Chapter 051

「Chapter 051: So Cute」

Translator: Silver

A girl was about to fall down the stairs, only to be caught by a prince-like ikemen.

That was a typical scene in shojo manga.

In my case, I’m used to catching my sister every day, but this time it’s a bit different.

What a surprise. I was the one being caught.

“Sorry. Are you alright?”

A high-pitched and sweet voice reached my ear, but its source was an ikemen.

They had an androgynous appearance and were rather good-looking.

Such a person was holding me in their arms.

(Isn’t this the child of that tribune officer I saw a while back. They were the same age as Brev and me.)

A boy?

A girl?

Either way, it was a fact that this child was good-looking.

For the time being, should I just refer to them as Ikemen?

So, why was I being embraced by the androgynous beauty?

It’s simply because I nearly bumped into them.

When I was rounding the corner, Ikemen quickly ran out in my direction.

I lost my balance when I tried to avoid the collision, and Ikemen reached out to support me.

“I’m really sorry. I’m in a hurry.” (T/N: Ikemen used ボク(boku) to address themselves, which is usually reserved for boys.)

Hey Hey Hey.

You use “Boku” to address yourself?

It was becoming harder and harder to determine your gender.

As my confusion grew, the Ikemen took a serious look at my face.

“Oh? Didn’t I see you in this passageway the other day?”

“Huh? Ahh…… yes.”

Apparently, they remembered me too.

At my answer, he (she?) revealed a bright smile.

“Yes, I thought so! But to meet here, are you related to the company? Does your father work here?”

No, I’m not working separately……

Before I answered, they seemed to have guessed it based on my expression.

“Is it different? Are you from a noble or rich family?”

It was only natural to assume someone was from a decent family after meeting in a place like this more than once.

Or was it because I was well-dressed?

My current outfit was similar to what the second or third son of a lower aristocrat family would wear.

At least, I didn’t look poor.

However, not every rich person was an aristocrat.

“I’m not particularly well off. Our father is no longer with us either.”

That’s how it was in public, anyway.

I wasn’t lying, but I had to phrase it like that. There was no way I could even mention the marquis family.

The androgynous Ikemen, who was still holding me, looked upset by that. They were like a scolded puppy.

“Sorry. I insensitively questioned you.”

“No, you didn’t know, it’s alright.”

Didn’t this child say that they were in a hurry?

Could they afford to idly speak with me?

(Ah, no. Wait a moment. If I point that out, I feel like they would leave soon. Before that, let’s try to get this weight off my chest.)

Name.

Let me know your name.

With that, I could determine if you’re a boy or a girl.

“Come to think of it, I have introduced myself yet. I’m Alto Cranput. You?”

Ah, how rude of me. My name is Noel Coleen. The firstborn of tribune officer, Theis Coleen.”

Guu……

Isn’t Noel a name that could be used by both men and women……!

No good. I didn’t gain any clarification from the name.

(Do I ask them directly? No, that would be rude.)

I took a quick look.

They had a well-groomed face and long eyelashes.

You’re gorgeous, Ikemen.

“W-What’s the matter? It’s embarrassing to be stared at like that, you know……?”

Their face turned bright red before adverting their eyes. It was a naïve reaction.

This kind of beauty could attract both men and women.

However, it’s regrettable.

While I learned the name, the gender remained a mystery.

I could only give up here……

“Sorry I stared at you like that. I was wondering if you were still in a hurry.”

“Ahh!”

The Ikeman screamed. It was in a slightly high-pitched tone.

“S-Sorry! I have to go! I’m keeping my father waiting!”

Then the Ikeman started running with me in toe.

“Hey Hey Hey. Why are you taking me with you?!”

“Ooh, sorry. It just feels good holding you.”

That’s was the first time I was told that. I’m I a stuffed animal or something.

Finally, I was lowered to the ground. It was done gently.

Maybe they were an unconsciously caring person.

“……However, you’re quite strong. You can not only lift me, but run with me as well.”

“Oh, yes. I have no talent for magic. Maybe as a substitute, I’m gifted with exceptional physical abilities?”

The ikeman didn’t seem to have a complex about magic and laughed.

It was a refreshing yet slightly nihilistic laugh.

It was so good-looking. ……damn it.

“Sorry again. I’ll be going now. I hope to see you again. Alto-kun.”

“Al is fine.”

“Yes. Alright, Al. You don’t have to use honorifics with me either. By now, see you next time. Goodbye!”

The Ikeman waved goodbye with a smile on their face. It was a pretty cute smile.

Was it cool and cute? It was the most potent combo.

I mean, you shouldn’t run in the hallway like that……

“I don’t understand them, but they didn’t seem like a bad fellow.”

While feeling good after that little encounter, I headed to the washroom again.

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“Nita, welcome baaaaacccck!!”

When I returned to the waiting room, my cute sister welcomed me with a smile.

She seems to have recovered from her drunken state.

With both arms wide open, Phe ran towards me with a smile.

“I’m back, Phe.”

We hugged enough other tightly.

“Eheheheheh. Phe really loves Nita!”

That Ikeman did mention it was comforting to hug me.

Apart from that, I shouldn’t be soft.

(Shouldn’t my muscles training have made me harder?)

While I was thinking of that, my sister’s expression became clouded.

“……Nita smells like a girl……!”

It seems Phe caught a whiff of the ikeman. They had held me for a while.

Well, that would leave a scent.

(But Phe. How did you know they’re a girl? I admit they did smell nice.)

“Oh-oh, Al-chan. Did you ignore Phe to go off and have an affair?”

Yeah, that was unnecessary commentary.

What would you do if Phe threw a tantrum?

“I just ran into someone. Don’t say strange things.”

Even as I explained things, my sister’s mouth formed into a sharp frown.

Yeah. Such a face was also cute.

“Nita, Phe is sticking to you!”

“I’m sorry. I’ll be careful, so forgive me.”

“…………”

My little angel looked up at me and hugged me tighter.

“……Kiss.”

And the condition for reconciliation popped up.

Kuu……!

Before I realized it, Phe had become a good negotiator……

However, I already noticed their tell.

Phe’s cheeks would twitch when she pretended to be angry.

Indeed, she was trying her hardest not to smile.

(But it’s okay. In the future, I have to be careful not to become a bad brother that couldn’t defy Phe……)

While thinking of complicated thoughts, I kissed my sister.

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