"Nii-chan, what were you doing yesterday? Why didn't you go home?"
Unlike his parents, who remained silent and just welcomed him with an understanding, awkward, and mixed emotions smile, his little sister was persistent, wondering what Satoshi did.
"What do I do? I just stayed at Houtaro's house."
"Really~? Weren't you staying at your girlfriend's house?"
"Really." Satoshi's face didn't change much under the introduction of his little sister. "If you don't believe it, just ask Houtaro."
Anyway, he knew that Oreki's personality would definitely help him since ignoring him or rejecting the fact that he didn't stay at Oreki's house would lead to more trouble than not.
Don't underestimate the energy saver!
To be as lazy as possible, Satoshi knew that Oreki put in a lot of effort, which made him wonder what this guy really wanted to do.
Still, he didn't really mind telling the truth. He had to say it felt awkward to tell them that he had just lost his virginity to Kaho last night and had an intimate exchange. More importantly, he felt his little sister was too young to know all of that, so he just patted her softly and got ready to go to the hospital to accompany Kaho.
"..." Satoshi's little sister.
"Go out for a bit. I want to change my clothes."
She knew well that her older brother was lying, but somehow, she couldn't force him, especially when she felt that he had changed. He was no longer as carefree and irresponsible as before. Her non-existent sense of respect toward her older brother also started to disappear as she felt that Satoshi had become more mature and handsome. Despite being as short as he was, she could see his body starting to grow, especially his bare back, which appeared strong and manly for some reason.
'Also, isn't he getting taller?'
Thinking of Satoshi's request, which asked for tofu and other types of food, she also looked down, looking at her flat chest, then came to her older brother.
"Nii-chan, can I ask you something first?"
"Can tofu and other proteins help me to grow m-my chest..."
While feeling embarrassed, she decided to be brave since her future was at stake.
Satoshi, who put on his white t-shirt, stopped for a moment, almost staggered, then looked at his little sister, who looked at him timidly and nervously. "Eat protein and sleep early. Even if your chest might not be the biggest, it should grow to a normal level by then."
"Yes." Satoshi nodded and said, "You should probably try a massage too."
"M-Massage? Is there a massage technique that can make my chest bigger?" She was dumbfounded and quickly asked, "Please tell me, Nii-chan!"
If it was before, she might not ask anything, but as she had seen how her older brother had changed from working out, studying, and living in a disciplined way, she felt like her older brother had become reliable!
Satoshi must have a way to make her chest bigger!
Staring at his naive and silly little sister, who was shorter than him and had shoulder-length brown hair, which she tied in a simple ponytail and dressed carelessly in just a simple t-shirt and shorts that showed the whiteness of her flesh, her appearance wasn't bad and could even be called acute. Those who looked at her would think that she had a comfortable face that one would love to look at forever, yet strangely enough, Satoshi didn't feel anything.
This was a little sister, he thought.
"I will teach you later. I need to accompany my girlfriend to the hospital."
"Ah? What's wrong? Is she pregnant?!"
"PREGNANT?! SATOSHI! DID YOU IMPREGNATE YOUR GIRLFRIEND!"
"YOU... WHO TAUGHT YOU THIS WAY?!"
"Did you forget that I told you that her father was hospitalized? Her father's surgery is today, so I am going to accompany her."
All of them showed an awkward expression, thinking that they had misunderstood him, which made them feel horrible, especially when they saw how helpless yet firm he was.
How could Satoshi do something horrible to his girlfriend?
Still, Satoshi looked at his father and asked, "Dad, can you lend me your pants?"
"Eh?" Satoshi's father was startled and asked, "Are you sure? My pants are big, you know?" He wasn't sure about the type of fashion of the young people, but shouldn't Satoshi disdain to wear his clothes as he was an old person?
"Yes, I need your loose, baggy slacks."
While Satoshi's father was confused, he lent his slacks to Satoshi.
Meanwhile, his mother and little sister were confused until they saw Satoshi's new appearance.
With a simple t-shirt, loose black slacks, and simple sneakers, unlike his previous gaudy outfit that followed the 2000s fashion trend, this time, while his pants appeared unique, his appearance had become better, subdued, and handsome.
At the same time, loose pants weren't something uncommon in this country as most construction workers or carpenters wore loose pants for their work.
"Where did you copy it from?"
"Experiment." Satoshi decided to leave since he knew that they would talk to him endlessly if this continued. "Then, I will leave first."
"Tell me if you need to stay."
However, when he was about to leave, the telephone at his house rang, so he just picked it up. "Hello, this is Fubuke Household."
"Oh? Chitanda-san? What's wrong?"
"I am sorry for calling you so suddenly."
"It's fine, though, you are lucky since I am about to leave."
"Eh? Are you going somewhere, Fukube-san?"
"I need to accompany Kaho for a bit."
Satoshi felt strange by this sudden silence, so he took the initiative to break the silence. "So, do you need something from me?"
"Well... if it isn't trouble, can-can we meet?"
"I-I know that you might be busy, but... I have something to talk to you about."
While Satoshi forgot most of the plots of "Hyouka," he didn't remember that Chitanda was close to him.
"I-Is that a bother?"
Despite not being able to see her face, Chitanda's voice was filled with anxiety, nervousness, and helplessness.
Sighing inwardly, Satoshi said, "If you don't mind, how about tomorrow?"
"Tomorrow? Okay, let's meet tomorrow!"
"Er... can you decide, Fukube-san?"
"Me?" Satoshi thought for a moment and asked, "Is it a conversation that can be heard by others or not?"
"If... if possible, then... I hope that no one hears it."
"Then, can you treat me?"
"Okay, I know a good place. Please treat me there tomorrow, Chitanda-san."
If others knew that Satoshi asked a beautiful girl like Chitanda to treat him, he knew that they would curse him, but he knew that she might feel more comfortable treating him, especially when she had something to ask him. More importantly, he didn't have much money, even if he was able to pick up some money on the street before.
This was his total asset.
This was why Satoshi knew that he had to make money as soon as possible.
"Then, I will leave first. Bye."
Watching how smoothly Satoshi talked with a female while asking her to treat him, then left without much shame on their faces... they wondered whether their son had become a gigolo.
Regardless, Satoshi's little sister looked at her older brother unwillingly as she held her small chest.
'But you haven't told me a massage technique to make them bigger...'
Still, as her older brother had given her a chance, she wouldn't give up!
Nevertheless, Satoshi went to pick up Kaho, who had been waiting for him and went to the hospital. Nothing was special, and he thought that it would be until—
Only Satoshi was in silence since when his eyes met Irisu's, he knew well that he was in danger.