Is There Such Thing as a Cute Little Stepsister? There is No Romance Between us~ - Chapter 4

‘Cat Acting’ is Very Troublesome Part 2

“I-I’m…okay with it!”

Ruri-san raises her head and says so.

This face…

“I don’t know much about the person who is going to be my new father, but I can trust Haruto…san!”

“Why do you say so?”

“He once saved me from a molester on the train…I’m the girl from that time, do you remember?”

Can there be such a coincidence?

“You saved my daughter from a molester on the train…you’re just as kind as your father!”

“I’m glad that I’m able to earn your trust, but…”

Ruri-san is a second-year high school student, she’s in her sensitive and emotional age.

“Isn’t this too rushed? Can’t we at least wait a little longer for Ruri-san to think about it?”

“I’m fine with Onii-sama being my Onii-sama!”

“…it’s probably best to not trust a guy you just met too much.”

“No, I trust you as well. You’re a kind person, just like Naito-san.”

“Haha.”

Dad, why are you acting all embarrassed like that…!?

“…in that case, I won’t say anything more about it, but still, changing your last name during such a sensitive and emotional time is a bit…”

“I guess that’s true, we don’t know if she is going to get bullied for it or not…”

You darn old man, you finally said something sensible…

“Then, let’s just register our marriage after Ruri graduates.”

Riko-san has a triumphant expression on her face, as if she is proud to come up with such a brilliant idea.

“Oh! That might be a good idea!”

Dad also agrees with Riko-san.

We still don’t know where Ruri-san will go for college, but with the current situation, it might work out well.

“Yeah, I also think that’s a good idea.”

“Then, please take a good care of me, Onii-sama!”

Ruri excitedly says so with a big smile on her face.

Please don’t look at me with those expectant eyes.

“Ah Yeah, please take care of me…as well.”

Family members usually don’t use honorifics to call each other, but our current relationship is somewhat complicated.

“Alright, let’s not be so formal with each other, let’s be more casual! Nice to meet you, Riko, Ruri-chan!”

“Yes, Naito. Nice to meet you, Haruto-kun.”

“Yeah, Onii-sama!”

“Y-Yeah…”

They are just calling each other casually.

It can’t be helped, we are going to be a family eventually after all.

I silently drink my green tea to help me feel less nervous and awkward about the situation.

“So actually…I’m thinking of moving Ruri.”

Hmm? What is she talking about?

“I’m thinking of moving her to a place near her school so that she can be more independent. Considering her future, women also have to work in this day and age…that’s why I’m thinking of moving her.”

Wait a minute, what happened to our discussion about her sensitive and emotional age from earlier!?

“However, won’t it be worrisome for Ruri to live on her own without a guardian? That’s why…I’d like to ask Haruto-kun for that.”

“Eh…what…?”

“That might be a good idea!”

“That’s not a good idea, you stupid dad! What kind of parent would tell a man who was a stranger until recently to live with her daughter!?”

“I don’t mind, you know?”

“Ruri…chan?”

“I don’t mind at all.”