Hakuto jolts awake — his forehead slick with cold sweat.
Just a nightmare… probably brought on by all the chaos of his new life.
The pale moonlight slips through the blinds, lighting up his new bedroom —
infinitely bigger than his old one. There's a big wardrobe, a desk and… a double
bed.
Why a double bed?
«So when you feel like sleeping with your beloved sisters, all three of us can fit
comfortably. Claire and I thought it would be super sweet! Don't you think?»
That had been Iris's explanation, even though Hakuto seriously doubts Claire had
any say in it.
The clock reads 4:00 a.m.
Too early to start getting ready for the first day at the prestigious Tsugumi High
School — too late to fall back asleep.
Still groggy, Hakuto gets out of bed and drags himself down the long hallway lined
with doors, heading for the living room.
But right before he steps into the kitchen, something catches his eye.
In a corner of the living room, beneath the window, someone is sitting cross-legged
in an armchair.
The figure holds a glass half full of an opaque red liquid, probably wine.
It's Iris.
She's wearing only a tight white tank top — her nipples clearly visible beneath the
fabric — and a pair of black lace panties.
But she doesn't look like the usual bubbly Iris Hakuto got to know during the
turbulent day that's just ended.
Her expression is calm. Serious.
And for an instant, Hakuto could swear he saw her eyes glow with a faint red light
as she took a sip.
It must be a reflection of that red liquid. Or maybe just the usual hallucinations you
get when you're still half asleep.
«Iris… isn't it a bit early for alcohol…?» Hakuto murmurs, rubbing his eyes.
«Maybe. But you're awake pretty early too, don't you think?» Iris replies, setting
the glass down on a nearby cabinet.
Her voice is calm. Not slurred at all like after that sip of wine in the jacuzzi, and not
provocative either.
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«I see… well, I can't sleep either — I'm still too excited about the idea that our
family has grown. So… here I am.»
Then she stretches slightly.
«But I'd say it's time to go back to bed. Tomorrow is a big day — your Tsugumi
High School adventure will begin. The teachers there don't cut anyone any slack,
you know? Especially new arrivals. You don't want to show up with dark circles
under your eyes on your first day of school, right?»
«Yeah… I guess you're right. Even if I doubt I'll be able to sleep now.»
Iris stands up from the armchair and walks to the sink. Then she empties the glass
and rinses it.
«If you can't fall back asleep, just say so. You can use my boobs as a pillow while I
stroke your back. You'll fall asleep in a few minutes, you'll see. Besides, that's what
little sisters are for, right? Helping big brothers relax.»
Aaah... the usual Iris is back.