I Can Distinguish the Twin Sister - Chapter 19

“What the heck is going on, Akito? “

“Tell us everything! “

” …….. “

　It was lunchtime, and I was immediately taken to the rooftop by Yoshiki and Masashi.

　They were wondering why I was so close to Rin’ne-san and Yomi-san.

( Being a good friend with them… I don’t mind if people know that, but I guess I want them to be a bit in the dark on some things.)

　Even though we have regained our memories of the past, we still have things to consider.

　We were kindergartners at that time, but now we are high school students and getting close enough to adults, so there is a certain amount of tension in my interactions with them.

　However, what is still significant is the revived friendship.

　Although only one day has passed since yesterday, I’d like to talk with them as much as possible if time permits.

( First of all, I have to deal with the threat in front of me… )

　It’s not a threat or anything, but… should I give them a brief explanation first?

　I’m not going to go into details. I’m just going to tell them the surface of the story.

“Well, there’s a lot going on. Specifically, I used to know them a long time ago.”

“Long time ago? “

“…Hey, Akito, you didn’t go to elementary and middle school here, did you? “

　I nodded and continued.

“Yeah. I went to elementary and middle school elsewhere, but I went to kindergarten here. Apparently, I met them a long time ago… and yesterday, I remembered them, and we reconnected.”

“…… Wow.”

“I didn’t know such a cartoonish development could happen.”

　Like a cartoon, that’s what Masashi said, and then Yoshiki’s expression changed.

　He is sensitive to this kind of thing because he loves anime and manga. Well, I also think it’s somehow too good to be true.

“There was something like that. So, uh… we got to know each other like that.”

“I envy you, you lucky bastard! “

“That’s right, especially with those two beautiful sisters! “

　I’m going to take those words as they come and ignore them, though I got a slap on the back.

　Both Rin’ne-san and Yomi-san are well-known idols in our class and the school, so it’s no wonder that people envy me for having a hidden past with them…

“I know what you mean, but don’t even think about digging into it and asking them, okay? “

“Who the heck do you think we are?”

“You think we got the guts? “

　Ah…

　Cough- Well, even if they were close to the twins, they wouldn’t pester them… as a friend, I know that much.

“It’s been a long time since I’ve seen them, too. It’s not a romantic relationship to say just because I’ve know them before, but I still want to enjoy the afterglow of this for a while, being in touch with them.”

　It was my true feeling.

　To be honest, I was not surprised that Rin’ne-san and Yomi-san approached me in the morning or that Rin’ne-san held my hand in front of everyone, but I was sure that something would change if people saw us like that. I’m not sure if it’s okay to do that or not.

　As I was thinking about this, a door opened behind me.

　Unlike me, who was looking at the rooftop entrance, the two looking directly at the door froze.

( I don’t know what this feeling is… I know who came behind me without looking. )

　It seems that my senses were not mistaken.

　I turned around slowly and saw Rin’ne-san and Yomi-san peeking through the door. They rushed to my side as soon as their eyes met mine.

“So you were on the rooftop, Akito-kun.”

“I was looking for you for a bit. Well, I immediately thought you were on the rooftop.”

　Looking at them smiling at me, I was deeply moved as I remembered their smiles in the past.

[ Aki-kun! ]

[ Akkun! ]

　What’s the matter with you?

　I’ve remembered a lot of things since I’ve known them, though I couldn’t remember them at all before.

　Now I remember them as little girls running up to me with smiles on their faces when we ran into each other by chance in the park.

“You know….”

” …what are we going to do?”

　Yoshiki and Masashi were wondering what to do with the girls who had just appeared on the scene.

　Rin’ne-san and Yomi-san stopped by my side when they saw me, and Rin’ne-san took my hand as if it was natural.

“What were you talking about? If you don’t mind me asking?”

“What? Ah, well…”

　I told them what I was talking about since it was nothing to be bothered by their questions.

　It was a little funny to see the stiff expressions on the faces of Yoshiki and Masashi. They were very nervous about being in the same space as this twin.

　After I finished telling them what had happened, Rin’ne-san took over my words.

“I haven’t had many moments to talk with Akito-kun, but I am sure there will be more from now on.”

　Yomi-san nodded at Rin’ne-san’s words, and now she opened her mouth.

“Yes, that’s right. It’s been over a decade since we’ve seen each other ――so I really cherish it. I’m so happy to see you again and to be able to spend my days with Akito-kun again.”

　Their words are firmly embedded in my mind.

　However, it makes me both happy and embarrassed at the same time. I try to avert my eyes to hide the blush on my cheeks, but Yomi-san does not allow me to do so, as if it has become a common practice for her to do so.

　Rin’ne-san noticed it too since she was holding my hand, and she smiled at me softly, which made my face hotter.

” …huh? Do they really get along that well? “

“Are you… the main character of a romantic comedy?

　I told them that I was not the main character of a romantic comedy.

　The girls know that these two and I get along better than anyone else, so they are happily watching our exchange.

　Then, Rin’ne-san said something like this.

“Akito-kun can understand us, you know? He can recognize us completely, anytime, anywhere.”

“What!? “

“Really?! “

　I nodded at the quick look they gave me.

　They asked me to close my eyes for a test, so I closed my eyes until they said it was okay.

“Okay, Akito-kun.”

　When I opened my eyes, Rin’ne-san and Yomi-san were standing next to each other.

　I feel their eyes on me, as if they want me to guess which is which, and at the same time, I notice that Yoshiki and Masashi cannot identify them at all.

　But I, of course, knew who they were.

“The one on the right is Rin’ne-san and the one on the left is Yomi-san.”

　When I said so, both of them gave the correct answer at the same time.

　Yoshiki and the others might think I was lying because they were concerned about me, but I guess that was just my imagination.

“Wow, Akito… I don’t get it at all.”

“Ah… how do you know? “

“I somehow know it. Honestly, that’s all I can say.”

　That’s all I can say.

　Rin’ne-san, still happily holding my hand, continued, surprising them and me in a way.

“So I’m sorry ―maybe I’ll have to borrow Akito-kun more often from now on… No, I’m sure I will. So I apologize.”

　We were surprised to hear her and when she bowed like that.

　Yoshiki and Masashi were stunned for a while, but then they humbly said, “Please, we don’t mind, we don’t mind.” as if they were selling me out.

( I guess it’s going to be like this for a while with these guys. )

　I’m sure I’m hoping for a little of that myself.

　After that, they went back to their classrooms first, but we stayed on the roof. In the indescribable atmosphere of being surrounded by the two of them while just admiring the view, they made me a proposal like this.

“That’s right. Hey Akito-kun, can you call us by my first name without honorifics? “

“I like the old way of calling it, but… we’ve grown up. How about you call us that way? “

　I nodded my head at their suggestion.

　Feeling my cheeks relax at their happy smiles, I whisper softly.

“…Rin’ne…Yomi? “

“…. yes♪.”

“That’s good♪.”

　At any rate… the speed at which they are rapidly filling in the blanks is too fast. I’m a little worried that I’m going to get drunk in the situation.