After Being Called 'Brother with a -15 Likeability' by My Handsome Little Sister, I Seem to be Popular with Beautiful Girls - 02 - The Prince and The -15 Likeability Brother
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The Prince and The -15 Likeability Brother
Despite arriving late to school, Iori was still a bit ahead near the school gate. More precisely, she was surrounded by a group of female students, making it difficult for her to move.
It’s a sight I’ve grown accustomed to.
Her graceful response to the girls’ cheerful exclamations is like that of a prince-charming who captivates princesses from every corner of the world.
And further…
“Her face is so small! Too perfect! Ahhh~! Prince-charming is so cool~!”
“Seriously~! You can’t believe we’re the same species~!”
Their excitement gathered even more attention from those around them.
With a sharp, mature demeanor and an aura of sophistication, Iori seems to excel effortlessly in both academics and sports, causing boys to feel intimidated by her perfection.
But it’s during PE class that Prince Charming shines the brightest, monopolizing the attention of all the students present.
My little sister is indeed the center of attention at school.
“Hey, isn’t that…”
“Yeah…”
Then, the students noticed my presence and directed their gaze towards me.
“Isn’t that Juugo-senpai… the one with a likeability of minus 15?”
“The older brother who’s been labeled with a likeability in minus by the gentle Iori-sama…”
Juugo-senpai… a nickname that combines my name Shuugo with ‘senpai’.
“But why is his likeability so low? I mean, he seems like a normal guy to me.”
“Yeah. Everything about him is just average.”
Even being called ‘normal’ hurts!! It’s true, but still! I may not have anything outstanding, but still!!
Suddenly, my eyes met with Iori.
“…Hmph.”
She laughed. It felt like she was laughing at me.
“Dammit!!”
I dashed towards the entrance.
Fine, I’m just a Juugo-senpai with a likeability in minus, just an ordinary guy, you jerk!!
It’s the same old story, being reminded of the gap between siblings.
“…”
“Iori-sama? Is something on your mind as you gaze into the distance?”
“Oh, it’s nothing.”
Iori, who had been staring at Shuugo’s back, turned her gaze back to the girls and acted as if nothing had happened.
“But still, it must be tough for Iori-sama to have such a brother.”
“Yeah, seriously~. Even kind-hearted Iori-sama seems to hate him that much. That guy must be really bad news.”
Then, two flashy girls with heavy makeup and a strong scent of perfume began to speak in a flattering tone, as if trying to stand out.
“Iori-sama is so perfect than her brother… Shuugo-senpai with his minus 15 likeability, he’s nothing but trash!”
“Yeah, that’s right. The trash of the Kusora family~. It’s so pitiful that even Iori-sama has to deal with trash~”
The girls who think Iori dislikes Shuugo speak without mercy, laughing in a vulgar manner.
In an instant, the smile disappeared from Iori’s face.
“…Don’t speak ill of onii-chan.”
A gaze filled with dark determination.
A tone of voice that exuded pressure.
An atmosphere that was never present in her usual demeanor.
“And besides, just because you say his likeability is minus 15 doesn’t mean that I haven’t—”
Iori stopped abruptly.
Even those girls, sensing the change, fell silent, silently watching Iori’s expression.
“It’s nothing. I’m sorry. Also, my brother has a likeability of minus 15, so please don’t approach him carelessly, okay?”
The words she’s accustomed to saying every time.
The girls nodded in agreement without knowing the true meaning behind her words, purely taking it at face value.
Iori headed to the classroom alone.
In passing, she murmured in a voice so quiet that no one could hear.
“Onii-chan… I wish you’d fall for me soon.”
“Juugo’s got it tough, huh?”
“My name is Shuugo, not Juugo!”
“Hahaha. I bet there are fewer people who know your real name by now.”
“This isn’t funny.”
Just the other day, even the subject teacher almost called me
“Juugo… I mean, Shuugo-kun.”
My friend, or rather, my bad buddy, Takuto Mishima, laughed as if he found it incredibly amusing.
“Well, I’ve gotten used to it by now, so it’s not like… I’m not bothered by it, but if I said I’m not bothered, that’d be a lie.”
“You’re totally bothered. Well, leave it to me, best buddy. I’ll make sure to give a firm warning to anyone who goes too far.”
“Takuto…”
“But in return, how about introducing me to a cute girl next time?”
“I might have felt a bit touched if you hadn’t said that.”
Well, Takuto wouldn’t be Takuto if he wasn’t like this.
“Ah, I don’t have enough money for karaoke today. Sorry.”
“You’re broke again?”
“It’s not really that I’m broke… I just don’t have enough allowance because Iori took some of mine.”
“Well, can’t be helped. I think it’s necessary for the princess to have money since she’s so popular with the girls.”
“Geez, are you taking Iori’s side?”
“But come to think of it, weren’t you broke last month too because of the princess? I started wondering why she needs money so frequently.”
“Yeah, true.”
Come to think of it, whenever I want to hang out, I’m always short on cash.
Even today’s karaoke, which was planned a day prior, had to be canceled on time…
“Iori. I might be going to karaoke with friends tomorrow and might come back late, so if you’re hungry, feel free to eat first.“
“…“
“Are you listening? Onii-chan might not be able to make dinner?!“
She didn’t react at that time, but was she planning to take money from me in advance, anticipating that I wouldn’t be able to go to karaoke, and stayed silent? Maybe I’m overthinking it.
“Well then, Shuugo, our karaoke plan will have to be postponed to next month.”
“No, if they can reschedule for tomorrow, I can make it. Tomorrow’s payday, after all.”
Actually, I’m working part-time without Iori’s knowledge. Since she’s in the student council and often comes home late three days a week, I adjust my shifts accordingly.
“I should also let Katayama know about the change.”
“Yeah. Speaking of which, Shugo…”
“Hmm?”
“You’re pretty close with Katayama, aren’t you?”
Suddenly changing the subject, I glance over to the seat next to us where Katayama, the person mentioned, is sitting.
“I guess it’s not too bad… right?”
“Not too bad? You guys are practically best buddies. I mean, you’ve even hung out alone together before.”
“We’re just friends. Hey Takuto, we aren’t?”
“Well, with her around, there’s no room for me…”
“Huh?”
“Never mind! Anyway, hanging out alone with that Katayama goes beyond just being friends!”
“What kind of criteria is that?”
Katayama is considered the third cutest girl in school.
By the way, the first is Iori. Those two pretty much dominate both the rankings for handsome and beauties in school.
Katayama is certainly cute. With her good personality, there are probably many guys who want to be friends with her.
As for me, I just talked to her normally instead of admiring her from afar. It was just a coincidence.
While I do spend relatively more time with Katayama, from her perspective, I’m probably just one of the many friends she has.
“I heard my name, what are you guys talking about?”
“Guh!?”
Smack! From out of nowhere, Katayama appeared and smacked me on the back.
“Good morning, Shuugo-kun, Takuto-kun!”
Katayama showed a bright and friendly smile without a hint of embarrassment.