Uhm… this building is very silent: kinda odd since it's still evening. Or maybe it's just me, that right now I don't care much for anything… except my sister… … I-I'm still shocked, from the events happened earlier, after Mirii and Hun were done, with this meeting.
My sister barely summarized the previous situation… but it wasn't really needed: her expression alone was enough, to explain how that discussion went. Her look was absent, her face was very pale… s-she was so similar to a ghost!
Mirii then, wished to be left alone in her apartment… said very lightly, too. Ever since that statement, I-I wasn't able to focus on my job: the thought of my sister was very dominant, especially the one where she's in her room… looking from her window and seeing everyone, talking to each other or playing together.
U-ugh… c-come on, Rof… s-stop thinking about it! T-this will never happen to Mirii… be positive! I mean… I do have a little plan, that could bring back some happiness on my sister. Well, it doesn't guarantee a success, but at least it's worth a try!
I'm now in front of Mirii's entrance door. … l-let's hope she's still there…
DRIRIN!
… I can hear faint steps, from behind that door… oh, it's opening!
"Hi brother." My sister greeted me.
"Hi Mirii!"
Uhm… she was hiding a bit, by exposing her face to me. I bet she's wearing her favorite pajama: overall pink color, decorated with many different flowers. When she wears it, I can see her smiling more often. However, for some weird reason, she doesn't want others to know about that: I wonder why…
"Do you need something?" She asked.
"Well… I wanted to talk to you, for a moment."
She stares at me, then she looks down. Hmm… Mirii didn't find a decision yet, huh. This is making my throat close even more.
"Ok…"
She pulls the door, while covering behind it. With a gentle cough, I entered inside: the house looks clean, even the kitchen. Did she decide to avoid dinner, for this evening? My sister closed the door and looked in my eyes.
"Tell me, brother."
All right, here goes nothing!
"It's about this afternoon… things didn't go too well, right?"
"… no…" She looks at her right, while grabbing her right arm with her left hand, behind her back.
Poor Mirii… today was very nasty, for her. Like my mother's complain wasn't enough… n-now, she has to face this next dilemma! I remember the times, when she was talking about her future plans… her ambitions… and despite her seriousness, she was smiling at me.
Again, this happened in the past, when she was a young child. Nowadays… I can't help but notice this icy vibe, covering her. Right now, my soul is literally freezing in front of her pale expression… sigh…
"Mirii… I wanted to ask… i-if there is something I can do, for you. Anything, really."
"… why this wish? You contributed greatly, Rof…"
"N-no! That's not true! I-I didn't help out, in the most appropriate time…"
She looks at me, now.
"What's the appropriate time, brother? Every moment is."
"But this is even more important, than the other ones!"
We both didn't say anything, for a while…
"Please, Mirii… give me a chance, to solve this problem! I-I can't stand seeing you so depressed, anymore!"
My sister looks down and sighs loudly.
"It's no use, brother… this is a task, only I can complete. The perfect challenge designed for this persona."
"… you're right, Mirii. At the end, the choice is yours."
"However…" … s-she looks at me, with a smile! "I deeply appreciate your thought. I'm… very glad, to see you here…"
… I couldn't smile in front of that.
"Thank you, sister. But in truth, I didn't really want to say a suggestion for your decision…"
"Uhm?"
"Rather… I want to give you a little break."
"… what do you mean?" She rubs her right tentacle with her right thumb and forefinger.
"Well, by just a quick glance, I could notice how stressed you are…"
"… I-I'm not that stressed, Rof! I-I have the perfect patience, after all…"
"Sigh… doesn't look too much perfect… that's for sure!"
"Y-you think?"
"Yes. I bet that many other people would arrive to the same conclusion."
Mirii looks to her left, while keeping rubbing her right tentacle.
"I-I can't hide it, can I?"
"No, you can't. That's why I got a little idea…"
"Which is?" She stares back at me.
"I thought to invite you, Hun and Fara for dinner, so you can relax a bit."
"F-for dinner?! B-but brother! I… I… … I-I already eat!" I knew it: she's starting to sweat.
"Really?" Let me check something, really quick... that's on my smartphone. "Hmm… so… you ate at 8:12 PM? Since when?"
"Ehm..." She's looking around, while curling her right tentacle with her right forefinger. "Since… now?"
…
"O-ok, ok! I-I didn't eat… but that's because I'm not hungry!"
"You're not hungry? Uhm… I don't know about that."
"Brother! Trust me, please… w-why I should lie, after all?!" She giggles a bit, while looking around...
"Yeah, good question actually: why you should lie?"
My sister didn't say anything: she leans against the wall, with her back, as she looks down.
"… I-I don't know, Rof… I don't know what I need more… I-I'm stuck, brother. I failed my mission…"
"Mirii, listen…"
She looks at me, now.
"I know I can't do anything for you, in the long run… but I want you to see this dinner with me and your friends, in a different way. Think about it… couldn't this occasion be counted, as the last time you're interacting with Hun?"
Suddenly, my sister expanded her eyes.
"N-no! This is not the last time! I can guarantee you, that!"
"It could be, though… you may decide to stick with your career plans, at the last moment of this day!"
My reasoning made Mirii silent: she's clearly giving me, the chance to talk more!
"And if you really completely see this situation… you can use this occasion, to learn more about your friend."
My sister stares at me: this time I'm waiting for her opinion. Actually, more of her agreement…
"… I know Hunley, Rof… that's why, I'm taking this long to decide…"
Uhm… she seems open, about her decision moment. Could this mean…?
"I have a hunch, that you are coming up to a conclusion… right?"
Mirii nods.
"Yes, brother. This experience… made me realize details, that often I overlook." She rubs her right tentacle again. "Still… I don't know, if I should think about it more or taking a break…"
"… did you think about how Hun would react, if he eats dinner with you?"
Good question, Rof! Let's hear her answer. … huh, I made her really think about it, this time…
"... Rof, could you please wait outside?"
"Wait? Oh, so you decided to come!"
"D-don't get the wrong ideas, ok?! I-I just wanted to take a break, l-like you said earlier!"
And taking a break, makes you blush this much? Sure… but at least I got what I wanted!
"All right. I'll wait: take your time, sister."
I exit from Mirii's house: just before I closed the door, I could glance at Mirii smiling. Eh eh… my dear sister… something tells me, she's going to enjoy this evening. Deeply.