Hime's dog training operation has begun.
"Big sister, it's time for study next. Can you do your best?"
"No. I don't want to try so hard."
"Then, let's say you get to eat this chocolate every time you answer a question."
"...Then I'll do my best."
"That's great. Let's work hard together. Here's some chocolate."
"Yay! Thank you ♪"
Hime is petting Hijiri vigorously.
It wasn't a gentle touch, but more like petting a dog, stroking his head, neck, back, etc. with her small hands.
I wonder if it's okay... I wonder if Hijiri will notice that he's treating me like a dog.
"H-Hime-chan is acting all lovey-dovey...!? My time has finally come."
Yeah, I haven't noticed.
It's a funny misunderstanding, so I'll just say nothing. I don't want to make them feel uncomfortable if I make a weird response.
"Hmmm ♪ What do you think, Yo-hee? Are you jealous of the 'big sister' who is loved by her little sister?"
Also, it was difficult to say because Hijiri was a bit boastful.
Well, it's definitely love, whether it's sisterly love or not.
"Yohei-kun, can I ask you to help me with my studies? Please do so while you're still motivated."
Hime is helping to raise Hijiri's motivation.
I'll leave the mental care to her, and I'll focus on the physical aspects... in other words, what I can do academically.
"Yes. Yo-hee, I'd like to help you with your studies."
"...Thank you. Then, can you please answer the next question?"
"I guess there's no other way. Okay, come on, tell me."
I guess Hijiri is the type of person who gets carried away easily.
She is so pleased after Hime has done everything for her... This is probably why Hime and Mei are so strict with her. It's best not to praise her too much.
However, the current policy is to praise and encourage them.
I didn't say anything unnecessary and just praised Hijiri.
"For this problem, I'll use this formula, so can you try it?"
"Yes, yes, this is it. What a relief."
Kiyoshi had no choice but to start solving the problem.
Behind her, Hime was standing by, ready to give her some food... No, treats. Her hand was on her sister's neck, ready to give her a pat.
...I wonder if Hime likes animals.
He seemed to enjoy treating Hisamori like a dog, and was happy when he was called a kitten.
Maybe next time I can invite him to the zoo.
While I was idly thinking about this, Hijiri finished the problem faster than I expected.
"Done! Yo-hee, is this okay?"
"...You're right. Hijiri-san, you can really do it if you try."
"Why did you doubt me? I can do it if I try."
It's not that they have low ability.
That's why I think I was able to pass the high school entrance exam.
However, I have a terrible habit of slacking off, which has been my biggest problem until now.
"It's amazing. Please have some, big sister."
"Yay! Chocolate after studying is so delicious."
"It tastes so good because you worked hard. There you go... good boy, good boy."
Hime's petting time began again.
Hijiri probably never dreamed that he was being treated like a dog. He looked very satisfied after being praised by Hime.
The dog training operation has been going smoothly so far.
Let's hope that we can keep this up and get through the test.