Apparently the party is being held at a house nearby our college. That's good I suppose; I worried that I might need to search around in some unknown place. Still I worry about Kirino… She's such a star pupil; I didn't want to taint her with any bad influence. But in any case it was clear she wanted to tag along.

"So this is your college." She mused quietly. From her tone I didn't know if she thought it was good or bad.

"So what do you think? I can show you my dorm later too if you would like."

"Gross, why would I want to do that?"

You say that but you sure sound curious…

"And anyway I guess this is an okay college for someone as lazy as yourself."

She smirked at me with a playful tone. Damn when can I get a compliment from this girl!

"H-hey! I studied hard to get in here!"

"Of course you did, you wanted to win that bet, pervert."

Like hell! I wanted a future too you now. I may not like someone with a great dream to chase but I still wanted to make a decent living.

"W-what I didn't do anything with that bet yet! If you keep putting it that way, I might as well."

Of course my tone was meant as a joke, but maybe that idea wasn't so bad… But I'd be damned if I ever said that out loud to Kirino.

"Pfff, don't act like you didn't try that night at the hotel…"

"It was just a joke!"

"Sure sure."

I was about to make a comment on that sarcastic voice of hers but we have already reached our destination. A house a block down from my university; it was three stories tall, all the lights was turned on and a faint sound of karaoke could be heard from the interior.

I have a feeling I'm going to regret this… but can't turn back now, especially after I knocked on the door. No one even said anything and opened the door, didn't even ask who we were… nice and safe huh?

The place had a strong smell of alcohol. The whole room was littered with wrappers and miscellaneous food products. People sat everywhere from the stairs to the ground. Despite the huge noise level I could still hear the karaoke music playing.

I wanted to shrink into a corner and stay out of sight and looking at Kirino she probably felt the same way. I tugged at her soft hand but instead of following she gave me an angry scowl. She was just about to scold me but a familiar voice cut her off.

"Ahh the star of the party finally made it wooooow!"

Really? For a star of a party you sure were quick to leave right after greeting me, not to mention all the people who ignored me. But I'm not complaining, the last thing I want his attention. Unfortunately I didn't get the luxury of being left alone. Seiryuu rewind his steps and glanced back at my direction as if he forgot something.

"…And this must be your girlfriend! She's even prettier in person!"

Once again Seiryuu flicked her hair with his thin fingers, this time however Kirino made no move to repel him.

"Yeah…" I regrettably replied in a dramatized annoyed tone.

I breathe a sigh of relief after Seiryuu excused himself. I looked over at Kirino and frowned, she timidly glanced around like a frightened kitten, it reminded me of that time during the offline meeting... I'm honestly shocked at how nervous she's being. Now I haven't actually seen how she interacts with her friends in school, but being the most popular girl in the most popular circle of friends, one would believe Kirino would have no trouble socializing.

"Oh wow it really is you Kyousuke-kuuuuun!" a certain annoying voice called out my name, she appears to be drunk. What was her name again? …Ah, yeah I remember, it was Sarah, and of course as soon as she approached me she immediately noticed Kirino.

"Wow, so you are dating this girl." She sounded like I lie or something. Do I really look that misplaced next to Kirino?

As if on cue Kirino immediately introduced herself. "I'm Kousaka Kirino."

"Stop being so proper." Sarah made a face of disgust. Seeing how uncomfortable Kirino looked after that comment made my blood boil and my fist tighten.

"Kousaka…?" Seiryuu's voice appeared out of nowhere. Damn, I thought he left too! How did he sneak up on me? More importantly how am I going to get out of this without embarrassing myself? I felt my face heating up as he walked closer with a questioning gaze.

"Is that a coincidence? Or are you two married?" Sarah's voice wasn't mocking but of genuine curiosity. This conversation reminded me of when Kirino and I bumped into Sakurai, does Kirino plan to explain the situation in the same way? I hope not… I mean this is much different, Sakurai isn't judgmental… with these people… I snuck a quick glance at Kirino, all her previous nervousness seemed to have disappeared and replaced by her usual confidence. Whether it was feigned confidence or real confidence I did not know.

She pulled my arm into a hook and flashed a proud smile. "He's my aniki."

"I thought you two are dating? Or was that a lie to make yourself look cool Kyousuke-kun?" Sarah sounded extremely confused.

"We're also dating." She answered plainly. At this point I rather die than stand here. Some other people actually stopped their conversation peered at us.

"Hahaha, damn Kousaka, you have this girl tamed! To think you have her role playing out of bed as well… haha that's amazing."

"No we aren't joking." Kirino gave a proud smile, pulling me closer. I wanted to say something, really did but I lost my voice.

"You two are serious…?"

"Yes."

"Wow, I'm lost for words." Seiryuu blinked confusedly a couple of times like someone just spilled a bucket of water on him.

A shrill loud laughter filled the room, more eyes looked over at the sudden spike of noise. Sarah waved her hand dismissively. "You're funnnnny Kyouskeeee, if you wanted a girlfriend that badly, you coulda just said so."

I couldn't even utter a word; Sarah forced her lips on mine. I stood there as if time froze, millions of thoughts raced through my mind. And none of them was the excitement that I had when Kuroneko first kissed me! These thoughts were fear and anxiety! Kirino was right next to me for god sake! Her tongue pried by mouth open, exploring my mouth. T-this girl! Too far!

Pushing her off with the most stern voice I could muster. "I'm serious."

Sarah blinked at me a couple times stupefied all the while I kept the most serious expression possible.

"Eww. I'm out of here." Sarah belched before promptly walking off.

I heard a couple of laughs before people resumed their conversation. I honestly wanted to cry. I could barely look at Seiryuu.

"Oh hey, how do you plan on marrying then?" his voice sounded like he was full of interest, his eyes was also that of a curious child.

"I—uh don't know." I sounded pathetic, I didn't even want to look at Kirino; she must be glaring at me hatefully for how weak I sounded.

"Oh, well that's cool to know, your girlfriend is cute as hell! Anyway I'm gonna grab a drink, you want some?"

"No thanks."

Seiryuu shrugged before walking off for the third time.

Pulling my collar, Kirino lead me over to a corner.

"What the hell was that?"

"What?" I was still exasperated from the embarrassment earlier.

"You didn't say anything! Is dating me that embarrassing to you?" Kirino looked like as if tears were about to spill from her eyes. That pained look caused my heart to wench.

"That's not it."

"Then what is it then!?"

"We can't just openly say that we're dating siblings and be proud of it…"

I felt myself losing my voice with each word. I'm honestly surprised at my own actions… Even after everything I went through to confess to my little sister, I ended up being too scared to present this relationship with my peers.

But it's understandable right? Letting strangers know doesn't harm me in anyway but letting people I see everyday yet not being good friends with know about our relationship is a whole different story.

"Y-you're right…"

Her voice gradually changed to a whisper her eyes got teary but not a single tear escaped her eyes. I wanted to say something, anything to comfort her. But an apology would only be an insult at this point. As I wracked my brain for something to say she stormed off into the sea of people inside.

When have I become so pathetic? I should have chased after her, but what if I did? What would I say? I'm still at a loss for words. This isn't eroge where I can take back what I just did by loading my previous save file, if only that was possible…

How troublesome… I thought Kirino was okay with keeping our relationship a secret… well at least she did in front of our parents, but apparently she isn't okay with that in front of others? Now I don't have problems admitting that I'm a siscon, a huge siscon. But the pressure of admitting that in front of people like Seiryuu and Sarah was just too intense… not to mention all these people that go to the same college as me, none which knows me, imagine the shame I walk with everyday in class!

I made my way around the maze of people. Kirino still nowhere in sight, not that I know what I'll do even if I find her.

Just when I was about to ask Seiryuu to help me search for her, an unmistakable light brown head popped up in view. There was no mistaking it, it's Kirino alright. She appears to be talking to someone, should I really interrupt them when I have nothing to say anyway?

From afar they look like the perfect couple, one of those beautiful couples that are usually seen on celebrity channels. My sister's silky hair, large round eyes, well placed accessories matches perfectly for this man's red hair, sharp brown eyes and a smile that would flutter any girl's hearts.

"It's bitter."

"Aww, Kirino-chan you never drank rum before?"

"No… I'm 15…"

"Ah!? You look mature for your age."

Kirino glanced at me then quickly turned her head away. Placing her elbow on the man's shoulders, she whispered something to him. Just what was she trying to prove!?

The man laughed and briskly walked off; Kirino faced me and stuck out her tongue at me. Is she really trying to anger me or something? How immature…

However I still have a duty as her older brother to watch over her, I don't know anyone here and I fear what could happen if I let her walk off and out of my sight. I walked over to Kirino placing my hand on her shoulder I wanted to talk to her but she slapped my hand away before I could utter a sound. Her hateful eyes reminded me of the time she slapped me during the time I acted like a child towards Mikagami…

That guy gave me an arrogant smirk before taking my little sister… my girlfriend… away.

"Yo Kyousuke."

Seiryuu placed his hand on my shoulder, his breath reeks of alcohol. He places a shot glass in my hand, now normally I would reject it but my throat was parched.

"You gonna let that guy take your girlfriend away like that?"

"What do you mean 'that guy' don't you know him?"

Seiryuu shrugged casually while wearing one of the stupidest grins I've seen yet.

"No, people come and go; I don't know half of these people haha."

This guy..! Letting random strangers in is a good way to start trouble. Now I'm even more worried for Kirino. As much as I love to chat I have to find Kirino but how do I excuse myself when this guy is so damn persistent.

"I need to find Kirino."

"Oh? Good luck then."

Walking through the sea of people I felt myself regaining my composure. I now actually felt stupid for feeling embarrassed about my forbidden love. I have no idea who these people are and they have no idea who I am. I no longer live on campus, so why in the world was I embarrassed again? Geez, I wonder how I'm going to make this up with Kirino…

Speak of the devil… Kirino was sitting on the steps on the couch with the same red haired man from earlier. Her face as beat red and she wore a stupid grin, I can hear her girlish giggle from here. She hasn't noticed me yet, so I still have time to think of my approach.

What the hell does this man think he's doing! He leaned in on my sister sniffing her neck. That's only something a perverted creep would do! But Kirino made no move to stop him, how strange…

"Say what is an angel like you dating your brother anyway?"

"…Umm." She seemed to snap back into reality from her drunken state.

"Surely you can get any guy you want right so why your brother? Even if he wasn't your brother he looks bland don't cha think?"

I seriously was about to walk over there and hit him and it's not because of what he said! He's waaaaay too close to Kirino, he's touching her exposed skin like he's feeling her up! But I wanted to hear Kirino's response first so I swallowed down my anger.

"Because…because he loves me."

The red haired man gave a confused look. I mean I would too, what kind of answer is that? He handed her another shot glass. Kirino took it down with one gulp even though it's clear she had enough…

"Hey Kirino, that's enough drinks for tonight."

Kirino looked at me with a stupid grin on her face. Did she get so drunk that she doesn't recognize me? …Or not. She frowned after some seconds. Glaring at me she stood up and walked away. She was clearly not in the best of condition; she lost balance only after a couple of steps and fell over. I caught her in my arms but she quickly pushed me off, still wearing that glare on her face.

"Let's go somewhere else…" her whispery voice was obviously not directed at me.

The red haired man glanced up at me with a smirk that reeked of condescension. He stood up and guided my wobbling sister upstairs…

Wait… UPSTAIRS!? Isn't that where the bedrooms are!? My imagination doesn't run wild like Ayase but even I know how crazy that sounds! I ran up to Kirino grabbing on to her slim arm tightly.

Glaring at me, she quietly muttered "Let go."

"Hey man what's the big idea?"

"What's the big idea you say? Why are you so close to my girlfriend?"

At this my sister raised her voice at me. "Oh now I'm your girlfriend!?"

"Listen well, you!" I stared intently at the red haired man. Then my eyes switched to my sister.

"She's my little sister; it's my duty to keep her safe. She is also my girlfriend so I won't let her run off alone with another man!" this I declared loudly AND proudly. My eyes stayed on Kirino and I was rewarded with her shocked expression, twisting into a very cute smile. A smile I once thought a year ago would never be for me.

"Kirino is mine." I finalized what I said with a tone that left the man wordless. He released Kirino and walked off silently. I wondered what he thought or what anyone else here thought? Hell if I care.

Kirino snuggled her face into my chest before pulling me into a long deep kiss. I got to remember to get her drunk some times. She's much more affectionate while drunk.

"I love you Kyousuke." She started trying to undress me…! Okay maybe she's too drunk!

I had to drag my drunken sister out of the house; she was getting more delusional by the minute. By now Kirino has completely forgotten about what happened earlier, or so it seems. I was so cool with it too… damn it.

She kept laughing about nothing in particular. Sighing I looked at Kirino would wore a satisfied smile on her face… she was staring at me.

"Onii-chaaaan." Her giggles continued.

Sigh if only she could say these sweet nothings while sober… But that's wishing for too much.

"Hey Kyousuke you're leaving already?"

As expected only Seiryuu cared enough to talk to me… Guess I was embarrassed over nothing earlier…

"Yeah, Kirino need some rest. Thanks for holding this party for me though." I know this party being held for me was just some dumb excuse for him to gather a bunch of people to get drunk with…

"Well… good night then!" Seiryuu smiled and walked off…. Exactly as I thought.

Looking at the time, it was already past midnight… I can't possibly get a ride home and as a broke student I don't have the luxury of casually calling a taxi. My only solution; go back to the dorm room that still belong to me for the remainder of the semester.

"Why are you blushing so much onii-chan? Do you like it when I call you that? Kyahaha!"

"Yeah yeah."

I answered halfheartedly; I can't help but smile at my little sister who blinked at me with those cute eyes of hers. She honestly wanted a truthful answer didn't she? But is she even aware of what she's saying I wonder?

Our silly conversation continued, I learned that Kirino wasn't as drunk as I anticipated. Well that's because she didn't have much to drink, I mean she wasn't gone for that long.

"You're back?"

That hoarse voice could only belong to Randall.

"For the night at least."

Damn it! This guy was a straight up pervert with all those ero goods he has. To bring my drunk little sister to sleep in the same room as this guy, what kind of older brother am I?

Sweating profusely I had to make sure I didn't make the slightest mistake when I placed Kirino on the bed. Luckily she was practically asleep as soon as she hit the sheets. Even with her face beat red she still maintains that cute defenseless face when asleep.

"Is that your girlfriend?"

"Yes."

Randall briefly glanced at Kirino before sighing.

"You should be careful around that Seiryuu guy."

"Huh?"

Wait what does that have to do with Kirino?

"He's some spoiled rich kid, he has no boundaries when it comes to flirting with girls."

"I see."

I could see Seiryuu being a bit of a flirtatious person. He has the looks and now I know he has the money. I certainly understand Randall's concern but he doesn't know Kirino. She would never fall for a guy like Seiryuu. After all, how many amazing people, like models and designers try and ask my sister out? According to Ayase, Kirino turned them all down instead she chose me. If I were to lose Kirino the only person responsible would be myself.

"Kyousuke…"

Ahh? That sweet voice belonged to Kirino. Did she wake up already? Looking at her small form I honestly wanted to cuddle her. I now truly understood what Kirino meant when she said she wanted to cuddle the defenseless cute form of Shiori.

Well it seems Kirino is still asleep. SAY WHAT!? Why was she calling out my name if she's asleep? Is she dreaming about me? My little sister can't be this cute.

Now here comes the real dilemma, where should I go sleep? There were four beds, but one of them was filled with numerous clothes, the other two is occupied and the only empty one belongs to Seiryuu.

I could get in the same bed as Kirino… but that would look too suspicious! And Seiryuu is going to return later… I think. Well still even if he doesn't I can't just take his bed.

Rigidly lying down next to Kirino, I caught Randall with the corner of my eyes. How would he react to this situation!? Thankfully it seems he didn't care at all, he was facing the wall fidgeting with his phone like usual.

"Kyousuke…"

Staring at me was a pair of turquoise orbs.

Damn I woke her up didn't I?

"Ahh Kirino, did I wake you up?"

She dug her face into my chest, her body fitting snuggly onto my own. She bent her knees, slipping them in between my legs making my insides stir.

"K-Kirino?"

This can't be happening! I know where this is going because of those soap operas my mom watches. At least I think that's what happens with a girl that clearly got too many drinks. But this can't be happening! Not here! Anxiously I spotted Randall who still faced the wall. Good, he didn't notice… I hope.

"Kyousuke do you love me?"

She peeked at me with big doe eyes. What an awful situation! Why ask this out of nowhere!? This is exactly going where I think its going!

"Yes of course." My voice was steady; it was my best attempt to sound calm.

Kirino let out a sweet laughter before snuggling against me even tighter… then she fell asleep. It's good that she didn't continue doing what I think would have happened… And to think tonight couldn't possibly get any worse than it is. Well actually it wasn't all that bad. I learned that my sister is really cute when she's drunk. I honestly prefer her being more lovey dovey. I mean who wouldn't want their girlfriends act more lovingly? But it's not all that bad, sober Kirino has her cute sides too.