Over the days, Ayu diligently practiced her speech and prepared posters for the upcoming presidential council election. Despite her busy schedule, which included meetings with the twins, Kenji and Ryota, and the vice president, Arata, she remained focused on her goals. Arata had devised a comprehensive plan for the school, including initiatives to address concerns raised by individuals seeking to close the institution. However, the identity of this group remained unknown.
The twins subsequently engaged in a conversation with the principal to inquire about the group responsible for these threats. As Ayu's manager, I felt compelled to express my support for her, acknowledging her evident affection for her boyfriend. While I was able to assist Ayu with her presidential campaign and other endeavors, my work schedule limited my availability to her. I was employed only on Tuesday and Thursday, which did not pose a significant inconvenience. Fuuto is also there to provide any assistance he can during his free time.
On Friday afternoon, the school bell rang, signaling the end of the day and the commencement of students' departure for home or activities. I engaged in some stretching exercises, expressing my contentment with the arrival of Friday. However, I had a final date scheduled with Ayu on Saturday, which filled me with excitement.
In preparation for our date, I diligently researched potential venues, meticulously selecting a location that would cater to her interests. Ayu's passion for marine life led me to consider the sea aquarium. She had expressed a profound appreciation for the beauty of the ocean, describing it as a tranquil sanctuary where the vibrant colors of the sea created an awe-inspiring visual experience. I was confident that this destination would resonate with her.
The aquarium also featured an on-site restaurant, which I had observed online. Its elegant ambiance and reputation for sophistication suggested that it would provide a memorable dining experience. The aquarium's layout allowed visitors to observe the marine life in its natural habitat, creating an immersive and captivating atmosphere. I was certain that Ayu would find this venue to be an exceptional choice for our date.
"Thank goodness it's over," I exclaim as I stretch in relief, knowing that the day of school has finally concluded. It is the ideal time to relax and unwind, but my phone vibrates with a message from my younger sister, Ren. Her message inquires if it would be acceptable for her to accompany me home, as her best friend had fallen ill with the flu and was unable to attend school. Additionally, she requested that I hurry, as she intended to purchase medicine for her friend at the pharmacy.
I responded to her message, confirming that I was on my way. As I stood up, Ayu approached me.
"Hey Daisuke, would you like to go out and get some ice cream? I was kind of craving some together, but I'll pay this time. What do you say?" she asked, her beautiful eyes fixed on mine. She seemed to be urging me to join her for ice cream.
"I'm sorry, maybe next time, Ayu. Not today, I'm in a hurry." I replied, apologizing for my inability to accompany her.
As I left the classroom, Ayu stood there, staring at me. Suddenly, Ryota approached her.
"Hey Ayu, everything alright?" Ryota asked, showing concern.
Ayu returned to her usual self and turned to face Ryota.
"Oh yeah, everything's fine," she said, continuing the conversation.
"I was just a little disappointed that Daisuke declined my invitation to go out for ice cream," Ayu confided in Ryota, her expression slightly sad.
"Seriously? He didn't tell you why?" Ryota expressed her disappointment.
"I mean, no, he didn't. He just left," Ayu explained.
"Hmm, Ayu, let's discreetly observe your boyfriend to ascertain the reason behind his rejection. Hold my hand," Ryota suggested, offering her support.
Ayu hesitated for a moment before agreeing.
"W-Wait, Ryota. Are you sure?"
"Of course, I am," Ryota reassured her. "Let's do this together." As Ryota held her hand and left the classroom. Both individuals rushed to Daisuke's location in a hurry to ascertain the reason behind his rejection of Ayu. This behavior appeared somewhat peculiar to Daisuke. The only way to ascertain the situation is to obtain
The answers constitute surveillance.
In a hurry to reach my sister, Ren and I began walking to the pharmacy to obtain her best friend's medication.
"Thank you, big brother. You are a helpful person," Ren expressed her gratitude. I was accompanying her.
"No problem. I mean, you are my young sister, and you need someone to accompany you. Going alone can be dangerous," I reassured her, patting her head.
"H-Hey, I am not a little kid anymore!" Ren interrupted me, playfully swatting my hand away. I couldn't help but chuckle at her attitude.
"What is so funny?" Rin became slightly upset as we continued our walk, approaching the pharmacy in about five minutes.
Ayu and Ryota were following Daisuke and the unrecognized girl.
"Who is that girl walking beside Daisuke?" Ayu asked, her anger growing. She had noticed the girl and suspected that Daisuke was cheating on her.
"I do not recognize her, but she is wearing the same uniform as we wear in high school," Ryota replied, pondering the situation. She then continued the conversation.
"Let us follow them and see what he will do next. Let's go, Ayu," Ryota suggested.
"Right," Ayu agreed. They both carefully followed Daisuke and the girl, observing their movements and destination. Five minutes passed, and they finally reached the pharmacy. Ayu and Ryota hid behind the bushes from the pharmacy's view.
"Pharmacy?" Ryota whispered.
"What is Daisuke and that girl doing in the pharmacy?" Ayu asked, her curiosity piqued.
"I do not know, but I will find out the reason," Ryota replied to Ayu.
Meanwhile, Ren was searching for the appropriate medication for her friend. She was unsure of the best choice. So, I approached the pharmacy and inquired about the most effective medicine for treating the flu.
"Honestly, this one is superior because it is a potent medication. In a few hours, one day, or two, you will feel better," the pharmacy lady, with her exceptional customer service skills, informed me.
"Alright, I will take this one then," Ren picked up the recommended, strong medication. As she retrieved the medication.
Ren commenced withdrawing her funds, but she required a few more yen to purchase the medicine. As a considerate older brother, I contributed a few yen to ensure she had sufficient funds. Ren expressed her gratitude for my assistance.
The pharmacy attendant, displaying politeness, advised us to consume food before taking the medicine. She emphasized its potency and efficacy in promoting rapid recovery. She recommended eating soup, as it would aid digestion.
Ren inquired,
"Would it be alright if you purchased me an ice cream?" She expressed her strong desire for ice cream.
I attempted to dissuade her, but her eyes were fixed on the ice cream. Reluctantly, I purchased a strawberry ice cream for her, as it was her favorite flavor. I opted for a vanilla ice cream, as my preferred flavor is chocolate, but I decided to try vanilla today.
As we exited the pharmacy, Ayu and Ryota observed our departure and noticed us enjoying ice cream. Ayu was surprised and exclaimed,
"Is it just me, or am I imagining this? They are eating ice cream while walking and enjoying each other's company."
Ryota responded,
"They trust me, Ayu." She ceased speaking as she noticed Ayu's desire to follow them.
"H-Hey wait for me, Ayu," she said, attempting to catch up.
Ren and I were close to Ren's best friend's residence, but we were running behind schedule. As we neared her friend's house, I informed Aunt Yumi that we would be tardy and explained that we would assist her friend in feeling better by preparing a nourishing soup, applying a towel to her head, and administering medication. Subsequently, the phone rang, and it was Aunt Yumi.
"Hello, Aunt Yumi. Did you receive the message I sent you?" I inquired.
"Yes, I did. Take care of her while her parents are working. Unfortunately, she is alone and no one is assisting her just be careful," she replied, expressing concern for Ren's friend. Fortunately, there were some days when Ren's friend visited the house, so my aunt had already met her before. In her opinion, she is a kind girl.
Despite having only had the opportunity to meet her on five occasions, as she had only visited the house for a visit, I felt a sense of anticipation.
"Okay Aunt, I'll keep you updated. Call you later," I said as I hung up the phone. We arrived at Ren's friend's front door.
"Phew, that took us 30 minutes to get here. I hope she is alright," Ren said, relieved to be there to take care of her friend. However, she was also concerned about her well-being.
"Don't worry, everything will be fine," I reassured her as I patted her shoulder. Suddenly, she smiled. She pressed the doorbell button. Meanwhile, Ayu and Ryota were hiding behind a wall. Ayu was shocked and saddened, overwhelmed by a mix of emotions.
"Did you just see Daisuke touch that girl's shoulder? There's no way she's going out with a girl," Ryota exclaimed, curious if Daisuke was cheating on Ayu. Daisuke was getting closer to Ren, and Ayu couldn't bear the sight any longer. She burst out, tears streaming down her face, and ran towards them at a fast pace.
"Ayu no!" Ryota tried to stop her, but it was too late. Ayu was determined to reach Daisuke and Ren. As she ran, she couldn't help but think that Daisuke was going inside their house and doing something inappropriate.
"Daisuke!!" Ayu shouted his name. Daisuke and Ren turned around, hearing his name. As he turned, he recognized Ayu's voice and was surprised to see her approaching. He looked behind Ayu and saw Ryota running towards Ayu, trying to stop her, but it was too late.
"Ayu, what are you doing here?" I asked, surprised by her unexpected presence.
"This was the reason you refused to go out with me," Ayu replied, her face filled with disappointment.
"No, you misunderstood," I stammered, feeling a wave of nervousness. This was the first time Ayu had been upset with me.
"Don't lie to me, Daisuke!" she exclaimed, her voice trembling with emotion. As she spoke, Ren stepped forward and placed a serious gaze on Ayu's face.
"Listen closely, you. If you have a problem with my older brother, you must confront me." Say, Ren, her eyes filled with hatred as she prepared to fight with Ayu.
"O-Older brother…" Ayu stammered, surprised and unsure of how to respond.
"That is what I intended to tell you, Ayu," Say clarified.
"Wait, is that Ayu Takahashi? Your girlfriend?" Ren exclaimed, surprised to see Ayu. Ren had never met Ayu, but Ren was familiar with her name. Ayu felt embarrassed by her actions.
"Oh, that is your sister, Daisuke? That is pleasant news; I wasn't unaware you had a sibling." Ryota, equally surprised.
"I-I was aware he had one, but I never had the opportunity to meet her…" Ayu mumbled, still embarrassed.
"What is all this commotion about?" Ren's friend opened the door, having heard the ringing bell and the shouting from outside.
"Hello, Mai," Ren greeted her, holding up her bag. "We have brought medicine and food."
Thirty minutes later, Mai invited them in, not minding unless they made a mess in the house. Ren was in charge if they did anything foolish. Besides, it was her best friend, and they had already met before. So, Ayu and Ryota sat on the couch while Ren cooked a delicious meal. She was chopping vegetables Removing the noodles and some eggs, Ren proceeded to cook udon noodles soup ramen.
On the other hand, Ayu remained quiet, feeling embarrassed. She was ashamed of herself. I had to say something.
"So-"
"So-"
They both tried to speak at once, then turned around. Ayu looked at Daisuke with sadness and slowly approached him, hugging him tightly. She placed her arms around him, still feeling ashamed.
"I am sorry, Daisuke," Ayu said, holding him and hugging him. "I should not have yelled at you like that. Just as you left me in class, ran away, and did not tell me why you did not want to go eat ice cream with me, I followed you and saw you thought you were cheating on me. I overreacted…"
"Ayu, it is alright. I understand your concern"
I embraced her, smiling warmly at her.
"I assure you that I will never betray your trust. In this vast world with billions of people, you are my world, my path, and my source of happiness. Your presence in my life holds immense value. I make a solemn promise to you in my heart that I will never deceive you." I smiled, holding her tightly and patting her head as a final gesture of affection.
"It was my fault too for not informing you of my intentions. Ren needed assistance with groceries for her friend who is currently experiencing the flu, as you can observe." I explained to Ayu in a serious tone, hoping to convey the truth to her. However, I must admit that I felt compelled to be in this mood, as I believed it would help her understand that I was not acting on any romantic feelings for her. I recognized that she was my sister, and I would never betray her trust. Ayu cares deeply about me and our relationship. While she was upset, I could swear I saw tears welling up in her eyes. It was as if she genuinely did not want to lose this connection, or perhaps she had experienced similar situations in the past. These are just some of the thoughts racing through my mind. Her expression alone has left a profound impact on me. In the meantime, I intend to speak with her about this matter when we have a moment of privacy. I do not want to engage in this conversation in this public space.
"No, you do not have to take responsibility for Daisuke, Ayu. It is my fault for behaving in this manner. I should not have acted like a stalker." Ryota interjected, emphasizing her responsibility. Ryota had instructed Ayu to follow us, and it appeared that something suspicious was afoot. However, in the end, it was nothing more than a misunderstanding.
"It is alright, Ryota. You do not have to apologize."
"Well, honestly, it is her fault, big brother," Ren interrupted my attempt to continue the conversation with Ryota.
"Ren, it's alright. She apologized."
"No! Because that doesn't seem right. Stalking his boyfriend is unacceptable. I trust you, and that's part of the reason for a relationship. How could you do that?"
"Ren, enough!"
"Look at her. I thought she would be a good girlfriend, but she turned out to be just another person. What kind of girlfriend would do that?"
"Ren, enough!"
Suddenly, Ayu felt ashamed and placed her hand on my chest to prevent me from saying anything. She stood up and placed her hand on her chest.
"You're right. What kind of girlfriend am I, what kind of girl would stalk her boyfriend and not trust me? But you must understand that I love your brother." Ayu continued her conversation.
"I feel a strong connection with your brother, and I love him deeply. I don't want to lose him. He is special to me. So I apologize for my earlier behavior. Please forgive me." Ayu bowed her head in apology.
"I apologize too. It was my fault that this happened because Ayu listened to me. So don't blame her; blame me." Ryota bowed her head as well. Now I understand why Ayu looked teary-eyed. She cares deeply. She wants to become the president to prevent the school from closing, and she cares about everyone else too. She just wants to be with me, but beyond that, she cares.
"Sigh…" Ren was at a loss for words. She finished cooking the noodle udon ramen and grabbed the gloves because it was warm and she didn't want to burn her hands. She placed the noodle udon on the wooden tray and set aside the medicine and a glass of water. She then proceeded to Mai's room without speaking, as she seemed upset. Ren's face was filled with contemplation as she processed the recent events. Ayu was apprehensive and desired to follow Ren, but I firmly grasped her hand and directly addressed her.
"It is alright; simply provide her with time. She is accustomed to meeting new people."
"Are you sure?" Ayu inquired.
"I am certain; trust me," as I continue.
"She is my sister, and I am intimately familiar with her disposition." I smiled reassuringly at Ayu, conveying my assurance that everything would be well. As she sat down next to me with her head on my right shoulder, mirroring her expression of concern and worry, I noticed her resemblance to her sister.
Ren was standing in front of Mai's door as she called out to her, inviting her to enter. Mai responded positively, allowing her to come into her room. As Ren placed the wooden tray in front of Mai's laboratory, Mai expressed her excitement to eat the meal Ren had prepared for her. While the meal appeared delectable, it also had an unsettling appearance. As she reached for the chopsticks, she commented.
"This looks very delicious, Ren. Thank you very much." Mai looked at Ren with appreciation.
"No problem, Mai. Enjoy the food." Ren held Mai's glass of water and the medicine.
"Thank you for the food," Mai said in a prayerful tone before taking a sip of the drink. She then began eating, savoring the deliciousness of the meal.
"Mmmm, so good, Ren, as always."
Suddenly, Mai turned to Ren while she was eating. Ren was engrossed in her phone as if texting someone. However, Mai caught her in the act. A faint sound emanated from Ren's phone, resembling the sound of a message being sent.
"Sorry, Mai. I sent a message to my brother to ask if I could stay with you and keep an eye on things." Ren explained to herself, puzzled by her behavior.
"No, I don't want you to get sick, either, Ren."
"Oh, come on. It's fine. I want to see my best friend get well."
"You don't want to walk with your brother's girlfriend, do you?"
Ren was caught again, and she did not want Mai to notice her indiscretion. However, Mai was astute enough to discern the expression of upset on Ren's face.
"Yeah, you got me," Ren admitted, her voice slightly trembling. She then looked down, feeling ashamed.
"Would you like to talk about it? You know I'm your best friend,
Daisuke and the others were already emerging from the house. Daisuke and the others turned to face Ren as soon as she opened the door.
"Ren, did you forget something?" I asked my younger sister. Ren slowly approached us, feeling embarrassed.
"I… I apologize," she began, her voice trembling.
"I was inconsiderate of Ayu earlier, and I regret it. I don't want my brother to endure a difficult life just because I made a mistake. I want him to have a happy and carefree existence." Ren continued, her voice filled with emotion.
"I care about him deeply because he doesn't deserve such hardships. He is a kind and generous brother, and he deserves better than what I gave him."
Ren looked down, her eyes filled with sadness. She mumbled the last sentence as if she didn't want to face Ayu's reaction. But suddenly, Ayu approached Ren and embraced her tightly.
"Of course, I understand that Daisuke doesn't deserve such treatment," Ayu said, her voice filled with compassion.
"On my part, I was selfish for not trusting him. I was consumed by anxiety and overthinking." Ayu continued, her expression becoming more determined.
"But I apologize now, and I promise that Daisuke will not have to endure such a difficult path. Since he entered my life, it has been a beautiful time. I have met someone special to me, and I don't want to lose that feeling with him."
Ayu turned to Ren with a playful smile.
"Thank you for being there for my brother," she said. Ren's tears began to fall, but she smiled back. It was evident that they were close friends and Ryota and I were relieved that everything had been resolved. As I approached Ren and Ayu, "Daisuke." Ren turned to face me, wiping away her tears. I remembered my younger sister and me when we were children, and I felt a sense of nostalgia.
"You haven't changed, little Ren," I said, patting her head.
"You have always been the same caring and affectionate person." In response, Ren felt a blush rise to their cheeks, accompanied by a hint of embarrassment.
"H-Hey, Daisuke, I'm not a child anymore," she stammered. In the end, Ren just accepted what I told her.
"Whatever I'm going back to Mai's house I'll come home tomorrow now that there is no school tomorrow" As Ren was on her way to Mai's House,
"Are you certain you don't want to walk with us? It is too dangerous to walk alone with a beautiful girl like you," Ayu teased Ren, expressing her genuine admiration for her appearance.
"You are certain? I don't want to be a nuisance, do you?"
"No, you are not. Don't say that. Just come walk with us," Ryota insisted, inviting Ren to join them. Ren considered her request, feeling a mix of apprehension and gratitude. Suddenly, she looked at me for assistance, which seemed somewhat impulsive, but I genuinely understood her emotions in this situation.
"It is alright, Ren. You can come with us," I responded, looking at her. She smiled, her happiness evident. Ren went inside to retrieve her belongings and ascended to Mai's room. As she approached Mai's front door, Ren began to recognize the room.
"Hey Mai. I just wanted to check if you are alright. I was going to ask if there is anything you need before I leave?"
"Are you and your enemy now on good terms? Hehe?" Mai playfully inquired, then coughed.
"Yes, we are now. Ayu and I are good," Ren replied, acknowledging the reconciliation.
"Super, I am glad you girls have already resolved this," Mai continued the conversation, attempting to respond to Ren's questions.
"No, it is fine, dude. You did everything for me. This is enough of your assistance. Thank you, Ren," Mai expressed her gratitude for Ren's help, particularly in cooking and providing medicine.
"You are welcome, Mai. You know I care about you," Ren said, sitting down to hug Mai and rub her back.
"You are aware that I can make you ill, correct?" Mai expressed her concern, fearing that she might transmit an illness to Ren.
"I'm okay if it's you," Ren reassured Mai while continuing to embrace her.
However, Mai abruptly ceased her embrace, genuinely desiring to prevent Ren from falling ill.
"Very well, silly girl. Hurry up and don't make them wait."
"Okay, Mai. See you next time," Ren said as she exited Mai's room. She waved at Mai, smiled at her, and made her way to the door. Suddenly, she joined us on our way home, having a pleasant conversation with us. I am relieved that everything went smoothly.