I Achieved a Happy Ending in a World Where Erotic and Grotesque Things are Commonplace, but I Hadn't Thought About What Would Happen After That. - Chapter 27: On the contrary, if I think about lewd things, won't that prevent any flags from being set?

Chapter 27: On the contrary, if I think about lewd things, won’t that prevent any flags from being set?

“Hmm?”

‘Thank you very much, Senpai. And… I had fun playing with the kids too♪’

 After getting out of the bath, I received a message from Ouka.

“I wonder why kids have so much energy.”

 Recalling the events of the evening, I smiled.

 After talking to Ouka, a soccer ball came rolling towards us, and somehow, Ouka and I ended up joining the children in their play.

 Since I hadn’t played soccer in a while, I was out of practice, and Ouka, who seemed to be having a lot of fun with the kids, was vigorously bouncing her soccer ball-sized breasts, threatening to tear apart the marriages of the parents watching us.

“Can I come in, Onii-chan?”

“Sure.”

 Inori entered the room, still wearing the pajamas with the heart-shaped hole that she seemed to have taken a liking to.

“Hey, Inori…

“Yes?”

“Are you wearing that kind of clothing because… well, you know?”

“It’s an appeal, of course.”

 Yup, that’s what I thought… or rather, that’s what I didn’t want to think because we’re blood-related siblings.

 To be honest, I like Inori… it’s not an exaggeration to say I love her, but that’s because she’s my family, my sister.

 I believe that while there is familial love, there is no romantic love between us… and that hasn’t changed.

“I’m satisfied with being your sister. No one else can be in the position of your sister… but as I heard more and more about your relationships, I became unsatisfied. I wanted to be closer to you, Onii-chan.”

“…………”

 I hugged Inori tightly as she jumped into my arms.

 The fluttering in my heart, which I had felt before, seemed stronger now that I was aware of Inori’s explicit affection for me.

 Inori’s eyes, as she looked up at me, held a mix of expectation and anxiety.

 She was worried that I might reject her, but at the same time, she hoped that I would accept her.

“Listen, Inori… it’s complicated for me.

“I know… I understand that it’s difficult for you. But… I wanted to let you know how I feel. I’ve always wanted to say it, even though I’ve told you I love you many times before, but not as siblings.”

“Ah…”

“From now on, will you stay by my side?”

“…… Yes!”

 Well, it was all very sudden, so please bear with me for now.

 Even though Inori is already someone I want to be with forever in my heart, there’s still a part of me that can’t let go of the fact that we’re blood-related siblings.

(…… It really wasn’t a lie.)

 When the president mentioned the rare exception of being able to be with a blood-related sibling, I checked online and on social media, and it turned out to be true.

“…… Ehehe.”

“What’s up?”

“Nothing, but it’s embarrassing to have my feelings known, but… I feel a happiness I’ve never felt before.”

“I know what you mean… I feel the same way about Kaguya.”

“Kaguya-san… do you have a special connection with her, Onii-chan?”

“Well, maybe.”

 I tried to downplay it a bit.

 It’s been a day since I saw Kaguya, the erotic woman who even surpasses a succubus and whom I love so much. I’m not sure how I should face her now… I’m a bit scared of what she might do.

“But it’s not just Kaguya who’s special… that’s a bit much, isn’t it?!”

“Yeah, it’s complicated for me.”

 It’s complicated, and I’ll probably keep struggling with it for a while, damn it.

 However, if there’s a future where I can stay close to the girls I’ve gotten to know without any problems, then I’d like to see that happen… For now, I’ll just act on my instincts.

“By the way, Onii-chan.”

“What is it?”

“You came home drenched in sweat this evening. I heard you met Ouka-san, but… you didn’t do anything lewd, did you?”

“Outside? Even in this world, where I’m surrounded by eroticism, I can’t do that in public.”

“So you just played sports?”

“We played soccer with the kids for a bit.”

“Hmm… when playing soccer with Ouka-san, didn’t you feel like kicking a different kind of ball in various ways?”

“Inori, you’ve become quite cheeky, haven’t you…?”

 Of course, I knew she was joking.

 After that, Inori and I spent some time together as siblings, with a new understanding between us. That night, I suggested that we sleep together, and the look on her face when she heard my proposal was so comically stunned that she immediately nodded and jumped into bed.

“We’ll just sleep together, right?”

“Give me a break.”

“…… Then next time.”

 Having my little sister say “next time” to me in bed… I wonder if there’s anyone else in the country who can relate to this.

 It’s not a matter of pride or one-upping others, but simply an unusual experience that most people wouldn’t have.

“But… even though we’re on the same page emotionally, I can’t fight alongside you, so… I’ll always be the one waiting for you.”

“That’s a separate issue. Even if you were a demon hunter like me, or even if you could fight like me… I still wouldn’t want you to.”

“That’s what I’ve always thought, Onii-chan.”

“I know… that’s why I’m glad I’m the only one with this power.”

 If Inori had become a demon hunter too, I would have been worried sick every day.

 I would never let her go alone, and I might even ask her to give up her weapon for my sake.

 Even though I know it’s wrong to hinder someone’s actions based on my personal emotions, Inori’s existence as my family is just too important to me.

“…… But.”

“Hmm?”

“You’re not going to stop putting your hand on my chest in the midst of all this, are you? I’m doing my best to hold back because you smell so good.”

“Do I need to hold back?”

“You really understand how I feel, don’t you, Onii-chan?!”

 This sister of mine… she’s quite something.

(But… it’s peaceful. Just the death of the highest-level Ayakashi has brought about this peace. It’s only natural, but… I hope there won’t be any typical plot twists like the resurrection of a boss demon that was supposed to be dead.)

 In stories like this, it’s common for the main antagonist to come back to life.

 I chuckled at the thought of creating a flag by imagining such a scenario, and then I embraced Inori tightly, deciding to be a bit more open-minded about the situation, and fell asleep.