Chapter 7 – The Day My Sisters Returned
I didn't expect it to be that easy to convince Mom.
Maybe it was my polite tone… or maybe she was just happy that her son finally started behaving gently. Either way, I got what I wanted.
After talking with her, I went to sleep feeling victorious. For the first time since coming to this world, I felt like everything was going according to my plan. Tomorrow would be a holiday, and my three older sisters—Miyako, Reina, and Arisa—were coming home from university. It would be the perfect chance to see their reactions to the "new me."
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The morning sunlight slipped through the curtains, painting my room in a soft golden hue. I yawned, stretching lazily before sitting up on my bed.
"Yaaawn~... another beautiful day in this paradise," I muttered to myself, rubbing my eyes.
After a quick shower, I changed into a neat white shirt and navy pants. I brushed my hair carefully—it felt strange to care about my appearance, but now that I understood how rare men were in this world, presentation mattered. I wanted to look like a gentleman, not a spoiled brat.
When I stepped out of my room, I could already hear some noise coming from the main hallway—maids rushing around, the butler Rika giving instructions, and the faint sound of a car stopping outside the villa.
"They're here," I whispered, excitement bubbling in my chest.
I rushed toward the front entrance, my footsteps echoing lightly on the marble floor. By the time I arrived, the big front doors were already open. A cool morning breeze swept through, carrying the faint scent of perfume and city air.
Standing at the doorway were my three elder sisters, each looking dazzling in her own way.
Miyako, the eldest, carried an aura of calm authority. She had long chestnut hair tied into a neat ponytail and wore a black coat over a white blouse. Her eyes were sharp but warm—a reflection of her maturity.
Reina, the second sister, was more cheerful and lively. Her hair was slightly wavy and golden brown, with a gentle smile that could melt anyone's heart. She looked like the type of girl who'd tease you but protect you fiercely if someone else tried to.
And then there was Arisa, the youngest of the three university sisters—still older than me, though. She was full of energy, with bright blue eyes and an innocent charm that made her seem almost like a cheerful anime heroine come to life.
They were all my sisters… and, according to the memories of this body, the people he used to treat like nuisances.
But not anymore.
I straightened my posture, took a deep breath, and bowed slightly.
"Welcome home, big sisters," I said softly, my tone gentle and polite.
All three of them froze.
Rika, the butler standing nearby, blinked twice in disbelief. The maids behind her exchanged quiet whispers.
For a moment, the entire entrance hall fell silent—only the sound of the wind filled the space.
Then, three sets of eyes widened in pure shock.
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Miyako's thoughts:
What… what did he just say? Did Haruya just greet us?
My heart skipped a beat. My little brother—the same boy who used to act cold and ignore us completely—was bowing and smiling?
Is he sick? Did he hit his head? Or maybe… maybe he's finally growing up.
She felt her chest tighten with emotion. The sight of her little brother standing there so politely almost made her tear up.
He looks so mature… and adorable. My sweet little brother, what happened to you?
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Reina's thoughts:
Wait, no way! Did he just call us "big sisters" so gently?
Her hands trembled slightly as she whispered to herself, "W-was that real?"
The boy who once treated her like a servant now sounded like a polite young prince. His soft voice, his calm posture—it was like he'd transformed overnight.
He's like a cute puppy now… or maybe an angel who fell from heaven.
She could feel her heart melting. If this is a dream, please don't wake me up.
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Arisa's thoughts:
Whaaaaat?! This can't be real!
Her mouth hung open in disbelief.
"Our Haruya… greeting us politely? Respectfully?!" she whispered in shock.
She rubbed her eyes dramatically. "Am I dreaming? Is this some fantasy game event?"
Even she, who always joked about her brother being hopeless, couldn't believe her eyes.
He looks so kind, so gentle… and that smile—ahh, it's lethal!
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The three sisters stared at me as if they were witnessing a miracle.
Meanwhile, Rika, the butler, chuckled softly and decided to explain before they fainted from shock.
"Young masters, it may surprise you, but our Haruya-sama has been acting this way for the past three days," Rika said with a proud smile.
She placed a hand over her chest respectfully. "He's become very polite and considerate lately. I believe our young master is growing into a fine gentleman."
Miyako blinked several times, trying to process it all. "For the past three days? He's really changed that much?"
"Yes, my lady," Rika replied warmly. "He even thanked the chef yesterday and helped carry his own plate. Everyone in the house has noticed his new attitude."
Reina gasped dramatically. "He did what?! Haruya thanked someone? Our Haruya?!"
Arisa couldn't stop giggling. "Oh no, this is too cute. Our little brother has been replaced by an alien!"
I scratched my cheek awkwardly, pretending to look shy. "N-no, I'm just trying to be nicer. I realized I haven't been treating everyone properly before."
Their hearts collectively melted.
All three rushed forward, surrounding me in an instant.
Miyako crouched slightly and patted my head gently. "You've really grown up, Haru."
Reina pinched my cheeks playfully. "Our little angel finally returned to us~!"
Arisa hugged me tightly. "You're so adorable now, Haru! Don't ever change again!"
I couldn't help but smile. Well… that was easier than I expected.
Their reactions were even funnier than I had imagined. Seeing their surprised faces, hearing their thoughts in my head—it was priceless.
But at the same time, I felt something warm inside. Even though I was a different soul now, their love felt real.
For a brief moment, I forgot about my grand "harem" goal or the strangeness of this reversed world.
It just felt… peaceful.
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After a while, Mom, Ayaka Takahara, entered the hall, curious about the noise. She saw her daughters hugging me and smiling brightly.
"What's going on here?" she asked with a teasing grin.
Reina turned to her and said excitedly, "Mom, you won't believe this—Haruya greeted us politely when we came in!"
Ayaka's eyes widened for a second before a gentle smile appeared on her face. "Ah, I see. My little boy is growing up faster than I thought."
She knelt beside me and stroked my hair lovingly. "You've made everyone happy today, Haru."
I smiled softly. "Thank you, Mom."
Everyone's hearts melted all over again.
Rika, standing by the door, couldn't help but think to herself, If this continues, our house might actually become too peaceful to handle.
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That day became one of the most heartwarming mornings in the Takahara household.
For the first time in years, laughter filled the villa.
And as I watched my sisters chatting happily with Mom, I thought to myself—
Maybe being kind isn't so bad after all…
Of course, that didn't mean I'd forgotten my ultimate goal.
Tomorrow, I'd start working on my plan to enter the co-ed middle school.
The path to my "dream" world was just beginning.
To be continued...
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Author's Note
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