As expected, Kurano Tamaki arrived at her brother's apartment before three o'clock in the afternoon. Although the apartment was located in an alley with complex terrain, she still walked in with ease.
The surrounding scenery seems to have changed from what I saw during the winter vacation a month ago, but if I think about it carefully, it doesn't seem to have changed much. I believe my brother is the same.
"The mailbox is empty."
After checking the mailbox at the door, she murmured to herself, then took out the spare key from her jacket pocket and placed the key near the keyhole. Kurino Tamaki unexpectedly hesitated.
【I hope everything is well with my brother.】
Praying devoutly to the gods she could think of in her heart, she opened the door carefully with the spare key. Fine dust wandered in the narrow space of 1dk, reflecting golden light. The first thing that caught her eye was the kitchen and bathroom.
, and further forward is a room the size of six stacks.
The room was extremely deserted and her brother was not here. She opened the refrigerator and saw half of the overnight omelette rice left on the plate.
The stove also showed signs of use, dirty dishes were scattered in the sink, and the kettle for boiling water was also placed outside, with about half a kettle of cold water inside.
Tamaki pursed her lips, took out an apron with a bear pattern from the cabinet, put it on, poured out the water in the pot, boiled the water again, and then returned to the room. She suddenly noticed. Xiao Xiao
On the low table, there were actually teacups for two people.
The tea had already cooled down, and Lai Yehuan couldn't help but become curious. She knew her brother's character. Although he was not taciturn in school, because he focused on his studies, his friends were not too quiet.
Many, it can even be said that there is none.
And my brother brought his "friend" to his home. Is it possible that he didn't contact the class teacher and family because he accidentally made friends and went to participate in some dangerous things?
[No, it shouldn’t be possible. My brother must have gone out. I’ll go shopping first. 】
Kurano Tamaki shook his head, and then patted his cheek gently to drive that bad thought out of his mind. He might as well go buy some vegetables. If his brother came back, he would probably be hungry.
………
"I'm back."
Kurino Tamaki opened the door with a heavy shopping bag, but the room was still empty, and the little hope in his heart was shattered.
【Why haven't you gone home yet...】
She couldn't help but feel a bit of resentment in her heart, and then she skillfully took out the vegetables, put them aside by category, and poured some water into the basin.
[For spinach...just make spinach salad, stir-fry burdock, stir-fry vegetables, and for miso soup, just use red miso.]
Time passed in the busy time, the sun gradually set in the west, thin clouds covered it, and the dim light illuminated the house. Lai Yehuan wiped the glistening sweat from his forehead and looked at the fruits of his labor, feeling delighted.
Put the food on the table,
Looking at the table full of dishes, she couldn't help but smile proudly.
[It’s not for nothing that I helped my mother cook so many times. I even grilled my brother’s favorite fish.
As the name suggests, the fish is a spring fish. Although it is a little cold, spring is coming soon.
I’ve asked my lovely sister to cook so much, and if he says something like “Curry is enough” again, I’m going to blow his head off!]
Suddenly there was the sound of subtle footsteps outside the door. The footsteps became clearer and clearer, and finally stopped at the door. In Lai Yehuan's anxious mood, she heard the sound of the key being inserted into the keyhole.
Click——
The door was opened, and Kurino Tamaki looked at her brother whom she had not seen for a long time with a face of surprise. She rushed forward and hugged him tightly. Feeling the familiar scent lingering on the tip of her nose, she couldn't help but feel like a kitten.
Laiye Xun's arms were rubbed.
When she cast her gaze behind Lainosun, she unexpectedly discovered other people, not only a frail-looking blond boy, but also a white-haired girl who was so beautiful that she was shocked.
[Wait a minute, why are there girls going home with their brothers? Could it be...]
Kurino wrinkled his cute nose, and a bold guess suddenly emerged in his heart.
Jingle Bell--
The sudden ringing of the phone interrupted her random thoughts. Lai Yehuan walked over quickly and picked up the phone.
"Hey, it's me, Huan. I'm at my brother's house. I'm sorry for the late contact. Yes, my brother is at home."
The voice that came out of the phone was my mother's voice. It seemed right. I had arrived at my brother's apartment and hadn't reported that I was safe yet. My mother must have been very worried at home.
"Brother, he is very good. I will give him the phone number."
Kurano pouted and handed the microphone to Kureno Tatsumi. Against his sister's almost cannibalistic look, he touched his nose and took the microphone.
"Yes, it's me. I'm sorry for the lack of contact these days."
Listening to his mother's sobbing voice on the phone, Kurano Tsumi felt that his heart was extremely uncomfortable. These days, he was only busy with the Holy Grail War. Considering that he would not disturb his family, he did not call home. It is conceivable that there would be a lot of trouble at home.
What a worry.
He could only try his best to appease his mother's emotions, but his consideration was really not thoughtful.
"It's okay, it's really okay, it's just some insignificant things."
"If it can't be solved, I will call the police. It's really okay."
"Yeah, I understand."
"Bye-Bye."
Putting down the phone gently, Kurano Tsumi leaned against the wall, looked at his sister in front of him, and couldn't help but sigh deeply. Feeling his sister's anger, he couldn't help but turn his attention to Berserker and the android girl.
It's just that the former looked at him with a smile on his face, obviously with some intention of watching the excitement, while the latter... after all, it was difficult to see any emotion from a face with no emotions.
"elder brother!"
Kurino glanced at the berserker and the android girl at the door, and said angrily,
"I wonder if you have something to explain? And who is this girl? Why did she come home with you?"
A series of questions slapped Kureno Tatsumi hard on the face, like a combo that left him breathless. A bitter smile appeared on his face. He was destined to lie to his sister. After all, there was such a thing as the Holy Grail War.
She must not be allowed to know.
But if he really lies to his sister, it seems that he has never succeeded since he was a child...
At the same time, the Shinkansen.
The white outer shell of the train has been scorched black, and a huge hole has been torn out of the composite car, and its waist has been blown off. It looks like a missile has been carried from the front, and everyone on the car is in danger.
Life was lost in an instant, and no one survived except two people.
Mikael looked gloomily towards the mountains in the distance. The azure magic barrier protected him and Shatiao Aige within it, preventing them from any harm.
Sha Tiao Ai Ge held the corner of his clothes, adding a gloomy color to his lovely face, and there was bottomless darkness in the depths of his eyes.