Chapter 52: Revenge Spending After Getting Angry
"This, this, and then this..."
Inside the supermarket near the Aragaki Residence, Eriri was impulsively going through her shopping spree. Whether it was snacks, drinks, or things she just found pretty, she threw them all into the shopping cart. The gradually piling up goods drew sidelong glances from passersby.
"Should I try to persuade her?"
Watching Eriri shop so frantically, this thought crossed Aragaki Takiya's mind. However, when he saw the unhappy expression on Eriri's face, he felt it was better to wait and see.
After all, she was currently in a bad mood, so it was best not to invite trouble. Little did he know that it was precisely this thought that would lead to his hard work later on.
"Hello, that will be..."
At the checkout counter, Eriri paid for everything she bought in full. However, when faced with those two large bags of goods, she stopped and turned her gaze toward Takiya, who was standing beside her.
Seeing Eriri looking at him like that, Takiya naturally knew what she was thinking. He didn't mind; after all, she had bought a lot of things, and it was normal for her not to be able to carry them. Since he was planning to pursue her, he was more than happy to help with such a simple task.
"These are all for Moeha, so it's only natural for you to carry them..."
Looking at Takiya as he picked up the two large bags of goods, Eriri probably felt that her behavior was a bit like bullying him, so she quickly explained.
"Hmm? For Moeha? Why are you buying so many things for her?"
Takiya, who originally hadn't thought much of it, couldn't help but feel a bit puzzled after hearing Eriri's words. Moeha and Eriri's relationship shouldn't be that close yet.
"None of your business! I like Moeha very much, so it's only right to buy things for her..."
Hearing Takiya's words, Eriri turned her head away as she explained. How should she put it? She didn't know how to explain her behavior either. Perhaps it was because she had been provoked by Aki Tomoya earlier; in any case, she just wanted to buy things for Moeha now to let the girl know how good she was to her.
"This..."
Seeing Eriri turn her head away, Takiya wanted to say something, but when he saw her movements, he couldn't bring himself to say those words. He could understand this behavior.
Takiya had read about it in books.
Some people, when they feel severely wronged, have a certain probability of being very kind to others as a way to prove their own value or to distract themselves.
He just hadn't expected that even a Tsundere like Eriri would act this way. It seemed that what Tomoya said really had a huge impact on her.
"Forget it, I'll try to slowly counsel her first, and then give her some appropriate encouragement. As for Tomoya's side..."
Thinking of that so-called Club President, Takiya didn't have a shred of goodwill toward him. For someone who treated club members as tools, Takiya wouldn't be satisfied with just going on strike; he would do everything in his power to make the guy fall even harder... "How is it, Moeha? This food my sister made is delicious, right?"
Meanwhile, at the Aragaki Residence, Kaede was looking at Moeha, who was tasting the food, with a face full of smiles. She was very satisfied with Moeha's reaction. After all, this was food personally made by her mother; it was much tastier than the food in outside restaurants.
"Mmm, it's delicious. Thank you..."
Moeha's mouth was stuffed full, but she didn't forget to express her gratitude to the Shiina Sisters.
It couldn't be helped. Although Takiya left food at home every day, much of it was food that needed reheating, and some was instant food. In terms of taste, it certainly wasn't as good as what the Shiina Sisters brought.
"Click~"
The sudden sound of the door lock turning interrupted Moeha's meal. She originally wanted to get up to open the door, but by the time she moved, the door had already opened. Moreover, the person who opened the door wasn't the Takiya she was familiar with, but a Blonde Girl—it was Eriri.
"Good afternoon, Moeha. I've come to see you..."
Seeing the dazed Moeha, Eriri mimicked a scene from TV, squatting down and opening her arms. Moeha didn't disappoint her and dove straight into her embrace.
"Damn it, this woman..."
Kaede, standing nearby, was gritting her teeth in anger at this scene. Because Moeha was Takiya's sister, she had planned to curry favor with her first and then slowly play matchmaker for Takiya and Mahiru. Unfortunately, Eriri's appearance had interrupted this plan again.
Mahiru, standing to the side, naturally noticed her daughter's abnormality. However, unlike her daughter's impulsiveness, Mahiru was quite calm in this regard. While observing, she was also constantly soothing Kaede's emotions.
"Phew~ Finally home."
Shortly after Eriri entered, Takiya also arrived home carrying two large bags. At this moment, there was a bit of sweat on his forehead. It couldn't be helped; the temperature was nearing summer, and combined with the fact that he had carried these things for a considerable distance, he naturally felt a bit tired.
"Use this to wipe yourself..."
Just as Takiya was panting slightly, a clean little hand suddenly appeared in front of him. Turning his head, he saw it was Mahiru.
"Eh? Thank you, but you guys..."
Takiya originally wanted to ask why they were here, but his gaze noticed Kaede behind her and the food boxes on the table. In an instant, he understood everything.
"Thank you for helping me take care of Moeha."
"You're wrong! Sister and I came to play with Moeha, and we even made a lot of delicious food. There's a portion for you too, Aragaki-nii."
Hearing Takiya's words, Kaede, who had been staying behind Mahiru, suddenly lunged forward. The cute expression on her little face was practically screaming 'come praise me' in big letters.
Looking at Kaede, who stepped forward to claim credit, Takiya naturally adored this lively Little one. However, just as he was about to pat her head, he suddenly felt the sweat on his palm, so he had to go to the bathroom to wash his hands first.
"Moeha, I bought a lot of good things for you this time..."
On the other side, Eriri seemed to treat Moeha as her redemption. she didn't mention what happened today, but kept taking out the things she had bought for her. In fact, in her view, these things weren't important; what was important was that she wanted to find that missing piece of herself through the girl.
"Actually, you don't need to buy these things, Big Sister..."
"Hmm? Moeha, do you not like them?"
Hearing Moeha's words, Eriri felt a rare trace of panic.
"Moeha doesn't dislike those things, Moeha likes Big Sister Eriri."
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