Chapter 3
Sick Days
Renka pulls out the thermometer out from her little sister's mouth. "Mmm...yup. You indeed have a cold. Geez, you didn't listen to me when I told you to take the umbrella with you. You knew it was going to rain."
Kafuru just looks away, feeling ashamed. She, Hanabi and Renka were working more on the festival when it began to rain. Unfortunately, the youngest sister "forgot" her umbrella and had to run in the rain without it. And that's how she caught a cold. Renka puts the thermometer aside and turns to leave.
"I'm going to make some soup. Just stay put, okay?" She says.
Kafuru nods and with that, Renka leaves the room. The youngest sister just lies there, staring up at the ceiling. Unfortunately, Hanabi is out shopping, so it's just her and Renka alone at their home. Time ticks and the little blonde remains staring at the ceiling for what it seems like hours. She keeps glancing back at the door, hoping her eldest would return. But minutes go by quickly and she sighs, shaking her head her dismay. Though she may not admit it, but it's one of those times that the super hyper Renka actually cares about her little sister. She remembers this one time that Renka remembered her birthday and wanted it to be a surprise, however, Kafuru took it as Renka avoiding her. Kafuru smiles at the memory, thinking that maybe her eldest sister may not be so bad after all.
Suddenly, the door slams open, startling Kafuru and Renka appears with a large bowl of soup.
"I'M BAAAAACK~!" She cheers. She trots over and serves the soup on a small tray. "Here you go, Kafuru~! Enjoy~!"
The little blonde stares at the hot steaming soup, which consists of noodles and vegetables. She takes a spoonful, gives it a taste of the noodles and vegetables altogether. Renka kneels by her little sister's bedside as she looks at her expectantly.
"How is it?" Renka asks.
Kafuru swallows and nods with a small smile. "Yes. It's delicious."
"Oh, good~!"
Kafuru continues slurping on her soup with Renka watching with a smile. Minutes go by and the bowl is empty. The little sister hands her the tray.
"Would you like another helping?" Renka asks.
Kafuru nods. "Yes...I would like that."
"I'll be back in a moment~!" The older sister is about to leave when she feels a tug on her sleeve. She turns her head to notice a slight blush on Kafuru's face, but her head is turned away to hide it.
"U-ummmm...thank you..." she says softly.
Renka blushes as well, but gives a light chuckle with a toothy grin and a thumbs up. With that, she leaves the room. Kafuru looks down at her sheets and smiles.
"Renka-nee-chan..." she whispers and closes her eyes.
