After Gender Swapping, I Became the Daughter of a Yandere Mother with Animal Ears—With the Help of My Yandere Mom and Powerful Sister, I'll Live as a Fox Girl

“Uh…”

When I awoke again, the sun had already set. The light from a lantern placed in the corner of the room faintly illuminated the interior.

As I sat up, a towel that had been placed on my forehead fell off with a plop. Someone must have put it there for me.

Picking it up from the tatami floor, I felt a warm sensation in my heart for some reason.

Looking around the room, there was no one there. It’s not like anyone would be taking care of me around the clock…

…

In the silent room, where no one was present, I felt an indescribable sense of unease.

Despite having lived alone as if it were the most natural thing up until now, just being left alone for a single day made me feel incredibly lonely.

…

With unsteady steps, I stood up. Opening the sliding door with shaky hands, I saw a figure standing in the moonlight.

“Ah, Onee-chan. You’re awake.”

Kohaku showed a relieved expression upon seeing my face.

“Yeah…”

“How are you feeling? Are you feeling okay now?”

“I’m fine… Thanks to everyone taking care of me.”

“That’s good to hear…”

She truly looked relieved from the bottom of her heart. Seeing her like that, I could understand how worried everyone must have been about me.

“But… I must have been a bother, huh? Taking advantage of Onee-chan being weak to satisfy my own desires…”

…

I couldn’t say anything to Kohaku, who looked down apologetically. Indeed, Kohaku’s actions were not commendable.

I was genuinely angry at that time, and I felt sad. But now, thinking back, I believe that was her way of cheering me up.

Kohaku can be clumsy in many ways, so that must have been the only way she knew how.

“Ahaha… I really am a selfish child, just like Onee-chan always says… I’ve finally realized that.”

Watching her struggle to smile made my heart feel constricted.

What am I doing… making my little sister feel this way…

…

“Sorry. I’ve caused you a lot of trouble… I’ll make sure not to do those things anymore. No matter how much I try to be careful, I’ll end up making Onee-chan feel uncomfortable.”

“You don’t have to go that far…”

“No, I have to. I can’t control my feelings for Onee-chan unless I do that. I really want to interact with you more normally… but I can’t help myself. It’s strange, isn’t it? Ahaha…”

I couldn’t find the right words to say to her, who was laughing weakly.

Whatever I could say would feel hollow.

It might even hurt her more…

…

“How about we get something to eat? Chizuru handed me some money earlier, suggesting we dine out somewhere today.”

“…”

“Onee-chan?”

But even if it might hurt, I think there are things that must be said.

Because I am… Kohaku’s sister, after all.

“Hey, Kohaku…”

“Hm? What’s up?”

“Do you like me?”

“Eh, what’s with that all of a sudden? Did getting sick make you weird? Of course, I like you.”

“Then, you should honestly express that love.”

“…But if I do, it’ll make Onee-chan suffer. I hate the idea of Onee-chan having to endure it. Suffering… Since we started our journey, Onee-chan has always seemed to be in pain. Hiding something, worrying about it… But not for your own sake… I can’t bear to make Onee-chan suffer any more than this… If I realize that, I couldn’t possibly do it.”

…

I was told something similar by Hibari just recently… Do I really look that tormented?

Sure, I have my worries, but I don’t intend to be suffering. In fact, I find life much more enjoyable now than the emptiness of my previous existence.

Even Kohaku’s eccentric actions, while scary and embarrassing, part of me enjoys the novelty of these experiences.

What’s missing is just understanding each other.

So, the words I need to say now are probably these.

“I love you.”

“Eh…”

“I love Kohaku very much.”

“Eh!?”

She was so surprised by the sudden confession that she started gaping, her cheeks flushing rapidly.

“I love everything about you, Kohaku. Your kindness, your strength, even your slightly perverse side.”

“Wait! Hold on!! Why are you saying this all of a sudden!?”

In her flustered state, she began desperately trying to explain herself. But I won’t stop. I won’t let her stop, especially if she cares about me this much.

“But just because I love you, it doesn’t mean I can understand everything about you.”

“…”

“So, I want you to tell me. About Kohaku. What you think. And about the Kohaku I don’t know yet…”

I slowly approached her, to touch her heart.

“Ah…”

“That way, I’m sure all the fear and dislike will disappear, leaving only the fun.”

I took her hand and gently embraced her. Her body started to tremble slightly.

“Uuu… It’s not fair… When you say it like that… I can’t say no…”

Her voice, mixed with sobs, echoed in the quiet corridor, sounding a bit younger than usual…

Ah… This child is still just that, a child. Both her heart and body are still that of a young girl…

“Is it okay? I… I’m very selfish? I’m sure I’ll trouble Onee-chan?”

“It’s okay. Didn’t I say? All the fear and dislike will disappear. The only trouble will be having too much fun.”