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Well here we are Chapter 3 and 4 will be on soon still proofreading it. this chapter will be quite interesting! I feel I am building some good storyline and plenty of drama to go with it. I owe a big shot out to Not-A-Cop and Dbzsotrum9 thanks for the reviews! Keep bustin my balls on grammar I hate those errors to! As usual you are welcome to review and PM I might respond, I might not - Dj Tenki

Chapter 3: Suspision, Discovery & An Inconvienent Truth

Kyosuke

I awoke as usual to do my morning training, got up shook out the cobwebs from the night before with a might yawn. I scratched myself in a few manly places not unlike most guys my age and got dressed for my morning run. As usual I crept down stairs and out the door and I was shocked by how warm it was outside this morning.

"How can it be this warm already when the stars are still out?" I asked. Well nothing to it but to do it and I started my run. I had traveled about two miles into my run when I got an unexpected suprise as I rounded the corner near the warehouses there was girl running right at me! I narrowly avoided making contact and called out a "Whoooa!" as I tripped to the ground to avoid her. "Hey are you alright? That looked like it hurt when you fell there." this girl stated to me.

I look up only to find a very beautiful girl with long dark hair and a pair of very big blue eyes..not unlike my sisters...staring back at me. Isat there a bit stunned but I gather myself and responded. "Yeah I'm gonna be ok just a few bumps and a scratch on my forearm but nothing to worry about" as I got back to my feet. "Hey who are you and why would you be running so early in the morning?" I asked this very attractive girl.

"Well it isn't polite to stare so hard at a girl when you haven't introduce yourself first and almost knocked her down?" she said flatly to me. This made me feel for some reason that I was talking to my sister again..."I guess you have a point there my name is Kyosuke nice to meet you and sorry for almost knocking you down." "Well Kyosuke my name is Ayase and its nice to meet you too and dont worry about it I almost hit you too."

"Well anyway why were you running so early in the morning Ayase, I don't see anyone ever out here this early." To this she seemed hesitant to answer but then looked me in the eye and responded "W-W-Well I have a reason to be out here like this...its kinda complicated if you have a mintue I can try to explain it to you."

I think I might be setting myself up for more trouble but I responded in kind. "Sure I'll listen to you I have a few minutes before I need to get back to running." We moved over to an old bench by the warehouse fence and have a seat. It makes me feel a bit uncomfortable to be sitting kinda close to such a beauty but I take a deep breath and try to hold a neutral gaze. "So what is it that brings a nice girl out here early?" I ask again.

"Well are you familiar with a company Eternal Blue?" Hmmm why does that sound so familiar to me.. "No cant say I have ever hear of that company Ayase." "Well they are a clothing company and its because of them I am out here, I model thier clothing line with a few of my school friends."

Its at this moment it hits me, crap thats the company my sister works for shit! I keep my neutral tone saying "Wow I bet that is something to be in that line of work. So that company makes you run that seems pretty harsh doesn't it?" "No Kyosuke they dont force me to run..its just that I have these two friends and there always hogging down the free food I swear! It seems no matter how much they eat they can just keep fitting into whatever and I am always having to watch every little thing, then I get on the scale and gain like three pounds"

At this point Ayase is rambling very fast and blurting out her private thoughts when she catches herself and feels quite embarrassed. Heh that is funny, but I have to play the concerned guy here.. "Wow that is not right darn those friends of yours but if its any consulation I think you look great Ayase, you dont have anything to worry about."

She huffs at this comment but responds "Well let me tell you something Kyosuke modeling isn't easy I always have to watch what I eat but thats just the way it is so here I am running." she huffs with a big sigh. "Well hang in there I think you will be alright just don't let it get to you Ayase."

"I need to get going Ayase but it was nice talking with you take care running around corners in the future!" I start to get up and take off when she says "I will and it was nice to meet you Kyosuke...maybe I will see you around?"

At this I knew where she was headed and I had to cut this off no need to get involved with my sisters model friend nope. "Yeah maybe...well take care" as I got up and bolted down and around a corner, So thats another of my sisters friends they just keep coming out of nowhere, man she was pretty...but a model...nothing but trouble. I finish my thoughts along with my run and head back inside and upstairs to get some more rest before school.

I manage through breakfast as usual not withstanding the continued icy glares from my sister now that I know her secret and get up and roll out the door to school. Once again I am assulted with a "Hey Baka! wait up already geez you forget you have a sister?" "Yeah I remember I have one, its just we haven't talked in a while Kirino" I say with slight sarcasim.

"What is it you want Kirino?" she starts walking next to me and then says "Well about its about your favor..I thought about it and I need more information if you want me to deal with it." I looked at her while we are walking and she give me an angry stare "What? Why are you looking at me..disgusting.."

"Well I was thinking about giving you a little more info but with that outburst I'll hold off go figure it out my imouto." At this she sticks her tounge out at me and says "Baka!" and continues to walk right next to me. "Hey Kirino I have a question for you." "What is it you want?" she says somewhat more subdued. "Whats the name of that company you work for again? The model stuff dad lets you do."

"Why do you want to know hmm? You going to stalk me or something...gross!" "No you baka-imouto I was just curious so tell me...please." I can see the wheels turning in her eyes as I look at her while we walk then she looks over at me says "Eternal Blue, that is the company I work for, If you'd pick up a magazine you would know that. I am in like most of them."

At this she starts to puff out her chest and run a hand through her hair. Man conceited much? I think to myself but alas I let it go. Well that confirms it though I was right when I remembered that talking with Ayase. I'll have to watch my step around that girl for sure. "Well thanks for that I was just curious, well were almost to school I imagine you have friends to meet and I dont want to ruin your popular girl reputation."

She looks at me somewhat with suprise on her face at the last comment but I don't give her time to respond. "I'll catch you later my imouto take care." and with that I head onto class. I remember though before I head to class I still have some time so I head over to the Karate club area to talk with Saito Tanka.

Hes full of himself junior that is in charge of the karate club. He is usually milling around in the dojo telling lower class girls about his karate exploits...and sure enough there he is doing exactly that. "Yeah girls tomorrow I'll have this Tournament in the bag. I don't think there will be a lot of competition.." huummhumm I cleared my throat to get Tanaka's attention and he looks over to see me.

I could see some of the confidence in his eyes deflate when he see me standing there. "L-L-Look ladies it seems a friend of mine needs some help here! what can I say it never ends" he says with a smile to the two underclass ladies as they laugh and start to walk past me to the door. Did one of them just wink at me when she walked past? "Hey Tanaka laying it on pretty thick there aren't ya?" "Kyosuke what brings you to the dojo today?"

"Well man I just wanted to make sure of the time we are to meet at the train station and to make sure me and Kohei are entered." Tanaka eyes me a bit "Yeah you and Kohei are on the list and I did like you asked and told the team to keep their mouths shut until it actually starts."

"You and Akagi need to be at the bullet train station at 8 a.m. thats when we will be heading out." Yeah good deal its just as I though Tanak is a good guy after all. "Ok Tanaka we will be sure to be there. I am looking forward to the challenge I hope we all do well for the school."

Tanaka laughs at this and shakes his head a bit "Look Kyosuke I know you haven't done a tournament before so don't expect to much there will be a whole lot of guys with something to prove there...but good luck anyway."

"Thanks Tanaka I just hope you and I get to meet in the tournament, I think it would be interesting." At this Tanaka raised an eyebrow and started to chuckle "Sure Kosaka anythings possible maybe heh." "Catch ya around Tanaka see ya tomorrow." With that I walked off to class but once I got there I sighed when I saw there was a commotion in our classroom...great now what?

As I closed in on my classroom there were a few guys standing at the door and I overheard them "Who is she? whats she doing sitting at a desk?"one of the two said "I hear she is waiting on Kosaka to get here." the other guy says. What? Someone waiting on me to get to the classroom? I move the two aside and sure enough there is a girl sitting at my desk talking with Kohei, she turns to look at me and that wide smile of hers shows up on her face...

"Ah Kosaka-kun you finally arrived..its so good to see you again!" Im stunned to see its Kanako. "Why are you in my class and what are you doing in my seat Kanako" I whisper to her. "Well I know we are going to do lunch but I really couldn't wait to see you so I thought I would stop by and I saw Akagi-sempai, so I thought I would talk with him while I waited for you."

At this Akagi was doing his best not to laugh at me he had an elbow resting on his desk and his hand over his mouth, I glowered at him. "Look Kanako if you don't head back to your room I will call off the deal." She gave me a light smile and move out of the seat and brought her face up close to my ear and whispered "no you can't Kyosuke or I'll show all my friends those pictures and your secret will be out."

Then she blew in my ear playfully, this caused me to shiver. My classmates gave some collective giggles from the girls and angry stares from the guys all the while I was trying to get control of the situation. "Alright Kanako I will let it slide this time but do it again or you can just show everyone I don't need the aggravation."

At this she apologized and told us goodbye and headed out. Needless to say that after she left the gossiping started and people were not about to settle down until they got more information. All I told them was I was tutoring a lower class-man it looks good for college apps. Many of them gave me a skeptical look including Manami, but it seemed to stop anymore questions because fortunately class started. "Damn it Akagi why didn't you send her on her way when she showed up?" I whispered as the teacher started his lecture on english.

"Sorry Kyosuke she whispered the same threat to me, either she sat there or we get outed. Plus I thought it would be priceless to see the look on your face!" as Akagi stifles another laugh. If looks could kill mine would have killed Akagi on the spot. "Oh well I guess its not going to matter after Saturday, besides I have a side effort to get her off my case as well so whatever."

Akagi makes a questioning face and asks "Side effort what do you mean?" "Nothing man nothing I was just thinking out loud." I got to watch myself that would be all I'd need to get Kirino on my case as well...Akagi just shrugged and went back to listening to the lecture. Classes ended for lunch and I broke off from akagi for my first black-mail lunch oh what fun this will be I thought...

It seems I made it to the roof first so I take a seat in the shade since its spring and its really started to warm up. I take out my Bento and drink and sit down to eat. Its maybe 5 minutes and then the door opens to reveal and very excited Kanako. "YO-HO Kyosuke hows it going are you ready to eat lunch?" "As ready as I'll ever be I guess" as I sighed.

I cant believe I am being subjected to this...never mind that she is kinda cute for a first yeah I guess...ack what am I thinking! "Ahhh earth to Kyosuke you there?" "Wha-whats yeah yeah I was just thinking about a question I had for you Kanako." "Ask away Kyosuke I am a pretty open person" as she takes a bite of her sandwich.

"Alright then, why is it you wanted to even hang out with me anyway? Your a cute girl and I am guessing a model too if you are a friend of my sisters right?" She turns to look me in the face and scoots a little closer to me, then she says " Well first the reason I wanted to eat with you is simple. I like you I think you are pretty good looking and when I saw you and Akagi-sempai locked in battle I won't lie it made my heart skip a beat!" at this she flushed deeply scarlet but did not move or look away.

I was shocked by her words, no one had ever said that to me before.."Well I appreciate the kind words Kanako but I'm not sure what to think about that I mean I just met you two days ago. you know" At this she started to look a little crest fallen so I tried to rebound her. "That doesn't mean I don't want to be your friend, I mean you don't seem crazy or anything so lets at least start there OK?"

This brought the smile back to her face.."That sounds nice Kyosuke friends it is...for now" she murmured but I still caught it, but pretended I didn't. We continued lunch talking about the usual interest and hobby stuff. She said that she did model work for eternal blue as well but she also did Idol work for some companies in Akihabara. I was shocked to learn that she was a dead ringer to cos-play The main character Meru from that anime disc box my sister dropped, this made me laugh. "Whats so funny Kyosuke? do you find it wierd that I do cos-play stuff..I mean its for my job!"

"No No Kanako its nothing like that I just think its great that you can do both modeling and some cos-play work your amazing!" This caused her to blush a deep red and look away. "Seriously you aren't gonna tease me or anything right Kyosuke.."

"I won't Kanako were friends now I don't tease or hurt my friends" I told her and I wasn't kidding either. I looked at my watch and the hour was up so I told her we needed to head back to class. I got up to leave when I felt a grip on my pant leg. "what is it Kanako?" I asked, "you will keep having lunch with me right?"

"Yeah for a while anyway I don't dislike it so I'll catch you tomorrow." She then let go with a big smile as I headed over and down the fire escape that led back down stairs. Her smile was quickly replaced by a gasp as the door shut and a figure walked out from the side of the doorway area.

Kanako

"So this is where you ran off to and why you are not having lunch with us Kanako.." "Ayase what are you doing up here!" she gasped. "Well I could ask you the same thing Kanako whats the deal? Why are you up here with Kyosuke having lunch?" "Wha-what? How do you know Kyosuke Ayase I didn't mention his name?" This cause Ayase to flush red herself as she could tell she had been caught.

"Well I might have run into him earlier this morning when I went for my run. Not everyone can hog it down like you and Kirino and not gain a pound." This cause Kanako to chuckle, "Well Ayase I have my reasons for eating lunch with him and they don't include you so don't worry about it ok." Kanako said with a deadly tone to it.

"Well Kanako if you can eat up here then I can too, and I just might." "NO! you cant this time is me and Kyosukes and I wont share it, so so so if you want to talk with him ask him for some other time." This caused Ayase anger to flare and say "fine have it your way but maybe I'll have to let Kirino know that her hentai brother is hitting on first years."

"No Ayase I can't have Kirino know or the deal is off and he wont come up here anymore." "What deal?" At this Kanako could tell the jig was up and she sighed. "Ok Ayase I'll show you but you can't tell Kirino and if you eat lunch with Kyosuke and me you can't take over the conversation deal?" Ayase thought on this but then nodded in agreement, "Deal Kanako now what is it you want to show me?" At this Kanako pulled out her phone and said "Ayase I think your going to like this..."

Kyosuke

Once lunch was over I made my way back down to class and people were still talking about this mornings events. When I walked into the room the whispers died down a bit and many guys were still giving me the evil eye and the girls where whispering while they looked at me and giggled some more. I'm never gonna get to live a quiet life now siiiigh. I walked over and sat down at my desk and laid my head down on it. After what maybe was 5 minutes Kohei and Manami returned and Kohei sat down next to me."hey how was your lunch date Kosaka?" "Shut it Kohei I don't think the whispers will ever end will they..." Kohei laughed a bit and said "Doubt it, guys are jealous...and maybe some of the girls too?" as he looked around a bit.

"Well anyway Kyosuke did you get a chance to talk to Tanaka about the you know what?" It never dawned on me that I forget to let Kohei know about that. "Oh..thats right yeah were all set for tomorrow man. We need to be at the Bullet train platform at 8 am." "Did he tell you if he kept us quiet until tournament start time Kyosuke?" "Yeah he said he caught some hell for doing it but that he was able to keep the team quiet and were good until show time!"

This made Kohei smile "Wow that is something Kosaka, I cant believe you and I are going to get to fight in the Tokyo Dome man its going to be something." I could quietly feel myself getting excited as well. "Damn right Akagi it really will be something lets just give it our all and show the other prefectures what we are made of man." "Speaking of which Kohei I think we need to practice one more time today after school in the old Gym, I know Tanaka's got the team going through their paces as well, so lets do the same."

"Yeah I need to loosen up before I head home so I'm in Kyosuke see ya after school." After that the rest of the day was uneventful the occasional glare from guys in class which I just ignored and then came the final bell of the day.

I gathered my stuff and stopped by my locker to get my shoes and then I quietly headed out of the back of the common area to head toward the old school building area. I just cant help the feeling that I am being watched I thought as I stopped and scanned the area. Must just be my imagination I guess, I headed over to the old gym and went into it and drop my bag on the floor. I pulled out my training Gi and colorless belt. I strip down and get dressed into it and about then is when Kohei shows up. "Hey Kohei glad you made it." " Yeah man my sister stopped me in the hall and was giving me the third degree about helping her at home with some stuff."

"Damn Kohei that sounds like hell, but at least you and your sister get along...maybe a little too well." I said with a raised eyebrow. "Can it Kosaka you know I don't roll like that." "Whats the deal with you and your sweet looking little sister Kyosuke? I mean she is probably the hottest freshman girl here and I bet its not to bad seeing her at home everyday eh eh?" Kohei said with a little to much emphasis.

"Like hell it is Kohei shes the devil, all I get are cold stares and Baka talk all the time. I mean really I think if I went away she'd be the happiest person alive!" Kohei shook his head at my comment, "Wow that's pretty harsh Kosaka she can't be all that bad I mean you are her brother after all. I mean family is still family." he said as he shrugged his shoulders. I could tell Kohei meant well but he didn't understand my situation.

"Well I dunno Kohei I mean there are times I wish she would have a civil conversation with me like she did when she was little, but now I would never admit that to her, and if you say that to her I'll deny it all to hell." Kohei Chuckled, "Yeah like I am going to go up to a famous model and strike up a conversation...even I know those girls are mean, no thanks man." as he gave me a flat stare.

"Don't worry Kysouke your secrets safe with me...like so many others we have heh" He said as he finished getting dressed. What Kohei and I hadn't noticed is that the main entry door had opened and closed during our conversation, and sitting on the floor out of sight but within hearing distance and view was none other than the one that cause my feeling of being followed...Ayase Aragaki..

She had taken one look at Kanako's phone and two things had happened. One she blushed very deeply seeing my chest shirtless, and two she wanted to know where these photos were taken. When Kanako explained that we trained in the old gym she couldn't get it out of her head the rest of the day and with what can only be described and maybe a lustful desire she had to see it in person and that brought her here.

She had been listening the whole time to the conversation of me and Kohei and was now watching as we prepared to do battle with one another. "Alright Kohei I'm not dirting my Gi before the tourney so I'm taking it off, I'll fight shirtless today." Kohei nodded his head in agreement "Yeah good call Kyosuke I'll do the same but lets try not to bruise each other up to much we have to fight hard tomorrow, and I want to be at 100 percent."

"Sure thing Kohei" I said as we took our places bowed to each other and then take stances. In a flash I was on Akagi two forward jabs and a straight Kick which were all blocked, Akagi managed to drop me with a leg sweep but I rolled around and back onto my feet again. It was then that Akagi pressed and popped me in the chest for 1 point.

"Whew Nice one Akagi I'll have to watch for that" as I rubbed the spot he hit. "I've been practicing at home some man." We took our stances again and continue to fight, while this was going on Ayase's eyes were glued to us and her breathing became quite heavy. This is the first time I have ever seen two boys fight like this, what muscles Kyosuke has...ack! what am I thinking..but his stomach looks soooo good.. stop it Ayase stop it. We continue this pattern of dodge block kick punch with no clear victor.

Akagi and I continue to counter each others moves until Kohei's phone starts to ring and we stop. I look disgusted at Akagi when he said, "Look man I have to get it it could be an emergency, Hello..yeah I know..I'll be there shortly..NO don't tell mom I'll handle it relax..OK.. bye" I raised an eye brow at Akagis hurried pace. "Sorry Kosaka duty calls my sister is going spastic over making dinner she ain't no house wife, so I have to get home before the folks and help with it." I chuckled at his comment.

"I understand Akagi just make sure you are there at 8 am you miss the train you miss the fight ok!" "Yeah I'll be there man lets get em tomorrow." "Take care man I'm gonna get dressed and head home." "See ya Kyosuke 8 am tomorrow." and with that akagi heads out. Its just me so I strip off my workout pants and put on my shirt and pants to head home. Little did I know Ayase had watched the whole event with eyes glued to my more embarassing parts and still breathing heavily. I grab my bag and head on home none the wiser to any of these events...

Thank god they didn't catch me Ayase thought to herself after she laid there for 5 minutes to make sure Kyosuke and akagi-sempai had left. "Well I can't believe what I just saw...luckyyyy" giggling to herself. "Man would Kanako be jealous if she knew what she missed out on...wait a sec I think its only fair I let her know" as she pulled out her cell to call Kanako...

Kirino

What a hard day of practice that evil woman almost made me run my legs off I swear. Kirino thought as she had finished changing and was now headed to a local cafe to meet her friends from school Saori and Ruri. Once she arrived she saw that the two of them had already grabbed a booth near the back window.

It was Kirinos favorite spot because she could almost gaurantee a view of a certain baka-aniki that went home that way every day. Why does he always pass by here across the street so late? I mean class is over a lot earlier, I am going to have to snoop and find out. "Kirino...hey Kirino you there?" Saori asks as she waves a hand in front of Kirinos face.

"Wha-oh yeah Saori Ruri sorry about that I am just tired from practice." Saori buys this but Ruri solidly stares Kirino in the eyes and says "No you weren't I know that look you were thinking of him." Kirino's eyes open wide and her mouth drops open as she tosses out an excuse as to being caught red handed " wha- I- ah you don't know what you are talking about you you you black cat." she indignatly responds. This causes a great amount of laughter from Saori "ahhh Kirino-chan it seems thou does protest to much!" to this Kirino blushes and says "Stop it you two lets talk about what we are actually here for and that's the Anime-Con in a few weeks." Ruri smiles at the attempt to change the subject but then agrees "yes I think we should meet early on that saturday so we won't have to wait long in line."

"I can do one better than that Kirino-chan and Ruri-san I have some connections and got us early passes for entry" Saori says causing the other two girls to smile. "Well I think that settles that then we seem to be prepared for the convention any other news?" Kirino asks. "Well I have one question for you Kirino, may I ask it?" At this Kirino gives Ruri a candid look already knowing what the question is. "What is it Ruri?" Kirino ask with some threat to her response.

"Well Kirino I wanted to know how you and your oni-chan are getting along these days?" This caused Saori to sit up a bit more and pay close attention to Kirino's response. " W-W-Why would you even care he's disgusting.." "Stop it Kirino!" Ruri cuts her off mid sentence. "We both know you love your brother and your hiding it with this tough girl attitude, why don't you just talk to him." Kirino choked up at her response and looking at both her friends she knew she couldn't lie to them they knew her to well. this caused her to deflate and sigh.

"Look even if I did like him, and I am not admitting anything, he's cold toward me and doesn't really talk to me. He always has a scowl when we talk and I don't know how to be around him comfortably." with that statement Kirino's eyes become a little glassy and she chokes up a bit.

Saori seeing what was about to happen cuts in, "Hey Kirino-chan don't worry its not like your oni-chan would ever hate you. Deep down I know he cares for you greatly I have seen him before and can tell he is a kind guy...and ahhhh kinda hot..." This cause Kirino to look over to Saori and growl.

Ruri smirked at this and adds, "Yeah you know Saori you have a point he is a real pretty boy isn't he...maybe you and I should talk to him sometime ourselves." Kirino looked to Ruri and growled much more deeply and then states "No one puts hands on my aniki unless they want to deal with me!"

Both girls looked at each other and then stifled some laughs "Yeah Kirino you've got it bad for your brother" as they both laugh. After that it was time to head on home all three girls said thier goodbyes and headed out.

I can't believe them calling my aniki a hotty...I mean hes such a slacker and well mayyyyybe hes got a nice face and his raven colored hair is kind of nice. I mean sure hes got some muscular arms and he's got a six pack...ack! what am I thinking hes my annniiiiki!

Kirino was brought out of her thought and blush as she almost came to an intersection and low and behold her brother came dashing across in front of her headed down the street to thier house. Man when did he get that fast? I mean I never have seen him run before but that might even be faster than me...Kirino turned the corner and continued to walk home seeing Kyosuke make it to the gate and head in...I wonder why he was in such a hurry?

Kyosuke

Damn I knew we shouldn't have trained that extra half an hour as I dashed down the street. I came to the final intersection near our house I glanced out of the corner of my eyes looking for cars, don't want to get hit running full bore by a car that would be bad.

It's then that I catch a glimpse of some honey brown hair and blue eyes. Yep I though she'd be almost home as well, well no time to chit chat I have some items to prepare for my trip tomorrow and I need a bath before dinner. I make the gate and head in and take off my shoes and thats when I hear it...wait a sec is that yelling I hear? I creep down the hall to the door that is my dads study. Inside is my father I think on a phone call and he sounds really upset I step up and listen trying not to make a sound.

"No..No.. Listen here Yuki its not the right time...I know what dad and mom said but it's still to early. I mean seriously I am not sure how he will take it...and her to. I mean the implications of it would have an effect...I know Yuki but seriously at least talk with Yoshino and let her talk to mom and dad when we get there. "

"Maybe she can make them see reason...No! I don't need to ask Kole what he thinks!...No! I want this tabled until Yoshino and I get there Monday then maybe rational heads with prevail and we can wait a little bit longer..."

"I wanted to ask, has Kole come home for over seas...no? hes still working that job...how much longer...oh that long well lets hope it goes quickly I know you miss him...Yes ok...wait I heard the front door open I'll talk to you Monday OK tell mom and dad I love them yeah bye.."

I had heard the door as well and made a dash back down the hall and out into the kitchen. what the hell was that about? why was he talking to aunt Yuki for, and what was that about?..and why does mom have to talk with her? ...ahhhhh just what the hell was that about! I come out of my thought to a Kirino standing about a foot from me staring at me hard and I jump back "Ah! hell what the.." this startles Kirino badly and she stumbles and falls to the kitchen floor "W-W-what the hell is your problem its just me sheesh!" Kirino lashes out at me.

"I'm sorry Kirino I j-j-just have a lot on my mind i didn't see you there." This causes her to eye me suspiciously and say "Well next time don't space out in front of the fridge when I want a drink you baka!" " yeah sure I get it I'll be more careful." as I go to side step her she steps in front of me and looks me straight in the eyes. "H-h-hey if you are having some problem I'll listen to you ...for ..for keeping my secret."

"Thanks Kirino I'll keep it in mind" man shes making a cute face and those eyes...ack! "Well I'm gonna head up and try to rest before dinner so take care Kirino." "Wait Kyosuke I want to ask you something." Kirino says in a small voice. "Yeah what is it you want to ask?" surprised by the question I have no idea what this is about. "Well I know its not my business but you seem to get home pretty late after school has let out each day...you aren't in any clubs so I just wondered what you are doing?"

She then stares hard into my dark brown eyes with those blue sapphires waiting for the truth...Ah damn it! why did she have to ask that question. "Look Kirino you want to know really?" She nods her head expectantly. I sigh and respond "Alright if you have a few minutes can you come up to my room?" I can see this makes her visibly uncomfortable but she nods all the same.

"A-A-Alright but no funny business or you'll be sorry!" I chuckle at the oh so guarded response. "Sure Kirino what do you take me for sheesh." We head up stairs and I open the door and wave a hand inviting her into my room. She heads in and I follow and shut and lock the door as she looks a little surprised by this "Calm down I just don't want mom or dad popping in here and getting the wrong idea OK?"

She sits down at my desk and waits with that expectant face again. "OK I'll show you but one, YOU CAN"T FEAK OUT...and two you have to keep it a secret like I am doing for you OK?" she nods again and I can tell she being thoughtful about it.

"Alright I promise I wont tell anyone" she says. I unbutton all the buttons on my shirt and take it off, and all at once Kirino's eyes are as big as saucers and her mouth is agape. "what what happened to your chest and arms and sides...all these bruises!" She bolts up out of the chair, I was not expecting her hands to jump onto my chest rubbing the injuries.."Ah Kirino your a little close to me here." as I try to shift back away from her a bit.

"I DONT CARE you you you baka! how did this happen, who did this I'm going to hurt someone.." I can see tears starting to form in her eyes as her hands wont come off of me she wont calm down. I gently pat her head and bring my face down close to her own since I am foot taller than her.

"Kirino I'll be OK the injuries hurt yes but its not life threatening." she then talks in a very quiet tone and puts her hands back down but won't move out of my personal space sheesh "what caused this tell me the truth I can't stand to see these injuries on you." "Well Kirino for a long while now I have been doing Karate, and I have been working with a friend of mine Kohei Akagi, do you know him?"

She shakes her head and says "Well I don't know him personally but I do know who he is he's with you a lot...di di did he give you these injuries?" Kirino says with some danger to her voice. "Whoa there imouto he did but he trains with me and hes gotten really good as well. The thing is tomorrow he and I will be headed to Tokyo to fight in the Tokyo Dome at the Prefecture National tournament for schools and I think he and I can do really well. Now you know my secret ok?"

Kirino sat there with her eyes closed for a long time thinking about what I had told her. When she opened them what she said surprised me even more "I'm ok with you doing this Karate stuff and I want to wish you luck in tomorrows tournament BUT there will be some concessions to keep this secret." "Like what exactly?" as I raised an eyebrow at my bold imouto.

"Now you don't get to argue this is how it will be, I will be allowed to come into your room after kaa-san and okaa-san have gone to sleep to massage and place a cool cloth on your injuries any way I see fit." Kirino said this and stared me down very serously.

"Wha-wha-I mean just what seriously you don't have to do that I am alright really!" as I blush so hard that there is no way Kirino can't tell. This causes her to smirk and say "NO! NO! I get to do what I want here there is no way I would be alright knowing there are these injuries on my oni-chan and no one else get to touch you!" as she breathed heavily and looked somewhat out of sorts. This caused me to relent siiiiigh. "Alright Kirino you can do as you please but no funny business or the deal is off..." I murmur. "Good then aniki I'll be back later tonight and you will be glad I am taking care of you...so..so be grateful!" "Hai Hai" I say in a defeated tone of a responds...god I am such a push over to her I swear.

The evening went along smoothly after that I was able to get a bath in before dinner and at the dinner table my imouto didn't look quite as harshly at me. I tried to glance at both my parents and see if any of the earlier conversation I ease dropped on was having any effect but my mother looked like her usual happy self with smiles, and my father was a stone wall as ever as he read the paper. I couldn't help thinking I was missing some piece of the puzzle that I couldn't put my finger on.

After I was excused I went up to my room to get my homeowrk done and my eyes started to hurt around 10 pm so I called it quits. I got into some black silk boxers and similar silk shorts and was about to put my white tee on for the night but figured I would forget it if Kirino was serious...which I doubted she'd show up but better be safe than sorry. I turned off the light and layed down on my bed...sleep...came... quickly.

I am not sure how long I was asleep when I felts something soft...I woke up groogily and as my eyes adjusted to the darkness of my room I could see the soft white of moonlight coming through my window curtains I was shocked. "Ah your awake..I tried to be gentle so as to not hurt you aniki." Kirino said this in a very soft and caring manner.

Its what she was wearing that made my face heat up badly. She had a pair of her bikini style panties on and one of my long shirts and she was straddling me on my bed! "Kirino whaaaaaats up with this I said no funny businee-s-" She placed a few fingers to my lips and said, "Shhhh Aniki I can dress as I please and I have a cool rag so lay there and be good I also brought something that will help heal the bruises better."

Sure enough on my stomach was a small cosmedic jar of some type of wax that she was applying to my chest and stomach and massaging it in. The sight of her in the moonlight with her honey blond hair falling down into her face unclipped and the shirt and panties was making it very difficult for an 18 year old boy like me to stay calm. She then stopped and leaned down to my ear and said "Aniki I'm a high school girl nothing to be embarassed about if it rises I wont get mad so relax"

At this statement I was so stunned and somewhat defeated I release that I was holding in a breath so Islowly exhaled and decided I should just do as she said and let go and rest. Once she saw that I was showing no more resistance she stated, "Good Aniki just take me in with your eyes in the moonlight, rest and let me heal these bruises then I'll go back to my room ok?" siiiiigh...this so wrong... I was thinking.

"Alright Kirino thanks for taking care of me." It did feel good as she worked in the medicine it wasn't to long before I was told to roll over on my stomach so she could do my back...mmmmm that felt good god theres just now way that my sister can be this cute. I thought as her soft massaging hands and my fatigue finally took me back to sleep.