"Forget it..."
Kong shook his head, temporarily retracting his teasing smile, and returned to his gentle demeanor, looking at Ying and saying,
"Follow me."
"Huh?"
Ying blinked her eyes and asked curiously,
"Aren't you going to dissect me?"
Kong: ...
This girl must have been teased by my sister a lot...
With Ying's interruption, Kong's suppressed teasing spirit reignited. He pushed Ying back onto the operating table and said with a smile,
"If you want to, it's not impossible."
"Huh?! No! I was wrong! Let's talk properly!"
Ying struggled frantically, but with her much weaker strength than Lumine, she was clearly no match for Kong.
"Hahaha... My sister really never shows me this expression."
Seeing Ying's nervousness, Kong released his grip and then snapped his fingers, summoning another teleportation gate.
"Let's go, I'll take you on a tour of my humble abode."
"Huh?"
Ying sat up and looked at Kong with confusion. The sudden shift from being dissected to touring someone's house seemed to have temporarily overloaded her brain.
Seeing Ying still not reacting, Kong shook his head helplessly, grabbed her by the elbow, and pulled her into the teleportation gate.
By the time Ying came to her senses, she had arrived at a place remarkably similar to Lumine's Serenitea Pot. If there was any difference, it was that while the space was the same size as Lumine's, the interior decoration was far more refined. Although many areas could have been done better, the overall impression was that it was meant to be this way.
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"Woah..."
Ying looked around in amazement, clearly captivated by everything before her.
Kong watched her, a slight smile gracing his lips, and asked,
"How does it feel?"
This was a scene he had recreated one-to-one, even down to the books Lumine had accidentally left on a tree.
Ying nodded repeatedly.
"It's amazing! The person who arranged all this must have some unforgettable memories!" (✪▽✪)
...
"Yes... Because they are unforgettable, I want to restore them to their perfect state."
Sensing a hint of nostalgia in Kong's tone, Ying couldn't help but ask,
"If you want to, why don't you go see her?"
Kong paused slightly. The question was expected, but coming from her, it felt somewhat surprising.
"Because the time for reunion has not yet come. I know her personality, and what I intend to do in the future, she would not accept."
"Uh-huh..."
Upon hearing Kong's reply, Ying continued,
"But isn't it a shame to have the ability to meet and not do so? What if something happens to you later, wouldn't Lumine be even sadder?"
"Hahaha... Who would think I'd lose before I even begin?"
Kong laughed, then took Ying's hand and began to wander around. The locations they visited were, without exception, places Lumine frequented.
These familiar scenes brought back memories for Kong, and he said with a smile,
"It's thanks to you that I get to experience my little sister's clinginess once more, though that time was too short."
Uh... I wasn't really being clingy, I was forced...
Ying wanted to say this, but the thought of the operating room earlier made her dismiss the idea immediately, and she silently followed his footsteps.
Sensing Ying's restraint, Kong stopped and gently patted her hair, just as he used to do with his sister.
"Don't worry, I was just scaring you earlier. I won't actually dissect you."
"Are you sure?"
Ying asked cautiously, as this guy's acting skills were truly impressive. At least, she couldn't see through him at all.
"Of course, I'm sure. The reason I acted like that earlier was to test the character of the people around my sister. After all, I can't have her being bullied by others in my absence."
"Uh..."
Can I say that the one being bullied was me...
Thinking this, Ying looked at Kong with a hint of resentment.
These siblings really are cut from the same cloth...
"What's wrong?"
Noticing Ying's strange gaze, Kong asked curiously.
"Nothing... I just genuinely feel that you and your sister are absolutely related."
"Hahaha, we are indeed related."
Kong smiled, then stared into Ying's eyes and said,
"However, I think our home has likely gained a new member."
"Huh? Who? Are you married, Kong? Lumine doesn't know yet, does she? Be careful, she might not like your wife."
Ying blinked her eyes and asked with a seemingly innocent, dazed expression.
Kong: ...
Is this girl really not teasing me on purpose...?
"Hahaha... That's an unexpected yet entirely logical answer..."
After saying this, Kong paused for a moment, organized his thoughts, and then continued,
"Ahem, in Lumine's heart, besides me, her own brother, who else would she care about so much?"
"Ah, this..."
Hearing Kong's explanation, Ying understood his meaning and sheepishly scratched her head.
"So, I've been accepted then... (//∇//)"
"That's right. I'm quite relieved that my sister managed to win you over. After all, I won't have to be the older brother-in-law anymore. (⌒_⌒)"
Ying: ...
Damn it!
I'll draw a circle and curse you two mischievous bad guys...
After that, Ying followed Kong for a long, long time, until her legs became numb and she had to ask Kong for a break.
Lying on the bed in Kong's house, Ying watched Kong, who had his eyes closed, seemingly enjoying his time there. She couldn't help but feel a little curious and asked,
"Kong, you look like you don't come here often. And the house is clearly not cleaned daily."
"Mm..."
Kong opened his eyes and replied gently,
"Whenever I miss Lumine, I come here. But I fear that if I miss her too much, I might forget my responsibilities, so I never stay too long. Today is an exception, though. Your presence has allowed me to experience a life similar to the past."
As he spoke, Kong couldn't help but complain,
"And Lumine is nothing like a sister. What kind of sister constantly scolds her brother? And for me to help her..."
Ying listened, and after he finished speaking, she sat up and offered some advice.
"If you want to see her but are afraid of being influenced, why not just come up with a different reason?"
"A different reason?"
Kong asked doubtfully, clearly not understanding Ying's intention.