If I don't capture the girl, I will die

Ji Qi took a deep breath, his expression slightly complicated.

Hearing the words "tomb sweeping", Sagiri pursed her lips tightly, lowered her head, and her expression instantly became gloomy.

Obviously, even though it has been two years since this incident, she still hasn't gotten over it.

"Sagiri, it's okay if you don't want to go. I think..."

Ji Qi knew his sister's physical condition best. He had no intention of Sagiri going, nor would he force her. But before he could finish his words, the door slammed shut.

Ji Qi stood at the door, looked at the closed door, and sighed helplessly.

He didn't rush to leave, but just sat on the cold floor, leaning against the wooden door, looking up at the ceiling.

He was powerless in this matter. His usually eloquent mouth was completely useless.

The air was filled with a sense of sadness, as if even the throat would feel a little sore if one breathed for too long.

To be honest, Ji Qi now really admires the protagonists in Japanese comics who have lost both parents but still live happily every day as if nothing happened. It would be okay if they had no emotions since childhood, but if they have deep emotions, how strong are their mental willpower?

"Sorry……"

In the dark room, Sagiri was leaning against the door with her head buried in her legs. Her expression was invisible and her messy silver hair fell along her shoulders.

A brother and a sister, sitting back to back with each other separated by a big door.

With the gate as the dividing line, the brother looked up, a little lonely. The sister's petite body curled up, arousing pity. If this was a movie or animation, it must be a very beautiful scene.

Unfortunately, in reality they did not feel the slightest warmth.

"I don't want this to happen again."

Sagiri murmured in a nearly inaudible voice. Ji Qi, who was sitting outside the door, naturally couldn't hear it.

She knew that it was wrong and shameless for her to evade others by pushing everything, including tomb sweeping, negotiating with relatives, and trivial matters in life except living expenses, onto her brother.

Even though my brother said it was okay and he would never blame her, but...

The heart is constantly being condemned.

She also...felt sorry for her brother.

Because, the experiences of both people are the same, right?

My brother feels the same as her, right?

It’s just that one chose to escape cowardly and shamelessly, while the other chose to take on everything for his cowardly sister.

Fool.

She also wanted to share some of her brother's burdens...

Sagiri is not the kind of person who feels at ease and accepts others' kindness and care for her. On the contrary, she is actually very kind and considerate of others.

Two years.

This kind of days lasted for two years.

What can you do in two years?

It can make a newborn learn to talk and walk, can make a poor person rich, and can also make a playboy turn over a new leaf.

For such a long time, she was taken care of by her brother almost every day and every minute.

How could she not be in pain?

How could she not be happy?

How could she not like him...

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In Sagiri's little world, only her brother is left.

In this world, there is only one bond that cannot be shaken or replaced by anything.

Just like her brother took care of her, she also wanted to take care of her brother...

The girl plucked up her courage and decided to take her first step.

A tiny, worthless, but at the same time, very precious first step.

But what should be done?

The girl was confused.

What can she do when she can't even leave the room?

She hugged her knees with her hands, and her long silver hair slid down her thighs to the cold floor. Sagiri wanted to stand up, but her calves felt a little weak; she wanted to say something loudly, but the remaining rationality in her head stopped her.

"Brother...I want to do housework."

Sagiri said softly through a door. Her voice was not loud, but firm enough. She didn't know if her brother had left now. It seemed like she was talking to her brother, but also to herself.

"Being? Why are you suddenly saying this?"

Sitting on the cold floor, Ji Qi was a little stunned, almost suspecting that there was something wrong with his ears. Sagiri suddenly wanted to do housework? What was going on?

"I, I don't want to just hide behind my brother... I also want to share some of my brother's burdens..."

Sagiri pursed her lips tightly and said these words with great difficulty. Her voice was filled with a hint of pleading. Whether she was laughed at or encouraged, she wanted to do something for her brother. Although she was very happy with this parasitic life, she couldn't continue like this any longer...

Finally, I said it out loud. No arrogance, no hiding.

Hearing this, Ji Qi was stunned again. Then, a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment spread to every part of his body.

Even though he couldn't see Sagiri's current appearance, he knew the expression of his sister who usually looked like a fragile porcelain doll.

Ji Qi said with a smile: "It seems that our little girl has really grown up and knows how to do housework."

"...Brother, don't treat me like a child."

Sagiri's voice was filled with dissatisfaction and a hint of shyness.

"Yes, yes. Don't worry, it is more suitable for girls to know some housework. I will teach you whatever you want to learn. Whether it's washing clothes, mopping the floor or cleaning the house, it's all fine. Ah, but forget about food for now...we have to take it slowly." Ji Qi counted on his fingers, one by one, and spoke slowly and lovingly.

Even though they were communicating through a door, the dull atmosphere just now disappeared, replaced by a faint warmth.

"I can do all these, brother, don't look down on me." Sagiri, who thought she was being looked down upon, muttered a little dissatisfied. She could do everything except cooking!

Well... the simple operation of throwing clothes into the washing machine is still no problem.

Ji Qi's smile appeared on his face again. Although it was not brilliant, it was gentle enough. "Then I will look forward to Sagiri's care. In fact, I am a lazy person. Maybe if I am taken care of for a long time, I will become dependent on you. It seems not good to think so, right? Why don't we switch."

"..."

Stupid stupid stupid!

Can't leave her or something...

Sagiri buried her hot little face in her knees again.

Decided.

From today on, all the housework will be done by her!

Seeing that Sagiri seemed to be in a much better mood, Ji Qi also felt relieved.

To be honest, he was a little worried about his sister's mental state.

After all, after experiencing that incident, I stayed alone in the room for more than a year, without any contact with the outside world. Even if there was an Internet connection, it would be easy for problems to arise over a long period of time, right?

"When my brother is not around, I will try my best to clean up everything..."

The soft and gentle voice reached Ji Qi's ears, making him feel, 'Ah, my sister has really grown up. It's so good to have a sister.'

but……

"Why when I'm not around?" Ji Qi asked helplessly. Sagiri was making a fuss for so long but still didn't plan to go out?

He also wants to teach his sister how to cook.

"Brother is long-winded."

Sagiri puffed up her lips. Isn't this asking even though she already knows the answer? Although she has made up her mind to stand by her brother and stop being a parasite, it is too difficult for her to achieve her ultimate goal all at once.

It's simply impossible to do.

"Well, don't worry, take your time. We still have a lot of time anyway, so taking your time will be faster."

Ji Qi shook his head. He also understood this truth and said no more. He saw the changes in Sagiri. As long as he maintained this attitude, he believed that it would not take long for Sagiri to be like a normal person.

After a pause, he suddenly thought of something and continued, "By the way, Sagiri, there is one more thing. I think my aunt will come to our house the day after tomorrow. Then you will..."

Yes, they also have an aunt who is very kind to them.

This aunt is still nominally their guardian.

Therefore, both of them respected this elder very much.

Sagiri in the room shuddered and stammered, "Then... that devil will come again this year? Brother, I'll leave her to you!"

After saying that, Sagiri stood up from the ground and threw herself onto her bed, as if she was avoiding something scary, and wrapped herself in a small quilt.

demon……

Is it so exaggerated?

The corners of Ji Qi's mouth twitched. It was true that their aunt was a little strict, especially towards Sagiri, but how could that have anything to do with the devil?

"If there's nothing else, I'll go back first, okay?"

Facing the completely quiet room, he spoke softly. He had explained everything that needed to be explained, and there was no point in him staying here any longer. Besides, it was uncomfortable to sit on the floor for a long time.

no respond.

Ji Qi turned and left.

Listening to the footsteps gradually fading away, Sagiri, who had wrapped her entire body in the quilt with only her little head exposed, breathed a sigh of relief.

That demon is really scary.

If her brother respected her wishes and slowly persuaded her by staying in the house, then her aunt was just forcing her violently. She didn't care about her feelings at all!

But there was nothing she could do about her aunt, because she knew she was wrong.

Even if she can't beat him or talk him out of it, she can always hide away, right?

Anyway, Sagiri decided that she would never open the door to anyone the day after tomorrow!

This problem was solved, and she relaxed, picked up a teddy bear on the bed, and held it above her head.

This was a birthday gift from her mother when she was a child.

"Mom, I decided not to embarrass you anymore and to pursue my dreams."

Sagiri hugged the little bear in her arms and closed her eyes.

Until now, Sagiri still believes that her parents are still alive.

In her heart.

……

PS: It’s National Day, everyone, happy National Day (??????)?? However, I guess I’ll just stay at home and write every day during my National Day…

Chapter 284: Tomb Sweeping and Confession

The weather in June still has the scent of spring in the air, and the cherry trees on both sides of the street are quietly blooming. Passersby on the street have also taken off their coats and put on cool clothes.

Unfortunately, the weather was a bit cloudy. It wasn't going to rain, but there was no sign of it clearing up. In short, it was a slightly tricky weather.

Carrying a bottle of sake that he had bought long ago, he went to the flower shop to pick up the agreed flowers. After preparing everything he needed, Ji Qi hailed a taxi and came to the east side of the city, which was not far from their home.

At this time of year, there are few people in the cemetery, and coupled with the gloomy weather, it is very deserted and lonely.

Ji Qi borrowed some cleaning tools from the staff, the gravekeeper, at the hut at the entrance of the cemetery. The grave sweeper did not ask any more questions, and both of them ignored the rule that tomb sweeping required registration.

Most of the people who come to sweep the graves are in a heavy mood. Who would ask the people who come to sweep the graves for no reason?

This is not the way to get into bad luck.

Ji Qi stood in front of an inconspicuous tombstone. He first put away the things he bought carefully, and then used tools to clean up the debris that had fallen around.

After doing all this, he stood in front of the tombstone, looking at the black and white photo on it with a complicated expression.