Until she was sitting safely in the passenger seat, Sora Kasugano still felt dizzy.
She never expected that Ren—this gentle boy who fastened her seatbelt and looked only a few years older than her—would be so wealthy.
When Ren led Sora to his sports car, Sora's eyes lit up in awe
The appearance of the car was simply stunning; its sleek design was something that captivated everyone instantly.
Just when Sora thought Ren was also admiring the car and wanted to take some photos...
Ren had already pulled open the passenger door and gently placed her small frame inside.
At that moment, Sora's brain short-circuited.
Who am I? Where am I? Where am I going?
"Sit tight, we're about to set off."
After fastening her seatbelt, Ren patted her head gently to reassure her.
"Is... is it really okay for someone like me?" Hugging the black rabbit doll tightly, Sora felt anxious.
She originally thought Ren was just a kind stranger, but she didn't expect his background to be so intimidating.
Her first reaction was not excitement, but a deep fear that she was unworthy of his kindness.
"What nonsense are you talking about? Didn't you say you have no family? Then let me pick you up and take you home to be my family."
Ren pinched Sora's cheeks gently, an amused smile on his face.
After exchanging names, although Ren had already decided to adopt Sora, he had to make sure first.
Only after learning that Sora's last relative had passed away did Ren confirm his decision to take her home.
"Eh... is that so?"
Happiness came too suddenly; Sora's mind was buzzing.
"Then, is Sora willing to let me take her home?"
"Yes!"
Ren's question seemed to trigger something deep inside her. Sora answered without a second of hesitation.
"Then let's go. Accompany me to a banquet tonight first. Later, I'll take you home and introduce you to my parents."
Sora held up the black rabbit doll in front of her face, peeking out happily at the world.
"Okay!"
"Then what should Sora call me?"
Without waiting for an answer, Ren started the engine. The Apollo EVO roared to life and accelerated instantly, weaving through the traffic.
The intense force pushed Sora back into her seat, causing a brief moment of panic. She closed her eyes and hugged the rabbit doll tighter.
It seemed that only her stuffed toy could bring her a little sense of security.
When she recovered, Sora slowly opened one eye to peek at her surroundings.
She saw the scenery outside the window rushing by, a blur of neon lights and city streets she had never seen before.
The novelty of the experience made her bolder. Eventually, she even placed one hand on the cool glass of the window, marveling at the speed.
"I have always wanted my parents to give me a younger sister."
"But they always said having me alone was enough."
Ren steered with one hand while pretending to look distressed, rubbing his forehead with the other.
"O... Onii-chan."
Sora spoke softly, her voice trembling.
It definitely wasn't that she wanted to call Ren that!
Absolutely not!
She simply wanted to satisfy Ren's wish to have a younger sister at this moment.
"Good girl."
He placed his hand on Sora's head and ruffled her hair gently.
Without resisting, Sora leaned into his touch, moving her head like a kitten seeking affection from its owner.
She didn't know how long it had been since she experienced such warmth.
...
What Ren didn't know was that he had been watched.
Not far from the road, a girl with black butterfly ribbons in her hair and a beige cardigan quietly snapped a photo on her phone, catching the moment Ren knocked the delinquent to his knees
Nino Nakano's eyes sparkled.
Unlike her four sisters, Nino's ideal type had always been a "bad boy"—but a bad boy with a good heart.
On her way home from buying groceries, Nino had seen the thug harassing the little girl. She had even pulled out her phone to call the police.
But then, Ren appeared.
He stopped the harassment, kicked the guy to the ground, and forced him to apologize.
Someone who could take down a thug without mercy... that was a higher level of "bad boy."
Coupled with that domineering attitude, the long black hair, and those striking red eyes...
No matter how she looked at it, Ren's image was the opposite of a boring model student.
Nino felt that Ren's style hit her preferences perfectly.
Her heart began to race.
"What a pity. If I had known, I should have gone to ask for his number."
Carrying a grocery bag full of vegetables, Nino felt a twinge of regret as she walked home.
But with her good upbringing, she didn't want to interrupt Ren and the little girl; that would have been rude.
Her sisters were waiting for dinner. After weighing her options, Nino chose her family.
Returning home.
"Nino, you're back~"
As the most energetic sister, Yotsuba Nakano, wearing her signature green ribbon, ran to the entrance to open the door the moment the doorbell rang.
"Mhm, I'm back."
Handing the bag to Yotsuba, Nino began to change her shoes.
"Did something happen, Nino? You're half an hour late."
Glancing at the clock on the wall, the eldest sister, Ichika Nakano, asked with concern.
Usually, when Nino went shopping, she was back quickly. Today it took over an hour.
If Ichika hadn't called earlier to check on her, the four sisters would have already gone out to search for her.
"Tonight, something did happen. Let me tell you!"
Nino wasn't tired anymore. Instead of rushing to cook, she sat down on the living room sofa and recounted the scene she had witnessed with excitement.
"Nino... are you in love?"
Miku Nakano, headphones around her neck as always, tilted her head and delivered the critical hit calmly.
"Ugh... I'm going to cook!"
Hit right in the bullseye by Miku's words, Nino's face flushed bright red. She ran into the kitchen to escape the teasing.
The youngest sister, Itsuki Nakano, munched on a small cookie.
Seeing Nino disappear before finishing the story, she looked up at her other sisters in confusion.
"It's okay, just eat."
Facing her foodie sister, Ichika patted Itsuki's head affectionately. She took another cookie from the table and placed it in Itsuki's hand.
Itsuki took the cookie happily.
She looked left, then right.
Finding that everything seemed normal, she continued to nibble on her snack peacefully.
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