Don't like someone

  The steps for curry are simple, and soon, Yukimura had cooked the curry. When he brought out lunch from the kitchen, he saw that figure sitting at the dining table on time, with two sets of bowls and chopsticks placed in front of and beside him.

  It started three days ago. She seemed to have figured out that he didn't actually like eating alone, so since then, she would sit down at the dinner table on time every mealtime and wait for him to serve her food.

  Every time he saw her sitting at the dinner table looking at him, with two sets of bowls and chopsticks in front of her, Sugimura would always feel very happy.

  Because at least it proves that she's not the only one who's head over heels. She has feelings, and after knowing he's kind-hearted, she'll also observe his emotions and then take actions to care for his mood.

  Someone taking care of his emotions was an experience that Yukimura hadn't had in a long time.

  Because he is a big brother, he should set a good example and make his little sister proud of having such a big brother.

  Since his sister Shizuka was born, Yukimura has been asked by his parents to be a good older brother. He must give in to his sister and protect her. Four-year-old Yukimura obediently listened to his parents' words and did so happily. Because Shizuka is very cute, small, and sweet when she smiles, like a cotton candy. So, he especially loves his little sister.

  But gradually, at some point, Dad rarely said to him when he did well on his exams, "Ashi is great, but don't be proud." Mom hadn't hugged him in a long time and said, "Ashi is so cute." --- When he came to his senses, the conversation with his parents had only been reduced to his sister Shuimi's pale greetings of good morning, noon, and night... Although they were family members living under the same roof every day, it was as if there was an invisible glass separating them, and the closeness they once had was gone.

  His excellence seems to be taken for granted by them, and no matter what happens, if it's not done well, it's his fault. Sometimes, looking at Dad, Mom, and sister, he wonders if he is redundant? Because they look like a real family of three, with no room for a fourth person.

  He actually doesn't like being alone.

  So after his dad and mom left for America because of his sister, he ran to the club every day. Because being alone at home was really depressing.

  He often thought that if he were gone, would the world be a better place...

  All he has left is tennis.

  After eating, the girl suddenly threw the pill into her mouth and started chewing, without even using water, just like eating sugar. The only difference was that when she ate sugar, she had no expression on her face, but when she took the medicine, her whole face twisted in a way that clearly showed it was unbearably bitter.

  Looking at her like that, Yukimura couldn't help but chuckle as he poured a glass of water and handed it to her. She took it, but only stared at the water inside, twisting her face as she swallowed the pill. Then, pursing her lips, she said to him: "It's really bitter."

  Koumura was suddenly speechless, of course he knew that medicine is hard to swallow, it's because it's hard to swallow that he gave her water.