.:Lovely Mystery:.Brothers Conflict

Chapter 1 - Attempts and Cold shoulder?

Each of these new people fit mama’s description perfectly. Reiko could easily identify who was who. They had all taken to stare at her curiously. She didn’t say anything and stared back. Miwa smiled as she watched her children interact. She hoped they all got along. Reiko looked like she could really use a friend when she had first met her. She was sure this group would help her bloom into a lovely young lady.

“Everyone this is Reiko. The newest Asahina! Reiko these are my sons and daughter” miwa then went on to point at each one and telling her their names. Reiko just nodded not wanting to say she already connected their faces to a name.

The boys were all curious of their new sister. Her blank expression was a bit unnerving to them. They never saw a girl act like that before. Well, only the few weird ones. Tsubaki smiled brightly, he thought she was a cute one despite the look she was giving them. Her hair was pulled up into twin tails with blue ribbons.

Her eyes were almond colored and were framed with thick eyelashes. He wondered what she was like. Azusa thought she was the anti-social type. It didn’t look like she wanted to talk to them at all. Quite the opposite, it looked like she just wanted to leave.

 Kaname smiled sensing her discomfort. She seemed taken aback by the number of new siblings and he didn’t blame her. There WAS a lot of them. Well, he just had to make sure his new baby sister was comfortable.

Chi was eager to converse with her but maybe it was too soon? They all wanted to approach her but were at a loss of how to do so. Fuuto smirked, she seemed like a nice challenge. He wanted to see what was behind that emotionless expression.

“Hello reiko-nee! I’m Wataru!” yelled the young boy as he launched himself into her arms. The girl stumbled back in surprise and looked at him with wide startled eyes. He hugged her tightly, “We’re gonna have lots of fun now nee-chan!” he giggled digging his head on her tummy.

Reiko held her arms up unsure how to respond. She didn’t interact much with kids since they never seemed to like her. “ H-hello Wataru-kun” she said softly making him look up at her in awe. His big sister had a soft sweet voice. He grinned at her and pulled her towards the others.

The older boys smiled at the sight. Wataru definitely knew how to approach people. Chi stood up and bowed to the girl, “Its really nice to meet you Reiko-chan! I’m Ema” she said standing up again. Reiko stared at her, “Yes, pleasure to meet you as well”.

Reiko felt arms wrap around her from behind, “Hello, baby sister~ Let’s play ne?” the person said nuzzling her hair. Reiko pinched the skin on his hand, “Oww! Oww! Reiko-chan! That hurts!” cried Tsubaki. She pulled his hand off her and pushed him away, “I don’t like being touched by weird people” she said bluntly causing the others to laugh.

“I’m not weird! And you let Wataru hug you!” he pouted.

“Wataru’s cool” she said blandly. Wataru cheered, “Haha, Tsubaki-nii is lame!” he chanted.

“Brat! I am not lame!”

Reiko sighed, this group was definitely loud. She even felt a headache starting. Another male approached her while the previous two argued.  “Reiko-chan I’m sorry about Tsubaki he’s a bit clingy.” Said the male. No kidding! Tsubaki was more than just clingy.

“It’s fine.” She said and then approached her miwa, “miwa-san could you show me to my room? I feel a bit tired” reiko said quietly. Miwa frowned, she wanted her new daughter to talk more with her sons but she guessed it would be no good to rush things. “Alright, follow me” the room was fairly normal. She plopped onto her bed and sighed, “Hmm, a rowdy bunch but perhaps they can help me?”

Meanwhile downstairs

“hmm, did reiko leave?” asked Tsubaki finally noticing the missing girl. “She left 20 minutes ago, idiot” yusuke said running a hand through his hair. Tsubaki twitched, first he gets called lame and now he’s and idiot? “Reiko-chan has had an exciting day.

I felt the same way when I first got here too” chi said smiling. The others smiled back, “Yes, that was an exciting day too wasn’t it?” azusa muttered. That fateful day when a beautiful young lady came into their lives.

“Alright, lets prepare dinner! Reiko-chan is sure to be hungry when she wakes up from he rnap” miwa said coming down the stairs. “mama, I’m curious why did you suddenly bring reiko home?” asked Natsume. Miwa smiled, “well, I thought she could use a family. She seemed lonely as I’m sure you could tell.” They nodded, “well, I like her” Wataru said kicking his feet.

“…ko.”

“mmmph….”

“…eiko”

I felt something shaking me. I finally got a good nap so why is this person trying to wake me up.

“Reiko! Its dinner time!” the voice urged. My eyes slowly fluttered open. I stared at the persons blurry image until it came into focus, “Ema, what do you want?” she smiled sheepishly, “Uh, well its dinner time. So I was told to come get you” she said stepping away from my bed as I sat up.

“I’m not hungry.” I answered and grabbed the remote to my tv. Ema frowned, this was supposed to be a family dinner. Why didn’t she want to participate? “B-But it’s a family dinner. Everyone is going to be there. Well except mama and papa. They had to leave again.” Ema said sadly.

I paused, they were already gone? They didn’t even come say goodbye. Some parents just leaving their new kid along in a house of strangers.  I shook my head. These people weren’t that different from my past adoptees then if they just leave after the first day. Judging by their kids I thought they were a bit more attentive but as usual I was wrong.

Well, no matter. This just makes everything easier. No attachments means I can focus on my goal. I was social when I met them but that’s as far as I go. I need to focus now that I’ve met them. “No thank you. Maybe some other time” I told ema who had gotten up to leave. “Oh, okay.” Ema replied not wanting to push her new sister into something she didn’t want to do.

I watched her leave. She looked disappointed but I didn’t care. She’s putting to much faith into a relationship forming between us just cause were girls. I shook my head, she’s obviously not used to being rejected. She’s probably a bit spoiled. I turned my attention back to my t.v.

It’s for the best, Reiko. You’ll never achieve your dream worrying about some girl’s sadness.