Chapter 622: Shoko Seeks Knowledge! The Leisurely Days of Asahigaoka!
The Nishimiya family ho.
Click. "Why did it take you two so long to co back?" Nishimiya Yaeko’s voice, tinged with gentle concern, ca from the kitchen.
At noon, Shoko and Yuzuru had said they were going to find Ren. His family was very mysterious, a fact made undeniable by his ability to instantly cure Shoko’s hearing. But she wouldn’t stop them from getting close. Their whole family had received a great favor.
"Uh..." The sneaking Yuzuru was startled. Shoko, following closely behind, stumbled into her, completely flustered.
"Hmm?" Yaeko frowned, wiping her hands on an apron. "What’s wrong with you two? Hurry and wash up, dinner is almost ready."
Yuzuru, covering one side of her face where a faint red mark lingered, stamred awkwardly, "Uh, nothing, Mom. We just ate... ate a lot at Onii-san Ren’s house, so we’re not very hungry!" After saying that, she didn’t dare to look into her mother’s eyes and pulled a confused Shoko back to her room, slamming the door shut.
"These two children..." Yaeko sighed, helplessly rubbing her forehead. They already owe him so many favors, and they still go to his house to eat. How am I, their mother, supposed to repay such kindness?
Yuzuru and Shoko didn’t know how their mother would repay the favor. But inside their room, they knew they couldn’t escape the recent, shocking event.
"Ugh, my mouth feels so sore, and my hands too..." Yuzuru collapsed onto the bed, rubbing her jaw and whimpering.
"..." Shoko just stared at her, her large, expressive eyes holding an indescribable, questioning aning.
Yuzuru’s cheeks flushed red. She had only "eaten" so delicious yet not-so-delicious things for Ren to help him "relax," and she hadn’t expected her sister, who she thought had fainted, to have woken up and witnessed the secret, intimate act.
"Cough, cough! Sister, I was doing it for your own good, you know! To prevent that big bad wolf from harming you!" Yuzuru said righteously, trying to suppress her overwhelming embarrassnt.
"..." Shoko was silent. Suddenly, she moved with surprising force, pushing Yuzuru down onto the bed.
"Wow, Sister?" Yuzuru was genuinely scared by her actions.
Then she heard Shoko sign with utmost seriousness, her hands moving with a new, unfamiliar determination. ’Teach ...’.
"Huh?" Yuzuru was montarily stunned.
Shoko repeated the sign, her expression unwavering. ’Teach that thing you did.’
"???" Yuzuru instantly understood. But why would my pure, innocent sister want to learn that? Wait! A flash of insight. She looked at Shoko in disbelief. "Sister... you don’t like Ren Onii-san too, do you?"
Shoko tilted her head at the word ’too’.
"Ugh!" Yuzuru realized she had said the wrong thing and quickly covered her mouth. Unfortunately, it was too late.
Yes, Yuzuru. Teach , Shoko signed, her gaze firm. She didn’t want to dwell on the "too." She had seen those photos of Eriri, and now Yuzuru. Her mind was in turmoil—jealousy, affection, gratitude. She just wanted to be closer to him.
How could Yuzuru not feel the seriousness in her tone? But... she didn’t really understand that kind of thing either! Her mouth and hands were still sore from her clumsy attempt! It seed she could only agree. "Alright... I... I’ll teach you."
That’s great! Thank you, Yuzuru. Shoko smiled happily.
Yuzuru, however, twitched the corner of her mouth. If Mom saw teaching my sister this, she would definitely think we were perverts.
*****
"Is this the city? It’s amazing!" Stepping off the train, Renge was curious about everything.
"Oh my, it’s been a long ti since I’ve been back to Tokyo," Kazuho said, hoping to show off. However, the others weren’t paying attention.
"Wow! Komari-nee, don’t our clothes look out of place?" Natsumi asked.
Komari looked at her own simple jacket and skirt, then at the stylish clothes of Hikage, Kazuho, and Kaede. "Uh... yes... a little bit." The sensitive Komari felt a little inferior.
"Hehe, Komari-chan, you’re so cute, there’s nothing out of place," a reassuring hand landed on her head. She looked up and saw it was Ren. "Onii-chan!"
"Onii-chan, thank you for picking us up," Hikage thanked him.
"Mm-hmm, I promised. Let’s go to my house first."
Kaede raised an eyebrow. "Go to your house? Didn’t you say we were going to play?"
"I’ve already spoken to their mothers, and it’s fine for them to stay. Kaede-san, you wouldn’t want to make Renge-chan sad, would you?" he winked at Renge, who imdiately gave Kaede her big, watery puppy-dog eyes.
"..." Unable to bear it, Kaede twitched her mouth. "Alright, fine. My shop will be closed for a few days..."
"Haha, don’t worry. I’ve bought out your shop for these few days." Patting her shoulder, his gesture made her tremble. She had a sense of déjà vu, like prey being targeted.
"Oh ho! Tokyo trip! Charge!" Natsumi jumped up, drawing strange looks. Komari and the others instinctively moved away. Ren just smiled. Only Renge raised her small fist in cooperation. "Oh!!!"
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