Chapter 4

Siblings Part 2

Over the couple of week since Dad gotten remarried, I have come to realise some things. Nee-chan who used to bask in my company had her hands full with our new acquired brothers. There was some times where I would ask for her help with little things but to find she was busy with one of the brothers. I would usually walk away from a situation like this as not to trouble her even more.

I guess to Nee-chan, I was probably the spoilt little sister. I act like that in front of her so that Nee-chan feels the need to be wanted.

Because of that, my time spend with Nee-chan has been very little, or rather we don't even have time to spend with each other.

I felt lonely because of that.

Don't get me wrong or anything like that. I know that my new family is big and all but usually everyone would either be busy or getting their hands full with… Nee-chan. It's probably because Nee-chan is such a nice person that they prefer spending their time with her.

The only person who would bother to spend time with me was Wataru-kun. Wataru-kun is such a sweet child, always asking me to help him with his homework, playing games with him and etc. Thus I had a strong bond with him. And it was him that also led me to change my ways from a spoilt little sister to caring older sister.

Of course in any household, there was always a sibling that you dislike. The person that I hated the most was definitely Fuuto. We didn't get along since day one and I doubt we would in the future. Besides he was busy with his so called idol work. I wouldn't care less about him.

As for the rest of the brothers, they are pretty nice in their own way. Though I sort of dislike Kaname-san for well-known reasons and Louis-san was really scary to me.

Thinking all these things made me sigh as I fall onto my bed. The sky is dark now and I wasn't in the mood to do anything.

Just then, the bell rang,

I got up and headed to the door, I wondered who it could be at this hour.

Opening the door, I found Masaomi-san standing right there.

"Chiaki. I was starting to think you might have fallen asleep."

"Is there something I can help you with?"

"It's about your recommendation letter that you texted me about."

"Right."

Earlier today, I sent a text to Masaomi-san regarding it. Because Dad was out of the country and Miwa-san was busy, Masaomi-san was the next best choice. Then again, it was either him or Ukyo-san that does all these things.

"Come in then."

I invited Masaomi-san in. Masaomi-san took a seat on the chair as I began taking the forms and the letter for him to look at.

"It's all here. I already filled in the parts that required me to."

Masaomi-san looked through the letter. His eyes suddenly widen before looking up at me.

"It's a sports recommendation letter?"

I nodded at him. Masaomi-san looked back to the letter again.

"Kugayama High?"

"Yeah. It's a school that is famous for its sports."

"I know."

"Eh?"

"Natsume attend there before."

My eyes widen as right after Masaomi-san mention that.

"Natsume-san?"

"Yeah. He got a sports recommendation letter just like you."

Masaomi-san took out his pen and began filling in the forms.

"Since you are entering, you might want to ask him some things regarding the school. I am sure he will be willing to tell you."

Masaomi-san suggested to me before stamping the forms with his signature.

"Here you go."

He handed the completed forms to me with a smile.

The next day, I was making my way to Kugayama High to submit the forms that Masaomi-san filled in yesterday night. Compared to my current school, Kugayama High was closer to home.

As I walked into the unknown school grounds, I could see several sports club having practice on the school fields. Everyone seemed focus on whatever they were doing that they didn't notice a girl like me, don in a different school uniform entering the school building.

Finding the admission office, I handed in the forms with ease.

"All the forms are in."

The woman who was serving me, informed me.

"Do remember that you are required to join a sports club prior to your admission."

"I understand. I shall take my leave now."

I bowed at her and left.

I walked out of the building and made my way out of the school. As I did, I passed by a group of students doing track and field.

Watching them, I started thinking what I sports club I should join. At my current school, I was in the track of field team as a runner. Even though I was, I was always asked to help out with the other sports club. And through that, I began liking other sports as well.

With so many choices, I sighed. Perhaps I could think about it later. I am tired and I really want to head back home and sleep.

Then a thought came across me. Masaomi-san said I could call and ask Natsume-san about it.

Taking out my cell phone, I considered that Natsume-san was probably at work. Should I call him later? Maybe I should send a text.

I typed a text message to him and send it over to him. As I just left the school grounds, my phone vibrated and rang. Looking over my phone, it was Natsume-san. That was fast.

"Hello."

"Chiaki right?"

"Yeah."

"You wanted to ask me about Kugayama High?"

"Yeah. I am going to attend Kugayama High next year so I was wondering if you could give me some pointers on the clubs there. Masaomi-san mentioned to me you used to attend there."

"I see. I don't know if the clubs change or have new ones after I left but I can tell you what I know and what they do."

"Please do. That would be useful."

"Then I will arrange a date for us to meet up?"

"Sure."

"I will send you the details later."

"Okay. Sorry to trouble you, Natsume-san."

"Not a problem. We are siblings after all."

Later that evening, Wataru-kun and I were playing console games at Yusuke-san's room.

"Why are you guys invading my room?!"

Yusuke-san questioned us with a demanding tone. Wataru-kun and I pretended we didn't hear that tone of his and kept on playing.

"My game console is broken and Onee-chan's doesn't have one in her room. Since Yuu-nii's room was open, we helped ourselves."

"That doesn't mean that you guys can invade my room!"

"But it will be wasted if you don't use your game console since you are busy studying and all. I heard that game consoles with break down easily if you don't use it often."

I mentioned to him with a hint of chuckling in my voice.

"Argh! Fine! I'm going to your room to study, Wataru!"

Yusuke-san left the room.

"Ah, I forget to mention to Yuu-nii..."

"About what?"

I turned to look at Wataru who had a worried look on his face.

"I forget to clear the lego pieces lying all over the floor in my room."

"…I am sure Yusuke-san will be fine."

I turned back to the screen slowly with a sheepish smile on my face.

"If you say so, Onee-chan."

Wataru-kun smiled happily and resumed his game with me.

After a short while, we heard Yusuke-san yelling in pain from the door.

After the game session with Wataru-kun, it was time to hit the shack. Like I always do every night, I tuck Wataru-kun back to his bed. Feeling a bit thirsty, I headed to the kitchen to grab a drink.

As I went down the stairs, Tsubaki-san and Azusa-san were practicing their lines at the living room as usual. Noticing me, they abandon whatever they were doing and smiled at me.

"Hey little sister!"

Tsubaki-san greeted me, patting on the seat next to him to usher me to come over. I hesitated for a bit before finally making my way over and sat beside him.

"We heard from Masa-nii. You are going to the same high school as Natsume!"

Tsubaki-san ruffled my hair to my annoyance. My hair was a mess now.

"Yeah…"

"Both you and Natsume are really alike!"

Tsubaki-san kept on ruffling my hair.

"That enough, Tsubaki. Chiaki looks pretty annoyed with you messing her hair."

Azusa-san lifted Tsubaki's hand away from my head.

"Thank you, Azusa-san."

I quickly arrange my hair in place. I better remember to comb my hair later or Louis-san will spend even more time in the morning to do my hair.

Looking at the script that the both of them were reading earlier, I pick one up to read.

"Is this for a new anime?"

"Yup. The recording is tomorrow and we were just practicing for it."

"Would you like to watch?"

Azusa-san offered. I nodded at them.

"Sure!"

After watching such an astounding performance, I felt as though I was immersed to the story with their words. Being a seiyuu is amazing for sure. I clapped my hands after they ended their performance.

"That's was great!"

Tsubaki-san and Azusa-san smiled after hearing my words.

"Glad you like it."

"You guys are amazing. I really felt like I was into the story."

"The concept for the anime is supposed to be like that. I'm glad we pulled it off."

"When does the anime start showing? I'm really pumped up to watching it now."

"It will be out sometime next year."

Azusa-san answered me.

"And since we accomplish our goal, we can end this for today."

Tsubaki-san ruffled my hair once more as he got up.

"Chiaki should sleep now. You have school tomorrow."

"Good night."

Azusa-san got up as well and the both of them left for their rooms.

I was quite in a daze by their performance before remembering about my purpose for coming down. Immediately, I got up and went into the kitchen to get a drink.

On my way back, I met up with Iori-san. I don't really know much about Inori-san at all. All I know is that his behaviour is sort of princely-like and that he doesn't usually eat dinner with us. Ukyo-san always mentions he wanted to be left alone.

"Iori-san."

I greeted him. Iori-san seemed surprised to see me.

"Chiaki."

"What are doing up at this hour?"

"I was busy tending the flowers that I forgotten about the time."

"Eh?"

I was confused by his words but nevertheless it didn't matter to me.

"What about you?"

Iori-san asked me in return now.

"I just went to get a drink. I am going back to my room now."

"I see. Then do rest early and I bid you a good night."

Iori-san walked on ahead. Looking at the back of him, I wonder what was really going on with him. It's as though he had some dark secrets to hide from people.

I am just trying to establish the relationships that Chiaki has with the brothers and Ema first and making her realise that she is no longer needed by her sister. It's pretty hard considering that there are so many brothers in the family. Why do they need to have 13 brothers anyway?! They are making Miwa-san look like a baby making machine. Please ignore what I just said.

Anyway Chiaki is the closest to Wataru so do expect more of Wataru compared to the rest. And looking at the votes in my profile page, the votes as of now is like this.

1st place: Tsubaki & Fuuto - 10 Votes

2nd place: Louis - 9 Votes

3rd place: Natsume - 7 Votes

4th place: Subaru - 5 Votes

5th place: Iori & Yusuke - 4 Votes

6th place: Azusa - 2 Votes

7th place: Masaomi & Wataru - 1 Vote

And the rest has no votes. :C

Well, do remember to vote at my profile page. You should see this line "Poll: Who should Chiaki end up with? Vote Now!" in between my username and the chunk of info.

Once I clear up this whole establishment thing, I will start the real thing. I don't know how long is that going to take me though. Anyway, till next time.