Is There Such Thing as a Cute Little Stepsister? There is No Romance Between us~ - Chapter 29-30
A ‘Pierced Heart’ is Troublesome
“…how is it?”
“Yeah, it’s delicious.”
The next morning after the shocking confession, me and Ruri are eating breakfast together.
I feel a little embarrassed…
“Your face is blushing red, you know?”
“I-It’s just that eating together at the same table like this feels different from yesterday.”
“…can I ask you something?”
“Yeah?”
“Why didn’t you hug me back last night?”
“I don’t want to lie to you, but…”
“It’s okay, just tell me the truth.”
“I didn’t dare to hug you back.”
“Is it because you’ve come to like me but haven’t fallen in love with me yet?”
“No, it’s because you’re a minor. What if our actions got you expelled from school? What if it robbed you of your future? I’m not saying that it will definitely happen, but avoiding those risks is something an adult should do.”
“…so in the end, it’s because I’m a high school student.”
“If I were a high school student myself, I might not be able to hold myself back and been captivated by Ruri’s charms.”
She gives a wry smile and shows a slightly disappointed expression.
“But I want to tell you one thing, I don’t regret getting into this relationship with you. That’s why, I’ll say it properly now, I like you, Ruri.”
“……”
“Will you help me turn this ‘like’ into ‘love’?”
“Of course. I’ll do my best.”
“Thank you.”
“Then, I’ll start with this.”
Suddenly, Ruri kisses my cheek.
“I can at least kiss you, right?”
“…please don’t tempt me.”
“It’s fine. A kiss won’t get me pregnant.”
Ruri chuckles mischievously to tempt me.
“It’s a compromise. I really wanted you to hold me last night, but you didn’t…”
“A kiss…”
…I think I should clearly set our boundaries.
“…fine. But anything beyond that is a no.”
“Okay. I’ll just be patient with it for now.”
“It feels like I’m being played with.”
“Fufufu, that’s just your imagination.”
“…is it though?”
When I think about it…
“You’re like a praying mantis, Ruri.”
“You’re terrible. I won’t eat you, okay?”
“From your confession last night, I somehow understand that Ruri’s feelings are not quite normal. Not many girls would say ‘break me’ in their confession, right?”
“…fufufu.”
“Am I right?”
“I’m happy that Onii-sama understands me.”
“…I feel like I’m being forced to play a game I’m not good at.”
“Then, please surrender, Onii-sama!”
With that, she smiles brightly.
That Person is Annoying
Ruri’s POV
“Hey, Onii-sama.”
“Yeah?”
I call Onii-sama to carry out a certain plan.
“Would you like an ear cleaning?”
“Eh!?”
“It seems like you’ve been listening to ear cleaning ASMR sounds on YouTube, right?”
After a thorough check of Onii-sama’s smartphone, it turned out that he not only hears to regular ear cleaning ASMR, but also listen to maids, childhood friends, and co-workers ear cleaning ASMR.
Onii-sama’s smartphone doesn’t have a password, so I can snoop around his phone easily.
Well, I’m relieved that there wasn’t anything naughty in there.
“That’s…”
“Don’t deny it. I wish you would just tell me about it.”
“Eh…ah. Yeah.”
“I’ll give you a lap pillow, so please hurry up.”
“Are you angry?”
“It makes me angry that you’re seeking comfort in other girls’ voices.”
“…sorry.”
“If you’re really sorry, please rest your head here.”
“Okay.”
“This is my first time too, so if it hurts, please let me know.”
I take out a bamboo earpick and start cleaning Onii-sama’s ear.
“Ouch! It hurts!”
“Ah, I’m so sorry.”
“You’re quite angry, huh?”
“It’s almost like finding a stash of erotic magazines…I guess.”
“Yeah, I guess so.”
“Do you not like me cleaning your ears?”
“N-No, it’s not like that. I mean, I want you to do it, but…it’s just kind of embarrassing, you know?”
“Please don’t hesitate to tell me anything in the future…I just don’t want you to hide anything from me.”
“I understand…of course, I thought Ruri would be okay with it. But still, saying it to you takes courage.”
“You always hold yourself back with me, Onii-sama.”
I pout a little as I say so.
“I’m sorry, I’ll try to muster up the courage next time. It feels really good.”
“That’s right. I’m cleaning your ear with love.”
“I’m very lucky to be your boyfriend.”
“So, when are you going to tell me that you love me?”
“My feelings don’t change that quickly, but you will do your best at it, right?”
“Of course.”
I’ll do my best to change Onii-sama’s feeling of ‘like’ to ‘love’ towards me.
“Thank you, Ruri. Please take good care of me from now on.”
“Yeah, please take a good care of me too, Onii-sama.”
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