Chapter 1

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Chapter 1: Watching the Morning News on TV with My Sister

Translated by Kamui

Edited by Zirmir

“So, here are today’s music rankings!”

The announcer excitedly announces the ranking of the annual music hit chart every morning.

“…And the number one song again this morning is this one! It’s Personia’s『Hello-world!!』!”

I, Rintsuki Suda, and my sister, Akane, were watching the TV screen, while biting into a piece of bread.

“The announcer absolutely loves you, brother. His excitement is always strangely high during these moments.” My sister, who had just finished preparing for school with her medium black hair neatly arranged, said that.

I couldn’t help snorting.

“You like my ‘music’, but if you find out that it’s a short, High School kid who’s singing, you’re going to flip out in a heartbeat anyway.”

“You’re a really negative person, big brother.”

“No, I’m not negative. I’m just cautious. It won’t hurt if your expectations are low, right? It’s a very logical defense of the mind, indeed.”

I talked about my theory without taking even a minute, but my sister just muttered, “Yeah, is that so.” while watching my feature on the TV screen.

“So…? Are you going to school dressed like that today because you’re so cautious?” My sister said and then stared at me. “The stereotypical nerd with long, shaggy hair and non-durable guru round glasses is no longer the opposite!”

“No! It’s a perfect disguise! No one will ever know!”

“The only reason you haven’t been exposed is that you haven’t released your face as an artist yet… Well, it’s safe for me, so just keep it that way.”

“That’s right, don’t worry! I’ll make sure they don’t find out! I’ll make sure you and our family don’t get into trouble!”

Akane let out a big sigh when she heard my determined words.

I guess she still thinks I’m unreliable.

“Well, it’s fine if that’s what you want to do, but if you want to quit… you can quit anytime you want, that’s all.”

After happily drinking a glass of milk, she began to put away the dishes.

“I’ll wash it.”

“Just head to school first, big brother. I don’t want to draw attention to myself.”

“I…..is that so. My bad then.”

I placed my bag on my back and opened the door to the hallway that leads to the front door.

Then, as I was about to leave the house, I suddenly remembered something I forgot to mention.

“You cut your hair a little bit. I think it’s good.”

After saying that, I closed the door and headed to Shirahoshi High School, where my siblings and I attend.