novellhall Chapter 58 The Reason for Concealment
Chapter 58 The Reason for Concealment
For example, renting a job from your boyfriend.
For example, they are not related by blood.
Miyazawa Itsuki didn't know how long he could keep the latter's secret hidden.
Actually, there was no intention to hide it.
However, since Shiori had always regarded him as her own brother, he also considered Shiori as a true family member.
The fact that siblings are not related by blood should be clarified as soon as possible.
However, the Miyazawa couple did not specifically mention it.
This little secret has been kept hidden from us until now.
If he were to suddenly reveal that the two of them were not actually related by blood after the Miyazawa family was left with only the two of them, Miyazawa Shiori would probably only feel sad.
The only family member in one's heart has suddenly become somewhat distant, and there is no positive meaning in revealing such a secret.
Miyazawa Itsuki planned to wait until Shiori fully recovered, grew up, and became independent before revealing everything.
By then, Shiori probably already had someone she could entrust her life to. With a new family, she no longer needed herself.
After hearing his words, Miyazawa Shiori's uneasy expression gradually relaxed.
She carefully buried her head in Miyazawa Itsuki's arms, hugging them tightly.
"I'm sorry, elder brother."
Miyazawa chuckled and stroked her hair.
"Shiori doesn't need to apologize. Everyone has their own little secrets, and of course I won't ask Shiori to tell me everything."
It's a bad thing for teenage girls to have no secrets from their brothers.
"Mmm." Shiori's voice was weak but gentle.
"...I assure my elder brother that everything I've concealed was not intended to harm him or our family. And he will soon find out."
"I believe in Shiori."
Miyazawa Shiori smiled with relief.
She closed her eyes and relaxed her body, feeling the familiar scent and warmth.
The place in the world where she feels at ease is home.
The house in Kyoto was no longer her home, nor was the hospital she was used to staying at.
Shiori's home is just her older brother.
As long as her older brother doesn't abandon her, Shiori will never lose the courage to live.
Therefore, do not leave Shiori.
Miyazawa Shiori was immersed in a warm embrace.
Perhaps it was because she had consumed too much sugar, or perhaps it was because she was too relaxed in Miyazawa Itsuki's arms, but she felt a little sleepy.
In a state between sleep and wakefulness, she recalled the past.
"Mom, what does 'marrying into another' mean?"
"Xiaoxi even knows about [marrying into another family]? Where did you hear that from?"
"It was Rino-neechan who said that my brother will marry into Rino-neechan's family in the future."
"Hehe, is that so? That's wonderful news. I'd love to have a daughter-in-law like Rino."
"So, what exactly does 'marrying into another' mean?"
"That means Asuka will eventually leave the Miyazawa family and join the Hoshina family."
"At that time, it will probably be renamed Hoshino-ki. Hehe."
……
Miyazawa watched as his younger sister closed her eyes and fell into a nap. Only a dozen minutes later, she inexplicably woke up.
When Shiori woke up, she was terrified. When she saw his face, she hurriedly hugged him tightly.
"What's wrong...did you have a nightmare?"
Miyazawa Itsuki was somewhat taken aback.
He felt his sister's body trembling.
Miyazawa Itsuki thought for a moment, then didn't ask anything more, but quietly comforted Shiori.
After a while, the younger sister's emotions returned to normal.
"Brother..."
Miyazawa Shiori raised her face and said with a pleading expression.
Let's hold hands all day.
Miyazawa Itsuki was taken aback.
then.
"it is good."
……
A day spent with Shiori passed quickly.
During this time, at his sister's request, Miyazawa Itsuki held her hand with only one hand the whole time.
Alternate hands when eating lunch or feeding water.
Except on special occasions when Miyazawa Itsuki rarely and firmly rejected Shiori's request, he never let go.
In the evening, Miyazawa Itsuki comforted Shiori for a while, and under her tearful gaze, he reluctantly took his leave.
……
Apartment entrance.
Miyazawa Itsuki retrieved his delivery package, returned to his room, and opened it.
Inside is a work phone that I bought urgently.
After powering on, install the agency's app, replace the eSIM card, and then log in to [ki]'s LINE account.
There are already many unread messages inside.
Some were the presidents of the agencies, some were senior colleagues, but most were his clients.
This includes Naomi Asahina.
Although I had already told her that I couldn't contact her by phone for the time being, she still sent me messages early in the morning.
7:29 AM: [nao_nao: Hui-jun, are you there?]
12:01 PM: [nao_nao: Sorry, please forget the previous post]
3:00 PM: [nao_nao: T^T]
Miyazawa Itsuki typed a reply.
[Ki: Sorry, Naomi, I just got my phone. Sorry to keep you waiting.]
Clicking send changes the message from "unread" to "read" in the blink of an eye.
[nao_nao: No, no, I didn't wait too long either]
[nao_nao: It's so good to be able to get in touch with Hui-kun]
Naomi posted a sticker of a happy little person spinning around.
Miyazawa Itsuki checked the time; it was time to head to the coffee shop, so he got straight to the point.
[ki: Naomi, do you have any requests or thoughts about tomorrow's date?]
After waiting for a while, a reply came from the other end.
[nao_nao: Hmm... If Hui-jun could dress more discreetly, it would be a huge help!]
[nao_nao: For tomorrow's date, I hope I don't have to worry too much about what others think. I plan to have a normal date like any other couple, not some kind of stunt.]
[ki: No problem, I'll be careful]
[nao_nao: Okay, then let's meet here tomorrow.]
Naomi sent me an address.
[ki: I understand, I'm really looking forward to tomorrow's date]
[nao_nao: Me too!]
……
Asahi family.
Naomi's room.
The surroundings were filled with figurines and stickers of all sizes, and even the computer screensaver was a beautiful magical girl.
Without a doubt, the room's owner is a hardcore otaku culture enthusiast.
The girl with long blonde hair lay on the bed, swinging her legs without any regard for her image.
At home, Naomi, no longer needing to maintain her composure, returned to her normal self.
She was wearing unfashionable pajamas, her hair was loose, and she had no makeup on.
However, her appearance remains flawlessly beautiful, so the contrast isn't jarring.
It's just changed from delicate to cute.
Naomi held her phone, a silly grin spreading across her face.
After waiting all day, I finally received a message from Hui Jun.
Setting aside her inner doubts and anxieties for the time being, Naomi felt only joy the moment she saw Miyazawa Teru's reply.
Maybe love really can make people stupid, but Naomi doesn't care.
Just like Miyazawa said, as long as it's the right person, they'll like you even if you become an idiot.
Hui-jun once said that no matter what kind of person she is, she will always find her adorable.