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[spacialeyes]

Oh, yeah… I don’t have one yet… Would that be okay? I don’t actually know very much about picking a swimsuit.

[dereban]

Of course it's fine.

[ She waves her hand in the air dismissively. ] I already have a swimsuit picked out for today as well, but I can help you with picking yours.

[spacialeyes]

Then I would really appreciate it. [He smiles shyly, lowering his gaze to his feet.] I don’t know how to pick a swimsuit. I still don’t know how to pick out clothes in general.

[dereban]

Honestly, picking out clothes can be difficult if you don't know your style, and guys tend to have more limited choices than girls...

[spacialeyes]

Really? So… It’s not weird if I’m not good at picking clothes yet?

[dereban]

It's not weird at all. Thankfully, I'm pretty familiar with men's fashion from having to go and get clothes for my brothers.

[ Who she hasn't mentioned at all until now. ]

[spacialeyes]

Brothers..? You’re a sister, Himeko?

[dereban]

Aah, yeah... I'm the youngest in my immediate family, actually. I have two older brothers. One who still lives with us and goes to college and the other who's already moved out and works at his own company.

[spacialeyes]

I'm supposed to be the youngest in my family too. I have two big sisters. Is it fun to be a little sister?

[dereban]

'Fun'... I'm not really sure. They're both kind of annoying in their own ways. The eldest likes to unnecessarily spoil me and my younger older brother is a bit of a playboy.

Cursed empty headed reply

[spacialeyes]

Maybe I should spoil you to practice being a better Niisan then! You can rate me!

[dereban]

. . . I'm not your younger sister, you idiot. Having you spoil me would have completely different connotations!

[spacialeyes]

Oh… Oh! Yeah! Well, uh… I mean… H-hauuu. I was thinking… [Now he’s thinking too much, as made evident by his reddening face.] I- um! Mostly mean..! You probably know more about those things than I do…

[dereban]

It's true that I do, but I think you're fine the way you are.

[spacialeyes]

I-I don’t know about that. There’s not much that I do very well… I’ve been acting as a big brother for a few decades now, so I’ve still got a lot to learn…

[dereban]

The fact that you said "a few decades" and still say that you have a lot to learn worries me.

[spacialeyes]

Ehehe… I just feel like I’m not very well suited for it? Maybe it’s because I was the youngest for so long. It feels strange to suddenly be the oldest.

[It does contribute to his identity crisis. Though he isn’t focused on that right now.]

I want to be someone who takes good care of others… But I’m too clumsy right now.

[dereban]

It's okay if you're clumsy. Nobody's perfect. Just... do the best you can, as much as you can.

Anyway... shall we head out?

[spacialeyes]

Yes~! Though before we go… I still haven’t given you your present! May I?

[dereban]

[...]

Why are you giving me a present on your birthday?

[spacialeyes]

I was able to survive a year because I love you! So you deserve a thank you gift. Right?

[dereban]

Ah, well... I suppose I can't say no to that, but you really didn't have to. Can I open it now?

[spacialeyes]

Yes, please! Go right ahead.

[In typical Yuuto fashion, he’s made a gift for her with his talent for metal crafting. Though instead of jewelry, he’s crafted a metal bookmark in the shape of a cat.]

It’s not as amazing as your gift, b-but… For all of the research you do..? So I can keep you company..?

[dereban]

...Oh. This is cute, actually. Thank you, Yuuto.

[spacialeyes]

Really? Thank goodness..!

[His tail swishes happily.]

I’m ‘Yumeno’ here, but my surname is sometimes ‘Kuroneko,’ so… Mm! I want to stay with you for a long time. I love you!