“I’m hoooome!”
“E-excuse me for the intrusion.”
The time was already 16:00.
Just as the sun was beginning to dip, we arrived back at my house.
Wait, Kotono’s shoes aren’t here.
“Kotono, you here—?”
……No reply. It seems the house is an empty shell.
She wasn't in the living room. I even checked Kotono’s room on the second floor, but she was nowhere to be found.
“Hmm?”
“Hey, Akito. Did you get a message from Kotono-chan?”
“Ah, right.”
I pulled out my smartphone and opened the app.
And there it was.
Kotono: Yahoo, Onii! Apparently, Dad suddenly had to go on a business trip starting today and won't be back!
Kotono: It looks like Mom is going with him, so it’s just me and Onii at home today!
Kotono: Since I'm such a thoughtful sister, I’m having an overnight study session at Noa’s house, so it’s totally fine if you bring Riran-chan home with you!
Kotono: Anyway, I don’t want to hear any annoying lectures, so I’m turning off my phone!
What terrible timing.
No, is it good timing? Either way, the timing is awkward.
I really did bring Riran home. I only brought her because I thought Kotono would be here.
“Akito, what did Kotono-chan say?”
“Ah, yeah. Apparently, she’s having a study sleepover at Noa’s place today. My parents are away on a business trip too.”
“Eh? T-t-t-t-t-that means……?”
Realizing the situation, Riran’s face instantly turned bright red.
That's right. This situation. In a private space, with your fated partner, all alone.
The moment I realized that, the blood drained from my head while simultaneously making my whole body feel like it was boiling. My body is surprisingly busy.
Even though I don't intend to do anything, various things…… well, I end up imagining them.
“A-Ah…… anyway, let’s rest in the living room for now. We have juice and snacks.”
“H-H-Hyass……!”
She was clearly extremely nervous about the situation, as she was as stiff as a rusted robot.
We moved to the living room, and I brought out some snacks and juice from the fridge.
“Here you go.”
“T-Thank you.”
We sat across from each other and took a break.
Well, given the circumstances, I didn't feel rested at all.
For some reason, the silence continued.
Unable to bear the silence, I turned on the TV and started streaming a random movie.
But, picking something at random was a mistake.
『～～♡ ～～～～♡♡』
『……♡♡』
““!?!?””
It was a sex scene right from the start!!
Between the movie earlier today and this one, isn't something weird today!? Why is it like this…… eh!? (Vocabulary failing me)
I hurriedly turned off the TV.
But now, a strange atmosphere lingered due to the awkwardness.
“Um…… s-sorry, Riran. For showing you something weird.”
“N-No. Even with the movie earlier, I was the one who said I wanted to see it. We're even.”
“It helps that you say that.”
Even so, she had been fidgeting and restless for a while now.
Just as I was about to drink some juice to distract myself—
“Achoo!”
……Hm? Riran?
“Achoo, achoo. I-It’s getting kind of cold……”
“Eh, are you okay?”
Now that she mentioned it, this room is quite cold. That Kotono brat left without turning off the air conditioner.
The current setting is…… yikes, 20 degrees!? No wonder it’s cold!
“M-My bad. I’ll turn off the AC now.”
“Yeah…… achoo!”
We were walking outside until just a moment ago, and she was sweaty from playing with the dogs.
On top of that, this temperature change…… this is seriously bad. At this rate, Riran is going to catch a cold!
“Riran, if you don't mind our bath, please go warm up. I’ll wash your clothes in the washing machine and dry them.”
“Eh…… t-that means……!?”
Hm? Why is Riran turning so red…… ah!? C-Could it be she already has a fever……!?
“A-Anyway, get in the bath now! I’m sorry about the clothes, but I’ll lend you mine! Come on, hurry!”
If we don't hurry, she’ll really catch a cold!
“Y-You’re in such a rush…… Akito, you couldn't hold back either, could you……”
“? I don't know what you're talking about, but every second counts right now. The bath is already filled, so follow me.”
“Ah, Papa, Mama. I’ll probably…… be coming home in the morning……!”
What on earth is she saying?
I guided Riran to the bathroom, explained a few things, and then went back to my room.
I have a bit of a longing for the boyfriend shirt look, but realistically thinking, I can’t have her wear something that thin.
I mean, it would totally be see-through. That would be perverted. So, for my own mental health, I rejected the idea.
I grabbed some random sweats, a shirt, and a hoodie and went back to the bathroom.
“Riran, I brought some clothes, I’ll leave them here—”
“T-Th-Thank you……!”
Immediately after, I heard the sound of the shower.
Feeling relieved, I went inside the changing area and put the clothes in the basket.
Now…… the problem is Riran’s clothes.
“Riran, I want to wash your clothes, is it okay if I touch them?”
“Y-Yes. ……I’ll be mad if you sniff them.”
“Like I’d sniff them.”
“Eh, you won't?”
“Why do you sound disappointed……”
“That’s strange. Big sister said that in times like this, men always sniff them.”
“That person is definitely just teasing you.”
At the very least, I wouldn’t do something like that.
……I wouldn’t, okay?
I put the one-piece dress into a laundry net and tossed it into the drum-style washing machine.
And then…… *thump*. Hm? Some fabric…… wait, this is……!?
“Ah! You, don't you dare look at my underwear!? I’ll be furious if you look!”
“O-O-O-Okay! I won't look!”
Sorry, I saw them.
Pure white panties and a matching pure white bra.
They’re huge. How should I put it…… eh, aren't they big? Is Riran wearing a bra like this? Is it a holder for small watermelons or something?
……Let’s pretend I didn’t see it. Let’s do that.
I quietly put the underwear back, pressed the start button on the washing machine, and left the dressing room.
How should I put it…… the stimulation is too strong for an adolescent boy.