Reincarnated as the Promiscuous Protagonist in a Netori Game, Only to Find the Heroine, My Step-Sister, Already Threatened to Be a Submissive Slave~ Liberating the Slave and Planning to Leave Home, Yet Unexpectedly Becoming Loved by My Step-Sister~ - Chapter 28 - “Because I Like It (You)…!”

Chapter 28 – “Because I Like It (You)…!”

“Here, Nii-san Ahnn.”

During lunch break, as usual, I have lunch with Tsumugi on a bench in the courtyard.

It was hot outside, but the courtyard was shaded by trees, so it was surprisingly comfortable.

There were a couple of lovebirds in the same area.

“I knew those two were on good terms.”

“I’m a bit envious.”

“Really? We’re not too far behind, aren’t we? Here, ahnn♡”

“Mou~ Haru~kun~ Ahnn~♡”

The way people look at us siblings has changed a lot since the first time.

“Thanks for the food. It was delicious as always.”

I finished the lunch and put my hands together.

“Yes, Nii-san. Chuu~”

Tsumugi kissed me on the cheek as if it was natural.

“T-Tsumugi! We’re at school…”

“Fufu, it’s okay♪ It’s just siblings playing with each other♪“

She hugged me without a care in the world.

This is no different from the couples around  us…!

“T-They kissed…!? They just kissed…!?”

“E-Even we’ve never done that at school…”

“S-Shall we try it…? Kissing…”

“……! Y-Yes. Let’s prove that we are the best couple in this courtyard.”

“Yes♪ We can’t let a playful kiss from siblings get the better of us♪”

And so, the lovey-dovey couple began a deep kiss on the lips without hesitation in public…

Tsumugi’s gentle kisses can still be considered a heartwarming sight that can be tolerated to some extent. However, their excessive displays of affection have become unbearable to witness.

“T-Tsumugi? Let’s go somewhere else.”

I tried to stand up, but Tsumugi did not move.

She was glued to the couple’s kiss, staring at them intently.

“Naughty kisses…on the lips… I want to do that too…”

Tsumugi muttered wistfully with her cheeks flushed.

“N-Nii-san, Nii-san♡ Let’s do it too…♡”

She leaned against my chest as if clinging to me.

Hot breaths were escaping from her small mouth, which was slowly approaching my lips.

“O-Oi, Tsumugi…!?”

I can accept kisses on the cheek, but on the lips are…

“Nii-san…♡”

She’s not hearing my voice.

“……!?”

At that moment, the warning bell rang signaling the end of the lunch break.

As if taking advantage of the sound, I took Tsumugi by the shoulders and gently pulled her away.

“Tsumugi. It’s time to go. We have to go back to class.”

“It’s time…”

Tsumugi immediately turned depressed.

“Okay. It’s before the test and we have to attend classes properly.”

Thank goodness she’s so understanding.

Leaving the courtyard, I parted with Tsumugi on the stairs of the school building.

By the way, the lovebirds didn’t hear the warning bell and continued to make out.

“Hah…”

I finally felt relief when I was alone.

I’m glad she is so fond of me, but any more than that and I’m afraid we’re going to cross the boundary of siblings.

As I can guess from the late night acts, Tsumugi is becoming more and more interested in such things.

Should she get a new boyfriend after all? But as a brother… It feels complicated…

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After school, I went to the library to study with Minase.

“Well, let’s do math today, shall we?”

“Ugh…”

“Don’t make a disgusted face. Well, I can understand why people don’t like it.”

When studying and in her glasses, she turns into the calm Minase-san. If I do my best, she doesn’t raise her voice and is polite and gentle in her teaching. She even chooses her words carefully and supports me, even though I struggle with studying.

But I still hate math. You could even say that I avoid it. Don’t underestimate the dislike I, as a humanities student, have for mathematics. Just the sight of numbers alone is detestable to me.

I’ve reached a point where even middle school-level knowledge is far beyond my reach, and it feels like starting from scratch. It’s too late for me to even attempt mathematics now…

“What does Minase want to be in the future?”

Let’s digress for a moment.

Just for a little bit. I’ll get to studying eventually.

“W-What’s with the sudden question? Are you concerned about my future?”

“Of course I am. It’s Minase of all people.”

She’s an excellent student, the head of the public morals committee.

She is one of the most promising students in the third grade.

“I-I see. B-By the way, what kind of job do you think would suit me from your point of view?”

Minase followed the conversation in a slightly buoyant tone.

“Hmm… If it’s Minase…”

The Minase I know is a kind and strong girl who has the courage and integrity to face delinquent students like Takuma head-on as the head of the public morals committee. She’s also admired for her volunteer work in the community.

I’m sure she would be an excellent candidate for any position.

Yeah, I’m sure of it. But the most impressive thing for me right now is…

“I guess a teacher.”

“Teacher?”

“Minase’s teaching style is very easy to understand. And she also takes good care of students like me.”

In my previous life, I was also a cause for concern in a different sense than Takuma, as I had no friends and poor academic performance.

But no one ever looked at me and the teachers left me alone for a long time.

I know it was my fault, but still, I was lonely and sad.

That’s why it would have been nice to have someone like Minase who was willing to face the situation and approach me.

“Heh, a teacher… A teacher, is it…”

As Minase repeated those words, she blushed slightly and couldn’t help but smirk.

“W-Well… It’s true that I do enjoy taking care of someone like you who may not excel in certain areas.”

Then came a surprising reply.

“Because I like it (you)…!”

“I-I see…”

She held a pen to my face and reminded me.

“So. is this the end of your futile resistance?”

“Eh…”

“Let’s start with math.”

“Yes…”

She knew exactly what I was planning.

“First of all, memorize the formulas. You’re not bad at that, so do your best.”

Even so, Minase smiled kindly and encouraged me.

“Don’t worry, Sensei will make sure to keep an eye on you.”

She really seems to be very caring and attentive.

I finished chatting and started studying.

I was aware of the occasional dull rattling sound in the quiet library, but I remained focused on my formidable opponent, math.