Who's Supposed to Understand This? / People Who Can't Stop Stirring Up Trouble

"Actually, there's no room for discussion on this."

Shuya replied dismissively, "Besides, it's not important."

"Shuya- senpai also think I'm wrong?"

Kirino asked, her eyes brimming with tears.

Shuya scratched his head. "I never thought you were right in the first place, I was just too lazy to bother with such trivial matters."

Kirino: "..."

Shuya asked, "By the way, what did you mean when you said you wanted to be my family's child?"

"I don't want to go home and see that old man!"

Kirino cried out.

"Oh, then don't go back."

Shuya asked curiously, "Why are you so agitated? If you don't want to go back, then don't. It's just separation, isn't it? I've been living alone for a long time."

This is such a trivial matter, is it really worth making such a fuss about?

I really don't understand young girls' minds.

Section 475, page 441: Who understands this?

Kirino's expression was complicated.

She originally thought this was a big deal, but how did it become so low in Shuya's words?

"Relax. Come on, have some tea."

Shuya gestured for Kirino to have some tea to calm her nerves.

She did as she was told, took a sip of tea, and calmed herself down a bit, becoming less agitated.

Seeing this Shuya said, "Kirino- chan, how about this? If you really can't stand it, I can arrange for someone to help you sever your father-daughter relationship."

"Ha?!"

Kirino spat out a mouthful of tea.

"Sever all ties?!"

Her eyes widened in surprise.

Shuya nodded matter-of-factly, "Yeah, isn't this a way to solve the problem once and for all? I can help you with where to stay; I can lend you my old house in Tokyo. The only problem is that school is far away... Hmm, you can transfer to Motoko's girls' school; that would be more convenient."

"If you don't have enough for living expenses or tuition, I can lend you some. I don't care if you pay it back in the future."

He spread his hands and said, "See? Everything's solved now, right? You're free. You can do whatever you want."

Kirino was stunned, unable to process his words.

Indeed, she was just a middle school student, Shuya suddenly said all this to her—to paraphrase a saying, who would understand this?

At this moment, Yukino spoke up, "Inoue- kun, although your method may be feasible, I don't think it's a good thing to sow discord among other people's families like this."

"Provoking? I wouldn't call it that. Kirino- chan looks so bitter and resentful, I'm just offering her a chance to escape."

Shuya shrugged.

This was just a tactic; he knew Kirino wouldn't use his method.

That made it impossible for her to stand up for herself.

After all, he had already provided a solution that went along with her wishes, so what right did she have to be willful if she didn't agree?

Kirino rejected Shuya: "I think it's not time for that yet..."

She was just throwing a tantrum, how did it suddenly turn into cutting ties and all that?

All I can say is rubbish.

Kirino thought to herself, "As expected of Shuya- senpai, he is so decisive and resolute."

After being confronted by Shuya, she suddenly realized that she still had feelings for her father, but he was too strict and she couldn't stand it.

It's not a good idea to go back right after an argument; it wouldn't be interesting to go back and get scolded if he didn't accept my interests.

What should I do...?

Kirino became distressed.

Seeing that she had calmed down a lot, Shuya roughly knew what she was thinking, so he said:

"It's okay. If you don't want to go back, you can stay here with me for now, or you can stay at a hotel... Hmm, has your ID card been updated to the adult version? If it's the current ID card, you probably won't be able to stay here."

Shuya thought of a question.

Is Kirino's growing up a collective change in perception like when she underwent gender reassignment, or is the perception still stuck on her being a middle school student?

The former would indicate a more serious situation, while the latter seems like a problem that could be easily resolved.

But Kirino couldn't stay in a hotel; she had rushed out in a hurry. She had no ID, and all she had was a little money in her pocket.

Yukino interjected, "Landing isn't a problem; you can stay at my place for a while."

She glanced at Shuya: "I think this is more suitable than living at Inoue -kun's house."

"Yes, that's true."

Kirino nodded.

Motoko continued to act as a statue, offering no comment.

"Motoko, what are your thoughts?"

Shuya asked her a question.

Motoko said, "Living alone isn't so bad."

"Speaking of which, Motoko had a similar experience; she also ran away on her own."

Yukino nodded.

"So..."

Before Shuya could finish speaking, there was a loud banging on the door.

"Shuya! I'm here! Could you please open the door?"

"Motoko, go open the door."

Shuya gestured.

Motoko went to open the door.

"Ouch! Who are you...? Are you Aoyama?! Don't hit me! Spare me!"

Kyousuke was shocked when he recognized Motoko and retreated a great distance.

"... Come in."

Motoko left those words behind and turned to go back.

She had nothing to say to Kyousuke, and she wasn't familiar with any boys other than Shuya.

Even if her androphobia is cured, it doesn't mean she wants to be close to men; generally speaking, she is still quite indifferent to men.

Kyousuke stared at Motoko's back with surprise and disbelief. "Holy crap, what's that outfit? A maid costume?"

Shuya really knows how to have fun... he thought to himself.

He followed Motoko into the living room and saw Shuya, Yukino, and a woman he didn't recognize.

Kyousuke asked in confusion, "Shuya, didn't you say Kirino with you?"

"Hey, what do you want from me? Are you a stalker or a pervert?!"

While Kyousuke was searching around, Kirino made a sarcastic remark to him.

Kyousuke was drawn to her, but he didn't recognize Kirino; she just seemed vaguely familiar.

"Sorry, I don't know you, do I?"

His easygoing nature kicked in, and he didn't get angry.

"Ha?"

Kirino's voice rose even higher, clearly showing her impatience.

"Kyousuke, that's Kirino."

Shuya offered an answer.

"Hahaha! What joke are you talking about? Kirino n't that big!"

Kyousuke laughed.

"You idiot! You're saying someone's too big and fat to get married and will live a lonely life!"

"I didn't exaggerate that much, did I... pfft!"

Kirino angrily kicked Kyousuke to the ground.

He exclaimed in shock, "Wait! This... this... the force and posture of that kick! Could it really be Kirino?!"

"No, how exactly do you recognize people? The way you two siblings interact is so strange!"

Shuya was speechless.

"That kind of thing isn't important right now! The important thing is, why did Kirino become an adult? This is... could it be... something you guys were talking about..."

Kyousuke had found the answer.

"That's right, it's Puberty Syndrome."

Shuya nodded.

"..."

Kyousuke was stunned.

"Huh? Wait a minute..."

Kirino suddenly realized something important. "Wait, I'm the older one now, so I should be this guy's older sister? But if it were Kyoko, I'd rather be the older sister... Hmm?!"

Kirino recited a bunch of words, then suddenly stared wide-eyed at Yukino and Motoko.

Her eyes gleamed eerily. "I'm older than Yukino- senpai and Motoko, which means they could be my... little sisters?!"

"Yukino- senpai's prickly younger sister is so cute, and Motoko- senpai's stern but adorable younger sister is also wonderful!"

Yukino: "..."

Motoko: "..."

Yukino took a graceful sip of tea, her eyes slightly narrowed.

The next moment, Kirino, with a hilariously clumsy grin, said to them, "Yukino... no! Yukino- chan, Motoko- chan, can you call me 'older sister'?"

A blue light shone from Yukino's hand. Motoko didn't react much, but she gave an embarrassed smile.

Shuya pressed down on Yukino's hand, advising, "You mustn't, you mustn't."

Yukino withdrew her hand and smiled gently at Kirino, "... Kirino, I think you should think carefully before you speak."

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

Kirino wiped away her cold sweat.

Section 476, Chapter 442: The Man Who Would Die If He Didn't Cause Trouble

A cute little sister can make someone lose their rationality.

This famous quote was provided by Ms. Kirino, a veteran sister- Takaita enthusiast.

After Kirino accidentally made a good mistake, she became much more well-behaved, but judging from her frequent glances at Yukino and Motoko, she clearly hadn't given up on that audacious idea.