If not for Togawa Mizuho's revelations, he truly wouldn't have imagined that his hardworking little secretary also had such an innocent side in her childhood.
Following soft Sakiko, customer-service Sakiko, and secretary Sakiko, a new form has appeared, Chuunibyou Sakiko.
"E-enough!", Seeing her black history, which had been sealed in the deepest parts of her memory and should have disappeared along with her cowardice, now being completely dug up, in front of the president, no less.
The blue-haired girl on the side finally couldn't take it. Her cute round face was red as fire, hot enough to fry an egg, and she hurriedly rushed over to interrupt the conversation between the two.
"M-Mom, your body just recovered. You still need proper rest. The president and I won't bother you! We'll come see you another time!"
"Oh?", Togawa Mizuho gave her daughter a light glance, "Interrupting a conversation between your elders and a guest without permission Sakiko, I don't remember raising you to be such a rude child."
Perhaps because the long-term illness that had plagued her was now cured, and her body had regained its youth, this lady, who used to be mature and gentle, had also mentally become young again.
And at the same time, more aggressive.
Even someone like Togawa Sadaharu, a strict and unsmiling elder, couldn't handle his daughter back when she was younger. What chance did the soft mochi-like Sakiko stand?
An unexpected encounter with Mother in the hospital room, bloodline suppression strong as a monster, no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't win.
The blue-haired girl couldn't help but shrink her head. Just now, for a moment, she actually felt a chill on the back of her neck, like she was being stared at by some wild beast.
Seeing his little secretary once again completely defeated, oppressed under her mother's authority and forced to hang her head obediently to be scolded, even though he was still curious about "Sakiko's little embarrassing stories", Kaito still let out a light cough and stepped forward to smooth things over.
"What Sakiko said makes sense. Aunt Togawa has just recovered from a serious illness. It's indeed best not to disturb you too much. If there's nothing else, Sakiko and I will take our leave for now and visit again another day."
His tone was perfectly polite, and his attitude just right in the "thinking of your well-being" sort of way, leaving Togawa Mizuho without room to argue. She could only try her best to persuade them to stay, "Actually, there's no need to worry about that sort of thing. I'm feeling great, better than ever, and will be discharged soon."
"Besides, I haven't seen Sakiko in so long. There's still so much about her recent life that I want to know"
"How about this, Kaito-kun, why don't you come home with us later too? Consider it as letting me repay you for saving my life. Don't worry, the Togawa house is huge. If you get tired from playing, just sleep over. It's totally fine!"
'Mom, seriously, enough already!'
Just now when chatting with the president, she didn't even spare her a glance. Now she's suddenly using her own daughter as an excuse. This plastic motherly love, no thanks.
Sakiko couldn't help but complain silently in her heart. But under Togawa Mizuho's kind yet oppressive gaze, she could only nod repeatedly, looking as if she completely agreed.
"Go to the Togawa house together?", Kaito thought about it. At home, there was still a lonely little cucumber waiting to be watered, and today was also the day he was supposed to shape Mortis' new body.
The combined weight of the two little sisters was clearly more important than Togawa Mizuho's invitation.
He made an excuse that he had something to take care of and politely declined the woman's offer.
Although Togawa Mizuho was disappointed, she controlled herself and instead kept her daughter from escaping, intending to have a "heart-to-heart talk" with her in the evening.
As for Kaito, he took his leave under the reluctant gaze of the little secretary.
The lights in the living room weren't on. The only source of light came from the glow of the LCD screen, which was playing an old anime from years ago. It told a pure love story about a silver-haired airheaded older brother who brought his sickly tsundere little sister to the countryside, where they met a gentle class president, an energetic shrine maiden, an elegant rich girl, and then got caught up in a series of popular romantic plotlines. [T/N: Forgive me father. For, I have sinned. It is 'Yosuga no Sora' plot.]
Wakaba Mutsumi was holding Kirara. This was her third time rewatching this very well-known old anime, and her mindset was no longer as awkward as the first time.
At this moment, the scene on the screen had just reached a famous moment, the little sister boldly confessed her feelings, only to be rejected by her brother. In anger, she shouted that now-famous, legendary line.
["Mutsumi, you're watching anime again. Can't you take a break?"]
In the mental space, Mortis, dressed in a dazzling performance outfit, let out a voice filled with hatred for iron not becoming steel.
'Look, look, look what's the point of just watching?'
'Go summon the courage and do it, already!'
'Bedroom! Fight!'
'Entryway! Fight!'
'Even in front of Soyo and Sakiko, fight, fight, fight!'
'The glorious battle records from your senior are right there in front of you, just copy them one to one, and victory is within reach!'
But this useless little Mutsumi couldn't even copy homework properly. After all this time, there was still no significant progress with her brother.
'Forget it. A happy life still has to be earned with your own two hands.'
By her estimate, the day her brother promised to help her rebuild her body should be either today or tomorrow.
'Once I have my own body'
'Hmph hmph, Mutsumi can continue being her lucky freeloader dog in peace!'
'I will protect everything that belongs to my little sister.'
'To reforge the glory of bro-con, we shall not shirk our duty.'
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Chapter 213: Character Creation Great Success
"I'm back," Changing shoes at the entrance, Kaito came into the living room and, as usual, greeted the green-haired girl quietly sitting on the sofa watching TV.
Hearing the familiar voice, Mutsumi, who was holding a cat in her arms, only slightly turned her head and showed a faint smile.
"Welcome home, Onii-chan."
She had already heard the movement at the door earlier, so she immediately deleted her viewing history and search records. Successfully restoring the TV to its original state before her brother entered the house, she wasn't worried at all that he'd notice any flaws and expose her plan.
Kaito indeed didn't suspect anything. He always felt reassured about little Mutsumi, that was trust gained in contrast to a certain subordinate secretary who dared to act above her station.
Compared to that bold and outrageous Sakiko, who dared to satisfy her lustful desires while he slept, little Mutsumi was indeed the most considerate little sister. Even as a boy and girl living alone, she still maintained her integrity and never crossed any lines with him.
That's called a good reputation.
Letting out a soft "mm," he took two steps forward and rubbed the soft long hair of the little girl, "Waited too long, huh? Sorry, I got delayed by some unexpected situation."
"It's okay," Mutsumi shook her head, her clear eyes bright as lights, "As long as Onii-chan comes back, that's all that matters."
Who wouldn't love such an obedient and understanding sweetheart?
Kaito suddenly understood why in this world there existed a creature known as a "siscon." Even he seemed to be slowly developing in that direction.
Of course, there were many types of siscons, falling in love with your sister and loving your sister are two different things.
The former deserves to get their legs broken. The latter is still within the scope of familial love and not entirely hopeless.
"Why don't I see Sakiko?", Mutsumi tilted her head again, her green long hair swaying like willow branches in the wind.
This movement best showcased the softness and beauty of femininity. After living with her brother for so long, she had also discovered some of his preferences, like his particular fondness for "long straight hair", so she had always been grateful she inherited her mother's green long hair. Like precious silk, it should be quite pleasing to her brother.
"She stayed at the Togawa house. Might be a few days before she comes back."
Kaito didn't hide anything and briefly explained what happened. After a pause, he then said, "Right, where's Mortis?"
["Here, here, Onii-chan, I'm here!"]
Mortis, who had been eavesdropping with perked ears, instantly perked up upon hearing her name, ["Mutsumi, hurry up and let me out! Onii-chan wants to talk to me!"]
Ever since she had accidentally witnessed the intense battle between Soyo and Onii-chan last time, she hadn't come out for a long time.
At first, she didn't know how to face Onii-chan. Then, when her mindset had calmed down, she couldn't snatch control of the body.
Mutsumi didn't trust her, always thinking she'd mess things up.
That kind of underestimation made Big Mortis very displeased. Did she really look like someone that reckless?
But unfortunately, Mutsumi's control over the body was significantly stronger than hers, so even though Mortis had a fire burning inside and wanted to prove herself, as long as Mutsumi didn't hand over control, she could only continue being a bystander. Even if something really did happen between Mutsumi and Onii-chan, she could only stand off to the side and watch.
But now, the history of being strangled by split personality is a thing of the past.
With Onii-chan backing her up, trifling Mutsumi. Just a pawn showing off a signboard, easily defeated.
"Onii-chan, do you need something with Mortis?", Mutsumi blinked her eyes, her long eyelashes reminiscent of butterflies fluttering in autumn.
Kaito couldn't resist rubbing her head again, "I mentioned before I would help her make a physical body. The preparation is complete now, we can start trying."
"Alright," Mutsumi nodded sweetly and didn't press further. Once she closed her eyes and then opened them again, her brilliant golden pupils shone, and her entire aura had undergone a complete transformation.
The young girl's pretty face lit up with an extremely radiant smile, and she happily pounced into Kaito's arms, clinging to him like a koala and refusing to let go, "Onii-chan!"
Although Mutsumi was also cute, she really had too few facial expressions most of the time. Beautiful, yes, but more like a lifeless doll.
In contrast, Mortis, who had a personality completely opposite to Mutsumi's, was much more vibrant when controlling this body. Acting spoiled and being playful came naturally to her. Mutsumi could only perform eight points of cuteness, but Mortis brought out a full ten. She was truly a top-tier pilot.
'So this is what Onii-chan feels like?'
Mortis wrinkled her perky little nose. Although sharing senses and personally experiencing it were still vastly different. Before, it was like watching a movie through a screen: exciting, but you're just a bystander who can't do anything. But now, it was like entering the set, freely interacting with your favorite actor, and even customizing your own script. The experience was worlds apart.
"Alright, if you want to act spoiled, wait until you have your own body," Kaito could understand Mortis' excitement. He wasn't bothered by her overly affectionate behavior. With a casual snap of his fingers, countless crystals as clear and bright as moonlight floated into the air. In the girl's surprised yet delighted gaze, they gathered and merged together.
There was no celestial phenomenon, no divine light shining, there didn't need to be. The process of creating a body wasn't difficult, just extremely tedious.
Kaito didn't often do this sort of thing. In fact, this was the first time he had ever helped someone else shape a body. How to put it, it felt a bit like building a plastic model, only more complex. After all, the level of detail in the human body far surpassed even the most expensive model kits.
The template for the new body used Mutsumi's as reference, with no changes in figure or appearance. Mortis didn't object, since she was already used to it. A sudden change in face would've felt awkward even to her.
Half an hour later
"Done."
After focusing intently for quite some time, Kaito stretched lazily. In front of him was a petite female body with eyes tightly shut, long green hair, porcelain-white skin, even the length of her eyelashes looked like they'd been copied from Mutsumi. The resemblance was so close that even someone like Mori Minami would be dumbfounded and start suspecting whether she had given birth to twins back then.
"Hooray! Onii-chan, I love you to death!", Mortis cheered, wrapped her arms around Kaito's neck, and gave him a big smooch. Her greatest wish had come true, this was the only way she could express her inner joy.
Living without a body was really miserable, like being a poor kid freeloading at a relative's house. Sure, you could share a room and computer with your cousin, but when your aunt crossed her arms and yelled like a lion, you still had to hang your head and obediently go downstairs to buy milk and sausages. Plus, your cousin liked reading Comic Novels.
For her, Kaito creating a body was equivalent to a homeless refugee being picked up by a powerful lord, one who fed you, clothed you, and even buried your dead relatives. Even in ancient Japan, such kindness would be enough to make a fallen samurai draw his blade and die for you.
Too bad she wasn't a samurai. She was a little girl. No ability to pick up a sword and help cut down enemies.
So she'd have to repay him in another way.
For example, offering her body and soul wouldn't be bad.
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Chapter 214: Thy Brother I Shall Raise, Worry Not
