chained brother

As expected, the person standing at the door was Qiu Ye.Perhaps it was because of the traffic jam that he frowned unhappily, but when he saw Tsubaki coming to open the door, he still tried his best to relax the expression on his face.

He straightened out his crumpled shirt and stepped in generously.

"Sorry for being late, the traffic jam is really troublesome."

To this, Tsubaki showed a understanding smile.

"It's the rush hour. Besides, it's not too late. It's okay."

When Qiuye put down the bag, he finally saw the shining studs on Tsubaki's ears, and Qiuye asked in surprise.

"When did you get your ears pierced?"

Akiba's words made Tsubaki's expression awkward for a moment.

"Well, I called today."

"Today?" Qiuye involuntarily turned up the volume, which made Tsubaki even more embarrassed.

"Because the tree gave me earrings."

Until this time, Qiuye turned his gaze to the tree that had been silent since he entered the door.The boy's expression was still gloomy, and it made him uncomfortable to watch.

But I have to admit that the gift he picked was very suitable for Tsubaki.

However, in view of his suspicion of abducting Tsubaki's criminal convictions, Qiuye has not liked the tree since then.Fortunately, Tsubaki seems to be living a good life now, at least her face is rosy and shiny, and she is also a little fatter.It is not obvious that he is a sick person.

But even so, Qiuye couldn't completely let go of his defense against the tree.

All the dishes have been brought out, Qiuye asked Tsubaki while drinking sake.

"Is your illness really troublesome? It's so serious that you quit your job."

Qiu Ye's concern made Chun feel guilty, after all, he was not sick at all.So he could only reply perfunctorily

"Ah, it was a bit serious back then, but it's stabilized now."

"You, you usually look healthy, why did you suddenly get sick?"

Tsubaki still smiled dryly.

"So it's very complicated. The illness came very suddenly."

"Well, as long as you are well now, cheers for your recovery!"

Saying that, Qiu Ye boldly raised his wine glass.Infected by Akiba's emotions, Tsubaki also silently raised his wine glass, but just as he was about to drink it all up, a hand stretched out from the side and snatched his wine glass, Tsubaki hadn't reacted yet , the tree next to him has already finished the wine in the glass for him.

Compared to Tsubaki's wide-eyed surprise, Shu wiped the corners of his mouth calmly.

"My brother's body is not suitable for drinking."

It wasn't until this time that Tsubaki came to his senses belatedly.In the next second, his tone immediately became severe.

"When did you learn to drink? You are not an adult yet."

Facing Tsubaki's questioning, Shu just responded indifferently.

"Anyway, no one else saw it."

"But underage drinking..."

"I'm full, let's talk slowly."

Just when Tsubaki was about to preach further, Shu suddenly put down his chopsticks and stood up.

With a "touch", the door was shut heavily.This huge voice can be known without thinking carefully. Shu is in a very bad mood now, very bad.

"This kid...he should have passed the rebellious period." Qiu Ye, who had been watching in a daze just now, turned his head mechanically.Tsubaki twitched the corner of her mouth,

"He's in a bad mood today."

"That temper is bad enough..."

Qiu Ye clicked his tongue, after a while, he suddenly realized something, pointed to himself and said

"It's not because of me, is it?"

Tsubaki on the opposite side showed a helpless expression of "you only know now".

"What!" Qiuye's face wrinkled in disgust, "His possessiveness is really strong. I've always wanted to say that his feelings for you are a little... um... abnormal?"

Akiba originally wanted to say, did he treat you beyond brotherhood, but this seemed a bit too straightforward, so he chose a euphemistic way of saying it.

He didn't expect that his own words made Tsubaki's expression instantly stiff.So Qiuye's heart skipped a beat -- I guessed it right.

Seeing that the atmosphere was getting more and more awkward and dull, just when Qiu Ye was about to laugh and pass by, Tsubaki spoke, his tone full of powerlessness

"You can see that too."

"Wow, has he changed..."

Just as Qiuye exclaimed, Tsubaki on the opposite side suddenly made a silent gesture. Although she was confused, Qiuye still obediently closed her mouth.

Then, he heard Tsubaki say loudly on purpose

"I haven't met Kikuchi-kun for a long time. I don't know how he is doing recently. Has he been promoted to team leader?"

Tsubaki's words made Akiba frowned even more suspiciously.He didn't remember anyone with the surname Kikuchi in their ministry.

"Hey you……"

"Unlike me, I have no chance of promotion after quitting my job, and now I am struggling like a disabled person."

Tsubaki's words were full of weirdness, although Akiba didn't understand why, she still continued.

"The minister thinks highly of you. You can go back when you recover from illness."

Tsubaki shook her head.

"Forget it, I'm fine now, with my younger brother taking care of me."

It's so wrong, Tsubaki doesn't seem like someone who would say such depressing words.

"Actually, this is pretty good now. I feel like I am getting old. Although Shu is sometimes self-willed, he is very good at making money at a young age. He rented this apartment, and he is also very good at taking care of it. Man, I feel like just being with him like this is fine now."

what are you talking about?

When these words were about to be blurted out, Qiuye suddenly saw Tsubaki's sad expression, the kind of desolation with no light in his eyes, which he had never seen before.

He realized immediately, that boy Shu, definitely did something to Chun!You were right to never let go of your doubts.He glanced at the closed door, probably that kid is eavesdropping on their conversation right now.

So he followed his tricks and said loudly on purpose

"Your younger brother is really nasty, what if he gets married?"

Tsubaki on the opposite side laughed cooperatively.

"No, the tree said he won't get married."

"Wow, you two are really having an affair!"

Although Tsubaki almost acquiesced just now, Akiba was still shocked when he saw him nodding seriously.

"No way..."