"My only family is my older brother, and he hasn't come back."
The loli bit her lip and said in an almost inaudible voice.
"Thank you, big brother."
She was energetic and cheerful when she came in, but now that she's gotten his help, she's starting to get a little shy.
[Received Otosaka Ayumi's gratitude, youth points gained +2]
...
Emmmm.
I was just trying to help an innocent little loli out of kindness, but I didn't expect her to be the "Breakdown" loli - Otosaka Ayumi.
"Looks like this telescope is important to you!"
"Yes, Ayumi wants to use it to observe comets~ They're very beautiful comets~"
I didn't expect Otosaka Ayumi to be doing the same thing I was planning.
"I can see that the lenses were well vacuum-packed, and the metal parts were properly stored in oil paper, so there was no need for a major repair. After a minor repair and manual adjustment, it should be basically fine."
The shop owner couldn't help but interrupt.
"Little girl, thank the big brother properly. Not many people are willing to help like this."
Listening to the shop owner's words, Otosaka Ayumi relaxed. She smiled happily and naturally raised the corners of her mouth in response.
"Of course!"
Natsuhiko isn't really eager to help others.
In his life, he just wants to live as he pleases. A small bit of help from a rich person is often not even remembered by him.
Ayumi showed an embarrassed smile, trying to hide it.
A relieved exhale is easy to understand. The eyes of a loli at this age are full of innocence, and Natsuhiko doesn't dislike helping like this.
It's hard to imagine that this girl's ability is "Breakdown."
When she awakens, she can collapse buildings in an instant.
Fortunately, Natsuhiko has long developed a "the world is so big, there are all kinds of strange things, we must face it calmly" kind of courage.
To be honest.
If he were to fight with his current abilities, he might not even be a match for the loli in front of him.
It's a sad story to tell.
But Otosaka Ayumi's "Breakdown" only becomes useful when she really awakens. It's obvious that the abilities in this world are weakened, otherwise.
An ability like "Breakdown" in other worlds would be unstoppable by gods and Buddhas.
"Big brother, that one, that one."
Looking like she's about to reveal an important secret.
Otosaka Ayumi looked over here with gentle eyes and said in a slightly stuttering voice, laughing shyly.
A sweet and lighthearted girl.
In Natsuhiko's eyes, she could be equated with an elf.
"A reward? I haven't thought about it yet. I'll tell you when I figure it out!"
"Okay, okay, then let's exchange LINE accounts. Tell me when you've thought about it, big brother."
This is an action from the bottom of her heart to make up for something.
Natsuhiko had no reason to disagree.
When she saw the telescope next to Natsuhiko's hand.
The little loli's eyes shone even brighter: "Brother Natsuhiko, do you like studying stars too?"
"..."
"Right, right, that's right, right..."
"..."
Otosaka Ayumi gently took his hand and shook it up and down.
Her head and body were also shaking, and then she looked up at him blankly again.
If he said, "I just had a moment of impulse," it would seem a little unkind. Wouldn't that hurt the innocent loli's heart?
"No, I'm just a beginner who wants to learn about this stuff."
"Really! Then we two are fellow star researchers from today...!"
Otosaka Ayumi smiled lightly and opened her palm.
"Okay, okay, big brother, come on, high five!"
"A high five?!"
Is this a ritual that only comes with becoming friends?
Natsuhiko looked at Ayumi's slightly swaying gaze and couldn't help but find it a little funny.
He reached out his palm towards Ayumi and gave her a suitable tap.
"Brother, what's your name? Because I haven't changed my name."
Ayumi asked another question.
"Natsuhiko!"
"..."
"But Ayumi knows a lot about stars. Can you tell me a little bit?"
Speaking of this.
Otosaka Ayumi seemed to gain great confidence.
"I've been studying stars since I was little."
Since she was little!
You're not very old now either!
"Let me tell you about Venus, Blue Star, the Sun, and the Charlotte comet, which has a period of 76 years..."
After listening to Otosaka Ayumi's introduction.
Natsuhiko felt like he had wasted his money on the telescope.
Well.
The things that scientists can only understand through various studies, he, who isn't even an amateur astronomer yet, can't really be bothered.
But adding a telescope to the house for leisure isn't a bad thing.
'Customer, it's all repaired for you, and the adjustments are almost done. You can take it away.'
Unknowingly, the telescope that Otosaka Ayumi brought from her home has been completely repaired and adjusted ....
The boss's face said that it was not worth mentioning.
Judging from the quality, it should be guaranteed to some extent.
"Brother Natsuhiko, I'll pay you back when I make money in the future."
Otosaka Ayumi's voice was touching, and her large eyes like amethyst that had been polished by professional craftsmen were staring at him.
The ribbon on her chest was tied neatly, and slender legs stretched out from under the skirt, which was slightly longer than the recent popular length. A pure fragrance faintly emanated from her carefully maintained black hair.
It seems that even at a young age, she thinks that asking her for help in the future is just an excuse.
She probably doesn't think that the two will meet again soon!
"It's okay for me."
Natsuhiko waved goodbye to the breakdown loli.
...
Back at home.
Natsuhiko stood on the top floor, admiring the dimming sky, and took off the dust cover of the telescope.
Looking at the instructions.
He quickly found the adjuster for adjusting the angle.
The large cylindrical lens gradually rose and aimed at the sky.
Next, he used the compass on the telescope to set the height of the lens to match his own height.
"You're going to look at the stars in this place?"
When he came back, Natsuhiko casually invited the five sisters to come here to see the stars, and they were all curious.
Natsuhiko nodded, started the equatorial mount, and the telescope stand began to slowly rotate. Then, looking at the magnification of the eyepiece, he could see the celestial bodies that had been found through the lens.
After capturing it.
Natsuhiko gave up the position to the five sisters.
"Hey, you all come and see!"
The five sisters tucked their hair behind their ears and gently leaned towards the eyepiece.
"Wow, so beautiful!"
They exclaimed at the beauty.
Looking at the universe through a telescope is so moving. The sky today is cloudless, and you can see more stars than expected.
While the sisters were excited about this.
Nino seemed to casually suggest.
"As a thank you, let's have dinner at our house today!"
Then, as if to cover up something, she hurriedly added.
"But, you have to keep teaching me other dishes!"
Natsuhiko never refuses things like free meals.
At the same time, Ayumi's message was received on LINE, a picture of the installed telescope and a selfie of her.
The caption read: "Brother Natsuhiko, Venus looks great today!"
Indeed, very beautiful!
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