Time passed slowly,
After Akira had nearly finished his drawing, he stood and walked over to his bed. As he turned off the light and slowly closed his eyes.
After about half an hour, just as he was on the verge of falling asleep—
Creak!
The door to his room was quietly pushed open.
Akira woke instantly, turning his head to see who it was.
Yukino Yukinoshita—
She walked step by step to his bed, lifted a corner of the quilt, and quietly slipped in beside him.
"I thought it was Haruno san who came, but it turns out it's my little Yukino," Akira said softly.
"Do you want me to go back and tell my sister to come over, Akira?" Yukino Yukinoshita said lightly, her tone 'calm'.
"Yes, please," Akira replied with a smile.
"...You just know how to irritate me, you jerk!" Yukino stretched out her hand and pinched him hard.
"Hiss! Yukino, who taught you this?" Akira grimaced in pain.
"I learn it myself, specifically for dealing with you," the second Miss Yukinoshita said, snorting coldly.
Akira smiled and pulled her into his arms.
Yukino hugged him back, her hands clutching his back gently.
For a long time, they remained like that, quietly enjoying each other company and warmth.
Then—
"Don't you want to know my answer?" Miss Yukinoshita finally spoke.
"If you want to tell me, you'll tell me naturally. If not… I won't ask," Akira replied, smiling as he looked down at her.
"Sister was right. You're cunning, You threw this difficult problem to me, knowing I'd agree, yet pretended to be ignorant!" Yukino said, looking up at him with a hint of resentment.
"I'm not sure of your answer either. I know your sister has always cared for you and loved you, but whether you can feel that love… and whether you can guess her true thoughts… I cannot be certain," Akira said slowly.
"Have you known for a long time that my sister has no ill intentions toward me? That she only likes to tease me?" Yukino asked.
"Yeah. I knew that a long time ago," Akira replied with a nod.
"....Then why didn't you tell me earlier?" Yukino asked after a pause.
"Some things need to be explained by the person themselves, it can't be conveyed through outsiders," Akira said.
Hearing this, Yukino buried her little head in Akira's arms, no longer trying to ask further questions.
Indeed, if Akira had told her, it would never have had the same effect as her sister explaining it personally.
The barriers in their hearts could only be removed through sincere dialogue.
When — her Nee-san gave hug her, the warmth that she felt was irreplaceable—no one else could provide that kind of warmth.
Even, Akira's hug lose out to it.
"Ouch" Akira.
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Saturday — morning,
After finishing his morning run, Akira returned to the apartment and saw Haruno Yukinoshita in the kitchen.
Miss Yukinoshita was cooking herself, which surprised Akira. Since it was his first time seeing her cook.
"My cooking skills are not inferior to Yukino's. I've learned them, but I've never cooked for anyone before you know, not even little Yukino, You're the first," Haruno said confidently.
"Really?" Akira said, skeptical about being her first to taste her cooking.
Haruno didn't explain further. As she preferred to demonstrate her abilities.
She started preparing the breakfast, while Akira quietly took a seat and watch her cooked.
After, seeing her skillful movements, Akira was relieved and slowly left the kitchen to shower and change.
Afterward, he went to wake up Yukino, who looked like a sleeping beauty.
Should I kiss her, to wake her up, He thought amusingly.
As Yukino yawned, opened her eyes, and sat up.
"Do you want me to carry you back to your room to change?" Akira asked, smiling.
"Yes," Yukino said, glancing at him without any politeness.
Akira picked her up in a princess carry and brought her to the room.
He looked at her pajamas.
"Do you need me to help you change?" he asked.
"No need," Yukino said, blushing and glaring at him.
Akira tactfully left the room. Yukino, alone, opened her closet and began choosing her clothes.
.....
When Yukino changed and entered the living room, Haruno had already finished cooking, and brought breakfast to the table.
Akira sampled the meal, and after a few seconds, he looked at Haruno in surprise.
Her food was indeed more delicious.
"From now on, if you want to eat breakfast I make every day, you have to work for me," Haruno said with a mischievous smile.
"I won't run to you just for breakfast," Akira replied lightly.
"I didn't say it was only breakfast," Haruno said, her smile meaningful.
"Forget about dinner. I'm afraid I won't be able to leave after eating," Akira said, feeling Haruno's foot brushing his calf.
"It's fine. I'll call Yukino when the time comes," Haruno said, glancing at her sister.
"Yukino?" Akira asked, surprised.
Yukino blushed and looked away.
It was clear that she had not only agreed to the previous arrangement but also set conditions for Haruno.
That was why Haruno dared to speak so freely in front of Akira.
"I'm full. You two can have a nice date today," Haruno said, standing and leaving with a smile.
Akira looked at Yukino.
"Yes… I'm sorry. I know my sister is going through a lot. And only you can help her," Yukino apologized.
"You should discuss it with me," Akira said after a moment.
"I apologize and promise to do one thing, anything you say for you," Yukino said, holding his hand, tightly.
"Then… if I meet someone I can't refuse, will you forgive me?" Akira asked.
"I promise," Yukino said quickly.
"Lets continue eating. It's only natural since I will have to work a little harder," Akira sighed.
Yukino's face turned red at his words.
She knew this sentence carried another meaning.
The reason she apologized was that helping the Yukinoshita family was indeed difficult, but she didn't know that Haruno and Akira had already discussed it.
Haruno hadn't told her sister to create leverage for Akira—her explanation was a small compensation.
Only Yukino was kept in the dark.
.....
After breakfast,
Yukino cleared the dishes, after which the two went out.
But this time—Instead of taking the Yukinoshita family car, they decided to rode a motorcycle today.
Several motorcycles were parked in the underground garage, just waiting to be picked.
.....
In front of Hoshiyuu Agency,
Akira parked the motorcycle.
Yukino looked at the building for the first time.
It was smaller than she had imagined for a voice acting agency.
"When the number of voice actors increases, we'll move to a larger location. Yukino-chan, are we on a date or working?" Akira asked.
"I want to see your other Businesses, so I can support you better in the future," Yukino replied with a smile.
"I see. Let's go then," Akira said, understanding her intent, and they entered Hoshiyuu Agency together.
.....
Inside, the receptionist immediately recognized Akira and greeted him respectfully.
"Master Akira."
"Where is Hayama Riko?" Akira asked, glancing at the receptionist.
"The president should be at the recording studio. Director Tamura from Flash Animation has arranged the audition here, and they are only selecting from Hoshiyuu Agency," she answered respectfully, before glancing at Yukino with a surprised expression.
Yukino's beauty had surpassed even Saori Shimizu's.
"She is really quick…" Akira's eyes lit up, understanding Tamura Wakaka's intention.
"Is this for an original animation plan?" Yukino asked quietly.
Akira nodded.
Holding an audition now meant the studio for the upcoming animation was ready.
He asked the receptionist to return to her post, as he led Yukino toward the recording studio.
....
Outside the recording studio,
Any new or unknown voice actor could participate in the audition.
There was no prepared script.
Each participant had time to prepare, and any girl who could portray the required personality might be included on Director Tamura's list.
Even newcomers could land a supporting role if chosen.
Hikigaya Komachi was among the crowd, reviewing her lines.
When—
"Master Akira," a voice actor said, surprised evident at her voice, as she show Akira coming here with a beautiful young girl.
Others also turned their heads to look at Akira and were equally stunned at Yukino's appearance.
"Akira nii-san," Hikigaya Komachi called out to him, smiling.
The other voice actors' expressions immediately shifted, at the way she addressed him.
Komachi, brought by Akira, and was already receiving guidance from Saori Shimizu's one of the best voice actor.
With a word from Akira, she could easily be included in the list.
"How's your training going?" Akira asked her directly, ignoring the surrounding tension.
"Shimizu nee-san has taught me a lot about voice acting. I'll show you what I can do, today, Akira nii-san," Komachi said confidently.
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