When I Saved a Girl Who Was About to Be Kidnapped and It Turned Out to Be a Princess Who Had Come to Visit in Secret
“Thank you for the food.”
“Thank you for the food.”
When I finished my lunch and clasped my hands together, Rion returned with a casual attitude.
“It was delicious as always.”
“Of course it is, I’m the one making it.”
The fact that she can say that it’s natural is amazing.
She seems as confident as ever.
–But she is not the type of person who is overconfident.
She is the type of person who calmly looks at herself and says what she can do and what she can’t do.
That is why she is trusted by people close to her.
Well, mainly girls-bust
With the boys, there’s a part of her that won’t let them get close to her …….
“—What should we do after we’re done washing up?”
When the two of us were washing the dishes in the kitchen, Rion caught a glimpse
It seems she has no intention of going back yet.
“You don’t have anything to do, right?”
“Well, …… I’m going to relax.”
Why isn’t she going home ……?
She’ll get angry if I ask her, so I won’t. ……
I thought she should read the air about it because it’s awkward to be with the person who dumped you.
Well, in her case, maybe she knows and doesn’t dare to read it.
When she finished washing the dishes and put them back on the shelf, Rion started rummaging through the bag she had brought with her.
“The sink is over there, right?”
“I know it is, but I don’t see any …… new toothbrushes. ……?”
Rion pointed in the direction of the sink, to which I replied while scratching my cheek with my finger.
I understand that she has eaten and wants to brush her teeth, but I don’t have a toothbrush for Rion to use.
…. toothbrush ……?
Bad…….
I remember something and a cold sweat runs down my back.
I could only hope that the reason why Rion was going through the bag was different from what I had expected.
But–
“Of course, I brought a brand new one from home, so it’s no problem. I’m sure there will be times when I’ll eat here like now, or even stay the night.”
Worst of all, it seems my hunch was right.
On top of that, I realize that Rion is saying something outrageous.
“You’re staying?”
“I’ve already gotten fathers’ approval.”
With a clear face, Rion says some dangerous things without hesitation.
It’s not acceptable for a man and a woman of our age to spend time under the same roof.
–I know it’s not something I can say, but ……!
“Why did father say yes?!”
“What’s wrong with a sister staying in her brother’s room?”
“That’s a blood brother/sister thing!”
At least, we are talking about siblings who have been living together in the same house since they were children.
It’s not something that siblings who have been a part of a family for a year or so would do.
“Our father only think of us as siblings who have grown up together since we were little. I thought of you as a handful brother, too.”
“There’s so much more to say…….”
I know my father and auntie (Step mother) looked at us that way.
I mean, they told me that directly at the time of my remarriage.
[The two of you grew up like siblings, so there’s no problem living together, right?]
But that was just a self-serving assumption on the part of my father and the other.
Rion thought like that too, which is surprising. ……
“I have something to say about being thought of as a brother and sister, but …… actually, I’m the older brother you know……?”
“I wonder why I have a later birthday than you. …… I’m definitely the older sister.”
Apparently, Rion is not happy with her position as a younger sister.
She’s more solid and much smarter than me.
On top of that, she was the student council president during her junior high school days.
And in high school, the students of the school are paying attention to Rion to the extent that there are rumors that she is going to run for the student council election to be held in October. It’s obvious to anyone that she’s better than me.
But I had an earlier birthday than her, so there was nothing I could do to complain.
“Back to the subject, did father really said okay ……?”
I think no matter what they said, they’re going to tell that Rion can’t stay in my room. ……
‘Don’t you get it? People don’t think well of you living alone. If my staying with you keeps us connected as a family, father think it’s better that way.”
I kind of knew that Rion wanted to take me home with her because of what she had said since I got here.
I know that my dad and mother are not positive about me living alone, since they have also set conditions.
However, I didn’t think they would talk about family connections.
“It’s not like …… living alone doesn’t make you not a family …….”
“From my mom and I’s point of view, it just seems like you ran away from home because we became a family. In short, she thinks we kicked you out. At least mom does think that way. I’m sure father feels the same way.”
Now I knew why Rion wanted to take me home.
It is true, as they say, that from Rion and her family’s point of view, it would seem that way.
In fact, I didn’t want to stay home because of my awkward relationship with Rion, so …… it wasn’t wrong.
I looked away from Rion, unable to think about what the other person would think.
“I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to ……”
“Even if you didn’t mean to, it still comes off that way. If you understand, why don’t you come home?”
If I think about my dad and mother, I should probably go back like Rion said, but …… right now, I can’t go back.
If Luna is going to come back, I have to wait here in the house.
“Sorry, I can’t leave yet.”
“………..”
When I refuse, Rion’s expression clearly turns grim.
She glared at me, and I felt like I wanted to run away right away.
“Um, you want to brush your teeth, don’t you? I want to do it too, so can you wait a minute?”
I thought it would be better not to provoke Rion any further, so I stopped mentioning about staying the night and fled toward the sink.
Then, as soon as I confirm that Rion is not chasing me, I quickly hide Luna’s toothbrush and cup on the shelf.
“so close to being questioned…… if Rion found out about this …….”
The reason I broke out in a cold sweat was this.
Even though I live alone, anyone would be suspicious if there were two people’s toothbrushes and cups — and obviously women’s items.
It would be even more so if the opponent was Rion, the demon of pursuit.
Once she gets suspicious, she won’t stop until she’s convinced herself. ……
“If Luna really comes back,……, how will I explain it to Rion and the others,……?”
I was left with a new problem to worry about.
–So, Rion wasn’t staying the night today, and only said that there was a possibility she might stay the night in the future.
After that, the days passed without incident – in the end, I ended my summer vacation without being able to meet Luna again.