Stealing Spree

Those two girls were calling me Onii-san since I was just an older male stranger. Once they found out that I was only a year older than them and that I am currently attending the nearby high school, they began addressing me as ‘senpai’.

Ah no, it was only Sumire who did that, the other girl, Umi, was still wary of me which was normal in that case. Her friend was just too active that randomly chatting up a stranger ended up with them entering a bet and an exchange of contacts.

Because they were going to the concert, I just bid them to take care before leaving the train. I didn’t inquire about Asahi or Yue. They’re just her regular fans. Ah, regular might be an understatement.

Either way, I should just stand true with the words I uttered to myself.

Not to meddle with them anymore and not to think about them too much. Better just leave it to chance whether we will meet again or not.

Besides, will they even believe that I know that popular singer personally? Not that I would tell them that but for sure, that Sumire would have sparkles in her eyes as if she was successful from turning a complete stranger into a fellow fan.

As I walked along the roads, there were a lot of pedestrians walking by even though the sun was about to hang above our heads.

It’s the weekend, that's why those who didn’t have any class or who didn’t have to go to work were using this day to relax.

When I passed by a flower shop, I bought a flower. Not a bouquet, only a single red rose.

Well, I could afford the bouquet but Himeko might be overwhelmed if I gave her that in public and Itou who would see me giving her precious Onee-sama a bouquet of flowers might go hysterical with her hate towards me.

During my date with Akane and Nao, I failed to buy them flowers before. Simply because we didn’t pass by this particular street where a flower shop was located.

A few minutes later, I saw from a distance the hotel that their family owned. It was actually a four-star hotel and the management of the hotel was trying to upgrade it into a five-star. Putting Itou to overlook that project was probably a test set by their father.

Going by the looks of it, it changed quite a bit. The external decorations now gave off a more luxurious feel than when Akane and I stayed the night there.

Ah… Back then it was already night so I guess, seeing it in a day just gave off another perspective.

That’s not my destination so upon reaching the turn that would lead to the park where the sisters should be waiting, I unhesitatingly traversed it.

Along the way, there’s still a lot of people walking by. There were even couples who were also having a day for themselves.

In any case, I ignored all of them and another five minutes later, I arrived at the said park that was filled with families and couples sitting beneath the cherry blossom trees.

It’s already the middle of the spring season and the trees’ peak bloom date has long passed. Still, the trees looked beautiful and being beneath them was kind of relaxing.

I walked around the periphery of the park and arrived at an isolated bench that was suspiciously deserted. Sitting on that bench were the two girls I was going to meet.

Although there were still more than 50 meters between us, Himeko stood up instantly as soon as she saw me approaching their location. Beside her, Itou also noticed me and even though I couldn’t make out her face yet, judging from how her eyebrows were facing knitted, she was surely glaring hatefully at me.

While Himeko was wearing a frilly yellow dress that screams conservative, Itou was wearing a purple hoodie, a short skirt and black stockings.

That little sister of hers was truly not here for a date. She was even holding onto a cap that she would probably wear later when we began moving.

As for why this place was desolate, there’s probably one reason why Itou used her power to screen people from approaching them.

Perhaps, apart from me, everyone who would try to go to this part of the park would be blocked by someone or something.

Is this how rich heirs use their influence?

Either way, if she was daring to use those despite the risk of it being reported to her father, she’s probably also considerate about this date of her precious Onee-sama, especially since this was her first time going out on a weekend. She couldn’t deny how Himeko was blooming this time.

Perhaps one of the reasons why she insisted on going with us was to observe her sister’s change.

After this date or before we separate later, I would surely talk to that girl and… straighten up the score between us.

“Himeko, for you.” I presented her the rose while acting like a real gentleman, complete with a bow as I handed it to her.

Technically, I wasn’t late. They emphasized that they would be coming here first. If I apologized for that, it would only trouble this girl.

A streak of red instantly filled Himeko’s face as she accepted the flower from me with a beautiful smile. “Thank you!”

After smelling it and holding it close to her chest, Himeko unabashedly opened her arms wide and embraced me.

When I felt her soft and seemingly weightless body her alluring fragrance wafted to my nose and it’s enough for me to return her embrace.

And while we’re already this close to each other seconds after I arrived, from the corner of my eye, I saw how Itou who was watching us clicked her tongue in envy before averting her eyes away.

Actually, I also thought about buying a flower for her but… it’s totally inappropriate. I was only here for Himeko after all and she’s not here for me.

“Itou, thank you for accompanying Himeko here. I appreciate it.”

I turned my head to the girl and as expected, her reaction to my words was swift. “I’m not here for you, hateful guy!”

With the volume of her voice raised, Himeko who was getting comfortable snuggling to my chest was alarmed as she also turned her head to look at her sister, “Ya-chan…”

“Nee-sama… I… I’m sorry.”

Himeko only needed to call out her name and she immediately apologized… Although she immediately lowered her head, I noticed that expression she had, she was sad and remorseful.

Now… I’m not here to create another rift between the sisters so I better fix this myself rather than rely on Himeko who will surely be obeyed by this girl.

“Himeko, it’s my fault. And… Itou, I apologize for what I said but it’s true, I appreciate you being here with her. If not for that, I doubt she will be able to easily go out alone.”

Himeko agreed to our date but having her leave their house alone would surely pose a challenge for her.

Now that Itou’s with her, that problem was easily resolved.

Among the inconveniences of her being present on our date, I guess it’s also convenient that she’s protecting her sister in her own way.

Otherwise, I might probably see Himeko hiding somewhere no one would be able to see her just to avoid the other people’s gazes.