I Was Reincarnated As The Older Brother Of A Villainess Destined to Die, So I Want To Change The Future By Raising My Younger Sister With My Own Hands. I Am The Strongest In The World, But My Little Sister Must Be The Cutest In The World - Volume 3 Chapter 3.1 Extra
As I was preparing myself to work hard as usual, I was suddenly informed of something unexpected.
“There’s… no work?”
“Yes, there isn’t.”
That was the first thing Shion, my secretary, said to me.
I was supposed to review a commercial proposal, but what did it mean that it was canceled?
Naturally, I asked for more details, and Shion answered without hesitation.
“It seems that the person in charge of the project misunderstood the deadline, and as a result, today’s work got canceled.”
“What are the implications?”
“We’re adjusting and minimizing the impact.”
“If that’s the case…”
Wait, even after the adjustments, my work was canceled?
Feeling a sense of unease, I decided to confirm just in case.
“Then, bring me another task.”
“There’s none.”
“…No, it’s not ‘there’s none.’”
“There’s none.”
Like an NPC in an RPG, Shion repeated the same words.
At that moment, I realized. Regardless of the mistake, my lack of work was intentional.
I resisted the urge to grab my head in frustration and asked again.
“It’s difficult for me to suddenly take the day off.”
“By the way, Caroline-sama also had the day off today.”
“Hey, you definitely planned this schedule on purpose. If you’re going to do it, at least hide it better!”
Unable to endure any longer, I couldn’t help but interject. Shion’s lack of effort to conceal it gave me a headache.
In response to my reaction, Shion said in a bewildered tone.
“Zex-sama, you work too much. While you are dedicated to improving the working environment, if the top leader works too much, no one can take a break, you know?”
“Guuh…”
There was no denying the logic of her argument.
As Shion pointed out, if the boss, me, worked excessively, it would be difficult for my subordinates to take time off. Although I felt somewhat manipulated, it would be wise to go along with her plan in this situation.
“Alright, I got it. I’ll take the day off today.”
“Yes. Please leave it to us and enjoy your day off.”
I sighed quietly in response to Shion’s beaming smile.
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Following Shion’s advice, I decided to spend the day with Caron, who had some free time. When I conveyed this to her,
“I get to have you all to myself for a whole day!”
She was extremely delighted. I was deeply moved by her reaction, knowing that I am her elder brother.
“What should we do?”
Usually, I would suggest having a tea party, but it’s still morning. I feel like it wouldn’t last very long.
Since I didn’t have any particular preferences, I asked Caron.
In response, she smiled and said,
“Let’s have a home date.”
“A home date?”
It was an unexpected answer, so I inadvertently repeated her words.
I had imagined a normal date going out together in town.
“Is that okay? Today, we’re both free, so it’s also an option to go outside.”
Although I understood her intention, I asked again just to be sure.
However, it seemed my concerns were unnecessary. Caron continued to smile and said,
“I want to spend some relaxing time alone with my brother today. Is that not okay?”
“Alright, let’s have a home date!”
No older brother could remain calm after being hit with that upward gaze and the words, “Is that not okay?” So, I asserted confidently.
After a little preparation, Caron and I found ourselves in her private room.
Speaking of preparation, we didn’t have anything extravagant. Just a large sofa, some tea, and light snacks. Today, we would relax and enjoy our time while drinking tea.
“But, was just one sofa enough?”
The sofa had a decent amount of space, but it seemed a bit cramped for two people to sit on. Well, since Caron specifically chose it, she must have had something in mind.
As I tilted my head in confusion, Caron vigorously nodded her head up and down.
“Yes, this is good. No, this is perfect!”
She seemed excited about something, but I couldn’t quite figure out what she had in mind. I hoped that nobody had given her strange ideas.
“Now, now, big brother. Please have a seat first.”
“Oh, uh, alright.”
Prompted with enthusiasm, I felt a little shy but obediently complied. I sat down on the right end of the soft sofa.
Then, Caron shook her head sideways and said, “No, not like that.”
“It’s not at the edge, please sit right in the middle!”
“But if I sit in the middle, there won’t be any space for you…”
“Please, big brother.”
“Alright, I understand.”
Is there any older brother who can refuse their sister’s request? No, there isn’t.
I granted Caron’s wish and took my place in the center of the sofa. As mentioned before, it wasn’t a spacious one, so there was no space for Caron to sit at the moment.
‘What does she want to do?’
As I was puzzled by her unpredictable behavior, Caron finally took action. Specifically, she sat on my lap, leaning against me.
“Huh, Caron!?”
Surprised, I couldn’t help but let out an exclamation. I never expected Caron, who was raised as a noble lady, to make such a bold move.
Since Caron is still a child, our height difference isn’t significant. As a result, her head, and consequently her face, were right beside mine. Her slightly unruly golden hair, jewel-like crimson eyes, and perfectly shaped face were just inches away from me.
Regardless of her being my sister, this proximity was undeniably embarrassing. I could feel the heat rising in my cheeks. Looking at Caron, I noticed that her face was also bright red. If she was feeling embarrassed, she should have stopped.
Should I be happy that she likes me enough to take such actions, or should I lament her recklessness? Well, as a self-proclaimed siscon, the answer was already clear.
Smiling softly, I reached out and gently combed through the golden threads in front of me.
“Onii-sama?”
Caron turned towards me with a slightly surprised expression.
Leaning closer to her ear, I whispered gently.
“In this position, I can’t reach the cups or food. Can I leave it to you, Caron?”
“Yes, y-yes! Please tell me anything you need!”
Oh, the effect was tremendous. Caron turned bright red as if steam was about to come out of her head.
Although her initial bold action surprised me, she still remained innocent and inexperienced. Seeing her adorable reaction, a smile naturally formed on my face.
However, even in her flustered state, Caron didn’t get off my lap. When I asked her about it in our subsequent conversation, it seemed that she had harbored this desire for a while.
While I couldn’t help but think that she could have just told me about it… well, she’s a girl at that age, and even with my siscon tendencies, there might have been some aspects that were difficult for her to express. It seems that this time, Shion and the other subordinates encouraged her.
In the end, we spent most of the day being close to each other. We enjoyed chatting over tea, reminiscing about the past, and even had storytelling sessions like we used to do when we were younger.
Sometimes, having such a day off like this might be a good idea.