Before I Knew It, Things Had Gone Too Far While I Was Playing Around With My Big Sister

Chapter 27: It Was Just Normal, Okay?

A few days had passed since my big sister taught me how to cook.

Today was a holiday, so there was no school, and I went to Natsuki’s house to hang out.

I invited her to my house, but maybe because of what happened before, she refused. …Or maybe she just didn’t want to walk to my house on a holiday because it was too much trouble.

…Anyway, since Natsuki invited me to her house, I came over for the first time in a while.

“I’m here.”

“…Mmm.”

I said that, and Natsuki answered sleepily… or rather, she just nodded.

Then she led me to her room, and I sat down casually. …Of course, I kept a proper distance from Natsuki.

When Natsuki comes to my house, I stick to her like an idiot, but that’s just to make my big sister give up on me. …So, at Natsuki’s house, where my big sister isn’t around, I don’t need to do that, so I sat at a normal distance.

“…How was your big sister after I left last time?”

Natsuki suddenly asked that.

…W-Wait, she means the day I… my big sister… k-kissed… no, not kissed! The day she touched my lips, right?

“It was just, y’know, normal?”

“It doesn’t sound like it was normal at all.”

W-Well, what could I do? There’s no way I could tell Natsuki about something like that.

“Miha? Your face is red. Are you okay?”

“I-I’m fine.”

Natsuki said that, and I remembered what happened, so my face got hot, and she noticed.

“…If you say so.”

“F-Forget that, let’s play or something!”

I said that quickly so Natsuki wouldn’t say anything more about it.

“…Mmm.”

Seeing Natsuki nod, I felt relieved but tried not to show it while I waited for her to get ready.

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“It’s already this late… I have to go, or my big sister will worry.”

“…Mmm. See you.”

“Yeah, see you.”

I said that to Natsuki and left her house.

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“I’m home!”

“Welcome back, Miha. Dinner’s almost ready.”

I said that as I walked into the living room after getting home.

My big sister, who was in the kitchen, answered me like that.

It was just the usual thing, but I felt happy and sat on the sofa.

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Chapter 28: It’s Just the Usual Thing, but Still

When I woke up in the morning, my big sister was next to me, hugging me.

…Yesterday was a holiday, and today is also a school holiday, so I thought my big sister was still asleep. …No, she was awake.

Because when I woke up, our eyes met.

“G-Good morning, big sister.”

It’s just the usual thing, but I was embarrassed that she saw my sleeping face, so my words stumbled a bit as I said that.

“Good morning, Miha.”

“L-Let me go, I’m getting up.”

When I heard my big sister say that, I quickly said that.

Then, for once, she let go of me right away, which was rare.

“Huh? Oh, th-thanks.”

She doesn’t usually let go so easily, so even though it’s a normal thing, I was surprised and thanked her, but I decided not to think about it and got out of bed.

I only noticed after getting out of bed, but it’s still so early. …Today’s a holiday, and I don’t have plans to hang out with Natsuki like yesterday, so I meant to sleep in later… but I was so embarrassed that my big sister saw my sleeping face that I jumped out of bed without thinking…

Going back to bed now feels… like I got out of bed because I was thinking about her, and I don’t like that.

I regretted getting out of bed but went to the living room with my big sister.

“I’ll make breakfast now.”

My big sister said that and, for some reason, patted my head.

“W-Why are you patting my head!”

“Because it was there.”

When I said that, she gave a casual reply and went to the kitchen.

I touched the spot on my head where she patted me and then sat on the sofa.

I thought about turning on the TV like usual, but there was nothing I wanted to watch, and since it’s a school holiday, I don’t need to worry about time, so I lay down on the sofa. …Honestly, I’m still sleepy.

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“Miha, it’s ready.”

I was trying not to close my eyes when I heard my big sister’s voice, and it woke me up. …Well, only for a moment, because I got sleepy again right away, but I got up from the sofa and went to the table to eat breakfast.

“Let’s eat.”

I sat at the table and said that, then started eating breakfast.

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Chapter 29: Just Curious

“Thanks for the food.”

I finished breakfast, put my hands together, and said that.

“Was it good?”

“Yeah, it was good.”

“Good.”

My big sister asked that, so I answered honestly.

Then, as usual, she smiled happily.

…I thought before that it’s just the usual thing, but when I made omurice for her before, and she said it was good, I was happy too… But, well, that was my first time making it… and it didn’t look that great… So, I was just happy about it, but I wouldn’t be as happy as my big sister, who always cooks and always gets told it’s good… I think.

While I was thinking that, my big sister finished her breakfast too, took the plates to the kitchen, and started preparing some stuff.

“Big sister, are you going somewhere?”

“Yeah, just for a bit.”

“…Oh, okay.”

I assumed we’d spend the day together like always, so my voice sounded a bit down when I said that.

“Hehe, do you hate being away from me that much?”

“N-No way! I-I was just… just curious about where you’re going, that’s all!”

“Hehe, really?”

“Y-Yeah, really!”

I mean, my big sister probably has her own private time, and I don’t care where she goes alone or whatever.

Maybe… maybe she doesn’t even like me anymore and is making a boyfriend or something…

As I thought that, my big sister suddenly hugged me and patted my head.