The Story of How Beautiful Yandere Girls Started Getting Closer to Me, Saying They Want to Take Care of Me - Chapter 7-8

Chapter 7: It’s Important!

“At Hiiragi’s house, just the two of us, playing games…?”

I was shocked, but when I asked her again, Hiiragi nodded and spoke.

“Yeah. I’ve never actually played games with someone sitting next to me before, so I’ve always wanted to try it.”

“I see…”

Certainly, Hiiragi was the only one I knew who played games. I’ve only ever played games with her online, so I do want to try playing together in person…

As I struggled with my decision, Hiiragi looked at me and said.

“Ah, maybe you’re worried about my parents or something? If that’s the case, I live alone, so I don’t have to worry about my parents interrupting the game. In fact, I decided to live alone because of that.”

The fact that she doesn’t have parents around only made me more nervous!

…However…

I couldn’t refuse Hiiragi’s invitation just because she was the opposite sex.

Realizing this, I nodded and replied.

“I’m not worried about your parents, but if you’re okay with it, let’s play at your house after the midterms. I want to focus on studying during the test period.”

“Of course, that’s fine… But—”

Hiiragi took a step closer to me, brought her beautiful face near mine, and looked directly into my eyes with her clear, bright gaze. She opened her mouth.

“I’ve told you before, but please be careful with your health. Your body is more important than work or the tests. If you push yourself too hard after the tests and end up sick, unable to play… then—”

She started to say something, and I quickly took a step back.

“I understand. I definitely don’t want to be in a situation where I can’t play because I’m sick, and then have you make me sick too.”

I said it jokingly, but Hiiragi nodded as if she understood, her expression darkening as she spoke.

“Yeah. If that happens, I’ll tie your legs so you can’t go to work, and when you’re better, I’ll make you play games with me using your hands, which are free to move unlike your legs.”

“Stop saying that! You don’t sound like you’re joking!”

I said, feeling a slight chill, and Hiiragi paused before returning to her usual expression and turning her back to me.

“Well, if you don’t want that to happen, just take care of your health. I’m looking forward to it.”

She said the last part in a slightly embarrassed tone before walking down the hallway.

“…I really can’t get sick now.”

I muttered, then entered the classroom and sat down at my desk.

Hinase, who was studying next to me, put down her pen and spoke.

“Hey, the person you were talking about earlier was Hiiragi, right?”

“Yeah.”

“I thought so! I’ve barely talked to her… Actually, I don’t think many people have talked to her since she doesn’t talk to others much. But she’s a calm person.”

“Yeah, she’s the complete opposite of you, Hinase.”

“Hey! Are you saying I’m not calm?!”

“I didn’t say that…”

“That pause! You’re saying it!”

As I realized I had made an unintentional slip of the tongue, Hinase suddenly stopped, widened her eyes as if thinking about something, then—without warning—moved closer and asked.

“Hey! If you had to choose a girlfriend, would you want someone calm or someone… energetic like me?”

“Uh, if I had to choose a girlfriend…? I don’t really get what you mean by suddenly asking this—”

“It’s important! Hurry up and answer!!”

Hinase asked with intense pressure.

…Seriously, why is she suddenly asking me something like this?

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Chapter 8: No Change, Then and Now

“….”

I had never seriously thought about this before, so I thought deeply about it.

Then, when I looked at Hinase’s face…

“…?”

Hinase was looking at me with eyes that seemed to be pleading with me.

…What is this pressure from Hinase? Is this the kind of passion girls have when it comes to love topics?

While I thought that, I took a moment to think and finally arrived at an answer, so I decided to put it into words.

“If I had to choose a girlfriend between a calm person and an energetic person… honestly, I don’t really mind either one.”

“!? Wait! Saying ‘I don’t mind’ is the worst possible answer in a situation like this!”

“Sorry, saying ‘I don’t mind’ was misleading. Let me rephrase.”

I quickly corrected myself, determined to express my thoughts clearly this time.

“Whether calm or energetic, the most important thing for me is that the person treats me in a way that’s easy for me to get along with. So, to clarify my answer, I’d say that as long as they approach me in a way that’s easy to interact with, I don’t mind either one.”

“…!”

When I gave that answer, Hinase’s eyes widened in surprise.

Then, she lightly tapped my shoulder and said.

“Geez! You really know how to say the right things! This is the first time anyone’s given such an answer in a clear-cut love question like this!”

“Should I have answered with one of the two choices?”

“Nope! I’m totally satisfied with your answer!”

Hinase said with a bright smile, and then looked at me again as she continued.

“Really, you’re always like this… so kind, with a solid core inside. I admire that about you, Sorakaze! Hey, there’s a really hard question here. Can you help me with it?”

Suddenly, Hinase pointed at part of the textbook on her desk.

“That’s fine, but you were about to say something—”

“Don’t worry about it! Come on, the break is almost over. Just help me quickly, please!”

“…Alright.”

Hinase said it shyly, as if she was hiding something. But since I had already planned to study with her during the break, I spent the remaining time teaching her.

—A few days later, in the morning.

“—Ugh!—Onii-chan!”

“…Hm?”

As I was falling asleep, a cheerful voice echoed in my ears.

Wondering what was going on, I slowly opened my eyes and…

“Good morning! Onii-chan!”

There was An, peering at my face while I was sleeping.

“An…? Good morning. Why did you wake me up?”

Still a little groggy from sleep, I asked, and An shook her head.

“No reason! Well, breakfast is ready, but I realized I hadn’t woken you up in the mornings lately, so I was just wondering how you’d feel if your grown-up little sister woke you up!”

Hearing that, I smiled softly and placed my hand on An’s head.

“What’s this about being grown-up? You’re, and always will be, my cute little sister.”

I teased my cheeky little sister, just like any brother would.

“…I’m still the same as before?”

“Yeah. Of course, you’re a successful actress now, way more amazing than I could ever be… But if I can, I still want to be the brother who’s always there to support you.”

A typical exchange between siblings… or at least, that’s what I thought.

“…”

For some reason, An closed her mouth and darkened her expression. After a brief pause, she spoke again, touching her uniform at the chest area.

“Hey, Onii-chan… If you say I haven’t changed, can you actually confirm if I haven’t changed, directly?”