29-74

EP.74 Fishing 

The only sound in the small, damp bathroom was the faint whirring of an old exhaust fan struggling to turn. 

Akari unconsciously checked the door handle again to make sure it was firmly locked. 

A small shadow stretched long over her as she sat on the cold toilet lid. 

Her gaze was fixed on her younger brother standing in front of her, and the thing she had been holding in her hand for a while now. 

The windowless, enclosed space quickly became stuffy with the heat and breath of the two. 

‘I promised myself I wouldn’t do this anymore…’ 

With Yuu’s large thing pressed right up between her knees, 

Akari sighed inwardly as she wrapped her now-familiar hand around it. 

“Haa. Haah. Uuh.” 

‘…He looks like he feels good.’ 

It was already the fourth time since what happened in the bath. 

At first, she tried to refuse, telling herself she couldn’t do it anymore. 

But when Yuu clung to her, looking like he might cry at any moment, she couldn’t hold out for long. 

‘Even when I went to town with Daiki… I never thought it would get this far.’ 

It was supposed to be a rare date, but Akari didn’t feel even a flutter of excitement. 

At best, it was just the busiest spot in this tiny rural town. 

Of course, it couldn’t compare to a big city. 

Yet Daiki complained at every opportunity. 

She’d understood by now that he was loose-tongued, but his behavior four days ago left a real mark on Akari’s heart. 

Maybe that’s when the invisible rift between her and Daiki began to form. 

“Hngh… S-sis… it feels… weird…” 

Since then, Yuu had come to her for “help” almost every day. 

At first, her hands had trembled with guilt at doing something she shouldn’t. 

But after a few experiences, even that numbness faded. 

All that kept her reason in check was the uncertain justification that she had to return Yuu to normal. 

“Sis, I’m gonna…!” 

As if he was about to climax, Yuu started moving his hips slightly. 

By the fourth time, Akari could already read his habits. 

She silently sped up the movement of her hand. 

As she gently wrapped her arm around his slender waist, his soft lower belly pressed against the back of her hand. 

“Okay. I’ll take it all again, so let out all your white pee.” 

Spurt, spurt 

Soon, Yuu’s body shuddered and something hot poured out into Akari’s hand. 

After a moment, Yuu, his small shoulders trembling as he panted, looked up and smiled bashfully. 

The sticky, fishy smell that filled the bathroom didn’t match his innocent face at all. 

“Haa… Thanks, sis. It doesn’t hurt at all now.” 

“Y-yeah. That’s good. You’re okay now, right?” 

“Yeah!” 

Seeing Yuu nod with a big smile made Akari’s heart twist with complicated feelings all over again. 

‘Again, this much…’ 

As she reached for the tissue to clean her hand, her gaze fell on the sticky liquid smeared there. 

Even though she did this for him every day, the amount never seemed to decrease. 

If not her hand, then somewhere else… 

‘What am I thinking?!’ 

Her face flushed red, Akari hurriedly wiped away Yuu’s traces with tissue. 

If she didn’t get Yuu back to normal soon, she felt like she might really lose her mind. 

After finishing up, as she stepped out of the bathroom, Daiki happened to be walking down the hall. 

“So that’s where you were. I was wondering where you both went.” 

Daiki’s words were casual, but Akari’s heart skipped a beat. 

She forced her expression to stay calm and hid her hand behind her back. 

“Yuu said he had a stomachache…” 

The excuse came out reflexively now. 

But then her gaze fell on what Daiki was holding. 

A pair of old fishing rods, covered in dust. 

They were things Akari’s father had used in the past and left forgotten in the storage. 

“Daichan, what’s that?” 

“Oh, this?” 

Daiki shook the rods like a trophy. 

“I was bored and poked around in the shed. Is there anywhere good to fish around here?” 

Even if he was bored, rummaging through someone else’s house wasn’t exactly polite. 

She felt a flash of annoyance, but now wasn’t the time to argue. 

“…There’s a river nearby, but I don’t know if you’ll catch anything.” 

“Oh, really? Let’s go right now.” 

“R-right now?” 

Daiki’s eyes sparkled with childlike excitement, leaving Akari flustered. 

His impulsiveness could be charming at times, but mostly it just tired out those around him. 

“I can’t stand being cooped up inside anymore. Hey, kid.” 

He nodded at Yuu, who was standing idly in the living room. 

“Huh?” 

“Kids like you love fishing, right? Get ready to come with us.” 

“W-wait, Daichan. Shouldn’t we ask Yuu first…?” 

“Oh, right. Should I look for bait or something?” 

Ignoring Yuu’s opinion, Daiki strode toward the front door. 

Akari let out a deep sigh at his self-centeredness. 

“Haa.” 

Just then, Yuu, who’d been quietly watching, tugged at Akari’s sleeve with a bright voice. 

“Fishing sounds fun! Let’s go, sis!” 

His voice was full of pure childlike excitement. 

With Yuu so eager, Akari had no excuse to refuse. 

Maybe, if she got out for a while, her confused and stifling feelings would settle down a bit. 

Trying to reassure herself, she got ready to follow Daiki and Yuu. 

The blazing summer sunlight broke through the leaves, scattering silver sparkles across the river. 

After the initial bustle of arriving at the riverbank, time drifted lazily by, and soon it was well into the afternoon. 

“Yawn~.” 

Daiki, bored after an hour with not a single bite, yawned repeatedly as he dangled his rod in the water. 

The earlier excitement was gone, replaced by boredom and a hint of irritation. 

He poked at the tip of his rod, reeled in and out aimlessly, killing time. 

Meanwhile, Akari and Yuu had just finished splashing around in the water. 

After laughing and playing like kids, they now sat side by side under the shade of a large rock, catching their breath. 

Akari ran her fingers through her wet hair, fanning her flushed cheeks to cool them. 

Her thin T-shirt clung to her body, revealing the outline of her black underwear and the curves of her ample chest. 

Her short dolphin shorts were soaked up to her thighs, making her tanned, smooth legs stand out even more. 

Yuu sat right next to Akari, dripping water from his clothes, chattering excitedly. 

“Sis, did you see that fish earlier? A huge one swam by!” 

“Oh, come on, that was just a branch, not a fish.” 

Akari replied curtly, but there was a faint smile on her lips. 

She was much more relaxed and gentle than she’d been at home. 

Just then, Daiki, who had completely lost interest in fishing, noticed Akari. 

Her wet body looked even more sensual than usual, 

her skin shining in the sunlight. His eyes, dulled by boredom, suddenly flashed with a hungry desire. 

He quietly set his rod down and sauntered over to Akari. 

“Wow, Akari. You look like a drowned rat.” 

He plopped down right next to her with a sly grin. 

Then, in a low voice only Akari could hear, he whispered hotly in her ear. 

“Your clothes are soaked and really sexy, you know? When we get home… how about it, for old times’ sake?” 

His gaze openly swept over her wet chest and thighs. 

It was an obvious signal. 

Akari flinched and pulled away from Daiki. 

The peaceful mood she’d shared with Yuu shattered in an instant. 

She glanced at Yuu, then shook her head firmly. 

“What are you talking about, Daichan? Yuu’s right here… and I’m tired.” 

“Oh, come on, the kid doesn’t know anything. It’ll be quick. Or, we could slip into the woods for a bit?” 

Daiki wouldn’t give up, subtly grabbing her arm and pressing harder. 

His eyes were already glinting with lust. 

“I said no. I’m not in the mood.” 

Akari shook off his hand with a voice tinged with annoyance. 

After being rejected several times, Daiki’s face hardened. 

A deep crease formed between his brows, and the corners of his mouth twitched with irritation. 

“Ugh, seriously… Why are you being so cold? What did I do wrong?” 

Unable to take it anymore, Daiki jumped up. 

He glared at Akari and Yuu, then threw his fishing rod to the ground. 

“Whatever! This isn’t fun at all! I’m going home first!” 

He stormed off toward the house without looking back. 

For a moment, Akari wondered if she should stop him, but in the end, she just watched his retreating back with a cold heart. 

She didn’t feel like chasing after him or trying to please him at all. 

Once Daiki was completely out of sight, Yuu glanced at Akari. 

“Sis… Daiki seemed really mad… Are you okay?” 

“…I’m fine. It’s nothing. Don’t worry, Yuu.” 

Akari tried to sound casual, but her heart was heavy. 

It felt like her relationship with Daiki was falling apart. 

“Huh?” 

Akari’s gaze unconsciously dropped to Yuu’s lower half. 

The front of his shorts, which had been flat a moment ago, was now embarrassingly bulging. 

Akari, flustered, pointed at it. 

“Y-Yuu… that…” 

Following her finger, Yuu looked down and blushed, mumbling. 

“S-sorry, sis… I saw you all wet and… it just happened again…” 

Akari was at a loss for words at her little brother’s honest confession. 

She’d been so cold to Daiki, but seeing this reaction from the small child in front of her stirred a different feeling. 

She let out a sigh and spoke softly without thinking. 

“Uh… boys are just like that. Don’t worry about it.” 

As if reciting a spell or self-hypnosis, Akari muttered, and slowly reached for Yuu’s hot, swollen area. 

In her mind, she was already picturing a secluded spot behind a big rock by the river, or maybe under the shade of an old bridge where no one could see.