Chapter 81

I've been waiting for this Golden Week!

This year, the weekends and holidays don't overlap, and thanks to the school's decision, even the weekdays in between are off, making it an incredible 10-day consecutive holiday! It's the ultimate high-energy GW!

"Of course, 4 of those days are for work in the neighboring prefecture, though."

It's not easy to lead a lazy life. I was busily packing while planning how to spend my Golden Week. It's now the evening after school, and I'm in my room. Tomorrow marks the start of a 10-day holiday, which is, in a sense, the most hyped-up moment. I'm sure my excitement will gradually wane as each day passes.

I need to have a good time while I can...!

"Let's see, first, I'll stay up all night playing games. Then read some web novels. Watch videos and movies, and so on."

"What a life filled with entertainment... Also, staying up all night is bad for your health, you know?"

"It's fine. After all, I have an inhuman physical ability, so staying up all night is nothing to me if I'm having fun."

"Ugh! ...But, I guess that's what being a teenager is like, huh? Hehe."

I wish you wouldn't show that exasperated look, Lieb. It's as if I'm an irresponsible younger brother, but from my perspective, you're the one who's not very responsible, aren't you?

I pack clothes into my backpack while responding. To be honest, it doesn't matter much; as long as I have enough clothes for an overnight stay, I can manage. I'm not moving into a temple in the mountains, and there are convenience stores nearby, after all.

"Big brother, can I talk to you for a moment?"

"Huh? Yuzuko?"

My dear, not really, little sister comes into the room. Good for her for knocking before entering.

Yuzuko sits on my bed as usual and starts chatting casually.

"Tomorrow, a few of my friends are coming over... including Aizaka."

"Really? You two are close, huh? That's great."

"Last time when I introduced you, I got really mad, right? And for some reason, she's attached to me now. She's like a dog, always sticking to me."

"Why...?"

"Who knows?" Yuzuko looks a bit puzzled too. Scary... Being attached after being scolded feels kind of dark and sad.

Does Aizaka have some issues? Maybe her admiration for Mochizuki, the embodiment of cuteness, comes from that.

Maybe I should subtly ask Mochizuki to take care of Aizaka next time.

"Anyway, what does it have to do with me that Aizaka is coming?"

"She wants to apologize for her rude behavior. And she wants to thank you for helping Mochizuki. You're such a hero, crying and shining!"

"You watched Kanae's video, didn't you!"

I see the shadow of that crazy savior-praising video in my sister's obvious teasing. She definitely watched that religious video...

"Wow, my big brother is a legend! The other students are reacting strongly too! They say you're cool and that it's beautiful to cry and fight for someone. Oh, and there was someone who said they wanted to see your face distorted by sadness, shivering with excitement."

"Ah, that's embarrassing! Wait, what was that last part? Scary, scary, scary!"

"Being popular is good, right? You've always said you wanted to be popular."

I said that, but being this popular is unexpected! Being idolized like a cult leader is not what I had in mind!

And who is that last person? They're terrifying. It's scary that a middle schooler has opened the door to such a fetish, and even more scary that I might be the object of it.

How did it come to this...? Without paying attention to my head in my hands, Yuzuko continues.

"Anyway, since that's the case, I'd like you to be at home tomorrow. If Aizaka feels that way, it's only right to accept her, isn't it?"

"It's already over, but she's a polite girl... Alright. I'll stay home and relax. I'll show my face when Aizaka comes. Is that okay?"

"Okay, thanks, big brother!"

Yuzuko leaves the room with a cheerful smile at my agreement. She's so considerate and meddlesome, my little sister.

Her straightforward and principled personality makes her popular with both boys and girls. I'm proud of my sister, but as a big brother, I'm a bit jealous. There's too much of a difference in talent between us. It's tough.

Anyway, my plans for tomorrow are set.

I'll relax and do nothing, and when Aizaka comes, I'll just interact with her. Hmm, bourgeois, so much free time, it's fun.

I'm almost done packing, and there's nothing else to do.

So, my holiday is about to begin.

"Alright, let's play some games!"

Following the whims of my elated heart, I reach for a game.

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