Chapter 341. Brother

The fear of Cesario Viola and the trauma from the days when she was confined has been confined inside Neis heart the whole time. With Viola dead, the balance inside her mind is lost

Kyouko-san tells me.

You do know that Natou Nei is a personality Najima Yasuko made so that her own heart wont break, dont you?

Yes, I know that

The real Nei-sanYasuko is a girl whos too meek and delicate.

When we stayed under the principals room, Nei-san has talked about her past.

When we came back to Japana lot of things happened

Minaho-neesan said sadly

Nei entered out school butat that time, her name was already Natou Nei. The name Najima Yasuko cant be used

Why?

I asked.

Najima Yasuko in the census is still missing in the US. We came back to Japan with counterfeit passport made in Los Angeles. We used the Chinese Canadian name Mei Lin If we applied for Najima Yasukos passport reissue, Viola would find her whereaboutsthats the reason why

Butthe school?

I all forged the papers in our school. Therefore, she has a student register butNatou Nei isnt supposed to exist in Japan. Its just a Canadian named Mei Lin staying in Japan

Could it be the reason why Nei-san had to repeat a year

Thats one of the reason she cant graduate. She has a student register butshes normally a child who cant be enrolled. Even studying abroad as a CanadianNeis never lived in Canada in the past. I cant leave documents with pictures everywhere. Do you understand it?

Nei-sans photo was uploaded to the criminals network and Viola identified her and went to Japan immediately

Therefore, the Canadian Mei Lin is in Japan on a short term visa. She has to go out of the country once every 90 days to get visa

Well, Canadian embassy is anywhere in the country butmy face is effective with American embassy staff so I often went to America. If were not careful, itll be exposed that its a fake passport. We head over there on a private jetwe try not to face other people except for customs staff. Weve always stayed on a place thats a closed villa for the rich. Then we never come out of there. Well, she had practiced driving a car with Margo though. Ohshes got an international drivers license in a Canadian rural town

Kyouko-san explained.

Despite of Violas presencetheyve come to America so many times because of that reason?

Thats why Nei-san often takes a day off from school

Thats not the only reason

Minaho-neesan said.

I put Nei in our schoolwanting to let her live as a normal high school student, regain her brightness, but Nei has also entered the chorus club at the start of the class, but

What happened?

From what I knowthe Kendo grounds was burned down and the arsonist was Nei-san.

That girl was still having black hair back thenshes a beauty that would make any men look at her. She stood out too much within the campus But, shes in reality a shy girl

YeahShe would be in a mess if men were coming to attack her.

On top of that, there were many staff members who have the same tone as Shirasaka Sousukeso shes been harassed in various ways

Shirasaka Sousukes looking for girls in our school as prostitute candidates.

Katsuko-nee and Nagisaand Iwakura-senpai were turned to prostitutes.

He has a grudge to us for stealing Nei in Los Angeles. Thus, his protg male teacher attacked Nei

Thats the incident when Nei-san was in first year.

Well, Margo was a student at that time so she was able to protect Nei somehow. but. The teacher who attacked Nei is paralyzed. The kendo grounds he used as a stronghold was burned down as a result

Then, anywaywe kept Nei and Margo away from the general students It would be troublesome if Shirasaka Sousukes catastrophe befall into Neis friends or something. That man would do that without any problems

If Shirasaka Sousuke attacks Nei-sans friendstheres no response.

If he takes a hostage and threaten Nei-san and Minaho-neesan

Thus, the girl herself avoided making friends inside the school. Not going to the chorus clubshe still has her membership however. An official departure hasnt been issued

Nei-san

Without Margo-san whos her only friend in the school

Shes been lonely all this time.

Though shes registered as a studentits a counterfeit so she cant graduate.

She cant make friends.

Shes singing alone on the rooftop of the school building.

Buteven if Nei rejects them, other students will still come for her you see? Especially the boys. Thenshe joined up with Margo, pretending to be a delinquent whos too dangerous for ordinary students to approach. So, Nei dyed her hair blonde and wore blue contact lenses

A girl whos too beautiful like Nei coloring her hair blonde and her eyes blue would make her stand out more you seeshe creates an atmosphere where normal children cant come close to her

Kyouko-san says so butin reality, Nei-sans isolation just deepened.

Nei made a personality like that to adapt to the image of a delinquent girl, butin order to comfort her loneliness, Nei thought that her true character wont be able to endure it

Everyones convinced of the current Nei-san.

The delinquent blonde haired girl, Natou Neis personalitywas born from that

But

Thats wrong, Kyouko-san

I said.

Nei-sanlongs for a woman with a strong personality like Kyouko-san. Thats why she imitates Kyouko-sans personalitywhich results to the current Nei-san

Thinking that if its a woman like Kyouko-sanshell be fine no matter what situation shes in

Nei, me?No way

Kyouko-san laughs.

No, I think that hes correct. Nei thinks she wants to be like Kyouko-san

Nagisa whos been listening to the talkanswered.

BecauseIm just a muscle head girl

No, I think that Kyouko-sans middle cuts are refreshing and are fascinating for me

Hey hey, nothing will come out even if you flatter meIn the first place, Im a lesbian

I too like girls. But thats not the topicI think Nei-san longs for Kyouko-sans way of thinking, of living with such confidence in oneself

Nei thinks that shes hopeless, that she cant do anything herself. Even about herself

Minaho-neesan said sadly

Yeahin the end, she closed herself in her shell

Kyouko-san also shows a troubled face.

Nagisa fell silent too.

Megu and Mana are playing with Mana-chan while listening to our talk in a way they dont disturb us

I

UhmIve got an idea. Could I have everyones attention?

In order to realize my idea

I need Minaho-neesan and Kyouko-sans cooperation

What? Say it

I begin to talk quietly.

Nei-san is in one of the several bedrooms in this suite.

Konkon

I knock the door

Who?

This is Margo-sans voice.

She must be accompanying Nei-san all this time.

Its me

The door opened

Margo-san looks down on me worriedly

You okay?

Im fine

Wellcome in

I enter the room.

Nei-san was in the bed.

Nei-san looks at me.

Uhmare you okay?

Its not Nei-san.

This is Yasuko

Because of meIm sorry

Tears spill off.

No, its not Nei-sans fault. It was mineI was careless

Margo-san blames herself.

I imagined what would it be like if you had a gun. And yetin that situation, I have overlooked Seki-san handing over the gun to you

Speaking of whichI was told not to hold any guns.

If I had a gun, I wouldnt hesitate to shootMargo-san has noticed that before.

ErrUhm

I laughed gently

Is there a problem?

Margo-san

BecauseIve made you carry the cross of killing people

I

Yes. I shouldered itIm finally same as everyone

The two of them look at me in surprise.

Minaho-neesan, Katsuko-nee, those who are prostitutes in the past. MArgo-san who killed the person who raped her. Nei-san who cant help out her brotherIm finally able to stand on the same place as all of you!

Ive already gotten over it.

Andthe experience I had can no longer be changed. The only way is forward. With my face raisedfacing forward

Reach towards Nei-san.

Margo-sanplease teach me martial arts starting today. Its not to become stronger. If ever the opportunity arises that I have to use violenceif its to protect the family, then I will do anything. My resolve wont changeI dont want to do excessive injury on people I use violence on so I want to be able to have brakes

Thats rightI

The beat up stick Margo-san gave meis a weapon that wont be able to kill even if I beat up the opponent, right? Margo-san purposely handed me a weapon that only has that amount of destructive force

The beat up stickis a short stuffed golf club thats cut off.

If the grip is long then its possible to crush the skull of the other party by applying centrifugal force, but

If you swing something that short, the destructive power of that extent wont come out.

Even if one hurts peopleit doesnt lead to killing. You chose this weapon so I wont cause any fatal injury to the other party by mistake due to my recklessness. Margo-san has been worried about my mind issues for a long time. Thank you very much

Right nowvarious things have really come to light.

Margo-san and Minaho-neesanhas been taking care of me in various ways

With that thoughtI want it to be thoroughly charged in my body. No, even if I cant hurt the other party if possibleI think its best to learn the skills to be able to stop Please teach me. Please !

Moving forward.

I cant stop.

I have afamilyI need to protect.

Theres no choice to move forwardI must be active and not be greedy.

Okay, I get it. Ill train myself too. Polishing skills where you cant kill thoroughly

Yes, we may be a criminal organization butwere not murderers

If I could protect thefamilythats good enough.

Are you really sure?

Yasuko speaks in a timid voice.

What are you saying this lateNei-san

I smiled.

Ill drag out the Nei-san from inside Yasuko-san.

Well be together foreverIll protect Nei-san

Yasuko looks at me.

By the way what kind of place is America?

I start the topic calmly

It may be impossible right now, butId like to go there on summer vacation with you, Nei-san

Eh, Why?

Nei-sans surprised.

Ahyoure not coming? But, we can meet each other over thereand come back together

What is this about?

I smile at Nei-san.

I asked Kyouko-san to smuggle us out of Japan. I dont know how to do itmaybegoing out to the sea with a fishing boat and board a cargo ship at sea? Or jump from an island to another using an airplanethen ride a ship. Anyway, Ill let Kyouko-san choose the route

Why are you going to sneak out of the country? Couldnt you just take a passport and fly with an airplane normally?

Margo-san looks like she doesnt understand it as well

Speaking of passports, Nei-san leaves the country with her usual Canadian passport, right? Thus, she can go to America anyway. Oh, come with us too Margo-san. Then, in theres someone in Miami Japan consulate whos close to Kyouko-san so theyll meet up. Kyouko-san and Minaho-neesan will come

Miami?

Nei-san doesnt figured it out yet

Thats where well issue Najima Yasukos passport. he girl whos been missing in US is coming home. Theres no more cruel criminal coming for you, Nei-san. Lets burn the counterfeit passports in Miami. Youll come home as Najima Yasuko!

Nei-sans eyes comes back to life.

If we come back from the Americawe can use your original family register. Even in high school, it wont be fake documents anymore. You can graduate. Isnt that great!?

Thats right.

Nei-san will follow the formal procedureand come back home.

Then, reclaim her lost life

Un, I agree with that. Thats better, Nei

Margo-sans also pleased with my talk

ButI understand about Nei however why do you have to sneak out of the country?

I was waiting for that question

My passport will also be made at the Japan consulate in Miami

I

Nei-sanIll definitely fulfil the promise I made

Promise?

Thats right. Didnt I promise to become Nei-sans real brother?!

Ill move forward.

Far more forward.

By myself, actively

In Japan consulate in MiamiIll become Najima Keito. The siblings who went missing in USwill be coming home together!

Ill take over Kei-sans register

Thats the path Ive chosen.

Youll be Kei-chan?

Nei-sans surprised.

Of course, it doesnt mean that the lost Kei-san has to be erased. Its fine for Kei-san to stay alive in Nei-sans heart

Thats right, Im not Kei-sans substitute.

I just want to be Nei-sans little brother.

When we return home, Minaho-neesan will process adoption papers immediately. Therefore, Ill be Kuromori Keito. Minaho-neesan said that shell build a grave with the name Najima Keitofor the late Kei-san

Nei-san stares at me.

ThereforeIll just take over the family register and Kei-sans name. No, Im really sorry that someone like me is going to take over the lost Kei-san, but But, Ive made my decision. Ill never leave Nei-sans side. This is the only way in order to be with Nei-san for the rest of our lives!

Once Ive become the younger brother in the registerI can never leave her.

Even if I die, I cant leave.

Youre serious?

Margo-san says as she look into my eyes.

Butare you sure? Are you fine with that life?

Yasuko asks me

The live I had until now is nothing

But, youyoure going to throw away your past for me

I

I dont care about my past. The future where I can live with Nei-san is much more important!

Yo-chan

The Nei-san comes back from inside Yasuko-san

No, thats not it.

Ive only been with Nei-san, not Yasuko-san so

If Im going to be with Nei-san in the future

Yasuko-san has to awaken Nei-sans element in herself.

By doing so

Yasuko-san and Nei-san will be fusing gradually.

Slowly taking their time

That is the real reason why I have to be Nei-sans brother.

Yasuko-san is too fragile.

Nei-san thinks that her personality is an act.

By fusing the two somehow

A new Nei-san who can survive no matter what will be born

From now on, Im Keito. Ah, butKei-chanis the name of the lost Kei-san. Please think of a new way to name me

Thats

Ah, too troublesome. Kei will do. Call me!

I proposed.

Im Nei-sans brother. Im the brother so Nei-san can depend on me. Anything will do. Ill allow it all, forgive it all

Err

What should I say after this?

AnywayI love Nee-chan!

Tears spill out of Nei-sans eyes

Like a grain of pearl

LoveI also love you

Margo-san pushes my back.

I go to Nei-sans front.

Thenwe hugged each other.

Ive loved you since the first time weve met. Nee-chan

Un. Thank you. Thank youKei

I wont let go anymore

Me tooI wont let go

We cant become lovers.

What Nei-san needs isfamilya brother.

Therefore, Ill love my sister as the brother

Sorry, Ithink I wont be able to leave Kei anymore

Thats fine

Thats what I wish for

Well be together foreverIll bear Keis child, raise it with Keiand grow old together Are you still okay with that?

Isnt that obvious, its okay

I feel sorry for Keis wife

I laugh and look at Nei-san

Theres no one among mywomenwho cares about that. Everyone will accept it happily.

Is it okay?

Im with you so have some confidence. Youre everyonesonee-sanNee-chan

Nei-san leans her body on me

Can I do it?

You canyoure my dear sister

Yeah. Ill entrust my mind and body to Kei. If Im with KeiIm not scared of anything

Nei-san hugs me tightly

HeyKei. Should we have sex?