It was completely different from the streets of Rome in his memory.
There were very few modern buildings on that street, and there were no convenience stores. There were only brick buildings with bold words.
Even so, the residents here felt as energetic as if they had come to Osaka or Nagoya.
"You're back, brother... What a surprise, you're back early today.”
Suddenly, she heard someone greet her.
There was no need to look at the face. It was the voice of his family who had been together for more than ten years.
"Hey, Jinghua, don't you find what you're saying strange? I've been coming back very early for the past few days. You make it sound like I'm always out at night-"
"It's these few days. However, he didn't come back on Sunday night after leaving on Saturday morning. He must have been slacking off at school on Monday! Where did he go and what did he do?"
His younger sister, who was one year younger, glared at him sternly.
Shizuka Kasanagi, 14 years old. Third year of middle school.
Unlike Baiqi, who was wearing a student uniform, he was not dressed in a uniform.
He was holding a large, eco-friendly shopping bag with vegetables, milk, fresh fish, and all sorts of other things. He probably changed into casual clothes after returning home and went out to buy the things he needed for dinner.
"So, I went to a friend's house to stay for a while. I've said it many times."
The same question had been answered many times since he returned from Italy on Monday.
Bai Qi, who was cowering, said casually.
Although it was a little embarrassing to praise her family, Jing Hua did have a cute face.
However, the younger sister always spoke arrogantly to her older brother, taking care of him like a mother, and scolding him. It was truly a troublesome existence.
"Friends…friends…really…"
"If you have something to say, say it clearly. I don't like to talk in circles.”
Bai Qi said as he took the handbag from his sister's hand.
It wasn't intentional, but it was natural. Perhaps he was influenced by his grandfather when he was young. His so-called habit was really terrifying.
Jing Hua looked at her brother suspiciously.
"In that case, that friend is a girl?”
"…Of course it's a man."
As expected, she could tell that he was lying.
Bai Qi and Jing Hua walked side by side, trying their best to remain calm. However, this little sister of his kept throwing new explosives at his brother, who was silently praying to God in his heart.
"Oh, I see. By the way, who is Erika?"
“——！？”
Baiqi was speechless. How did Jing Hua know that name?？
"Who, who is it…Ah."
"To be honest, I've been keeping quiet until now. When my brother wasn't around on Saturday, that woman called.”
Jing Hua explained calmly like a hunter who was about to shoot down his prey.
It was about a phone call to the Grass Naga family over the weekend.
Jing Hua tried to ask. The other party introduced herself as Erika and greeted her politely.
This time, no matter what, it was necessary to invite your brother, so such an abrupt invitation and so on. Please stay here for a few days and don't worry…
"Is it someone with a beautiful voice or a beautiful face? Brother, what was it like? How old was he? Hey, don't say something stupid like that.”
Jing Hua calmly blocked the escape route.
"These women…" Bai Qi couldn't help but curse his sister and Erika in his heart.
The reason why Elektra made that call was because she wanted to play a prank. Because it was very interesting, it caused a storm in the Grass Naga family.
However, even Jing Hua was fooled by this strategy.
But my sister is very scary.
In these few days, before he had any conclusive evidence, he would let Baiqi do whatever he wanted.
"You lied because you feel guilty? He had expected the same thing as his grandfather. What a surprise. Could it be that her brother also had such characteristics?”
"G-Grandpa, what did you say…?？”
"There must be a complicated reason why you didn't tell me you were going to the girl's place. You should be aware of it yourself. Brother! What happened? An immoral relationship between a man and a woman, snatching love with a knife, and a forbidden love with a beautiful teacher whose age was very different…Anyway, it was like that!”
Jing Hua approached with a competitive look.
Bai Qi shook his head like a rattle-drum as he vehemently denied.
"It's not like I'm your grandfather. How can I imitate such a dangerous thing?”
"Humph! His only direct grandson was his elder brother? Even their faces were similar. Furthermore, it was very possible that she had suddenly realized that she had inherited her grandfather's talent!”
"No! His grandfather's good relationship with women was all thanks to DNA. It was because of his grandfather's personality. It was impossible for his grandson to continue doing such things!”
Why did they have to fight in front of the shops on the shopping street?
The gazes of the surrounding people made the guard feel a little embarrassed.
Jing Hua also felt shy and suddenly lowered her voice.
"…Then, why did you lie? If you didn't do anything wrong, then tell the truth openly.”
"This attitude is really embarrassing. " Erika is a friend of mine who has a complicated fate with me. Yes, I went to her place, but there are other friends with me. It's not like what you suspect." Can you understand this explanation?”
Bai Qi placed his hand on his sister's head and stroked it back and forth.
Jing Hua accepted it with a complicated expression and sighed.
"That's understandable…but don't ever lie in the future. If you're hiding something, your usual attitude and actions will tell.”
"Ahhhh! Let's end this topic here."
Jing Hua smiled embarrassedly after the conversation ended. If it was just this expression, she would be a proud, innocent, and cute sister.
Bai Qi replied with a bitter smile.
"Brother, I used to come home late because of baseball. I practiced from morning to night on Saturday and Sunday. Why didn't he join the sports club after high school?”
"…I'm not in the mood for that yet. I still want to play a little more.”
The sudden change of topic made Baiqi unable to answer.
This was the most difficult question, and he didn't have the confidence to hide it well.
As expected, Jing Hua looked over with a worried expression.
"Does your shoulder…still hurt? I couldn't say it to a layman like you, but even if your shoulder can't do it, you should be able to hit other positions. Ah, sorry, I seem to have said something unnecessary now.”
Jing Hua stopped talking halfway.
…This little sister of his made Baiqi feel a little embarrassed.
It was as if she was very good at talking. When it was important, her mouth would become very clumsy. These places were very similar to his brother.
"Hmph, nosy. I'm just not interested in joining a sports club. So, I don't plan to join the sports department or the baseball club, understand?”
Bai Qi stroked his sister's head once more.
She wasn't sure which of the words she heard were true, but Jing Hua still nodded silently. Perhaps compared to her brother, her sister was much smarter, so she wouldn't say anything when she didn't need to.
However, there were some facts that even Jing Hua did not notice.
Because he had become Campione, his right shoulder, which could only throw weak balls, had become a strong shoulder. This was a gift from an illogical regenerative ability.
Before entering high school, Bai Qi had given up on baseball due to his injury.
The reason for not playing baseball now was different from back then. Because his body was abnormal, it was against the spirit of an athlete.
The high school baseball club was a weak club that had lost in the first round for many years.
Even so, he often watched them chase after the white ball with envy. If he joined them, he probably wouldn't be allowed.
It was the price he had to pay to save his life. Perhaps he shouldn't have made such a simple decision.
Around 6 PM, Baiqi and Jing Hua returned to their home.
Because it used to be a second-hand bookstore, the entrance to the front of the house was a revolving glass door.
The house that was inherited from before the war was a two-story wooden building.
The old building had been rebuilt three times and was now more comfortable to live in.
When the elder brother and younger sister entered the house together, their grandfather, who had a deep voice, came out to welcome them.
"Aiya, the two of them came back together. It's rare.”
said his grandfather, Ichiro Kusanagi, who was staring at the ancient books on the bookshelf.
Because the place that was still a shop many years ago had several layers of ancient books and bookshelves. Books that could not be disposed of when it was closed were placed on top as the current collection.
Even so-
Standing among the ancient books, his grandfather was still the same as before.
She was dressed in clean clothes and her speech and behavior were very intellectual and steady. Although he was over 70 years old, he was still very charming. He was probably a very generous man.
Since a long time ago, his grandfather had taken care of his grandson on behalf of his mother, who was often away from home due to work.
She tirelessly did the housework, took care of it very carefully, and cooked every day.
If he was purely a grandfather, there was nothing wrong with him.
"In other words, Jinghua has finally captured Bai Qi? What was the result?"
"I feel like I'm holding back. Her brother insisted that they were just ordinary friends. From today onwards, they would observe the operation to see if it was true or false, and then interrogate him again.”
"…You two, don't say such disturbing words.”
A grandfather who could see through the situation just by looking at his grandchildren's faces.
A lack of trust in her brother's words, a competitive sister.
His mother, who was currently not here, and his father, who was living separately due to the divorce, formed Bai Qi's family.
"Jinghua, you should know when to stop. In my memory, it is not strange for Bai Qi to stay outside at his age.”
"Don't confuse me with Grandpa! I dated a widow when I was still a student, stayed in a geisha's house, and didn't go to school for two weeks. I definitely wouldn't do that!”
Baiqi said, finding it hard to accept that he and his grandfather were the same.
However, such an answer lacked authenticity.
"Who spread that rumor? Even I studied very hard when I was a student. I hope you don't believe strange rumors.”
His grandfather smiled and changed the topic with an indifferent attitude.
This smile seemed to be saying," Don't be so stubborn. Relax a little."”
His grandfather, Ichiro, seemed to be quite an idle person.
He still cared so much about his face after he got old because he missed the past.
Baiqi thought to himself,'I should listen to some of my grandfather's stories when he was young.'
So that was the case. If it wasn't for the manager's ridiculous life, he wouldn't have become such a carefree old man.
"Then, did Jinghua go shopping to prepare dinner? Can the two of you come and help?”
Grandfather said simply, changing the subject as if nothing had happened.
The people in this area were really free and easy. Everyone knew how to treat people.
Jing Hua was also very clear, so she did not nag her grandfather. Because the people they treated were different. Instead, she was very strict with her brother.
If he had at least half of his grandfather's cleverness, he wouldn't lose to his sister and Erika…
Baiqi often fantasized about obtaining something that he did not have.
Dinner plates were arranged on the dining table in the living room.
Dry-roasted rockfish and bamboo shoots, octopus and radish dishes, hand-made Japanese sauce, full salads, rice, miso soup, and so on. It was a dish centered around Japanese cuisine.
His grandfather, who prepared breakfast and dinner, was very good at cooking.
After tasting the radish and three-leaf miso soup, it was the same elegant seasoning as before. The bean paste had an ordinary taste, but it was not delicious yet.
"Huh? When did Grandpa make pickles?”
"How strange. I only remember that Grandma used to make this.”
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