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 81
Translated by: ShinigamiTori
Chapter 81 ? Music Festival and Fateful Love 4
During the ten-minute break between performances, my mind suddenly recalled the lunch break while I was chatting with Julius.
“I wonder if I will be forced into a political marriage too.”
“What’s wrong? Why all of a sudden?”
“Well, because Father will never listen to my wishes, and that’s just how aristocrats are, right?”
So, when I told him that I was thinking of getting a job and running away, my brother’s expression seemed to say, “Is it really that kind of situation?”
“I’ll absolutely not let that happen, so don’t worry.”
“Huh?”
“I would never marry Rene off to another man, you know.”
Julius stated it nonchalantly, laughing as if it were a given. When your siscon, high-spec brother asserts that, it somehow starts to feel like everything will be okay.
“Really?”
“Yeah. I’ll protect you from everything.”
Although those words made my heart skip a beat, it was probably inevitable. I’m not at fault.
“So, don’t just run away on your own, okay? Even if you do, I’ll definitely find you.”
“Hahaha, what’s with that? But thank you.”
Julius truly felt like someone who would protect me from anything, and I couldn’t help but feel completely at ease.
We continued listening to the performances together, but soon it seemed that Julius’s turn was approaching, and my brother stretched out his arms.
“I’m looking forward to Julius’ violin performance.”
“…. Hey, if I do well, will you give me a reward?”
“A reward? If it’s something I can do, I don’t mind.”
I had been considering presenting him with something to show my appreciation for his frequent kindness.
That’s why I responded without hesitation.
“Thank you. Then, if I manage to win the grand prize, give me a kiss, okay?”
“… What?”
“Since Rene is still a child, just a kiss on the cheek is fine.”
“Wait a minute.”
What kind of nonsense are you talking about? When I insisted it was impossible, Julius shrugged his shoulders.
“Okay, then a hug is fine. I’m pretty generous, aren’t I?”
“No, not at all.”
But a hug doesn’t seem so bad; it’s a normal form of affection among family members.
Thinking that, and considering the usual care I receive, I nodded. Perhaps because the impact of the first request was still fresh, it didn’t seem like a big deal anymore, and I couldn’t help but feel skillfully manipulated.
“Thank you. Watch closely.”
After saying that, Julius stood up, ruffled my head, and headed towards the stage. He’s ridiculously good-looking.
As soon as my brother left, I felt a sudden wave of loneliness, but shortly after, Julius’ turn came.
“… Seriously, he’s so cool.”
Julius was astonishingly radiant and cool as he played his violin under the spotlight on stage.
Despite my lack of knowledge about the violin, I can still recognize it as an outstanding and exceptional performance.
Capable of anything, cooler than anyone, and kind only to me. Listening to the pleasant melody, I once again realized that Julius had become a significant presence in my life.
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The music festival concluded successfully, and Julius actually won the grand prize. Although it should have been a cause for celebration, that evening, I was summoned to my brother’s room and felt perplexed.
“Right, Rene-chan. Come here.”
Julius is sitting on the sofa with his arms outstretched. The hug I had pictured in my mind felt somewhat different from what was unfolding.
In my mind, I thought it would be a simple standing hug. In this case, I would end up sitting on Julius’ lap while hugging him.
This isn’t a hug; it’s more like a “bug.” It’s strange.
“Uhm, can you stand up for a moment?”
“I pushed myself too hard, and now I can’t move.”
“…”
Julius casually said that with a bright smile and seemed absolutely unwilling to give in.
Moreover, he urged me with a “hurry up,” and reluctantly, I approached. But, even considering he’s my brother, sitting on a man’s lap felt like too high a hurdle for me.
While I was struggling to move, Julius’s arms suddenly reached out, and my body was lifted.
“Rene is really a handful.”
“Eh? W-Wait.”
Lifted up like that, I found myself placed on Julius’s lap. I was tightly embraced, enveloped in a sweet and gentle fragrance.
“… It’s warm.”
“Hahaha, Rene is warm too.”
I didn’t know that another person’s body temperature could be so warm and comfortable and bring such a sense of security.
When I told him this, Julius chuckled.
“It’s because it’s me.”
“Huh?”
“It’s not something you’d feel with just anyone. I’m sure you’ll find out if you try, but I’d probably kill that person.”
“What are you talking about?”
Suddenly saying something dangerous, my brother is probably just overindulging in being a siscon, but I couldn’t help but let a smile escape.
“Hey, Rene.”
“Yeah?”
“No matter what happens, please don’t come to hate me, okay?”
Suddenly, I wonder what’s going on, but deep down,I feel sure I can’t hate Julius anymore.
“Don’t worry, I definitely won’t.”
“Really?”
“Yes. I’ll always like you.”
“… Isn’t that unfair right now?”
Julius then tightens his arms around me. Certainly, this level of intimacy between siblings felt a bit inappropriate.
Yet, I couldn’t find it in me to dislike it. I probably had developed a brother complex long ago.
Surrounded by Julius and my beloved friends, I hoped that these peaceful and happy days would last forever.
“… Julius, a capture target?”
That was until two weeks later when I came to know everything.
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