I Promised to Make the Class Honor Student My 'Little Sister'. It Seems She Wants to Be Spoiled a Lot - Volume 1 Chapter 9.2

A Sister Admiring Her Older Sister, Deciding on the Conditions for a “Family”

“…Hey, Ryu-kun? Do you… dislike it when I call you ‘big brother’ and act all spoiled?”

Suddenly…

The “sister” clinging to me voiced her concerns with insecurity.

“It’s not that I dislike it, but… what brought this on all of a sudden?”

“Um… It’s just that I don’t usually act spoiled with anyone. So, I worry that when I act spoiled with you, Ryu-kun… it might not come off as cute, or it might be annoying. I always end up thinking about it when I’m alone.”

I was genuinely surprised by Ao’s unexpected confession.

Having little experience with being pampered, she didn’t know how much was too much─indeed, Ao had mentioned that before.

But I had no idea she was so troubled by it.

“…I want to be like Kizuna-chan.”

“Huh?”

Like Kizuna-chan?

Removing her face from my chest, puzzled, Ao began to explain.

“Kizuna has been like a little doll since she was young, incredibly cute. Plus, her makeup and fashion sense are amazing, right? As her sister, I think she’s insanely cute! If she were in an idol group, she’d definitely rank first by a landslide, don’t you think?”

“…Uh, yeah…?”

Ao, with sparkling eyes, spoke rapidly, looking exactly like─a sister complex incarnate.

“Of course, it’s not just about looks, you know? Her somewhat whimsical nature, how she becomes spoiled with people she’s comfortable with, or how she’s unexpectedly clingy… Kizuna is so cute! I absolutely adore her!! She’s the epitome of a cute sister─that’s Kizuna for you!”

The image of Kizuna that Ao portrayed… was honestly a bit different from how I saw her.

It’s the cuteness of Kizuna that only Ao, who has been watching her closer than anyone else, could feel.

“…So, you see.”

And then Ao, leaning closer to me,

At a distance where I could feel her breath, with a bashful smile, said─

“I want to become a sister like Kizuna. Cute enough that you can’t help but want to protect her. So, Ryu-kun─big brother, from now on, please dote on me!”

─Asking to be doted on,

That’s the most pampered thing you could say, making me laugh.

And then… I placed a hand on Ao’s shoulder.

Smiling back, I responded.

“Of course. That’s the deal with our ‘contract.’ When it’s sister time, I’ll spoil you a lot─so let’s keep getting along as ‘family.'”

“…Yeah! Thank you, big brother!!”

“Good morning! Yukari-neechan has finally awakened!!”

At that moment.

Bam! The door flung wide open,

And Kakogawa Yukari, having slept in plenty and now bursting with energy, entered the living room triumphantly.

─In that brief moment.

Both Ao and I managed to put some distance between us without missing a beat.

After jumping off the sofa, Ao silently walked towards the kitchen.

On the other hand, I, who had sprawled out on the sofa, began to fiddle with my phone, displaying very poor manners.

Ah… that was close.

We were almost caught by Yukari, nearly zero distance apart, cuddling up with each other…

“…Hmm? Both of you seem a bit off, don’t you think? It’s Yukari-sama’s grand entry, you know?”

“…It’s ‘good afternoon,’ you know? It’s past one o’clock.”

“Hmm.”

Despite getting a response, Yukari seemed unsatisfied with the lack of enthusiasm.

“Um… Good morning, Yukari-neechan. You finally woke up, huh?”

Ao, turning back from the kitchen, spoke gently.

Ao, you’re spoiling her too much, you know? Types like her need a bit of reflection time.

So, I decided… to give Yukari a disapproving look to convey my feelings, but for some reason, Yukari─clutched at her tank top’s chest area with both hands, exclaiming.

“Geez, Ryuuki is so eager from the morning! You, boob alien!!”

“What a wild accusation!? Stop turning people into extraterrestrial beings on a whim!”

“…Stare…ー”

Then─from the kitchen, Ao.

She actually said “jitoー” out loud before glaring at me with a stern look.

“…Why must I be glared at by Ao? The one at fault here is this self-indulgent teacher, right?”

“Yukari-neechan might be cranky when waking up, but Ryu-kun… lacks self-restraint, that’s why!”

“I have restraint!! I always possess a sage-like heart!”

“Really~? Well, I wonder…”

Saying that, Ao─pressed her hands over her blouse, lifting up her chest in emphasis.

………….

…………………Ah.

“See, you looked! Ryu-kun is the type to look if there’re boobs! That’s what ‘lacking self-restraint’ means in the world, you know!”

“Well, anyone would look! No, that’s not the right reaction… but suddenly, a girl accentuates her chest right in front of you!? Not just me, almost any guy would look!! How can you not look in that situation, I want to know!”

As much as I tried to argue… honestly, my mind wasn’t working.

Presented with something so soft-looking and likely smelling nice right before your eyes?

It’s abnormal to remain unaffected. Absolutely.

“Hey, Ao, what’s for breakfast?”

“Oi! Why are you casually shifting to breakfast talk!?”

“I’m hungry.”

With an expression that screamed ‘not my problem,’ Yukari burst into laughter.

Geez. Knowing I’d react, she teased me.

I’ll get back at you for this, remember that, Yukari.