(POV Chiharu)
The morning came. The sunlight streamed into our house, hitting my face and waking me up. Somehow, today felt strange. Although I had just woken up in the morning, I had a bad feeling. Unable to suppress my anxiety, I jumped out of bed. I tried to dispel my unease by looking at my sisters’ faces. Chiaki had a satisfied expression while sleeping. Chifuyu also seemed to be sleeping peacefully, but… Chinatsu’s face wasn’t visible. Or rather, she wasn’t there at all…
What on earth could this mean? This situation had happened before, but that’s when Chiaki had fallen asleep in Onii-san’s room, but for Chinatsu to be absent as well… I should think and act quickly. Maybe she woke up early and is already awake. Though, it’s unlikely for Chinatsu of all people… She usually wakes up early to watch her favorite TV show on weekdays, but today is Friday, so that possibility is low.
As I pondered, I started walking towards the door. However, someone grabbed my leg.
“Mhmm~, nee-nee~, I can’t wake up on my own,” Chiaki said.
Aww, she’s so cute. This cuteness is illegal. I shouldn’t be thinking silly thoughts at a time like this. Of all days, today turned out to be Chiaki’s sleepy and clingy day… In this state, she’s irresistibly adorable, begging to be picked up and woken up.
Ah, of all days, why did this have to happen today? It’s not like it ever comes, no matter how much I wish for it… Anyway, I had no choice but to wake up Chiaki early. I positioned myself by her side, slipping my arm underneath the blanket and her body, lifting her up as if giving her a hug. In response, she nestled her face against my shoulder, almost as if seeking some affection.
“Chiaki, sorry, but you need to get up early today.”
“Mm, okay…”
Even though she seemed half-asleep, she gently let go and headed toward the door to leave the room. Since I was already up, I thought I’d wake up Chifuyu too. It was quite unusual for her to be asleep at this hour. She must have adjusted her sleep schedule after studying late last night. We have a habit of getting enough sleep to prevent skin problems and such.
“Chifuyu, wake up!”
“Mm… Okay.”
Alright, with this, I could head out to look for Chinatsu. Finally, I left my room and started searching for Chinatsu. For now, even though it’s unlikely, let’s check Onii-san’s room. As I made my way there, to my surprise, Chiaki, who was still half-asleep, seemed to be heading in the same direction.
A-alright. Since I’ve already woken her up, I’ll leave her here. After that, I went ahead and opened Onii-san’s room. And then…
“Ah, good morning…”
Chinatsu was wrapped in a bath towel, practically wearing nothing but her birthday suit, with her eyes wide open. The sunlight was shining slightly on her, causing her eyes to widen even more.
…And upon seeing that sight, I found myself kneeling and slamming my fist onto the floor in frustration.
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(POV Chifuyu)
After being woken up by Haru-nee, Chiuyu left her room, feeling excited about another day at school. I knew I had to get downstairs to prepare, but I noticed Aki-nee stumbling toward Kaito-san’s room, seemingly half-asleep. Curious, I saw Haru-nee following suit. Feeling a bit lonely about preparing alone downstairs, Chifuyu decided to join them and headed towards Kaito-san’s room too.
Following Haru-nee and Aki-nee, Chifuyu finally arrived at Kaito-san’s room. Chifuyu had a faint hope of catching a glimpse of Kaito-san’s sleeping face, thinking it might bring a bit of morning happiness. However, the scene that greeted me was beyond belief.
“Ah, good morning…”
Almost naked! What on earth was happening? My sister was almost naked, right next to Kaito-san, in the same bed… Eh!? Ehh?! Ehhh!?
As if nothing was wrong, Natsu-nee greeted us. But Haru-nee knelt down and slammed her fist onto the floor.
“Dammit! He took her away (in Edward Elric’s style)!”
Haru-nee looked frustrated, while Aki-nee opened her sleepy eyes wide.
“…Awawa, Ehh?! so pervyyy!”
Though she probably didn’t think anything truly inappropriate had happened, Aki-nee blushed and felt embarrassed seeing Natsu-nee nearly naked, right next to Kaito-san.
“N-Natsu-nee, w-why are you dressed like that…?”
“Oh, this… I, um, kind of spaced out.”
“Y-You spaced out and ended up totally naked?!”
“I’ll explain later… Anyway, let’s make breakfast together. It seems like Kaito-san overslept for once.”
“That’s true. But, you can’t just say let’s make breakfast together, can you?! I mean, what were you all doing in that state yesterday?”
“I said I’ll explain later… But, well… To put it briefly…”
“””……””””
Haru-nee, Aki-nee, and I stared at her. Natsu-nee looked directly up, seemingly trying to organize her thoughts and memories.
(Even if I try to explain, it’s not easy. Well, yesterday, I showed my true form, felt sad, felt happy, and cried. So, Kaito-san hugged me tightly… Yeah, well, looking back now, it’s embarrassing. I was naked then, and I’m still naked now… I should put on some clothes while Kaito-san is still sleeping…)
With her cheeks slightly red, Natsu-nee managed to squeeze out an answer,
“Well… It felt like I showed him my true self, and he hugged me tightly.”
“… I can’t go to school today because I’m feeling sad,” Haru-nee said.
“W-What?! Hugging each other while naked… That’s… that’s perverted!” Aki-nee exclaimed.
“…H-he hugged you… Does that mean Kaito-san is a lolicon after all…?”
Chifuyu and the others reacted in three different ways, but Natsu-nee left the room, leaving us behind.
“I don’t really understand what’s going on in her mind, but she said she’ll explain everything later. Anyway, let’s get ready for school.”
Natsu-nee left the room as is. Haru-nee seemed stunned, and Aki-nee was still blushing.
I, too, felt somewhat lost and couldn’t grasp everything that happened. But I couldn’t help feeling like crying a little…
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(POV Kaito)
“Kaito-san, Kaito-san.”
Someone was calling out to me. I felt like my body was being shaken in the darkness, and my consciousness gradually awakened.
“Chifuyu…”
I opened my eyes, and there was Chifuyu in casual clothes. She must have come to wake me up.
“Good morning, Chifuyu.”
“Yes, good morning, Kaito-san. Um, by the way, do you like girls with blonde hair who are much younger than you?”
“Is something bothering you this early in the morning?”
“N-No. It’s nothing.”
Chifuyu averted her eyes and occasionally glanced at me as if she wanted to say something, but then lowered her gaze, seemingly giving up.
“Well then, I’m off to school…”
“Oh, is it already that time?”
As Chifuyu started leaving, I wondered what had been bothering her.
I must have overslept too much. After what happened with Chinatsu, it seems like I let my guard down quite a bit.
“It’s not even that time yet. I just want to go to school a little earlier today. Aki-nee and Haru-nee have already gone to school,” Chifuyu said.
“I-I see.”
For some reason, I suddenly felt some distance between me and Chifuyu. She left the room with a dry smile. Maybe Chinatsu hasn’t mentioned what happened yesterday yet to her siblings. I had a hunch I was right, though I couldn’t be sure. After Chifuyu left, I got out of bed and started getting ready for the morning.
Once I tidied up and headed to the living room, I found Chinatsu sitting on a chair, looking at the morning horoscope.
“Kaito, you’re up.”
“Yeah, I just woke up. Good morning, Chinatsu.”
“Mhm, good morning. I made breakfast, so go ahead and eat.”
“Thanks. I’ll start right away.”
Just like Chifuyu said, Chiaki and Chiharu have probably already gone to school. There were no backpacks lying around, and the house was quiet. While I was eating, I noticed Chinatsu staring at me. Maybe I should give some feedback on the meal she prepared at times like this.
“That was delicious. Thanks for breakfast.”
“You’re welcome… Um, about yesterday… I mean…”
Mumbling and avoiding eye contact, it seemed like she was more concerned about yesterday than my feedback on the meal.
“I’m not bothered by anything. Things won’t change between us.” I said
“Ehehe, that’s good to hear.”
“Have you told Chiharu and the others about it?”
“Not yet. But I plan to do it when I have some time today.”
“I see. Should I say something as well?”
“No, no need. Since I started it, I’ll see it through to the end.”
“You’re very responsible. Should I call you ‘Responsible Chinatsu’ instead of ‘Hitsuji Chinatsu’ from now on?”
“Oh, uh, sure. Whatever you like.”
Ah, that joke didn’t land well. No matter how close we become, it seems like Chinatsu won’t accept my jokes. Oh well, some things won’t change, right? Let’s change the subject.
“Was it Chinatsu who brewed this coffee?”
“Yeah, it’s Chinatsu’s special blend. The flavor changes each time, so there’s no guarantee on the taste.”
“Let me see… Mmm, it’s delicious!”
While drinking the coffee as a token of gratitude from Chinatsu, I leisurely spent the morning having breakfast.
“Why did Chiharu and the others go to school early today?” I asked.
“Huh? Oh, well, I’m not entirely sure, but maybe it’s because I was sleeping in Kaito’s bed with just a bath towel on?”
“…Did you properly explain to the three of them about that?”
“I wouldn’t say I told them, but it’s more like they caught us? Well, it’s not that big of a deal… No, actually, it’s pretty embarrassing.”
“You haven’t mentioned what happened yesterday yet, have you?”
“No. I think I should take my time and explain it properly when we have the chance. Oh, but I did give them a brief overview.”
“What did you say?”
“I told them that Kaito held me tightly, and we slept together.”
I see, Chinatsu has her own quirky moments because she is a natural airhead…. However, the words “she’s just an airhead” couldn’t possibly excuse the situation. Finally, I understood the meaning behind Chifuyu’s odd question in the morning.
“Well, for now, make sure you explain it properly to the three of them.”
“Got it!”
The elegant morning suddenly turned into a somewhat gloomy one. However, seeing Chinatsu’s happy and adorable smile made it all worth it… It might tilt the balance towards elegance overall.
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TN: Edward Elric is mc of full metal alchemist.
TN: It’s ironic how mc wholeheartedly wants to be their dad, and he even succeeds at dad jokes.
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