*check the raws and see if Ryoumi added the title as well*
Why does it seem so...
...far?
You're far away from me, Yuuji.
To Yuuji
The Embrace of a Princess?
I'm sorry.
Kazuki-chan went out for club practice although it's a holiday.
Say, how are things between Yuuji and Kazuki?
Now that you mention it, they haven't seen each other since then.
They go to school by themselves and they eat their meals separately.
It feels so lonely, you know.
As I thought...
I understand. You dislike me too, Yuuji.
I won't ever speak with you again; let's break up!
Kazuki!
What the...!? Yuuji!
Why are you acting so childish? Hurry up and chase her!
Ugh.
What are you doing?!
It's wrong to force them.
Poor Yuuji, I'd feel bad for him if you hurt him any further.
Onee-san, Marie-chan, when did you...?
And, what do you mean by "poor Yuuji"?
It seems that the words "break up" affected him considerably.
What?! He froze up because he was shocked?!
Kazuki-chan had times of delicateness, and even though she hates perversity, she still liked him.
If Kazuki doesn't hurry up, Chihaya-chan really will get Yuuji-kun for herself.
Eh? Me? Why should I want Yuuji?
Yes, Chihaya-chan.
She misunderstood that I have a thing for Yuuji!
One day trip to the
hot spring of Autumn.
Good answer.
"If you don't want him, then I'll take him."
Sounds like a valid declaration of rivalry to me.
I'd march forward towards him but...
Yes, I did say that, but...
Why did she have to take it so seriously?
Anyway, how'd you find that out?
Well... you know.
This is bad, what should I do?
So I thought about it a lot recently and I still don't know what to say to them.
Oh, after barging into the relationship between Yuuji and Kazuki, you try to feign innocence?
Like I said, I'll try to talk to them today!
Just kidding.
I don't think you need to blame yourself.
Since you are friends, it's only natural to be close to Yuuji-kun.
Anyway, Kazuki misunderstood on her own to start with.
When we were young, Yuuji-kun mostly played with us.
She got confused when Yuuji-kun became close to other girls.
And, if it were me, I would have eliminated all my rivals immediately.
Even if you say it like that, I had no intention of stealing Yuuji.
//
But... what if Yuuji-kun is interested in you?
There's no way that would happen.
Three seconds and one millisecond, that is subtle.
I'm done.
Oh, I know!
I'll just let Kazuki know that I'm not interested in Yuuji.
Hmmm.
But love isn't as simple as that.
If that's the case, Marie-chin, please take me to your house.
Huh?
Yuuji? You're in there, right? I'm coming in.
He's so depressed...
It seems he really isn't interested in me.
Yuuji,
if you're shocked that much, then why don't you go and make up with Kazuki?
Kazuki!?
Huh, Chihaya-chan?
Ahem.
W-What's going on with Kazuki?
I was taking a nap just now, so I don't know what's going on.
Don't be so bull-headed! It's obvious that you've been depressed since then.
What are you talking about?
As you can see, I'm very energetic.
As I thought, you were faking it.
You're wrong.
Anyways, I'm hungry so I'm gonna go eat something.
Yuuji! If you continue acting that way, Kazuki will definitely break up with you!
It seems he responded to "break up" again.
You're right, and this is solid proof that Yuuji is not interested in me.
And so, next is...
Ah, found you.
Kazuki!
Chihaya?
I came for you, your club activities should be over by now, right?
Yeah.
Then, I'll go change, please wait for a moment.
Eh... ummm... Kazuki...
Sorry about the incident earlier!
It was too nosy of me to try and force you two together.
Ah, no, it's all right, I should be the one apologizing for getting angry.
Hey, let's sit down for a while.
Okay.
Say...
Do you think I'll be able to make up with Yuuji again?
Well, you know, I don't want to make others worry.
This is unexpected, I thought she would certainly be stubborn about that.
But if I tell her that Yuuji is not interested in me...
However, I don't think it will be possible.
Why's that?
Because you see, Yuuji...
...said he hates me.
It's impossible because he hates me now.
Girls like you are probably Yuuji's type.
It seems I'm hopeless.
Since I was a kid, I've never been able to smile well in front of Yuuji.
Smile?
This morning,
I browsed through photos from back then.
And I noticed that I don't have a single photo that I'm smiling in,
even though I'm with my beloved Yuuji.
I should've been very happy.
but I couldn't smile.
I wanted to, but I couldn't.
Anyone would hate a girl that's not cute at all.
So it's only natural for me to be hated.
Kazuki...
B-But it's all right.
I don't care about Yuuji hating me.
I'm completely all right with that.
I really don't care.
Then tell me,
why are you crying now?
Have you calmed down now?
Yeah...
Sorry.
As I thought.
I want you to get along again.
But...
Why don't you compromise with Yuuji?
You're too concerned about the memories of the past.
The current Yuuji also has some charm.
It'll be unfortunate if you don't notice them.
I think... I noticed.
He's grown taller...
We were almost the same size back then.
Also, his face looks more mature now.
I see... So what about his inner strengths?
He's someone I really can't understand.
He makes people angry, is simple-minded, and worst of all, perverted.
To tell you the truth, I was really disappointed because he became like that.
But... sometimes I see the kind side of him, and he even has a proper hobby.
I was impressed because of his seriousness and admired him,
but then he did something perverted again to spoil it all.
Really, he's always just messing with my mind.
But...
But...?
It makes me happy to have met him again... I think.
I see.
So, what are you planning to do?
Huh?
As I said, we are childhood friends after all.
It's sad and lonely to be disliked.
But on the other hand, he is cruel too. Don't you think so? To say "everyone would be happy if I weren't here."
You still want to quarrel with him?
Seeing that you are all right now, listen to what I have to say.
In order to let you two get along again,
I was going to say that I don't have any interest in Yuuji,
so that you don't need to worry about me.
But to say that I'm completely not interested in Yuuji would be a lie.
Chihaya...
So... why...?
So don't be afraid.
Do your best if you don't want him to be taken away!
Come on, let's go home.
Kazuki!
Coming!
Chihaya,
like I said, it's better if we come here tomorrow.
Stop complaining.
We should do it as soon as possible since you're concerned.
Anyway, let's see what Yuuji is doing.
Okay.
O-Onee-chan?
Wait a second, Chihaya! Why is my sister in Yuuji's room?!
I don't know, I don't know!
Excuse me, I asked her to do that.
Oh my, is there anyone outside?
Nyaaa~
Oh, it's just a cat.
Marie-chin, why did you ask for that?
I wanted my brother to get along with Kazuki-san, so I asked Hatsune-san to persuade him...
Hatsune-oneesan also said that it's no fun to see my brother so lifeless.
So that's why...
What do you mean by "lifeless"?
Poor lost sheep, come here and...
tell me all your worries.
Like I said, I don't understand what you're talking about.
It's okay to share, don't keep everything to yourself.
I'll even pamper you.
What are you actually feeling shy about?!
Huh?
It's okay, I really don't have any worries.
Are you sure?
I wonder if Kazuki-chan came back?
This is bad, she's coming this way.
Wait, what should we do now?
Ah!
She's back.
So, shall we go?
Why should I go?
Because I'm sad to see the two of you quarreling.
In any case, Kazuki is wrong for still being mad because of that incident.
That incident?
It's that incident when I wanted to take photos of Kazuki.
I guess I did tease her too much,
so I'm to blame as well.
But I didn't think she would scold Chihaya-chan for what happened...
Then I said that...
...that I hated her.
Oh my...
And after that...
I won't ever speak with you again, let's break up!
What happened?
Nothing...
It's just that I felt bad about it and avoided Kazuki.
Chihaya, when I apologize, Yuuji will understand, won't he?
So it seems; I did say that it would be all right.
But tell me, why is Kazuki always like that?
Like what?
Ungraceful, easily angered, and always gloomy.
So why?
This guy should look at himself and he'll understand why!
Kitty-cat, where are you?
Nya~ Nyao~
I see now.
Yuuji-kun feels that way about Kazuki-chan.
I always thought she was a cute girl.
That's because she likes you.
But I don't think she likes me that much.
Why do you think so?
This is why.
Oh my.
It was taken that time.
Ah! it's one of the photos from that time, why do you still have it?
Kazuki, we'll be found out!
Please keep this as a secret from Kazuki.
The truth is that I should've erased it, but for some reason...
She's always showing me that face. She'll never show me her real smile.
I don't think I could ever be liked by her.
I always saw this expression of Kazuki-chan's...
Eh!? Is it true?
I always see this expression during quarrels between the two of us.
Hatsune-san and Kazuki quarreling?
We are sisters after all, we do quarrel sometimes.
Because she has forgiven that person, she's able to look that way.
Just like with you.
Besides, even though they said that smiling is the best...
Isn't this expression Kazuki-chan's special charm?
In that case, may I ask why you still keep this photo?
Didn't you say you should erase it?
Oh, I see now. This really is Kazuki.
The Kazuki I've spent time with is plain, true to herself, and never smiles.
That's her real face... that's why I didn't erase it.
Is that really what you mean?
Yes, it is.
But, I sure wish she'd smile.
I bet I'd like her smiling face.
And since we were reunited after so long...
I had hoped that we could live with smiles on our faces.
Yuuji...
Kazuki!
Ah... I was saved, but how?
Oh my, hugging the princess!
Why did Kazuki fall from up there?
Put me down!
Sorry, Yuuji, we heard everything.
Don't tell me you knew this, Hatsune-san?!
No, I really didn't notice anything.
It's not that we wanted to eavesdrop,
but...
Erased
What have you done, Kazuki!?
Even if my sister id fine with it, I'm not.
In the end, I want to be smiling in the pictures you take of me.
Will you retake them for me?
Sorry for everything.
I really don't hate you.
It can't be helped.
Anyway, you were wrong first.
From now on...
I'm sorry too, I guess I overdid it by saying that I hate you. //
From now on, I'll be more careful... so let's get along again.
Congratulations on reconciliation!
One plus one equals?
Two...
Don't joke around!
I can't help it, I'm nervous!
Yuu-kun, to relieve the nervousness of the model is also the job of the photographer.
Yes, yes, The reason that Kazuki's expression is unnatural is because of your weak skills!
Do your best, Onii-chan.
It's an easy matter. Praise her and let her feel good.
Oh, I see.
Good!
Hey, Kazuki. Sometimes you may be ungraceful but...
as a girl, the smile is the most important thing.
I also wanted spend my time getting along with Yuuji...
with a smile.
Ka-Ka-Kawaii... like a kawauso!
That's a kawauso.
Hehe, you're right.
Kawauso!? I'm like a kawauso?!!
That was a good smile... why didn't you take it?
It was very good.
It was wonderful.
No, she's like a kawasemi! (kingerfish)
//
No... no, a kawaiteru! (dry branch)
No, kawaisou! (pitiable)
Ah, good! Kawaisou!
Stop it!
Why do you always want to make me mad?
Shut up, I don't understand why I am doing this either.
After all, it's a long-awaited reunion.
They are really bad with that.
Really?
So, how about this!?
No~!
It feels like they are a perfect match after all.
Next Episode
Ahhh~
What's wrong?
Don't you feel that my sister's actions are too much to handle?
If we could somehow find her weakness.
Strongest * Invincible
My Sister
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