Reimi Katsuragi pointed her finger at Ryuto.

"Huh? Me?"

Did I hear wrong?

Ryuto asked with a puzzled expression, pointing at himself.

"That's right."

Reimi nodded in response.

...

It seems like I didn't hear wrong...

Damn, why didn't I mishear, no, why didn't she say it wrong?

But it's useless to dwell on these thoughts, so Ryuto started to decline.

"Why me? I can't even drive."

"I said earlier, this person doesn't need to know how to fly a plane."

Hmm...

That excuse won't work.

"Anyway, I can't do it, no matter what."

Seeing Ryuto hesitating, Reimi seemed a little unhappy.

"I don't know the reason, but even though you said you can't, you've beaten me before. Based on that, you're already qualified."

Damn, what kind of logic is this? Is this how the logic of geniuses works? It feels like you just want revenge, and it's personal revenge at that.

Although I really want to curse.

"That was just a coincidence, really just a coincidence."

But Ryuto could only smile wryly and shake his head.

"Even if it was just a coincidence, it doesn't change the fact that if you're an Amagi, you should accept it."

Hey, hey, what kind of logic is this? Why is it related to the surname again?

I go...

"I said, only those with the surname Amagi can do it."

Reimi didn't give in at all, making such a firm declaration.

Hey, hey, is now the time to be stubborn?

Can't you at least consider the current situation? It's about the safety of everyone's lives.

"Oh, right."

Suddenly, Ryuto came up with an idea.

"If it's someone with the surname Amagi, then I can do it too."

"What?"

Reimi obviously didn't understand yet.

"There's still someone with the surname Amagi, my little sister."

"..."

Reimi, who had been caught off guard, was speechless.

Asuka, who got involved in the conversation, couldn't sit still.

"Hey, what are you, stupid brother, talking about?"

"That's right, Asuka, I believe you can do it. I trust you."

Ryuto said, hugging Asuka's thigh, to be precise, his left leg, as the literal meaning suggests, in a kneeling position.

"Hey, you stupid brother, are you just trying to push me out?"

"No, why would I do that? How could your brother be so shameless? I just think this position suits you best, and I myself am not suitable."

After all, if this arrangement is followed, it may reveal some flaws. Although Ryuto doesn't know the true intentions behind Reimi's request for him to operate the plane, he is already under suspicion, and he doesn't want any more surprises. So, no matter what, he can't agree to it because...

He doesn't want to go to jail!

No, the reason he doesn't want to go to jail is not because he would eat prison food or have a criminal record that would affect his future life.

Simply because, if I go to jail, I won't be able to read comic books or play games anymore. Yes, this is more important than anything else. Let there be a criminal record, let it all go to hell.

"Enough with the pretty words, let me go, you idiot brother."

Asuka tried to break free, but Ryuto had no intention of giving up and angrily clung onto her leg.

"No, these are not just pretty words, they are sincere words from the bottom of my heart. They are undeniable and there is nothing more real than this."

"Who would believe that?"

Asuka even started hitting him.

Damn it...

Do you have to be so aggressive? I'm just asking for a favor, and why are you putting in so much effort? Don't you know that I have low defense?

Although I really want to criticize, Ryuto still didn't let go.

"I'm begging you, Asuka, there is no one else left except for you."

Tears were even flowing down his face.

"My dear sister, I can only rely on you now, only you."

"...Hmm, who would believe that!"

For some reason, although Asuka's answer sounded determined, there was a hint of hesitation, and Ryuto didn't miss it.

Let's give it another shot.

Ryuto took advantage of his victory.

"Really, as long as you agree, I will do anything, no matter what it is..."

Ryuto didn't finish his sentence.

"What..."

Asuka made a surprised sound.

For some reason, Asuka suddenly stopped moving and asked in a strange tone.

"Really?"

...Although I don't know what this sentence is asking, it seems like there's hope. So Ryuto kept agreeing.

"That's right, absolutely, please trust me, I will never lie to you, my dear sister."

"Um... okay then, you have to keep your word."

For some reason, Asuka widened her eyes inexplicably, let out a sob, and rarely agreed.

"Ah..."

On the side, Miyuki, for some reason, just sighed helplessly while rubbing her forehead.

Well, that's not the point.

"...Alright, alright, alright, it's a deal."

And Ryuto...

Although he didn't understand what specific promise he was making, as long as things were about to be successful, it was impossible for him to ruin his prospects. So, despite not understanding, Ryuto continued to cheer.

Anyway, let's solve the immediate problem first.

Although the answers of the two were somewhat mismatched, incredibly, the conversation somehow concluded...

Well, anyway, let's consider this matter settled.

So Ryuto quickly stood up.

"This should be enough."

He said to Reimi Katsuragi like this.

Although Reimi Katsuragi felt a little unwilling, she didn't throw a tantrum at this critical moment and just sighed helplessly.

"This will do."

Finally, everything was arranged, and the others left the cockpit so as not to disturb them.