As time slipped away bit by bit, the sun gradually settled into a corner on the western side of the sky, signaling the arrival of dusk and the approaching night.
Recalling today, after running into Ning Xueyang in the restroom, I returned to Guiyue’s side and spent quite a while playing various games with her.
Although there were several little incidents along the way, the whole experience was still very enjoyable.
Although Ning Xueyang was trying to catch me, today I was particularly lucky—I didn’t run into her again afterward. I guess she must have gotten busy with something else.
Right now, Guiyue and I are about to enjoy the last attraction we planned for today—the Ferris wheel.
This has been our tradition since we were kids, always choosing the Ferris wheel as the final ride before leaving.
At this moment, we are approaching the highest point of the Ferris wheel. Gazing out at the city bathed in the warm golden light of the setting sun, I drifted into a brief daze.
This city hasn’t really changed much, yet why have the changes happening to me been so immense?
I just don’t get it……………..
Even though such huge changes have occurred, everyone who should be by my side is still here. I don’t know whether to be happy or sad about that…
Just as I was staring out the window, lost in thought, Guiyue’s voice interrupted me.
“Sister, what are you thinking about?”
Hearing my little sister’s voice, I turned to her, shook my head, and smiled.
“What else could I be thinking about? Just staring out the window and zoning out.”
Guiyue looked at me with eyes that seemed to want to say something. Since she wanted to speak, I had to give her the chance.
“Guiyue, is there something you want to say? You look like you’re about to but then hesitate.”
At my prompt, Guiyue finally spoke up.
“Sister, among all the girls you’ve played with, have you ever really thought about becoming each other’s home with any one of them?”
“Hm? Why ask that all of a sudden?”
Her question caught me off guard. But facing her earnest expression, I couldn’t brush it off lightly. After a moment of thought, I gave my answer.
“Well, it’s just playing around after all. I don’t really care much about those people anyway…………….”
Though I had given this answer countless times before, this time, I found myself pausing noticeably.
If you ask why, I honestly don’t know………………………
“Really?”
“Of course, of course it’s true. What, are you afraid that if I’m with someone else, I’ll stop recognizing you as my sister?
Don’t worry. No matter what happens, you’ll always be my sister. That’s an unchanging fact.”
I patted Guiyue’s shoulder, smiling as I comforted her.
She’s probably wondering when I’ll stop recognizing her as my sister. How could that ever happen?
“No matter what, I’ll always be your little sister…………”
Guiyue lowered her head, as if lost in thought.
Seeing her like that, I continued to comfort her.
“Besides, for that to happen, I’d have to have a partner first, but that’s basically impossible.
After all, if someone really managed to capture me, how would I keep playing the role of the doujin protagonist who warms the hearts of many beautiful girls?
So yeah, I, Guiye, am impossible to be captured!”
Upon hearing this, Guiyue looked at me, muttering something quietly.
“If that really happens, then before they get to you, I’ll…………….”
“Ahem ahem, what are you mumbling about? Instead of rambling on, why don’t you just enjoy the view with me? We’re about to get off the Ferris wheel. If you don’t look now, it’ll be too late.”
I tapped the window, breaking her train of thought.
After all, this beautiful view cost us a ticket, so it would be a waste to just sit there daydreaming!
“Hmm?”
Upon hearing me, Guiyue scooted closer.
“Sister, I’m on the side where the view isn’t so good. Can I hug you?”
“Hm? Then why don’t you sit opposite?”
“Facing opposite directions is different. I want to see the same view as you. Is that okay~?”
Guiyue grabbed my arm and gently shook it.
Honestly, this wasn’t a very unreasonable request.
Faced with my little sister’s coaxing, and thinking that a hug wouldn’t hurt, I helplessly nodded in agreement.
“Only this once, though. Don’t make it a habit.”
“Hehe~ You’re the best, sister.”
“Ugh, you’re annoying. Then you sit here first.”
I pouted and slowly got up from my seat, my gaze resting on Guiyue.
She shifted her body and wrapped her arms around me.
As we drew closer, a faint pomegranate-like fragrance gently wafted into my nose, soothing and pleasant.
Is this Guiyue’s scent?
“Sister, is that the place where your rented apartment is?”
Guiyue pointed outside the window, and I followed her gaze, nodding.
“Yes. Although it’s not very clear, I can recognize that rundown neighborhood at a glance.”
“Then where is our home?” Guiyue continued.
I thought for a moment and pointed in another direction outside.
“It’s over there. Although you can’t see it, the direction is definitely right.”
I answered confidently.
But as the words left my mouth, a strong sense of familiarity surged in my heart.
Why do I feel so familiar with this scene?
“Hehe, just like last time~” Guiyue looked at me with a faint smile.
…Last time?
Hearing Guiyue say that, I actually remembered.
The last time we came here, Guiyue asked me the same question, and my answer was the same as now.
I remember that time Guiyue wanted to come, but our parents were busy, so I impulsively took her out secretly just because she wanted to play.
Seeing me silent, Guiyue asked again, “Sister, do you remember when the last time we came here was?”
When was it?
Last time…… when exactly?
I lowered my head, thinking hard, but before I could come up with an answer, Guiyue spoke again.
“It was when I was just starting middle school.”
Her answer stunned me. Didn’t we often come here when we were kids?
No matter how long ago it was, the last time can’t have been when Guiyue was just starting middle school. After all, she’s a university student now.
Seeing my stunned expression, Guiyue gently brushed the strands of hair by my side.
“Sister, think carefully. After middle school, Dad’s business suddenly improved, and the whole family’s life got better. Then what did you do?”
Right. After Dad’s business took off, I started living the rich heir lifestyle and began flirting with various women outside.
“Ugh, it’s not really my fault. I just played around with fewer girls outside. Our family got rich, so having those thoughts is only natural, right?” I defended myself.
“Heh heh,” Guiyue sneered, then continued, “Yeah, after you had other women, you stopped paying attention to me.
Before we had money, you secretly took me to the amusement park just to make me happy, even hiding it from our parents.
But after we got rich? Whenever I looked for you, you were either with other women or busy with something else.”
“Ugh…” I hung my head, wanting to argue but finding no excuse.
“Then Dad went bankrupt. I thought that might change things for the better, but later, you had to work to pay off debts—and you still didn’t change your flirtatious ways, right? You even tried to go after your own students.
During all this, you must have long forgotten about me until before you were reborn.”
“Ugh, I’m sorry…………”
Guiyue’s words were basically true. I could only hang my head and apologize with guilt.
“I don’t blame you, sister. Now that you’ve been reborn, I just hope I can get some compensation from you.
On weekends and holidays like this, I hope you can spend more time with me. You don’t have to come looking for me—I’ll come to you, and I can cook and do chores for you too.”
“I know, I’ll make it up to you properly.”
Although Guiyue said this, I couldn’t help but wonder—would just spending time with her really be enough compensation?
Unconsciously, a few minutes passed, and the Ferris wheel slowly stopped.
Only then did I realize it was almost time to get off.
“When we go back, don’t forget today’s bet. You were scared in the haunted house, so tonight you have to be my catgirl maid all night~”
At this, Guiyue happily ruffled my hair.
Engulfed in guilt, I said nothing, only nodding quietly.
Seeing Guiye, formerly a love expert and eternal scumbag, so easily manipulated by her own little sister, Guiyue couldn’t help but form some mischievous thoughts.
Maybe I should take advantage of sister’s guilt and make some slightly excessive demands tonight~