Then I'll Tease Horikita Suzune a Little

"Thank you in advance." Shuichi Kanda laughed heartily. "By the way, how's your relationship with Sekishiko- senpai going?"

"We officially got together after the exams, and I guess we'll get married when our careers start to take off." Horikita Manabu said this with a gentle smile, which made Shuichi Kanda quite envious.

It's a pity, I'll owe them all a wedding.

"Then congratulations in advance!"

Horikita Manabu checked the time; it was past midnight, but Horikita Suzune still showed no sign of appearing. As if he thought Horikita Suzune wouldn't show up, Horikita Manabu bid farewell to Shuichi Kanda.

"I think I'll set off soon."

Despite saying that, Horikita Manabu still looked towards the first-year dormitory with a hint of anticipation.

Seeing Horikita Manabu's actions, Shuichi Kanda shook his head, thinking that Horikita Suzune had become more frank, but...

Horikita Manabu turned around and looked in the direction of the school.

"For the past three years, I've never stopped striving; I've always been at the forefront. In every exam, I did my best to protect my classmates, and thankfully, they all made it to graduation. Now, I can finally relax for a while."

"Congratulations, Horikita Manabu."

Shuichi Kanda reached out his hand to Horikita Manabu again, this time with his right hand.

"Thank you. Although it's a one-sided request, may I give you Suzune?" Horikita Manabu extended his right hand and shook hands with Shuichi Kanda.

"If she's willing to accept my help."

Then, the two released their hands.

"If only she could go back to how she used to be."

"Like before?" Shuichi Kanda eyebrow.

To be honest, Shuichi Kanda couldn't imagine what Horikita was like before. Anyway, the current Horikita Suzune is just like her brother. She is serious about her work and seems very aloof on the surface. Overall, she is a cool and beautiful girl who looks smart but is actually very clumsy.

"The former Suzune was a very cheerful girl who knew how to be charming and affectionate."

Shuichi Kanda was stunned. Horikita Manabu's words kept bringing back memories of Horikita Suzune in his mind, and then he shook his head reflexively.

Are you sure the person you're talking about is your sister?

Seeing the doubtful look on Shuichi Kanda's face, Horikita Manabu's expression also showed displeasure.

"You're being very rude. What I just described was the real Suzune, but she limited her growth by trying to imitate others, and ended up like this."

At this point, Horikita Manabu's expression turned somewhat wistful.

"Suzune possesses talent that surpasses mine, but she was trapped by my illusion, thus abandoning her own potential and ultimately becoming like this."

I don't know if she has more talent than you, but as things stand, I'm afraid she's really not up to the task.

"So I want to ask you to help her go back to how she used to be."

Seeing Horikita Manabu's earnest request, Shuichi Kanda moment and then nodded, because he also wanted to see what Horikita Suzune, who loved to laugh and act cute, actually looked like.

"I will try my best."

After receiving Shuichi Kanda's assurance, Horikita Manabu smiled with satisfaction.

"Well then, until we meet again, Kanda."

He left with those words of farewell and approached the main gate.

Looking at the main gate so close at hand, Horikita Manabu sighed silently. It would probably be two years before they met again, Suzune.

As Horikita Manabu was feeling melancholy, a voice that was familiar to both of them came from behind him.

"Elder brother--!"

Hearing this voice, Shuichi Kanda eyebrow. "So you really came. Couldn't you have come sooner?"

Of course, it wasn't just Shuichi Kanda who heard this voice; Horikita Manabu also stopped in his tracks and turned around.

But a look of surprise appeared on his face the instant he turned around.

Surprised? Even if you heard your sister calling, you shouldn't be surprised, right? Are you really that surprised that your sister would come over?

At this point, whether your sister came or not should have been within your expectations, right?

With this question in mind, Shuichi Kanda turned around and looked at Horikita Suzune who was coming from behind him.

"Holy crap? Is that really necessary?"

However, when Shuichi Kanda saw Horikita Suzune, he couldn't help but make a sarcastic remark.

The instant Shuichi Kanda turned his head, Horikita Suzune darted past him, creating a gust of wind.

When Shuichi Kanda turned around again, Horikita Suzune was already standing in front of Horikita Manabu. Judging from her slightly undulating figure, she must have run a long way.

"I'm sorry, I'm late..." she said, bowing her head in apology.

"It's alright." Horikita Manabu didn't ask why she was late, or whether he was surprised by her new look.

"It seems you've successfully changed."

"Have I... successfully changed?"

"Hmm, I can see a bit of your past self now, Suzune."

Seeing the increasingly harmonious atmosphere between the two siblings, Shuichi Kanda tactfully moved to the side. Although Horikita Manabu probably wouldn't mind Shuichi Kanda overhearing their conversation, he decided to give them some time alone.

From a slightly distance away, Shuichi Kanda couldn't hear what the two were saying, but seeing Horikita Manabu Horikita Suzune Shuichi Kanda the tender expression on his face, he knew that the two had most likely reconciled.

After watching the two talk for quite a while, Horikita Manabu waved to Shuichi Kanda.

"Congratulations again, Horikita Manabu."

"Then I thank you again." Horikita Manabu replied, mimicking Shuichi Kanda's tone, but this time, his tone was quite relaxed. "Suzune, two years from now, I'll be waiting for you outside the main gate. Let me see how you've grown."

"Okay. I will definitely... fight with all my might until the very last moment."

"Kanda, I'm also looking forward to meeting you."

Me too.

Horikita Manabu smiled again.

"It's about time. See you later."

After making his final vows, Horikita Manabu passed through the main gate without looking back, leaving the school where he had spent three years.

Horikita Suzune watched that figure until he disappeared from sight.

"Come back to reality, your brother has already left."

"I know." Horikita Suzune glanced at Shuichi Kanda with displeasure, but the displeasure quickly disappeared from her face. "Thank you, Kanda ... You were a great help today."

"Really? You think I helped you?"

"If you hadn't talked to my brother, I would have missed it. I'm really grateful to you." Horikita's face showed a serious expression.

"Yes, that's exactly how it is. So, how are you going to thank me?"

Shuichi Kanda's unconventional approach surprised Horikita for a moment.

Normally, shouldn't one be modest and say "you're welcome" at this point? Why are you asking for payment right away?

However, since things had already come to this, Horikita decided to thank Shuichi Kanda, and so she asked, "What kind of reward do you want?"

Upon hearing Horikita's words, Shuichi Kanda's lips curled up, and he looked Horikita up and down.

Shuichi Kanda's aggressive gaze caused Horikita Suzune to hug him tightly, while simultaneously revealing a wary look in her eyes.

"What do you want? If you dare to make any unreasonable demands, I won't let you off!"

"Don't worry, I'm not interested in your figure for now," Shuichi Kanda mocked, looking at Horikita Suzune.

Upon hearing this, Horikita Suzune first breathed a sigh of relief, then immediately reacted, giving Kora a disapproving look. "What's wrong with my figure?"

As she spoke, she puffed out her 32D breasts.

Now it was Shuichi Kanda's turn to be speechless. Horikita Manabu, do you really think your sister can surpass you? Your IQ seems to be seriously offline.

"It's nothing. Since you want to thank me, then answer a few questions."

"What's the problem?"

Why did you suddenly cut your hair short? Are you planning to start over?

That's right, the reason why Horikita Manabu and Shuichi Kanda were surprised to see Horikita Suzune today was because Horikita Suzune had cut off her waist-length hair.

Horikita Suzune's appearance today suggests she had planned to come and see her off long ago, but her hairstyle must have been a last-minute decision, otherwise she wouldn't have been late.

"I've always liked this length," Horikita Suzune said, her expression slightly complicated.

"Really? There's no deeper reason?"

"You're so annoying!"

"Is this how you treat someone who has done you a huge favor?"

"Because my brother said he likes long hair," Horikita said irritably, but she immediately gave a self-deprecating smile. "But my brother just told me that he just made it up."

"... That's really going too far, your brother."

"Right?"

Horikita Suzune then replied, and after noticing that Shuichi Kanda was no longer speaking, she looked at him.

"Why are you looking at me with that surprised expression? And why are you so far away from me?"

"Because if it were the old you, you would have attacked me immediately if I had said that, right?"

Shuichi Kanda returned to the original distance.

"Since you know that, then you'd better watch your words from now on. You're not the same person you were when school started. Even if I chopped you a couple of times, it shouldn't have any effect on you, right?"

Horikita said this with a smile, but it was unclear whether he was serious or joking.

"My second question is, you must have decided to come today to say goodbye a long time ago, right?"

"That's right."

"Then why were you late?"

Speaking of this, Horikita Suzune showed a helpless expression.

"I forgot my phone when I went out, and I only realized it when I got to the store. When I got back to the store, there were already several people in line."

Shuichi Kanda was speechless. Going out without a phone is like going out without money. You're something else.

"One last question: Were you really cheerful and affectionate when you were little?"

As soon as he asked the question, Shuichi Kanda felt a sharp pain in his side.

"Don't mention my dark past!"

Watching Horikita Suzune walk away into the distance, Shuichi Kanda grinned, meaning, this is true?

Damn it, you actually laid a hand on me! Just wait and see how I get my revenge!

Chapter 281 Let's bully Horikita Suzune a little.

Fortunately, Horikita didn't seem to have used much strength, Shuichi Kanda recovered quickly.

"So, how does it feel to rediscover your own style after so many years?"

"Didn't you say the question was the last one?" Horikita turned and glared at him.

"Let's just chat, it's still a long way from the dorm anyway."

Shuichi Kanda didn't care; how could he get revenge on her without finding her weakness?

"Well, I did really like this short hairstyle when I was little, but I've had long hair since the third grade of elementary school, so I have an attachment to it. To be honest, my feelings are quite complicated."

Then, she stopped and tossed her short hair. "Right now, I feel I can accept either version of myself. So, I'll start from scratch again to see if I should continue growing it until I graduate from this school, or not. If I continue growing it back to its original length, it will probably take about two years... right around graduation time."

"That's great! Your brother will see a completely new you then. After all, he promised to wait for you outside the school when you graduate."

"Hmm, this is a great haul. If we continue to be so extravagant, we'll be punished by the heavens."

"It's okay for people to be a little greedy," Shuichi Kanda said nonchalantly. "Anyway, I'm a very greedy person."

Horikita glanced at him, said nothing, and silently started walking back towards the dormitory building.

The two continued walking until they reached the dormitory building. Just as Shuichi Kanda was about to enter the lobby, he noticed that Horikita had stopped.

Aren't you going back?