manga artist Kirito

"You're really rude..." Suguha blushed because of her rash behavior. After all, she had gotten enough information from the other person's words. Since they were not enemies, she should apologize for her previous nonsense, even though the other person's tone was still unfriendly.

"However, I am truly sorry, please forgive my previous ramblings." Suguha even bowed sincerely to apologize to the other party.

"I'm sorry..." The aloof girl looked troubled. "I can't accept your apology because what you said earlier was a personal attack on me, and your violent behavior makes me feel like I'm in a personal danger. So please allow me to stand ten meters away from you, holding a stun gun and recording your next intimidation with my phone. Miss Criminal Preparatory Number One."

"Please listen to me properly, Miss. You may have a hearing impairment!" Suguha's expression turned a little ugly. Although the current situation was caused by her careless words, this guy went a bit too far. She hadn't done anything wrong, so why was he so defensive?

However, Suguha wasn't completely clueless. At least when Kirito was teaching her kendo, he also gave her some pointers on how to respond to different opponents. For example, with this girl in front of her, since she was using a sharp tongue, all she had to do was be even sharper than her.

As expected, my brother is amazing! Everything he taught me before has come in handy!

“I sincerely apologize for my previous rash actions, but what you said might have been a personal attack on you…” After a slight pause, Suguha gave a subtle smile, her gaze lingering on the other person’s chest for a moment, “I’m sorry, perhaps I don’t even need to say it, anyone with eyes can see it, thank you!”

Using one's strength to attack another's weakness can sometimes be a very effective tactic!

"Hello, is this the police officer? You heard what she just said, right? Yes, the other party did seem prepared to resort to violence..."

"Ha! Miss, you may have hearing and visual impairments. Could you please switch the recording program before you talk to the police officer?" Suguha, who has 6.0 vision, kindly suggested to the other party.

"...I see. You were watching my every move, planning to knock me unconscious when I wasn't looking and then commit a crime? No use, I'm ready to send the recording to the police officer at any time. So, Madam perpetrator, please be prepared to die in prison before you plan this."

"Although I don't know why it's based on the premise that I'll die of old age in prison, well... perhaps you, the lady with hearing and vision impairments and paranoia, can continue to fantasize about how much harm you're about to suffer, but I don't have much time to keep you company!"

Looking at the girl holding a phone and a stun gun, Suguha understood that if she continued arguing with her here, it would probably drag on until tomorrow without a clear winner. Thinking about it carefully, it seemed there was no point in continuing the argument. She had initially been upset by her brother's escape, which led to her careless words that affected the girl, but her two subsequent apologies should have been enough, right?

However, if my brother finds out about this, he'll probably be very unhappy for at least six months. Judging from what the other person said earlier, it's obvious they know my brother... Sigh! Oh well, it's been so long, I'll have to trouble you to take the blame for me this time.

Suguha is a very resilient girl. If we really wanted to talk, she might be able to persuade this girl, but... there's soup being made at home.

"I'm so sorry!"

After saying that, Suguha easily picked up the unconscious Kirito in a princess carry. Before she could take two steps, Suguha suddenly stopped, turned her head to look at the girl who had put away the stun gun, and extended a strange invitation to her.

"Want to come in and sit down?"

Girl: "..."

Okay, okay, you guys are amazing! There's even one person who did a serious analysis... By the way, if I changed it to Ryunosuke, wouldn't that be a slap in the face? Nobody guessed it was Ryunosuke at all.

027

[NO.26 These are all mistakes made when we were young]

Yukino Yukinoshita is an excellent student with good character and all-around athletic ability. She is loved by her teachers and classmates. In the eyes of her teachers, she is a rare good child, and in the eyes of her classmates, she is an elegant and aloof beauty.

Oh, actually, what I mainly wanted to say was that she was a good neighbor to Kirito. At least as a neighbor, Yukino Yukinoshita never caused any trouble for her neighbors. Although they had talked when Kirito moved in, Yukino Yukinoshita didn't know much about Kirito. She only knew that Kirito was a shut-in, just like the other two neighbors.

Honestly, it's hard to imagine that Kirito would have a sister like this...

"Thank you!" Yukino Yukinoshita nodded slightly in gratitude as she accepted the tea offered by Suguha, who was arguably the hostess. Although it was hard to believe that the two had just been arguing and bickering, once they calmed down... well, they actually seemed like longtime friends.

Of course, it's only a resemblance; judging from previous events, they're destined not to be friends. By the way, Yukinoshita has no friends!

To be honest, Yukino Yukinoshita doesn't know why she accepted Suguha's sudden invitation. They were arguing back and forth, but then she turned around and sat down to drink tea... It's a bit strange.

"Ugh..." Suguha took a sip of tea, then walked over to Kirito who was lying on the floor and sprayed the tea all over his face. "Wake up, brother, we have a guest!"

"Huh? Huh? What happened? I think I was just trampled by a giant elephant using War Stomp... Wait, Leaf! How did you find this place!?" Kirito, looking like he was dying, wiped the tea off his face and exclaimed in surprise.

When Kirito moved out, he didn't tell his family where the rented apartment was, or how Suguha found it, and it seems she even walked in...

However, Kirito didn't get up and run away this time, because when he woke up, he saw Yukino Yukinoshita sipping her tea.

Suguha glanced calmly at Kirito, a slight smile playing on her lips, before sitting down on the sofa and addressing Yukino Yukinoshita beside her. "I'm so sorry! Let me introduce myself again. I'm this idiot's little sister, Kirigaya Suguha, currently the head of the Tiger Dojo. Due to the dojo's custom, and since I've been away from my brother for so long, what happened earlier was simply a way for siblings to express their affection. Please don't mind!"

"No, I really mind!" Before Yukinoshita could speak, Kirito, rubbing his back, spoke first. "I don't remember our dojo having this habit. And, it hurts so much, I feel like I'm going to die."

"Shut up!" Suguha glared at Kirito, and like a mouse seeing a tiger, Kirito immediately cowered and shut his mouth dejectedly.

"Yukino Yukinoshita, she's your brother's senior and neighbor." Yukino Yukinoshita put down her teacup, a hint of surprise in her eyes. "Tiger Dojo...which dojo?"

"Yes! It's the Tiger Dojo you know!"

"But you're younger than Kirito-kun, right? The head of the Tiger Dojo...?"

"If you turned on the news right now, you might see news about me winning the National Youth Kendo Championship." Suguha sighed softly, her gaze towards Kirito filled with a hint of resentment. "If it weren't for my brother's sudden urge to draw, and then meeting that woman Asuna, he would already be famous as a kendo prodigy! And I wouldn't be the head of the Tiger Dojo, stuck with this mess of having to participate in the national competition. I'd still be just a middle school student!"

Tiger Dojo is like a martial arts school in other countries. It is very famous in Chiba and ranks among the top five dojos in the whole country. As the second daughter of the Yukinoshita family, Yukinoshita Yukino is well aware of this.

The students at Tiger Dojo have won numerous kendo or martial arts championships. Although there aren't many of them, most of them are elites. As Kirigaya Kazuto's younger sister, Kirigaya Suguha is definitely younger. She's a middle school student and a national youth kendo champion... That's quite an impressive achievement, and she earned her reputation through her own talent...

"A middle school student? Have you ever seen a middle school student like you?" Kirito couldn't stand it anymore and couldn't help but speak up. How could a middle school student like you beat his older brother up to the point of being hospitalized?

Give me back my cutest little sister in the world!!

"Shut up!" Suguha immediately bristled, her eyes wide as she stared intently at Kirito. "You're unhappy with my status as a middle school student, aren't you? Who do you think is responsible for my current state? Fine, if you're not happy, let's talk according to the rules of the dojo, let's have a one-on-one fight! Just like you said before, only the victor has the right to speak!"

"Ahem, Ye Zi, calm down! We are all scholars, how can we resort to violence so easily?"

"You chickened out already? You bastard, have you forgotten how you were the senior brother? Fight me! If you're not convinced, beat me until you are! Who told me to use force to resist verbal violence? Who beat us junior brothers and sisters since we were kids?! Say something, you bastard!"

"Cough, those were mistakes made when we were too young. This isn't an era where you can make a living with your fists anymore. We're all scholars... So, my dear sister, when I gave up kendo later, didn't I say that I was wrong? Don't follow my example!"

"Shut up! Do you think saying you're wrong will change the fact that you abandoned us? Don't even think about it, unless you come back with me right now!"

"Ahem..." Kirito chose to ignore the flustered Suguha and looked apologetically at Yukino Yukinoshita, "I'm sorry, this rebellious Kirigaya Suguha is my silly little sister. I'm so sorry for causing trouble for you, senpai!"

Although I don't know what happened after she was knocked unconscious by the heavy blow, considering we've been neighbors for so long, and aside from our only conversation when we first moved here, Yukino Yukinoshita coming to my house now means something bad must have happened between her and her sister. Otherwise, given Yukino Yukinoshita's personality, she would never come here unless absolutely necessary.

"It's alright!" Yukino Yukinoshita shook her head slightly, then looked at Kirito and said, "In other words, Kirigaya-kun, you should have been the senior disciple in the kendo tournament..."

"Yes, that's right! My brother is the strongest swordsmanship genius in the Tiger Dojo!"

"But now, he's dumping all of this on you, isn't he?"

Kirito: I have a bad feeling...

Seeing that the number of recommendation votes is almost 1000, well, I'll update an extra chapter when it reaches 1000.

028

【NO.27 Like Li, a traitor!】

"That's going too far!"

Yukino Yukinoshita looked at Kirito seriously, not in a lecturing manner, but she seemed to be exuding an undeniable aura.

"Kirigaya-kun, are you planning to become a parasite at the bottom of society by leaving such a huge burden like the Tiger Dojo on your sister's shoulders? Although I am not qualified to interfere in your family affairs, as a senior or as a neighbor, I hope you will seriously consider going home to help your sister."

It's a bit strange, but Yukinoshita now seems like someone who doesn't acknowledge the efforts or lifestyles of others, and completely uses her own ideas to cover up others' shortcomings, and this view seems to be perfectly reasonable to her.

Of course, it's not fair to say that Yukino Yukinoshita is wrong. After all, there are huge differences between Yukino Yukinoshita and Kirito, whether in terms of age, experience, or even their views on life. Perhaps in Yukino Yukinoshita's eyes, Kirito, who dumped everything on Suguha, seemed like a coward, but in reality, it's just a difference in lifestyle.

Yukino Yukinoshita... I mean, young! So, she still needs to grow!

Kirito now understands a little better what the Service Club that Hiratsuka Shizuka had told him about was all about. It's like problem children learning from each other, or maybe it's a bunch of noobs fighting each other! Different ideas from different people collide, and then they learn from it which path they should take. Hiratsuka Shizuka... I never thought you could do something like this.

However, the current conflict is unnecessary!

"No, no, no, you're overthinking it! Even if I left, Yezi didn't take on this responsibility. Someone else from Tiger Dojo will still go! The reason Yezi took on this responsibility... is simply because she wants to become stronger, thinking she can break my leg someday." Kirito said, showing he knew his sister very well. "Besides, I've already made plans for my life. Guarding Tiger Dojo is clearly not my destiny. I'm a scholar! I make my living through culture! Don't you guys think it's quite an honor that a cultured person has emerged from Tiger Dojo, a place that relies on fists?"

"Ah, yeah! I suddenly have the idea to make you 'glorious' just once, brother!" Suguha glared at Kirito angrily. "What's so good about drawing anyway? And you said you make a living from culture, have you actually gotten any benefit from it yet?"

"Uh, well... I've only just started preparing..." Kirito turned his head away a little embarrassedly. He had been so confident just now, but now he almost deflated.

"However, I'm all prepared! I'll go talk about it tomorrow..."

"So that means it hasn't started yet!" Suguha gritted her teeth and glared at her brother. "You've been preparing ever since you gave up kendo, and you've been preparing for so long without even starting! My dear brother, how about I finish it for you?"

"Is this a waste of life and time?! Kiritani Rice Worm, is this how you face the sacrifices your sister has made for you?"

Upon hearing Yukino Yukinoshita's words, Kirito's expression immediately became subtle. Others may have the right to say this to me, but not you, Yukino Yukinoshita. Could you please appreciate the sacrifices your sister has made for you?

Thinking of the drunken words of a woman who almost fell asleep on the street one night, Kirito couldn't help but purse his lips. "Senpai, I think you should also think about your own problems regarding this."

"Me? What about me? What do you mean?" Yukino Yukinoshita's eyes narrowed instantly, like a kitten about to attack, exuding a dangerous aura.

Wow, that's really scary! Should I just lie down and surrender right now?

A hint of anger flickered across Yukino Yukinoshita's delicate face. She was right! Yes, Yukino Yukinoshita would never be wrong! That's what she believed, and Kirito's bringing up the topic with her was undoubtedly an admission that she was wrong.

Ah, a conflict still arose. Why can't I control my mouth?

"Actually, it's nothing. If you can put yourself in my shoes a little, you might actually discover something. If you can't figure it out, then try to recall. After all, this is your business, and I don't have the right to say anything, do I?" Kirito smiled slightly. If I say any more, who knows if you'll retaliate like Leaf did and unleash a set of skills on me.

"So, brother, what exactly do you want to do?" Suguha wasn't stupid; she could see the tense atmosphere, so she didn't hesitate to turn the gun back on her brother.

"I want to become a cartoonist!"

"So, what achievements have you made from a few years ago until now?"

"..." Kirito opened his mouth, but no sound came out... How should I put it?

Am I a moderately famous erotic artist?

That doesn't make sense, does it? He abandoned the hobby for over two years; he's probably long forgotten. Even if he still has some fame… how do you describe his identity as an eroge artist?!

They'll definitely get beaten to death!

Giving up kendo to draw doujinshi is simply not the way a normal person would think...

"Can't say it?" Suguha glared at Kirito. "You bastard!!"

Wait, didn't we already talk about this? Why bring it up again? Didn't I just prepare it after I told you? Suddenly, Kirito's lips twitched. Could Yoko have found out something?

Observing Suguha's expression, Kirito thought, "How could my sister have such a poker face?! It doesn't match the anger in her eyes at all! How did you manage that? I don't think I ever taught you how to keep a poker face!"

But without a doubt, Suguha had discovered something, otherwise she would never have lingered on this topic for so long. Surely she didn't want me to tell her myself?

Ero-artist... If it were just Yoko, it wouldn't be a big deal to say it, but given the current situation, Yoko is now planning to drag Yukino Yukinoshita, a customer, into targeting me...

Oh dear! What's going on? They hid it so well... It's perfectly reasonable that Asuna would find out, but Yoko...

Just then, the unlocked door was pulled open, and a person with long hair and an ethereal aura walked in. Their gaze lingered on Kirito for a moment, but when they saw that Kirito was unharmed, a hint of surprise was clearly visible in their eyes.

Without saying a word, he walked into the living room, opened the refrigerator door, took out a box of tomatoes, and headed towards the door that was still slightly ajar...

Seeing the expression on this person's face just now, Kirito finally understood what had happened.

"Like Li, a traitor!"

Kirito: We have a traitor among us!

My relationship with the Thousand Illusions Lolita... (gazing into the distance)... she's my weapon of choice!

029

[NO.28 The War of Wits Between Sister-Complex Players]

"You guys keep talking... I'll go have a chat with that guy!"

Kirito stood up expressionlessly and chased after him.

"...Never mind, I'll go cook first. I just finished washing the vegetables." As she walked towards the kitchen, Suguha turned back to look at Yukino Yukinoshita, who seemed a little lost, and said, "There's a lot of food today. Yukinoshita-senpai, why don't you stay for a meal? Oh, and make yourself at home here. Your brother will be back soon."

"..." Looking at Suguha's ever-changing behavior, Yukino Yukinoshita was momentarily at a loss for words. According to her usual routine, she should still be at school participating in club activities, but after eating two cookies, her stomach was a little upset...

Okay. She wasn't the only one with an upset stomach, so with everyone's approval, the club activities for the day were ended. She even vomited afterwards, and now her stomach is empty; she's definitely hungry, but as for going home to cook… she really doesn't have the energy.

Uh, being a freeloader for once?

However, troubling others is not Yukino Yukinoshita's habit, so she is thinking...

While Yukino was pondering these things, Kirito had already caught the long-haired girl outside the corridor.

"It's not long hair, it's Ryunosuke!" Correcting Kirito's address, the boy who called himself Ryunosuke calmly picked up the tomato in his hand and took a bite.

Yes! This person is indeed a teenager!

Although she has a feminine appearance, her gender is indeed the same as Kirito's. However, because of her long hair, which even reaches past her waist, she gives the first impression of being a girl. Well, speaking of which, if Kirito had long hair, he would probably look similar to Ryunosuke. Even ignoring the fact that they are childhood friends... perhaps just because of this attribute alone, the two would become extremely close friends.

However, Ryunosuke has now become a traitor!

"Damn traitor! You actually revealed my address!" Kirito glared at Ryunosuke, seemingly planning to drag him out for a sparring match.

"Given Leaf's additional threat, revealing your address is the most rational choice! It's better for one to die than two." The boy, whose full name was Ryunosuke Akasaka, appeared very calm, but in reality, his eyes revealed fear, clearly because of Leaf's threat.

"Aren't you afraid of being dragged down with me?" Kirito grinned, making a "I'm impulsive" face. "Do you know how traitors die these days?"

"I don't know if I'll live or die, but if you don't let go, I'll have my maid send you to heaven." Ryunosuke's face flushed slightly, and the pain from his shoulder reminded him that Kirito might really be serious.

"Damn it, Maid-chan!" Kirito was full of remorse. Why did he ever invite this girl to move here? Now that he thinks about it, it was really his own fault!

"...If Maid-chan hears this, you'll never be able to use a computer or phone again in your life." Feeling the grip on his shoulder loosen, Ryunosuke immediately let go. A shut-in can't compare to a sickly lion; after all, he's still a lion no matter what.

"Tsk, I'll let you go when you come to my house for dinner!" Kirito said with a grin, seemingly having thought of something. They say true brothers share both good times and bad, but if someone's going to die... well, they'll go to hell!!

To remain aloof and uninvolved?