The next day, Renji asked for leave and called the Yukinoshita family driver. He drove Rita to the airport. Mahiru and Rita hugged again. Rita looked deeply at Renji.
"Goodbye!" she waved. "Remember to think of me."
A short farewell is for a better reunion. Mahiru was a little reluctant, but she respected Rita's decision. They would meet again. With Renji by her side, her mood quickly improved. Mahiru hugged Renji's arm, like a cat comfortable next to its master.
After taking Mahiru to school, Renji returned to Sobu High. He had requested a half-day leave from Hiratsuka-sensei. When he returned, it was already noon. He walked down the deserted building corridor when a pair of soft hands covered his eyes from behind.
"Guess who I am?" The girl lowered her voice.
Renji smiled. "It's Yuki, right? I could smell your scent a while ago."
"Hey, Renji, do you really identify girls by their smell?" Yuki Suou took a step back, pretending to be surprised.
Renji raised his eyebrows. "It's not just the smell. It's also about the touch." He was very familiar with that touch. "I know your body better than you think!"
"Really? Good!" Yuki no longer pretended. She hugged Renji's arm, a sweet smile blooming on her face.
Renji touched Yuki's head. "How did you end up behind me?"
"I'm a member of the student council's propaganda committee, I just got back from there."
"So, Onii-chan, did Rita go home?"
"Yes, she's back. I saw her get on the plane with my own eyes."
"Then she'll definitely come back again," Yuki said seriously.
"Oh, what do you mean?" Renji asked, interested.
"Hehe, of course it's because of your charm, Onii-chan. No girl can resist it!" She looked proud and hugged Renji's arm again.
Renji stroked Yuki's hair. "You came to see me because there was something else you wanted to say."
"I can't hide anything from Onii-chan."
"Onii-chan, do you remember our maid?"
"Maid? Ayano? I have an impression of her," Renji nodded. A vision of a beautiful girl with long, curly hair appeared in his mind.
"Yes, her!" Yuki said. "After she found out I moved here, Ayano said she would follow me as a maid. She'll be moving in a few days and wants to live with me. What do you think, Onii-chan?"
"Of course I respect your and Ayano's opinions, but I haven't seen her in a long time. My memory of her is still from when we were kids."
"Does Onii-chan want to know what she's like now? No problem, I'll tell you!"
"As our maid, she is very obedient. Whatever we order, she won't refuse. Even if Onii-chan wants her to warm the bed, that's no problem!"
"Ahem, am I that kind of person?" Renji blushed. As soon as I meet a girl, I ask her to warm the bed? It seems possible. I am that kind of person, he thought.
Seeing Renji's expression, Yuki laughed. "Since Onii-chan has agreed, I'll pass it on."
"Alright."
Renji stroked Yuki's hair again. Feeling the warmth on her head, Yuki showed an expression of pure pleasure. "Good. Onii-chan is so energetic, please keep it up."
Renji smiled. "So what does 'energetic' mean?"
"Of course, the energy that makes the girls around you look like... xxx!" Yuki said.
"What is xxx?"
"Oh, you're annoying, Onii-chan knows what I'm talking about!" She poked Renji's waist playfully.
They arrived at a quiet place. Renji rested his head on Yuki's lap. "Yuki, I'm sorry."
"Why, Onii-chan?" Yuki stroked his hair gently.
Renji sighed. "I was so terrible. It took a long time to recover my memory. You must have had a difficult time at home."
"It wasn't difficult, just a lot of intensive training to become a rich family's daughter," Yuki replied. "And it was all worth it. Onii-chan has come back to support me. When I'm with you, I can be myself, not the daughter of the Suou family."
"So, Onii-chan... when will you 'eat' Yuki?"
"I'm not an ogre, what can I eat?"
"Don't pretend to be stupid, Onii-chan. You know what I'm talking about."
"Wait a little longer. I want to give you the best experience, without any regrets. If I turned into a beast, I could do it anytime. But I really cherish you."
"I know, Onii-chan is a hypocrite," Yuki muttered. In her heart, she clenched her fist. Maybe I'm not attractive enough yet. Her goal was to make Renji fall completely in love with her and want her, just like Yukino.
"By the way, Onii-chan," Yuki said, "have you won over President Yukinoshita's heart?"
"Ahem... you like to gossip?"
"Hehe, since I haven't succeeded yet, I have to pay attention to other people's progress! Tell me!"
Renji stood up, smiled, and hugged her. "Not yet."
"But it will be soon. I cherish Yukino as much as I cherish you."
Yuki closed her eyes, leaning into Renji's embrace. "Really? Keep fighting, then."
"A confident Onii-chan is the most attractive!"
"Of course," Renji nodded, not saying anything else. He just hugged Yuki, feeling a rare warmth. Besides his own initiative, Yuki's help had enabled him to make rapid progress with Yukinoshita. He couldn't just accept the girl's kindness. He let Yuki be pampered by him. Such a beautiful younger sister, he wouldn't disappoint her.