The Gloomy Me in Class is Actually the Vocalist of a Very Popular Band Chapter 4
—Monday.
By the classroom windows, the same group of girls from before were talking excitedly.
"That became the best memory of my life!"
"I’m really happy for you, Sakino! Seriously!"
"Seeing Shion-kun in person was amazing~ I might even dream about him every night..."
They had taken a gamble on the surprise live show announcement from Kaminogi—and won. In the end, they got to see me perform.
Even though a day had passed, they still looked super happy, even tearing up as they remembered it.
—And as for me...
"Whoa, Kitaro’s moving like an actual ghost or something..."
"Creepy! He looks like he’s haunted..."
As the girls around me screamed, I sat at my desk, swaying like a zombie.
The reason? That surprise concert yesterday. We had to prepare it in a rush, then I had to thank all the people I dragged into it.
I was completely drained—physically and mentally.
Still, I couldn’t skip school.
Just for today… I had to come!
"Alright, here are your test papers~"
Our teacher handed out the test sheets in his usual bored tone.
That’s right. Today was test day.
I’ve always been ranked #1 in our grade, so missing a test wasn’t an option. After all, being a student is still my main job.
Just because I also do music doesn’t mean I can ask for a makeup test. That would be unfair.
This morning, my little sister tried to stop me from going.
She was seriously desperate.
"You can’t go, onii-chan! You didn’t sleep at all, right!? You’ll collapse!"
"Akane, music might not last forever! That’s why I need good grades!"
"It’s fine! I don’t need anything as long as I have you! So please don’t go!"
"Now that Dad’s gone, I need to make sure I can get a good job someday!"
"Even if you don’t work, I’ll take care of you forever! Just stay!"
"Let go, Akane! I have to go!"
"Don’t ignore me! Listen to meee! Waaah!"
Even the usually calm Akane grabbed my arm and begged me to stay.
I covered my ears and walked out without turning back.
If I had listened to even one word she said, I might’ve stopped walking.
I need to go to a good college—just in case.And get a good job to support my family.
I’m the one who has to protect them...!
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"...I’m home."
After finishing the test, I finally came home from school.
I quietly stepped inside. Right at the entrance, Akane was waiting, sitting down with red cheeks and an angry look.
"Welcome back. Hurry up and change into your pajamas and get to bed."
"O-Oh... okay."
Without looking at me, she handed me my sleepwear. I tried to guess what she was feeling. Maybe she was embarrassed about freaking out this morning. But more than that, she was probably still worried about me. And also annoyed that I went to school anyway.
Maybe I can cheer her up with a little joke.
"...Hey, Akane. Want to sleep together?"
"—W-What!? D-Don’t be stupid! Just go to sleep already, you dummy!"
With her face completely red, Akane shouted at me and ran to her room.
Was it that bad?
Back in middle school, she used to sneak into my bed all the time. I wonder if the day will ever come when my tsundere little sister actually shows she likes me.
The path of a siscon (sister lover) is a hard one.
I climbed into my bed and closed my eyes.
"I’m such an idiot!!"
I heard her shouting from her room next door.
Not sure what game she’s playing, but yelling alone like that isn’t very polite.
Still, if it’s fun, I might join her when I wake up.
—As I listened to her stomping around in her room, I slowly drifted off to sleep.
Transletor: @yo00591
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