Stealing Spree Chapter 480: Confessed

“Finally out of that cramped space.” Itou energetically stretched her arms and comnted as soon as we got down the bus.

Inhaling the fresh urban air at this part of the city, there was no trace of her earlier flustered expression anymore.

Asking to hold her hand, she basically tried to cheat her way while her beloved sister was asleep. And although she told not to ask, I might still tell what happened to Hiko.

It’s not tattling on her, it’s just what I promised my girls. Honestly telling them what happened.

However, with this one, if Hiko took it differently, the rift that I was preventing to happen between the two might appear.

With Itou acting as if nothing happened, should I just keep quiet? It’s just her asking to hold her hand…

But if I keep it from Hiko, that would be equal to breaking my promise.

Haa… What should I do?

I was in this line of thinking when Itou’s voice rang out again. And the words that left her mouth surprised even .

“By the way, Nee-sama. I have to confess sothing.” She’s now standing in front of us with her gaze alternating between us. Following that, she sighed and guiltily lowered her head. “Earlier, when you were asleep, I asked Onoda to hold my hand.”

This girl… She beat to it…

Upon hearing that, Hiko smiled at as she silently nodded before stepping forward, lifting her sister’s chin to have her look at her, “Thank you for telling about this, Ya-chan. I think I might’ve heard your conversation.”

With that last sentence of hers, Itou widened her eyes, surprise filling her face as she almost stuttered a response. “T-that… Nee-sama…”

Now that’s sothing I also didn’t expect, there’s no indication that she was awake at that ti. However, thinking about it, the possibility of that happening was too high. Even if we’re conversing in low voice, the sound could travel fast.

“Hiko…”

“Uhm… You’re fulfilling a favor for Ya-chan. And actually, I’m not blaming anyone. You two are always against each other so when I heard that… more than being jealous because my Ya-chan made that kind of bold move, I felt more relieved that she probably wasn’t that against you.” After saying that, Hiko then brought her gaze back to her little sister. “I an. Weren’t you two getting along well when Ruki brought you to the Book Club to et ? Ya-chan, I won’t ask if you also like Ruki, you’re already aware of how he is… Think carefully.”

She’s more relieved than jealous, huh? But her last sentence… if Itou really thinks like that, she wanted her sister to not hastily make a decision.

Hiko knew what it ant to beco one of my girls. Perhaps, there’s a little voice in her head that was against Itou becoming the sa as her. That’s why she said it like that. She also probably toned it down since I was here with them. Either way, she’s telling the truth.

Even though it was hinted to by Akane the possibility of Itou being interested in , I wasn’t that sure about my interest in her as I had with Arisa-senpai.

Nonetheless, there’s Eimi and Saki as an example that even though I wasn’t interested at first, given ti, I would reach that point eventually.

At this point, Itou needed to clear her mind about this, if that's really on her mind. She’s Hiko’s little sister so I wouldn’t truly be mad at her for all her constant glares and ddling. Annoyed could be the word instead of mad.

“I… I don’t like him, Nee-sama. I’m just… curious. That’s all.” Itou continued stuttering and her act this ti wasn’t that convincing anymore. It’s like she’s trying to cover up the hole that was already dug up by her sister. However, she’s being watched by Hiko.

“Hey, help here.” Itou then turned towards with an expression of wanting to back up her words.

“Hmm? How can I help you? You forbid to ask why. I also have no idea about what’s inside your head… Ah, in any case, I still need to apologize for not even trying to dissuade you.” I tried bowing my head towards the two sisters.

However, Hiko, who was probably fully charged from her nap swiftly moved in front of to block my head from lowering. “I’ll be mad if you apologize, Ruki. Let’s go see the movie… Our ti is running out.”

Hiko then grabbed my hand and pulled with her towards the direction of the old theater as if she’s the one bringing there. Moreover, when she passed by her sister, Hiko also grabbed her arm.

At this point, she probably looked like a mother bringing in her children to an old movie theater.

Fortunately, this place was as desolate as I had thought. No one was around to hear this conversation between us. The old theater was a hundred steps from the bus stop.

Along the way, I noticed her gleeful smile as she began hopping on her steps.

Confused as to why she’s in that good mood, Itou and I stared blankly at each other, wordlessly asking each other what happened.

It’s sowhat baffling but Hiko didn’t take what Itou confessed seriously, or she brushed it off under the table to prevent the atmosphere around us from turning depressing.

In her own way, Hiko was trying to keep this date as cheerful as possible.

And as we both understood what Hiko wanted to happen, Itou and I moved our hands to clasp her hand tightly. Although it’s sowhat awkward if soone saw us walking like this, it’s irrelevant now.

“Nee-sama, I love you…” Itou whispered to her sister.

That girl did sothing and then confessed right after because of her guilt. And that’s what Hiko focused on.

She heard our conversation and she could stop that. Instead, she didn’t do anything and let it happen. Perhaps if we didn’t tell her about it, Hiko would be thinking about that instance whenever she’s alone.

Not knowing whether her sister likes or not as well as why I kept what happened a secret to her when I told her that I would always be honest with them.

By then, excuses of preventing a rift to happen or overthinking about her possible reactions were useless. It would be damaging her trust in . The trust that I built up by being always true to my words.

“Un. I love you too, Ya-chan. You’re also at the age to fall in love and as you can see, I am in a not-so-normal relationship. If you also began feeling attraction to soone, you can consult or decide for it after thinking it over. No matter what happened, you’re my precious little sister.”

Hiko intentionally didn’t ntion . And I agree with her words. What Itou answered earlier was probably ridden with truths. She’s curious how that felt. If it’s not that, then it’s also in her best interest to think it over or talk to her sister.

Either way, if she’s truly interested in , I might also tell her the sa thing. That she had to confirm it first.

Just like with Aya, Rae, Eimi and other girls who found different from most of the guys our age, she’s most likely feeling the sa.

After the hundredth step, we arrived at the open doors of the old theater. The two sisters were once again being chummy with each other while I watched their interaction with a smile.

Nonetheless, as soon as we stepped foot and felt the atmosphere inside this theater house, the two girls put their eyes at the front.

In front of us were three banners that showed what was currently showing in the three theater halls. And below those banners were the run ti and the schedule for their showing.

On the side, the counter was manned by an old man. And although there’s a popcorn machine, it’s not working anymore. Instead of that, there’s a standing rack filled with snacks and a vending machine on the right side of the counter.

“Welco! It’s rare to see young ones like you visiting this place.” The old man at the counter greeted us with a smile.

If I’m not wrong, he’s the owner of this theater house. The business was already about to go bankrupt and he probably couldn’t afford to pay wages for an employee anymore. Due to that, the owner himself was operating the old theater. Perhaps he’s an old movie enthusiast and this was now a hobby for him.