まさか！(Masaka!)[No Way!]

I do not own Ore Imouto ga Konna ni Wake ga Nai.

京介(Kyousuke) stood up from his computer chair, and tossed the magazine towards the waste basket next to his desk. He stared at the issue for a while, before turning off the lamp light. Clearing the curtains out, the afternoon sun enters his room. Organizing his papers, he stashes it inside his bag. Laying it against the desk to the side, he then sits back down on his spinning chair.

Idly pushing himself forward and back, he was shocked at the new issue of his favorite model magazine. Who would have thought that Manami would actually consent to doing such a thing. What about her family? Did they even approve of this? Thinking about the magazine, he was grateful that it wasn't an indecent kind of series. If he saw the innocent girl he always knew from childhood on such a thing…

Kyousuke's father lowered down his newspaper the moment he heard a yell from upstairs. It was as though he was in intense pain. Then again, hearing the following slap made him consider what the problem may have been. Hopefully, the neighbors did not call 119. Such a scene would be a hassle. How might he explain that to his wife?

Huffing, he picks up the newspaper again. His son is a man now. He can handle his own problems by himself. Every man had pride. Every man has a right to not ask for assistance. May it even be from his own father.

An image of his wonderful daughter abruptly pops into mind. Once his daughter reaches his son's age…he would still support her. After all, he has helped raise such a cute little daughter. Smirking, he continues to read the newspaper.

After a few minutes of reading yet another article on a '殺人事件(Satsujin Jiken)[Murder Case]', he can hear footsteps coming from the staircase. Slipping an eye to look at the open door of the living room, he sees his son pass by. Wearing navy jeans with a long sleeved shirt in white. He held no expression, as he left the house. Something much more had happened, but he was unsure if he must intervene in Kyousuke's affairs.

Huffing once more, he catches on of where he left.

バカ兄貴!(Baka aniki)! 桐乃(Kirino) screamed mentally, crushing a pillow in her chest. Right when she was about to head downstairs for juice, he then hears her brother scream. She was actually worried about him, when she barged into his room. Though by the moment she saw that indecent photo on the desk, she was furious, and couldn't control herself. It was ridiculous that she even worry about such a sick, uncaring…she stops there, and quietly clutches her light blue hoodie. Her face sympathetic, I hope…he's alright.

Two knocks come in from the outside, and she jumps off her bed to open the door. Meeting with her father, "W-What, do you want?"

"Do you know where your brother is going?" He asked, then averting his eyes away from his daughter.

She sways her head 'no', and closes the door.

"なるほど…(Naruhodo...)" Murmured her father.

Leaning back against the door, she slides down to sit. Letting out a sigh, she searches in her yellow shorts. As the girl takes out her phone, she flips it open and immediately presses a series of buttons. Her eyebrows form a faint frown when she finds 田村(Tamura)…麻奈実(Manami).

Not a call dialed to her, or even a single text message sent. Sometimes, there would be calls that ring from Glasses-Girl, but those are inevitably ignored and canceled immediately. There would also be trivial text messages. She never replied back once. Just sending anything was gonna be a hindrance.

When she got her first phone, Glasses-Girl was one of the first people to exchange numbers with her. It was like she was always going to be persistent whenever she meets her. Wasn't it obvious that she doesn't like her at all? Why is she trying so hard? Why is her brother so protective of her?

Suddenly, she grew silent, as she tuckered the phone away back into her pocket. Why is Kyousuke so protective of her anyway? Is it because she's a childhood friend? Or does he actually see her as something more? She hugs her knees as she stalled on the floor.

For hours, Kyousuke had been wandering around aimlessly. What was blue had already turned into crimson orange. Simply put, the day was coming to an end. Still, no progress on his own end. He wanted to end up somewhere…yet he ended up here and there, places without interest. Simply walking from place to place with no intentional goal. Following only whatever path was in front of him. Somehow, he miraculously stops before Manami's house.

Quickly shutting his eyes to look down, he fisted his palms. Why does he have to be here? This wasn't part of the plan. God must be playing around with his life again. As he opens his eyes, another shadow was crossing his. There she was, Manami, whom he stared at. Kyousuke was breathless.

"きようちゃん？(Kyou-chan?)" She said, holding a bag of groceries in one hand.

The boy avoided eye contact, hiding away his face on the other direction. Why would she even do such a thing? Isn't she the person with a normal life whom he admired so much? Always smiling, without any worries and burdens? Quickly, he felt selfish for thinking in such a way.

"Kyou-chan, is something wrong?" She asked, as she tries to see his face.

With his sleeve, Kyousuke brushes his face, "だいじょうぶ。(Daijobu)" He tried to sound as cheery as possible.

The girl with glasses smiled at the reply, as she opens the gate. Kyousuke stood there with hands in his pockets. Manami then drops the groceries aside and runs up to him, bringing up his hands, "Uhmm…" she stuttered, "…would you like to have dinner?"

Kyousuke felt amazingly joyous. Nodding, "うん！(Un!)"

Manami brightened up, as she hurries while swiping the groceries. As the gate was shut by Kyousuke, he turns around to see his friend waving at him. He smiled, as he follows. This is the Manami he knew. Well, this is how she's always been. The presumption of Manami to be completely different was now gone. Even if this is just a façade, he would always care for her.

Though he seriously does want to heavily lecture her for not warning him about her modeling career. But choosing the right time is difficult. Is she hiding it?

Stepping into the house, he could hear the tap water of the sink going off in the kitchen. Taking off his shoes, he asks, "Where's おじいちゃん(Ojii-chan?)"

"They're out for tonight." She answered, with the tap water turning off.

Lining his shoes up next to Manami's, he calls, "Ya need any help?"

"Sure!" The girl quickly replied.

Entering the kitchen, he can see a box for curry. It looks like the vegetables have been cleaned. Walking over to the cabinet, he takes out a bowl. As he heads towards the pantry, he sees Manami peeling potatoes. Looking at her in an apron, peeling potatoes, and humming a tune…he stared for a while, until she looked back. "ごめん！(Gomen!)"

Flustered, the young man kneels down to scoop up rice, which he then dumps into the bowl. Closing up the pantry, he stands up to walk to the sink. Laying down the bowl, he turns on the tap water. Filling it up, he starts to swish the rice around. Now he's also humming the same tune as Manami.

Staring at each other, they exchanged smiles.

The two sat across each other from the table, with plates of curry rice, "Itadakimasu."

Manami picked up her spoon, but before digging in, she watched Kyousuke. He was happily eating, and that made her happy. Just watching him enjoy something she cooked…

"おいしい！(Oishii!)" Praised Kyousuke.

"ありがとう…(Arigato…)" She weakly replied, slightly blushing.

Half an hour later…

Manami sat on the tatami, with Kyousuke's head on her lap as they watched television.

Kyousuke sits up, "I've gotta go soon."

"Okay." Responded Manami.

The moment the show ended, the boy stood up and placed a hand on Manami's head. He faintly lets out, "I'm sorry for doubting you."

As he walked out of the room, he slides the door behind him. Following to the entrance, he sits down to put his shoes on. After tying them, he leaves the house.

Stopping at the gate, it was as though nothing had even changed after seeing her in the magazine. As he had expected after meeting her face to face, she was still herself. Being a persistent follower of 'Glasses Model', it seems like his friend had only started this month.

With the creak of the gate, Manami suddenly runs out for him. The girl leaps into his arms, clinging onto him. Unable to see her face, she hid in his chest. He had a moist feeling seeping through his shirt. He was shocked, as to why this was happening. It was too sudden, "Ma…nami?"

"You saw it…" She mumbled, then letting out a sob. Picking her head up, she reveals a desperate face with tears. "…didn't you!"

The magazine…could she be refe-

"I'm sorry, Kyou-chan!" She shouted. Hiding into his chest again, hugging him. The boy hesitated to wrap his arms around her, for he didn't know what to do anymore.

"I've just…" She lets out a whimper, "…wanted you to notice me."

As Kyousuke heard that, he immediately embraces her tightly. The girl looks up slowly, her face clearing up. He had his eyes closed, as he settled on her shoulder. Raising up her arms around Kyousuke's neck, she smiled. As he moves back to gaze into her eyes, he kisses her…as Kirino silently watched.

A/N: What was once a one-shot, is no longer a one-shot. I wanted to continue it. Oh, and I fixed some things. If you understand, then okay. If you don't, that's fine too.