"Then what about the scar?" I asked.

Saeko nodded as her smile softened; the typical warm and lovely smile her face lacked from the manga. ​​

"One year after that incident, one day, Shiori and I were returning home after shopping. It was already quite late. It was then we met them, the same hoodlums holding cold weapons. It was a pre-planned attempt for revenge. Their leader wanted to humiliate us both. But, he forgot about my sword skills. Even as an amateur, Shiori easily protected herself while I brought down the numbers to three.

"It was then the leader pulled out his trump card, a fully loaded revolver aiming at Shiori's head. He threatened me to drop my sword, which I did, creating an opening for his partner to slash my back with a dagger."

I squeezed her trembling hand as she continued, "The bastard still shot my leg to cripple me. But the bullet only grazed my leg. Shiori took the opportunity to kick the gun away and disable him with her sword. Because of the blood loss, I couldn't see it. Protect Shiori, only this thought went through my head filled with adrenaline. I picked my sword and hit the head of both scums trying to rush for their boss' aid.

"But it was too much for a weakling like them. The wooden sword caused a concussion. I didn't see anything and proceeded to smack the last one's head until I passed out from all the blood loss. Later, when the police arrived… they found three of them dead. "

It was way worse than I expected. The existence of her sister changed too much. Instead of violence, it was a murder.

(Poor girl.)

I draped my hand across her shoulder. "Then?"

"The case was shut because of my age and the criminals firing an unlicensed gun. My father also used his connection with the Takagi household. After that day, Shiori trained her sword skills every day. But I know, she still blames herself for this. If only I didn't beat him that hard—"

"What about you? Do you feel guilty about this?"

She relaxed her head on my shoulder. "That day when I heard their death… I felt nothing… It made me realize how much of a monster I am… feeling pleasure from others' misery with no guilt and shame… I shouldn't—"

"I won't say sweet words like I understand you and shit, because I really don't. It would be insulting to you." I clenched her shoulder. "Did you see me killing those guys on the streets?"

"Yeah, I did."

"I also felt nothing. This apocalypse made me realize that I'm not meant to live a boring life."

"I know… your tone after you killed them was the same… Without any guilt, that's why I thought maybe..."

"Yep, that's why I said, we might make a perfect couple!"

*Ding!*

[–Saeko Busujima: Affection +74]

*Ding!*

['Saeko Busujima' upgraded to Lovers]

Finally, one of the two sisters obtained!

"What about Shiori?" Saeko asked.

"You want me to take both of you?"

She nodded in response. "Umm. Did you not think about it before when you flirted with us?"

She was such a splendid woman. I wanted to take her right now!

"I'll be honest here. You both sisters are amazing and a gentleman won't let go of any beautiful woman."

"You think we didn't know that. I could tell from the way you looked at us and Takagi-san. Are you going to get every woman?"

They really saw through my plan, but it reduced my burden of explaining it to others.

"At least the ones with a likable personality.'

"You know another woman might have slapped you for this. Telling your harem plan right after confessing your feelings."

I grinned as my hand snuck into her apron to directly grope her boobs.

"You won't?"

She giggled at my question. "Should I?"

"Nah, I don't feel pleasure from pain."

"Mmm… Maybe you will awaken it."

"No chance in hell."

She pushed my hand away and smiled. "Not that I hate it, but we have a lot to do, right Shiori?"

"Hmm?"

I turned around to discover Shiori still in her white nightdress. Noticing me, she tilted her head and a teasing smile appeared on her face.

"Little sis already got the lead on me. What should I do now~?"

Her presence completely went off my radar. Well, my focus stayed on Saeko all this time.

"Shiori, did you hear everything?"

"I sure did and thank you Asahi-kun, for accepting this stuck up sister of mine." Her gaze went from Saeko to me. "And me~"

*Ding!*

[–Shiori Busujima: Affection +41]]

*Ding!*

['Shiori Busujima' upgraded to Lovers]

Shiori drew closer and dove into me. Her lethal weapons crushed on my chest.

"You are so warm~"

I stopped groping Saeko's chest and pulled her in my embrace.

Finally, I conquered the twins!

"Saeko, I told you that he would accept us."

Saeko giggled. "Yeah, that naked apron did the trick."

Or they conquered me...