Chapter 286

After she calmed down, Sakurakoji Talent got back to business.

"Ah, that,"

She hunched over like an ostrich, clenching her Hands on her knees, her body tense, and mumbled, "I like Sister Asahi, and Talent Brother."

"I like Mahiru too."

"I want to be with you forever!"

"Even if you don't say that, we'll always be together, because we're family."

Chapter 324 I want Sister Asahi to come...

"No!"

Shiina Mahiru grasped his Hands earnestly, her delicate brows furrowing slightly, her eyes suddenly hardening.

The image of a gentle younger sister disappears, replaced by someone independent and strong, capable of doing everything well, just like before she met him.

Sakurakoji Talent remembered; it was the perfect young lady mask she wore when she was outside.

When she was by his side, she was always the obedient and adorable younger sister, which made him almost forget what she was like before.

She is not a girl with no opinions who needs help with everything, but a strong child who has been independent for many years and whose inner strength is far greater than that of most people.

Her only flaw was that she lacked love.

He abandoned his nonchalant, teasing attitude, sat up straight, and became serious.

Since she has expressed such a will, he should take it seriously.

"Sorry, you can continue now, Mahiru."

"Ah, um..."

Shiina Mahiru pursed her lips, turned her gaze back to what was in front of her, and carefully considered her words: "What I want to build with Sister Asahi or Talent Brother isn't the kind of familial bond like siblings, but something beyond that..."

"..."

Sakurakoji Talent's heart skipped a beat. Although he had expected it, was this really...?

Regardless of his inner turmoil, Shiina Mahiru's voice continued to pour out her heart.

"I've always liked Sister Asahi. I think she's the most beautiful, the coolest, the gentlest, and the most capable person in the world..."

"She's so outstanding and flawless, yet she was so gentle and caring towards me when we first met, just like a real older sister!"

"..."

Even if you praise me like that, I don't have any candy to give you.

"Compared to other children my age and myself, Sister Asahi seems to live in another world, so dazzling that I can't look directly at her."

"So, I don't know when it started, but I began to think, 'If only I could live with my sister forever, and see her every day. Ideally, we could sleep together every night...'"

"..."

I'm sorry, but I had planned all of that beforehand.

"I know this kind of thinking is abnormal, and I'm not good enough for Sister Asahi. Besides, Sister Asahi probably also hopes for a normal romantic relationship."

"So..."

She paused for a few seconds, swallowed hard, and said, "So, when she found out that Sister Asahi was actually Talent Brother..."

"Amidst my shock, panic, and disbelief, I also felt extremely happy and fortunate... because this meant I could finally express my feelings to 'Sister Asahi' normally."

"..."

Sakurakoji Talent turned his gaze aside, feeling melancholy.

Finally, Shiina Mahiru hardened her expression again, looking directly into his eyes. "Although I'm terrified of being disliked by Talent Brother because of this, I still can't help but want to say it."

"I want to be with Talent Brother! I want to be lovers with Talent Brother and Sister Asahi! To be lovers forever!"

"..."

Sakurakoji Talent remained unseen.

Although it wasn't the first time I'd been confessed to, each time it felt special.

Especially since the person who confessed to him this time was his nominal adopted sister... He swear! He really didn't intend to develop this kind of relationship with her!

All of this was Steins; Gate's choice! It had nothing to do with him!

Composing himself slightly, he looked at her petite body, which had been trembling since the beginning, and felt a pang of pity.

She must have been terrified, afraid that her greed would cause her to lose even the happiness she had now.

If I refuse her and break off our relationship because of it, what will she become...? Just thinking about that Mirai makes me feel like a beast.

Despite this, she still mustered up the courage to confess her feelings to herself.

Compared to her, he was nothing but a coward who only knew how to reap the benefits without taking any risks... He cursed himself in his heart.

The next second, he pulled Shiina Mahiru into his arms and gently patted her back in comfort.

Instead of replying immediately, she asked softly, "Have you heard about my situation from Ashiri and the others?"

Burying her head in his warm chest, Shiina Mahiru felt relieved knowing he wasn't Shiina Mahiru. She hugged him weakly, her voice muffled, "Is it about Talent Brother's illness?"

"Even so, are you still going to do it?"

"I want to do it!"

She rubbed against his clothes, and he could vaguely sense her nodding. "But last time, Sister Asahi and Ashiri said they found a treatment?"

"That's true, but the method is..."

Sakurakoji Talent's expression was hesitant.

But now that things have come to this, there's nothing I can't tell her.

"..."

After hearing his explanation, Shiina Mahiru was stunned, her expression even more shocked than when she had just confessed her feelings.

"How... how could this be...2 Lin Er 1 Lin Ba Er"

Contrary to her expectations, it was actually quite easy? But...

"I'm sorry, that's how it is."

He pinched her beautifully shaped little nose helplessly. "So forget about it. Go take a shower and go to bed quietly. Be a good little sister again tomorrow."

He gently pushed her away and prepared to take a shower.

If we delay any longer, I won't be able to get up normally tomorrow.

"Um?"

Just as he was about to leave, he felt a pull from behind.

Looking back, he saw Shiina Mahiru tightly clutching the hem of his clothes.

"Mahiru..."

"Even so!"

Shiina Mahiru trembled slightly, her face flushed, "I'm special too! Because, because I'm Talent Brother's sister!"

"Why?"

"I'm the only sister who can have a forbidden relationship with Talent Brother!"

"..."

That's true, but... miss, what inappropriate things are you saying?!

"Rather than regretting it later when you see your Talent Brother being intimate with other women, it's better to make a decision now!"

Shiina Mahiru's heart became fierce, and she looked over with determined eyes. "f Medical Cage"

"Talent Brother! Let's be lovers!"

What the hell?! What forbidden language are you talking about?! And you even mentioned sex?! Are you and I animals?!

She pulled the still-shocked Sakurakoji Talent back onto the sofa, clinging to him tightly, her expression shy. "Talent Brother, tonight with Mahiru, with me... ah~"

Before she could finish speaking, she sensed a strange noise. Looking in that direction, her face turned even redder, and she stammered, unable to speak.

Seeing her Shy and adorable appearance, Sakurakoji Talent was also moved.

There's one thing Shiina Mahiru said that's true: the only sister he can legally have a relationship with right now is her.

Especially after hearing her call me "Onii-chan" for so long, and now that she's in contact with me, I really can't control myself...

Thinking of the courage she had just displayed, Sakurakoji Talent smiled nonchalantly, no longer wanting to be a "coward" in front of her.

"Oh my gosh~ Is this the arrogant little mouth that just uttered those boastful words?"

He pinched her lips together, making her look up at him.

"No, no... no... um!"

It arbitrarily compressed and deformed the parts that were completely opposite to her previous toughness, robbing her of her courage and rendering her unable to utter a single word, whether soft or arrogant.

They only released her from her restraints when she made sounds of struggling to breathe through her nose.

"How did it feel to be punished? Will you dare talk to your brother like that again?"

"Talent older brother is so Kokoro..."

Shiina Mahiru blushed and muttered softly, "But this kind of punishment isn't harsh at all, it's practically a reward. Mahiru won't give in to this... Hmm~!"

"You annoying onii-chan, don't do this all of a sudden... Ah~ Ha!"

"Our Mahiru is so patient~ No wonder she grew up in such a sad environment. It seems we need to increase the punishment, don't you think?"

He whispered in her ear like a devil.

Shiina Mahiru closed her eyes in shame, too ashamed to speak.

"It's too late to regret it now, isn't it?"

"I won't regret it..."

He kissed her ear and gently placed her on the sofa beside him. He walked to the side, making rustling sounds, revealing an even more authentic version of himself than before.

"Huh? Is it over here? Or should we go to Talent- onii-chan's room...?"

"Shut up, you foolish little sister have no right to resist!"

"Mmm~"

After demonstrating his elder brother's authority, Shiina Mahiru stammered, not daring to refuse, and was forced to relax.

Suddenly, black, reflective bodysuits, a plaid skirt, a school uniform, and... appeared on the ground one after another.

"That, that, and, and his appearance is completely different from Talent Onii-chan's... it's practically fraud..."

"Please be gentle..."

"Ah... that's great, Mahiru has finally truly become family with you..."

"Onii-chan is amazing~!"

Half an hour later.

"Hey? By the window? No way~ It's too embarrassing!"

"It's so high up here that I won't be seen... okay, but I can only lean against it with my back to it..."

"It's so cold! You're so annoying Talent -onii-chan!"

"Just kidding, I really love Onii-chan the most..."

"Huh?! I already said it's only possible from the back! It's so cold! I really hate it!"

"..."

After an unknown amount of time, in the master bedroom, two thin streams of linen and silver-white light lay casually on the bed, which was large enough for three or four people to lie down comfortably.

"Are you satisfied with this punishment, Mahiru?"

Sakurakoji Talent glanced at his stepsister with a teasing smile.