The Mischievous Sister

Meanwhile, Sam's younger sister, Anna, had been keeping a close eye on her older brother lately. Anna, who always teased Sam for being a "loner" (a person who preferred being by themselves and shy talking to girls), had never seen him act this way before. So, when she noticed him talking to a girl outside a café, she felt a mix of curiosity and protectiveness.

She didn't know who the girl was, but Anna wasn't about to let her brother get too comfortable with someone. That was her job—annoying him, of course. So, she quietly followed them, making sure not to be spotted. She watched them enter the café together, and after a while, she decided to follow them once they left.

When Sam and Mahiru finally stepped out of the café, Anna was already lurking nearby, ready to play detective. As soon as they parted ways and Sam walked in the opposite direction, Anna, still hidden from view, made her move.

Anna squinted, trying to gather more information. She couldn't help but feel like there was something off about this whole situation. Why was Sam talking to her? She had to know more.

As Mahiru was walking down the street, Anna quickly followed her from a distance, trailing her through the streets. Anna was cautious and stayed hidden, keeping track of Mahiru's every move. Her curiosity was practically buzzing in her head, and she couldn't shake the feeling that something was going on between the two of them.

By the time Mahiru reached the train station, Anna was right behind her. As Mahiru was about to board the train, Anna saw her chance. Without wasting a moment, she stepped forward and blocked Mahiru's path.

"Hey," Anna said, her voice filled with mischief. "What's going on here? You've been hanging out with my brother, haven't you?"

Mahiru, startled by the sudden confrontation, blinked in surprise. "Uh, yes, we have," she replied, a bit thrown off by the unexpected question.

Anna crossed her arms, eyeing Mahiru with a playful smirk. "You're not just 'friends,' are you?" she asked, her tone filled with mock suspicion.

Mahiru raised an eyebrow, unsure how to respond. She had no idea who this person was, but something about her was giving off a protective older-sibling vibe. "Who are you?" Mahiru asked, her voice soft but with a hint of curiosity.

Anna couldn't help but grin, clearly enjoying the moment. "I'm his little sister," she said with pride, pointing a thumb at herself. "I protect him from everyone."

Mahiru blinked, still processing the situation. "You're his sister?" she asked, her surprise evident.

Anna gave her a cheeky grin, leaning in a little closer. "Yep, and I'm here to make sure he's not getting too close to anyone. So, spill the beans—are you just friends, or is there something more going on here?"

Mahiru, now realizing that Anna was probably just teasing her, smiled back. "We're really just friends," she answered, trying to keep the situation lighthearted.

Anna eyed her for a moment, as if reading her expression, before giving a satisfied nod. "Alright, I'll let you off the hook," she said, her voice playful. "But I'm still keeping an eye on you!"

Mahiru chuckled, amused by Anna's directness. She hadn't expected to be confronted in such a way, but it was clear that Anna was protective of her brother, even if her methods were a bit... quirky.

Anna turned to leave, but not before adding one final playful remark: "Don't get any ideas, alright?" She gave Mahiru a wink before walking off.

Mahiru stood there for a moment, still processing the weird but funny encounter. She shook her head, a smile tugging at the corners of her lips. Anna was definitely a character, but at least she cared about her brother.

As Anna walked away, she couldn't help but giggle to herself. "Well, this should be interesting.

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