Chapter 284: Only Be My Brother
Chapter 284: Only Be My Brother
Akiko’s turn, draw a card!
No!
Draw…
Draw anything, it’s fine!
Anyway, Akiko looked at Onii-chan, who was tied to the bed with Handcuffs, and her eyes flashed with a green glow.
Heh heh, Yukino may not be a great person, but sometimes she actually did something useful.
Facing Onii-chan who couldn’t move a muscle, if she didn’t do as she pleased now, wouldn’t it be a complete waste?
It’s a gift from heaven!
Akiko rubbed her hands together happily, her curved mouth leaking a “Guhihi” laugh.
…
The boss guarding the second level was actually Akiko!
The moment he heard “Guhihi,” Himekoji realized this instantly.
This is the end!
A prehistoric big crisis!
…
Of course, what Himekoji didn’t know was—
the second level had actually been passed safely by him long ago, and now he was going through the third level…
…
“Guhihi.”
[Ding!]
[Triggered special scene skill—]
[Body Fluid Generation!]
[Special reminder: All body fluids generated by this skill will have beautifying and life-extending functions if swallowed!]
“Plip.”
Something hit Himekoji’s face, feeling slightly cool—a liquid.
Was it raining?
What silly talk was that? This was indoors!
So, this might be—
Imouto’s drool?!
By some chance, it was right by the corner of his mouth. Himekoji subconsciously stuck out his tongue and licked it.
Mmm, it was indeed Imouto’s drool.
A light sweetness mixed with the unique fragrant flavor of Himekoji’s household, exactly like the taste he had when he was little!
Unchanged for seven years, the familiar texture and the familiar fragrance!
“Hey! You—please don’t drool like that at your own Onii-chan!”
Why did he feel a creepy sensation of being treated like food?
“Onii-chan is the one being gross! You swallowed Imouto’s drool and still acted so self-righteous!”
Another rule-breaker, Akiko said it without any guilt at all.
As she spoke, she moved even closer with a “mouth-watering” look.
Her sweet-smelling, tender, and pink little face got nearer!
“Do you think I wanted to do that? So, hurry up and wipe off that drool!”
Just now, another drop had fallen.
No, not just one drop!
“Onii-chan got something good and now complains; it’s good for your health to swallow it, slurp slurp~~”
“Good your head!”
“Guhihi… slurp slurp~~”
“Since a while ago, you’ve been slurping like crazy! Don’t make sounds that make people imagine things and get goosebumps!”
Was it all bad luck for the family?
His own Imouto actually…
made this salty, naughty sound! Like a total perverted girl!
If Akiko wasn’t Imouto, it might be better.
No, no, what was he thinking?
Actually, she was the best because she was Imouto!
Physically, he wanted to become a devil and punish her hard, but ethically, he could only pretend to be proper and scold her to stop.
This extreme inner conflict could bring a pervert’s kind of satisfaction…
Huh? Wait a minute!
His own mind just came up with that idea so easily—so he must be a complete pervert now, right?
Oh…
Sigh!
He sighed deeply in his heart.
Himekoji felt one part joy and nine parts guilt, shame, regret, and low spirits.
…
“Onii-chan, from now on, let’s hurry up and do the big thing we haven’t finished! The first time is on a sickbed, it is so meaningful; it will surely be something we both remember for life!”
Akiko kicked off her Little Leather Shoes with a “thump” and quickly climbed onto Himekoji’s bed.
The girl was full of energy. She excitedly declared this to Himekoji like that.
The next moment, Himekoji was pinned on the chest by her two soft, tender little hands.
“No! Stop!”
He couldn’t see anything and couldn’t break free from the Handcuffs, which meant Himekoji could do nothing to stop it now.
Was it possible—his pure life of staying clean and unsullied for so long—that it was fated to face this crisis? Was the great wizard’s training journey about to end like this?
No way! It wasn’t time to give up yet!
At the last critical moment of the “virgin boy’s” survival, Himekoji found fighting spirit again!
The only weapon he could use now was his yelling words!
“Akiko, do you know what you’re doing?!”
“Of course, Akiko is doing something she has wanted to do with Onii-chan since seven years ago! Slurp slurp~~”
Under the effect of “Body Fluid Generation,” Akiko was drooling all over her mouth. She should have looked like a salty, naughty perverted girl, but when she said that line, her pretty little face actually seemed to glow with a saintly light.
Huh?! Seven years ago? You were way too young to be having those kinds of feelings!
Snap out of it—this wasn’t the time for snarky comments. Himekoji desperately tried to brush past this point.
No way! How could he possibly ignore it?!
Akiko back then was just a little kid!
And she already wanted to push her own older brother down?
Unthinkable! The implications made him shudder.
Never mind—that could wait. Something far more urgent demanded his attention right now!
Because Himekoji suddenly realized his sister—this hopeless Brother Complex case—had already climbed on top of him.
No time to waste—he had to stop her before it was too late!
“Why do you want to do this?!”
Himekoji unleashed his most secret technique.
Secret Skill: Unrelenting Question Barrage!
When someone faced relentless, endless questioning, they’d eventually forget their original purpose while forced to respond.
Example:
“Onii-chan, I want some water.”
“Why do you want water?”
“Because I’m thirsty.”
“Why are you thirsty?”
“Huh? Wait… why am I thirsty?…”
“Why do you want to do this?!”
“Because Akiko loves Onii-chan, of course!”
Akiko answered instantly—no hesitation at all!
Truly, this Imouto was formidable! A difficult opponent indeed!
But the true might of his Unrelenting Question Barrage had only just begun!
“Why does Akiko love Onii-chan?”
“Because Akiko is Onii-chan’s Imouto.”
“Why is Akiko Onii-chan’s Imouto?”
“Because Akiko loves Onii-chan.”
“Why does Akiko love Onii-chan?”
“Because Akiko is Onii-chan’s Imouto.”
“Why is Akiko…”
“Eh? W-wait a minute!”
Himekoji frowned, a creeping suspicion taking hold,
“That’s weird? Didn’t I just ask this earlier?”
“That’s exactly it! You definitely asked it before!”
“So… what question am I supposed to ask next?”
Completely baffled, it finally clicked for Himekoji—
His ultimate Secret Skill: Unrelenting Question Barrage, had been skillfully reversed by his Imouto!
…
“Akiko loves Akito.”
“Because Akito is Akiko’s Onii-chan.”
“Akito is Akiko’s Onii-chan.”
“Because Akiko loves Akito.”
His Imouto kept chanting the words, unwavering.
“Enough! Stop it! I give up!”
Shame and frustration burned Himekoji’s cheeks.
“You’re the one who needs to stop!”
Suddenly, Akiko snapped. Her sharp tone cracked like lightning.
“Why…”
His question died instantly, shattered by her reply,
“Because—!”
“You started asking the questions! You started demanding answers! You vanished for seven years—you made me worry, care, long, fear, and even… love! It was all you! Only you! Only Onii-chan!”
“Haaah… Haaah… Haaaah…”
Heavy, uneven breaths followed before her voice softened slightly, tinged with despair—
“Mom and Dad… just disappeared. In the whole world… Akiko only has Onii-chan left.”
“So…”
“Promise Akiko.”
“Promise you’ll never do something so dangerous again! Okay?”
“Does Onii-chan even know.”
“How utterly terrified I was — when you jumped out like some reckless Hero… when you climbed into that thief’s car… and when we heard about the bomb… not knowing if you were alive or dead? How scared I was. Utterly alone.”
“So promise. Please?”
“Onii-chan doesn’t need to be anyone else’s Hero.”
“Onii-chan…”
“…just be my Onii-chan.”
Drip…. Drip…. Drip.
Warm drops fell again. Silent tears pattered onto Himekoji’s face.
But unlike the sweet, fragrant dew earlier…
…this saltwater rain tasted of sorrow.