Yandere? Menhera? Bring It On, If You're Confident That I'll love You For Who You Are - Chapter 10

Rio and Mio

“Onii-san, who is this person…?”

Hiding behind my back, Rio asked.

Knowing the true nature of the girl in front of me, it was a situation that made me want to hold my head, but now… how should I explain it?

“She is Kurogane-kun’s little sister, isn’t she? I apologize for the late introduction. My name is Amano Mio. I’m his classmate.”

As if sensing my inner turmoil, Amano Mio extended her hand to Rio with a somewhat shadowed smile.

“…Nice to meet you, Kurogane Rio.”

Rio, showing a cold demeanor, nevertheless took her hand.

To an onlooker, it might seem that Rio is like a sister trying to warmly engage a shy child to open up her heart.

Especially since Rio has hardly had anyone she could open up to since childhood, apart from me and Kanade, and even less so when it comes to the same sex.

“Fufu… You really do look like siblings. You’re very much like Kurogane-kun.”

“Is that so? I’m not aware of it.”

“One often doesn’t notice such things about oneself. If anything, it’s probably Kurogane-kun who resembles his little sister, don’t you think? From my perspective, Kurogane-kun has features that are quite feminine.”

“Ah, it’s been a while since someone said that to me. That.”

Even so, it was just teasing from Kanade and others around me when I was in elementary school, but looking back, I tried things like squinting my eyes or getting a tan.

Even if it’s a memory from childhood, considering it’s ingrained in my brain, I might have cared about it more than I thought.

Or rather, do I seriously have a feminine face? Me.

“We’ve strayed from the topic at hand. So, what do you think? Would you mind if I joined you and Kurogane-kun for breakfast?”

“…Well, I don’t mind.”

I feigned nonchalance and observed Amano Mio’s behavior.

To be honest, I would have preferred to avoid being with another woman when Rio is around, but her meaningful smile erased that option.

“If you refuse, I don’t mind talking to your sister about that day…”

Her confident smile seemed to telegraph that thought, even if she didn’t speak it aloud.

Dressed in running gear, ostensibly for morning practice, but is that also just a pretext for a chance encounter?

With the Pleasure Restaurant incident and all, she really has a roundabout way of doing things.

Then, the main issue goes without saying.

“Um… Amano-senpai?”

“You can call me Mio. I’m not used to being called by my last name.”

“Sorry, then Mio-senpai. What is your relationship with Onii-san?”

“Huh?”

“No, I just thought maybe you were lovers or something.”

“(Ah, of course, she would go there…)”

I felt as if all the strength drained from my body in an instant.

With hardly any interactions with Amano Mio, I could pretty much guess how she would respond to Rio’s questioning.

“Well… If I had to say, maybe I’m the girl who stole his first time.”

In that moment, I sensed an incredible murderous intent.

It was something I had experienced first-hand numerous times before.

The rampage of an angry and jealous sister.

Normally, I would prepare to defend myself, but I chose to simply watch the situation unfold.

“Oh? You’re carrying something quite dangerous, aren’t you?”

“What!?”

Ignoring me, Rio had, just like yesterday, pointed a fruit knife at Amano Mio.

But as expected, her response speed and physical abilities were intact. Amano Mio, with a fearless smile, grabbed Rio’s wrist, and Rio looked at her in astonishment.

“I may have to reconsider. Unlike the calm and confident Onii-san, you’re the impulsive type who gets heated quickly. It’s a shame, but with just that, you can’t stand by his side.”

“…”

Amano Minato put strength into her own hand and shook the fruit knife from Rio’s wrist.

Once she released the wrist, Rio instinctively put distance between herself and Amano Mio.

“You… What in the world…”

“Fufu… You’ve shown your true nature so soon. I’m pleased.”

Even as Rio glared with murderous intent, Amano Mio’s demeanor remained unchanged.

Honestly, I knew that a day like this would come eventually.

“(Of all days, it had to be right after that incident…)”

I looked around, but as usual, there were few passersby, and no one seemed to notice us.

“So, Kurogane-kun. Have you understood? It’s no trouble for me to handle an undisciplined child. Or would you rather experience it yourself once more?”

Amano Mio’s sharp gaze was a stark contrast to her earlier demeanor.

To call someone who pointed a weapon at her an “undisciplined child”… Did she intentionally provoke Rio’s temper?

This woman can’t possibly kill me. What she should be paying attention to is herself…

“My apologies for the trouble my sister has caused. It may not be much of an atonement, but if there’s something I can do, I’m willing to listen within reason.”

“Onii-san!”

“Don’t worry about it. I have only one wish. Let’s go together, shall we? You, me, and Kurogane-kun’s little sister. To the Pleasure Restaurant.”

Saying so, Amano Mio chuckled softly.

Right now, the most pressing issue I need to resolve is undoubtedly Kanade, but it seems I have no choice but to agree.

This woman is doubtlessly the most troublesome person I’ve ever encountered…