Chapter 2

This is a story from when I was finally in my teens.

"Big sister, big sister"

At that time, Sophina was already clinging to me from behind.

"Sorry, Sophina. I'll play with you after I finish studying."

"Puu. I understand..."

Sophina puffed out her cheeks but obediently listened.

She sat in the chair opposite, swinging her dangling legs, and shifted her gaze to the notebook I was writing in.

Even though it was probably not interesting at all, she observed the words I was writing with keen interest.

"Big sister, why are you studying?"

"To become smarter. And to help Oswald in the future."

"...Are you really going to get married, big sister?"

When I mentioned her fiancé, Oswald, Sophina frowned.

Then, as if reciting a set phrase, she said:

"A man like that doesn't suit you, big sister. He doesn't even know how blessed he is; he's just a fool."

"Hey. You shouldn't speak ill of others."

I tapped her forehead lightly to scold her.

I never dreamed that Sophina's criticism would turn out to be spot on at that time.

"Big sister, I want to study too."

"It's too early for you, Sophina."

"But if we study together, I can spend more time with you. I'll go ask father."

As if she had come up with a brilliant idea, Sophina flitted out of the room.

And the next day.

Sophina really started to join in the studies.

Father believed that if one had the desire to learn, they should be allowed to, even if the material was not suitable for their level.

Despite the expectations that she wouldn't be able to keep up due to her age, she proved them all wrong.

"Amazing, Sophina."

When I patted her head, my adorable little sister clung to me happily.

"Hehe... Now I can be with big sister."

From then on, every time I learned something new, Sophina wanted to learn it too.

She didn't have a fiancé and only needed to meet the minimum educational requirements.

Despite this, she chose the same, very strict path as I did.

When she decided to start combat training as well, I confronted Father, thinking it was going too far.

"Father! Combat training is too early for Sophina!"

"Training is a good thing."

Father refused to retract his statement.

So I tried to persuade Sophina.

"Sophina, you don't need to do combat training. You don't have to."

"Thank you for your concern, big sister. But I want to do it."

She usually listened to everything I said, but this time she was stubborn and wouldn't budge.

"Why are you going this far?"

"I want to be like you, big sister. That's all."

Sophina, like me, pushed herself to the limit and learned the same things as I did.

Friends would say, "She's after your position. Be careful," and rumors of our discord would spread, but that wasn't true.

"Big sister, look!"

"Oh, you've done the same hairstyle as me again?"

"Yes! I love big sister so much!"

Sophina was genuinely just a "big sister's girl."

---

"Sophina, I heard you could see me first, so I came. What was that just now?"

Shaking Oswald violently, Sophina.

I said she was just a "big sister's girl," but there was one point that wasn't normal.

That is... as you can see, Sophina goes berserk without any restraint when it comes to me.

When I was still attending a girls' school, there was a young lady who didn't like me.

She and her group would say mean things and pick fights with me.

While I didn't care what they said, my sister was different.

--- I'll talk to them~

While smiling, Sophina went to confront the young lady.

The next day, the bullying stopped abruptly.

There were countless other instances where someone who showed me hostility was "dealt with" by Sophina.

She's really just a cute girl... unless it involves me.

"Stop being silent and say something, you idiot! What happened to your confident chatter just now? Ahn!?"

"Sophina, your language."

"...Oh, I'm so sorry."

When I scolded her, Sophina blushed and smiled.

If she weren't intimidating a grown man, that expression alone could make anyone fall for her.

"Big sister, just to confirm, is what this... Oswald said true?"

Sophina quickly corrected herself.

What was she about to say just now?

I'm afraid to ask, so I let it slide.

"Yes, it's true—"

"—It's a lie! All of it is a lie!"

Oswald raised his hands like a wind-up doll, showing his full surrender.

"Breaking off an engagement with a woman as charming as Rayla? There's no way I'd do that seriously! It was just... a joke!"

"‘O Spirit, guide this one to the scorching Mizuchi’"

"Ahhh!?"

Suddenly, a heat source appeared, distorting the scenery around Oswald.

Oswald rolled on the floor, writhing in agony.

Sophina has an affinity for heat and fire magic.

While powerful, it's difficult to handle, but she uses it effortlessly.

This is solely due to her hard work.

"Even if it was a joke, it's too much. Dance until you spontaneously combust."

"Sophina, that's going too far."

"Big sister was hurt, so there's no way to make amends other than death."

Sophina said this with a straight face.

I don't mind that she's a "big sister's girl," but this degree of devotion is a source of worry.

"I'm fine."

"Really?"

"Yes. Thanks to you, I'm awake and feeling much better. Thank you."

This is true.

Years of effort were in vain, but seeing Oswald squirm made me feel better.

He made several problematic statements, and breaking the engagement might be possible if we followed the procedures.

"Big sister..."

Sophina narrowed her eyes in delight and threw herself into my chest.

"By the way, I forgot to say this. Welcome back."

"Yes, I'm back."

I patted her head, and Sophina pressed her head against my chest.

"Oh, I forgot."

I released the heat spell on Oswald.

"I'll forgive you for this. Be grateful to your merciful big sister."

"O...o..."

Sophina, in a voice so sweet it's hard to believe it's the same person who just intimidated Oswald, said:

"Big sister, can we take a bath together today? And... can we sleep in the same bed?"

Oswald, realizing he was no longer in her sights, collapsed and glared at me... only at me.

"Sure. Father and Mother aren't home today, so let's spend some time alone as sisters."

"Yay♪"

...The commotion seems likely to continue.

With that premonition, we left the room.

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