Tokyo: Oreimo

"Because I lacked the confidence to beat my elder brother... I could only come up with this method."

Ruri Aragaki definitely thought so, especially after playing "Recluse".

It's really too difficult for Ryosuke to spend every day with Ayano.

Moreover, according to Ling Nai, we will most likely be together in our future work, which means we'll be together 24/7.

In that case, no matter how hard I try, I will never be able to transcend the relationship between the two of us.

Sooner or later, Ling Nai will be taken away from her by the other party.

Rather than that...

"This problem can be solved by marrying my elder brother, and I can stay with Ling Nai forever."

This was the best solution she could think of, and she didn't dislike Ryosuke himself, nor did she feel any aversion to being touched by him.

That might work.

Ruri Aragaki took a deep breath, mustered her courage, and looked directly into Ryosuke's eyes.

"I refuse."

Ryosuke responded calmly.

"Huh?"

Ruri Aragaki never expected to be rejected so cleanly and decisively.

She is quite confident in her figure and appearance, and she is often praised by others when she goes out for photoshoots.

She kept saying things like, "I wish we could date," and she had many suitors.

But now that she has taken the initiative to say such things, she has been directly rejected, which is hard for her to accept.

"Has my brother become so twisted? Even so, he still attacked Ling Nai?"

I simply can't understand Ruri Aragaki.

"If you really like your sister, I can call you brother."

"That's not the reason. I don't have those kinds of feelings for Ling Nai."

"Does my elder brother think I would believe that?"

Ruri Aragaki turned her head away.

Ryosuke twitched the corner of his mouth.

He felt as if he had already been nailed to the pillar of shame as a 'perverted older brother who preyed on his younger sister'.

They won't listen to their own explanation at all?

Just a few days ago, Arina Haruba made such a presumptuous request to date me, but today I heard an even more outrageous request from Ruri Aragaki.

However, Ryosuke wasn't as angry as before, since they were acquaintances.

It's understandable that he would do something so foolish because he cares so much about Ling Nai.

"You want to marry me just to be with Ayano? Did you even consider how I would feel?" Aragaki.

But being inexplicably considered a candidate for "same-sex husband" also troubled him.

Marriage is a once-in-a-lifetime event. Even if he really likes the other person, it's not to the point where he can't live without them.

"No...that's not what I meant!"

Ruri Aragaki stared down at her feet, suppressing her shame as she spoke.

"If we can get married, I will fulfill all the things that married couples do, brother."

Ryosuke was somewhat surprised.

Where exactly did you learn this technique?

It seems that Ruri Aragaki has been playing a lot of weird and strange visual novels behind Ayano's back. This kind of value system can be considered bad, right?

He couldn't help but frown.

"Really? Is it really possible to do that?"

Ryosuke said calmly that he had decided to teach her a lesson.

"Hmm... if my elder brother can promise to do it..."

"That's not necessarily a bad thing, let's give it a try first."

"Huh?"

Ryosuke suddenly reached out and lifted the girl's chin.

When their eyes met, Ruri Aragaki felt as if her blood was about to stop flowing.

"Brother... what are you planning to do?"

"Didn't you say that you could satisfy me with all the things that married couples do? So let's give it a try first."

Ryosuke stared at the girl's face with a smile in his eyes.

Ruri Aragaki felt like her heart was about to jump out of her throat.

Give it a try? Are we really going to do this right away?

As the face drew closer, the girl froze, too stiff to move.

Are you going to do that kind of thing?

Now Ling Nai will be safe, right? Her brother won't be able to harm her anymore.

Seeing the beautiful girl in front of him at his mercy, Ryosuke suddenly stopped approaching and then reached out and flicked her forehead hard.

"Ouch!"

"...Brother?"

Ruri Aragaki cried out in pain, then opened her eyes, her expression somewhat bewildered.

Weren't you planning to do *that*? Why did you flick her head?

"This is punishment for making unreasonable demands."

"...Brother, you really are a pervert. Do you find it fun to toy with young girls?"

I finally convinced myself to make this decision and put on that kind of stance, only to be treated like this.

Ruri Aragaki felt so ashamed that she wanted to hide in a corner with her head in her hands.

"If we're talking about teasing, it's you, Aragaki."

Ryosuke's face showed a serious expression.

“You treated me like someone who took advantage of my vulnerability, and you attacked my sister’s best friend. If Ling Nai found out, she would be angry.”

"And in the end, Aragaki, you're just fooling yourself."

"Huh?"

"In other words, even if I really intend to make a move on Ling Nai, you've tied me down. Do you think you can keep her from getting married for the rest of her life?"

Ryosuke directly shattered Ruri Aragaki's illusion.

“…”

The girl paused for a moment, seemingly having never considered this question before.

To be honest, it's just as Ryosuke said. Even if we get rid of Ryosuke, there's no guarantee that other men won't keep appearing around Ayano.

Within the framework of social ethics, the person she cares about will eventually marry someone else.

Even if she marries Ryosuke, it won't change that.

See through the problem to its essence.

Because Ryosuke and Ayano's relationship improved and they shared common interests, Ryosuke developed feelings of jealousy.

If someone is so possessive, shouldn't they take the initiative?

Find an opportunity to express your feelings or something.

If it were Ryosuke himself, he would definitely take this direct approach.

"If you care, then go for it. Even if you fail, it's no big deal."

This is the third time Ryosuke has said this.

"I dare not... If I fail, I won't be able to continue being with Ling Nai."

"is it?"

Ryosuke paused for a moment, then suddenly waved forward.

He spotted Ling Nai in the crowd.

That blonde hair was really easy to spot, and that's how she also spotted Gokou Mao standing right next to her.

The two people noticed him and quickly walked over.

As his sister drew near, Ryosuke lowered his head and winked at Ruri Aragaki.

"Let me confirm for you?"

"Huh? Now? No way?"

Ruri Aragaki's heart pounded, and a look of panic crossed her face as she watched Ling Nai approach.

"Of course not now."

Ryosuke winked at her, "I'll find another time to have a life talk with you. Anyway, I'll find a way to get you to say it out loud."

Chapter 156 The Wugeng Family, No Surplus Food

Ling Nai held a bulging paper bag in her arms, her face showing a triumphant expression, and fine beads of sweat glistened on her forehead and the tip of her nose.

They walked forward, and Ryosuke moved closer to them.

Ruri Aragaki walked beside him, her baseball cap pulled low, obscuring her expression, but her steps were much more relaxed than when she entered.