The Goofy Spring Breeze Blows Everywhere, Geto's Sister is Truly Impressive Ch. 31

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—It would be like printing [I'm not gay] on a shirt, an absurd attempt to cover up something!!

"Alright." Satoru withdrew his hand, shrugged. "Then leave it to me, Suguru. You're tired from talking. I'll go into the store, say one line, and they won't ask anymore."

Suguru: "Satoru?" Suguru was surprised by Satoru's thoughtfulness, feeling a little moved. "Alright, I'll leave it to you, thanks."

"Don't worry." Satoru patted his friend, his words surprisingly calm.

So, when they entered the next store.

The staff greeted them, and before they could say anything, Satoru spoke first. "Do you have any new styles? I'm here to buy clothes for my sister!"

—Set the rumor straight from the start, and no one will ask more. What a perfect solution! by Satoru Gojo

Suguru Geto: "???"

What perfect solution? This is just Operation Big Sis in action!!

Satoru Gojo: "See? No one asked. One step ahead!"

On this little shopping trip meetup, Chihori walked away with cute, comfy clothes and new funding for her projects. Satoru expanded his pig-farming alliance and strawberry milk business ventures. As for Suguru—

He ended up with a half-brother.

Suguru Geto: "."

System: [Stop! Stop bullying Suguru!!]

In the end, everyone was in high spirits, though Suguru flat-out refused to admit that his sister had gained a brother who—despite looking kind of similar—was totally unrelated.
(System: Seriously though, who volunteers to be the little brother?!)

Suguru: "Thanks, but that's my sister."

Satoru gave his best friend a hearty slap on the shoulder and grinned, totally shameless. "What's the big deal, Suguru? We're such good friends, what's yours is mine~ Let's share~"

Suguru: "...This kind of thing is not shareable, you jerk, Satoru!"

"Aww, don't be stingy—" Satoru dragged out the words, teasing him on purpose.

Suguru Geto: ####

"It's all good, you're both my adorable little brothers!" Chihori chimed in brightly to smooth things over. After a beat, her voice softened.
"—But no matter what, Suguru will always be the best little brother in my heart."

She lifted her pretty green eyes, their color like mist drifting over blue-green hills.

"Mom told me. Before you went to Jujutsu High, you originally planned to go to the best high school in Tokyo and then aim for that top university to study medicine."

Of course, he made that choice because of her. Chihori knew it deep in her heart.

She had always been sickly as a kid. Even though they hadn't grown up together, her younger brother had kept a close eye on her condition from the start.

Back when Suguru's schoolwork wasn't too intense yet and their parents had more free time, they would take him from the city to visit their rural hometown every summer break. They'd visit their grandparents—and little Chihori, who lived in the countryside.

At that time, Chihori was still just a kid. Even with the [Limitless Strength] and [Lightning-Speed Agility] granted by the system through equivalent exchange, under the constant effect of [Fragile Body Stacking], she was still physically weak, her body small and frail.

The doctors at the rural clinic were long used to the silver-haired girl—she came in multiple times a week on average.

During summer breaks in elementary school, when Suguru came back to visit, he could usually only see his sister at the hospital.

On rare and precious days when she wasn't admitted, little Chihori and Suguru would hang out by the swing in the yard, letting the breeze brush past them.

The old locust tree, older than even their grandparents, stood like a silent guardian above them, spreading out thick branches that cast a cool and gentle shade with almost loving care.

The swing the two sat on swayed gently beneath the tree's shelter.

On the stone table nearby sat slices of chilled watermelon and an old-fashioned metal spoon.

The countryside breeze carried the scent of distant rivers, fresh grass, and budding leaves. It danced over their cheeks, rustling black and white strands of hair, and stirring the hem of her dress and the cuffs of his shorts.

At the end of it all, the summer wind gave a soft spin to a colorful paper pinwheel.

Young Suguru watched, a little surprised, as his sister magically pulled out the pinwheel, smiling bright as the sun, and shoved it into his hands.

"I remember you said before you wanted a pinwheel, right? This one's handmade by your big sister!"

Suguru looked down at the pinwheel in his hands. It was roughly made, every blade carefully colored in with cheap markers. Compared to the fancy plastic ones their parents bought back in the city, this paper pinwheel was... honestly kinda lame—

But Suguru slowly lifted the corners of his lips, smiling as he said, "...Thank you, sister. I really like it."

"Actually, I made a pair—two of them!"

Chihori playfully blinked her eyes and raised a finger, giving off a mysterious vibe.

"When I miss you, or you miss me, just blow on the pinwheel, and it'll send your feelings of longing to each other."

It sounded a little funny, but Suguru didn't laugh. Being still in elementary school, he didn't have such great emotional control yet.

He pressed his lips together, gripping the pinwheel's stick, and lowered his head. After a long pause, his voice came out hoarse as he said, "...Sister, can you come home with me?"

Not to the faraway countryside, not to the unseen hospital, but right here with him. Suguru thought he could clear out the extra bedroom and make space for his sister, right now, in an instant.

"Mom and Dad are too busy, and you still have school, and I have to go to the hospital so often—" Chihori rested her chin in her hand, then smiled brightly, "But it's okay. In the future, I'll come find you!"

The future.

Suguru looked at the silver-haired girl, her youthful face now set in a determined expression. He thought: I'll grow up fast, too. I'll become strong enough to protect you, protect our family, protect the weak.

In fact, in the future, he truly did just that. Just like how, after Chihori returned, he'd been looking out for her, making sure she was okay—he'd quietly been doing the same before, even though they were far apart, having not seen each other for a long time.

Now, amidst the beautiful store decorations, Chihori gently took her younger brother's hand and smiled, saying:

"Thank you, Suguru, for always looking out for me. You're really amazing! Having you around makes me super happy!"

"..."

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