"No, we didn't do anything, just had a casual chat."

"Really? Just chatting?"

Asuka kept asking repeatedly.

"Of course, just chatting."

"Didn't you do anything else?"

What else could they do in the room if not chatting?

"Well, now that you mention it, it wasn't just chatting."

"Huh...? What else did you do?"

Someone who was calm suddenly got excited again.

"We just had some drinks."

"..."

There was no response for some reason.

"Hey, what's wrong? Is the line cut off or something strange?"

Just as Ryuto was puzzled, a roar suddenly came through the phone.

"Cut off my foot, there's no need to mention about drinking, is there?"

"No, isn't that what Miss Asuka asked me about? I was just answering truthfully..."

"...Well, your attitude of offering truthful answers is good, but really, did you guys not do anything else?"

"Just that."

What exactly was that other thing?

"Well, I'll just believe you for now."

"Oh... thank you for trusting me, Miss Asuka."

"As long as you know... By the way, isn't your stupid brother coming back soon? You're not planning to have dinner there, are you?"

"Naturally, by the way, what did Miss Asuka want from me?"

"Um... nothing much, just wondering where your stupid brother is."

"Huh? If it's nothing important, why look for me?"

"Can't I?"

"No, it's not that, just... You're too idle."

"Don't get the wrong idea, I'm just making sure your stupid brother didn't die outside and cause me trouble."

"Is that so... I'm still alive and well."

"Well... that's a relief. Anyway, hurry back and don't cause me trouble."

Somehow stuttering suddenly.

"Got it."

"Um... in that case, I'll hang up..."

Asuka, who was about to hang up, was suddenly stopped by Ryuto.

"Wait."

"Huh? What is it?"

"I actually have something to ask of you, Miss Asuka."

"Something? Ask me?"

"Yeah."

"It doesn't feel like a good thing. Why should I unconditionally help you, this stupid brother? Don't you know I'm very busy?"

Saying she's busy even though she called herself?

"Since Miss Asuka is busy, let's forget it."

"Huh? Forget it?"

There was surprise in someone's voice.

"Well, not that I need your help, I can ask someone else. I was just asking. Since Miss Asuka is busy, I'll find someone else, even though it's a bit of a hassle... So, I'll hang up first, as I still need to make other calls."

"Wait... wait."

Ryuto, who was about to hang up, was stopped by Asuka.

"Huh? What's up?"

"Don't give up so quickly."

For some reason, she shouted.

"No, didn't Miss Asuka say she's very busy? It's not right to force someone."

"Well... just remembered, actually, I'm not that busy now, just a little, just a little... okay, I'll help you, this stupid brother, a bit..."

"Huh? Weren't you busy just now? How come now..."

And, is there a connection between being busy or not and being able to remember?

"Stop rambling! Just be thankful that I'm willing to help your stupid brother, others won't be as kind as me, so show some appreciation."

"Well, thank you here. Um... for the first time, having a little sister feels really nice."

"As long as you know... Wait, what do you mean by 'for the first time'? Wasn't it good before?"

Although the words were plain, the tone seemed to be menacing.

"Huh? No, it was good before too, just now it's even better, um... yes."

Saying that, Ryuto nodded repeatedly.

"Is... is that so... as long as you know, so what's the request then?"

"That thing."

As he said that, Ryuto couldn't help but squint his eyes.

"In fact..."