It seems like you gained weight during the exam period, Kiyoshi.
"The dog training strategy was effective in increasing motivation to study, but..."
Hime, who was sitting next to me, was drinking orange juice from a paper cup with a straw while staring blankly at Kiyoshi.
Perhaps unable to bear the gaze, Kiyoshi looked away from Hime.
"Well, it can't be helped since it's for studying. If you use your brain, you use sugar, right?"
"It's fine while you're studying, but it's not good to keep eating even after you've finished studying. Can't you "wait"?
"...Don't treat me like a dog. Ugh, Hime-chan is so strict."
Hime's words are true and there is no room for argument.
Kiyoshi was half crying as he ate his french fries. Maybe it's best to refrain from eating when you're being scolded.
In fact, if he's gained weight, it might not have been a good idea to give him potatoes.
"Hiroshi-san, I think two fries is too many..."
"Huh? What?"
"No, if I eat any more..."
"I can't hear you. The fries Yohei gave me are delicious. Thanks!"
I see. He probably had no intention of returning it. He pretended not to hear and munched on the fries with relish.
...Hmm.
To be honest, I don't dislike people who eat a lot. It's refreshing to watch someone eating with such pleasure. I find myself watching TV shows about competitive eating every now and then.
That's why I can't be forceful towards Hijiri.
Besides, today is also a celebration for Hijiri-san not getting any failing grades. I hesitate to be strict with him.
And maybe Hime feels the same way.
"...I'll stop scolding you here, Onee-chan. Yohei-kun, that's why, so please be careful next time."
Or perhaps he is amazed at how much Kiyoshi indulges in his appetite.
It seemed she had decided not to say anything more and called my attention.
"I understand. I'll be careful."
"Youhei is a kind person, so he spoils his sister. You have to be strict with her sometimes."
For some reason, I was the one being scolded this time. The target of his anger had shifted.
...I don't think it's good to think like this at a time like this.
Hime is pretty cute when she's scolding.
Her cheeks are a little puffier than usual, which is kind of adorable.
That made my cheeks relax.
"Hmm. Yohei, are you listening seriously? If your sister keeps going like this, she'll end up pouting, you know?"
It was probably because my expression was relaxed.
This put Hime in a very bad mood.
"Sorry, sorry. You're right, you have to watch your weight."
"Yes. Right now, I'm still young so my metabolism is high, but as I get older, I'll gain weight more easily. If I don't have the rationality to control my appetite at that point, it'll be a big problem later on."
I hastily apologized, but it didn't seem like his mood had improved.
Her cheeks were still puffed out.
(Every single one is so cute)
Not only her smiling face, but also her usual expressionless face and even her angry face...every aspect of Hime is adorable.
"Hehe. Hime-chan, you look like a pufferfish."
Maybe Kiyoshi doesn't dislike Hime's angry face either.
Maybe this person is scolding Himega on purpose because he wants to see her chubby face.
"Who do you think is to blame for this?"
"Huh? It's Yohei's fault, right?"
"No. It was all your sister's fault in the first place... I've decided. This summer, let's go on a diet. I'll help you, so please get back to your original weight."
"What?! That's terrible. I don't want to go on a diet!"
...No, maybe Hijiri is simply sloppy.