My outing with Rumi went perfectly, I was even able to get her another giant Pan-san, although the look of the person in charge of giving out the prizes was not the best, but if it's for my little sister, I would take on the world without hesitation.

The next day we did go out with my parents, we went to the hot springs. It was a quiet train ride, plus the place we went to was quite relaxing, I can't complain.

I even bought some souvenirs that I gave to Yumiko and the others for canceling that day. I also received the little presents that they bought Rumi for her birthday, arriving home I gave them to her.

And just as Yumiko said, they asked me for compensation for it, and since I also remembered Keika when I saw Kawasaki, I decided to take them to Disneyland. I know I'm very original, but it's the only place where there are fireworks every day. And I'm not too sociable to know places to take several girls.

Yumiko and the others didn't object to the idea, although I could notice some disappointment on Yumiko's face for a brief second.

I even jokingly said that in the future we could go to the hot springs alone, although from what I saw, maybe she took it seriously. But leaving that aside, I should avoid that kind of action, but it's fun to joke with her.

Since for the time being I prefer to keep things as they are. Remembering the word appointment, I feel like I'm forgetting something, but if I forgot it, it must be something unimportant.

Kawasaki didn't object to the idea, after all she told me that Keika was asking her when I would take her to watch the fireworks, so it's time to keep my word.

The good thing was that with Kawasaki I can joke about going on dates, the expressions she makes are hilarious, although more than once this earned me a punch from her.

Rambling in my thoughts is the only thing I can do during the club hours, since when there are no customers, reading my novel and thinking is the only thing to do, besides Yukinoshita does the same.

Today is Wednesday, so there is already a week, and a half left for the cultural festival. My class is doing something common, the food stall is so original, other classes are doing the same thing. My job is to help with the construction of the stall and move some things around.

The interesting thing is that Yumiko's section is doing a kind of a maid caffe, so that day I should stop by her classroom, although I doubt Yumiko would be up for wearing that kind of outfit, but it would be a nice thing to see.

The bell rang indicating that club time was over.

''A day with nothing new to do.'' I said as I stretched.

''I'm sure, for someone like you, having nothing to do must be the best.'' Yukinoshita said with some mockery.

''It is.'' I don't have to lie, doing nothing is better than doing something.

''I see it getting harder and harder for you to become a decent member of society.''

''I'm as good as anyone else, I could even become the prime minister of Japan if I wanted to.''

''That would be interesting to see.'' Yukinoshita immediately responded to my mockery.

''Unfortunately, I don't want to do that.'' I'd rather avoid anything that's too annoying.

''Then don't mention something that's impossible for you.''

''I didn't say it's impossible, I just don't want to do it. Besides, I just have to become a politician, gain the support of others, and that's it.''

''Talking is so easy, but I doubt that by using violence as you usually do you can achieve it.'' In that Yukinoshita is right. ''But I see you as a Yakuza.''

''Yakuza leader, that's not so bad either.'' Although living in the dark part of town isn't my thing anyway, I doubt they sell Max coffee in those places.

''I'm sorry if you misunderstood me, I meant one more Yakuza henchman, those who are so tiny that if they disappear, nothing happens.'' The smile she gave me denoted her victory.

And to her good fortune, I can't think of anything to answer her, so she wins for this time.

''I understand I can only be useful as a henchman.''

''I'm glad that you understand.''

''Then, is this lowly henchman dismissed?'' I should go, but I wanted to play along for a while longer.

''I'm sorry again that you misunderstand, if I were to hire an animal or you as a henchman, the animal would perform their duties better. Since they have better capabilities than you do.''

That's what I earn for wanting to play along.

''I'll take that as a yes, see you, Yukinoshita.''

Since there was no point in staying here, I grabbed my things and headed for the door.

''See you tomorrow, Tsurumi-kun.'' Yukinoshita also said goodbye, at least she still considers me human enough to say goodbye to me.

''It's not as if I have any other choice, right?'' I replied as I walked out of the service club.

But I won't lie when I say that I still find this place as annoying as the first day, I came here. At least I can have sporadic conversations with Yukinoshita, although most of the time it ends up with me being downgraded to an animal, and that's with luck.

Those thoughts aside, today I want to go to the mall to buy some novels, since I finished the ones I had with me.

That reminds me that my plan to be a writer of light novels is pending, but every time I sit down and want to write, I end up getting distracted with anything, giving me an opportunity to postpone it for the next day, of course it's not that I'm in a hurry.

As I left, I looked at the sky, it was a bit cloudy, according to the weather report, it should rain today, so I brought my umbrella, but as always, these reports are wrong.

I should either walk several blocks or take the train, but since I am in no hurry, I prefer to walk.

While I was deep in thought, I felt a drop of water on my nose.

As I looked up at the sky, the amount of rain gradually increased, maybe the forecast wasn't wrong.

But it's not a storm either, so I took out my umbrella to continue with my original plan.

After several minutes of walking, the rain was increasing, and it seemed more like a storm than just rain.

I will send my complaint to those who make those forecasts, as they only said there would be rain, not a storm.

If the weather is only going to get worse, it would be bad to continue with my plan. Besides, it is getting colder, and I'm not dressed in the best way for a storm either.

A simple shirt and the Sobu High uniform is not the best outfit for a storm. I should have brought my coat, but it seemed unnecessary.

There should still be some trains before they stop running, and since I'm several blocks away, my best option is to go to the station and take one to the vicinity of my house.

While I was on my way, I could notice two children standing under the window of a store protecting themselves from the rain. At first glance, they were a sibling pair, an older brother and his younger sister.

The boy was holding a bag in his hand, so he must have gone out to shop, but as the rain started, he must have thought it should stop soon, but it was just the opposite. Good luck.

Not being in a hurry, I decided to stand on the other side, closed my umbrella while taking out my cell phone.

According to Rumi's message, she is at the home of one of her friends, so I advised her to stay there.

This is not much of a problem, as she has even had sleepovers at her friends' house. Seriously, the friendship my younger sister formed is to be envied.

The weather is getting worse and worse, so if she were to try to get home, there is a chance she would get sick, I would rather avoid that situation.

In my case, I kind of don't care, I don't usually get sick easily, so I'm unconcerned about this.

''Onii-chan what shall we do?'' The little girl asked her older brother.

Since I'm nearby, I can hear them talking.

''We can only wait, I didn't bring an umbrella, so we can't go home without getting wet. But don't worry, your onii-chan will protect you.''

Unfortunately for him, according to the report I read, the storm will last for a few more hours, and staying in this place for those hours would only hurt them more because of the cold.

Really, how does he call himself an older brother if he can't protect his younger sister? He should be ashamed to be called that way.

But that's fate, if you fail to anticipate any situation, it will swallow you up.

I could even say that if these two stays here any longer, the younger sister will end up getting sick.

''For your bad luck, the weather will only get worse.'' I said as I looked up at the sky.

''What do you mean?'' He replied.

''This is likely to last for a few more hours, so don't cheat on your little sister.''

''Onii-chan?'' The girl clung to her older brother.

Really, seeing this just makes me angry.

''Oe, attempt Onii-chan, as an older brother, shouldn't your priority be to protect your younger sister? How come you went out with her when the weather was cloudy? Just by looking at the sky, even an idiot could tell it's going to rain."

His face denoted guilt.

''I thought it could be quicker. Besides, I couldn't leave my younger sister home alone.'' A rather pathetic excuse.

The typical case is where the parents are working, and the older sibling takes care of the house. Although when you have experience, this is much easier.

''And now you're going to make your little sister sick, you're unbelievable.'' I teased him.

He looked down at his younger sister, she was only wearing a vest and a skirt, so it was only a matter of time until she caught a cold.

On his face I could see the guilt.

''You went out with your younger sister, and when you come back, she will be sick, what kind of big brother are you?'' My words had only one purpose.

''It's not like that!'' To my surprise, the one who answered was the girl.

''Then how is it?'' I provoked her.

''Onii-chan worries about me a lot, he always makes sure I'm okay. It was my fault that the storm caught us, I was left playing in the tent for too long, so it's my fault!''

When I was about to answer, her brother answered first.

''It's okay, actually, it's my fault, as an older brother, I should have prevented this from happening, I should have brought an umbrella with me, even if it wasn't raining, I'm sorry.''

''Onii-chan, it's not your fault.''

The scene had changed, it was now that of two siblings accepting each other.

''That's why I'll take care of taking you home.'' Said that boy with determination.

He took off the jacket he had and put it on his younger sister to cover her from the rain.

Now it is likely that this way they will try to get home, but the result will not change. Now the older brother will get sick and there will be no one to take care of him, making the younger sister feel more guilty about it.

''We'll go running home.'' I was right to assume so.

''But you'll be cold.'' The boy's younger sister said with a concerned tone.

''Don't worry, this is nothing.''

I could notice the slight movement of his body, At this moment even I am cold, so he's lying, all to make his younger sister feel safe.

But that's his fault, he should take responsibility for his bad decision.

Once they get over it, he will be much more cautious and avoid a repeat of that situation.

It really bothers me.

It bothers me so much because it reminds me of a stupid thing I did when I was a kid, since that time I promised myself that I wouldn't let anything happen to my younger sister.

The memory of seeing Rumi in bed because of the fever is still in my memory. Even though I tried to keep her warm while we waited for the rain to stop, she got sick.

Maybe I should have thought like this child, protect Rumi no matter what the cost.

It really bothers me.

Those brothers were getting ready to run home.

"Oe, brat!

I threw the umbrella I had with me at him.

It caught him.

''Use it, it's better than one of you two getting sick.'' I really don't know why I'm doing this, I should give a shit what happens to them, but I can't get Rumi and I out of my mind several years ago.

If at that moment a stranger had offered us an umbrella, I would have been spared the guilt of not having protected my little sister.

''But then ...''

''Take it before I change my mind, plus I'm in a club that does this kind of thing, so I can interpret it as extra work.'' I said with a tone of disinterest.

''Thank you!''

The boy bowed towards me.

''Go away at once, the weather is getting worse.'' The drafts increased in intensity.

The boy opened the umbrella and shared it with his younger sister, now they both didn't have to worry about the rain.

As they walked forward, the girl turned in my direction.

''Onii-san, thank you!''

After saying this, they both continued on their way.

Can I include this as an extracurricular request from the service club?

Although I doubt Yukinoshita would believe me.

Now I have no way to go back, this earned me for being nice.

I took out my cell phone to pass the time since I'm going to be in this place for several hours.

While I was at it, I could hear some footsteps, they were not so strange since this was a busy street, but they stopped in front of me.

When I looked up, I recognized this person.

''What a surprise to see you here, Yukinoshita.''

The person in front of me was none other than the president of the Club.

''This is the path I take to get to my apartment, maybe you were waiting for me? You finally revealed your true intentions.''

''In your dreams.'' I replied.

She just gave me a mocking smile in response.

I decided to ignore her and go back to my cell phone.

But she stood next to me and closed her umbrella.

''It's strange that you're caught in the storm without your umbrella, even more so for someone who boasts of being prepared for everything.''

''There's a first time for everything, it won't happen again.'' Keeping quiet was not an option.

''Is that so? Though if you find other children, I'm sure you'll do it again.''

''Did you see that?''

From the way she said it, there's no doubt she saw it.

''I was curious to see you near some kids, I already had the police on speed dial, but to my surprise, you gave your umbrella to those children.''

''You won't tell me anything about what I said to him?'' If anyone saw the way I spoke to that child, I'm sure it could be interpreted as bullying.

''Those words were necessary, he needed someone to reproach him for his mistake, and for that part I have no complaints whatsoever.''

''Why are you saying it like you're my boss?''

''I'm the president of the Service Club, and your action seemed right to me, I'm just telling you that.''

''I guess I can take those words as an acknowledgement?''

''Just this once.'' Yukinoshita said while having a smile on her face.

I did not expect that answer.

''Answer me something, Tsurumi-kun, you yourself said that helping others is a waste and more of that trash, so why did you do it?''

If I were in Yukinoshita's position, I would be curious too.

''As I told you the day, we met, I have a younger sister, so seeing that kid brought back memories, that's all.''

''I see. I remember that your acting so selfishly was because you wanted that stuffed toy for your younger sister.''

I nodded at her words.

''That's a side I didn't think I would be able to observe in you.''

''I can call myself whatever you like, but not a bad big brother. I will always make sure to take care of my younger sister, even if I have to destroy the world to do so.'' Maybe the last is a little too much, but I got carried away.

''The more you talk, the more you sound like a siscon, I pity your younger sister.''

''I'm just a big brother who cares for his cute little sister.''

''That's what being a siscon is.'' Yukinoshita said while putting her hand on her forehead.

Our conversation was entertaining, but that doesn't change my situation.

''So, Yukinoshita, if that's all, I'll get back to my own thing.''

I returned my attention to my cell phone as, looking up at the sky, I still have quite a while until the rain stops.

''Even in your situation you are so carefree, I don't know whether I should praise you or worry about your incompetence.''

''I prefer praise.'' I replied with disinterest.

''I see.''

Yukinoshita opened her umbrella preparing to go on her way. At least conversing with her was entertaining.

In my situation I'm aware that I have several outlets I can use, but I simply prefer to avoid using them, inconveniencing others before wouldn't have been a problem for me.

Yukinoshita stepped out of the store window but stood still. ''What are you waiting for?

''What do you mean?'' I asked.

''You claim to be quite perceptive, but from what I see, you're not.''

''I'm just thinking about other things.''

''Then get a move on, I'm not going to leave you here.''

I could sense it based on her first words, but I didn't expect her to say it.

''I'm just surprised that the great Yukinoshita Yukino is willing to share her umbrella with someone like me.'' I decided to make fun of her, since she doesn't always show such concern for me.

''As president of the service club, I cannot leave you in this situation.'' She said with determination.

I have no reason to turn this down.

''I'll take you up on your offer since it sounds better than staying here for several hours.''

''It looks like you can use reason.''

I stood on Yukinoshita's right side, her umbrella wasn't big enough for the two of us to enter in its entirety, so a part of my shoulder was left out, it's better than nothing.

''Seriously, you can act very intrusive when you want, but at other times you're nothing but a little kid.'' She complained.

Yukinoshita moved close to me, now the umbrella covered us in its entirety.

Our shoulders collided because of the zero space between us.

If I had no experience with female contact, I would have blushed, but being close with Yumiko and Kawasaki, this is nothing out of the ordinary, plus after seeing Yukinoshita in that state, it's easier for me to deal with her.

''I appreciate your kindness, Ojou-sama.'' I said with a mocking tone.

''Leave it, when something is done, it should be done in the right way, otherwise it's better not to do it.''

''That sounded very perfectionist, though I think alike.''

After our brief exchange of words, we set out to walk as the station is close to Yukinoshita's apartment, so she can afford to give me a ride.

Our walk was silent, listening to the sound of the rain itself is relaxing, and I think Yukinoshita feels the same way.

Although I must say, if Yukinoshita had not passed by that place, I would have frozen until the rain stopped.

Since there is a storm, the streets are empty, except for a few people with their umbrellas.

If I were warm, I wouldn't bother to go on with my original idea, it's a pity they didn't warn that it would be a big storm.

While I was thinking about it, I heard a certain sound that is very familiar to me.

Right now, we are a few blocks away from the station, and the place where we are walking is next to the track, so it's normal for cars to pass by, more so if people drive to get home.

''Tch.''

I held Yukinoshita by the arm and pulled her towards me. I turned my body so that I could cover her completely.

This action took her by surprise, as her expression denoted that.

''Tsurumi-kun?!''

''It's really cold'' I said quietly.

Currently the streets are full of water, a car coming at high speed plus puddles of water, I'm not a fan of that idea.

''I didn't want to take a bath until I got home, I guess there's no other option.'' I said with a tone of annoyance.

After the car passed, I walked away from Yukinoshita, who luckily avoided getting soaked like me.

Maybe I should have acted differently, but Yukinoshita was kind enough to let me use her umbrella all the way to the station, so letting her get wet was not an option.

At this point it didn't matter anymore if I used the umbrella since I was totally wet.

''You're lucky I didn't see your license plate.'' I could only curse at my situation.

Although I said this to lighten the mood, Yukinoshita's face still wore the expression of doubt and surprise.

''I guess we split up here, the umbrella isn't that necessary anymore.'' Calculating the time, it takes me to get home from here, an average of 20 minutes is the result.

''Stop talking nonsense and come at once!''

''Huh?''

Yukinoshita approached me, my uniform is totally wet, but she didn't mind sticking to me as long as the umbrella covered both of us.

''Oe, Yukinoshit...''

''Don't even think I'll let you go home like that, you'll only make yourself sick!'' She interrupted me.

I see.

''It's not as if I have anywhere else to go either, you know?''

Yukinoshita just gave a sigh.

''Even if I don't want to admit it, you saved me from ending up wet, so letting you go in that state is not something I can allow, my apartment is nearby, we'll go there.''

''I'm sorry, but I'm afraid that you might try to abuse a poor creature like me.'' I said while covering my body with my hands.

I didn't expect Yukinoshita to invite me to go to her apartment, but I guess she sees it as a debt to pay.

''Even if you were the last man on earth, I would rather die alone than be with you.'' A blunt reply.

"I suppose we feel the same way.'' I think the same as her. After all, Yukinoshita lacks 2 important things to be my type.

''Leaving your bullshit aside, let's go to my apartment, you can use the washer and dryer for your clothes.''

''Don't you think it's too fast? At least ask me out on a date first.'' I said with a mocking tone.

Although this earned me a death glare from the ice queen.

I don't know if it's because I'm wet or Yukinoshita's gaze caused my body temperature to drop to the point where I look like I'm at the north pole.

''I have no complaints." I replied.

Yukinoshita has a very frightening aura when she gets angry.

So, with the new goal set, we started walking towards Yukinoshita's apartment.

The walk was silent, though I could notice brief glances from Yukinoshita towards me.

She should not have expected me to do something like protecting her no matter what happened to me, although it is something I should have hesitated before doing.

I guess seeing that sibling couple activated all my big brother instincts, so without thinking I decided to protect her.

After a few minutes, we arrived at a big building, this was the same building when I accompanied Yukinoshita after our impromptu date that time.

Yukinoshita approached the main entrance and with a card the door opened. A thing for wealthy people.

We headed for the elevator to the 11th floor.

Once out of it, we walked to one of the doors, which was opened with Yukinoshita's key.

''Come in.'' Yukinoshita said after she entered first.

''Excuse me.'' Manners make the man.

After passing through the reception, I was welcomed by a large living room, Yukinoshita's apartment is quite large.

''The bathroom is next to the laundry room; do you know how to use a washing machine?''

''My parents don't stop at home most of the time, so I know how to do everything.'' I replied in an arrogant manner.

''That's good, you can use it to wash and dry your clothes, besides it would be good for you to take a bath, as you might get sick.'' Her concern was genuine, as if she couldn't afford for something bad to happen to me, which I didn't expect to see from her.

''I doubt very much that I will get sick since I rarely get sick.'' Although it doesn't happen often, on those occasions my condition is not the best.

''You said it, there's a first time for everything, so listen to me for once!'' She raised her voice.

''That's no way to treat a guest.'' I decided to joke around a bit.

''Tsurumi-kun, don't make me regret it and throw you out on the street'' I think I've reached the limit of how annoying I can be today.

''I appreciate your kindness, Ojou-sama.''

I headed towards the laundry room.

''By the way, I'll go out for a moment to buy groceries, that was my goal today, but we ran into each other before I could do that.''

''No problem.'' For some reason, I'm anxious and glad if I could eat Yukinoshita's food again.

''There are some towels, use them to dry yourself. Also, I think I have some generic shampoo on one of the shelves since I doubt, you'd like to use mine.'' There was a certain mockery in her voice.

The last thing I want is to use Yukinoshita's products.

''I'll take it under advisement.''

Once inside the laundry room next to the bathroom, I started to undress to put my clothes to wash. Besides, I could hear the sound of the door, so Yukinoshita must have left.

After programming the washing machine, I went to the bathtub, of course I first found the shampoo Yukinoshita mentioned.

''Nothing better than a hot bath.''

Yukinoshita's strip was large, so I had no trouble getting settled in, of course, before getting in I made sure to wash my head and body in general.

To think that in this very bathtub Yukinoshita ...

I hit my face with my hands to dispel that thought I had.

The last thing I want is to have indecent thoughts about Yukinoshita while I'm in the same bathtub she uses.

So, I decided to relax and let my mind go blank.

After several minutes I decided to get out, I didn't want to stay in the tub all day either.

I took one of the towels and proceeded to dry off, although there was something I didn't plan on, there was still half an hour left for my clothes to finish washing, and I highly doubt Yukinoshita would have a change of clothes for me.

''I guess I'm just left to wait here until the washing machine finishes.'' But it's boring to have nothing to do.

Although I don't think Yukinoshita will be upset if I walk around half-naked in her living room, right? Besides, she invited me, so I should feel at home, although she would probably lecture me, but it's better than doing nothing.

I tied the towel around my waist and walked out of the bathroom. Of course. I made sure to dry myself well, otherwise I would be wetting her living room.

Once outside, I went to get my cell phone, which I left on the table.

It was already 6 o'clock, so once my clothes finished drying, I would borrow Yukinoshita's umbrella. Although the trains must have stopped running, so I can only walk or pay for a cab although the latter is difficult with this weather, so I will go with the idea of walking.

While I was standing in the living room watching my cell phone, I could hear the door open.

"Yukinoshita, you're late. I was bored, so I left the bathroom, I hope you don't mind.'' I said in a disinterested and calm manner.

''Ara, what do we have here?'' She said with some mischief and teasing.

But to my surprise, the person who came in was not Yukinoshita. My mistake, yes, it is Yukinoshita, but not the president of the Service Club.

I have a bad feeling about this.

And if you're wondering, yes, it's time for the onee-san to make an appearance.