Dumped by One, Chased by Another? My Ex's Sister Is a Gal and She's Coming for Me - Chapter 89

December 24th.

What day is that, you ask?

The answer is, of course—Christmas Eve.

What comes to mind when you hear “Christmas” varies from person to person.

Cake, chicken, presents, family… or perhaps—someone special.

“At the very least, for me right now, the most important person is Haruki.”

Naturally.

How could I ever neglect Haruki, my girlfriend?

No matter what anyone says, that fact is unshakable.

As long as there’s love between us.

Well, the only reason I’m reaffirming that out loud… is because I’m hesitating. Just a little.

Right now, I’m standing in front of the Ayase family’s guest house.

Behind this door are the three members of the Ayase household.

Yes—three. Let’s not get that part wrong.

“Okay, calm down. Just act natural, like I always do when I’m with Haruki and her family.”

“What are you up to?”

“GAH!!”

A whisper from behind nearly made me collapse.

I staggered, barely managing to keep my balance.

Honestly—what a pathetic display.

“Haruki, you scared me half to death.”

“Ahaha, sorry. Are you okay?”

She hadn’t expected me to be that surprised. Haruki looked genuinely apologetic.

“Yeah, I’m fine. I was just a little nervous, but now it’s gone—thanks to you.”

“Phew, that’s good! Alright, let’s go in.”

Her face lit up, and she gently pushed me forward from behind.

Even though she wasn’t applying much force, somehow my feet naturally moved.

“Whoa, why are you pushing me? And wait—how did you even sneak up behind me like that?”

“Well, I saw you standing there deep in thought in front of the guest house, so I thought I’d play a little prank.”

“Did you have to prank me though?”

I tilted my head internally.

Not that I disliked it—not at all—but I’ll admit, it made me a little self-conscious.

Having someone playfully tease me like that… it’s not something I’ve experienced often, so I sometimes don’t know how to respond.

“Fufufu. Everything’s ready to welcome you, you know?”

“I’m looking forward to it. Honestly, I’ve been excited since last night.”

“O-oh? What exactly were you looking forward to, Kengorou?”

“Hm. I’m not even sure. But as long as you’re there, Haruki, that’s more than enough.”

“Ugh, that’s such a cheat line.”

Haruki turned her face away, clearly flustered.