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 56
Translated by: ShinigamiTori
Chapter 56 ? Faultfinding
Completely drowsy, I managed to slip out of his arms while the sleeping Julius’s hands loosened, and returned to my room. I jumped straight into bed and hugged my stuffed animal.
Being alone now, I can’t seem to fall asleep at all. I couldn’t get the feel of his soft lips out of my head. Restless and terribly unsettled, I truly couldn’t understand what was happening.
But it was natural for me to feel like this. Although we’re brother and sister, it was only a few months ago that I recognized him as my brother. On top of that, as someone with no prior romantic experience, having such a high-spec handsome guy kiss me on the forehead made it impossible for me to stay calm.
“…. Stupid Julius, I can’t take it anymore.”
Honestly, my brother’s sense of distance is off. It would be one thing if we were kids, but someone should let him know that this level of physical closeness between siblings of our age is inappropriate.
It’s strange to feel so nervous around my own brother. This is wrong. There has to be some kind of mistake. I keep telling myself that over and over again and try to maintain my composure.
But in the end, I couldn’t fall asleep until early in the morning.
“Good morning. I was lonely when I woke up and you weren’t next to me.”
“….”
“Eh, are you mad at me?”
“Obviously! Don’t ever do something like that again.”
I was still quite sleepy, but since I had plans to meet my classmates today, I rubbed my sleepy eyes and managed to get up, get ready, and head to the dining hall.
There I found my brother, looking too fresh for the morning, saying “I slept well,” while my head was pounding from lack of sleep.
“As far as I’m concerned, I’ve made a lot of concessions.”
“What are you talking about? Anyway, just don’t do it again, okay?”
“I will do it.”
“Hey.”
My brother, commenting, “You look so cute when you’re angry,” didn’t seem to show any remorse. If anything, he looked like he might do it again.
“Hey, why are you sitting so far from me?”
“No reason.”
“Are you embarrassed? You’re really adorable.”
“Hey, don’t make fun of me.”
“I’m not teasing you. I’m always serious, though.”
“….”
I have a feeling that if this incomprehensible brother continues like this, he’ll long jump over a line he shouldn’t cross. Terrifying.
Anyway, if I linger too long, our parents and Jenny will return. Deciding to get ready before that and head out quickly, I silently brought food to my mouth.
For some reason, my brother was looking at me with a satisfied smile on his face.
???
“I sometimes go to bed with my brother.”
“Eh.”
Later in the day, after Rosa somehow helped me conceal the dark circles under my eyes, I dressed up a little and went out with my classmates. We were at the restaurant that we had used as the after-party venue for the sports festival.
We’re having a good time like typical students, chatting, eating snacks, and playing games. I had lost the board game tournament earlier in the day, so I was chatting with the girls in my class.
Sandy-chan, who also has an older brother who is similar in age, expresses that it’s not that normal to sometimes sleep together. She was even more surprised to hear that I even kissed my brother on the cheek as a greeting.
“Eh, isn’t that too intimate? I hardly even talk to my younger brother who is close to my age.”
“Yeah, yeah, that’s the way it is. It’s the same at our place too.”
This isn’t Japan, so it’s not surprising that there are cultural differences. But most of the kids here seem to share a similar sensibility to mine. As expected, my brother’s skinship is indeed excessive.
I decided to complain again when I returned home.
“Oh, it’s the super weak Rene. Want to go for another round?”
“Gugh….”
Meanwhile, Willy, who had just thoroughly defeated me in the card game, came over and playfully poked my forehead with his index finger.
Knowing his disastrous test results, I naively thought I could easily beat him in a card game. However, this guy, no matter what, has a strong winning streak based purely on luck.
As a result, I ultimately suffered defeat in every match, leading to the current situation.
“Hey, it’s hot. Want to step outside for a bit? Let’s go to the fountain.”
“Sure.”
Accepting the invitation, the two of us decided to go outside together.
Right next to the restaurant, there’s a large fountain. As we sat down side by side on the edge, the cool breeze caressed our cheeks.
“Oh right, did Willy get an invitation to the party too?”
“From Theodore, right? Yeah, I got it.”
“Eh, you’re addressing him by his first name?”
“I asked him before if it was okay, and he just silently nodded.”
Although Willy and the prince are an unexpected pairing, they seem to hit it off rather well. I imagine them talking and smiling at each other and discussing what’s happening with each other lately.
Whenever I’m with Willy, I always feel incredibly at ease. I can be myself without any reservations.
As I burst into laughter, almost to the point of tears, at his absurd stories, I realize he’s silently watching me.
“What’s wrong?”
“I just thought it’s good to see you having so much fun.”
Sporting an exceptionally tender smile, unlike his usual self, I can’t help but feel a flutter.
Originally, Willy had helped Rene many times when she was being bullied. He must be saying this because he remembers those days.
“You should always have a smile on your face, and if anything happens again, just tell me right away—Wait, why are you crying?”
“I-It’s just… it makes me happy. Th-thank you…”
I found myself shedding tears to a degree I couldn’t quite comprehend. Seeing me in that state, Willy wore a startled expression.
Of course, I was moved and delighted by Willy’s kindness. But tears were welling up to the extent that even I found it surprising. Under normal circumstances, I would never cry this much.
Maybe it’s not me who’s crying right now. I just had a hunch.
“I’m gonna get in trouble with your brother, so please stop crying already.”
Willy said as he pulled out a sticky, melted candy from his pocket, and I couldn’t help but laugh through my tears at his action.
Eventually, as Willy gently ruffled my hair, I felt a genuine desire to continue being friends with him forever.
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