The word " life " was very interesting. Separated," life " and " living " were similar in terms of their literal meanings. They also meant to survive. Combining the two into one word, it becomes what we call "life" in our daily life.
I washed the pot, cleaned the place, cut the ingredients, and arranged the things that I needed for tomorrow neatly. When I returned to the ramen shop, I was still sweating profusely. I would be arriving at the night market soon, so I had to get everything ready as soon as possible. Aunt Kyoko was busy preparing the ingredients. It was Friday, and Uncle Yusuke was going to stock up, so time was tight.
There weren't many people ordering ramen at night. Normally, I had to clean up the ramen stand within an hour after school and then make room for the barbecue grill. Although it was a little nondescript, the shop was small.
Feeling the annoying feeling of clothes and sweat sticking together, I silently swallowed to moisten my dry throat. I don't like to talk much when I'm doing things. I'm the one preparing the things in the kitchen. Sakuragi and the others will change the tables outside and arrange them.
"Xiao Jian, go get two boxes of beer.”
"Hey."
Aunt Kyoko's voice interrupted my busy pace. She took out the drinks and placed them in the refrigerator. After looking at the operation of the store, I could finally rest.
Sakuragi Takamiya and Yohei were on duty today. There was one extra person because it was Friday. There was still some time before the evening market. I asked them to help look after the shop and then went home by myself.
The road was filled with office workers rushing home. It was Friday today, so the road conditions were a little too horrible to look at. Fortunately, I lived here and it didn't affect me.
He used the key to open the creaking lock. There was no one in the living room, and the door was locked.
"Little Xin, are you inside?" I knocked on the door.
"…What is it, brother?" After a while, Xiao Xin's voice came through the crack in the door.
"Time to eat." I sighed silently in my heart. This child is really something. Isn't it just a quarrel? He's making it seem like he wants to die.
Usually, during the evening market, Xiao Xin would go to the ramen shop to help take care of Yang Na Nokenta and teach them their homework. The ramen restaurant was a typical Japanese two-story building. The first floor was used as a ramen restaurant, and Uncle Yusuke's family lived on the second floor.
Speaking of the quarrel between Xiaoxin and Miyatsuki, I really didn't know, because I really couldn't figure out what the two of them were arguing about. I thought it was a small matter, but Xiaoxin didn't come to the ramen shop these days, and Mitsuki didn't come on Saturday and Sunday. I had no choice but to figure out the situation first.
"Oh, let me change my clothes first."
It didn't sound like they were in a bad mood from quarreling. Strange, what was going on?
With this thought in mind, I casually took a towel and washed my face. The sweat on my body had long dried, but it was precisely because of this sticky feeling that I felt uncomfortable. I should change my clothes.
I casually opened the trash can and was about to pack it up and throw it away, but the pink packaging inside the trash can instantly attracted my attention.
"Hello, is this Mitsuki? I want to ask if a girl's first period will hurt. What kind of preparation should I do? Should I go to the street to buy that brand of stuff? Also, should I ask Aunt Kyoko for advice?”
"Ah, it's your first time too. I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I'm not talking about you, I'm talking about Xiao Xin.”
"Yes, that should be right. Lil Xin might have come for the first time too. Isn't it a little early? It's indeed a little early compared to you…Eh, no, no, I didn't mean that! Hey! Hey! Miyatsuki, Miyatsuki?"
When I gently closed the phone, turned around, and finally gently faced Xiao Xin who had just left the room, I silently swallowed.
Awkward…I've never felt so awkward before.
There was a strange silence in the living room. Xiao Xin lowered her head, her long bangs covering her face, making it impossible to see her expression. However, her red earlobes told me one thing. My sister was also very embarrassed.
Even though I have been taking care of my sister since I was young, as the saying goes, an elder brother is like a father. After so many years, I even took on the responsibility of being a mother. However, when I encountered such a situation, I realized that my mind was blank and I couldn't even speak.
"Let's go back to the shop first." After a period of silence. Helplessly, he could only return to the shop and finish his work first.
"Yes." Xiao Xin nodded her head like a mosquito and followed behind me.
No wonder she didn't talk these few days. No wonder she didn't go to the ramen shop these few days. No wonder she didn't let me help her wash her clothes these few days. It turns out that my sister is already a little adult.
The complicated emotions in her heart were really complicated. There was a strange feeling that time flew by. Unknowingly, Xiao Xin was already 11 years old.
Miyatsuki was also quite strange. She was two years older than Xiaoxin, but she had only just started to have her period. The two of them bumped into each other at the same time. It could be considered fate.
No matter what, the two of them didn't quarrel. This was also the best ending. However, I felt that it was really necessary to ask Aunt Kyoko for advice or simply let them all go to Aunt Kyoko's place to study.
After all, it's not easy for a man like me to encounter these things. Moreover, I have to guide Xiao Xin properly. Children at this time should be very sensitive.
……
At 10:30, I sat down on the stool after a busy night and let out a long sigh of relief.
Washing, cleaning, preparing tomorrow's ingredients…After I was done with everything, I felt like my soul was floating in the air. The sleeping demon must be a beautiful woman because she had been seducing me.
Aunt Kyoko cooked supper. Other than Sakuragi, everyone was tired and did not have the mood to joke.
It was a simple dish of stir-fried bacon with spinach. The emerald green spinach was very oily. It was stir-fried with the bacon that was already very fragrant without any seasoning. The fragrance assailed the nose and went very well with the rice. Because of the problem of appetite, he personally cooked and stewed the leftovers and excess ingredients with the potatoes.
The soft and fragrant potatoes were paired with all kinds of meat slices, shredded pork, and barbecued beef. The steaming fragrance was gratifying.
"So full…"
"How blissful…"
"As expected, white rice tastes the best after work…"
Everyone finished their supper as if a strong wind was sweeping away the fallen leaves. After eating, they gritted their teeth and stretched. If they were given a cigarette each, Sakuragi Takamiya and the others would be very grateful.
She gently carried the sleeping Yang Na Nokota to the bed. Amidst Kyoko's nagging," Be careful when you go home " and " Sleep early ", she carried the sleepy Xiao Xin on her back. Under the night light, she waved goodbye to the lazy Sakuragi Legion.
Neon lights were still flashing in the surroundings, and the scene was still bustling with traffic. The lights in the mortal world flourished day by day, and the stars in the dark night withered. However, listening to the chirping of insects and feeling the warmth behind him gave him an indescribable sense of warmth.
My day passed just like that. No matter how awkward it was, she was still my sister, wasn't she?
(I've been fixing the computer for the past two days. After fixing the computer, I'll fix the portable hard disk. Is it over?)）
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