Chapter 33: Chitose's Visit (Part )
It is indeed Chitose.

Fujii Itsuki hurriedly opened the iron gate outside and walked to the door to greet her.

“Brother Tree!!”

“Chitose——?!”

Before Fujii Itsuki could react, the enthusiastic short-haired girl threw herself into his arms and hugged him tightly.

Her little head rubbed against my arms, very clingy.

"whee."

"Aren't you embarrassed to hug me like this?"

"Brother Shu said before that it's okay to hug like this, and no one else will see it anyway."

Chitose Yangkui hugged Fujii Itsuki's waist tightly, raised her head in his arms and looked at him.

"Brother Shu! I haven't seen you for a few days. I miss you so much~~"

"I miss you as well."

"So perfunctory~~"

"I'm serious about this, okay?"

"Then Brother Shu, hold me tight."

"alright."

Fujii Itsuki reached out and lifted her up a little.

This girl smells really good, and when I hold her I feel the petite and slenderness of a teenage girl.

Ever since she caught a cold last time, this girl has become even more attached to me.

Fujii Itsuki pushed her away from his arms and asked in confusion, "Didn't you say you were very busy these days?"

"I've been so busy, but I've still found time to come visit Brother Shu. Well, actually, my mother saw that I've been busy for too long, so she asked my father for half a day off for me. So I found time to come visit Brother Shu and Jiuhua~"

Chitose Yang Kui said this, lifting the canvas bags in her hands.

"Yes! There are vegetables and fruits inside. They are the gifts I brought specially. Where is Jiuhua-san?"

Chitose Yangkui looked into the lobby but didn't see anyone.

"She went to Tokyo."

"You went to Tokyo again? To work?"

"Correct."

"Is she often out and about?"

"Almost. She usually goes out for three or four days. She even went to Tokyo on purpose. I don't know how she managed her time when she was in school."

Yang Kui Chitose suddenly smiled beautifully, "I see, so that's how it is, that's good!"

"What's good about this?"

"Actually, Brother Shu, I haven't been sleeping well these days."

"Hmm? Tell me what happened."

"I dream of a fox at night. It was beautiful and friendly, but when I approached it, it suddenly became ferocious and scratched me with its claws, driving me out of my own nest."

Fujii Itsuki thought for a moment and said, "There are quite a lot of foxes in Otaru. I think Chitose has been too busy recently, which has caused her to have wild thoughts and nightmares."

"I think so too," Yang Kui Chitose lowered her head in disappointment, "If only I had more time."

"It will be fine after the New Year. Chitose will definitely not be so busy then. Chitose, give me the things quickly and come in first."

"Thank you, Brother Shu."

"Why are you so polite?"

Chitose Yang Kui walked into the lobby with a smile, but the expression on her face quickly froze.

Because she found that the scene here was very different from when she first arrived.

The white cloth on the furniture is gone, and the dirt and dust on the glass are gone.

The overhead chandelier is clean and there is no debris in the corners.

In short, it was obvious that someone had cleaned this place up with great fanfare, giving it a more lively feel.

It was clearly only a few days.

"Brother Shu, did you just do a thorough cleaning here?"

Fujii Itsuki poured hot water for her and nodded in response, "Yes, Jiuhua asked me to help with the spring cleaning a few days ago. She said there were too many spiders and asked me to help her clean up."

Was Brother Shu asked to do this?

Fortunately, he was a stupid fox and had no idea what Brother Tree liked.

——Chitose Yangkui’s thought only lasted for a few minutes before it was broken.

Because when she walked into the lobby, she took a look at Fujii Itsuki's room, and she suddenly found that Brother Itsuki's room had become clean!
".Brother Shu, is this the room you cleaned yourself?"

"No, not really. Jiuhua helped me a lot."

"So that's how it is, I see."

"Would you like some tea, Chitose? I'll go get you some."

"Thank you, Brother Shu. Hot water will be fine."

Chitose Yang Kui smiled at Fujii Itsuki's tidy room from where she couldn't see him.

what is this?
She asked for it? She cleaned it?
Why should she clean Brother Shu's room? This is a private space, a private territory. Why should she come to such a place?

This is clearly my territory.

Obviously only I can——

You have to be calm.

The last time Brother Shu caught a cold, she took away my right to take care of Brother Shu.

Is she going to snatch away the opportunity to take care of Brother Shu's life this time?

Chitose Yangkui found it hard to accept this fact.

No, this cannot go on any longer.

She had to do something.

On the sofa in the living room, Yang Kui Chitose took the hot water handed to her by Fujii Itsuki, lowered her head, and stared at her blurry reflection in the cup:

"Brother Shu, I'm sorry"

The girl's voice was low.

"I'm sorry?" Fujii Itsuki turned around with a cup of water and sat down next to her, "Why should Chitose apologize?"

".Because I haven't come to visit you in the past few days."

Fujii Itsuki smiled, "What's the big deal? You have your own things to do."

"But...! Brother Shu hasn't been to class these days. It snows heavily outside and he can't go out. Brother Shu will be very bored staying at home alone. I know all this, but I've been busy with my own things."

Fujii Itsuki was stunned. Chitose was really sensible. She even cared about whether she was lonely these days.

Come to think of it, when I was in Tokyo before, this girl always asked me what I was doing and then shared her daily life with me.

At that time, she just didn't want to be too lonely, right?
The cotton coat she is wearing now was bought for herself with her pocket money of more than 10 yen.

It feels extra warm to wear.

Feeling the warmth brought by the cotton coat, he couldn't help but soften his voice.

"Chitose, you're treating me like a child."

"No," Yang Kui Chitose was very sure and serious, "It's not a question of whether he is a child or not, but Brother Shu is a person who easily gets lonely. When he was in the welfare home, Brother Shu often read by himself and never participated in everyone's activities."

"Isn't that because I want to go to college and become a teacher?"

"Later, Brother Shu went to high school, and he was still like this, studying hard every day. I never saw any classmates go to play with you, Brother Shu. Brother Shu always liked to stay alone in a large open space, playing the saxophone, and staying quietly under the starry sky. Isn't this a manifestation of Brother Shu's inner loneliness?"

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Fujii Itsuki was speechless and a little at a loss.

When did Chitose notice so much?

In his impression, Chitose has always been the little girl who is very clingy to him and at the same time a little naive and cute.

She should just stay by my side, so when did she notice so much?

It’s not because she has grown up and understood some things in recent years, but because she has always been paying attention to these things in the past?
Yang Kui Chitose smiled brightly, "Brother Shu, you won't deny this, right?"

".Chitose is right."

"Can I lean on Brother Shu's shoulder?"

Fujii Itsuki was immersed in his memories and hesitated for two seconds before answering, ".Whatever."

Chitose Yang Kui then moved closer to him, like a younger sister, and naturally leaned against his shoulder.

"Brother Shu, don't feel awkward or embarrassed because in the past, wasn't I always like this with Brother Shu? Whether it was hanging out together, making snowmen together, or watching the stars together. It's just that I didn't say these words back then. Now I know how to express my inner thoughts."

"Chitose."

"Brother Shu has always been a very lonely person, but he doesn't like loneliness. Every time I go to play with Brother Shu, I can feel his happiness. Brother Shu also likes me very much as his sister."

Fujii Itsuki laughed, feeling a little shy because he was not used to his sister's caring and thoughtfulness. "Chitose, you have become much more considerate."

"Brother Shu is shy!" Yang Kui Chitose laughed.

".Ahem, it's human nature."

"That's unnecessary. I've always been like this. Although I'm not as smart as Brother Shu, and I'm not as good at studying, I've always loved Brother Shu. Didn't Brother Shu say before that we are a family? I'm your only family."

The girl's warm words touched my heart.

"That's it."

"So if Brother Shu has any problems, feels lonely or uncomfortable, please tell me, your younger sister. I have always loved Brother Shu."

好暖
But Fujii Itsuki suddenly wanted to sigh, wondering when he had become so weak and childish.

He needs to rely on two girls younger than himself to get some spiritual comfort.

Even her own sister could see that she was lonely and sensitive inside, and used gentle words to comfort and soothe her.

It's really a shame.

This emotion even affected his thinking about the future.

There's really nothing to worry about, right?
The dream was indeed shattered and defeated by reality, so much so that he fled back to Otaru from Tokyo.

But he is still here, and the knowledge he has gained from more than ten years of study is still in his mind. Even a smart girl like Matsumae Shinharu has been praising him for his extensive knowledge.

Since you are so knowledgeable, why can't you get out of the confusion?
Yes, I shouldn't be so hesitant.

We should regain our past courage.

"Hehe~"

"What are you laughing at, Chitose?"

"If you are shy, Brother Shu, just hug me. You won't be shy anymore after you hug me."

"Try then?"

"Good~"

Indeed, after hugging Qiansui, I no longer feel shy.

Chitose has always loved her sister so much. As she grows up, she understands more emotions.

It's normal to be aware of your own emotions and then be more thoughtful and warmer than before.

"My brother's arms are so warm."

"Chitose, you, you."

Yang Kui Chitose smiled, and like a younger sister, she threw herself into Fujii Itsuki's arms and acted like a spoiled child, "Brother Shu, don't worry. If you feel lonely, remember that I am here with you. Tokyo is too far away, so I can only send you messages. But it's different here, I can come to see you anytime. If you feel cold, just give me a hug like this."

Fujii Itsuki smiled and thought she was cute. He touched her head and said, "Thank you."

"Brother Shu," Yang Kui Qiansui called out in a very coquettish voice, as if enjoying it, as she pushed the hand that was touching her head.

So clingy and so cute.

"what happened?"

"I think Brother Shu should find a job as soon as possible. It's not good for Brother Shu to stay at Jiuhua's house for free and always bother Jiuhua. After all, she is also a girl. If you live together, you still have to avoid suspicion."

"That's true."

"Brother Shu, do you still want to find a job?"

Fujii Itsuki pinched his chin, "Yes, I do, but I don't have much motivation because there hasn't been any good news these days. But when I saw you taking care of me like this, Chitose, I felt like I'm your brother, so I can't help but be so disappointing. I want to overcome the difficulties again."

"Then——!" Yang Kui Chitose saw him so close and serious, and suddenly wanted to kiss him and possess him, but she knew she couldn't do that yet. "Brother Shu has found a job, can I help Brother Shu find a place to live first? I want Brother Shu to be closer to me."

"How can I trouble you so much?"

"No trouble! As long as I can help Brother Shu."

Will my friend Jiuhua be sad if I move out?

Fujii Itsuki thought that this point should also be taken into consideration. He was not quite sure whether she would agree to him staying there for a long time given their current relationship.

"Let's talk about this later. I'll think about it."

"Brother Tree"

"Okay, okay, stop acting like a spoiled brat. You're already this old, and if you're not shy, then I am."

"Then hug me again."

"Okay, just for a moment."

"Yeah, just for a moment."

It was obvious that Yang Kui Chitose sensed something from the previous sentence.

While the girl snuggled tightly in Fujii Itsuki's arms, in a corner out of his sight, the expression on her face became gloomy for a moment.

(End of this chapter)