2nd Confession (1)

Chapter 38: 2nd Confession (1)

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It's been a year and 3 months since that day when Nejire 'took over' Neji's decision-making capability.

According to her, since he was her younger brother – his life's decisions should be made by her.

Neji found all this very kinky. So his sister was this possessive…? Though it seems she herself didn't realise what exactly her words meant.

Nejire has always been the confident type, he recalled. In the school festival, when she was participating in the beauty tournament, her way with her words was proof of that.

Neji imagined that as nothing but pure confidence rather than a show of pride or arrogance since Nejire never showed any of those before, but it seems he was slightly wrong. Nejire is a pretty prideful girl if she believes he needs to abide by her words.

Well… luckily she’s his sister and not some other girl because that would have ended bedly.

Knowing what to do in a situation like this – Neji has been playing his chess pieces very carefully. 

Obeying all of her commands would give her the feeling of superiority but disobeying all of this outright would cause her to back off entirely. So he has to find a middle point and maintain that point for a while before striking her directly. 

Now, after more than a year of preservation, Neji believed it was time for a direct confrontation. 

So here he was, 

"Neji, I am going to go to our clothes shop in the middle of the city, you come with me." 

Nejire said, walking above the stairs.

Neji peeked from his book, tilting his head at her. 

"Is this a date?" He asked teasingly.

Since he has proved Nejire feels jealousy when he ignores her once already – there was no need to keep acting like that.

"Maybe… or maybe not." She giggled. "Just don't overvalue yourself, and judge it with your brain~"

After staring at her fleeting figure, Neji shrugged. Getting up from the couch, he walked towards his room to get ready.

A few minutes later, Nejire walked down the stairs meeting Neji who was wearing a purple t-shirt and black short pants. He didn't want to wear anything too much for a short shopping trip.

"You sure it's not a date?" Neji raised an eyebrow. "You look prepared. ”

Nejire wore an off-shoulder pink top and a black mini-skirt with blue stripes on it, along with black stockings reaching her upper thighs.

Nejire curled her lips. "As I said, you should judge it yourself."

Neji blinked - a little surprised that she wasn’t outright declining him. Just then, Nejire just walked towards him and yanked his arm, walking away with him. 

Outside Kimi was waiting in the car…

"Y'know, there are other drivers. Kimi should do her job as a maid too." Neji eyed Kimi, who deadpanned.

Ignoring him, Nejire walked inside the car, while talking, "Sure, but don't forget her main job is supposed to be our Bodyguard, not a maid."

Neji hummed at this while sitting beside Nejire and locking the door. "Oh, I thought that was supposed to be a secret between Mom and Dad?"

"Well, ~... I overheard them once." 

"Impressive, Ms. Eavesdropper."

"..."

Nejire froze briefly, staring at him, paranoid that he found out that she eavesdropped on him that day.

Though seeing no reaction from him, she heaved a sigh. 

Nejire and Neji had small talks like this while Kimi drove her car and reached the highest skyscraper in the middle of Chiba City.

The title, [The Hado Fabrics], was hung at the top of the building. 

"Why are we here again?" Neji walked out of the car behind Nejire while eyeing the mall.

"I want some new clothes."

“You have time to worry about fashion even though your Internship just started?”

Normally, the U.A internship starts from the second year. Izuku’s generation in the canon was an exception. Though – in this timeline, because of Nighteye, even Nejire had to start her internship in her 1st year. 

Nejire turned to him, finally, an annoyed look surfaced on her face. “Stop nitpicking my every decision!”

Neji smirked. “Why not? Since you are the person who is supposed to decide for me too – I should at least judge some of your decisions.”

Nejire frowned and narrowed her eyes at him. 'Can't he tell why I said those lines?' 

Seeing Neji staring at her innocently, she sighed. 

'Dense bastard.'

While she thought all this, Neji then turned to Kimi. “You wait here, we will be back soon.”

Kimi nodded, “Okay-”

“Wait.” Nejire interrupted with a frown on her face. “Why can’t she come?”

Neji froze briefly while Kimi made a surprising face.

“Because… Well, I just wanted some alone time with you.”

"Neji…" Gradually, the frown lessened as Nejire sighed. “I don't know the actual relationship between you two, but I heard what she said once, ‘Kimi belongs to Neji’. If that’s true, don’t you think you should take care of her a little better? Or do you treat everything that belongs to you like this?"

Nejire stared at his eyes with a disappointed look on her face. “You’re pushing her away a lot, you know that?”

“...” Neji fell silent. 

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"..."

And here I was considering her feelings. 

I sighed. 

Considering this is a date – even if she refuses to spell it out – I thought she’d be happy to be alone with me. Does this mean she accepts Kimi and my relationship?

I looked towards Kimi who was barely holding her smile. 

She seems to have liked being defended like this. She’s been acting a little bratty for a while. Tsk.

I rubbed my temple looking at her. “Alright, Kimi, come with us. The Queen has spoken.”

Kimi nodded swiftly and walked out of the car. 

We then walked away with Nejire leading us. 

«—(★)—»

This building is the headquarters of Mom's company, [The Hado Fabrics]. 

The first 10 floors are just shopping malls while beyond that is the office of Mom and her employees. 

"Bye, Mama! Bye, Pops! Bye, Aunty!" Kurai waved her paws as Mom walked away with her.

Mom had greeted us as soon as we entered, though she is going away right now because of work. Kurai was with Mom today since she wanted to spend time with her grandma. 

Kurai has gotten pretty close to the family in the past two years. At first, Mom and Dad were a little weirded out by having a cat as their granddaughter, but it didn't last long.

The thing that did last long though was the fact that Kurai refers to me as Pops and Kimi as Mama. 

They joke a lot about that. Though I wonder if they'd still joke if they found out about our actual relationship…

Anyway, 

"Hey, Neji, come here, quickly, look at this!"

Nejire called me from a corner of the shop. 

We were on the highest floor of the mall. Here, there were very few people so she didn't hold back her excitement. 

I walked to her and stood by her.

"How's this?!" She put a dress above her chest. "What do you think, would it suit me?"

Nejire has a knack for fashion. It's Mom's fault, of course. Though Nejire's is more like a hobby than a passion like Moms.

I guess it's time to use my hidden Jutsu <Choosing Female Clothing Technique>.

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The shopping took 3 hours. But I still haven't undone a mystery – why can't girls just choose their dress quickly?

"Hm, hm, hm~"

I eyed Nejire who was skipping while humming. The clothes were set for home delivery so we didn't have to carry anything.

"Are you sure this is not a date?" I asked with a hint of tease in my voice.

"Maybe~"

"Then why are we going to a coffee shop?"

"I am thirsty."

"You don't drink coffee when you're thirsty."

"..."

She turned to me annoyingly. "Will you stop?"

"No. I like being annoying to you."

Nejire’s face turned more annoyed as she looked away from my eyes. "Well, it's indeed a date… but you know, siblings can go on dates too."

I tilted my head innocently. "That's what I was saying. What else do you think I am implying while talking about dates? Wait-" I gasped. "Were you having some l-lewd thoughts?"

"Stop."

I chuckled. "Y'know, the older sister is usually the one teasing."

She rolled her eyes and turned around, starting to walk.

Fuuu-. I want to be teased by her. But it's just been a dream until now. 

Kimi seems to be mildly enjoying all this from my side. 

Nejire walked a few steps ahead of us as I slowed down and leaned towards Kimi. 

"You seem to be enjoying yourself, Miss third-wheel."

She covered her mouth with her hand and gave me a smug look. "My, but of course. It's rare to see the prideful Neji-sama doing exactly as a girl says."

I shrugged. "She's special."

She smirked. "Simp."

"..."

Hm. She's indeed acting like a brat. I guess it's pretty normal for people like her to act like this to provoke their master… Well, you'd get what you want.

«—{★}—»

Ignoring all the distracting things that happened today – Neji decided to make the day a little more productive.

'Let's confront her.'

Just below [The Hado Fabrics], there is a small coffee shop. That's where Nejire led them. 

It seems she frequents here every time she comes to visit Gara. The owner is an Onee-sama with short brown hair. She had a look of pleasant surprise when she looked at Nejire bringing a boy with her – though she was disappointed to learn the boy was her brother. 

"Here," 

The shop owner Onee-sama poured coffee on the three glasses served in front of Nejire, then to Neji and Kimi who was sitting opposite her. 

After serving the glasses, she smiled at them. "Alright then. Enjoy your time. Just call me if you need anything."

She walked away with her heels thumping on the ground while Neji stared at her rear.

"Hey!" 

A smack fell on his hand, Nejire glared at him.

"Eyes here."

Neji smiled at her. 'Perfect.'

Of course, he wouldn't look at another girl's ass on a date. That's just dumb. He did this to attract Nejire's attention.

"Why, I wonder." Neji rested his chin on his hand. "I quite like the way she looks, especially that ass. It looked delicious."

"Watch out, she has <Super Hearing>."

"..."

He could hear the girl's giggling from afar. He almost felt awkward.

He shook his head and slipped his hands in the pocket, while in reality he opened his inventory and took out a black orb. He didn't take it out of his pockets and just clicked the 'button' on top.

Immediately, an invisible sphere covered the table.

[Orb of Silence: 

A one-time use item that creates a small space separated from the sound dimension of the outside.]

This was a perfect item for a situation like this.

"We can talk now."

Nejire tilted her head. She looked at the owner who was blinking while looking at them. 

"Don't mind the small details," Neji said. "I just had some things to say…"

Nejire frowned. "What?"

"I love you." He stopped. "A lot." 

After an initial shock – Nejire almost smiled - maybe she was expecting to hear this? – but, surprisingly, her smile stopped midway. 

She wanted to see how passionate he was.

She curled her fist at this. "I recall we have gone through this once."

"Hear me out, for the last time." He looked at her slightly surprised face. "I want to confess my feelings."

“...” She was speechless.

"I love the way you dress." He added. "I love how you don't care about others' opinions." He stared at his eyes. "I love the way you smile. I love the way you get jealous when I stare at others." He rested his chin on his hand. “I am in love with the way you talk, the tune you use. I definitely love how easy it is to tease you. I love when you forcefully use my bathroom even though I ask you not to.”

Seeing him stop, Nejire added, "It's... one-sided.’

“Oh?” His face went serious. "Then why do you care so much about me looking at other girls?"

"At first, it was Momo, who I understand, she’s too young," Neji said. "But at this point, it's every other girl. Wasn't it you who wanted me to find a girlfriend? Why be a thorn to my path now?"

"..."

Neji stared at her frown and anxious eyes with a hint of seriousness. "Tell me the truth…. Do you love me?"

The frown on her face deepened.

Meanwhile, Kimi sat beside Neji with an awkward look on her face.

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Does she love him, her younger brother?

"Of course." She muttered. 

The answer was simple, hearing which Neji almost smiled.

"What kind of sister wouldn't love her brother?"

But Neji's face became more serious at this. 

"You know what I am talking about. Stop using my own card against me."

At this, Nejire stiffened. After an entire minute, she parted her lips, but before she could say something, Neji stopped her. 

“Before saying anything.” He leaned from the seat, his face closing distance from her, and maintaining eye contact. "Consider this - would you be fine being with a man who's not me, for the rest of your life?"

"..."

Nejire thinned her lips as she also maintained eye contact.

Why was he being like this? 

She clenched her fist and glared at him.

Did he not notice how she wanted him to choose her clothing?

Did he not notice how she brings him anywhere she goes that doesn't concern her school and Hero life?

Did he not notice the hidden smile on her face every time he compliments her?

Did he not notice how much she enjoys his company?

Did he not realise why she stops him from looking at other girls?

"I thought you were smart…" she muttered under her breath.

"Did you say something-"

"No…" she stared at him. "You asked if I love you? Would I be fine with spending my whole life with another man?"

"Yes. Answer me truthfully. I’d stop my approach depending on your answer."

What a bastard….

"...Do I have to spell out everything?" She muttered in a barely audible voice.

"Hn?" He could hear everything, of course. "What was it?"

Nejire glared at him, heat rushing to her face. It's not her style to not be straightforward. It's just that Neji was special to her – she couldn't even think straight while with him, sometimes.

"I can't live with another man…" She clenched her skirt that was resting on her thighs. 

“You love the way I talk? I love the way you talk too, I love the way you compliment me, I love the way you tease me… I love the way you’ve been listening to me for over a year, even though you didn’t have to." She stared at him with a red face. “I love you too, you dense bastard?"

A smile formed on Neji's face as he looked at her cheekily, she also heard Kimi sighing from the side.

"Sorry for being a dense protagonist."

Nejire huffed, while a message flashed by her brother’s eyes.

[Ding! Condition 1 of the Quest: "Make Nejire accept her feelings for you" has been completed.]

But before Neji could celebrate…

Nejire took another breath in. "But we can't be together. Incest is bad!" 

[Ding Condition 2: "Make Nejire forgive you for betraying her" is yet to be fulfilled.]

Neji almost sighed. 'She hasn't forgiven me huh…' 

She was using excuses that incest is bad, instead.

‘Let’s see….’

However, Neji wanted to finish this right in this coffee shop.

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