SWNOVELXO Chapter 12 - Supermarket
“…Just wearing jeans and a hoodie…
Such sexiness and great style…
I’m not sure if she’s makeup-free, but she looks different today, cute…
I didn’t realize because Matsuura Section Chief usually has a makeup-enhanced face… surprisingly, she looks quite youthful…
No, no! Now is not the time to be enchanted!
For some reason, Section Chief Matsuura seems to be stunned…
I… I have to say something…!
‘What a coincidence, Section Chief Matsuura.’
‘Hm? Oh… Good evening, Mito-kun… I… I’m sorry… Did I interrupt your date…?’
‘Eh?… Huh!? How could you possibly think that!? She’s my sister!’
‘That’s fine, you don’t have to worry about it… I shouldn’t have invited you out… It was complete power harassment on my part…’
No, no good…!
I don’t know why, but she’s completely misunderstanding!
Sure, my sister and I look nothing alike, but!
‘Excuse me, are you a colleague of my brother’s?’
‘Eh…?’
‘I’m his sister. Thank you for always taking care of him.’
‘Driver’s license… Mito Akane… Mito-kun, I see…’
‘Phew… you understand now.’
‘Wha… You’re married!?’
‘How did you come to that conclusion!? No, I’m not! I just said I was his sister! You’re surprisingly clueless!’
‘Clueless…!’
‘Ah — I’m sorry!’
‘Hey! I told you I’m his sister!’
‘Really…?’
Afterwards, we moved somewhere else and she finally believed me.
How depressing… that my sister was mistaken for my lover…
‘I’m so sorry!’
‘It’s okay, as long as the misunderstanding is cleared up. I apologize for calling you clueless.’
‘No, it’s okay… Ha… How embarrassing…’
She puts her hands on her cheeks, just like a young girl.
No good… the gap is too big… she’s cute.
‘Well then… let me reintroduce myself… I’m Yuma’s sister, Akane. Thank you for always taking care of my brother.’
‘Thank you for your politeness. I’m his boss, Matsuura Reina. No, I should be thanking you. He’s very diligent and good at his work, so I rely on him.’
…What’s going on?
My sister and the Section Chief are greeting each other…
And she’s saying nice things about me…
‘Oh… you understand my brother’s strengths. Yuma, you have a good boss, don’t you? And she’s beautiful.’
‘Yes, there’s no doubt about it. She’s a good boss who properly evaluates her subordinates… And she’s beautiful.’
‘Wha… Beau… Ha…’
‘What’s this? My sister senses something…’
‘Hey, what are you thinking?’
When she’s in this ‘I found something interesting!’ mood, it usually leads to trouble…
…And it’s usually me who suffers the most…
‘So, what were you doing now?’
‘Eh?… Sho, shopping… Ah!’
I finally notice… the contents of Section Chief Matsuura’s shopping basket…
‘Discounted boxed meals… side dishes… sweets… this is…’
‘Ah… You’ve seen… It’s not what you think! I usually… I’m sorry, I usually eat like this… Are you disappointed…?’
‘No, not at all. My sister used to be like that too.’
‘Hey, I…’
‘Who was it that said they’d eat at my place today?’
‘…Yes, I’m sorry…’
‘Heh… you two get along well.’
‘We’re just normal… But more importantly, what I’m concerned about… Are you eating properly? You don’t seem to eat much at the office either… I’m worried about your health.’
Without Section Chief Matsuura, our division wouldn’t function.
I want her to eat properly and stay healthy and energetic.
‘Mito-kun… you’re kind… Were you watching out for me…?’
‘Of course, I was. Because you’re important.’
Because she’s Section Chief Matsuura, even someone like me can be evaluated.
And she’s also important to the company.
Without Section Chief Matsuura, many tasks would be left unfinished.
‘An important person… I am…?’
‘Yes, of course.’
‘I’m happy… Ehehe… Today is a good day…’
Wait? Why is her face red?
And… she looks kind of cute…
‘…Despite being my brother, he’s a scary kid. To make such a beauty fall for him… He’s always been like this…’
‘What? What are you talking about?’
‘…You’re unaware of it… Yeah, your sister will take care of it… Otherwise, it’s too pitiful… Hey, were you just going home today?’
‘Eh…? Yes, sadly…’
‘Today, we’re eating dinner at my brother’s place. He’s good at cooking and he’s making dinner for us.’
‘Oh…! Mito-kun can cook too? That’s really nice. I’m envious of your sister.’
‘Well, it’s not a big deal. Just simple things that I can quickly make.’
‘That’s what capable people say… Sigh… How nice…’
‘So, would you like to join us for dinner, if you’re okay with it?’
…Excuse me?
What did… my sister just say…?