What did you say?

　It was all I could do to ask that back to the question that was too plainly stated.

　It's the same for Kuroone-a dumbfounded expression on her face.
　Amana-chan was tilting her head in a kyoton, unable to swallow the situation.
　Cute.

　But what on earth makes you think she got married and had a child?

　I don't mean to brag, but I'm turning 26 this year, and that age = virgin with no girlfriend history.
　Oh, I'm starting to feel like crying....

　And anyway, it's not that I didn't hear it, unfortunately.
　It's just that I couldn't understand it on the spur of the moment because of the sudden and unthinkable things that were said.
　The reason for such a question like this guy saying such a thing, Sakai reveals the reason with his expression still tense, "Because........

''Because........I have such a young and pretty wife and child.......''
No, no, no...

　I can't understand where I saw such a mistake, and I wave my hand in denial with a wry smile on my face.
　The only two people acting together today should be my sister and Amana-chan, and no one else.

　Could it be that she's seeing some kind of a background spirit or something?
　If that's the case, I'd seriously consider going for an exorcism in the near future.
　And I'm sure they're all worthless.

You know, Sakai. This girl is, um.........

　Unlike Miya, I try to explain the relationship with Amana-chan to Sakai, who doesn't know what's going on, but honestly, I'm lost for words to briefly explain the miraculous process of walking a tightrope like a miracle.

　While you're taking the time to do so, Sakai forces a smile with teary eyes and continues.

''Ah, haha you don't have to deny it just because you're embarrassed. You have a beautiful and stylish wife and a cute daughter, so you can't be a beehive of bragging rights on the contrary. At least I'll congratulate you, okay?
Um, Sakai?　I didn't mean to...
Of course I'm not going to run it off at work. Of course I wouldn't make a big deal out of it at work, but then you need to take a proper break. You have such a wonderful family, you need to take care of your family...
Sakai-san?　I don't know what you're talking about.
Yeah. We can't have just a colleague interrupt us forever, can we?　I'm sorry....

　I don't know why the conversation doesn't get along with each other.
　I tried to talk to him to clear up the misunderstanding, but he made a mysterious discovery, and I couldn't continue the conversation properly.　

　In fact, I feel like I'm hurting them even more and I'm starting to feel bad about it.

"Well, I'd better be off...
Sakai...

　Eventually, Sakai's patience becomes unbearable and he turns himself around to leave.
　He hurriedly tries to call out to her, but....

''Um, can I have a word with you~?''
What?
Black noise?

　Earlier, Kuroone stopped Sakai by placing a hand on his shoulder.

''I think I've misunderstood you, so I'll correct you~''

　The two of them were stunned, not understanding the reason, and then the black sound smiled at them.

"──I'm Kore's younger sister, and this child is the child of the A-ni-ki's knowledgeable one, right?
...Heh?

　Sakai was dumbfounded by the correction of the black sound, with its emphasis on the subject, like a pigeon being pigeonholed.
　At the same time, I realized how Sakai had mistakenly thought I was married and with children, and I put my hand over my mouth to hide the smirk on my face.

　In other words, she thought Kuroone-she thought she was his wife and Amana-chan was his daughter.

　─ I didn't expect that mistake........

　It's better that they didn't call the police, but that's very bad for your heart.
　It didn't take long for Sakai, who gradually swallowed the black sound's words, to go down with a red face like a tomato.

　===.

You okay?　Sakai?


　Adding Sakai, who had managed to regain her composure, we were sitting at a table in the food court.
　She's a contributor to the Amana-chan lost child fiasco, though, and she's propped up in shame for her ridiculous misunderstanding.

　Normally, I'd like to thank her immediately, but if the person in question seems devastated, it's best to leave her alone for a while.

　For now, I ask Amana what she did after she and Kurone got separated.
　When she realized that she was lost, she stood there waiting for me or Kuroon to pass through the crowd.
　She's amazing.
　But while none of the results came to fruition, I was approached by Sakai.

　He asked me where my parents were, but while I was having trouble answering the question because Amari was on a business trip and her father had died, it seems that Sakai suggested that he was going to call them over the air from the lost child center.

　And so, by the time we arrived, Amana-chan seemed to have taken to her, calling her 'onee-san'.
　I feel bad for Sakai for making black history, but I'm glad it was someone I know who found her and called out to her.　

'Oh no~ By the way, I didn't expect Aniki to have such a beautiful colleague~'
What's with that smirk on your face? Sakai and I are close, but we're not much more than co-workers, you know?
Eh. Big brother, are you serious about that?
"?　Yes, but?
Huh.....

　When I told Kuroone-someone who was obviously teasing me that he was just a coworker, for some reason he gave me an inescapable look.
　On the other hand, Sakai was given a sympathetic look, and I feel like there was a difference in the way he was treated.
　I don't understand.

''That said, I heard Kazu-kun had a sister, but I didn't know she was this cute.
'Huh?　Was it?　But he's cute, sure, but he's a lot cheekier.
It's not so much the cuteness that's left over as the strength. Even her breasts are large and...

　Comparing herself to Kuroone-sensei, Sakai puts her hand on her own chest as if it were empty.
　

''What did you say?''
I just thought that Sakai is a beautiful woman too, so I didn't have to worry about it.

　I returned his sharp look as if he had read our thoughts and returned it with an air of equanimity.
　Scary.........how did you know.......

''Eh........really?''

　In response to the spur-of-the-moment reply, her gaze changed to one that seemed to exude unconcealed happiness this time.
　

　What the hell.
　My face is hot........

''Hmmm........''

　Black sound was staring at us like we were amused.
　When I was uncomfortable with that, my sister put her hands together and made a light noise.

'Yeah, Aniki!　You should go around the mall in two(-) people(-) to thank Mr. Sakai.
What?
Huh?
'You can buy something you want!　Feast on this!　Or if you want, you can pick out your next holiday prep item to go on!　We're here at the mall, so we have to take full advantage of the opportunity!

　It's a very good idea, but it's not a good idea.
　But that proposal certainly makes sense.
　It's a good thing that you're able to get the most out of your time with us.
　And since we are in the delivery business, you never know when you'll be able to take the same day off as her next time.

Well it's good for me, but what about Sakai?
Wow, me?

　Why am I surprised?
　Does it mean that no matter how much I say thank you, I'm not happy with the idea of going around the store with a guy I'm rumored to be in a relationship with?
　Maybe they want to avoid the possibility of being found by the guys in the company.
　Then you try to open your mouth as if to refrain from forcing yourself to do so, but....

You're right. Shall we settle our debts and loans by the end of the day?
Oh, well...

　I didn't expect him to agree.
　Well, if you say you like it, then I'll take on whatever it is you want to do, even if it's a luggage carrier.

Black sound...
I'll be with Amana. I'll hold your hand firmly so that you don't get separated this time, so don't worry about it.
All right. You're all yours.
Hey, sister, come in.

　The expression on Kurone's face as she appeals to Amana-chan to hold her little hand and never leave her is serious, as she doesn't want to make the same mistake again.
　Then I decided that it would be okay and decided to go around Sakai and the shopping mall with Amana-chan seeing me off....