Chapter 61 – The Last Line of Defence

A day had passed since I kissed Yumika.

Ever since that moment, my heart had been floating—I couldn’t focus on anything at all.

I kept blaming myself for what I’d done, but no matter what I did now, there was no going back.

Even if I had 5 trillion yen, it wouldn’t buy me a do-over…

So all I could do was accept it.

Move forward.

There was a knock at the door, and when I opened it, Yumika walked in like it was her room.

“What do you want?”

“I came for my good-morning kiss.”

Hearing that, I spun around and dove onto my bed.

She’d completely broken through the limiters…

“You don’t just kiss someone like it’s no big deal.”

“But we already crossed that line, didn’t we? There’s no need to hesitate anymore.”

“That was right after the concert. I was all hyped up—it wasn’t really me. It looked like crossing a line, but it was offside. Doesn’t count.”

Even I didn’t understand the nonsense I was spouting.

“Oh? So Sakiya kisses anyone after a concert?”

“No! Only you. I like you too much—I couldn’t hold back.”

“You should’ve just said that from the start. Not that I needed to hear it—I already knew how you felt.”

Yumika sat on the bed and looked right at me.

“A kiss between siblings or family isn’t that strange. Some brothers and sisters do it as kids. And in some countries, families greet each other with kisses, right?”

“Yeah, true.”

She was clearly trying to reassure me—that kissing within a family wasn’t weird.

And I was being led along, thinking, “Yeah, she’s right…”

This was her specialty—mind control.

“So there’s no need to beat yourself up over it. Family kissing isn’t weird. And besides, I think kissing is just the beginning.”

It sounded like Yumika was more interested in what comes after the kiss.

If we went that far, I’d be finished.

“Now then, good-morning kiss, please.”

She clung to me and brought her face close.

There was no escape now.

“Kiss! Ki~~ss~~!”

“Do whatever you want.”

“Then I will.”

Yumika kissed me. I didn’t resist—I accepted it and wrapped my arms around her.

Her soft lips met mine, and I was instantly wide awake.

All the foggy thoughts in my head cleared, and my heart was filled with joy in an instant.

“Hey, how do you feel right now?”

“…I’m happy.”

“Me too.”

We were like a pair of newlyweds, all lovey-dovey.

If Mom or Kana saw us like this, it’d be all over.

“Let’s keep it down in the house. Just in case.”

“Who do you think I am? I already made sure they were both downstairs.”

Yumika was more cautious than I was.

With her on alert like this, we could kiss in peace… for now.

But if we kept kissing like this, our barriers would start dropping fast.

“If kissing makes me this happy… what’ll happen when we go further?”

Yumika was blushing and swaying, clearly off in some romantic fantasy.

She’s a little dangerous—but seriously, she’s way too cute.

“Sorry, but we’re not going any further. I’m going to control myself.”

“Oh really? And who was the guy who said that, then kissed me anyway? Who’s my sweet, self-proclaimed boyfriend?”

“…That would be me.”

“Correct. And if you ever can’t hold back again, just tell me. I’ll always 

welcome you.”

She’d reached goddess tier.

Too powerful… I can’t win against her.

At this rate, it’s only a matter of time before we become one.

But I hate losing, so I started planning a strategy to win.

A straight-up fight wouldn’t work—I’d get crushed.

“I won’t lose. I’ll beat you, Yumika.”

“Bring it on. I’ll beat you.”

Yumika was just like me—fiercely competitive.

She’d do anything to win.

I’d already let her past my defenses, but she hadn’t crossed the final line yet.

From here on, it was going to be a tense battle along the edge of the line.

I would protect the last line of defense with everything I had—

“Wanna touch my boobs?”

She pushed her large breasts together with both hands, making them look even bigger.

…I can’t win this. 

(TL: you can’t win against boobs…..)