A Request

*Knock!*—*Knock!*

Haru stops writing as someone knocks on his door. He leaves his chair and goes to the door. After opening the door, he finds Suzuka clad in her pink-colored Bunny Pajamas fidgeting in front of his room.

"Come inside."

Haru invites Suzuka inside, and she enters the room afterward. As she walks to his bed, Haru sees a bundle of paper in her arms.

'As I thought. It's about that, huh?' thought Haru.

Suzuka sits at the edge of his bed while Haru returns to his chair. Then, Haru waits for Suzuka to start.

A few moments passed. However, Suzuka keeps fidgeting on her spot. Her face is red as she has an embarrassed and anxious expression.

"So, we are here now. What do you need?"

Haru starts their talk since Suzuka is tongue-tied.

"Ano, ne, Onii-chan…actually, I am, um…"

Haru smiles in amusement when he sees Suzuka stammering hopelessly.

"Suzuka."

"Y-yes, sir!"

Haru's amused smile turns wry when he sees her tension. He shakes his head to dismiss the irrelevant thoughts from his head and then speaks,

"First, close your eyes."

"Huh?"

Suzuka gives Haru a perplexed expression.

"Just do it!"

At Haru's insistence, Suzuka obediently closes her eyes. However, her body is tense as her mind is filled with delusions.

"Now, breathe in…breathe out…in…out…"

Haru guides Suzuka for a few moments. After Suzuka stops fidgeting, he tells her to open her eyes.

"You have calmed down now, so open your eyes. Anyway, tell me what do you need," said Haru after Suzuka opened her eyes.

"I wanted to ask Onii-chan for advice."

Haru nods his head and silently urges Suzuka to continue with his gaze.

"Onii-chan knows about the light novel competition, correct?"

Haru silently nods. Then, Suzuka goes on.

"You also know about the grand prize, right?"

Once again, Haru nods. The light novels competition that was held by Kodokawa Bunko, the grand prize is the chance for the winning story to be serialized under their company.

It is an opportunity to debut as a novelist. Unfortunately, it has been closed. The next competition will be held in summer, but Haru can't wait for that long.

Haru needs money as soon as possible. However, he doesn't want it to be ill-gotten money.

"I won that grand prize," mumbled Suzuka quietly with her lips almost shut.

Ordinary people wouldn't be able to hear Suzuka clearly. However, Haru could clearly hear her words without problems.

This is what he has suspected. This development is quite similar to the beginning of 'My Sister, My Writer!'. He has suspected this after he saw the winner of the light novel competition on the internet this morning.

"Huh? Sorry I didn't quite catch that."

Haru pretends as if he did not catch Suzuka's mumble. He wants to tease his adorable little sister so much because of how cute she looks at the moment.

Her bashful expression, her red face, her roaming eyes, and her fidgeting posture—Suzuka shows such a flawless display that tickles Haru's heart.

That kind of appearance is what has made him awaken his dangerous fetish for 'Moe Little Sister.'

Haru endures the urge to hug and squeeze Suzuka when he sees her in that state. He knows that Suzuka won't react well because she can't be honest with herself.

"...…grand prize."

"Can you speak more loudly, I can't hear you like that, you know?"

Although Haru has a troubled expression, he inwardly feels amused and happy from teasing Suzuka.

"I SAID THAT I WON THAT GRAND PRIZE!"

Suzuka finally yells out with teary eyes. She even stands up and leans forward.

Haru involuntarily flinches at the sudden loud sound but quickly recovers. Then, he watches Suzuka's pitiable expression.

In the beginning, he presents a perfect deadpan. After a few seconds passed, Haru can't hold himself no more. He bursts out in a peal of laughter.

As Haru laughs his ass off, Suzuka has a perplexed expression. Before long, she realizes that Haru has made fun of her.

She tries and fails to scowl menacingly. She looks so cute with her pout instead.

"O-Onii-chan! I can't believe you! Unforgivable! How dare you did that to me when I was so serious! You bully! Meany! Dummy!"

Suzuka punches Haru's shoulder as she vents her shame and frustration. However, her punch feels like a feather touch in Haru's perspective. It didn't deliver any damage at all.

"Ahaha…haha...Sorry! Really Sorry! You looked so adorable when you struggled like that. I can't help it but tease you! Suzuka is too cute!"

"C-cute?! Me, cute?! Wait! That's not it! Don't try to change the topic! Repent, Baka Onii-chan!"

At first, Suzuka is flustered when Haru says she's cute. However, she quickly recovers and returns to punch Haru's shoulder. This time, she uses both hands. Her stuff is scattered on the floor.

Haru continues to laugh for a while. At the same time, Suzuka vents out her shame and frustration on him.

Before long, Haru recovers his calm. Yet, Suzuka is still venting out her rage at him.

Haru stands up all of a sudden. Then, he hugs Suzuka's petite frame.

Suzuka immediately freezes up, her mind blank, and her eyes wide open.

"Good job, Suzuka. Onii-chan is proud of you," said Haru quietly before kissing Suzuka's head.

Suzuka's body quivers after that. Her face, which is pressed on Haru's firm chest, is reddening fast. Her hands, which have been hanging limply so far, finally hold and squeeze the fabric of Haru's T-shirt.

"Onii-chan, you are bully…meany…dummy…" muttered Suzuka quietly.

For a few moments, both Haru and Suzuka immerse themselves in the comfortable silence that suffused the room. Then, Haru breaks the hug by pushing Suzuka's body a bit.

When Haru looks at Suzuka's face, Suzuka averts her eyes bashfully.

Suzuka can't meet Haru's eyes because she feels so embarrassed. In fact, she wishes a hole to appear and swallow her whole!

Haru sits on his chair and then guides Suzuka's body to sit on his lap. Surprisingly, Suzuka allows Haru to do so quietly.

After settling on Haru's laps, Suzuka rests her side on Haru's torso, her ear resting on Haru's chest. She then listens to Haru's thrumming heartbeat in silence.

'Ah! So, I am not the only one who's flustered!' is Suzuka's thought when she senses Haru's throbbing heart.

However, if she speaks her thought aloud, Haru will absolutely deny it. He isn't flustered. No, sir!

In fact, Haru is a bit excited. He has a great urge to push Suzuka down after embracing her soft body. His hormone is almost taking over his mind. However, he endures because this isn't the right time for it.

"So, let's return to the previous topic," said Haru calmly.

"Y-yes, sir!" replied Suzuka with a stutter.

Suzuka is full of tension due to what happened a moment ago.

"What do you need from me, actually?"

"Um, about that...you see, Onii-chan...there is a party held by the organizer of that competition. The winner is invited, and the award ceremony is held at that party. But, I feel embarrassed to go there. Therefore, I want to ask a favor from you," said Suzuka without moving her position.

It seems Suzuka finds her current position comfortable.

"Let me guess, you want me to become your stand-in?"

Suzuka is silent for a few moments. Then, she nods her head, which is still resting on Haru's chest. At the same time, she quietly replies with, "Yes."

"Is it only for the party and award? Or..." Haru trailed off.

"About that, actually, I want Onii-chan to be my stand-in when I must meet with the people from the publishing company, too," said Suzuka timidly.

"I see," said Haru shortly.

Then, they lapse to silence. After a few moments, Suzuka pulls her head and looks up at Haru. In return, Haru lowers his gaze to see Suzuka's face.

Suzuka's had a red-face, pleading expression. Haru feels his heart violently throb after receiving her upturned gaze from a point-blank range.

"O-Onii-chan, would you become my stand-in, pretty please?"

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