She Was Actually My Stepsister. ~Recently, The Sense Of Distance Between Me And My New Stepbrother Is Incredibly Close~ - Chapter 8 Part 1

Chapter 8: “Apparently, My Stepsister will be Attending the Same High School as me”

Translator: AJ1703

　Summer vacation is over and today is the first day of school.

　I packed my bag with the assignments I finished last night and changed into my school uniform.

　It had been a while since I had worn my school uniform, but it was wrinkle-free thanks to Miyuki-san’s cleaning service. The shirts had been ironed, so they looked as good as new and were very comfortable to wear.

　It was a little after seven o’clock.

　When I went downstairs, Akira was already sitting at the dining room table, watching the news on TV and eating breakfast.

“Good morning, Aniki.”

“Good morning. ─Akira, what time did you get up?”

“About five o’clock, I think. I was so nervous that I woke up early…”

“I see, it’s the first day of school for you, Akira. Are you ready?”

“Yeah. ─Ah, Aniki, you should eat soon, too.”

“Oh, sure. By the way, where is Miyuki-san?”

“Mom left earlier because she has a photo shoot in the morning.”

“I see. I’ll have to make sure the door is locked.”

　I sat down opposite Akira.

　On the table was a salad, scrambled eggs, and grilled sausage, which Miyuki-san must have prepared before she left.

　While the toast was cooking, I boiled water in the kettle and added hot water to a bowl of powdered soup and a mug of instant coffee to dissolve them. In the meantime, golden brown toast popped out of the toaster.

“Itadakimasu.”

　I wasn’t even in the habit of saying even a meal greeting, but in the past month or so, I’ve gotten into the habit.

“Oh~… I’m kind of nervous…”

“We’re not even in school yet, and you’re already nervous?”

“That’s because it’s the first time for me to transfer to a new school. I’m going to introduce myself in front of everyone for the first time…”

“Ahahaha~, that’s just the norm. Well, as you have practiced, at least say your name and greetings with a smile.”

　I emphasized the “with a smile” part.

　Miyuki-san’s concern was whether Akira, who was shy, would be able to adjust properly to the new school.

　It seems that Akira was the same way, and she had been fidgety and restless since the day before yesterday.

　She and I practiced greeting each other on the first day at the new school last night, so the rest is up to Akira.

　When I told Akira to “do your best,” she replied with an unreliable “yeah.”

　As an older brother, I was a little worried.

　If anything happens─ no, let’s hope nothing will happen.