Chapter 17 (1/2)

Chapter 17

Brother and Sister

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To put it simply, Lina Neumont was very irritated.

Nevertheless, it wasn’t unexpected. In fact, it was chronic.

She was frustrated all the time because of a certain matter.

She turned toward outside the window to look for the cause, but it seemed that she couldn’t see him today.

That made her felt more frustrated, and she made a big sigh.

And apparently, she seemed to be unfortunate to be noticed.

The voice that had been echoing forever until now ceased, and she felt a sharp gaze.

When she reluctantly turned around, one of the spectacled tutor eyes was lifted as expected.

“– Ojou-sama, are you listening!?” (Tutor)

She let out a small sigh this time in order to cover the continuous piercing voice uttered.

While she didn’t listen to the lesson, she was thinking of what would happen if she said something, but she just kept silence, because it would get more annoying.

Well, to be honest, she didn’t listen because she didn’t feel like it.

It was a waste of time listening to something she already understood.

“…I’m listening. To be brief, as a result of Mother’s hard work, this country has become peaceful. Since she is working hard even now, the peace continues without facing invasion from the Demon. Am I right?” (Lina)

“Ye-yes… well, that is the thing, but… that alone–” (Tutor)

“And because Father is doing his best, other countries will never attack this country. I firmly understand that.” (Lina)

“Y-yes… I’m sorry. But, even if you are listening, you’ll be in trouble if you keep that kind of att.i.tude.” (Tutor)

“I’m really sorry about that. There was something interesting outside the window.” (Lina)

“Outside the window, is it..?” (Tutor)

Thereupon, the tutor tilted his head because he knew that there was nothing visible by looking from his position.

Lina’s room was situated at the eastern end of the mansion.

Moreover, the window immediately next to Lina was also on the east side, and what could be seen from their location was the flank direction of the mansion.

And what was spreading there was a boring sight which basically had nothing to be looked at.

It could be said that it was peaceful. A sound of earth, gra.s.s, and trees could be heard. Occasionally, birds crossing the sky, and… very rarely, there was a strange figure heading straight to this backyard.

“Well, there is nothing to be seen anymore, so there is no need to worry about it.” (Lina)

“Haa, is that so?” (Tutor)

The tutor didn’t seem satisfied, but he still remembered his duty.

“Well, I understand. I will resume the lesson, but… is that alright? Please listen properly. Otherwise, Ojou-sama also may become like ‘that’. That is something unpleasant, isn’t it?” (Tutor)

“Yes, yes, I got it.” (Lina)

As she listened like always, or… as she pretended to be listening properly for a short while, Lina looked again outside the window.

Anyhow, if looking outside was boring, listening to the tutor was many times more–

“…!?” (Lina)

However, the moment when Lina saw the shadow of that person who she hadn’t seen until now, she immediately bit her lips.

The reason was simple. She didn’t want the irritation grew any further.

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Yeah, that person was the reason why Lina had been recently frustrated all the time.

It was natural for her to do so.

“…Who is making excuses? Am I–” (Lina)

While quietly murmuring, that person moved and crossed through Lina’s sight.

The figure disappeared in less than a minute, and… she unconsciously let out a breath.

What was suddenly pa.s.sed through her mind was something that happened about a week ago.

That person– he was a person that she longed once. She saw him for the first time in a year.

And at the same time, the feeling of happiness… didn’t swell up.

If it was anything else, it was anger.

It didn’t matter to her since she didn’t think of anything like naturally meeting him for the first time in a year, or whether she would be happy, or if he said that she became cute.

The number one reason why Lina suffered the most was that face.

She was angry that her brother seemed to have fun.

But, if only that was the case, they probably parted even by exchanging meaningful words.

Those words didn’t came out because what that person said to her. His invitation was the cause.

There would be no problem if only she was invited to go outside.

Rather, if it was about going out, Lina could do that more than him.

Even if it was something undesirable, there is no difference in being outside. (Recheck)

Therefore, although she would be glad going outside… she couldn’t hold it when he made such an inquiry.

At that time and place, and on that day.

Rina was merely looking at his back once.

She still could remember well even until now. She felt as if being soiled by his own hands.

Of course, such an accusation was her imagination.

She understood it to a certain extent.

However, whether she could endure the fact, it was another story.

Rather, she just couldn’t confess everything, and she had to endure.

Speaking of any changes, maybe nothing had changed.

Long time ago… or a year ago, the path for Lina and him, Soma, had been split.

— ‘Please remember that brother as nothing.’

— ‘No, there was no such a person from the beginning.’

Lina was told such words by her mother during her five years old birthday party.

The birthday that Lina knew before was modestly celebrated by the brother, mother, and the people of the mansion.

Of course, it was enough to make her happy, but a great party was held on that day.

There was no way she won’t be pleased. However, when she looked at the people gathered on that spot, she noticed it for the first time.

That her brother wasn’t there.

So Rina asked her mother.

‘Where was Ani-sama?’

And the replies she got were the ones earlier.

— That wasn’t something that make her most unhappy when she was told that by her mother at a gorgeous and remarkable birthday party.