"So... Ruosui, you want to become a Superhero, and October, you want to be a Superhero's butler?" Liuhua Jing pushed her glasses up slightly on her nose bridge, gazing at her younger siblings. She felt a trace of strangeness at their choices. His sister aimed to be a hero due to her Superhero powers, while his brother chose butler work out of personal interest.
Indeed, after accumulating enough experience, Mirror October finally wanted to try the intriguing role of a Superhero butler. It coincided perfectly with his sister Ruosui Jing becoming a Superhero—a rather amusing coincidence. Male host work—no, psychological counseling—shared many similarities with being a butler.
"I object!" Ruosui Jing blurted out first, her face flushed red. She absolutely wouldn't allow Mirror October, working in such a shameless job, to tarnish her sacred, ideal career! How could a Superhero accept a male host—a shameless guy—as their butler? Her fury, burning to bite him a few times, reminded him of so many people: equally foolish, equally nonsensical.
"Ruosui, sit down." An older sister remained an older sister. Liuhua Jing's words made Ruosui obey despite her reluctance. Yet her glare at Mirror October stayed fiercely hostile.
"Yes, I'll become a butler. I decided recently," Mirror October said calmly after learning his sister's ambition. "All my past jobs prepared me for this. Even self-studying now, I'm confident I'll be qualified. Rest assured."
Superhero butlers emerged alongside Superhero culture's rapid dominance. Superheroes were human—they felt joy, sorrow, pain, depression. They needed skilled butlers to ease worries and handle trivial tasks. Typically, Superheroes and butlers shared intimate bonds: lovers, friends, family. Top-tier Superhero butlers were even more sought-after than Superheroes themselves! Not everyone could do it; it demanded terrifying insight into human nature and ironclad self-restraint.
Mirror October folded his hands, offering Liuhua a soothing, healing smile. Truly, his appearance was impeccable. His looks were beautifully refined—neutrally elegant yet unmistakably masculine. His pupils, often called "blood-dripping gemstones" by regulars, were mesmerizingly captivating. How to describe him? Like a winter day shimmering with cold, dazzling light.
His black, slightly long bangs brushed past his ears, silky-smooth and radiant as if glowing in the café's haze. Pale skin paired perfectly with delicate features. Alluring crimson eyes stayed lazily half-open, clear yet icy within. Thin lips pressed slightly, matched with a crisp black uniform over a thin white tee revealing his collarbone. Every detail radiated restrained allure, stirring hidden desires. Combined with his focused seriousness and mysterious aura, many women—and men—marveled at his delicate beauty.
No wonder his host club business boomed wildly, forcing him to reject repeat customers—a near-impossible feat in that industry. Only Mirror October, treating work as a hobby, dared such arrogance without fearing offense. With his looks and human insight, butler work seemed tailor-made for him.
"Since you've decided, October... perhaps you and Ruosui can go together," Liuhua Jing said after a pause, watching her unshakable brother. She sighed inwardly. Gentle as a neighborly elder brother, yet as his sister, she saw the bone-deep chill hidden beneath his wintry warmth.
"I refuse to go with someone like him!!" Ruosui finally snapped, slamming her fist hard on the table. She'd never accept this shameless traitor who abandoned Director Grandpa's teachings! Even death wouldn't make her acknowledge Mirror October!
The outburst startled Liuhua. Her lively sister had disliked Mirror October before but never this fiercely. "Ruosui, October is your brother..."
"I don't accept it! He's no brother of mine! Sis, look at him—the dirty money he earns... the orphanage uses it all! Grandpa died without compromising on that! Mirror October defiled everything!!" She roared, almost sobbing. As the most faithful believer among them, she couldn't tolerate filth trampling her core ideals. Unforgivable.
Mirror October stayed silent, as if deaf to her rage. He'd long grown used to prejudiced stares. No child throwing tantrums here. Yet his quietness only fueled Ruosui's fury. She knew it was unreasonable—everyone needed that money—but how could she accept it? The idealistic Mirror October she remembered was gone. She stormed out, slamming the door behind her.
"...October, Ruosui isn't blaming you," Liuhua murmured, gripping his slightly cold hand tightly. She refused to let his heart turn equally icy. They all saw it: Ruosui blamed her own helplessness. If only she'd gained Superhero powers sooner...
"Don't worry, sis. I'm not a kid," Mirror October replied softly, feeling her warmth. His faint smile never wavered. He gently squeezed her delicate hand back. Liuhua Jing was exceptionally gentle—almost foolishly so, yet never unpleasant. His steady smile eased her worries, but gazing at his handsome face so close, she felt a pang of jealousy. Jealous of whoever he'd serve as a butler. This was her brother. Only her brother.
"October..."
"Hmm, sis?"
"I... I'll support you." I love you so much...
