Sibling Issues - End

(Ayaka's POV)

"Do you swear to answer me truthfully, Lu?" I felt a sense of satisfaction the moment his name once again left my mouth.

I can feel my heartbeat getting louder and faster. It was simply impossible to follow his thoughts most of the time due to him only revealing his eyes occasionally.

They say a person's mind can be read by examining their eyes, and following their movements. That door was always closed for me in his case. But right now...

Lu's laying it all bare for me! I held my breath unconsciously as we stared deeply into each other. My deity... He let... Lu let his guard down at this moment...

For me...

"I do. Fire away, Miss Kamisato." He grinned at me... Yet it wasn't as abnoxious as before... If anything I felt elated that thus playful side was a part of him...

I would most likely hate him if every moment that we had was nothing but an act...

"Did you follow me, Lu?"

"That should be plenty obvious, don't you think?" I do... I'm merely trying to prolong this ecstasy...

"Did you send Chiyo after me?" I was really curious about this one.

"I did. But even I didn't expect her to be that aggressive." My deity isn't as omnipotent as it seems. That's a relief...

"Do you have a hobby of chasing skirts, Lu?" Ahh... I said it again...

"That's quite a troublesome question, Princess..." I caught him off guard it seems... Hehehe...

"I wasn't lying when I narrated that my past self was more reserved, you know? But... the idea of a new life, plus my tengu bloodline made it hard for me..." Seeing him slightly flustered, and frantic as he tried to explain his actions... How thrilling...

"Don't beat around the bush, Mister. You took an oath to answer me, 'truthfully'." I stared deeply into his eyes while narrowing mine and crossing my arms.

"No. Not at all, Ayaka. I don't have such an unhonourable hobby... If anything, their the ones coming to me." I need to reevaluate him... I didn't think he would be perceptive about these matters. Is it due to experience?...

"Wait a minute... Are you playing with me, Princess?! How cruel of you..." He sighed with a crestfallen look.

"Hmph! Now you know how we feel with your games." I'm having way too much fun right now... Not that I mind...

"Now then. I shall ask the serious questions. I had my fill already after all."

"You just admitted it! To think that the lady of the Kamisato Clan is this wicked..." Crap... I said it out loud...

"Nevermind that."

"You might not mind, but I do! Even gods have rights!" You never fail to amuse me, Lu...

"Forget... It." He went quiet... Good.

"Did you plan this, Lu?" Fulfillment... Depravity...

"No. And I'm certain that you already have someone in mind." So I was right... But...

"Why?" I softly muttered.

"Did you learn nothing from this interaction, Ayaka?" You're scaring me, Lu... Please don't look at me like that...

"I don't know everything... If anything... You should be the one who holds the answer, Princess." I felt myself drowning under her darkened eyes.

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There's no trace of humanity there... Neither good intentions nor evil lies in his dreamy eyes. Only indifference... Like staring at a nothingness.

No... Even a blank space might pique his interest more than my hollow self. If I continue to avert my eyes... Lu will surely leave me behind...

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Sigh* Here I thought my past shackles me no more...

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"This is Ayato's doing, Isn't it?" I answered nervously.

"Why do you think so?" He questioned back in amusement. What a relief...

Please do not look at me like that again, Lu...

"He did it for me... His troublesome sister." Just like how Lu covered for his sister...

"Do elaborate, Kamisato Ayaka." I see... Kamisato huh... My clan... My family...

"I felt myself burdened by my position to pursue what I want..." I beg all the gods right now that I am right...

"I always felt guilty leaving all the Kamidsto Clan's responsibility to my brother, so I tried my best!" Say it...

"I received the title 'Shirasagi Himegimi' with my efforts. And I was able to become a person capable enough to take care of issues my brother cannot..." Lay it all...

"Yet it restrained me to pursue my dreams... So he cut it off... Our connection... The single thing tying me down besides my conscience." People talk for others to listen...

"Your answer... Princess?" Please do not be disappointed in me...

"... I won't allow him to do that... Just this time, I'll be greedy and become the 'Princess'you want me to be... While also pursuing my dreams..." What a wonderful feeling...

"So! So... Wait for me, Lu..." Huh... Is this my tears I'm sensing?... The last time this happened...

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"I told already you didn't I, Ayaka? 'At this moment, I am at your service, Princess'. Your every wish is my command." I suddenly felt myself embraced by him.

I let him continue seeing my shameful self as payment... Leaning closer to my deity as I cried for who knows how long...

Depravity... Wickedness...

I really am shameless...

And selfish...

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"Nii-sama, are you still inside?" Lu had already left so I made my way to meet up with my brother.

"Make yourself in, Ayaka. The door is unlocked." I decided to do just that but someone opened the door before me...

"..." Chiyo stared at my shameful appearance in silence, then left right away. But I noticed the oni narrow her eyes first before leaving entirely. Did I do something?...

"Thank you for today, Ayato. I felt like I was reborn at this day." I gave him a genuine smile to best show my appreciation.

"...Your welcome, Ayaka. Please always remember that you're position in this clan will never waver as long as I'm here." He smiled back with determination.

"I will never forget, Nii-sama..."

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Be assured that this story of yours will be known to others too, Lu...

But... Please let me be selfish and keep it to myself for now...

A few days... No! A few weeks would be good enough for me...

In these fleeting moments... I would be special in your eyes...

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Yo! Author here! Be ready for a lengthy one LOL!

This kind of trope isn't my kind of thing but it just felt perfect for some reason.

Ayaka is now a confirmed Harem Member, but right now, as you can see, their relationship is in a stalemate.

This way, I can show how close they are to each other without simply making a R18. Gotchu Lemon Hunters!

Tomorrow would be the release of the 100th chapter so I wanted to do a Q&A.

Please comment every question you have in this chapter and I'll do my best to answer them all for tomorrow.

I'm also checking out all the reviews today so expect me to reply there too. Maybe you'll learn something new...

Other than that, May The Gacha Gods and Rngesus bless us all!

Peace!

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Don't forget the powerstones... I'll just call them Copium Stones from now on.