After all, it was the first time he had encountered a sissy person, and even Hoshiharu couldn't help but be afraid. Ikki and the other two weren't much better. Only Nene looked calm and even a bit happy.
Although her Junior Brother had respected her before, Nene didn't know what he truly thought in his heart. Unexpectedly, after being pestered by a sissy person, he actually began to express sincere gratitude.
Nene suddenly began to understand how to deal with him.
"Shizuku has truly grown. You've become so strong mentally without realizing it. You were so shy when you were little…"
Ikki looked at the unflappable Shizuku beside him, thought about his little sister, and sighed from the bottom of his heart.
When she was young, Shizuku was a very shy girl. She couldn't even speak well when facing people, she easily shed tears, and she would seek his help for everything.
Unexpectedly, after a few years of not meeting, Shizuku had transformed into a woman. Now she could face a sissy person without changing her expression.
"It doesn't matter whether they're male or female, as long as they're human, I equally despise them."
Shizuku covered her lips and giggled, then walked over and naturally hugged Ikki's arm, looking very affectionate.
"Of course, Onii-sama is the exception!"
"Although Alice is a type you rarely see, since he says he wants to be treated as a woman, there's no need to feel restricted. Onii-sama can also treat him as a woman, just like I do."
"I'll try my best..."
It was undeniable that Ikki had some difficulties, but since Shizuku said so, he had to give it a try.
"Haha, thank you for your kindness, but don't force it. I don't want everyone to feel embarrassed because of gender. Just be natural."
Nagi smiled, which made Ikki and Stella feel very relaxed.
No wonder Shizuku, with her quiet personality, could get along so naturally, like ordinary friends, even though she and Nagi had only been roommates for a few days.
From these words, it was clear that Nagi was indeed a very sensitive person, rare in being able to understand and accommodate the wishes of others.
With this thought in mind, Ikki became closer to his impression of Nagi.
"What were you doing when you just came out?"
"Of course, it was a normal relationship between a brother and sister. Onii-sama and I often walked together like this when we were little, right, Onii-sama?"
"Eh? Yes, that's right…"
"Uh...!"
Stella stared for a long time at Shizuku holding Ikki's wrist and finally couldn't help but protest, but Shizuku easily brushed her off, causing her to let out a soft, reluctant groan.
"In that case, I too—"
Stella looked at Ikki's free right hand, with a longing expression in her eyes, and couldn't help but step forward.
"I already expected Stella-san to say this, so I prepared it for you. Here, please wear this."
"...What is this?"
"A collar, Stella, enjoy your role as a servant."
Stella froze in place, unable to move forward or retreat, with a reluctant expression.
Shizuku seemed to have prepared this long ago, and with just a few words, left Stella speechless and standing stiffly like a proud swan.
"What's going on with that servant thing?"
Hoshiharu asked, curious.
"Nothing at all!"
Stella's expression worsened upon hearing this, but she still pretended to be indifferent in an attempt to deceive Hoshiharu.
"Ah, why don't you talk about it? You dared to speak so loudly in front of everyone in class that day, why hold back now?"
Shizuku made a sharp comment while smiling.
"In a duel, you bet that whoever loses would become a servant for life, but now you regret it after losing? Does this mean Stella's loyalty to Onii-sama is no more than this? Are the words and deeds of the Vermillion Royal Family so trivial?"
'Her tongue is so sharp.'
Hoshiharu silently praised and began to look forward to it.
Shouldn't this start a fight?
It was said they fought a week ago, but unfortunately, Hoshiharu didn't see it at the time. Otherwise, he would have watched closely to see if the girls' clothes were torn during the fight.
Not that it was anything special, he just wanted to experience it.
What he liked most was watching women fight.
"There's no need to take it so seriously. Sorry, Stella. Shizuku said it too harshly. Actually, she's not bad at heart, so there's no need to take such words seriously."
Unfortunately, Ikki stepped forward to act as a peacemaker between the two.
Ikki who had been solo all along, didn't realize that sometimes saying such things was equivalent to hidden irritation.
"Yes, why wouldn't I dare! I'll let you see the dignity of the Vermillion Royal Family!"
Stella took the collar from Shizuku's hand and put it around her neck.
"How about this? The Vermillion Royal Family keeps their word!"
Stella smiled as if she were about to die at any moment, her face as red as a monkey's butt, steam continuously rising from her face, and her eyes starting to spin as if she might faint at any moment.
'Are you having fun?'
Hoshiharu didn't expect Stella to actually be willing to wear the collar. He originally thought the two would fight.
But looking at this, Stella was very easy to shape. She seemed to play with anything. In an instant, various fantasies appeared in Hoshiharu's mind.
He had to say that Ikki was blessed.
Pedestrians walking around the school gate looked at Stella with shock and disbelief.
"…This is really surprising."
Shizuku's eyes widened, and she didn't know what to say. After a long time, she waved her hand wordlessly, losing interest.
"You can do it, but you missed it this time."
"I won…"
Stella's face stiffened, then she lay back with an embarrassing smile.
Her courage faded, and her shyness returned, and she fainted.
❀❀❀
Near Hagun Academy, there was a large shopping center, the biggest in the country.
The group took a bus and arrived here in about ten minutes.
Because of the chaos when they arrived, it was almost noon by the time everyone got there.
"Onii-sama, there's still time before the movie starts. How about we eat first? I've been busy for a long time thanks to someone, and I'm almost hungry now."
Shizuku had no intention of letting go of Ikki's arm, and sweetly suggested.
"In that case, I suggest you go to the food court on the first floor!"
Seeing this, Nagi took an expert pose and cheerfully suggested.