"Suiren-nee, when did you all move?", Hikari asked casually while looking at the buildings, turning to Suiren as he spoke.
"It's been quite a few years now. I don't really remember the exact time anymore," Suiren smiled, "But the layout of the new house is the same as before. Hikari-kun should be able to tell, right? I'll introduce the parts where your memory's a bit fuzzy."
Listening to Suiren's explanation, Hikari kept nodding.
When he was little, he was often brought home by the two sisters, Aoi and Suiren, to play. He was very familiar with their house.
There had been an unused small room that used to be their favorite secret base where they played together.
According to Suiren, the new house actually had one as well, and it had even been arranged specially.
"It was Aoi who said we should set up a room that feels like the one we were familiar with when we were kids, so when Hikari-kun comes back to visit, he'll feel more comfortable," Suiren said with a bright smile.
"Oh? So you're pushing all the credit onto me? Back then, Nee-san helped a lot too, didn't she?", Aoi suddenly said with a smile.
"Uh… it's mainly because I was afraid you'd be too tired doing it all by yourself," Suiren's pretty face flushed slightly. After all, she was quite a bit older than both Hikari and Aoi. Caring so much about childhood things at her age felt a little childish and not mature enough.
Hikari and Aoi just smiled, more or less understanding what she was thinking.
Just as the three of them were chatting happily, they passed the rockery in the courtyard and arrived at the side area, the corridor that connected the inside and outside of the Japanese-style house, getting ready to change into slippers and go inside.
A mature, graceful figure suddenly walked out from inside.
At first, she did not notice the three of them. She squatted down to put on her shoes, apparently preparing to go out.
Seeing that familiar mature figure, Suiren hurriedly called out, "Mom, are you heading out?"
"Yes," Touka replied softly while lowering her head to put on her shoes.
Although it had been many years since they last met, just from hearing their exchange, Hikari naturally understood who this mature figure was.
Suiren and Aoi's mother, Touka.
She was a mature woman with long, straight black hair. On her beautiful, striking face, there was a naturally cold aura. Aoi's expressionless look seemed to be inherited from her.
However, despite her stern and icy temperament, she would definitely still attract the gazes of many men if she walked down the street.
Because Asakawa Touka not only had a delicate, stunningly beautiful face, her figure was also outrageously good.
Her outfit was very simple. On top, she wore only a black fitted sweater with a white outer jacket, and on the bottom, a long pair of jeans.
Yet such plain clothing could not hide her top-tier figure at all.
Under that simple black sweater was an extremely full chest, thrusting upward into a shocking curve. Even with Hikari's broad experience, it ranked very high.
There was no doubt that Aoi and Suiren, who were likewise generously endowed, had inherited those genes from their mother, Touka.
People often say the student surpasses the master, but at present, whether it was youthful Aoi or Suiren who was stepping toward maturity, neither could compare to their mother, Touka.
And aside from that astonishing bosom, Touka's proportions were also exceptionally perfect.
Below her slender waist were a pair of long, jade-like legs. Although her smooth skin was completely wrapped in jeans, not a bit visible, the back pockets of the jeans were already stretched tight by her round hips, full and plump like ripe peaches about to burst and spill their juice.
Those straight, slender legs, even through the denim, still carried a certain rich, fleshy allure.
Cold, beautiful, mature, voluptuous, full, perky… countless labels fit Touka perfectly.
It could be said that this mature, long-haired married woman, even without considering her aura, could make people stand at attention just from her appearance alone.
However, her aura was far too cold. That aloof demeanor made people hesitate to approach. This was also the main reason why, despite such outstanding looks, Touka had long gone without anyone daring to harass her.
Perhaps sensing an extra gaze today compared to usual, Touka slowly raised her head after putting on her shoes.
When she saw Hikari's young, handsome face, a trace of surprise flashed through her cold, beautiful eyes, but her expression did not change much.
"Hikari?", Touka called out with slight doubt.
"Long time no see, Aunt Touka," Hikari greeted her politely.
"So it really is you. You've grown so big already," Touka said with a hint of emotion as she looked at the tall, well-built Hikari, despite her normally icy disposition.
"Miss Mira took good care of me. Oh right, Miss Mira asked me to pass along her greetings to you, Auntie," Hikari said with a smile.
"Mm, I know," Touka nodded coolly.
Regarding the fact that the little boy from back then was now more than a head taller than her slender frame, Touka only gave him an extra glance before pulling up the zipper of her jacket, hiding those proud curves inside, and turning to head out.
"Mom, Hikari-kun finally came back for a visit. Do you really have to go out today?", Suiren could not help asking again.
"Yes. I have something important to take care of. I don't have time. You two take good care of Hikari-kun," Touka said coldly to the three of them, whether because she was in a bad mood or simply because that was her nature.
After saying that, she hurried off, leaving behind only a tall, voluptuous back view.
Watching her mother leave in such a rush, Suiren said apologetically to Hikari, "Sorry, Hikari-kun. Mother's been very busy lately and doesn't have much time."
Hikari smiled, "It's fine. As long as Suiren-nee and Aoi are here."
"Really? Heehee!", Aoi could not help laughing.
Suiren also showed a faint smile, "Hikari-kun, come inside and have some tea."
The sisters brought Hikari into the living room. Aoi stayed with him and chatted, while Suiren went to boil water and brew a pot of hot tea for him.
She had already guessed that Hikari might come over as a guest sometime soon, so Suiren always kept various tea leaves and tea sets prepared. She quickly laid out tea, snacks, and other things on the table.
After skillfully preparing everything, Suiren called Hikari and Aoi over to sit down.
Then the three of them drank tea and chatted about interesting things from their childhood.
Whenever childhood stories came up, smiles appeared on all their faces.
After chatting for more than ten minutes, with the entire living room feeling light and cheerful,
Suiren, looking like the older sister, suddenly smiled and asked Hikari, "Hikari-kun, are you dating in Tokyo?"
Seeing the gentle smile on Suiren's tender face, Hikari answered honestly, "You could say that. And it's more than one person."
Hearing this, the smile on Aoi's face beside him instantly froze, and Suiren's expression also changed slightly.
Noticing the sisters' expressions, Hikari felt a bit confused.
Aoi had already confessed her feelings to him before, so he understood why she would be unhappy hearing that, 'But why does Suiren-nee also look displeased? Could it be that…'
Just as Hikari was wondering whether Suiren, who was already engaged, had thoughts similar to Aoi's, and how he should choose,
Suiren suddenly took a deep breath and said seriously to Hikari, "Hikari-kun, you don't need to lie to me. Actually, you haven't dated anyone in Tokyo at all, have you? You haven't even interacted with other girls, right?"
"Huh?", Seeing how certain Suiren looked, Hikari was completely stunned.
'On what basis are you assuming I've never dated anyone?'
And seeing Hikari's stunned expression, as if he had lied to save face and then been exposed, Suiren became even more convinced of her own guess.
She went straight to the point, "Hikari-kun, I've always treated you as my best little brother, and I know you're a really great, really good man. But I'm truly sorry. I'm already engaged to someone else."
"It was decided by our parents and a matchmaker. I already have a fiance. So please let go of that feeling you have for me, and go look for a better woman."
"I really can't accept this… this affection of yours!"
As if she had rehearsed it beforehand, Suiren pressed both hands to her ample chest, bent slightly at the waist, and spoke this whole speech to Hikari in a guilty tone.
And hearing the childhood older sister who had been chatting happily with him just moments ago suddenly hand him both a good-guy card and a little-brother card, Hikari was also left stunned.
If it were not for their good relationship when they were kids, he would have wanted to say she was being a classic overconfident woman who needed to tone it down.
Feeling a bit dumbfounded, he turned his head directly to look at Aoi, who was now sneaking a laugh beside him.
Noticing his gaze, Aoi shrugged, spread her delicate hands, and said casually, "What is it, Hikari-kun? Did Nee-san exposing you deal too big of a blow? Didn't you tell me before that you'd had a crush on Suiren-nee for a really long time? I just accidentally let it slip, that's all."
"If you're feeling uncomfortable, you can come to me for some comfort~"
Seeing Aoi's innocent look, and then looking at Suiren's guilty and helpless expression beside her, how could Hikari not realize that he had been slandered by Aoi.
'Is this world even okay anymore? Why is there slander about boys everywhere? What do girls even want? I'm so angry and chilled to the bone.'
Suiren was a bit naive, sweet, and stubborn. Hikari knew that at this point, explaining things clearly was impossible.
He could only sigh and say, "Mm, I understand. I know Suiren-nee is already engaged. Don't worry, Suiren-nee, I won't pester you."
Hearing Hikari's helpless, low tone, Suiren, who had been feeling guilty, felt a pang in her heart. She hurried over to his side, grabbed his hand, and said, "Hikari-kun, don't misunderstand. I don't think you're pestering me at all!"
"Actually, Nee-san likes you too, just in the way a Nee-san likes her little brother!"
"I just wanted to make things clear, because I was afraid of holding you back. I absolutely don't think there's anything bad about you, Hikari-kun!"
"We… we can just get along like we did when we were kids, like brother and sister!"
"Nee-san will always take care of you and Aoi!"
Believing that she had shattered the pure first love of an innocent virgin, Suiren was filled with guilt. Afraid that Hikari might take it badly, she tightly hugged his arm to her chest to show that she truly had no ill feelings toward him.
"Mm…", Hikari nodded in response. To be honest, he did not mind Suiren's misunderstanding much. After all, it was mainly caused by Aoi's nonsense.
And with his arm now being sandwiched by those full, abundant curves, he naturally had even less of a problem with Suiren-nee.
But just as Suiren was thinking about how to properly take care of Hikari as a little brother, to show that she cared about him without causing misunderstandings,
Aoi suddenly walked over as well.
Sitting down on the other side, separated from Suiren, Aoi also wrapped her arm around Hikari's.
With practiced ease, she pressed his arm into a deeper place than Suiren had, then looked up at him with a smile and said, "I don't want to get along with Hikari-kun like before. I don't want to be Hikari-kun's little sister~"
"Then what do you want to be to Hikari-kun?", Suiren asked instinctively.
"Of course his wife! I want to marry Hikari-kun. I've liked him for a very, very long time!", Aoi declared righteously.
"Uh…", Suiren was left speechless for a moment. Although she had long guessed her sister's feelings for Hikari, she still had not expected Aoi to be this bold.
To confess so directly, right in front of her.
The sisters and Hikari had all been very close when they were kids. Aoi's straight-ball confession caused a slight ripple in Suiren's heart, which had just been focused on rejecting Hikari's supposed feelings.
Sandwiched between the two sisters, with a woman on each side, Hikari noticed that after finishing her confession, Aoi tightly hugged his arm to her chest.
The constant sensation of softness rubbing against him made Hikari almost unable to hold it together.
It was not that his self-control was weak. The main issue was that Suiren was still right there. As Aoi's sister, how could she just not care at all.
Sensing that Aoi's actions were becoming more intimate and more excessive, Suiren beside them also seemed to notice something, looking faintly awkward.
Hikari quietly reminded her near her ear, "Hey, Aoi, Suiren-nee is still watching."
"Ah~", Feeling the boy's hot breath on her earlobe, Aoi let out a soft, suggestive moan, "Hikari-kun, don't blow on my ear…"
Swish!
Hearing that, Suiren's fair, pretty face instantly flushed red.
'How could the two of them start flirting right in front of me?'
Seeing Aoi's shameless attitude, Hikari directly and quietly reached a hand into her pleated skirt and gave her perky butt a hard pinch.
"Mm~", Aoi let out another soft hum, quieter than before, but her pretty face turned even redder.
"With Suiren-nee here, that's really… Hikari-kun, let's go to my room."
After Hikari made his move, Aoi finally restrained herself a bit and smiled as she spoke.
Standing up while holding onto Hikari's arm, Aoi turned her head to Suiren and said, "Sis, I've got some math problems I don't really know how to do. I'll have Hikari-kun go teach me first, okay. Come on, Hikari-senpai, please guide me in my studies~"
With that, Aoi directly pulled Hikari into her bedroom.
Watching Hikari get dragged straight into her sister's room, with the door shut behind them, Suiren shook her head helplessly.
"She's so cold to everyone else, but so passionate with Hikari-kun, and even takes the initiative to say she wants to study. Aoi really, really likes Hikari-kun."
"Oh right, I should go prepare some fruit for them."
Thoughtfully, Suiren walked into the kitchen.
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