She Was Actually My Stepsister. ~Recently, The Sense Of Distance Between Me And My New Stepbrother Is Incredibly Close~ - Chapter 9 Part 1

Chapter 9: “Apparently, I’m Protecting My Stepsister…”

Translator: AJ1703

　It had been a week since the start of the second semester and September had arrived. The days were a little chilly.

　I thought I was going to be spending time at home with Akira as usual, but we were leading a rather full and balanced life. We play games and manga in moderation and study together.

　I feel like this is a great change.

　Partly because of the start of school, but also because I have been spending time with Akira and we have become more comfortable with each other.

　But when things are relaxed, Akira is just as sweet as usual.

“Aniki, give me a piggyback.”

“Sure. Where do you want to go, ma’am?”

“To the bathroom, as soon as possible!”

“Roger that!”

　This much is still okay. I’ve gotten used to this kind of vibe, and I don’t mind Akira following me around these days.

“Here we are.”

“Thank you. Then wash my back next!”

“…Don’t say that. Please.”

“Ahahaha, I’ll call you when I get out of the bath, okay~?”

　At first, I wanted Akira to be more relaxed, but recently, I’ve been more cautious than she is.

　Moreover, Akira is always trying to catch me off guard. It’s hit and miss, just like in the game, and although she’s aggressive in her approach, she never does anything more than what I don’t want her to do.

　It’s hard to say that she’s cunning… but she’s certainly maintaining a fine sense of distance.

　But being used to it is a terrifying thing, and I suddenly find myself attached to Akira. She looks more like a pet dog than a little sister, but of course I have no interest in keeping her like a pet.

　At any rate, I can’t let my guard down or show any openings.

　I should be prepared to be taken by surprise at any moment.

　As an older brother, I have to be more firm, I vowed to myself.

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Translator’s Afterword:

Got busy again with school stuff, tried to do 3 parts again as compensation, and man I’m lucky that these parts are short so far lmao.

I’m doing IdolCousin as well trying to keep it “somewhat daily” update similar to how JitsuImo is updated recently. Anyway, sorry for the delay and here’s your chapters for the past few days~