Volume 13 Chapter 200 Yuu Tachibana, A Man Named Shintaro Mayuzumi.
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
”Shintaro-oniisan, go for it!!”
Watching Shintaro-oniisan running on the TV in the waiting room, I cheer him on.
Amazing… so amazing!
Shintaro-oniisan.
Even though Shintaro-oniisan isn’t athletic, he has maintained a slow but steady pace and has reached about halfway to the turnaround point.
”That’s impressive, Yuu-chan. At this pace, Mayuzumi-oniisan might even be back by morning!”
”Yeah!”
I nod at Mai-chan’s words, who accompanied me.
It’s past 10 PM, and since it’s usually my bedtime, my eyelids are getting heavy.
No way, no way!
There’s a reenactment drama of Shintaro-oniisan later, I absolutely have to stay awake!!
”Yuu, if you’re tired, don’t push yourself.”
”I know, mom. But I definitely have to watch this.”
I pat my cheeks with my hands.
Okay, that might help me wake up a bit.
Together with Mai-chan and my mother (Kaa-san), I fixate on the TV screen set up in the waiting room.
’Leave me alone!!’
My body jumps at Shintaro-oniisan’s raised voice.
In the reenactment drama, Shintaro-oniisan brushes off a beautiful woman and walks away.
’Shin-chan…’
Playing the role of Mayuzumi Kiyoko means she’s Shintaro-oniisan’s mom, right?
I was surprised that even someone as kind as Shintaro-oniisan would raise his voice at his mom.
’Damn…!’
Mayuzumi Shintaro, 14 years old… Wait, 14 means it’s during middle school for Shintaro-oniisan, right?
When Shintaro-oniisan runs out of the house, it’s a place completely different from the Japan I know.
Wow, Shintaro-oniisan studied abroad in Stars when he was in middle school.
So amazing!
’What’s wrong, kid, at this hour?’
’Hehe, it’s cold outside, isn’t it? Shall we get warm together with this dear sisters?’
In a panic, the big-boobed big sisters approached Shintaro-oniisan, who had run away from home.
Shintaro-oniisan, run away quickly!!
The big-boobed big sisters are dangerous!!
Please, someone help Shintaro-oniisan!
’What are you doing here?’
A big sister in a cloak appeared and chased away the big-boobed big sisters.
’Hey now, it’s dangerous for a boy to be out alone at this hour.’
’Thank you for your help. But…’
Shintaro-oniisan stammered.
Perhaps, Shintaro-oniisan found it hard to stay at home?
’…it’s too conspicuous here. Follow me. There’s a friend’s shop nearby.’
The cloaked big sister took Shintaro-oniisan to a nearby tavern.
Wait!
Shintaro-oniisan, it’s fine since it’s Kobayakawa’s big sister in the reenactment, but you can’t just follow women around that easily!!
I can’t scold Aqua-oniisan for naturally being drawn to the big-boobed big sisters!!
’Welcome… but what’s with that kid? Is it perhaps abduction?’
’Don’t talk like that. I picked him up along the way. Let him have some warm milk since it’s cold outside.’
Sitting at the counter, Shintaro-oniisan drank warm milk.
Mai-chan sitting next to me said, “The adult book is starting,” but what does that even mean?
’So, where’s that kid from?’
’From his attire, he wears fine clothes and seems to come from a good family. Moreover, this face is undoubtedly Japanese. He probably came to study abroad. There’s a prestigious boys’ school that accepts students from around the world.’
Shintaro-oniisan widened his eyes; the big sister’s guess was correct.
’Huh!? How did such a child end up here?’
’Most likely, he was dissatisfied with being sent abroad against his will and had a fight with his parents, leading him to run away from home.’
Amazing, amazing.
big sister, you got it all right!
Shintaro-oniisan gaped with his mouth wide open in surprise.
’Why…?’
’Boy, when meeting people, you need to observe them closely. Their appearance reveals their upbringing. Their speech patterns tell you where they are from. Watching their gait shows their physical condition. Looking at their hands gives you insight into what work they do. You cannot disguise race with facial features, and expressions and vocal tones are crucial for reading emotions. And the eyes never lie about true feelings. If you observe all these carefully, you can gather a fair amount of information.’
Whoa…
Stars really are incredible.
This big sister is saying things like the spy in the movie that Mai-chan and I are watching.
’So, boy. What do you want? If the reason is abuse or assault from your mother, I’ll help you. I actually know some people who can assist.’
big sister’s words made Shintaro-oniisan shake his head side to side.
’No. That has never happened with my mother. It’s just… just…’
’I see, so it’s a rebellious phase, huh?’
Even someone like Shintaro-oniisan goes through a rebellious phase.
I peek at mom’s face next to me.
Will I also act defiantly towards mom when I grow up?
Hmm, that might be unpleasant.
Because if I did that, I think mom would be sad.
’That’s not all. I’m… I’m also angry at myself.’
’Oh?’
I started to understand why Shintaro-oniisan gritted his teeth when he was about to run away from home.
As expected, Shintaro-oniisan is kind, huh.
I felt that he was hurt too for having that attitude towards mom.
’Interesting, to be mad at yourself, huh?’
The big sister in the cloak lightly patted Shintaro-oniisan on the shoulder.
’Boy, if that’s the case, feel free to use this place. But only until other guests arrive. You need to head back before sunset. That’s our deal.’
’Y-Yeah, I understand. Um… thank you.’
Shintaro-oniisan bowed deeply.
The bar big sister nearby spread her arms and gave an exasperated look.
’Sorry to decide for you, but this is my shop, okay?’
’Don’t sweat the details, a woman with big boobs says. The bigger the body and the breasts, the better, right?’
Hehe, that’s true.
Everyone in the waiting room bursts out laughing.
This leads to Shintaro-oniisan hanging out at this bar popular with locals.
Ah… I see now.
Shintaro-oniisan can cook because he helped prepare food here.
’Um… thanks for everything.’
’Don’t mention it. I had a great time too.’
Before long, Shintaro-oniisan was set to return to Japan after his study abroad.
Shintaro-oniisan looked around anxiously.
Is he looking for that big sister in the cloak?
’That one’s off working in another country.’
’I see…’
Shintaro-oniisan, about to thank her for creating a place for him, looked sad.
’Hehe, don’t make that face. Here’s a message for you.’
The barmaid lifted her chest with her arms.
No way, does this mean she was behaving herself just to catch him off guard!?
While Mai-chan celebrated the arrival of adult time, I braced myself.
’Boy, be careful with boobs. Because…’
Phew, I’m glad the big sister isn’t a bad one, but actually kind.
Hmmm, I feel like I’ve heard that line somewhere before.
Is it just my imagination?
After entering high school, Shintaro-oniisan finally meets his destined person.
’Nice to meet you! My name is Shirogane Aqua, pleased to meet you!’
Mai-chan was also thrilled by the appearance of Aqua-oniisan.
Just like the VTR of Tenga-oniisan, it felt so realistic with him actually there.
The big sisters in the waiting room got excited watching Shintaro-oniisan and Aqua-oniisan interact.
I wonder if Kaede-oneesan and Emily-oneesan are okay being so lively with a baby in their bellies?
I thought so, and then Kotono-oneesan next to me got mad at me normally.
The reenactment VTR moves forward to the day Shintaro-oniisan visited the hospital where Yuu was hospitalized.
’If you want, would you like to draw with me?’
’Um… yeah…’
Ugh… it’s nerve-wracking to see the footage I’m in.
This footage, used in the reenactment VTR, is mixed with real recorded clips.
I was really scared before the surgery, and just like in middle school, I took it out on Mom.
’Please, Shirogane… can you encourage Yuu-chan?’
Shintaro-oniisan bows his head to Aqua-oniisan to encourage me.
Seeing that, Aqua-oniisan shook his head and replied, “No way.”
’Mayuzumi, are you really okay with that?’
’Of course not! But I’m not a hero like Shirogane Aqua! I can never be Shirogane Aqua!!’
Usually calm, Shintaro-oniisan raises his voice and exposes his emotions.
Aqua-oniisan also lays bare his feelings and faces Shintaro-oniisan head-on.
’Why does it have to be me? You’re not Shirogane Aqua! You’re Mayuzumi Shintaro!!’
’But that Mayuzumi Shintaro can’t save anyone!!’
Everyone is left speechless by the intense exchange between the two.
Meanwhile, Kanon-oneesan, Emily-oneesan, Kaede-oneesan, and Kotono-oneesan are all crying a lot; what’s going on!?
It was the same during Tenga-oniisan’s reenactment VTR, but that group is so emotionally volatile that even a kid like me feels confused.
’That’s not true!! Mayuzumi, you might not know this, but I know so many good things about you… Mayuzumi Shintaro!! You always pay attention to those around you… your kindness. More than anything, your courage and positive spirit in constantly challenging yourself have inspired me, and since I’ve seen it up close, I thought I had to try harder too!’
Ah, I can kind of see that Mai-chan likes Aqua-oniisan a bit.
Kujaku-oniisan, who had been watching me, smiles at the sight of Aqua-oniisan.
’The reason I wanted to become an idol in this world, the reason I wanted to challenge myself, is because you cheered me on, and I thought I could do it too! Can’t do anything? That’s a lie. You’ve already saved me, Shirogane Aqua! Listen, Mayuzumi! If I’m your hero, then you’re my hero!!’
Yes, yes… yes, yes!!
I nod strongly at Aqua-oniisan’s words.
After all, the one who understands Shintaro-oniisan the best is Aqua-oniisan.
I love Shintaro-oniisan too, but I’m okay with losing to Aqua-oniisan.
’So… so aim to be your own hero!! Not Shirogane Aqua, but a hero who can only be Mayuzumi Shintaro!!’
Kiyoko-oneesan, who was watching TV, sheds tears at Aqua-oniisan’s words.
’Go, Mayuzumi… no, Shintaro! It’s not my job to give courage to that child. Nor is it anyone else’s. Mayuzumi Shintaro! That child is surely waiting not for me, but for you, Shintaro!!’
Mai-chan, who was beside me, gapes at me with a blank expression.
’After all, Aqua-sama is Kenzaki. Kenzaki is Aqua-sama.’
Yes, yes, I nod silently at Mai-chan’s words.
So Heaven’s Sword wasn’t just fiction, huh?
”I see, Mayuzumi Shintaro. That’s how you were saved by him…”
Kujaku-oniisan wears a gentle smile.
I wonder if Kujaku-oniisan was saved by Aqua-oniisan like Shintaro-oniisan?
”Aqua-kun…”
Kiyoko-oneesan wipes her tears with a handkerchief, gazing dreamily at the screen.
I wonder if Kiyoko-oneesan likes Aqua-oniisan?
She had the same expression as my mom did when she whispered Aqua-oniisan’s name late at night while rubbing herself.
”Of course, it’s Aqua-sama!”
”Exactly!”
Emily-oneesan and Kaede-oneesan high-five.
They did that during the reenactment VTR earlier too.
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Edited by Kanaa-senpai.
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