"Sis, didn't you hear the noise outside? Why did you come out at a time like this?"
During that time, Kamijou Mutsuki also heard the conversation between Taki and her sister.
"I didn't expect Taki to actually bring a boy home…"
"Could it be that Taki and Mr. Kamijou…"
"What's with that expression? Shut up!"
When Kamijou Mutsuki opened his eyes, he saw Taki standing there with her arms crossed, looking extremely displeased after letting go of him.
As for her sister standing nearby, she had already changed into a dress, smiling with a teasing look in her eyes.
Even though they were sisters, their personalities seemed completely different.
"Hello, Mr. Kamijou,"
Noticing his gaze, the girl blushed slightly, but still smiled as she spoke,
"I'm this child's older sister, Shiina Maki."
"This child has been under your care in MyGO!!!!!."
"It's nothing,"
Hearing that, Kamijou Mutsuki nodded lightly, looking at Taki with a rather affectionate expression.
With his relationship with Tomori, wasn't it only natural for him to take care of Taki?
"Huh?"
Under Kamijou Mutsuki's gaze, Taki suddenly felt uncomfortable, as if her whole body had goosebumps.
"…What's with that expression?"
"Taki,"
Seeing this, Shiina Maki smiled and placed a hand on her younger sister's shoulder.
"Be polite, okay~"
"Tch—"
Taki clicked her tongue in annoyance, but in the end, she only turned her head away.
"Mr. Kamijou,"
After settling her younger sister, Shiina Maki looked at him again.
"Did you come to see my Taki?"
"Taki-chan said she had something to talk to me about."
"Oh~ I see…"
That ambiguous look from her sister made Taki feel even more uncomfortable.
"Then I won't disturb you two. But before that…"
Shiina Maki suddenly leaned in closer to him, her eyes sparkling.
"…Mr. Kamijou, could you give me an autograph?"
Shiina Maki had once served as the head of the wind ensemble club at Haneoka Girls' School, and had even participated in a regional orchestra competition, winning first place. She also had experience with the violin.
Because of that, she seemed to know about Kamijou Mutsuki's other identity.
"…That might not be very convenient."
Even though she was Taki's sister, Kamijou Mutsuki still refused politely.
"Your hand is still… sorry."
However, Shiina Maki seemed to instantly understand something and apologized with a hint of regret.
He could already play the violin again—could it be that his hand really…
"Then… could we take a photo together?"
"Wait!"
Before Kamijou Mutsuki could respond, Taki frowned and spoke up.
"Why are you asking this guy for an autograph?!"
Although Kamijou Mutsuki was indeed accomplished at a young age—a successful "lamp-post ornament"—a universally recognized winner in life, a high-quality man—Taki didn't think her sister would care about that kind of thing.
"Taki… you don't know?"
This time, it was Shiina Maki who looked surprised.
As the drummer of MyGO!!!!!, she didn't even know her own manager's background?
"Know what?"
Taki frowned, confused.
"Mr. Kamijou is a true genius—he's my idol, you know~"
Then, Shiina Maki began explaining Kamijou Mutsuki's achievements to Taki.
The youngest national-level violinist, a musical prodigy who dominated his era, and so on.
"A national-level artist? Him?"
However, Taki was a bit skeptical.
It wasn't that she doubted Kamijou Mutsuki's talent—she just couldn't quite connect him with those kinds of titles.
It wasn't until Shiina Maki pulled up Kamijou Mutsuki's profile that Taki had no choice but to believe it.
This unreliable guy actually had achievements like that?
The completely unexpected information made Taki's feelings extremely complicated, and even the way she looked at Kamijou Mutsuki changed.
Meanwhile, after explaining things to her younger sister, Maki went over to Kamijou Mutsuki to ask for a photo together.
This time, Kamijou Mutsuki naturally didn't refuse.
Looking at the photo on her phone, Shiina Maki's joy was practically overflowing.
After all, for every violinist at the national level, the man beside her was a living legend.
"Then I won't disturb you two any longer,"
After getting the photo, Shiina Maki turned to head back to her room.
"Oh, right—"
Halfway there, she suddenly seemed to remember something and turned around.
"Taki is still a student, so even if it's Mr. Kamijou, you should—"
"Sis!"
Before she could finish, Taki, her face flushed red, interrupted her.
"My business with this guy is none of your concern!"
"Alright, alright, I won't interfere!"
Seeing that her younger sister was actually getting a bit angry, Shiina Maki could only laugh awkwardly and return to her room.
Looking at the photo on her phone, her expression became slightly dazed.
She knew Taki worked under Kamijou Mutsuki, but she hadn't expected their relationship to be close enough to bring him home.
Could her idol actually become her brother-in-law?
After all, this was the first time Taki had ever brought a boy home—who would believe there wasn't something going on?
But thinking back to their somewhat awkward first encounter just now, her cheeks couldn't help but turn a little red.
Perhaps not just a brother-in-law—maybe she could even skip straight to the final step…
No, no, no—how could she compete with her own younger sister for a man?
Shiina Maki quickly shook her head and patted her slightly flushed cheeks.
But even if Taki had that kind of intention, would Kamijou Mutsuki even be interested in her?
Even Maki had to admit that her younger sister only really had a pretty face and a somewhat nice figure—her personality was genuinely not very likable.
A great artist like Kamijou Mutsuki probably wasn't the type of guy who only cared about looks and figure, right?
If Taki really didn't step up, then as her older sister… she might have to personally step in and help!
"Don't take what my sister said to heart."
Meanwhile, Taki had already pulled Kamijou Mutsuki into her room.
Her room didn't have that dreamy, girlish atmosphere—instead, it was simple and neat, fitting her personality.
The only issue was that her desk was quite messy, piled with books full of notes, and the trash can was stuffed with crumpled paper balls.
"She always says weird nonsense like that… what are you looking around at?"
Noticing Kamijou Mutsuki glancing around her room, even Taki couldn't help but blush slightly.
Seeing the usually strong and assertive Taki show such a cute expression—the contrast made even Kamijou Mutsuki find it especially appealing.
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