Is There Such Thing as a Cute Little Stepsister? There is No Romance Between us~ - Chapter 15-16

Wishes and Desires

Ruri’s POV

“I’ve bought onions, carrots and potatoes. Then that leaves us with the protein. What kind of meat do you like, Onii-sama?”

“…personally, I like chicken, is that okay with you?”

“Yeah, chicken sounds good…then let’s make chicken curry for dinner.”

“Thanks.”

“By the way, what do you think we look like when we’re shopping like this?”

To be honest, I’m hoping Onii-sama will say that we look like a ‘newlywed couple’ or a ‘married couple’.

“I don’t think we look like a parent and child, do we? So maybe we look like siblings?”

I know Oni-sama might not consider me his true ‘family yet’, but the fact that we have taken a step ahead from being complete strangers makes me happy.

I feel like Onii-sama is slowly opening his heart to me.

I want to get closer to Onii-sama…

I want to get to know Onii-sama better…

However, I wonder why Onii-sama uses ‘watashi’ sometimes and use ‘boku’ some other times…

“Hmm…what’s wrong, Ruri? You seem to be spacing out.”

“A-Ah…sorry. I was just thinking, why do you sometimes use ‘watashi’ and use ‘boku’ some other times, Onii-sama?”

“…well, it’s just. You know, various reasons from a long time ago.”

I shouldn’t ask it any further, is seems like Onii-sama doesn’t really want to talk about it.

Forcing Onii-sama to talk about it will only annoy him.

“I see. Ah, Onii-sama! There is a sale on chicken meat! It seems to be quite a good deal!”

“Ah, that’s great. This should be enough for the both of us.”

However, I’ll ask him about it again someday.

I want to know everything about you, Onii-sama.

“Should we go to the cashier now?”

“Yeah! We got everything we need!”

Shopping with Onii-sama is really fun.

I’m also really happy to be entrusted with making the curry.

However, cooking…I wonder what would happen if drops of my saliva got mixed in?

Why is it so tempting to do it?

I really wish the person I love can taste my body fluids.

How happy would I be if that were to happen.

“I’m really happy that you’re here to cook for us, Ruri. I feel like this house would be a total mess without you.”

Onii-sama laughs as he says so.

I wonder what kind of face will Onii-sama make when he finds out about my true wishes and desires.

…now is not the time yet, my rational side warns me.

If he finds out about it now, it will all be ruined.

I should hold myself back, I have to control and supress my desires.

I can’t allow myself to make such childish mistakes like the other day.

I will definitely make Onii-sama fall in love with me.

‘Consultation’ Where Should we Go?

Tokigane’s POV

“Hmm…”

“You’re having such a complicated expression on your face, Manager Kimizuka.”

“Ah…Tokigane-kun. Well, I was just thinking where should I take my ‘relative’ go to have some fun.”

“Oh, now that you mention it, how are things going with her?”

“Our relationship has improved a bit…or at least that’s what I’d like to think.”

“Was your relationship with her bad before?”

“It’s embarrassing to admit, but I was a bit nervous around her. As you can see, I haven’t had many close relationships with women. I think the reason why our relationship wasn’t very good before is because I didn’t understand how to maintain a proper distance from her…”

“I see. So, even though you’ve made progress, you’re not sure what to do next?”

“Exactly.”

With a sigh, Manager Kimizuka expresses his confusion.

“Hmm…does that girl want to go somewhere with you, Manager Kimizuka?”

“Yeah, she said ‘Let’s go somewhere and have fun!’ the other day. What’s so enjoyable about hanging out with me?”

“Eh…are you seriously saying that?”

“Hmm?”

“…never mind, this guy.”

“One of my subordinates told me to do something about it, but I really don’t know what to do.”

“Girls can admire older guys too, you know!? Perhaps, she admires you, Manager Kimizuka?”

“No way. To think she would admire someone like me…it’s laughable.”

“…hah.”

“What’s with that sigh?”

Well, to be honest, neither Manager Kimizuka’s appearance nor personality is anything special.

However, there is still a chance that the girl truly admires him.

“Well, never mind. We’re in Tokyo after all, so there are plenty of options…such as Ueno park, Kasai Rinkai park, or the ‘Mouse’s Dreamland’.”

“Are those places suitable for going with a ‘relative’?”

“I think she would be happy to go there. After all, I used to be a girl myself, so I have some ideas. At least I’m sure that my choices are better than yours, Manager Kimizuka. You couldn’t even think of a single place to go with her.”

“I-I see…”

“Yeah.”

“In that case, I’ll consider about those places.”

“Research is important, you know? It might be indeed fun to go there without knowing anything about the place, but to be honest Manager Kimizuka…you don’t seem to be good at that kind of thing.”

“…I won’t deny it.”

“Very well then!”

“I’ll do my best…”

“I’ll get going now, Manager Kimizuka. I have placed the orders for the morning shift.”

“Thank you for your hard work.”

I don’t know if that girl is in love with Manager Kimizuka or she just admires him…

However, Manager Kimizuka’s insensitivity is just beyond belief.