Machete Style Anime

Kato Megumi didn't join in the fun; instead, she took a light novel out of her bag and started reading.

Because of the novel's unique title, Kasugano Sora couldn't help but take a second look.

"Is my stepmother's burden my ex-girlfriend?"

"A strange name."

The thought flashed through her mind, and the girl immediately focused all her attention on the diary in front of her.

This was the first time in her life that she had been separated from the person she liked for so long, and she could no longer suppress her longing for him.

Now that we've finally found a clue, let alone a light novel, even your own parents would have to take a backseat!

"Whoo~"

Taking a deep breath, the girl slowly opened her diary.

……

August 11th, Sunny

"Today is Pocky Day. Qiong loves it, so I bought her a few boxes on the way back."

"I didn't buy too many. That girl loves snacks too much; she can eat them all without me noticing, and then she'll miss her meals."

……

August 20th, Sunny

The novel's sales are steadily rising, and according to the editor, the preliminary PV has been completed.

Seeing this, Eriri's eyes flashed with joy, and she asked seemingly casually, "Kazunari, is Kasugano-san also a light novel author?"

"..."

Not getting a reply, Eriri turned to look at the girl beside her and found her staring blankly at the diary, her eyes full of confusion.

Thinking of a possibility, she cautiously asked, "...Xiao Qiong...you don't know about this either, do you?"

Kasugano Sora slowly shook her head: "I haven't heard Mirai mention this."

Neither of them noticed that Kato Megumi, who was reading a book nearby, looked up at them when she heard Eriri's question, but then looked back down at her book before they noticed.

After pondering for a while without finding a solution, the two girls decided to put the question aside for the time being and continue reading their diaries.

December 12th, cloudy

"When I went to see the editor today, I think I ran into Sawamura-kun on the way."

"...It must be my imagination. How could an elegant young lady like Sawamura possibly buy a visual novel? (laughs)"

A small smiley face was drawn after the sentence.

However, at this moment, Eriri didn't find it funny at all. In fact, she felt her hands and feet were ice-cold, and large beads of sweat began to appear on her forehead.

Before she could say anything, Kasugano Sora spoke first: "Really, there's no need to write such a misunderstanding in the diary, is there?"

"Yeah yeah!"

Eriri agreed with her friend's words, but she felt guilty inside.

Fortunately, Kasugano Sora didn't seem to care too much about the issue. After saying a few words, she turned her attention back to her diary.

Kato Megumi, who had put down her light novel at some point, looked at Eriri, who was sweating nervously, and her eyes were full of smiles.

"...Just like before, I dare not let others know my true identity."

"It's not easy to meet someone who shares your values; I reckon she'll be more mindful of the future."

However, the girl immediately shook her head.

"...Eri is a tsundere; even if she cares, she won't show it."

……

……

……

Eriri wasn't particularly interested in the contents of her diary at first, but after learning that Kasugano Mirai was a light novel author, she is now just as interested in the subsequent contents as Kasugano Sora.

December 24th, Minor Snow.

"It's winter break today, and Xiaoqiong asked me to go shopping with her tonight."

"Seriously, is it a little inappropriate to go on a date with my sister on Christmas Eve?"

Upon seeing this diary entry, Eriri glanced up at her friend and, finding her expression normal, immediately understood.

"I've had this thought before, but I'm still very curious: when exactly did Sora start seeing Kasugano as her boyfriend?"

The thought flashed through her mind, and the girl's attention returned to her diary.

December 25th, heavy snow.

"I'm pretty lucky, it's a white Christmas."

"Wait a minute... why am I, a single guy, so happy?"

……

"I watched a romantic movie with Xiaoqiong today."

"...Wait a minute, isn't watching a romantic movie with my sister a little inappropriate?"

……

What was the movie about?

"My attention was completely focused on the over-the-knee socks that Xiaoqiong was wearing." (crossed out)

"Xiaoqiong must not know about this."

……

Why is my little sister so cute?!

"Fushimi, you old scoundrel, I understand you now!"

After reading this diary entry, Eriri's face was filled with indescribable emotions.

Turning to look at my friend, I saw a faint smile on his lips, and his expression was one of complete satisfaction.

Speechless and rubbing her forehead, Eriri didn't want to talk right now; she wanted to be alone.

"A hopeless case of a brother-obsessed individual meets a hidden sister-obsessed individual..."

"Luckily, they're not blood siblings, otherwise the Kasugano family's next generation's genealogy would have ended up like the Kousaka family's, branching out into a straight line."

After calming down a bit, the two girls turned to the next page of their diaries.

January 3rd, Sunny (turning cloudy)

"The sun is shining brightly outside the window, but to me, it feels like a dark cloud—I was actually pushed down the stairs by Xiaoqiong!"

Fortunately, it was just a minor fracture; he'll be able to return to school after a little over a month of recovery.

……

A woman's heart is like a needle at the bottom of the sea!

"We were on a date together on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and then suddenly he pushed me down the stairs."

……

"I have a feeling that staying at home any longer would endanger my life."

"I have to transfer schools! I absolutely have to transfer schools!"

……

August 30th, Sunny

"I convinced my parents to keep this a secret, and I'm finally free from this misery!"

……

"in love?"

Even dogs wouldn't talk about it!

……

February 10th, light rain.

"Although the weather is pretty bad today, it doesn't matter. I've already contacted a new school."

"The novel's royalties are enough. Unless it's something urgent, I won't contact my family to avoid Xiao Qiong finding out."

……

"Kiyoko is cute, but that's none of my business."

……

The diary ends abruptly here, followed by a blank page.

After reading the diary, Eriri observed her friend's reaction out of the corner of her eye.

When she saw her friend's somber face, her heart skipped a beat.

"It's over!" 』

"Could Xiaoqiong be turning evil?!"

No wonder Eriri thought that way.

Because Kasugano Mirai's last few diary entries revealed her rejection of her sister's feelings.

For a young girl who is in love, this is definitely the biggest blow.

As a doujinshi artist specializing in erotic themes, Eriri has already imagined a doujinshi plot of several hundred pages, featuring basement imprisonment and focus adjustment.

"Rustle~"

The rustling sound beside her ear startled Eriri from her daydreaming.

Upon closer inspection, I saw my friend stand up with a somber face, put the diary back in its place, and then tidy up the room neatly.