There's nothing weird going around my life after that unexplained event with Hyoudou Issei. That's right. My life is normal, and has not change even a little bit. I'm still going to the damn English course, still doting Riku (I'm not a brocon), still hanging out with my friends, and talking with them at lunch. In summary, nothing changes.

One thing is bothering me to no end, though. That is, the tears Hyoudou Issei let out on the infirmary. It's been days after the infirmary incident, and I sometimes find myself staring at Hyoudou unconsciously. Why? Why did I do that? It's Hyoudou's problem, not mine, and yet I can't help but stuck in that thought.

After that incident, Hyoudou was back to his normal self. No sudden tears, no imaginary girlfriend, still a pervert. He made some kind of scene when he came to school with Rias Gremory, the most famous person in Kuoh Academy, though. And I observe, since that day, he's been getting distant from his two buddies and instead getting closer to the Occult Research Club which consist of the school's celebrities.

Even with that much observation between my occasional hanging out with friends, I still don't have the courage to approach Hyoudou and ask what was wrong on that day. I don't know why but there's this unexplainable urges inside my heart to approach him. I didn't do it though. My nonexistent reputation would be at stake if I approach him carelessly.

Yes. I'm still a little hesitant to approach him.

Which is why I'm currently between a life and death decision.

Kidding. It's not a life and death for me, but for my nonexistent reputation.

Hyoudou Issei, somehow has my contact, and has sent me a text.

Can we talk privately after school?

How the hell did he get my e-mail address? Is he some kind of stalker? Gross. A stalker and a pervert. A perverted stalker. I'm worried for my chastity. He says he wants a private talk, right? What will he do to me, alone, without interruption?

The bell signaling the end of lunch break rings.

By coincidence, when I stare at him, he also stares at me. I see a pleading look on his face. Something that tugs my heart. I feel like I should have recognized that look, but I can't recall where or when or who. That kitten-like expression makes me instantly snaps my head. No way I will stare at it much longer. It's not good for my health.

I feel my phone vibrates. I bet it's from Hyoudou, whom last message I haven't reply. Well, why would I reply someone suspicious who suddenly knows my contacts?

Please, I need ur help.

I sigh. Nodding my head because I can feel Hyoudou still staring at me, I reply him.

Just don't try something.

For some reason I don't know, the lessons after lunch break feels like a long boring ones.

After school, I texted Hyoudou on the meeting place. There's no way I want to be seen walking with him. Hyoudou texted me back saying that he has a good place behind the old school building. Isn't the old school building is where the Occult Research Club resides? So he truly is a member huh?

So I go there to meet a worried Hyoudou Issei.

"What do you want to talk about? Actually, how do you have my e-mail address?"

"Can I explain that later? I need your advice."

"Sure I can accept that. But why me?"

"You gave me a good advice before, I need your help again."

I can't seem to remember ever conversing with Hyoudou at all. Maybe he mistakes me for someone else?

"I don't think I have ever helped you before…"

"Trust me, you have. Now I need your advice," Hyoudou bit his lip, "What would you do if one of your friends was in danger but your other friends said it was too dangerous to rescue her?"

The question actually threw me away. I never expect him to ask me something like this. Judging from his tone, it's actually quite important to him. I don't actually know how to answer that.

"I… I don't know? I mean, why are you suddenly asking me that? I don't even know the context! What friends? The perverts? What danger? What's dangerous?"

I end up barraging him with question.

"I… you're right. Sorry."

It's true. I don't even know the story behind that question. I'm not one of those unreasonable people who won't see things from different perspective. I need Hyoudou to tell me about it first.

"But I truly can't explain it right now. Just give me the answer, please."

This guy is making my head ache. What the hell does he mean by can't explain it right now? I can't tell you my opinion if I don't know the full story!

Yes, I truly don't want to be the conceited person that only see things from one perspective. However, for some reason, there's this nagging feeling inside my heart, who is eager to answer Hyoudou's question.

What kind answer? I try to grasp it. However, I don't need to, for the answer comes naturally to my tongue as if my heart has had the answer since even before Hyoudou asked the question.

"Are you an idiot? What are you hesitating for? You know the answer already, right?" I said with a small smile.

It… doesn't answer Hyoudou at all, actually. But it's a good answer. If push came to shove, I actually can have a good line to say.

His eyes gleams. Seems like he finds it. The resolve to do something he want, but he hesitate. I feel like this is not the first time I see this expression from Hyoudou.

"Yeah… Yeah… I know what I'm going to do."

Hyoudou then runs, before he stops himself and glances back at me. His mouth says something I can't hear, and then he runs again towards whatever his destination is. Our distance is quite far, and Hyoudou does not shout. I did not hear what he says just now.

But somehow, I can hear it clearly in my heart.

"Thank you, Nee-san."

Doki.

Wait what.

It must be just my imagination. Yes, yes, it must be that. Somehow I'm imagining that Hyoudou called me 'Nee-san'. I'm not a brocon, dammit! And why the hell did he do it?! Seriously, calling someone your 'Nee-san' without their consent is a crime! I'm going to report you to the police, Hyoudou! Don't ever call me that again!

Wait, why am I flustered? He's a freaking pervert for god's sake. He's gross. I bet he and his pervert buddies hides their ero magazine under their bed. I would never want a little brother like you! Riku is the best little brother ever! You will never hope to match him both in cuteness and personality! Riku is cute while you are rotten! Pervert! Idiot!

I don't know why, but for some reason I already compares Hyoudou to my beloved Riku. I am certain he hasn't triggered my best defense mechanism against boys, my big sister switch. However, this last few days I always observed him, thinking about him, and now I helped him. That's actually on par with my treatment to Riku. I always observed Riku, thinking about Riku, and always spoiled Riku.

No no no. The only little brother worth having is Riku!

…Right? Why am I worrying over Hyoudou now?