Blindness Chapter 4

「…Brother, what is the meaning of this?」

Hearing the voice of his older brother as he came into the room, Aoi asked in a low voice. Ren smoothly crossed his arms and tilted his head slightly as he narrowed his eyes.

「Do you not like Sunou?」

「That's not the problem… It's been five years since we last met, I'll be troubled if I'm approached like this. You can't suddenly do this sort-」

「Haha, Aoi is really naive. For the next few days, there will be another, will you not indulge in the omegas I chose for you? It's alright to show some attraction, isn't it?」

「…Another?」

Ren approached the bed as he was speaking, he gently stroked Aoi's hair whose face was disheartened. At the same time, he turned his head towards Yuito who was huddled behind Aoi.

「…Hmm? Aren't you Aoi's caretaker? Your appearance-」

「Ah… my apologies…!」

Yuito instantly kneeled and hung his head low.

Currently, Yuito was only wearing a light grey pajama shirt. It reached to just above his knees, and he was barefoot. Furthermore, since he had just finished dealing with a wet dream, Yuito hadn't put on any underwear. While he was lamenting inside of his heart, Yuito could do nothing but hang his head.

Then, Aoi placed a hand on his back. Yuito relaxed and looked up at Aoi while crouching on the bed. Aoi brushed away Ren's annoying hand and spoke in a low voice.

「Sunou attacked me in my sleep and it caused a commotion. Yuito came immediately which is why he's dressed like that.」

「Hey, attacked you in your sleep… nonono, please don't say it like I did something dangerous.」

「It's a fact. I can not come to like someone who can do such uncivilized things 」

「Un-uncivil…」

Being treated coldly by Aoi, Sunou deflated. Ren gave a low chuckle, and stroked Aoi's hair.

「Well… don't say that. You know that Sunou has been in love with you since forever.」

「Besides, you'll be turning twenty soon. The time for your debut is approaching. You need to quickly decide on an official partner.」

「…Are you telling me to choose a mate?」

「No, that's wrong.」

Ren sat on the bed and held Aoi's cheeks with both hands, he looked into his cloudy eyes. Yuito hurried off the bed and went to stand by Seita near the window in the back.

Aoi's eyes were focused on Ren, but his emotions were unreadable from his colourless eyes. Ren squinted his eyes that contained a hint of loneliness, then brought his fine lips towards Aoi's cheek.

-Hnnng… amazing, so beautiful…

Even though it was only a greeting, the image of two brothers with beautiful features touching was destructive. Yuito was visibly enthusiastic behind Seita, who was scowling at him.

「It's not necessary to choose a mate. What I want is an excellent omega who can produce an heir to the Kunishiro family. I've said this many times already.」

「…I have also said it many times before that I don't agree with brother's idea. So, if I have to choose a partner under these circumstances, then I refuse.」

「Haa… that's what I thought. But, Aoi. This is your duty. To produce an excellent alpha who can continue our bloodline.」

「…This again. Is that all you have to say?」

「The only ones left who inherited the blood of the Kunishiro family are you and I now. From now on, in order for our household to continue prospering, we need a family that continues our bloodline. Do you understand?」

「I need you to cooperate for the sake of the household, Aoi. So, I invited Sunou. For you.」

-It's for Aoi-sama's sake, it's for Aoi-sama's sake… all of it, isn't this only what Ren-sama wants…

Yuito, at the words of Ren, could only disagree with them. However, as he was only a simple employee, he could not afford to speak out at Ren, the head of the Kunishiro family. He could only gnash his teeth.

Aoi kept silent, his lips drawn into a thin line. Ren smiled softly, while gently stroking his brother's cheek with his thumb. It shone like an ethereal smile. But in the eyes of Yuito, it was cold and frightening.

「Ah, yes. There was also something else I needed to tell you. The date of your surgery has been decided.」

Ren told Aoi this casually. There had never been any discussion with Aoi, he opened his eyes slightly, and looked up at his older brother with a surprised expression.

「Huh…? That surgery has a high risk, and right now it's impossible…」

「One of the side branch's children died in a traffic accident. We can give those eyes to you.」

「Ts…」

「Aoi. It will be a difficult operation, but I paid a lot of money to acquire the best medical team for you. They have seen success in several eye transplants over the past two years. There are also donors. You shouldn't miss this opportunity.」

Aoi sucked in a breath. Similarly, Yuito was just as astonished.

Aoi will be able to see- this was an outcome that Yuito would be grateful for. If light could return to Aoi's eyes, he would be freed from darkness, he would be able to spread his wings and make the most of his abilities.

However, Yuito also felt lonely.

Aoi would no longer need Yuito's help anymore. And if Aoi no longer needed his help, what reason would Yuito have to be there. Aoi stood at the top of the world as a member of the Kunishiro family, he would have an outstanding omega by his side as he goes through the glamour of high society. That is Aoi's identity.

At that time, Yuito would not be by Aoi's side.

Yuito struggled to stay standing and grasped the ends of his sleepwear to his sides.

「Aoi, you know. Once again, I want you to see the world with your own eyes. I want you to realize just how much responsibility we, as brothers, have. 」

「…If it's that. I don't even have to see. That's why this is-」

「No, you don't understand. And because you don't understand, you're able to say that you don't want to choose a partner. Besides, as it currently stands, there is a limit in what you can do. Eventually, I want you to be my right-hand man. Understood?」

「I want you to lend me that power, Aoi.」

Ren's voice and words were calm, but his tone was firm. Ren did not leave room for any other opinion. Everything Ren told Aoi… it was decided as a matter of the Kunishiro family, his future was set in stone.

It was dead silent in Aoi's room. Although Yuito was trembling from the tension and anxiety, wanting to raise a number of questions that were about to spill out of his chest, he desperately endured.

-Ren-sama has no intentions of listening to what Aoi-sama wants. Is this right? Why won't Aoi-sama say something…

Surprisingly, it was Sunou who broke the painful silence.

Sunou let out a large yawn in a relaxed manner, he covered his small mouth with the sleeve of his kimono as he hid his smile.

「Well, Aoi-kun's just woken up and he had to hear that kinda story, why don't ya give em some time.」

「…Yes, well, I see. My bad, Aoi.」

「Anyways, Ren-sama, it's been a long time since we've seen each other, how about we have breakfast together? Just for a bit, what do ya say?」

「It has, I don't see why not.」

Ren rose from the bed and rubbed Aoi's head again. Ren had slightly sad expression as Aoi did not look his way, but immediately put on a bright smile as he walked towards Sunou.

「Let's go. The weather is nice today, we can eat in the garden.」

「Oh, is it… ahh, Aoi-kun, I'll be staying here for awhile, so whenever ya feel like doing it, call me anytime.」

「…You're living here? For how long?」

「No no, that would be overstaying my welcome. My family has a theatre house around here, I'll be staying over there. I still have a job to finish up.」

Sunou laughed as he said so, moving closer to stand by Ren's side. Sunou's actions were graceful and lovely, but in the eyes of Yuito, it looked like Sunou was flattering Ren.

Somehow, he had a bad feeling.