I Want to Fall in Love After Getting Reincarnated as the Heroine on the Verge of a Bad Ending, but My OP Older Brother Won’t Leave Me Alone!? - Chapter 43
Translated by: ShinigamiTori
Chapter 43 ? Overnight Trip 7
After that, I was forced to go to Julius’ room, and he handed me a towel, offering, “Would you like to take a bath first?” I was covered in sweat and dust, so I decided to go ahead and take a bath first.
“… Hughh~ I’m really tired.”
It felt so good to stretch my legs and soak slowly in the warm bathtub that I couldn’t help but sigh. It was unbelievable that just a few hours ago, I had almost been killed by monsters.
“I’ll leave you a change of clothes.”
“Thank you!”
I heard my brother’s voice, and when I thanked him out loud, even though it was through the door, he commented, “Rene, you’re seriously lacking sensuality.” It was way too meddlesome.
Anyway, I was told that the two of us ended up staying together to make up for the lie Julius had told earlier when he explained the situation. I don’t really understand it, but I can’t help it if that’s what he said.
After taking a bath and freshening up, I slipped into the clothes that Julius had left for me earlier. They seemed to be provided by the hotel and were a bit loose, but I left the bathroom as is.
Julius was sitting on the sofa reading a magazine, and when he saw me, he smiled and said, “You look cute.”
“That kind of thing suits you really well. It’s really cute.”
“Thank you.”
“You’re so aloof. Well, I might as well step in too.”
With that, Julius entered the bathroom. Since we use separate bathrooms at home, it’s somewhat embarrassing for it to be used right after I use it, even though we’re family.
Looking around the room again, it was clearly larger and of a higher grade than the room I stayed in last night. The same goes for the bathroom. He must have paid extra for it.
After drying my hair with a magical tool similar to a hair dryer, I collapsed into one of the two beds, unable to bear the exhaustion. The bed is also much softer than the one from yesterday.
“…. I can’t take it off at all.”
Then, I suddenly look at the ring that fits perfectly on my finger. It seems like some invisible, mysterious force is at work, and I can’t even budge it, let alone take it off. It’s too eerie.
I was worried about what if it was a cursed item, but I thought, ‘I’ll ask a teacher who is familiar with magical tools when I get back to school.’
“It’s really hot, is it okay to cool down the room?”
“…. W-w-w-what….?”
Eventually, my brother came out of the bathroom, and to my surprise, he was shirtless. With his wet, dripping hair and flushed cheeks, he exudes a frightening sex appeal that makes me dizzy.
I, who had never been exposed to a half-naked man before, was taken aback by the strong stimulus and quickly looked away. My brother, on the other hand, nonchalantly combines wind and ice magic, using them as a substitute for an air conditioner.
“What? Are you, perhaps, feeling shy?”
“I-Isn’t it obvious! Put on some clothes!”
“But we’re siblings?”
“Stop dawdling and get dressed!”
Julius chuckled with an amused expression, saying, “Alright, alright,” and finally put his clothes on. It’s too stressful for my heart.
“You’re so cute, Rene.”
My face must still be bright red, and Julius, with a satisfied smile, looked at me, then sat down next to me, gently stroking my head.
“Shall we have dinner alone in our room?”
“Can we do that?”
“Of course we can.”
Normally, all students are supposed to eat in the cafeteria, but it seems like my brother used some mysterious power. Eventually, a meal for two was brought in, similar to room service.
I’ll just meet up with everyone tomorrow morning then.
“It’s surprisingly delicious, isn’t it?”
“Yes. It’s so good.”
It’s a strange feeling to be in matching pajamas and having a meal face-to-face in a hotel room, just the two of us.
Julius was in a very good mood as he jokingly said, “It feels like we’re newlyweds” and “It’s giving me butterflies,” and I couldn’t help but laugh along.
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After the meal, I was so sleepy that I quickly prepared for bed and tried to go to bed first.
“Um, what are you doing?”
“I was thinking of getting some rest as well.”
“You’re in the wrong bed.”
“No, I’m not.”
For some reason, my brother nonchalantly climbed into my bed as if it were natural. His inexplicable behavior nearly wiped away my sleepiness.
“What’s the big deal? It’s not unusual for siblings to share a bed, is it?”
“I’m absolutely sure it’s not normal at this age.”
“I doubt that.”
My brother laughed but showed no sign of leaving the bed. Instead, he drew closer and wrapped his arm around my body. The situation felt undoubtedly strange, as I found myself being used as a human pillow.
Nevertheless, he had saved my life. Deciding to go along with his siscon behavior today, I relaxed my resistance. At least it’s better than the situation of him being half-naked.
“….. Julius, thank you so much for coming to my rescue.”
“You’re welcome. Do you like me now?”
His usual joking words suddenly reminded me of what Yutte-chan told me last night, “Rene-chan, you should tell your brother that you love him a lot. He’ll definitely be happy.”
“Yes, I like you.”
I thought this was a good opportunity, so I answered honestly.
I had thought I’d get the typical response from him, something like, “Thank you, I’m so glad,” but for some reason, my brother’s eyes widened in surprise and he froze as if time had stopped.
“…. So sly.”
He buried his face in my shoulder and mumbled a few words.
I began to worry that maybe he wasn’t pleased, but Julius tightened his arms around me, dispelling my doubts.
“Poor Rene.”
“Eh?”
“I genuinely feel sorry for you, being caught by someone like me.”
“What?”
I still don’t understand his words. Because he’s hugging me, I can’t see his expression either.
“In exchange, I’ll make sure to always protect you.”
I chose to believe that he was pleased with my words. When I thanked him, he responded with, “You shouldn’t spoil me too much.”
Julius’s gentle warmth and the slightly quicker beating of his heart are comforting, and my eyelids grow heavy once more.
“I hope you can remain as you are, Rene.”
“You mean as I am now? But I want to get better at magic.”
“Hahaha, you’ve got a point.”
Through this trip, I was reminded of my own weaknesses, and it reinforced my strong wish to become a source of strength for the people I love, especially for Julius.
“Good night, Rene.”
I quietly closed my eyes, vowing to do my best again tomorrow.
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