Chapter 114: Movie-watching style? No, it's live-streaming style.
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Miyano Akemi thought about it seriously for a moment, then asked, "So, what exactly do you mean by 'like this' and 'like that'?"
Morofushi Sora'aki: "Because it's something that can't be told to others, I need to omit it. Akemi-nee, don't ask anymore."
Miyano Akemi: "..." That's exactly why I asked!
I know you and my sister are close! But just how close are you?!
Although we are of mixed race and have an open attitude towards relationships within our family, it doesn't mean she, as the older sister, can easily accept it!
Miyano Akemi sighed, "Sora'aki, where did you learn this way of speaking from?"
Morofushi Sora'aki blinked: "So, what will you say?"
Miyano Akemi belatedly remembered Morofushi Sora'aki's question. She sorted out her thoughts and regained her serious attitude, saying, "If it's Shiho's idea, I will support it entirely."
"Because Shiho has always been a very smart child. She inherited her parents' scientific research talent and is also very interested in this area herself…" As if recalling something, a smile flashed in Miyano Akemi's eyes: "For example, she used to say that school was boring and her classmates were childish. But now, she has started to go shopping with her classmates."
"As long as Shiho is happy—life offers many choices, and the future of each choice is unknown. No one can predict what will happen in the future; anything is possible."
"I just hope Shiho won't have any regrets; all of her choices were precious."
"It's okay if we're separated for a short time, because her sister will always be waiting for her."
Miyano Akemi's smile was so gentle that Sora'aki thought for a moment and said, "So it's not like I have any relationship with her?"
Miyano Akemi: "..."
Miyano Akemi: "So, what exactly is going on?"
The previously warm atmosphere was instantly shattered.
Haibara Ai: "..."
Haibara Ai couldn't hold back her tears when she heard that familiar voice saying those words to her.
However, her blurred vision prevented her from seeing the figure she cherished. Haibara Ai wiped her eyes hard, trying not to let the tears obstruct her view.
After seeing Furuya Rei appear alive, and after seeing Kudou Shin'ichi and Mouri Ran, who are middle school age, Haibara Ai basically believed in the other world theory.
When her older sister spoke of a happy future and choices, saying that "she and Miyano Shiho have never been apart", Haibara Ai completely gave up resisting.
It doesn't matter if she's not her sister... Although I'm a little envious, even jealous of my other self in another world, it's so good that my sister is happy.
Then, she also lost her composure because of Morofushi Sora'aki's words.
Haibara Ai: "..."
Is this person here specifically to ruin the atmosphere?
Although... Haibara Ai guessed why the other person would ask her sister this question, so their relationship might indeed be quite good.
The live stream will not end or pause based on the viewers' wishes, so the conversation on screen continues.
[Morofushi Sora'aki: "This kind of thing is not easy to explain, and I can't say it directly. Those who know, know."]
Miyano Akemi: "No, I don't understand."
Morofushi Sora'aki sighed, looked at Miyano Akemi with an expression of utter disbelief, then took out his phone and made a call.
The phone screen flashed Nozaki Umetarou's name. The call was answered quickly, and Nozaki Umetarou's voice came from the other end: "Hello? Morofushi? What's up?"
Morofushi Sora'aki spoke up: "Do you remember how you answered when Kashima asked you what your relationship was with Hori-senpai?"
Nozaki Umetarou, who was drawing at home, stopped what he was doing, thought carefully for a moment, and then suddenly realized: "Ah! You mean that time when something like that happened, right?"
Miyano Akemi: "..."
Morofushi Sora'aki asked with satisfaction, "So what is our relationship?"
Nozaki Umetarou, true to form, displayed perfect teamwork, opening with: "Me and Morofushi? We're the kind of people who can do this and that in the same room!"
Morofushi Sora'aki: "And Sakura?"
Nozaki Umetarou: [We can also do this and that together!]
Morofushi Sora'aki said: "Mikoshiba?"
Nozaki Umetarou: [We're the kind of people who can get together and do all sorts of things!]
Miyano Akemi was completely stunned by this powerful conversation. She covered her face: So it was you, classmate, who corrupted Sora'aki!
The call continued, and Morofushi Sora'aki asked, "What would you do if someone wanted to join us?"
Nozaki Umetarou: [Hmm? Who? But if you're good in that area, I'd be very happy to have you.]
Miyano Akemi: ...In what way!
Morofushi Sora'aki: "Don't we need Sakura and the others' consent?"
Nozaki Umetarou: [Ah, I should definitely say so, but Sakura and the others usually won't refuse, right? Having someone help out will make things easier for them, and I'll pay them.]
Miyano Akemi: ...They'll pay?!
Morofushi Sora'aki: "Can I talk to someone about this?"
Nozaki Umetarou: [As for me, I'm fine with it, but Hori-senpai and Mikoshiba seem to mind if people find out, maybe they're shy? But I can understand... it's that kind of thing after all.]
Morofushi Sora'aki sighed together, "After all, it's this kind of thing."
Miyano Akemi: So what exactly is it?!
Nozaki Umetarou: [By the way, Morofushi, would you like to come to my house? I happen to be free right now, and everything is ready.]
Morofushi Sora'aki: "Not today, I'll go next time."
Nozaki Umetarou: [Sure! You're always welcome to come!]
The call was disconnected. Morofushi Sora'aki blinked and said, "Do you understand, Akemi-nee?"
Miyano Akemi took a sip of tea, feeling exhausted: "...I'm sorry, I may still not understand..."
Looking at the call on the screen, Suzuki Sonoko, who was drinking water at the time, spat out her tea in one gulp: "Wait, wait, wait?! This conversation...?!"
Mouri Ran immediately grabbed a towel and helped Suzuki Sonoko wipe herself: "Sonoko, be careful."
Suzuki Sonoko pointed at the phone screen: "But, but?!" That's totally lewd talk!
Edogawa Conan choked on his own saliva, his face turning bright red.
Akai Shuuichi and Furuya Rei basically realized the answer from Morofushi Sora'aki's behavior; it was most likely not about that kind of thing, but the tone of their explanations was somewhat problematic.
However... even if Morofushi Sora'aki was really referring to that kind of thing, it wouldn't be strange.
At that moment, a new voice appeared on the screen, and the familiar tone made Haibara Ai pause for a moment.
"What nonsense are you spouting now?" Miyano Shiho, dressed in casual clothes, rolled her eyes and crossed her arms. "Don't listen to his nonsense, Sister. He and his classmates are talking about drawing comics."
Miyano Akemi breathed a sigh of relief: "...I see."
"Why would you be shy if it's just drawing comics?"
Miyano Shiho replied, "Because it's a romance comic, wouldn't it be embarrassing for several high school boys to draw a shoujo comic together?"
Miyano Shiho glanced at Morofushi Sora'aki, who showed no signs of shyness, then turned back and said, "Oh, except for this one."
Morofushi Sora'aki raised his hand and replied, "I just went to watch them draw comics; I can't draw."
Miyano Shiho nodded lazily: "With your drawing skills, if it were really your turn, you'd probably only be able to draw horror comics."
Morofushi Sora'aki stared at Miyano Shiho for a while: "I think you're insulting me."
Miyano Shiho smiled: "It's not an illusion, you can continue to feel it."
Watching their conversation, Miyano Akemi cupped her face in her hands and said, "You two really have a good relationship."
Suzuki Sonoko breathed a sigh of relief: "...So, it was just drawing comics, oh well..."
Mouri Ran's eyes were full of helplessness, but she also sighed, "I feel like Morofushi-senpai's classmates are all very talented. They must be professional comic artists by now, right?"
Suzuki Sonoko: "But the way they talk is so weird! This and that—it's just drawing a comic, why are they omitting things like that!"
Edogawa Conan shared the same question, the little detective covering his flushed face: "...What was I thinking about just now...?"
Haibara Ai's focus shifted slightly; she seemed to understand why her sister had misunderstood her relationship with Morofushi.
After all, Miyano Shiho could immediately understand such a misunderstanding, and although she spoke sarcastically, there wasn't much malice in it.
Perhaps their relationship wasn't that close, but it was definitely more than just casual acquaintances. Judging from their conversation, it's likely related to the fact that they've known each other since childhood.
Miyano Akemi looked at her younger sister and tried to translate: "Speaking of which, Sora'aki just said that you two were forced to call each other by name in this and that way..."
Miyano Shiho was completely bewildered: "Huh?"
She glared at Morofushi Sora'aki: "What important words have you omitted again?"
"Sister, don't misunderstand. I have no relationship with this guy other than reading books together." Miyano Shiho's mind worked quickly, and she immediately guessed the answer: "It's probably because he used to only call me by my full name, and his brother thought it was too rude of him, so he made him call me by my name?"
Morofushi Sora'aki nodded: "That's what my brother said, but I feel embarrassed being forced to call you by your name by my brother, so I'm omitting it."
Miyano Shiho: "What a coincidence, I don't like being called by my name either."
Miyano Akemi remained silent: ...What's the point of omitting something like this? And frankly...
"Sora'aki, didn't you say from the beginning that you were forced to call her by her name by his older brother?"
Morofushi Sora'aki was taken aback: "Huh? Did I say it out loud?"
Miyano Akemi affirmed, "You said it."
Morofushi Sora'aki: "..."
Morofushi Sora'aki said in a serious tone, "I didn't."
Miyano Akemi: "...Hmm?"
Morofushi Sora'aki: "I have hypermnesia, I can't be wrong. I said no, and that's it. Akemi-nee, you're mistaken."
Miyano Akemi: "..." No, I think I'm not mistaken...?
Viewers watching on screen also chimed in: "We can testify too! You absolutely said it! Akemi-san didn't misremember!!"