That's right, it's my brother's duty to protect my sister, so even if it's a desperate situation, you must fulfill this responsibility!

No, maybe it's not as simple as "responsibility", is it?

However, this is a matter of course. Because, it's my brother!

However, perhaps......

The reason why I am doing this at this moment is just to "atone" for someone who does not exist here.

Someone, that's ...... Who?

Father? Mother? Or is it just for your own self-satisfaction?

No, it's neither, right? And just because it's my brother.

Now, I don't want to lose this sister anymore......

Therefore, it is even more impossible to watch her fall into despair as if she was indifferent.

Originally, if he could, he also wanted to give his sister the same daily ...... as ordinary people

But now, that's impossible, right? That's right. It's no longer possible.

“...... Even if it's me, I want to help you do something! And I don't want to—"

"I don't want people to say I'm just a coward who needs my brother's protection at every turn!"

"I don't want people to point fingers behind my back and say that I'm just a vase and a doll with no name, and I can't do anything without my brother!"

At that moment, Lemuel seemed to understand what kind of consciousness this guy had-

"You...... She's not a child anymore, brother...... Should I let it go? ”

Who said that?

"Lela, why are you going against me?"

was just ridiculed, this guy said it was awkward......

Really, who's a kid in the end?

"Is it my fault?"

"What else do you think? Isn't it you who provoked her? ”

At this moment, Lemuel suddenly realized that he didn't even have a reason to refute.

“......”

"Respect that guy's ideas a little, and don't impose your own ideas on her-"

"Okay, I know ......"

After struggling for a while, he finally admitted defeat -

"Remember to comfort me later?"

"Hmm."

In any case, the ability to admit mistakes frankly is undoubtedly Lemuel's greatest strength.

However, the time he perceives is often half a beat slower than others, which is also quite a headache.

Even now, it looks very unwilling.

"I said, Vane...... Why should you care about gossip? Besides, I just want to protect my only sister? ”

"Brother, you're overprotective!"

In an instant, Lemuel was speechless. He really can't deny this.

“......”

"Brother, you really don't understand anything, I thought you could understand me; You'll understand me! ”

It's because I'm the one who knows you best that I can't bear it-

Why don't you understand?

As soon as the words fell, she ran out with a face full of dissatisfaction and resentment!

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"The two of them are messing around again? How many times has this been? ”

Faced with Riveria's helpless and laughing expression, Leela had to shrug her shoulders -

"Only they can solve their problems, right?"

Then he sighed as if exhausted.

"But if you continue like this, you're going to be hated, right?"

"Who knows?"

Indeed, the expressions of those two people just now were simply ......

You don't have to look to know that he is very lost at this moment, and people can't help but want to sigh when they look at it.

However, this situation will soon pass, right?

After all, that girl, it is impossible to be angry with Lemuel for more than a week-

It used to be almost like this. You probably shouldn't worry too much this time, right?

“......”

"O you, why are there a lot of quarrels for three days now; A little quarrel for two days? And why did they all choose to be located in my lab? ”

Riveria pushed her flat-rimmed glasses and whined at her best friend in front of her.

By the way, she is also dressed in a red jacket, white coat and jeans today......

And the high heels that ordinary girls love to wear at her age can't appear on her-

That's right, today is the same flat shoes as ever.

The ends of her hair were tied back in a bunch, and she was lightly covered with foundation and makeup.

Looks like a little? Got some femininity?

Well, it looks prettier than usual.

However, she deals with test tubes, beakers, or petri dishes all day long.

even called it beautifully-

"These are my boyfriends, huh?"

Sometimes I don't know where to start complaining.

"Anyway, can you not always be here like a telephone pole? Honestly, God is upset? ”

"It's so cold......!"

"Please, if even you think I'm an eyesore, then won't I even have a place to stay?"

As a result, Riveria threw him a merciless roll of the eyes without saying a word......

“......”

"Please take it in, the contemptible person is now homeless!"

"Even garbage that is useless to the world has a place for garbage cans."

"Why don't you try to dispose of yourself the same way?"

Is this guy a poisonous tongue? Or is it just that I'm not in a good mood today?

"Whatever you want—"

She looked expressionless.

It doesn't really matter......

At this time, Lemuel picked up a test tube and said—

It contains a tan liquid, just like coffee.

"If you don't chase me away, I'll want to stay as long as I want."

"Yes, yes...... So be it. ”

"What is this? Probably not coffee, right? ”

"Who knows?"

She said this ambiguous answer; As a matter of course, he brought the test tube full of liquid to his mouth and tasted it-

"Wait, can you drink this thing?!"

Lemuel's eyes widened.

"I never said it couldn't be drunk, did I? It's just that you don't dare to drink it. ”

Feeling, as if being looked down upon? Is it a delusion?

"In that case, please give me a drink!"

Riveria looked at him curiously, a little nervous at this moment—

"There's no need to force it, huh? And you don't have to pay attention to what I say......"

"Who, who said I cared! I just want to taste what it tastes like! ”

Damn, completely seen through——!

“......”

As a result, this time, it was completely and completely ignored. ——

"You just came to me in a panic, didn't you? Anyway, if you have time, I'm going to coax your sister. ”

In the blink of an eye, she said it again......

"No, there's something missing—"

"Am I inferior to your subjects?"

"Wait a minute, if you're too busy, there are some albums out there to flip through—"

She said, pointing to the bookshelf near the windowsill.

"Are you sending the kids away?"

I always feel that the more I talk, the more depressed I become.

Then I saw her slowly pull out a slightly larger flask from the drawer under the desk......

Truth be told, however, Lemuel couldn't understand what he was doing......

Maybe this is the state of so-called "experimental love"?

It was a white powder that looked like stars.

Besides, I still know several similar or similar substances.

But without exception, they are all drugs that can stimulate the cranial nerves to varying degrees and make people instantly excited.

That is, "doping".

"By the way, I shouldn't be using the kind of stuff you're making up in your head right now."

"It's contraband, after all...... I don't want to take a risk—"

"Although it does increase combat efficiency."

"It's done...... Given, by the way, it's just ordinary black tea. ”

Still in his imagination for a moment, he suddenly came back to his senses, and slowly came into view of Riveria's face.

Lemuel suddenly realized that at some point, the distance between the two was only one step away!

and the faint scent at the ends of her hair, unnoticed into her nose. Just the smell of the shampoo, of course.

"Wow?! When are you ——?! ”

"Estrus? Just in my face? ”

Suddenly, her words slapped Lemuel in the face as if she had slapped them mercilessly like a heavy punch!

made his mouth subconsciously become an O-shape in an instant.

"What the hell do you think of how strong male hormones are?"

"Hey, did the temptation fail?"

“...... Are you angry? ”

As soon as the words fell, she changed back to her usual expression and distance, and of course......

It seems to make people feel unmotivated from beginning to end, but it seems to be very motivated.

"Yes, yes, your exclusive estrus partner is only Lila!"

In an instant, she turned her face away as if she was angry. - I wish it was a delusion.

"Huh? It's my fault that you came here on your own? ”

"Isn't it?"

In the blink of an eye, Lemuel didn't know what to say......

"Lela, to be honest, you really don't have a good eye for choosing men-"

As soon as Riveria's words fell, Lemuel's expression froze instantly-

Because, she really stood outside the door......

It's miserable!

"That's, Lela...... It's, force majeure—"

The moment he explained like a thief, he felt a chill in his back...... Turning over the river and the sea!

But even so, the moment he turned to face her, he desperately maintained his expression as always.

"When did you come? It's still an hour before the appointed time, isn't it? ”

Trying to get away with hugs. And yet—

"Follow me!"

Completely useless......!

“......”

Leela walked straight over, and then grabbed Lemuel's tie as if she couldn't help but say something!

The strength was so great that he even felt like his eyes were shining with stars!

"Tap! Please, if this continues, I'm afraid my neck is going to break—"

"Less nonsense!"

However, at this moment, she did not listen to Lemuel's words in the slightest, but dragged him to the corner of the corridor.

Then, after confirming that no one would pass by for the time being, he instantly pressed Lemuel against the wall!

“......”

“！”

Then, before he came back to his senses, he pressed his lips without hesitation!

For a moment, there was no room for anything else in Lemuel's mind......

"Huh?!"

"Really, do you have to do this to calm your disgruntled body?"

After the two separated as if they were about to separate, the distance between each other pulled out a thin silver thread.

"I tried my best to suppress it until just now, but thanks to you, I seem to be really dissatisfied with my desires now."

"That is?"

Leela glared at her without hesitation, and even such a conversation revealed her anger and dissatisfaction.

"In other words, can you do it again?"

Unexpectedly, as soon as he finished speaking, his forehead was jerked-

"I'll talk about it when I'm in a good mood, and...... Don't be so explicit in your heart! ”

As soon as the words fell, she twisted Lemuel's arm mercilessly!

"Pain!?"

"Really? You seem to be enjoying it? ”

"No, I'm glad I was screwed-"

As soon as he thought so, Lemuel blurted out without hesitation.

"What...... I don't want my fiancé to have that kind of hobby, especially when he blows himself up in a place like this where the walls have ears. ”

At this moment, it seemed that her mood was improving. "You mean, it's okay when two people are alone?"

"Let you imagine?"

"Huh?!"

Immediately, he looked very disappointed.

"Hey ......"

At the same time, this also made Lila cry and laugh.

In fact, this proves the complete failure of the induced inquiry.

"In that case, what the hell was the kiss just now? Could it be that you are eating Rivelia's vinegar? ”

"Can't you? ......”

By the way, when it comes to Riveria's words, just as the conversation here is being hot, she has already hung up the recording as if she was reluctant.

And, laugh mercilessly and lie on the ground! "Hahahahahaha

"Why don't you send it to Yuna? Seriously, I'm looking forward to her feelings now! ”

After making up her mind, she pressed the send button without hesitation, and there was an instant reply.

But there are only two words on it—

"Die!" That's it, and it inevitably made Riveria burst into laughter.

"That guy still has zero affection for Lemuel as always."

That hasn't changed to this day.

Then she stopped laughing as if desperately, and came to this obvious conclusion.

“...... Am I really that unfeminine? ”

Then she pushed the answer to the question all over the size of her breasts.

- "I'm sure Riveria will be very good if she takes it off!" ”

"Believe it or not, I beat you up?! It's really ......."

That guy said something like that!

"Why can you jump out of your mouth without hesitation to make such a low-level yellow joke?"

That was not so long ago...... The conversation between the two about a week ago took place at Riveria's house, of course.

"Because it's you!"

"What do you mean?"

As soon as the words fell, Riveria's eyebrows furrowed in an instant.

"Do you mean that you don't treat me as a woman at all?"

“...... Well? Well. ”

"If you do, it's partly because of that, and partly because you've never said you hated me for saying this, right?"

She couldn't help but be a little surprised by such an answer in an instant, but if you think about it carefully, she really hasn't explicitly said that she "hates".

"If you point it out to your face, I think I'll be a little more restrained...... Uh, can you please have another bowl? ”

"Still eating? Beware of strangling you! ”

Although Riveria said this, she still took the empty bowl handed by Lemuel and served him another bowl of rice.

"I'll stop before I die, don't worry."

Reaching out and about to take it, the back of his hand was twisted violently!

"Give you back, cheeky guy. Anyway, all you need is a little bit of food? ”

"After all, for me, to be able to appreciate your rare appearance wrapped in a bath towel is enough for dinner-"

"So, that's enough."

As soon as the words fell, I suddenly saw Riveria's fist close in front of me!

"If you dare to say that again, believe it or not, I really blasted you out?"

“......”

In other words, the room is spacious enough to say, but once only one person is left, it will inevitably look deserted.

From her own vantage point, it's really hard for Lemuel to imagine what she could do to pass her time alone in a home that seemed empty at all times.

At this time, there was a sound that seemed to be drizzling rain from the toilet......

It's weird, it's just the sound of a shower!

"Don't think about it, I'm ......!"

No way, it's an idea that any able-bodied man would have.

And although I don't want to admit it, that guy is so bad......

Although most of the time it has a masculine tone.

But even so, she's a real girl, isn't she?

"So, hold on! My rational ......! ”

"Hey!"

At this time, Riveria, who was taking a shower in the bathroom, quietly let out a sigh of unknown meaning.

"It's rare that I've done it, so it's better for you to take a peek......"

As for what kind of reason did you come up with such an idea that even I thought was incredible......

By now, she had become reluctant to pursue it anymore.

But maybe it's because that guy doesn't see himself as a "woman" at all, right?

After all, that's what I just said.

"Stupid ......"

Riveria couldn't help but curse secretly. Just then the doorbell rang—

"Here it is, here it is"

Of course, Lemuel was the only one in charge of opening the door.

"Who's it?"

After all, this is not his home, and he must be responsible for Riveria's safety and keep her safe.

"It's me."

In the blink of an eye, Lila's slightly displeased expression slowly came to mind as if it were very picturesque.

"Huh? You seem to be half an hour early? ”

Without thinking, Leela retorted, "That's better than being half an hour late, right?" ”

After that, he threw all the big and small bags to him.

"Okay, okay, don't stare at the bottom of your skirt, just in case you're wearing safety pants inside!"

maroon jacket; a blue shirt-style lapel jacket and a black and white miniskirt; Plus black pantyhose and white booties -

It's no wonder that Lemuel, who is a lover, is staring at him.

"Make room for me to go in!"

As soon as the words fell, his forehead was poked.

"I was struggling with what little reason I had left, sorry...... But I gave up! ”

"Really?"

Leela waited for his next sentence with a smile on her face.

"So, is it okay to ask for a push?"

"You......"

"Of course not, how about you look at the occasion? And today I said that I was here to celebrate Riveria's birthday, right? ”

Unexpectedly, the words that popped out of Lemuel's mouth at this time were even more inexplicable.

"I regret it."

“......”

"Huh? Do you mean that if you hadn't said yes to her today, I might have been able to nod my head? ”

"Wouldn't it?"

In fact, Lemuel really took it for granted, and by the way, it was already written on his face.

"Even if I did say yes, would you really have that guts?"

"Tough, gentle, step-by-step, which do you prefer?"

It's still hard to talk about it...... This guy.

"Don't be poor, to be honest, if you really have that kind of plan, I might just make this guy never be able to get up in spirit?"

After saying that, Lela's gaze unconsciously moved to Lemuel's lower body.

- Suddenly frightened him like a cicada!

"Ahem, you two, this is my home. Can you please stop in moderation? ”

This sentence that suddenly appeared out of nowhere suddenly startled the two of them again.

"Yes......"

Immediately afterwards, this birthday party can be regarded as the beginning of the real sense.

Of course, Lela's purpose is not just to be a participant, but more importantly, she has an obligation to look at Lemuel and prevent him from getting drunk.

However, in the end, the three of them fell one after the other.

Then I woke up and saw my sister's puffing ...... It can even be said that it is a face that burns like anger-

"Brother, do you have something to say to me?"

"Huh? Have it? ”

I saw Vane standing with his hands on his hips, as if he was condescendingly staring at his brother who was still confused.

Needless to say, she knows that she is very angry at this moment.

"Isn't it? You're not going to explain why the three of you stripped down to your underwear and lay on my bed——? ”

"And you still feel like you're enjoying it?!"

"Yes, I was wrong!"

In the end, even he gave up the last dying struggle with interest.

"Anyway, you only had a big quarrel last night, can she still take you to heart?"

Lemuel shrugged his shoulders and was noncommittal.

"So, is it because of that problem?"

While Leela was having this conversation with him, Vane mercilessly threw the dirty laundry of the three of them into the washing machine.

"I think so. Otherwise, how could she be so angry? ”

That's what happened a week ago, and the same problem is repeating itself today.

And in the same bad form, they ended up breaking up again.

After Lemuel confessed to Lela, she laughed the whole time.

Even when you go to a nearby café, it's exactly the same.

"So, that's why you had to hide in Riveria's lab?"

"But if you don't find a way to solve it, this situation won't change, right?"

"That girl finally made a decision of her own, so don't force your will and ideas on her?"

"Yes...... I can't argue with that—"

However, that attitude ...... It's very concerning.

"Well, I'm very serious about my troubles, can you not say in such a casual manner as if my troubles are not worth mentioning?"

So it's okay to mention a little bit of a dissatisfaction like this, right?

Immediately, Leela shook her head in the negative.

"I'm just seriously suggesting a possible solution for you, isn't it?"

It doesn't look like it......

It's closer to sarcasm.

"And what I just said is the root cause of your quarrel over this issue. You should understand this, right? ”

"Or is your IQ in arrears right now? If that's the case, it's not impossible for me to help you recharge, right? ”

“...... Be. ”

"Look? Sure enough, your tone and attitude are very casual! ”

Although Lemuel still seemed dissatisfied, he did not take a blaming attitude.

"Alas......"

"In other words, that girl doesn't want to live under your protection all the time, understand?"

That's right, although Leela hits the nail on the head.

"Really, to put it more simply—"

Next, such a conversation went on for an hour unconsciously......

"Hearing you say that, why does it seem that I am the only one who is at fault?"

"It's not like, it's that it's your fault in the first place."

"And you made that guy cry so much, you...... As an older brother, it's really bad enough! ”

"Yes—"

I always feel that this topic has developed in a strange place......

"Can't you just let me go at this time?!"

It took a while to finally hear his embarrassed complaint.

"All in all, whether you want it or not, remember to coax her later."

After saying this, Leela left Lemuel, who was still a little confused, and walked out of the café alone.

"Hey, wait for me——!"

"If we don't pay attention to this issue, it will become a family problem between us in the future......

Immediately after, she seemed to sigh like this.

"I'll give him advice, but that's all I can do, right?"