fault!"

"No, since you're confused because of me, then of course I bear some responsibility."

"Really, no! It's because... because..."

Shiina Mahiru hesitated, then mumbled softly, "I swear it's definitely not because I hate or am angry that I haven't contacted Sister Asahi!"

"Okay, okay, we'll talk about the reason when we get back. Now hurry up and finish your breakfast so you can get to school. We don't have much time."

Ogura Asahi glanced at the clock in the living room, let go of her, and sat down in the seat opposite her.

"I... I understand..."

Her pretty face flushed, she sat down again and continued eating shyly.

Occasionally, when our eyes meet, I quickly look down or turn away.

Ogura Asahi was helpless at her reaction, which was like that of a frightened Shiro-chan, but at least, knowing that she didn't have any complicated feelings of love turning into hate towards her... was a good thing.

I'm going out!

Ten minutes later, together with her who had finished packing, the two walked out of the villa gate and got into the car that was waiting outside.

Have a safe trip!

Behind the door, Miss Tachikawa peeked out and called out her slogan as usual.

Chapter 322 A Shameful Tripartite Meeting

"You don't need to keep holding onto my sleeve, I'm not going to run away."

Hehehe~

Ogura Asahi felt helpless as she kept pinching his sleeve from the school gate onwards, eventually turning into a hug.

Well, the fact that she looks petite but is actually quite well-endowed is something that makes him, as her older brother, quite gratified.

It's so wonderful that my younger siblings are growing up healthy and well...

On the way to the classroom, the gazes from all around were quite piercing.

"The gazes seem even more intense than usual this time."

Although he was used to it, he still couldn't help but worry—what if there was some hidden danger inside?

"Um, this is..."

Shiina Mahiru opened her small mouth, wanting to explain.

"You don't need to explain, Mahiru. It's just because you're so popular that rumors about me have started to spread, right?"

"Hi, it's like this, I'm sorry~"

"An apology is even less necessary!"

He gently tapped her little head.