"Hmm... it's already morning?" she murmured softly, her half-closed eyes trying to adapt to the sunlight streaming through the curtains of her room. With a lazy motion, she rose from her comfortable bed, feeling the softness of the blanket that was reluctant to let her go.
The sound of her footsteps echoed softly as she walked toward the window. Her hand pushed aside the white curtains, allowing the sunlight to fully enter the room. A beautiful morning view unfolded before her, making her smile faintly.
"What a bright day..." she thought, enjoying the atmosphere.
Suddenly, the sound of her room door opening startled her, breaking the peaceful morning silence.
"Big sister Rin, come on, let's go play!" shouted a little girl with a cheerful and enthusiastic voice.
"Who... is this girl? How did she get into my room?" Rin tried to remember, her head throbbing slightly as she forced her brain to work in the morning.
*Thump!*
"Ah! I remember... She's Kazuki's little sister..."
"Hey Akira, don't just barge into someone's room!" scolded Kazuki, who appeared behind Akira, leaning against the doorframe with his signature flat expression.
"Aren't you the same?" Rin replied with a flat face.
"I'm glad you think we're the same..." Kazuki answered...
"Sis, let's go to the amusement park!" Akira exclaimed, her eyes sparkling. She held a brochure for the newly opened amusement park in their city. Kazuki glanced at the brochure with his usual flat expression.
"I'm too lazy to go out..." Kazuki mumbled, scratching his head, which wasn't itchy. To be honest, he preferred to spend his day off lounging in his room.
"Come on, big brother! Since you moved here, I rarely play with you..." Akira whined with a pleading tone. Her big eyes glistened, using her puppy-dog eyes technique on Kazuki.
Kazuki let out a long sigh, unable to resist that hopeful gaze. "Fine... so where are we going to play?" Kazuki finally replied, giving in.
"Yay!... Sis Rin, do you want to go too?" Akira asked.
"Hmm alright, I'll join..." Rin replied.
"Hey Rin, are you going to be okay?" Kazuki asked, a little worried.
"Don't worry, I'll be fine if it's with you," Rin replied casually, unaware of the implications of her words.
"What does that mean?!" Kazuki asked, confused.
"Hmm... whatever. Alright, let's go!" Rin gently pushed Kazuki's body towards the exit.
"What's going on?" Kazuki asked, feeling uncomfortable.
"I want to change clothes and shower. What else? Get out!" Rin replied firmly.
"Yeah, yeah... she's still very cold to me," Kazuki mumbled as he stepped outside.
*An hour later...*
The door opened, and Rin emerged with Akira, looking much fresher and neater.
"What were you doing for an hour, huh?" Kazuki protested, who was apparently waiting outside.
"Who told you to wait outside? It's your fault," Rin retorted sarcastically, wearing a black shirt similar to Kazuki's.
"Alright, let's go!" Akira shouted enthusiastically.
They headed towards the amusement park, which was filled with crowds of visitors enjoying their weekend. The joyful laughter of children and cheerful music filled the air, creating a delightful atmosphere.
"Wow... it's so crowded!" Akira exclaimed, her eyes sparkling as she looked at the various rides.
"Akira, don't get lost, okay?" Kazuki reminded his sister.
"Big brother, don't worry..." Akira hugged Kazuki's left arm, "with this, I won't get lost," she said with a smile.
Kazuki looked around, feeling the excitement enveloping the amusement park.
"What's up?" Rin, who was next to him, asked.
"Hmm, nothing, let's go," Kazuki replied as he continued walking.
They tried each ride, from adrenaline-pumping roller coasters to relaxing ones like the merry-go-round. Laughter and jokes filled every moment they shared.
Finally, they stood in front of the last ride - the Haunted House.
"Are you sure you want to go in, Rin?" Kazuki asked, looking at Rin's slightly pale face.
"Hah! Do you think I'm afraid of haunted houses?!" Rin replied, looking dissatisfied.
"Relax... it's just a ride. There's nothing to be afraid of," Kazuki tried to reassure her.
"Alright, let's go in."
The three of them stepped into the haunted house. The interior was very dark, with dim red lighting creating a chilling atmosphere.
Unknowingly, Rin tightly grasped Kazuki's shirt. Akira did the same.
"If you're scared, we shouldn't have come in here..." Kazuki said, but he received no response from either of them.
Suddenly, a ghost appeared in front of them.
"Hah... just a very ordinary ghost," Kazuki commented with his flat expression, making the ghost look a bit disappointed.
They continued walking, passing through various ghosts and surprises that had been prepared. They were almost at the exit.
"Now I think you both can let go of me..." Kazuki said, seeing Rin and Akira still holding onto him.
Seeing her hand clutching Kazuki's shirt, Rin quickly let go.
"Hey big brother, I want to buy ice cream..." Akira pointed to the enticing ice cream vendor in front of them.
Kazuki handed money to his sister. "Thanks, big brother..." Akira ran toward the ice cream vendor.
"Then let's go, Kak Rin," Akira pulled Rin's right hand. "Ehh? I..."
"Yeah, let's go together..." Rin said, agreeing.
They went to the ice cream vendor. Kazuki sat on an empty bench, gazing at the sky with his flat expression.
"Ugh... you really seem to be looking for trouble with me..." he whispered.
"How long later...
"Who are you talking to?" Rin asked, now standing in front of him...
Kazuki lowered his head and looked at Rin, who was eating her ice cream.
"This ice cream is for you..." Rin offered.
"How did you know I like chocolate ice cream?" Kazuki asked...
"Of course, your sister told me," Rin replied...
"Is that so..." Kazuki took the ice cream from Rin's hand.
Rin sat beside Kazuki, while Akira was still confused about which ice cream flavor to choose.
"Hey, you know we're at the amusement park now, but why does your face look so unhappy?" Rin asked suspiciously.
"As long as my sister enjoys playing here, I'm happy too..." Kazuki replied...
"Happy?... I don't see your face looking happy right now..." Rin said skeptically.
"I don't know how to answer that right now; I was just born this way..." Kazuki replied honestly.
"Hmm, whatever you say," Rin continued enjoying her ice cream.
"What I'm saying is a fact," Kazuki thought to himself.
Not long after, Akira approached them. "I'm done..."
"It took you so long to buy ice cream..." Kazuki protested.
"Sorry, I didn't know which ice cream to buy hehe..." Akira said, looking guilty.
"Alright, now let's go home," Kazuki said as he stood up from his seat.
"Wait, big brother..." Akira tugged at his hand. "What's wrong?"
"Before we go home, let's take a picture together," Akira requested, her face full of hope.
"Alright, let's take a picture," Kazuki replied.
"Do I also have to join?" Rin, who was next to Kazuki, asked.
"Of course," Akira replied with a smile...
"Excuse me, could you take our picture here?" Akira asked a passing visitor.
"Oh, of course," the person replied, happy to help. "Yay, come on, big brother!" Akira pulled Kazuki and Rin.
Akira stood in the middle, hugging Kazuki's arm and Rin's arm.
"Alright, let's smile..."
A few minutes later, they walked home with smiles on their faces.
"Hehehe... my sister is looking at the photo we just took, "Now we look like a family, Kak Rin."
"Is that so?" Rin's face showed joy at that...
Meanwhile, Kazuki continued to look around with his very flat face.
"What's wrong with you Kazuki? You've looked strange since earlier..." Rin asked.
Kazuki remained silent, standing in place...
"the sound of a phone...
Kazuki picked up his phone and answered it...
"What's up, Dad?... Is the person calling Kazuki his dad...? Rin thought to herself...
"Is that so? I understand, Dad...
"What were they talking about? I can't hear it, Rin thought to herself...
"Kazuki stood a bit far from her as if he didn't want her to hear...
A few minutes later Kazuki hung up the phone...
"What were you talking about? Rin asked...
"Nothing important...
"You both go home first; I will meet Dad...
"As Kazuki was about to leave, Rin grabbed his hand... It's already night, so why not meet tomorrow instead? Rin said in a soft voice...
"What's wrong with me wanting to go out at night?...
"Kazuki, you're not planning to fight one of them tonight, are you?...
"Rin looked at Kazuki's face seriously...
"What makes you think that?... Kazuki replied...
"Rin just stood there in silence...
"Anyway, I'll go home, so take your sister home first, okay...
"Alright, just be careful if you don't come home tonight," Rin replied...
"Yeah, I will definitely come home... After that, Rin took her sister home, leaving Kazuki alone behind...