Who?
That Horikita Suzune?
Senpai, did you used to see your little sister through rose-colored glasses or something?
So he really didn't believe him. A wry smile appeared at the corner of Horikita Manabu's mouth.
"This is the real Suzune. She's just spent all this time trying to imitate me, which is why she ended up like this."
Sure, sure. Whatever you say. I still don't believe you.
"Senpai, we're running out of time."
To stop this doting brother from praising his sister any further, Kamio Tatsuya spoke up to remind him that the train would be arriving in only eleven or twelve minutes.
"Indeed. It seems Suzune isn't coming, then. Until we meet again, Kamio."
"Mm. Have a safe trip."
After saying goodbye, Horikita Manabu turned and headed for the main gate, where his suitcase was waiting.
Just as Kamio Tatsuya watched Horikita Manabu leave, a familiar voice sounded behind him. She had come after all.
"Brother!"
Horikita Suzune's voice rang out behind them. Kamio Tatsuya and Horikita Manabu turned around almost simultaneously.
Horikita Suzune, who had once had long hair, had now cut off nearly half of it, leaving herself with a neat, shoulder-length bob.
Wow. Was she starting over from scratch?
Horikita Suzune paid no attention to Kamio Tatsuya's odd look. Instead, she ran past him straight toward Horikita Manabu.
"S-sorry I'm late."
"It's all right. Seeing you like this, I don't think you were late because you couldn't make up your mind."
Looking at his little sister, Horikita Manabu smiled at her—a rare sight.
At that, Horikita Suzune suddenly looked a little embarrassed.
"I forgot my phone when I left this morning to get my hair cut, so I had to go back to the dorm. Then, by the time I got to the salon, there