"Hmph! Big dummy of a brother! I wore this specially for you, and that's the attitude you give me?"

"Alright, alright. Whatever you say."

"No way! You have to promise me one thing before I forgive you. Not one single thing!"

"Mhm, mhm. I agree to anything."

Yuxuan shot up excitedly, grabbing my hand—the blanket slipping to the floor.

"Really? Then tonight, I’m sleeping with you, brother!"

I instantly regretted it. *Why did I agree so fast?* Who knew she’d ask for *this*?

Well… not entirely unreasonable. Suddenly becoming a girl must’ve shaken her sense of security. But sharing a bed with a girl? That’s… tricky.

*What if something… reacts weirdly tomorrow morning…?*

『No need to explain, brother. I was a boy once too~ I know a little… If you want to, it’s okay! Because it’s you!』

I shook my head hard, banishing those impure thoughts.

"Fine, you can sleep with me—but under separate blankets."

Yuxuan nodded instantly. "Yes! Perfect! I’ll grab the quilt now!"

I ruffled her hair. "I’ll get it. You’ll catch a cold running around."

The moment I said that, she pounced onto my bed and burrowed under the covers.

Peeking out with a radiant smile, she chirped, "Brother’s the best~"

I grunted and turned to leave.

*Since when did she learn to act cute? Is this natural talent or a side effect? Dangerous… At this rate, I’ll start preferring her as a sister. She might even refuse to change back. Time to draft… ‘The Sister’s Manliness Training Plan.’*

Lost in thought, I reached her room in no time.

I flicked the light on—then immediately switched it off.

Clothes everywhere. Especially underwear. Flying like confetti. As a pure-hearted person, I shouldn’t touch them. Not that I mind *her*… but my body physically—no, *mentally*—can’t handle it.

Imagine holding lingerie worn by a burly guy. How would *you* feel?

*Exactly. It’s purely physiological. I absolutely do NOT see Yuxuan as a real girl!*

…Though why does this room smell so sweet? No, no—must be my imagination. I’ve heard delicate boys like Yuxuan have a natural boyish scent.

*Ah. Makes sense. Phew. I don’t see her as a girl.*

Finally, I grabbed her quilt and headed back.

The second I stepped in, Yuxuan’s voice whined from the bed. "Brother~ Why’d it take so loooong?"

"I was…" *Almost slipped.* "Needed the bathroom first. But don’t worry—I washed my hands thoroughly."

She mumbled into my pillow.

"What was that, Yuxuan?"

She lifted her head, scooting toward the inner edge of the bed. Patting the outer space, she beamed: "Come on, brother! Hurry up and sleep already!"