Stealing Spree Chapter 1520 Acceptance

Using the window of opportunity provided by Juri’s temporary absence, Setsuna-nee continued to remain beside .

Taking another glance at her, I found her tilting her head up with her eyes closed. She’s contemplating about sothing. And obviously, it concerned the issue she has with .

Well, not counting how she hugged earlier, it’s already a progress that she didn’t appear restless sitting next to . For what it’s worth, her problem with n in general was probably not that worse compared to Edel. She could still socialize with them as long as they wouldn’t show any hint that they were interested in getting closer to her.

She’s not like Eguchi-sensei as well who had her bad encounter one ti and attended an all-girls school until college. Setsuna-nee had her fair share of interaction with the opposite gender just that... she kept a high wall that no one could climb. And even if one dared to, she would shoot them down from the top of that wall.

So... what has changed with her? Did she really accept after I told her my honest thoughts or how I’m not going to put on an act in front of her?

Anyway, seeing her like this, I could see the image of Satsuki in her. That girl also had this little habit of closing her eyes to concentrate when thinking about sothing. However, most of the ti, she’d just act grumpy one second and cling to the next. And while we’re in that position, she’d tell what’s bothering her. Among my girls, she’s one of those who would always turn to for my opinion.

Of course, that’s not going to happen with Setsuna-nee. No matter how similar their facial features are or how close their relationship as siblings is, they’re two different persons. Besides, she doesn’t have the sa kind of relationship with like Satsuki. That’s why while she’s doing that, my mind was coming up with a topic that we could discuss.

A minute later, I got one.

“So, about this camping trip. Will you and Juri be there to supervise us or will it be sobody else?”

Although bringing that question up could interrupt her thoughts, considering she hadn’t moved for so long, it’s better to change the flow of our conversation instead. It won’t matter since we’ll probably go back to it later.

Like I expected, it didn’t take long for Setsuna-nee to open her eyes again. She looked at again, probably wondering why I was asking that before responding.

“Hmm? It’s not decided yet. However, if you’re hoping to have an easy ti by having us supervise you, that’s not going to happen. We’ll join the trip, that, I’m sure. However, we won’t have that kind of responsibility. We’ve already taken this task, after all.”

“Ah. I see. That ans you can do whatever you want. How nice.”

Saying like I was lanting that we won’t be as free as them, Setsuna-nee’s reaction was to put a hand on her forehead.

Then as though she realized my reasoning, she leaned closer and whispered playfully, “What? Do you think we’ll go and disrupt your chance to make mories with Satsu-chan?”

If I tell her that I want to spend ti with Juri, she’ll probably go ballistic again. Well, let’s not sabotage this seemingly limited peaceful ti.

“If it’s you, it’s possible. I an, you’ll probably be happy to do that just so you can have your Satsu-chan for yourself.”

“Huh? What do you think of ? A siscon? Geez. I’ll give you my word. I won’t. You probably won’t even see us around. It’s not a happy camping trip for you folks. Think of it as a training camp where you kids have to survive outside the comfort of your beds. Work together and improve yourselves.”

“Oh, if you’re thinking boys and girls can mingle from day to night, then you’re wrong. We’ll probably use these cottages and squeeze in six or more of you in one. We can’t have you all doing sothing naughty. Good luck finding your chance to sneak Satsu-chan out.”

Setsuna-nee added, tapping my shoulder by the end with a devious grin on her lips. Although that sounded like she was returning to how she was earlier, she’s definitely softer this ti and without the unreasonable grumpiness.

Anyway, if that’s what was going to happen... It will be really hard to spend ti with my girls. Well, we’ll think of a way when that ti cos.

“Sure. We’ll rely on you, Setsuna-nee-san. Let us hide in your cottage.” Finding an opening to tease her, I didn’t let go of that chance.

Setsuna-nee instantly turned purple, looking like she choked on sothing. Her slow, gentle taps on my shoulder gradually beca violent, and eventually, her grip tightened as she pushed her head closer, looking nacingly.

“Co again? Why will I help you? I’ll take Satsu-chan in and kick you out.”

“You know your sister, Setsuna-nee-san. She’ll sneak in when you’re not looking. So, why will you make it difficult for you?”

“Ugh... You’re good at this, huh?”

“Oh. You just noticed?”

“This guy... And here I am trying to convince myself that you won’t make my blood boil... Do you really want to hate you?”

“No. I’m just humoring you. I an, do you like a doormat brother-in-law who will just chanically nod when in front of you?”

“Who’s my brother-in-law?!” She retorted right away but it didn’t take long before she deflated with a sigh.

She then released her hold on my shoulder but before returning to her previous position, she sneakily pinched my cheek as hard as she could. “I get it. You’re one hell of a guy, Onoda-kun. But don’t tease your sister-in-law too much. I can raise hell.”

“No problem. As long as we’re on the sa page, I know we’ll get along. Of course, I can also offer you help with anything... Whether it’s beating up so annoying guy or running an errand for you, I won’t refuse.”

I won’t refuse but I’ll probably do it only when I’m free or it’s urgent. She’s still below my priority list.

“You... you’re that devoted, huh? You’re also courting your girl’s older sister.”

“Well, I want to cover all bases.”

That’s partly a lie though. If not for this situation, I wouldn’t actively try to get into her good graces. But since we’re here and she truly did show a change, might as well go all in.

A while later, I heard Setsuna-nee releasing another sigh, possibly expelling her negativity on how she should deal with . How do I know that’s the case? Because by the end of it, she eventually leaned on my shoulder, using as her support.

And that’s not all.

Like I previously thought, she soon returned to whatever she was contemplating earlier.

With her voice sounding like she’s narrating her worldview, she started.

“Ever since that incident, I haven’t reflected on how my view of n in general changed. I rember annoying a lot of them just for trying to strike up a conversation with us. Most of them called many nas but I always brushed it off. Then... Here cos you... I have no idea how to deal with the guy who made my little sister into a lovestruck lady like that. And despite everything I did, you’ve never once frowned at ...”

“I’ll confess. Hearing you say that earlier, it’s like an eye-opener. I wanted you to be perfect for Satsu-chan but perhaps, in Satsu-chan’s eyes, you’re already perfect. I shouldn’t be the one to decide that for her. I should just be happy that she finally stepped out of the shadow of that incident...”

“That’s why I went out alone, my head is in a ss. In the end, I probably got enlightened upon seeing how vast this world is from up there... I can knock myself down even if it’s rare but I don’t want to be depressed because a guy knocked so sense into ...”

As her voice trailed there, Setsuna-nee raised her head and looked straight into my eyes, “Onoda-kun, you said you’re not going to put on an act around ... I can’t promise that I’ll stop being grumpy around you. I can’t help it if you’re acting shaless. Nevertheless, I’ll stop being a jerk... or I’ll try to. No. I will make sure not to be like that. Take care of Satsu-chan for .”

“I understand. You can leave her to , Setsuna-nee-san.” Facing her with sincerity, I nodded and put on my genuine smile.

Setsuna-nee did the sa before going back to leaning her head on my shoulder.

And as fate would have it, it was at this point that Juri exited the restroom.

As soon as she saw us in this situation, she seemingly froze there before saying, “... You two. Can you explain to what is happening? Setsu, are you trying to steal your sister’s boyfriend?”

What an ironic question... But then again, that’s probably how it looks.