The Fate of Subheroines?
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Ryuzaki disappeared into the forest at night.?
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A little further away, preparations for the campfire were steadily underway. It had finally ignited, and there was a cheerful roar of excitement.?
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Ryuzaki was not in the place where the light was.?
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The protagonist is still hiding in the shadows.?
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The one who will give him a helping hand is probably …… her.?
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“…… I guess Ryoma Onii-chan didn’t know, after all.”?
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It was my stepsister, Azusa, who popped up from the shadows.?
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Apparently, she was listening in on the conversation between me and Ryuzaki.?
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“I didn’t mean to eavesdrop…… But I saw that Ryoma was acting strange, so I kept an eye on him. Then suddenly the two of you started talking……. I ended up listening in.”?
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She looked apologetic, but this was an unavoidable consequence of the situation.?
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And …… in the story, Azusa had to know about Ryuzaki’s agony.?
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This is because the subheroines are the only ones who can save the protagonist.?
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They are always willing to draw the short straw.?
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They are always willing to sacrifice themselves to make the people they love happy.?
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This is the reason why …… Azusa looked so pained when she thought about Ryuzaki.?
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“Ryoma Onii-chan looked like he was going to cry.”?
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“…… I know.”?
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“I’ve never seen a face like that before.”?
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“…… Yeah.”?
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“That’s not the face of Ryoma Onii-chan, the man Azusa fell in love with.”?
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“…… I see.”?
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“So, Azusa …… cannot leave it alone.”?
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If that’s the case, just go after him.?
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Just ignore me as usual and do what you want.?
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And yet, she’s stomping her feet.?
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She hesitated and looked at me as if she wanted something from me.?
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“But Onii-chan, …… I can’t muster up the courage.”?
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A trembling voice echoed.?
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Even though she’s a stepsister, the sound of my precious sister’s tears …… still hurts my heart.?
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“…… It’s only at times like this that you go back to being my sister.”?
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It’s not fair.?
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It’s not fair that you cut me off, saying that I’m not the ideal brother, but only when it’s convenient, you ask for help like that.?
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“Yeah, I know. I’m sorry ……, but this is the last time. Onii-chan, please …… push me forward? Even though I’m such a useless sister……, please give me the courage to get hurt…….”?
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I knew this girl knew what she was talking about.?
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Now she understands …… that she will be very hurt.?
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This is because Azusa, of all people, …… is about to confess her feelings to Ryuzaki right now.?
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Even if she told him her feelings at this time, it would definitely fail.?
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This is because Ryuzaki is preoccupied with Shimotsuki and is hurting from the loss of his childhood friend, but Azusa can not tolerate Ryuzaki, who is in pain…?
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This is why she is trying to heal Ryuzaki with a drug called “confession”.?
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I’m sure Azusa thinks it’s okay if she gets rejected as a result…….?
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“………… If that is the path Azusa has chosen.”?
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As a brother, I want to stop it.?
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I don’t want my precious little sister to get hurt.?
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But this is the path that she has chosen.?
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That’s what it means to fall in love with Ryoma Ryuzaki, the …… harem-minded protagonist.?
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So there’s only one thing I can do.?
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“Good luck. Azusa was my cute little sister, so …… it’s okay. If it’s Azusa, maybe Ryuzaki will be okay with it? Because Azusa is cute.”?
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I gave her the best I could, which was only comforting.?
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But family is a strange thing. …… Even casual words can make your heart feel lighter than you imagined.?
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“…… Yes, thank you. You’re right, Azusa is cute. …… I’m sure I’ll be fine.”?
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Then, Azusa smiled.?
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It had been a long time since I had seen a friendly smile up close, and it was still cute.?
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“Yes, ……, well, if you can, please don’t watch Azusa shatter herself, okay? I think it’s better if you don’t see …… I think it’s better if you don’t look at ……. Because Onii-chan is kind …….”?
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But the smile instantly clouded over, and a dry smile of empty energy stuck to it.?
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It’s the kind of look I don’t like from Azusa.?
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“Then, I’m off.”?
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Then, Azusa followed after Ryuzaki.?
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The little back was walking slowly, as if it wanted me to follow it, despite the words.?
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…… Oh, I get it.?
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Azusa, Onii-chan is watching you.?
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So, do your best–