No right arm, so I held her one-armed. But that won’t stop me from holding my precious sister.
This is where trained muscles shine.
Cerecia’s waist is so slim I worry whether she’s eating; light as can be.
“Onii-sama~! I’ve been looking forward to meeting you so much……!”
She rubbed her cheek to mine in pure smile.
Smooth, mochi-like cheeks — unchanged.
Her clinginess is also unchanged. Going abroad to study can change personalities sometimes.
I’d been a bit worried; turned out unnecessary.
My pride-of-mine Cerecia wouldn’t be dyed by foreign air…… forgive your brother for doubting……!
“Heh heh heh…… same here, Cerecia.”
“My! Onii-sama! I’m so glad!”
Sparkling large eyes. Defined nose. Moist, plump pink lips.
Cerecia, who must have charmed many boys in the empire, has been clingy to me since young — a true brother-loving sister.
She’d follow me anywhere, copy me.
I bathed her, slept with her till she got big.
A girl this lovingly affectionate — how could I not love her.
I’ve declared I’ll be involved in her marriage selection too. No man unapproved by me gets my cute sister.
“Fufu, Onii-sama. Stop patting my head; it tickles.”
While I burned hostility toward her unknown future husband, I’d been petting her head.
She squirmed.
“Sorry. Your hair is beautiful.”
A deflection — but her waist-length hair really is well-cared.
“I’m happy you praised me, Onii-sama!”
What a high-femininity wonderful child.
She’s exactly the ideal girl I’d once described.
“O-Ouga, that child is…… ?”
“Yes, my sister Cerecia. Cerecia, greet her.”
“Pleased to meet you! Cerecia Veret, Onii-sama’s sister!”
“P-pleased to meet you! I’m Mashiro Liche! I’m friends with your brother, um, well……!”
Mashiro stood straight, fluttering.
Right, Mashiro had only heard of Cerecia, never met her.
Going forward she’ll interact with Mashiro more; I should properly introduce.
I set my precious sister down, took Mashiro’s hand, and introduced properly.
“Cerecia. As I wrote — she’s Mashiro Liche. My classmate, and the precious person who’ll become my wife soon.”
“Ouga……!”
Mashiro blushed, eyes glistening slightly.
To family — a sister. But this is the first time I introduced her as wife to anyone.
My love is real; the relationship is different — Mashiro felt it.
To not shame me, Mashiro wiped her eyes quickly:
”…… Pleased to meet you! Mashiro Liche! Planned to be Onii-san’s wife! I’m a commoner, but I’ll work hard, so please!”
Stumbling. A mix of nerves and embarrassment, but very Mashiro.
Cerecia wouldn’t care about commoner status…… how will she react……?
”…… Yes. Pleased to meet you, Miss Liche.”
…… Phew. Accepted properly.
I exhaled inside, glanced at Mashiro.
She placed her hand on her ample chest and exhaled the same.
Our eyes met; we laughed.
”…… Onii-sama. Forgive me — when I clung earlier, I noticed a faint sweat scent. Have you not bathed after exercise yet?”
“Alice, washing up immediately.”
If Cerecia said Onii-sama smells sweaty, I dislike, my heart would shatter.
As she’s cute to me, I must be the cool brother who doesn’t break her admiration.
“Kid. I’ll keep working; come back when refreshed.”
“Got it. Cerecia, go to the manor.”
“Yes! I have lots to talk about; I’ll prepare tea! Also——”
She smiled and took Mashiro’s hand.
“While waiting, I want to chat with Miss Liche. I want to know my brother’s wife well!”
“C-Cerecia-san……! P-please, by all means!”
At her sister’s overture, Mashiro nodded vigorously.
“Then, Alice. Take care of my brother.”
“Understood, Lady Cerecia.”
“I’m not worried about Alice. Even a long bath is fine. Mind us not; thoroughly wash my brother’s dirt off.”
S-so…… did I smell that much to warrant pressing Alice?
You can’t smell yourself.
To remain the cool brother…… all-out bath!
“Mashiro, take care of Cerecia.”
“Mn! Leave it!”
“See you later, Onii-sama.”
Watched off, I went with Alice to the bath.
”…… Now, Miss Liche.”
“I’d love to meet the other bride candidates of Onii-sama……”
“Could you call them?”
“Mn, got it! Leave it!”