I Can Distinguish the Twin Sister - Chapter 26

“I screwed up…. “

　In a way, I knew what to expect.

　The day after I brought Yomi home by chance, it was already time to go to school, and I became a bed dweller.

　What a surprise ―I caught a cold.

” …Ah, my nose won’t stop dripping.”

　Fortunately, the symptoms are only fever and a runny nose.

　I have no stomachache and no headache, so my symptoms are mild, and I can expect to feel better tomorrow if I take a rest today.

　In the morning, I called Yomi to see if she was okay, and she assured me that she was.

　I replied that I was glad to hear that, but of course, I didn’t tell her that I would be absent.

” … Well, I guess she’ll find out when she goes to school, won’t she? If she contacts me, I should tell her not to worry about it.”

　With that in mind, it’s a blessing in disguise that I don’t feel horribly ill.

　If they are worried about me, I’ll sleep well today to ensure I’m in perfect physical condition so that I can reassure them by showing them that I’m fine soon.

“I’m not having a good time, though.”

　Since I don’t often take a day off, when I don’t go to school like this, I can’t help feeling bored.

　It’s no different from a holiday, but it’s an indescribable feeling to take a break while everyone else is at school.

” … wow “

　But strangely enough, even though I just woke up this morning, being in bed makes me sleepier and sleepier.

　I stare at the ceiling for a while, and then I find myself falling asleep.

* * *

” …Vermicelli soup is really delicious! “

　I wake up with a mumble, muttering something unintelligible in my sleep.

　I didn’t pay any attention to it because it happened so quickly, but I looked around and realized that I was alone in my room, and then I remembered what I had said in my sleep, and my cheeks got hot.

“What’s with the delicious vermicelli soup?”

　I muttered to myself and checked the time.

　I was about to go downstairs to eat, but I checked my phone just in case.

　I checked my phone just in case. I found messages from Rin’ne and Yomi, as well as Yoshiki and Masashi, who are my good friends.

” …Ah~”

　As I expected, Yomi seemed to be quite concerned about me.

　The contents of the message also said that she took a shower first yesterday instead of me… After thinking about my reply for a while, I replied that it was okay.

“Well, I guess I’ll have lunch then.”

　My fever seems to have gone down, and I am no longer feeling lazy.

　My nose is still runny, but that’s about it, and I guess it’s a good thing I slept in peace this morning.

“… what should I make?”

　With that, I picked up a bowl of instant vermicelli soup.

　While boiling water in the pot, I grabbed two eggs from the fridge and stirred them in with the sausage to heat through.

　I can’t cook anything elaborate, but I can cook something anyone can do like this.

“…Good, that’s about it.”

　After the eggs and sausage are cooked, I pour the hot water into a cup and serve the rice in a bowl with nori on the side, and it is perfect.

“Itadakimasu.”

　Oh, I’ll let my mom and dad know later that I’m okay.

　After finishing lunch, I wash all the dishes and go back to my room and check my phone again to find that Yomi has replied to me.

[ Thank you. I’m glad you said that. ]

　I smile at her reply and leave a sticker to let her know I’m doing well.

　I’ll be able to go to school tomorrow, and I think the most important thing for me right now is to show that I’m feeling better as soon as possible.

　It’s nice to have someone who cares about you, even if you think it’s just a cold and nothing to worry about.

“Well, I think I’m going to sleep a little more until the evening.”

　I wonder if I’ll be able to sleep tonight… but there’s no point in thinking about it.

　I looked at social networking sites on my phone and waited for sleepiness, but I didn’t get sleepy at all, and time went on with my eyes open for about two hours.

　I smiled at the fact that I couldn’t sleep at all when it was about 3:00 p.m., and I gave up, thinking that I wouldn’t be able to sleep until the night.

“Alright.”

　I got up and tried to think of something I could do, but nothing came to mind.

　I’m not going to go out to the street, so I’ll just sit still, but that doesn’t really help my boredom.

　I don’t feel like playing games, reading manga, or watching anime.

“… Well, it’s better than sleeping too much and not being able to sleep at night.”

　I head back to the living room, grab a few snacks, and go back to my room.

　After that, I stayed in bed until about 4:00 p.m., when I received a call from Yoshiki.

[ I’m going to visit you now. Okay? ]

　He wrote a short message.

　I laughed at the thought that it was a repayment for the previous visit, but I replied that it was okay and that if I refused, he would probably ask me to give him something in return.

　I don’t know if the fever will come back as it did with that guy before, so it’s better not to do it for too long.

“Hmmm…”

　However, there was a part of me that couldn’t wait to see him.

　I was waiting in the living room watching TV when the intercom rang, and I went to the front door in my pajamas.

“Welcome!”

“Here I am.”

“How are you?”

　It was the two of them, after all.

　Without thinking, I opened the front door… and to my surprise.

” …Huh!? “

　Yoshiki and Masashi were still there.

　Behind them were the girls… Rin’ne and Yomi are standing side by side.

” Hello “

“Hello Akito-kun… are you okay?”

“Ah, yeah…”

　I was so surprised that they also came to visit.

　Apparently, Yoshiki and Masashi had originally told me that they would visit me, and they decided to come along with them, too, as they were just passing by.

( I wonder if they heard about it by chance… but I’m still happy that they came. )

　As I was thinking about this, Yoshiki and Masashi moved closer to me, shoulder to shoulder.

　They look as if they don’t want the two girls to hear this.

“You know, I wasn’t sure what to say while walking with those two, you know? I mean, the younger sister told me she came to your house yesterday. “

“Oh, come on, are you sure you’re not in a relationship? “

　I know what you’re talking about… but I wasn’t sure how to explain it to them.

　But they seemed to know that I was sick, so they handed me a paper bag with some small fruits.

” You’ve been to visit me when I was sick before, so you deserve this. “

” …haha, thanks.”

“It’s fine. Well, I’m the last one left. I might catch a cold soon! “

“Don’t talk to me like you’re happy about it.”

“I’m not going to visit you.”

“Why the heck not?! “

　The two girls laughed behind us as we exchanged such words.

　After that, Yoshiki and Masashi quickly left the house… and it was just the girls who remained and me.

　Rin’ne and Yomi approached me as if they were swapping places.

　First, Yomi immediately rushed over to me and said,

“We’re leaving soon, too. But… it’s really good to see you looking so well.”

“Oh… well, it wasn’t that big of a deal. Thank you, Yomi and Rin’ne, for your concern.”

“It’s a matter of course! “

“It’s only natural! “

　Yomi’s eyes still had a hint of guilt in them, but they both smiled and nodded at me.

　I’m almost moved by how good they are to me, especially Yomi, who even held my hand, and I know I made them worry a lot.

“This is just one of those unlucky days. What about Yomi?”

“How’s my body? I think it’s because you let me use the shower first.”

“I see. Well, I’m glad to hear that Yomi is doing well.”

“…Akito-kun”

　So don’t worry.

　Yomi nodded when I mentioned what I had told her before in my message.

” …fufu, you guys are really good friends, and I’m happy to see that.”

　Rin’ne muttered to me.

　Hearing her words, Yomi smiled happily with a somewhat embarrassed look on her face, and I also felt a heat in my body after seeing Yomi’s expression up close.

　As I thought that this feeling… might not be good for me, the two of them told me that they were going home soon, which helped.

“Are you going to be able to come tomorrow? “

“I’ll probably be fine. It’s just that… I feel a little hot right now.”

“That’s not good. Get some rest again soon.”

“Rest up! I’ll call you later tonight, but only answer back to me if you can! “

“Okay. Thank you both for today.”

　After that exchange, they turned their backs on me.

　As I was walking back to my house, thinking that I would leave a thank-you message not only to them but also to Yoshiki and Masashi, I suddenly looked back at Rin’ne.

　Rin’ne was looking back at me, and when our eyes met, she quickly looked forward again as if she was surprised.

“……? “

　I was a little curious about that gesture, but I didn’t bother to ask.