The So-Called 'Solitary Flower' is a British Beauty Who's Awkwardly Attached to Me Now That She's My Stepsister - V1 Chapter 1 Part 2

Volume 1 Chapter 1 Part 2: A New Family

Translator: AJ1703

　Three months have passed since then, and here we are today― I never thought that the day would come when we would face each other as brother and stepsister.

　When my father told me her name, I was really surprised.

　And for some reason, she’s always been hostile to me…

“Well, what did you say ……?”

　I’m pretty sure it was me that she was looking at, and there’s no doubt in my mind that she was saying it to me.

　So I reacted to her―.

“Hmph…!”

　She turned her head away from me.

　What’s this?

　Why is she being so grumpy?

　It was only a minute or two ago that she came into the house.

　At the time, she seemed rather in a good mood, which I couldn’t imagine from her previous reputation at school.

　And yet, the moment she saw my face, she suddenly became grumpy.

　Perhaps she hadn’t heard that there are boys in this house?

“Ah~ um, let’s introduce ourselves first. Kento, go ahead.”

　I guess my father didn’t expect Frost-san’s attitude either.

　He seemed perplexed, and nudged me.

　This doesn’t make sense, but I can’t let the mood deteriorate any further.

　With my back facing my father, I smile and open my mouth.

　In times like this, first impressions count.

“It’s nice to meet you, thanks for looking after my father. I’m his son, Kento. I’m a freshman in high school and I’m on the baseball team.”

“Nice to meet you, too, Kento-kun.”

　As I finish my introduction, Frost-san’s mother, Jessica-san, smiles back at me.

　I’ve already met her a few times, she’s my father’s new wife, and she’s going to start living with us today.

　She used to work as an interpreter when she first came to Japan, but now she’s an English teacher.

　Her hair is a darker shade of blonde than Frost-san’s.

　She has the same blue eyes as Frost-san, but the impression she gives from her eyes is completely different, and she looks gentle and mild-mannered.

　Above all, unlike Frost-san, one feminine part of her is quite large.

　Frost-san looks like she’d look good in a kimono, but Jessica looks like she’d look good in a gravure swimsuit.

“…………”

“Huh!? Murderous intent!?”

　While I was distracted by Jessica-san, Frost-san was glaring at me with eyes overflowing with murderous intent.

　Even though winter has not yet started, it felt extremely cold.

　A girl who shoots out absolute zero temperatures is a real thing?

“Sophia, you should introduce yourself too.”

　Jessica-san spoke to Frost-san with a smile, although I’m not sure whether she was unaware of the exchange of eyes between us, or whether she was aware of it and just let it slide.

“I’m Sophia, that’s all.”

“Come on, do it properly.”

　Her introduction, which could be described as overly brief, made Jessica laugh wryly.

“I’m sorry, Kento-kun, but as I told you beforehand, my daughter Sophia goes to the same Seijou High School as you do. You’re both in the same first year, but in different departments, is that correct?”

“Yes, we’re both in the same general course, but she’s in the Special Preparatory Course while I’m in the Sports Course. So we haven’t known each other until now.”

　Even though we are both in the same general course, to be honest, we are completely different.

　Her course is an elite group of selected few, who are particularly focused on their studies.

　Among them, Frost-san is a genius, who has been topping the tests ever since she entered the school at the top of her class.

　Conversely, the course I’m in, as the name suggests, focuses on sports clubs, and to be honest, my academic ability is quite low.

　That’s why the classes are different and the school building is also different.

　In addition, there is a regular course in the regular department, which has the largest number of students because it is attended by the general student population.

　By the way, our high school is private.

“How do you know my course…? Could it be that you’re a stalker…?”

“No, wait, you’re very famous at school, you know!? Don’t be ridiculous!”

　I hurriedly corrected Frost-san, who had an uncomfortable expression on her face, as if she was taken aback.

　This girl doesn’t know how famous she is!?

“Sophia, you’d better stop this or I’ll get angry, you know?”

“―!”

　What on earth just happened?

　Frost-san, who had been so aggressive until just now, instantly became quiet with a single statement from Jessica-san.

　Jessica-san did not give a harsh remark, but rather, it was in a very gentle tone of voice while smiling at her…

　And moreover, if you look at Frost-san she was starting to sweat profusely.

　…Could it be that Jessica-san is quite scary?

“…………”

　As I was questioning that, a silent pressure came over me.

　Of course, it is Frost-san who is putting such pressure on me.

　To make sure Jessica-san doesn’t find out, she backs up a little and gets in behind her, silently glaring at me.

　Most likely, she thinks I’ve made her angry.

　As they say, Frost-san seems to be very nasty after all.

　―Our parents remarried and from today we will become siblings, but I can’t help but feel uneasy about our future because of the trouble that is sure to ensue.