I smiled, playing with a playful expression.
"Of course," I replied, my voice sounding warm.
"My name is Kasumi, and I am the mother of Karina and Kushina."
Reiji's eyes widened.
It was as if what he had just heard added complexity to the puzzle in Reiji's mind.
Reiji looked increasingly confused, his mouth slightly open, as if he wanted to say something but no words came out.
"Ah! I'm sorry!" Reiji suddenly exclaimed, his tone sounding panicked.
Reiji hurriedly lowered his head, his hands clenched at his sides, indicating deep embarrassment. "I didn't know!"
I chuckled softly, unable to contain my amusement at Reiji's reaction.
"Ara ara~ It's okay," I said teasingly.
"Besides, I also wanted to see your expression. Fufu, seeing you like this makes me happy."
Reiji's face turned red, and he awkwardly scratched his head, looking like a child caught doing something wrong.
Reiji's behavior made me want to hug him, but I held back.
"So... um, what brings you here?" Reiji asked, trying to change the subject, perhaps to ease the tension he was feeling.
I smiled wider, a small laugh escaping my lips. "Hemm... Don't be so serious. Just call me Beautiful Sister, okay?"
My words made Reiji's face turn even redder, and he looked increasingly uncomfortable.
Reiji could only nod slowly, unable to say anything.
I watched Reiji with a thin smile on my lips.
Reiji's expression, filled with confusion, did not escape my notice.
It was clear that Reiji was grappling with his thoughts, trying to understand something that might feel foreign to him.
However, I decided to let Reiji think hard.
There was a certain pleasure in teasing Reiji like this.
"Hem...? Is something wrong, Reiji?" I finally asked, in a soft tone laced with a hint of teasing.
"Ah... It's nothing..." Reiji replied awkwardly.
Reiji's tone tried to sound normal, but his facial expression clearly betrayed his efforts.
Reiji looked so cute in a way he was unaware of.
"Are you sure? You're not feeling sick, are you?" I asked again, this time with a hint of feigned concern.
I extended my hand and placed my palm on Reiji's forehead, bringing my face closer to his.
Being this close, I could see every detail of Reiji's face more clearly—his confused eyes, his slightly furrowed brows, and the blush that was starting to appear on his cheeks.
Reiji's awkward expression made me want to keep teasing him endlessly.
However, before I could enjoy the moment any longer, Reiji suddenly grabbed my hand in a hurried motion, like someone trying to escape a too-awkward situation.
"It's okay, I'm fine," he said quickly, his voice slightly trembling. "By the way, Aunt... what brings you here?"
I paused for a moment. *Aunt?* I felt something was off with that term.
My previously cheerful mood changed drastically.
In a slightly cold tone, I repeated the word. "Aunt?"
Reiji seemed to realize his mistake, but before he could say anything, I looked at him with a sharp gaze.
My expression turned serious, and I unconsciously let a bit of a cold aura envelop the room.
"What did you say?" I asked in a lower tone, but with enough pressure to make Reiji take half a step back.
Seeing Reiji's reaction, I walked closer with calm yet purposeful steps.
Reiji, looking nervous, could only stare at me, confusion and fear clearly etched on his face.
Before Reiji could say anything else, I was already at the threshold of the house.
With a swift motion, I stepped inside and closed the door behind me with a firm slam.
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