Is There Such Thing as a Cute Little Stepsister? There is No Romance Between us~ - Chapter 5

So This is What ‘People Change’ Means

Ruri is looking at me with expectant eyes.

Why?

Despite my opposition, they all agree to let Ruri live with me.

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How did it come to this?

So, we decided to rent an apartment to start our new life.

“This is my room, please don’t just barge in here unnecessarily. Even though our situation has suddenly changed, we’re still strangers in formal terms.”

“Eh, is it because there are some ‘boy things’ that Onii-sama doesn’t want me to find?”

“What!?”

“Or is it because there are ‘suspicious books’ under the bed?”

“D-Don’t be ridiculous! There’s no such thing!!!”

I’ve taken precautions against those things.

I’m more of a smartphone guy than having physical items, that way, I can easily cover my tracks.

“Hmm, is that so? You’re of that age too right, Onii-sama? Even if you have those things, I don’t mind. In fact, I’m actually quite curious about it.”

Despite her innocent appearance, she talks about that kind of thing so casually.

Is that just how high schoolgirls are nowadays?

“Onii-sama, why are you acting so distant towards me?”

“No, it’s nothing. So, what about the household chores?”

“I’ll take care of that.”

“…I really appreciate that, but are you sure?”

“Yeah, as a bride to be…I mean, to practice living on my own!”

Hey, what were those words she was about to say?

Wait, does that means she already has a boyfriend?

Well, being a student is not just about studying, she also should enjoy her youth.

“Onii-sama, why are you smiling like that?”

“Ah, it’s nothing. Make sure to enjoy your youth, okay?”

“Huh?”

“I’ll go to my room now. I still have some things I have to unpack.”

“I’ll help you, Onii-sama!”

“You still have your own stuff to unpack, right?”

“It’s fine, it’s fine.”

Saying so, she barges into my room.

“Onii-sama, you like these kinds of things, huh? Ah, it’s so big.”

“…recent game consoles are indeed bigger than older ones.”

“Can’t you be a bit more interesting with your responses?”

“What do I care!?”

“You’re so cold towards me, Onii-sama.”

“Hah…”

“What’s with that blatant sigh!?”

“I’ll take care of the wiring for the consoles, so just leave it as it is…”

“Oh, is this a game with lots of girls in it?”

“…!?”

Don’t tell me, I forgot to hide my games!?

“What is this ‘sister x sister x sister’…do you have a thing with little sisters, Onii-sama?”

What’s with that grin on your face!?

“So, you do love ‘little sisters’, huh?”

“T-That’s just a coincidence.”

“Ehh, what do you mean by coincidence?”

“Ugh, go unpack your own stuff!!!”

Even though this is the first day we’re living together, her attitude changed suddenly.

I end up being teased by my stepsister all day long.