I really don't want to be reborn.

Akagi...is that his name?

Those brother and sister—no, the sister is really amazing.

She actually kissed her brother and even took a picture.

After admiration comes the courage inspired by role models. This courage supports her in her internal struggle, a struggle that is often difficult, but victory in such a struggle often signifies that the decision was well-considered.

What she was pondering was certainly not anything else.

Taking her brother away was a no-brainer for her; what she was considering was whether or not to kiss him.

I remember the last time was also during a thunderstorm, right?

What was my brother's reaction again? — Right, that bastard didn't react at all.

it is good!

Try again today!

But I'm also a little hesitant...

So Kirino is in a lot of pain right now.

All of a person's suffering stems from anger at their own powerlessness. Asking her to boldly run into her brother's arms, act coquettishly, bite his ear, and undress him is more difficult than asking her to stop being so proud.

She can't do it.

It's going to explode!

She truly felt as if she were standing in a greenhouse full of cacti, holding a balloon called happiness, for a very long time, too afraid to go in or even move.

There was no way out.

"That damned Kasumigaoka Utaha..."

Did that woman foresee her current predicament?

She not only understands her brother very well, but also has a clear grasp of her own personality.

In terms of courage, she understood herself perfectly.

Brave, cowardly, arrogant, honest, tenacious, and fragile...Kirino Kousaka.

Roll over to the side against the wall and you can hear voices on the other side. You know that your brother is probably talking to Kasumigaoka Utaha. Each call takes a long time.

Hearing the indistinct sound, the girl angrily kicked the wall. Before the dull pain from her foot could spread throughout her body, a clap of thunder exploded in the sky.

The wind and rain gradually intensified.

She had always thought that the cherry blossoms in April were unbelievably beautiful.

Now she realized that thunder and lightning were her favorite time of day. She wanted to rush to his room and be held and gently coaxed by him. This plan seemed to be ingrained in her instincts. She—

A knock sounded at the door, and the older brother stood outside: "It's thundering. When we were talking on the phone just now, your sister Shiyu reminded me that you're afraid of thunder. Do you want your brother to stay with you when you sleep?"

The girl blushed and blurted out with a deadly arrogance, "Hmph, it's not like I'm afraid every time, I don't want to."

"Okay, you should go to sleep early."

My brother has left...

"..."

Punch the bed!

Wow!

My personality was outmaneuvered!

That woman has a dirty heart!

The world's cutest little sister is actually incredibly silly and adorable.

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It's raining here too, and rain makes me sleepy.

It's the third watch of the night, right?

I'm super strong!

Chapter Six: A Snotty Nose, Three Meters of Sunlight, Five Watches of Glazed Glass

For him, the biggest changes in this rebirth were among two people.

Despite her outstanding appearance, Kirino is also a lolicon who loves erotic games, which goes without saying.

He was mainly interested in the changes in Kasumigaoka Utaha.

Parents reconciling?

I think it was one of those times, she did talk about her family situation, but they didn't get back together and are still separated.

Do you have a younger sister?

She has also said that she has no siblings.

So this time, her taking a few months off from school to go back to her hometown was exactly what Kyosuke Kousaka was interested in.

Just like Araya Souren in "Kara no Kyoukai", he repeated life and death hundreds of times in the Spiral Tower just to see if any changes would occur during the repetition.

Every time they talked on the phone, he would subtly inquire about her situation, gradually learning about her family and feeling genuinely happy for her parents' reconciliation.

Whether this change is a blessing or a curse for him is hard to say—that's always how reality is; even if you're given another chance, you can't necessarily control everything.

Thinking about it carefully, rebirth... is just like that.

Rebirth is not a means to easily reach the pinnacle; it merely allows one to make up for some regrets and then continue towards the rest of the unknown life.

Many rebirths would be enough for him to make up for all the regrets in his life, which would be a perfect ending—but there is a prerequisite: that the rebirth time is long enough.

A hundred years would be wonderful.

Four years and eight months?

Less than five years is ultimately too short, like only seeing one corner of a chessboard and not understanding the whole game. Even if he is reborn many times, there are still countless unknowns in his life.

If it weren't for these unknowns supporting his weary soul and constantly giving him a sense of novelty, Kyosuke Kousaka would probably have already suffered a personality breakdown and become mentally ill.

When he got up in the morning, he opened the window a little to let the fresh morning air after the rain drive away the remaining sleepiness.

Kirino said she wasn't afraid last night, but sure enough, she crawled into bed again after the lights were turned off.

The typhoon's passage, with its torrential rain and thunder, was indeed her worst enemy. Even nestled in his arms, she trembled incessantly, and it took a long time of gentle comforting to lull her to sleep.

I wonder if the other guy who's afraid of the dark and thunder has gotten up yet.

The young man reflected in the glass window is neither impetuous nor energetic. His methodical manner means he will not do anything unnecessary, and his thoughtfulness means he will assess the risks before acting.

This is a typical characteristic of adults.

Sure enough, the stream in front of the door may still flow westward, but people can no longer be young.

Kirino slightly opened her eyes.

She slept very well last night. She originally wanted to kiss her brother after he fell asleep, but listening to him constantly coaxing her and stroking her head, she drifted off to sleep before he did.

Ahhhhh!

What a great opportunity!

If Kasumigaoka Utaha knew, she'd laugh herself to death!

Is brother awake yet?

She turned her head slightly and caught a glimpse of her brother's profile. The desolation he exuded was far more distressing than the depressing game, making her feel as if a dull knife was stuck in her heart.

In that instant, a wave of sadness and grievance surged up, and the emotions that had been suppressed for so long suddenly erupted.

"Get up quickly if you're awake, I still have a lot to do today—"

He turned his head and suddenly stopped speaking.

The younger sister looked at herself, biting her lower lip, unable to make a sound, her face already streaked with tears.

He immediately hugged her and asked anxiously, "Kirino, what's wrong? Don't scare me..."

"N-nothing... Waaah!"

The short, sharp cries brought forth even more tears.

She clearly didn't want to cry. She was being held in a warm embrace, like sunshine at just the right temperature. She should have felt very comfortable.

Why cry?

Surging emotions are like flowers that fall naturally without the wind.

That's just the kind of person she is.

If no one comforts you, you'll feel better after snuggling in your blankets and feeling wronged for a while.

But once her older brother hugs her or pats her head, her emotions swell instantly, and she can't stop crying.

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"Eh? About Kirino's recent situation? What aspects do you want to know, brother?"

A junior high school girl holding a cell phone while waiting for the tram at the tram stop.

As far as I can remember, he almost never called me at this time.

Ran Miyamoto sat on a bench in front of the station, swinging her two slender, fair legs. Her movements were small and she was very quiet. When she heard Kyosuke Kosaka's voice, a bright smile appeared on her face.

The morning sunlight was not glaring; its gentle yet intense rays fell upon her, slowly dampening her skin until it was full of moisture. The light, gentle fall was the perfect touch of tenderness.

"All of that? But Kirino and I don't actually go to the same school. We just hang out together on weekends, so I don't know much about her."

The girl scratched her porcelain-white, soft face in annoyance: "The filming... I didn't suffer any grievances. Uncle Kousaka was on set several times. Who would dare to bully Kirino?"

"Oh, I see. The child's emotions are fluctuating a bit. Hmm, how about we go out and have some fun after work this weekend? I won't have much time to play after this weekend."

Xiaolan nodded in agreement: "What are you busy with?"

"Of course it's the cultural festival."

The girl was silent for a few seconds, then suddenly made a small request: "Can I visit the cultural festival at Benzhan High School?"