It happened just before he and Hime were about to head to the principal's office for lunch.
When we left the classroom, Hijiri was there, as if waiting for us.
And then she whispered something in my ear earlier so Hime wouldn't hear.
"--I won't hand over my cute little sister to a lolicon, okay?"
It's a cold tone of voice for someone who gives off a laid-back impression.
Perhaps she was a little angry, as her smile seemed stiffer than usual.
"Huh? Big sister, what's wrong?"
Meanwhile, Hime tilted her head in confusion at the appearance of Hijiri-san. So cute.
"It's unusual for you to be waiting for us. You usually go straight to the principal's office, don't you?"
"Sorry about that. I have something to tell you, Yohei...huh?"
Saying this, as soon as Hijiri saw my hand connected with Hime's, he narrowed his eyes and looked at me.
His gaze was cold, as if he was glaring at me.
"Hmm, I see."
Yeah, Hijiri has definitely misunderstood me.
However, the difference between her and Hime is that she is "negative" about me being a lolicon.
"Hime-chan, I'm sorry, but could you please go to the principal's office first? I have something to talk to Yohei about. I'd like to be alone with him."
"Huh? Why... Huh?!"
At first, Hime looked a little unhappy when she heard Hijiri's instructions.
But it was only for a moment. His eyes widened as if he had suddenly realised something, and then he broke into a lovely grin.
"--I understand. I'm sorry for being inconsiderate... hehe, I'm glad that Onee-chan has finally made up her mind to love you."
Oh, I don't understand this.
I think he probably misunderstood and thought that he was trying to get Hime to go to the principal's office because "Sei-san wants to be alone with me and get cozy."
"N-no, that's not true. Hime-chan, don't get the wrong idea, okay?"
"Yes, yes, I understand. Now it's up to you two young people to enjoy yourself♪"
"Young, Hime-chan is younger than you--- come on! Hime-chan, seriously...!"
If they assume it's Hime, they won't listen to what I have to say.
It seems like he's the same with Kiyoshi. Just now, after chatting away one-sidedly, he walked away, making a cute "tek tek" sound effect. So cute.
"This is all your fault, Yohei! Don't get the wrong idea."
"Huh? Is it my fault?"
"That's right! It's all Yohei's fault. I didn't end up being alone with you because I wanted to - but this is kind of like tsundere and I don't like it!"
"Even if you say that..."
I don't think she's a tsundere.
Anyway, it seemed like she was so shaken up that the laid-back older sister turned into a tsundere.
"So, Yo-hee? Are you a lolicon? Are you a pervert? I was really surprised when I heard the rumors~? And you say, 'It's okay because it's pure love,' do you really think that kind of excuse will work~?"
Now, here comes the main topic.
The reason why Kiyoshi wanted to be alone with me was, of course, because he wanted to talk about this.
"As Hime-chan's older sister, I have a duty to protect her. So, will you please answer me properly?"
And I'm well aware that she doesn't want to condemn me.
I guess Kiyoshi is being wary of me to protect her beloved sister. Feeling the sisterly affection, I felt happy even though I was being pressured. I couldn't help but smile.
"Hey, hey, why are you laughing? That's scary."
But right now, the situation was just bad.
My laugh must have been creepy for Hijiri-san, who turned pale and seemed horrified.
"N-no, that's not true! Actually--"
Anyway, it was all a misunderstanding, so I began to explain properly.
It's okay. Please rest assured.
I'm definitely not a lolicon!