Chapter 148: Brother and Sister

Chapter 148: Brother and Sister

Michelle’s laboratory was a unique place to visit.

The door is decorated with a skull with a withered purple rose in its mouth, surrounded by a number of protective charms.

However, I’m not one to be perturbed by that.

Knocking lightly on the door, I waited for a reply.

[Who is it? State your name......]

A gruff voice answered.

It reminds me of the voice Michelle used when she was working under the alias Minerva.

[It’s me, Yuusuke.]

[Yuusuke!? Why? I’m lifting the barriers now, so wait for me? Don’t go home.]

After groan-like chants, the door creaked open.

[It’s kind of a tight lock, isn’t it?]

[There are dangerous books and chemicals in here, so I have to make sure not just anyone can easily get in.]

It can’t be helped then.

[I’m glad. Come in, I’ll show you around.]

[I’m interested too, but I can’t just sit back and relax at the moment.]

[Did something happen?]

I described Titti’s condition.

Even when she heard about Titti, Michelle remained indifferent.

It’s not an overly concerned attitude, but she’s not being cold or dismissive either.

And so, I didn’t say anything unnecessary about their relationship as sisters.

[That’s a bit tricky.]

[What is?]

[Titti is also quite cautious, you know? Most probably, even when she was living her usual life, she hadn’t neglected to prepare to resist curses. She even repelled my curse once.]

If that’s the case, does that mean a powerful magic-user casted that curse?]

[Hmmm......]

At this moment, it seems that Michelle couldn’t say anything definitive either.

[In any case, I’m going to check on Titti.]

[What about your work?]

[I’m going to cancel my afternoon classes. I’ll ask another teacher to cover for me.]

[Sorry.]

[It’s alright. I haven’t forgiven Titti for everything, but she’s doing her best for Luganda now. That much is true.]

After completing the necessary formalities, Michelle and I flew to Luganda.

Michelle, who was examining Titti with a stern look on her face, sighed loudly.

I also have my dagashis and toys.

[If it’s just around the low levels, I’ll be fine. I’m already quite used to that area. Besides.......]

[Besides what?]

Michelle is still against it, looking displeased.

[I’m about to marry Michelle, right? That means Titti will be my sister. I can’t just disregard her while she’s like that.]

When I said this, they both fell silent.

After a while, Michelle came to her senses and lightly poked Titti on her forehead.

[W- What are you blushing for!]

[I- I’m not blushing! Michelle’s the one blushing! You’re already too old to be acting all embarrassed!]

[That’s just because Yuusuke suddenly talked about our marriage. It’s you who shouldn’t get embarrassed just because he called you his sister!]

[You’re so annoying! I’ve only got a creepy Sister, so I was just longing for a proper Brother.]

[Stop fighting, okay? Anyhow, I’m going to search for those Amani Herbs.]

Michelle eventually agreed.

[Titti, how are you feeling?]

[Michelle’s magic and the medicine seem to be working. I feel much better than before.]

Her complexion does seem to have improved.

[If you get negligent, you’re in for a rude awakening. You’d regularly get headaches, dizziness, insomnia and hot flushes.]

[That kinda sounds like menopausal symptoms.]

[Why, indeed.]

[I’m not that old. Don’t you dare include a girl in her twenties on that!]

Titti started complaining.

That aside, in place of visitation gifts, I’ll give her some sweets.

Product name: Fruit Gummi

Description: Fruit gummies made from natural fruit juice. There are several varieties, including grape, strawberry and tangerine. The pomegranate flavor relieves menopausal symptoms.

Price: 100 rims

[Here, a visitation gift.]

[I told you I’m not menopausal!]

Titti was angry, but she looked much better than she had in the morning.

Michelle’s healing must have been a really good thing.

However, that was just a coping mechanism.

The fundamental cure depends on the Amani Herbs I collect.

Leaving her medicine and gummies behind, Michelle and I left Titti’s house.

<Translator’s Notes>

Fruit Gummi