Then Chiyo said, tilting her head with a bright, mischievous smile that made her eyes sparkle like she had just uncovered a fun secret,
"Hmmm… so who's gonna marry my brother?"
She looked between Akane and Hanako with open, playful curiosity, her small hands resting on her knees as she leaned forward slightly on the couch, clearly enjoying the sudden shift in the conversation.
The innocent yet teasing question hung in the air, her cute face glowing with sisterly interest as she waited for their reactions, completely unaware of how deeply it would fluster the two older girls.
Akane and Hanako froze for a moment, their faces turning a deep, burning red almost instantly.
Akane's cheeks flushed hot, her red sweater suddenly feeling too tight as her heart hammered against her ribs.
Hanako's high ponytail swayed as she shifted uncomfortably, her fingers tightening on the edge of her cardigan while her mind raced with memories of Rin's naked body, and her own growing feelings.
