A Sudden Visit By A Brat

I am currently in the living room with Sakurai as we just finished eating lunch. I suggest we watch an anime today, so here we are. We're still sitting on the opposite ends of the couch, of course.

"So, what are we going to be watching today, Inoue-kun?" She asked.

"A romcom called oreg**ru"

"A romcom?"

"Yup. You dont know what those are?" I asked the confused Sakurai.

"Well, I do have an idea of what it is. I believe it is the abbreviated form of the Romantic Comedy genre. Am I right?"

"Hoh~ you are indeed correct. So yeah, we'll be watching one of the best romcoms out there right now. Well, the first season can be called a romcom, but…"

"But?" she said, as she tilt her head

"…I won't tell you, you should probably experience it firsthand."

"Hm… okay then"

"Also, Sakurai-san… Why do you like tilting your head"

"Hm?" she said, while tilting her head again.

"There it is aga-, sigh. Just forget about it. Let's watch oreg**ru now."

"Sure."

And so, we started watching oreg**ru.

However, while we were watching episode 6, we suddenly got interrupted by the doorbell.

Ding dong

"Hm? Who's that?" Sakurai asked whilst looking at me.

"Probably just some random sales guy. Just ignore it."

"But… it might be someone important though?"

"Nah, if it was someone important, they would've texted me first. Just ignore it."

"…Sure"

So, we just continued watching. However, I was wrong. Because it was someone important… Suddenly, a familiar voice comes from the doorway.

"Hey, pathetic big brother of mine, I'll be staying here for a whi-" Her speech comes to a halt, as her sight was locked onto someone. There, I realised, a painful misunderstanding was about to be created.

She quickly grabbed the phone from her bag and...

"Yes hello? Is this the police department? Yes, I'd like to report a kidnap."

"Oi, you don't even know what's happening yet. Shut up and introduce yourself to our guest first"

"Aren't I the guest in this case, though?"

"You didn't message me first before coming here so, no. You are not welcomed"

—

"Nice to meet you. I am this pathetic guy's little sister. My name is Inoue Sayuri, 8th grade."

"Ah yes, my name is Sakurai Fumiko, I'm in the same grade as your brother"

"Heh~" She then looked around the house.

"I assume that you took care of my brother because of how clean this house is now. I'd like to thank you on behalf of our family"

"Eh? No, your brother has actually been taking care of me instead. He has been helping me recently."

"Heh~ So what? Are you his housewi- Mhm!"

I covered her mouth before saying anything unnecessary.

"So, why did you come here?" I asked the brat to try and change the subject.

"Ah yes, I just took a 5 day vacation."

"A vacation? Don't you have school right now?"

"You see, onii-chan, when you have money, you can do a lot of things."

"Oi."

"Life is a pay to win game you know?"

"…" Instead of scolding her, I just stared at her. Really hard.

"Eh? Why am I feeling some sort of pressure right now?" Sakurai asked.

Backing off a bit, the brat finally gave in the pressure.

"Wait nii-sama~ I'll explain myself now…" The atmosphere in the house instantly subsides after she said this.

"Good."

—

"So there was an accident at your school?"

"Yes"

"So it's going to be closed for a few days?" (Sakurai)

"Yes."

"So you came here for a so called 'vacation'?"

"Yes."

"…Does mom and dad know about this?"

"Of course they do! They're very strict with me you know?!"

"… sigh Fine you can stay here."

"…I don't need your permission you know."

"How long will you be staying again?"

"Here you are again with your transitions… five days. I'll be staying here for five days."

"I see."

"Umm…"

"Hm? What is it, Sakurai?"

"Should I not come here during those days?"

"Hm? Why not?"

"You should probably use those times to catch up with events in your life, right?"

"Nah, you should still come here to eat and hang out. I don't want you eating instant ramen for five days straight"

"…"

"Hoh~ What's this~ Do you guys have some sort of relationship?~"

"Yeah, we're friends. And you, I hope you carry your own weight here."

"Yeah yeah, I'm not as lazy as you."

"Oi."

"Anyways, let's get along for the next 5 days, Sakurai-san!"

"Ah? Sure…"

And that's how my life became chaotic for 5 whole days.