Although it was a little hard to believe, even after studying it over and over again without hesitation, the answer was still like this-

"Since you understand that you are at fault, why are you still using me as a background board now?"

"Isn't what you're supposed to do now to have a good coffee with me?"

"If it goes on like this, your position in her heart will be snatched away directly?"

"...... by that guy"

Riveria tidied through the bookshelves; While mercilessly throwing the prickly spit at Lemuel with a complicated expression.

At this moment, he looked like a listless pig, languishing.

"Wouldn't it be nice to apologize?"

“......”

It's really easy to see what he's thinking—

"I want to do it too, but I can't find the right time......"

In fact, until Lemuel came to complain to Riveria today, he was deliberately avoided by Vain!

And she also deliberately got very close to Lela. It seems that the two of them really have a good relationship.

"You......"

Riveria wanted to persuade, but in the face of such a loss, he didn't even know how to speak.

Anyway, as long as these two siblings have an awkward relationship, this guy will definitely be the first to come here.

Then, he dragged himself and poured bitter water.

And often staying in it is a whole day......

Because the same thing often happened in the past, I gradually got used to it-

"Would you like something to drink?"

As a result, even when asked, the guy was listless......

"Then I'll just soak it?"

As a result, as expected, he did not object-

"Here, you like and black tea, right? Do you want to add ice? ”

This time, Lemuel finally shook his head.

"Thank you......"

Riveria took a sip of the green tea she had brewed and leaned back on the bench.

"Are you going to stay here all day?"

"Can't you?"

“......”

Really, showing that kind of gaze that seems to be pitiful and may cry at any time, how can people refuse?

"Whatever you want? Also, don't keep staring at my face, disgusting! ”

"Huh? ......”

"I mean, it's not me that's usually you're supposed to come here, but Rila, right?"

"But why do I have to take care of you for that guy now...... All said, don't stare at me with such pitiful eyes-"

"After all, I'm not going to feed you like that guy."

“......”

Is this a consolation, or is it adding fuel to the fire? Where have all these years of friendship gone?

Could it be that you forgot in some deep mountain and old forest?

If that's the case, that's a pity.

"Can't you comfort me with a few words? What a puzzling guy......"

In an instant, Riveria gave him a roll of the eye without hesitation!

"I'm really sorry that I'm so confused!?"

You see, right? As long as you're with her, there's only one way to cheer up—

Why is this the case? Why is it that as long as the two of them are alone, it will immediately become like this?

I don't know, but that's nice, isn't it?

"Have you chosen your gift?"

"I'll pick a few, but ...... I can't make up my mind—"

Could it be that this is the reason why this guy insists on staying here and refuses to move his nest no matter what?

At best, I want to ask my opinion to stay here for that long?

If that's the case, I would have said it earlier?!

"So what?"

"So, I wanted to ask your opinion-"

The moment she finished listening, Riveria almost burst out laughing. Yet she tried her best to hold back.

"This kind of thing, wouldn't it be better if you just asked me?"

"It's because I can't open my mouth that I came to you for help......"

"Even if it's your own sister, you can't open your mouth? If so...... You're really worthless—"

"Hey......!"

Lemuel, who was quite devastated in his heart, suddenly felt a little shorter.

After that, he put all the target gifts on the table—

They are watches, a complete set of comic books, a new mobile phone, and a new notebook.

However, after reading these things, Riveria's face became more and more ugly......

To be honest, she's a little scary at this moment.

"Is this the gift you picked ......?"

"yes, what's the problem?"

"yes, what's the problem?" ”？ How sluggish does this guy feel?!

However, if you tell him directly, it will definitely make him wilt in an instant...... Really.

“...... Don't say a word, okay, to be honest, I'm panicking right now-"

So far, what do you want me to say?!

Riveria couldn't help but roar deep inside......

"If I were a gift-giver, what would you choose for me with these things on the table?"

"Huh? What do you say? ”

In an instant, Lemuel was stunned. He clearly didn't understand why Riveria was asking.

"Leave it alone, just answer me."

However, no matter how she looks at it, she is serious.

"Okay. Your words...... I should choose a notebook, right? ”

"How?"

As soon as his words fell, it was Riveria's turn in a daze this time-

"When is this guy...... Catch my preferences so accurate?! ”

However, after being surprised, I couldn't help crying and laughing......

"If she can grasp my preferences without a bad score, why is she so slow to get to her sister?"

"What are you laughing at?"

"Laugh at you, you're so stupid - don't Vane usually like to draw, that guy?"

"Yes, but so what?"

"In that case, wouldn't you give her a sketchbook? Or a whole set of sketching tools. ”

As a result, as soon as she finished speaking, Lemuel shouted as if he had come back from the dead—

"yes, why didn't I think of that!"

Suddenly, I saw him tugging at Riveria's hand; While thanking her non-stop!

"It's great to have you here!"

Of course, I repeated this over and over again! As a result, she snapped her forehead mercilessly!

"If you understand, do it! Don't waste any more time with me—"

"Yes, I'll go right away!"

Immediately after, he rushed out of the laboratory......

I even forgot to close the door.

“......”

After all, if you don't find a reason to get rid of that guy, you feel like you're going to be terrible in every way......

Why do you have such a hunch?

"Am I ...... to that guy?"

No, no, no, how could that happen! But—

Immediately afterward, Riveria quickly shook off those thoughts that had only been born for a short time.

"Impossible, because the guy is already ......"

What's more, at present, it is better to think of a way to reconcile the two as soon as possible......

Obviously, that's all that matters. Isn't it?

I don't know if this advice is useful......

Based on past experience, it doesn't take long to know the answer.

That said, the guy will definitely come over. So you don't have to rush to ask for results......

However, in the time just now. Even Riveria herself can't deny it......

She did have an idea of this good friend who had always regarded herself as a "best friend" at a certain moment, and even she felt incredible-

And that's clearly "the idea that it will never be forgiven"!

It would be too despicable to put it into action yourself.

So, this is something you should never think about!

After that, in the evening, the guy did come again-

"How?"

As a result, he seems to be more eager to know the result than he is......

"That guy still holds the sketching tool and won't let go! Although, I didn't say it was your idea—"

"Really? As long as she's happy. And that guy forgives you too, right? ”

"Of course! To be honest thanks to your advice. Thank you so much! ”

“...... It's okay. ”

In short, it is good that the goal is achieved. Everybody's happy, isn't it?

At least on the surface, it is. But at this moment...... Someone was clearly making a fuss.

"What the hell is wrong with you? Always feel like you've been absent-minded since just now? ”

"That's just your delusion. I'm fine—"

That's right, this guy must be doing his best. Although she said it...... I don't know what girls think or anything.

But this kind of change that is too conspicuous can be noticed, even if it is dull.

In this regard, Lemuel has full confidence in himself!

"Don't hide it from me, it's useless."

“......”

However, only this trouble, at this moment, must not be said in front of this guy.

Rivelia knows this better than anyone. ——

Undoubtedly, once again it was taken for granted......

The momentary silence couldn't help but make each other very embarrassed. However, resolving similar embarrassments is also her forte!

"Anyway, it's not me who you should care about right now, right?"

"After all, if it's serious, this is cheating, right......? Do you understand? ”

“......”

Immediately after, after speaking...... She herself laughed first.

Sure enough, I'm not good at telling bad jokes with a serious expression...... I.

"What are you doing today? Is it your sister's business again? ”

- In an instant, this made Lemuel cry and laugh...... It seems that in the eyes of this guy, he is almost equivalent to "trouble".

"What kind of existence do I have in your eyes......"

His disappointment can be fully felt even without looking.

"A walking troublemaker?"

“......”

And for such a description, Lemuel even has to admit that it is very apt. ——

When did you start to rely on her unconsciously? I don't know, at least I don't think so......

What's so bad.

However, he was always used to thinking so, and never asked Riveria how she felt.

And this is precisely the most fundamental reason for Lemuel's sluggishness. ——

He always treats Rivery Adam as a friend and is always open and honest with each other. This, of course, made her very happy.

However, he never asked her what she thought.

That's what Lemuel loves and hates.

"You don't have to go so far, do you?"

"Is there one?"

As soon as the words fell, Riveria couldn't help but smile evilly......

In an instant, he felt an inexplicable chill in his back.

"It's terrible to laugh like that! Spare me......"

"Haven't you allowed me to vent my feelings? Don't you think that's too much? ”

"It's rare to come up with such a good idea for you—"

Having said that, but the way she looks now, she just wants to play tricks on people, right? I can still tell this by myself.

"You just want to enjoy my dilemma, don't you?"

The corners of Riveria's mouth rose slightly.

"Can't you?"

"I refuse!"

"Hahaha...... Hahahaha-"

replied in seconds, which made Riveria finally can't help but smile evilly.

Even if it's just a flash, it's enough to make people's eyes shine......

"By the way, Riveria, you're an only child, aren't you? Have siblings? ”

"What do you mean?"

"I mean, if you really have something you can't talk about to me, wouldn't it be easier to say it to your family?"

You see, right? This guy is sometimes this kind of place, so keen that people can't help but want to complain to him-

"If you mean anything other than my cousin, with whom I have little contact, then I am an only child, as you say."

"Rarely contacted? Even if that's the case, it's family, right? ”

"Hmmm......"

Oops, I can't feel like I can talk about it!

And, what's going on with this atmosphere that is getting more and more cold unconsciously?!

"Hey, don't sleep?!"

“...... You go on, and I listen? ”

Deceitful! Don't tell this kind of lie that you can see through at a glance......

"Anyway, didn't you already know about this stubble? How? Only now do I remember to show off to me how your brothers and sisters are indulgent and indulgent in private? ”

"If that's the case, I don't have any feelings of envy, jealousy, and hatred, do I?"

"Not really! Extravagant indulgence...... You're really using a poisonous adjective......"

For an instant, Lemuel didn't know where to start complaining.

"Who the hell did you make up my brain?"

"I always longed for the bad ...... of my sister's body Brother-in-law? ”

Unexpectedly, as soon as the words fell, he was hysterically complained by himself-

"I didn't think about it that way, you read too many cartoons full of pornographic jokes, right?!"

As a result, the moment the words fell, I felt more exhausted than ever.

An inexplicable feeling of burnout keeps hitting the brain. It's like a raging storm......

"By the way, if you're told by your cousin — 'I'm the most annoying!' What would you think? ”

"It's this kind of abrupt topic again......"

"Even if it's perfunctory, give me an answer?"

However, Lemuel did not want to answer her questions in a "perfunctory" manner.

If this guy is serious about bothering -

"Anyway, why is my answer worthy of your reference?"

"Because you have a sister...... That's why. ”

Being outspoken is also one of her strengths.

At this moment, Riveria poured herself a hot cup of coffee unhurriedly.

Not only that, but I also added a few spoonfuls of white particles that looked like snowflakes to it......

- By the way, it can't be sugar.

It's some kind of chemical agent that she made herself.

This possibility is relatively reliable......

But is it really okay to drink that thing with coffee mixed in and out of the head?

"Well, no problem?"

The thought that had just appeared in her mind in an instant was seen through by her in the blink of an eye.

"Say, what answer?"

As a result, he thought about it for a while, and the answer he gave was actually -

"If it's me, it probably doesn't matter, right?"

"After all, siblings inevitably quarrel—"

“...... So you mean, it's okay to leave it alone? ”

Lemuel nodded. Default......

Whatever it is, it's better to accept it at this moment.

"Do you mean you still haven't been able to communicate well after that?"

"Did you say yes, there was a quarrel?"

Sure enough, she is annoyingly sharp on this kind of issue!

But even if you deny it now, you can't hide it from him, right?

"That's right, I'm sorry...... Talking to you about such boring things. ”

"Bored? Will there be? Didn't you do the same thing for me before? ”

Even if it's flattened. Don't care......

"Speaking of which, what do you think I should do?"

That's right, after all, Riveria is good at handling other people's affairs, and her brain is indeed much smarter than herself. Know how to "fit the right material".

However, when it comes to the same problem herself, she often doesn't know how to deal with it.

This is also known as "helplessness".

"You usually exchange emails, right?"

Caught off guard, his words that seemed to be such an understatement touched the core part.

"You, how do you know?"

Riveria was visibly surprised.

"If I don't have any observation, I'm too useless, right?"

“......”

"So what?"

Lemuel thought for a moment—

"Then why don't you pick a gift for her on her birthday...... Well, if it's an apology, it's better to make it by hand. ”

"Huh?"

As soon as the words fell, he realized that he was being stared at by Riveria as if he couldn't take his eyes off it—

"What, what's wrong?"

"It's nothing, I just think you have such a side that thinks about me occasionally...... Why didn't you notice it before? ”

"That's your stupid ——!"

Worst! Without thinking, I blurted out...... Will it make her angry?

"Yes, yes, thank you anyway!"

After saying that, Riveria walked out of the laboratory without looking back-

"If you leave later, remember to lock the door?"

Halfway through, she turned back again.

"Got it, got it—"

As a result, Lemuel immediately provoked her to chase her like a fly......

"Don't treat me like a child......"

"Okay, okay, shall I go?"

"Yes...... Really, who's a kid? ”

As soon as the words fell, Riveria finally left this time.