This is not the fate I wanted (633-634)

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Chapter 633 "Brother~ Welcome back~" "Um... Kana, I'm back..." Repeating his daily afternoon greetings, Ketsuno Kawa greeted Kana, who was waiting for him at the entrance, before returning to his familiar home. As he passed through the living room, Toyosuke seemed to be coming out of the kitchen. Upon seeing Ketsuno Kawa, he couldn't help but smile gently and say, "Kawa, you're back~" "Um... Sister... I'm back..." Unlike when he greeted Kana, Ketsuno Kawa felt his heart suddenly race upon hearing Toyosuke's words. A strange feeling welled up inside him, making him unsure how to face her. Fortunately, he managed to maintain his composure in front of Kana, forcing a smile as he responded. "When will these days... end...? I don't want to live like this anymore..." After tossing his schoolbag to the ground, Ketsuno Kawa sat at his desk, holding his head in his hands, muttering to himself in anguish. Because Kana was still in the living room and hadn't followed, Ketsunokawa had this troubled and pained expression. To be honest, what happened in the World Conquest Club that afternoon, while frustrating and troublesome for Ketsunokawa, was also a rare opportunity for him to temporarily set aside his other worries and relax. After all, being with the naturally cheerful and carefree Yu-senpai, he might unconsciously be infected by her relaxed temperament. However, as soon as the event ended, after parting ways with Ayumi Fuuka and returning home, the deep-seated worries and anxieties surged up again, especially after seeing his older sister, Toyosuke. Moreover, his worries weren't just about his sister, but also about Alice and Tsukikage-sensei. His sister's situation made even his last haven at home feel uneasy. Previously, although his sister had done some things that crossed the line, he was only worried about how to face her. But now, after the direct and obvious stimulation last weekend, he was completely uneasy. Although the most taboo relationship had already occurred between him and Kana, even with their closest blood ties, he still had a direct sexual relationship with his own sister, and not just once or twice. This was because Kana genuinely loved him, and he, in turn, harbored feelings for her. To be honest, he initially didn't know he would develop feelings for his sister, nor did he know when he had developed feelings for Kana. It was possible that Kana's determination and the genuine, intense emotions she expressed during their time together moved him, and he reciprocated those feelings. Or perhaps these feelings had existed for a while before that. He didn't know the truth; after all, he knew he was incredibly oblivious. It was precisely because of this uncertainty that he once doubted Kana's feelings, feeling confused and uneasy. However, this unease and confusion were completely dispelled by Kana's sincere and sweet emotions, allowing Kiyonokawa to finally make up his mind to accept this forbidden love with Kana, regardless of future public opinion and setbacks, and to protect her from any harm from now on. However, his situation with his sister was completely different from his feelings for Kana. His sister's feelings for him did not include the kind of love Kana had; their relationship was simply one of sibling affection. Therefore, his sister's actions made him feel very frightened and unfamiliar. This made him increasingly confused and at a loss about how to handle his relationship with his sister, especially regarding the erroneous perceptions. Even if he refuted them, it was useless. Kiyonokawa also had a premonition that if things continued like this, things would only get worse, and his sister might become increasingly daring in her actions. Besides his sister's situation, Alice's matter was arguably his most pressing headache. As a noblewoman, Alice's actions differed from ordinary people; otherwise, she wouldn't have so easily committed what could be considered a crime last week. His failure to persuade Alice today only intensified his anxieties and pain about the future. Her obsessive thoughts and ideas terrified him. Although Alice claimed to like him, this morbid affection was difficult for him to accept. He even had the thought that he should never have met her in the first place. Otherwise, so many girls' futures wouldn't have been altered, implicated, and subjected to such humiliation and suffering. The events that befell the original girls in the service club last week alone had a profound impact on their lives, changing their normal school lives. And that didn't even include the "friends" Alice had supposedly trained. Therefore, Ketsunogawa felt deep guilt and self-reproach towards those girls, and this very emotion amplified his inner torment. As for Teacher Yueying's matter, it was perhaps much less significant than the issues involving his sister and Alice. What had once been his greatest source of distress and frustration now seemed insignificant. After all, for Ketsuno, being hurt and tormented himself was less important than the suffering of others. Of course, being held hostage by Yueying wasn't easy for him either. More than the psychological resistance to being forced into a relationship by Yueying, he felt a deep-seated guilt and unease about this act, which was tantamount to betraying Shirane, Shirarei, and Maki. With so many complex issues intertwined, he naturally felt deeply troubled and increasingly lost about his future, completely unsure of what to do. Despite having secretly made up his mind over the weekend after Yuka's performance, Alice's merciless denial and mockery today easily shook that resolve, making his already weary mind even more uneasy. Lying slumped over his desk, staring at the alarm clock with distress, he suddenly recalled Kana's words to him when he had a cold and fever. At that time, she seemed to have guessed something about what had happened to him. Unlike his previous hazy state during the cold, his mind was clear now, and he naturally remembered how he had returned home. Although he had taken a quick shower before going home, the traces left by having been with so many women weren't so easily washed away. More or less, the scent of those women would still linger on him, something his sister, known for her keen sense of smell, could easily detect. Perhaps it was because of this that Kana began to guess what had happened to him and said those words. He thought he should tell Kana everything that had happened to him. After all, Kana was much smarter than him, both in studies and in life. Perhaps she could help him get out of this painful state and give him advice. But as soon as this thought came to mind, he rejected it again. He didn't want Kana to be hurt because of him. If it would hurt her, he would rather continue to suffer like this. "Woof woof." In the midst of these conflicting thoughts, Ketsuno suddenly felt like he heard a dog barking. At first, he thought it was his imagination, but he quickly realized that it was Ketsuno barking! To be honest, since Ketsuno had been taken care of by Toyosuke, Ketsuno felt like he had seen her very little. His sister would let her out during the day, but at night she seemed to keep her locked in her room. This made Ketsuno feel a little strange, since Ketsuno was still a puppy, and if her fur fell out, it would easily make the room dirty. But now wasn't the time to think about that. Keigo stood up and, following the sound of Koko's barking, arrived at Toyosuke's door. It seemed that because Toyosuke had left Koko in the room and gone straight to cook, Koko was now barking excitedly, perhaps sensing Keigo's return. In this respect, Koko might have a strange resemblance to Kana. As if sensing Keigo's arrival, Koko's barking inside the room seemed to intensify, so Keigo didn't hesitate and instinctively opened the unlocked door, letting Koko out. "Woof woof~" As soon as the door opened, Koko jumped out happily. Seeing Keigo, she became even more excited, circling him several times before stopping. Then, very affectionately, she placed her front paws on Keigo's calves, her adorable big eyes fixed on him, tongue lolling out, wagging her tail happily, as if wanting Keigo to pet her. After spending some time with Keroberos, Yukino Kawa roughly understood the meaning behind Keroberos's actions.Feeling a pang of curiosity, he crouched down and gently stroked its head. Keko half-closed its eyes and tilted its head slightly, seemingly enjoying the touch. This behavior even made Keko seem similar to Kana. Of course, comparing Kana to a puppy was somewhat rude, but Keko was simply trying to express their shared cuteness and affectionate nature. Seeing Keko's adorable actions calmed Keko considerably. His previously troubled mind, burdened by worries and thoughts, felt much lighter, which seemed quite unbelievable. Thinking back to his initial encounter with Keko, it was indeed incredible. He had only been buying a drink during break time when he unexpectedly bumped into Keko and was followed around like a master. He supposed it was fate. Of course, Keigo still occasionally wondered where it came from. It didn't seem like a stray dog, but despite posting notices everywhere to find its owner, no one had contacted it. However, Keigo felt a sense of relief about this situation. After spending so many days together, he had practically considered it part of the family, and he knew he would be very reluctant to part with it. He imagined Kana and his sister felt the same way. He chuckled and shook his head, then instinctively looked ahead. But upon seeing the room, he paused slightly, realizing he had opened his sister's door without permission. While this wasn't important to family, and he wouldn't mind someone opening his door—he didn't have any secrets to hide—and as family, Keigo wouldn't have such thoughts. However, he knew that generally, girls don't like others entering their rooms without permission, as their clothing is considered private, and girls tend to have more secrets than boys. Therefore, he usually knocked before entering Kana's room. But this time, hearing Kana's cries, coupled with his own anxieties, made him somewhat unsettled, so he opened the door without thinking. Now, having calmed down, he wondered if he had done something wrong. Although he thought his sister wouldn't get angry over something so ordinary, given her gentle nature, her recent strange behavior made him unsure. To be honest, it had been several years since he last entered his sister's room. This wasn't to say his sister wouldn't let him in, but rather that there had never been a need to enter her room. After all, his sister was the one who cleaned it, and she was usually the one who came to him for help. So, looking back, it had indeed been a long time since he'd been in his sister's room. He'd been to Kana's room quite often, though mostly it was Kana who dragged him there. Because the lights weren't on, the room was rather dim, the only light coming from the hallway. Therefore, Yukino couldn't clearly see the layout of his sister's room, only that there seemed to be some paintings hanging on the walls. There was a large teddy bear on the bed, but this bear didn't give him the impression that his sister was surprisingly cute. The reason was simple: it was a birthday gift from their parents when they were still alive. At the time, Toyosuke hadn't really liked the gift. Approaching middle school and becoming a little precocious, she felt that toys like this were only suitable for her younger sister, Kana. For someone her age, holding such a toy seemed too childish. So, for a while, Toyosuke had left the toy in a corner of the room. However, after her parents passed away, she naturally cherished the few remaining mementos they had given her. Now, seeing that after six years, this doll was still kept by her bedside, Kiyonokawa could understand that his sister probably still hadn't let go of their parents, which made him feel a little sad. "Woof woof!" As if sensing the sadness emanating from Ketsunokawa, Kero, whose head was still being gently pressed by Ketsunokawa's hands, let out a soft woof. However, at Kero's woof, Ketsunokawa also came to her senses, forcing a faint smile onto her face. While continuing to stroke Kero's head, she said softly, "Kero, don't worry about me~ So many years have passed... I made up my mind long ago... not to let myself be enveloped by sadness... Otherwise, Mom and Dad in heaven wouldn't be happy, and Kana and my sister would be unhappy too..." "Woof woof!" Kero naturally tilted her head in response to Ketsunokawa's words. Seeing Xiao Ke's adorable, seemingly puzzled expression, Keino chuckled self-deprecatingly. "I really am... saying such incomprehensible things to you... But you wouldn't understand me anyway... I feel like I'm starting to resemble Ye Lin..." After muttering to himself for a few moments, Keino sighed softly, no longer focusing on past memories. After all, as he had said before, constantly dwelling on the past would only intensify the pain. What was more important now was to maintain harmony with his family and cherish the present life—something his parents undoubtedly hoped for. Thinking this, Keino seemed to understand something, and silently made a decision about his sister. He absolutely didn't want to lose this stable and warm life, so he would work hard for it and explain the situation to his sister. Moreover, her older sister was much smarter than she had imagined, consistently ranking at the top of her class in school. Perhaps, in this family, only her own academic abilities were average. Thinking of this, Ketsuno felt much more relaxed. Although the pain and worries still lingered, at least the fog before her eyes had parted slightly, giving her a clear goal to take action. After shifting her attention back to Koko, Ketsuno's gaze fell on the desk not far away. The light from the hallway allowed him, whose eyesight was fairly normal, to barely make out the items on the desk. Besides the stacks of books, the desk was mostly filled with various stationery items, and even some things that Ketsuno couldn't name. In the center of the desk was a sketchbook, which made Ketsuno slightly curious and surprised. He remembered that his sister wasn't a painting major; did she perhaps have an interest in painting? Thinking about it this way, it seems quite possible. After all, her older sister usually stays at home alone. Besides necessary housework, she must have a lot of free time during the day. It's unlikely she spends all that free time sleeping or just sitting around daydreaming. Besides, she hasn't shown any particular interest in watching TV. So, it seems she dedicates her time to her hobby of painting. Of course, it's also possible she's self-studying professional courses at school, but considering the stationery and sketchbooks on her desk, Keino Kawa's earlier thought seems more plausible. While having this thought, Keino Kawa became very curious about what kind of paintings her sister usually paints. So, he couldn't help but stand up and slowly walk towards the room, stopping only at the desk. Picking up the sketchbook on the desk, in the dim light, Keino Kawa saw four beautiful, delicate characters written at the top: Keino Toyosuke. Below the name was a date, about two years different from the current date, seemingly indicating when Toyosuke used this sketchbook. This made Keino Kawa even more curious about what her sister had painted in the past two years. "Konokawa, what are you doing in my room?" Just as Kiyonokawa was about to open the sketchbook, Toyosu's voice suddenly rang out, startling Kiyonokawa. He turned around, looked at Toyosu standing in the doorway, scratched his head, and said apologetically, "Sister, I'm sorry. I heard Kei's cries, so I entered your room without your permission..." Toyosu glanced at the unopened sketchbook in Kiyonokawa's hand before returning her gaze to Kiyonokawa's face, smiling gently, "Sister doesn't mean to blame you, just a little strange~ And now, Kiyonokawa, the food is ready. I came upstairs to call you to eat together~"This behavior even made Keito feel that she and Kana had something in common. Of course, comparing Kana to a puppy was indeed a bit rude, but what Keito wanted to express was simply that they shared cuteness and a tendency to be affectionate. Seeing the other's adorable actions, Keito's mood calmed down a lot. Her brain, which had been troubled by worries and thoughts, was now much lighter, which seemed quite incredible. However, thinking back to how she first met Keito, it was indeed quite unbelievable. She had only gone to buy a drink during a break between classes, but she unexpectedly ran into Keito and was followed by her like her owner. Thinking about it, it was a kind of fate. Of course, Keito still occasionally wondered where Keito came from. She didn't seem to be a stray dog. However, after that period, although she posted various notices to find the dog's original owner, no one had contacted her yet. But Keito actually felt a sense of relief about this situation. After spending so many days together, Keito had almost considered the dog as part of the family. If it really came time to part, she would definitely feel very reluctant. Kana and her sister probably share the same opinion on this point. After shaking his head with a light laugh, Yukino instinctively looked ahead, but paused slightly upon seeing the scene in the room. He realized he had opened his sister's door without permission. While this wasn't actually important as family, and he wouldn't mind someone opening his door—after all, he didn't have any shameful secrets hidden there, and as family, Yukino wouldn't have such thoughts—he knew that generally, girls disliked others entering their rooms without permission. After all, a girl's clothing alone could be considered private, and girls tend to have more secrets than boys. Therefore, he usually knocked before entering Kana's room. This time, however, hearing Xiao Ke's cry, coupled with his own anxieties, had made him somewhat unsettled. Without thinking, he opened the door. Now, having calmed down, he still felt he might have done something wrong. Although he believed his sister wouldn't get angry over such a trivial matter—given her gentle nature, she shouldn't mind—her recent strange behavior made him unsure. To be honest, it had been several years since he last entered his sister's room. It wasn't that his sister wouldn't let him in, but rather that there had never been a need. After all, she was the one who cleaned the room, and she usually came to him when there was something to discuss. So, thinking back, it had indeed been a long time since he'd been in his sister's room. He often went into Kana's room, though mostly when Kana dragged him there. Because the lights weren't on, the room was rather dim, the only light coming from the hallway. Therefore, he couldn't clearly see the layout of his sister's room, only that there seemed to be some paintings hanging on the walls. On the bed was a large teddy bear, but this doll didn't give him the impression that his older sister was unexpectedly cute. The reason was simple: it was a birthday gift their parents had given her. At the time, Toyosuke hadn't really liked the gift. Approaching middle school and becoming slightly precocious, she felt that toys like teddy bears were only suitable for her younger sister, Kana. She felt it was too childish for someone her age to be carrying such a doll, so for a while, the doll was relegated to a corner of her room. However, after their passing, as one of the few remaining mementos they had given her, it naturally became very precious to her. Seeing that after six years, the doll was still kept by her bedside, Ketsuno could understand that his sister probably hadn't let go of their parents, which stirred a faint sadness in his heart. "Woof woof!" As if sensing the sadness emanating from Ketsunokawa, Kero, whose head was still being gently pressed by Ketsunokawa's hands, let out a soft woof. However, at Kero's woof, Ketsunokawa also came to her senses, forcing a faint smile onto her face. While continuing to stroke Kero's head, she said softly, "Kero, don't worry about me~ So many years have passed... I made up my mind long ago... not to let myself be enveloped by sadness... Otherwise, Mom and Dad in heaven wouldn't be happy, and Kana and my sister would be unhappy too..." "Woof woof!" Kero naturally tilted her head in response to Ketsunokawa's words. Seeing Xiao Ke's adorable, seemingly puzzled expression, Keino chuckled self-deprecatingly. "I really am... saying such incomprehensible things to you... But you wouldn't understand me anyway... I feel like I'm starting to resemble Ye Lin..." After muttering to himself for a few moments, Keino sighed softly, no longer focusing on past memories. After all, as he had said before, constantly dwelling on the past would only intensify the pain. What was more important now was to maintain harmony with his family and cherish the present life—something his parents undoubtedly hoped for. Thinking this, Keino seemed to understand something, and silently made a decision about his sister. He absolutely didn't want to lose this stable and warm life, so he would work hard for it and explain the situation to his sister. Moreover, her older sister was much smarter than she had imagined, consistently ranking at the top of her class in school. Perhaps, in this family, only her own academic abilities were average. Thinking of this, Ketsuno felt much more relaxed. Although the pain and worries still lingered, at least the fog before her eyes had parted slightly, giving her a clear goal to take action. After shifting her attention back to Koko, Ketsuno's gaze fell on the desk not far away. The light from the hallway allowed him, whose eyesight was fairly normal, to barely make out the items on the desk. Besides the stacks of books, the desk was mostly filled with various stationery items, and even some things that Ketsuno couldn't name. In the center of the desk was a sketchbook, which made Ketsuno slightly curious and surprised. He remembered that his sister wasn't a painting major; did she perhaps have an interest in painting? Thinking about it this way, it seems quite possible. After all, her older sister usually stays at home alone. Besides necessary housework, she must have a lot of free time during the day. It's unlikely she spends all that free time sleeping or just sitting around daydreaming. Besides, she hasn't shown any particular interest in watching TV. So, it seems she dedicates her time to her hobby of painting. Of course, it's also possible she's self-studying professional courses at school, but considering the stationery and sketchbooks on her desk, Keino Kawa's earlier thought seems more plausible. While having this thought, Keino Kawa became very curious about what kind of paintings her sister usually paints. So, he couldn't help but stand up and slowly walk towards the room, stopping only at the desk. Picking up the sketchbook on the desk, in the dim light, Keino Kawa saw four beautiful, delicate characters written at the top: Keino Toyosuke. Below the name was a date, about two years different from the current date, seemingly indicating when Toyosuke used this sketchbook. This made Keino Kawa even more curious about what her sister had painted in the past two years. "Konokawa, what are you doing in my room?" Just as Kiyonokawa was about to open the sketchbook, Toyosu's voice suddenly rang out, startling Kiyonokawa. He turned around, looked at Toyosu standing in the doorway, scratched his head, and said apologetically, "Sister, I'm sorry. I heard Kei's cries, so I entered your room without your permission..." Toyosu glanced at the unopened sketchbook in Kiyonokawa's hand before returning her gaze to Kiyonokawa's face, smiling gently, "Sister doesn't mean to blame you, just a little strange~ And now, Kiyonokawa, the food is ready. I came upstairs to call you to eat together~"This behavior even made Keito feel that she and Kana had something in common. Of course, comparing Kana to a puppy was indeed a bit rude, but what Keito wanted to express was simply that they shared cuteness and a tendency to be affectionate. Seeing the other's adorable actions, Keito's mood calmed down a lot. Her brain, which had been troubled by worries and thoughts, was now much lighter, which seemed quite incredible. However, thinking back to how she first met Keito, it was indeed quite unbelievable. She had only gone to buy a drink during a break between classes, but she unexpectedly ran into Keito and was followed by her like her owner. Thinking about it, it was a kind of fate. Of course, Keito still occasionally wondered where Keito came from. She didn't seem to be a stray dog. However, after that period, although she posted various notices to find the dog's original owner, no one had contacted her yet. But Keito actually felt a sense of relief about this situation. After spending so many days together, Keito had almost considered the dog as part of the family. If it really came time to part, she would definitely feel very reluctant. Kana and her sister probably share the same opinion on this point. After shaking his head with a light laugh, Yukino instinctively looked ahead, but paused slightly upon seeing the scene in the room. He realized he had opened his sister's door without permission. While this wasn't actually important as family, and he wouldn't mind someone opening his door—after all, he didn't have any shameful secrets hidden there, and as family, Yukino wouldn't have such thoughts—he knew that generally, girls disliked others entering their rooms without permission. After all, a girl's clothing alone could be considered private, and girls tend to have more secrets than boys. Therefore, he usually knocked before entering Kana's room. This time, however, hearing Xiao Ke's cry, coupled with his own anxieties, had made him somewhat unsettled. Without thinking, he opened the door. Now, having calmed down, he still felt he might have done something wrong. Although he believed his sister wouldn't get angry over such a trivial matter—given her gentle nature, she shouldn't mind—her recent strange behavior made him unsure. To be honest, it had been several years since he last entered his sister's room. It wasn't that his sister wouldn't let him in, but rather that there had never been a need. After all, she was the one who cleaned the room, and she usually came to him when there was something to discuss. So, thinking back, it had indeed been a long time since he'd been in his sister's room. He often went into Kana's room, though mostly when Kana dragged him there. Because the lights weren't on, the room was rather dim, the only light coming from the hallway. Therefore, he couldn't clearly see the layout of his sister's room, only that there seemed to be some paintings hanging on the walls. On the bed was a large teddy bear, but this doll didn't give him the impression that his older sister was unexpectedly cute. The reason was simple: it was a birthday gift their parents had given her. At the time, Toyosuke hadn't really liked the gift. Approaching middle school and becoming slightly precocious, she felt that toys like teddy bears were only suitable for her younger sister, Kana. She felt it was too childish for someone her age to be carrying such a doll, so for a while, the doll was relegated to a corner of her room. However, after their passing, as one of the few remaining mementos they had given her, it naturally became very precious to her. Seeing that after six years, the doll was still kept by her bedside, Ketsuno could understand that his sister probably hadn't let go of their parents, which stirred a faint sadness in his heart. "Woof woof!" As if sensing the sadness emanating from Ketsunokawa, Kero, whose head was still being gently pressed by Ketsunokawa's hands, let out a soft woof. However, at Kero's woof, Ketsunokawa also came to her senses, forcing a faint smile onto her face. While continuing to stroke Kero's head, she said softly, "Kero, don't worry about me~ So many years have passed... I made up my mind long ago... not to let myself be enveloped by sadness... Otherwise, Mom and Dad in heaven wouldn't be happy, and Kana and my sister would be unhappy too..." "Woof woof!" Kero naturally tilted her head in response to Ketsunokawa's words. Seeing Xiao Ke's adorable, seemingly puzzled expression, Keino chuckled self-deprecatingly. "I really am... saying such incomprehensible things to you... But you wouldn't understand me anyway... I feel like I'm starting to resemble Ye Lin..." After muttering to himself for a few moments, Keino sighed softly, no longer focusing on past memories. After all, as he had said before, constantly dwelling on the past would only intensify the pain. What was more important now was to maintain harmony with his family and cherish the present life—something his parents undoubtedly hoped for. Thinking this, Keino seemed to understand something, and silently made a decision about his sister. He absolutely didn't want to lose this stable and warm life, so he would work hard for it and explain the situation to his sister. Moreover, her older sister was much smarter than she had imagined, consistently ranking at the top of her class in school. Perhaps, in this family, only her own academic abilities were average. Thinking of this, Ketsuno felt much more relaxed. Although the pain and worries still lingered, at least the fog before her eyes had parted slightly, giving her a clear goal to take action. After shifting her attention back to Koko, Ketsuno's gaze fell on the desk not far away. The light from the hallway allowed him, whose eyesight was fairly normal, to barely make out the items on the desk. Besides the stacks of books, the desk was mostly filled with various stationery items, and even some things that Ketsuno couldn't name. In the center of the desk was a sketchbook, which made Ketsuno slightly curious and surprised. He remembered that his sister wasn't a painting major; did she perhaps have an interest in painting? Thinking about it this way, it seems quite possible. After all, her older sister usually stays at home alone. Besides necessary housework, she must have a lot of free time during the day. It's unlikely she spends all that free time sleeping or just sitting around daydreaming. Besides, she hasn't shown any particular interest in watching TV. So, it seems she dedicates her time to her hobby of painting. Of course, it's also possible she's self-studying professional courses at school, but considering the stationery and sketchbooks on her desk, Keino Kawa's earlier thought seems more plausible. While having this thought, Keino Kawa became very curious about what kind of paintings her sister usually paints. So, he couldn't help but stand up and slowly walk towards the room, stopping only at the desk. Picking up the sketchbook on the desk, in the dim light, Keino Kawa saw four beautiful, delicate characters written at the top: Keino Toyosuke. Below the name was a date, about two years different from the current date, seemingly indicating when Toyosuke used this sketchbook. This made Keino Kawa even more curious about what her sister had painted in the past two years. "Konokawa, what are you doing in my room?" Just as Kiyonokawa was about to open the sketchbook, Toyosu's voice suddenly rang out, startling Kiyonokawa. He turned around, looked at Toyosu standing in the doorway, scratched his head, and said apologetically, "Sister, I'm sorry. I heard Kei's cries, so I entered your room without your permission..." Toyosu glanced at the unopened sketchbook in Kiyonokawa's hand before returning her gaze to Kiyonokawa's face, smiling gently, "Sister doesn't mean to blame you, just a little strange~ And now, Kiyonokawa, the food is ready. I came upstairs to call you to eat together~"The encounter with Xiao Ke was truly unbelievable. He was just buying a drink during break between classes when he unexpectedly bumped into Xiao Ke, who then followed him around like her owner. It was quite a coincidence, really. Of course, Keito still occasionally wondered where Xiao Ke came from. She didn't seem like a stray dog. Despite posting notices everywhere to find her owner, no one had contacted her yet. However, Keito felt a sense of relief. After spending so many days together, he had practically considered her family, and parting ways would be incredibly difficult. He imagined Kana and his sister felt the same way. He chuckled and shook his head, then instinctively looked ahead. But upon seeing the room, he paused, realizing he had opened his sister's door without permission. Although as family, this wasn't really important, and he wouldn't mind someone opening his door—after all, he didn't have any embarrassing secrets hidden in his room, and as family who had always relied on each other, Yukino wouldn't have such thoughts—he still knew that generally, girls didn't like others entering their rooms without permission, since a girl's clothing alone could be considered private, and girls tend to have more secrets than boys. So, he usually knocked before entering Kana's room. But this time, hearing Kana's cries, coupled with his own anxieties, made him somewhat uneasy, so he opened the door without thinking. Now, after calming down, he still felt he might have done something wrong. Although he thought his sister wouldn't get angry over such a trivial matter, given her gentle nature, her recent strange behavior made Yukino unsure. To be honest, it had been several years since he last entered his sister's room. This wasn't to say his sister wouldn't let him in, but rather that there had never been a need to enter her room. After all, his sister was the one who cleaned it, and she was usually the one who came to him for help. So, looking back, it had indeed been a long time since he'd been in his sister's room. He'd been to Kana's room quite often, though mostly it was Kana who dragged him there. Because the lights weren't on, the room was rather dim, the only light coming from the hallway. Therefore, Yukino couldn't clearly see the layout of his sister's room, only that there seemed to be some paintings hanging on the walls. There was a large teddy bear on the bed, but this bear didn't give him the impression that his sister was surprisingly cute. The reason was simple: it was a birthday gift from their parents when they were still alive. At the time, Toyosuke hadn't really liked the gift. Approaching middle school and becoming a little precocious, she felt that toys like this were only suitable for her younger sister, Kana. For someone her age, holding such a toy seemed too childish. So, for a while, Toyosuke had left the toy in a corner of the room. However, after her parents passed away, she naturally cherished the few remaining mementos they had given her. Now, seeing that after six years, this doll was still kept by her bedside, Kiyonokawa could understand that his sister probably still hadn't let go of their parents, which made him feel a little sad. "Woof woof!" As if sensing the sadness emanating from Ketsunokawa, Kero, whose head was still being gently pressed by Ketsunokawa's hands, let out a soft woof. However, at Kero's woof, Ketsunokawa also came to her senses, forcing a faint smile onto her face. While continuing to stroke Kero's head, she said softly, "Kero, don't worry about me~ So many years have passed... I made up my mind long ago... not to let myself be enveloped by sadness... Otherwise, Mom and Dad in heaven wouldn't be happy, and Kana and my sister would be unhappy too..." "Woof woof!" Kero naturally tilted her head in response to Ketsunokawa's words. Seeing Xiao Ke's adorable, seemingly puzzled expression, Keino chuckled self-deprecatingly. "I really am... saying such incomprehensible things to you... But you wouldn't understand me anyway... I feel like I'm starting to resemble Ye Lin..." After muttering to himself for a few moments, Keino sighed softly, no longer focusing on past memories. After all, as he had said before, constantly dwelling on the past would only intensify the pain. What was more important now was to maintain harmony with his family and cherish the present life—something his parents undoubtedly hoped for. Thinking this, Keino seemed to understand something, and silently made a decision about his sister. He absolutely didn't want to lose this stable and warm life, so he would work hard for it and explain the situation to his sister. Moreover, her older sister was much smarter than she had imagined, consistently ranking at the top of her class in school. Perhaps, in this family, only her own academic abilities were average. Thinking of this, Ketsuno felt much more relaxed. Although the pain and worries still lingered, at least the fog before her eyes had parted slightly, giving her a clear goal to take action. After shifting her attention back to Koko, Ketsuno's gaze fell on the desk not far away. The light from the hallway allowed him, whose eyesight was fairly normal, to barely make out the items on the desk. Besides the stacks of books, the desk was mostly filled with various stationery items, and even some things that Ketsuno couldn't name. In the center of the desk was a sketchbook, which made Ketsuno slightly curious and surprised. He remembered that his sister wasn't a painting major; did she perhaps have an interest in painting? Thinking about it this way, it seems quite possible. After all, her older sister usually stays at home alone. Besides necessary housework, she must have a lot of free time during the day. It's unlikely she spends all that free time sleeping or just sitting around daydreaming. Besides, she hasn't shown any particular interest in watching TV. So, it seems she dedicates her time to her hobby of painting. Of course, it's also possible she's self-studying professional courses at school, but considering the stationery and sketchbooks on her desk, Keino Kawa's earlier thought seems more plausible. While having this thought, Keino Kawa became very curious about what kind of paintings her sister usually paints. So, he couldn't help but stand up and slowly walk towards the room, stopping only at the desk. Picking up the sketchbook on the desk, in the dim light, Keino Kawa saw four beautiful, delicate characters written at the top: Keino Toyosuke. Below the name was a date, about two years different from the current date, seemingly indicating when Toyosuke used this sketchbook. This made Keino Kawa even more curious about what her sister had painted in the past two years. "Konokawa, what are you doing in my room?" Just as Kiyonokawa was about to open the sketchbook, Toyosu's voice suddenly rang out, startling Kiyonokawa. He turned around, looked at Toyosu standing in the doorway, scratched his head, and said apologetically, "Sister, I'm sorry. I heard Kei's cries, so I entered your room without your permission..." Toyosu glanced at the unopened sketchbook in Kiyonokawa's hand before returning her gaze to Kiyonokawa's face, smiling gently, "Sister doesn't mean to blame you, just a little strange~ And now, Kiyonokawa, the food is ready. I came upstairs to call you to eat together~"The encounter with Xiao Ke was truly unbelievable. He was just buying a drink during break between classes when he unexpectedly bumped into Xiao Ke, who then followed him around like her owner. It was quite a coincidence, really. Of course, Keito still occasionally wondered where Xiao Ke came from. She didn't seem like a stray dog. Despite posting notices everywhere to find her owner, no one had contacted her yet. However, Keito felt a sense of relief. After spending so many days together, he had practically considered her family, and parting ways would be incredibly difficult. He imagined Kana and his sister felt the same way. He chuckled and shook his head, then instinctively looked ahead. But upon seeing the room, he paused, realizing he had opened his sister's door without permission. Although as family, this wasn't really important, and he wouldn't mind someone opening his door—after all, he didn't have any embarrassing secrets hidden in his room, and as family who had always relied on each other, Yukino wouldn't have such thoughts—he still knew that generally, girls didn't like others entering their rooms without permission, since a girl's clothing alone could be considered private, and girls tend to have more secrets than boys. So, he usually knocked before entering Kana's room. But this time, hearing Kana's cries, coupled with his own anxieties, made him somewhat uneasy, so he opened the door without thinking. Now, after calming down, he still felt he might have done something wrong. Although he thought his sister wouldn't get angry over such a trivial matter, given her gentle nature, her recent strange behavior made Yukino unsure. To be honest, it had been several years since he last entered his sister's room. This wasn't to say his sister wouldn't let him in, but rather that there had never been a need to enter her room. After all, his sister was the one who cleaned it, and she was usually the one who came to him for help. So, looking back, it had indeed been a long time since he'd been in his sister's room. He'd been to Kana's room quite often, though mostly it was Kana who dragged him there. Because the lights weren't on, the room was rather dim, the only light coming from the hallway. Therefore, Yukino couldn't clearly see the layout of his sister's room, only that there seemed to be some paintings hanging on the walls. There was a large teddy bear on the bed, but this bear didn't give him the impression that his sister was surprisingly cute. The reason was simple: it was a birthday gift from their parents when they were still alive. At the time, Toyosuke hadn't really liked the gift. Approaching middle school and becoming a little precocious, she felt that toys like this were only suitable for her younger sister, Kana. For someone her age, holding such a toy seemed too childish. So, for a while, Toyosuke had left the toy in a corner of the room. However, after her parents passed away, she naturally cherished the few remaining mementos they had given her. Now, seeing that after six years, this doll was still kept by her bedside, Kiyonokawa could understand that his sister probably still hadn't let go of their parents, which made him feel a little sad. "Woof woof!" As if sensing the sadness emanating from Ketsunokawa, Kero, whose head was still being gently pressed by Ketsunokawa's hands, let out a soft woof. However, at Kero's woof, Ketsunokawa also came to her senses, forcing a faint smile onto her face. While continuing to stroke Kero's head, she said softly, "Kero, don't worry about me~ So many years have passed... I made up my mind long ago... not to let myself be enveloped by sadness... Otherwise, Mom and Dad in heaven wouldn't be happy, and Kana and my sister would be unhappy too..." "Woof woof!" Kero naturally tilted her head in response to Ketsunokawa's words. Seeing Xiao Ke's adorable, seemingly puzzled expression, Keino chuckled self-deprecatingly. "I really am... saying such incomprehensible things to you... But you wouldn't understand me anyway... I feel like I'm starting to resemble Ye Lin..." After muttering to himself for a few moments, Keino sighed softly, no longer focusing on past memories. After all, as he had said before, constantly dwelling on the past would only intensify the pain. What was more important now was to maintain harmony with his family and cherish the present life—something his parents undoubtedly hoped for. Thinking this, Keino seemed to understand something, and silently made a decision about his sister. He absolutely didn't want to lose this stable and warm life, so he would work hard for it and explain the situation to his sister. Moreover, her older sister was much smarter than she had imagined, consistently ranking at the top of her class in school. Perhaps, in this family, only her own academic abilities were average. Thinking of this, Ketsuno felt much more relaxed. Although the pain and worries still lingered, at least the fog before her eyes had parted slightly, giving her a clear goal to take action. After shifting her attention back to Koko, Ketsuno's gaze fell on the desk not far away. The light from the hallway allowed him, whose eyesight was fairly normal, to barely make out the items on the desk. Besides the stacks of books, the desk was mostly filled with various stationery items, and even some things that Ketsuno couldn't name. In the center of the desk was a sketchbook, which made Ketsuno slightly curious and surprised. He remembered that his sister wasn't a painting major; did she perhaps have an interest in painting? Thinking about it this way, it seems quite possible. After all, her older sister usually stays at home alone. Besides necessary housework, she must have a lot of free time during the day. It's unlikely she spends all that free time sleeping or just sitting around daydreaming. Besides, she hasn't shown any particular interest in watching TV. So, it seems she dedicates her time to her hobby of painting. Of course, it's also possible she's self-studying professional courses at school, but considering the stationery and sketchbooks on her desk, Keino Kawa's earlier thought seems more plausible. While having this thought, Keino Kawa became very curious about what kind of paintings her sister usually paints. So, he couldn't help but stand up and slowly walk towards the room, stopping only at the desk. Picking up the sketchbook on the desk, in the dim light, Keino Kawa saw four beautiful, delicate characters written at the top: Keino Toyosuke. Below the name was a date, about two years different from the current date, seemingly indicating when Toyosuke used this sketchbook. This made Keino Kawa even more curious about what her sister had painted in the past two years. "Konokawa, what are you doing in my room?" Just as Kiyonokawa was about to open the sketchbook, Toyosu's voice suddenly rang out, startling Kiyonokawa. He turned around, looked at Toyosu standing in the doorway, scratched his head, and said apologetically, "Sister, I'm sorry. I heard Kei's cries, so I entered your room without your permission..." Toyosu glanced at the unopened sketchbook in Kiyonokawa's hand before returning her gaze to Kiyonokawa's face, smiling gently, "Sister doesn't mean to blame you, just a little strange~ And now, Kiyonokawa, the food is ready. I came upstairs to call you to eat together~"Seeing the scene in the room, he was slightly taken aback, realizing that he had opened his sister's door without permission. While this wasn't actually important as family, and he wouldn't mind someone opening his door—after all, he didn't have any shameful secrets hidden there, and as family, he knew his sister wouldn't have such thoughts—he still knew that girls generally disliked others entering their rooms without permission. Girls' clothing was considered private, and they tended to have more secrets than boys. So, he usually knocked before entering Kana's room. This time, however, hearing Kana's cries and his own anxieties had made him uneasy, so he opened the door without thinking. Now, calming down, he wondered if he had done something wrong. He didn't think his sister would be angry about something so ordinary, given her gentle nature, but her recent strange behavior made him unsure. To be honest, it had been several years since he last entered his sister's room. It wasn't that his sister wouldn't let him in, but rather that there had never been a need to. After all, his sister was the one who cleaned the room, and she usually came to him for help. So, thinking back, it had indeed been a long time since he'd been in his sister's room. He often went into Kana's room, though mostly it was Kana who dragged him there. Because the lights weren't on, the room was rather dim, the only light coming from the hallway. Therefore, Yukino couldn't see the specific layout of his sister's room clearly, only that there seemed to be some paintings hanging on the walls. There was a large teddy bear on the bed, but this didn't give him the impression that his sister was unexpectedly cute. The reason was simple: it was a birthday gift their parents had given her when they were still alive. At the time, Toyosuke didn't really like the gift. Approaching middle school and becoming slightly precocious, she felt that toys like dolls were only suitable for her younger sister, Kana. She felt it was too childish for someone her age to be holding such a doll. So, for a while, the doll was relegated to a corner of her room. However, after their passing, as one of the few remaining mementos they had given her, it naturally became very precious to her. Now, seeing that after six years, the doll was still kept by her bedside, Yukino could understand that his older sister probably hadn't let go of their parents, which stirred a faint sadness in his heart. "Woof woof!" As if sensing the sadness emanating from Ketsunokawa, Kero, whose head was still being gently pressed by Ketsunokawa's hands, let out a soft woof. However, at Kero's woof, Ketsunokawa also came to her senses, forcing a faint smile onto her face. While continuing to stroke Kero's head, she said softly, "Kero, don't worry about me~ So many years have passed... I made up my mind long ago... not to let myself be enveloped by sadness... Otherwise, Mom and Dad in heaven wouldn't be happy, and Kana and my sister would be unhappy too..." "Woof woof!" Kero naturally tilted her head in response to Ketsunokawa's words. Seeing Xiao Ke's adorable, seemingly puzzled expression, Keino chuckled self-deprecatingly. "I really am... saying such incomprehensible things to you... But you wouldn't understand me anyway... I feel like I'm starting to resemble Ye Lin..." After muttering to himself for a few moments, Keino sighed softly, no longer focusing on past memories. After all, as he had said before, constantly dwelling on the past would only intensify the pain. What was more important now was to maintain harmony with his family and cherish the present life—something his parents undoubtedly hoped for. Thinking this, Keino seemed to understand something, and silently made a decision about his sister. He absolutely didn't want to lose this stable and warm life, so he would work hard for it and explain the situation to his sister. Moreover, her older sister was much smarter than she had imagined, consistently ranking at the top of her class in school. Perhaps, in this family, only her own academic abilities were average. Thinking of this, Ketsuno felt much more relaxed. Although the pain and worries still lingered, at least the fog before her eyes had parted slightly, giving her a clear goal to take action. After shifting her attention back to Koko, Ketsuno's gaze fell on the desk not far away. The light from the hallway allowed him, whose eyesight was fairly normal, to barely make out the items on the desk. Besides the stacks of books, the desk was mostly filled with various stationery items, and even some things that Ketsuno couldn't name. In the center of the desk was a sketchbook, which made Ketsuno slightly curious and surprised. He remembered that his sister wasn't a painting major; did she perhaps have an interest in painting? Thinking about it this way, it seems quite possible. After all, her older sister usually stays at home alone. Besides necessary housework, she must have a lot of free time during the day. It's unlikely she spends all that free time sleeping or just sitting around daydreaming. Besides, she hasn't shown any particular interest in watching TV. So, it seems she dedicates her time to her hobby of painting. Of course, it's also possible she's self-studying professional courses at school, but considering the stationery and sketchbooks on her desk, Keino Kawa's earlier thought seems more plausible. While having this thought, Keino Kawa became very curious about what kind of paintings her sister usually paints. So, he couldn't help but stand up and slowly walk towards the room, stopping only at the desk. Picking up the sketchbook on the desk, in the dim light, Keino Kawa saw four beautiful, delicate characters written at the top: Keino Toyosuke. Below the name was a date, about two years different from the current date, seemingly indicating when Toyosuke used this sketchbook. This made Keino Kawa even more curious about what her sister had painted in the past two years. "Konokawa, what are you doing in my room?" Just as Kiyonokawa was about to open the sketchbook, Toyosu's voice suddenly rang out, startling Kiyonokawa. He turned around, looked at Toyosu standing in the doorway, scratched his head, and said apologetically, "Sister, I'm sorry. I heard Kei's cries, so I entered your room without your permission..." Toyosu glanced at the unopened sketchbook in Kiyonokawa's hand before returning her gaze to Kiyonokawa's face, smiling gently, "Sister doesn't mean to blame you, just a little strange~ And now, Kiyonokawa, the food is ready. I came upstairs to call you to eat together~"Seeing the scene in the room, he was slightly taken aback, realizing that he had opened his sister's door without permission. While this wasn't actually important as family, and he wouldn't mind someone opening his door—after all, he didn't have any shameful secrets hidden there, and as family, he knew his sister wouldn't have such thoughts—he still knew that girls generally disliked others entering their rooms without permission. Girls' clothing was considered private, and they tended to have more secrets than boys. So, he usually knocked before entering Kana's room. This time, however, hearing Kana's cries and his own anxieties had made him uneasy, so he opened the door without thinking. Now, calming down, he wondered if he had done something wrong. He didn't think his sister would be angry about something so ordinary, given her gentle nature, but her recent strange behavior made him unsure. To be honest, it had been several years since he last entered his sister's room. It wasn't that his sister wouldn't let him in, but rather that there had never been a need to. After all, his sister was the one who cleaned the room, and she usually came to him for help. So, thinking back, it had indeed been a long time since he'd been in his sister's room. He often went into Kana's room, though mostly it was Kana who dragged him there. Because the lights weren't on, the room was rather dim, the only light coming from the hallway. Therefore, Yukino couldn't see the specific layout of his sister's room clearly, only that there seemed to be some paintings hanging on the walls. There was a large teddy bear on the bed, but this didn't give him the impression that his sister was unexpectedly cute. The reason was simple: it was a birthday gift their parents had given her when they were still alive. At the time, Toyosuke didn't really like the gift. Approaching middle school and becoming slightly precocious, she felt that toys like dolls were only suitable for her younger sister, Kana. She felt it was too childish for someone her age to be holding such a doll. So, for a while, the doll was relegated to a corner of her room. However, after their passing, as one of the few remaining mementos they had given her, it naturally became very precious to her. Now, seeing that after six years, the doll was still kept by her bedside, Yukino could understand that his older sister probably hadn't let go of their parents, which stirred a faint sadness in his heart. "Woof woof!" As if sensing the sadness emanating from Ketsunokawa, Kero, whose head was still being gently pressed by Ketsunokawa's hands, let out a soft woof. However, at Kero's woof, Ketsunokawa also came to her senses, forcing a faint smile onto her face. While continuing to stroke Kero's head, she said softly, "Kero, don't worry about me~ So many years have passed... I made up my mind long ago... not to let myself be enveloped by sadness... Otherwise, Mom and Dad in heaven wouldn't be happy, and Kana and my sister would be unhappy too..." "Woof woof!" Kero naturally tilted her head in response to Ketsunokawa's words. Seeing Xiao Ke's adorable, seemingly puzzled expression, Keino chuckled self-deprecatingly. "I really am... saying such incomprehensible things to you... But you wouldn't understand me anyway... I feel like I'm starting to resemble Ye Lin..." After muttering to himself for a few moments, Keino sighed softly, no longer focusing on past memories. After all, as he had said before, constantly dwelling on the past would only intensify the pain. What was more important now was to maintain harmony with his family and cherish the present life—something his parents undoubtedly hoped for. Thinking this, Keino seemed to understand something, and silently made a decision about his sister. He absolutely didn't want to lose this stable and warm life, so he would work hard for it and explain the situation to his sister. Moreover, her older sister was much smarter than she had imagined, consistently ranking at the top of her class in school. Perhaps, in this family, only her own academic abilities were average. Thinking of this, Ketsuno felt much more relaxed. Although the pain and worries still lingered, at least the fog before her eyes had parted slightly, giving her a clear goal to take action. After shifting her attention back to Koko, Ketsuno's gaze fell on the desk not far away. The light from the hallway allowed him, whose eyesight was fairly normal, to barely make out the items on the desk. Besides the stacks of books, the desk was mostly filled with various stationery items, and even some things that Ketsuno couldn't name. In the center of the desk was a sketchbook, which made Ketsuno slightly curious and surprised. He remembered that his sister wasn't a painting major; did she perhaps have an interest in painting? Thinking about it this way, it seems quite possible. After all, her older sister usually stays at home alone. Besides necessary housework, she must have a lot of free time during the day. It's unlikely she spends all that free time sleeping or just sitting around daydreaming. Besides, she hasn't shown any particular interest in watching TV. So, it seems she dedicates her time to her hobby of painting. Of course, it's also possible she's self-studying professional courses at school, but considering the stationery and sketchbooks on her desk, Keino Kawa's earlier thought seems more plausible. While having this thought, Keino Kawa became very curious about what kind of paintings her sister usually paints. So, he couldn't help but stand up and slowly walk towards the room, stopping only at the desk. Picking up the sketchbook on the desk, in the dim light, Keino Kawa saw four beautiful, delicate characters written at the top: Keino Toyosuke. Below the name was a date, about two years different from the current date, seemingly indicating when Toyosuke used this sketchbook. This made Keino Kawa even more curious about what her sister had painted in the past two years. "Konokawa, what are you doing in my room?" Just as Kiyonokawa was about to open the sketchbook, Toyosu's voice suddenly rang out, startling Kiyonokawa. He turned around, looked at Toyosu standing in the doorway, scratched his head, and said apologetically, "Sister, I'm sorry. I heard Kei's cries, so I entered your room without your permission..." Toyosu glanced at the unopened sketchbook in Kiyonokawa's hand before returning her gaze to Kiyonokawa's face, smiling gently, "Sister doesn't mean to blame you, just a little strange~ And now, Kiyonokawa, the food is ready. I came upstairs to call you to eat together~"Therefore, Yukino couldn't clearly see the specific layout of his sister's room, only sensing that there seemed to be some paintings hanging on the walls. On the bed, there was a large teddy bear doll, but this doll didn't give him the impression that his sister was unexpectedly cute. The reason was simple: it was a birthday gift from their parents when they were alive. At the time, Toyosuke didn't really like the gift. Approaching middle school and becoming slightly precocious, she felt that toys like dolls were only suitable for her younger sister, Kana. For her age, holding such a doll seemed too childish, so for a while, Toyosuke had to leave the doll in a corner of her room. However, after their parents passed away, as one of the few remaining mementos they had given her, she naturally cherished it greatly. Now, seeing that after six years, the doll was still kept by her bedside, Yukino understood that his sister probably still hadn't let go of their parents, which stirred a faint sadness in his heart. "Woof woof!" As if sensing the sadness emanating from Ketsunokawa, Kero, whose head was still being gently pressed by Ketsunokawa's hands, let out a soft woof. However, at Kero's woof, Ketsunokawa also came to her senses, forcing a faint smile onto her face. While continuing to stroke Kero's head, she said softly, "Kero, don't worry about me~ So many years have passed... I made up my mind long ago... not to let myself be enveloped by sadness... Otherwise, Mom and Dad in heaven wouldn't be happy, and Kana and my sister would be unhappy too..." "Woof woof!" Kero naturally tilted her head in response to Ketsunokawa's words. Seeing Xiao Ke's adorable, seemingly puzzled expression, Keino chuckled self-deprecatingly. "I really am... saying such incomprehensible things to you... But you wouldn't understand me anyway... I feel like I'm starting to resemble Ye Lin..." After muttering to himself for a few moments, Keino sighed softly, no longer focusing on past memories. After all, as he had said before, constantly dwelling on the past would only intensify the pain. What was more important now was to maintain harmony with his family and cherish the present life—something his parents undoubtedly hoped for. Thinking this, Keino seemed to understand something, and silently made a decision about his sister. He absolutely didn't want to lose this stable and warm life, so he would work hard for it and explain the situation to his sister. Moreover, her older sister was much smarter than she had imagined, consistently ranking at the top of her class in school. Perhaps, in this family, only her own academic abilities were average. Thinking of this, Ketsuno felt much more relaxed. Although the pain and worries still lingered, at least the fog before her eyes had parted slightly, giving her a clear goal to take action. After shifting her attention back to Koko, Ketsuno's gaze fell on the desk not far away. The light from the hallway allowed him, whose eyesight was fairly normal, to barely make out the items on the desk. Besides the stacks of books, the desk was mostly filled with various stationery items, and even some things that Ketsuno couldn't name. In the center of the desk was a sketchbook, which made Ketsuno slightly curious and surprised. He remembered that his sister wasn't a painting major; did she perhaps have an interest in painting? Thinking about it this way, it seems quite possible. After all, her older sister usually stays at home alone. Besides necessary housework, she must have a lot of free time during the day. It's unlikely she spends all that free time sleeping or just sitting around daydreaming. Besides, she hasn't shown any particular interest in watching TV. So, it seems she dedicates her time to her hobby of painting. Of course, it's also possible she's self-studying professional courses at school, but considering the stationery and sketchbooks on her desk, Keino Kawa's earlier thought seems more plausible. While having this thought, Keino Kawa became very curious about what kind of paintings her sister usually paints. So, he couldn't help but stand up and slowly walk towards the room, stopping only at the desk. Picking up the sketchbook on the desk, in the dim light, Keino Kawa saw four beautiful, delicate characters written at the top: Keino Toyosuke. Below the name was a date, about two years different from the current date, seemingly indicating when Toyosuke used this sketchbook. This made Keino Kawa even more curious about what her sister had painted in the past two years. "Konokawa, what are you doing in my room?" Just as Kiyonokawa was about to open the sketchbook, Toyosu's voice suddenly rang out, startling Kiyonokawa. He turned around, looked at Toyosu standing in the doorway, scratched his head, and said apologetically, "Sister, I'm sorry. I heard Kei's cries, so I entered your room without your permission..." Toyosu glanced at the unopened sketchbook in Kiyonokawa's hand before returning her gaze to Kiyonokawa's face, smiling gently, "Sister doesn't mean to blame you, just a little strange~ And now, Kiyonokawa, the food is ready. I came upstairs to call you to eat together~"Therefore, Yukino couldn't clearly see the specific layout of his sister's room, only sensing that there seemed t
"Okay, I understand..." Seeing that her sister wasn't angry with her, Yukino quickly put down the sketchbook in her hand, walked out of the room and closed the door, plunging the room back into darkness. (
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