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Ever since the incident in that boneyard boundary, much to Hanako's annoyance, Tsukasa had started to frequent around them, more so whenever Nene was there. He didn't know what exactly happened to make his brother suddenly get an interest in his assistant, but one thing's for sure.
He didn't like it at all.
Right now, all he could do today was stand by a far corner of the bathroom, staring menacingly at his brother as Tsukasa made himself comfortable clinging onto Nene, both his arms and legs hooked around her form like it was the most normal thing he was capable of doing.
It also didn't help that Nene didn't seem to be bothered that much, or maybe she was just so used to Hanako doing the same thing that Tsukasa doing it was nothing compared to him?
"Nene, play with me." His twin whined, as Nene sighed for what seemed like the nth time in a row.
"I can't, I'm cleaning right now, Tsukasa-kun."
"Eh—but that's so boring! Is this what Amane's been making you do all the time? If you were my assistant, we'd have so much fun!"
Hanako's eye twitched. Tsukasa gave him a side look, sticking his tongue out at him.
Damn it! Are you trying to steal my assistant away from me?
"Sorry Tsukasa-kun, but I really just can't play with you today." Nene put on an apologetic smile. The apparition groaned, and to Hanako's delight, he finally got off Nene, floating back in the air.
"Take that." Hanako mumbled to himself, feeling quite smug at his brother's disappointed face. Score one for the Honorable No. 7.
"Oh well. Amane, play with me!!" Hanako had to scurry away from the bathroom as Tsukasa began to chase him around, chanting his name repeatedly and arms flapping about.
Nene watched the two brothers from the corner of her eye, shaking her head at them. At least Tsukasa's been somehow behaving lately, which was good, considering the various... things he had done in the past.
Maybe he could still change for the better if she could just encourage him further?
"Eep!" She shrieked when suddenly, the twins tackled her down on the floor, a cackling Tsukasa right on top of her with Hanako on top of him. "Heavy" was an understatement.
"Get off her, Tsukasa!"
"Nope! Nene's so comfy!" The younger twin shook his head, leaning down to rest his head on her shoulder.
"Guys... please get off..." Nene pleaded. Hanako stood up first, peeling off Tsukasa away from her by grabbing him by the back of his clothes.
"Hey, hey, Nene! When am I gonna get a kiss too?" At the unexpected question, Hanako's jaw dropped, and Nene almost did a face fault.
"W-w-w-what do you mean?!" The girl stuttered, arms flailing in different directions. Tsukasa put a finger on his mouth, blinking innocently.
"Haven't you kissed Amane already? When are you gonna kiss me too?"
How did he know about that?! Hanako thought, face reddening at the memory of that day at the rooftop. But no way Nene was gonna give his annoying little brother a kiss! Those were preserved for himself!
Ahem... continuing on...
"Ah, well... I..." Overly flustered, Nene fiddled with her fingers, her eyes averting to the floor. How was she even supposed to respond to that?
"Mm, if you aren't gonna do it... then I will!" Tsukasa wriggled his way out of Hanako's hold, latching onto Nene's waist once more. He grabbed her by the chin; their faces so close they almost touched.
Hanako felt like he was watching the entire world burn.
"W-wait a second! Tsukasa-kun—!!" In a split second, Hanako squeezed himself in between Nene and Tsukasa, putting his palm on his twin's face and pulling Nene to his chest, blocking her sight in the process.
"Hey, Hanako-kun! I can't see a thing!" Nene protested, but her voice was muffled due to being pressed against Hanako, his arm around her head.
Tsukasa pouted. "Amane, why'd you get in my way?! I wanted to see if kisses taste like lemon!"
"I don't know what you're up to... But you're not laying a finger on Yashiro." Both twins went on ahead with an uncomfortably long staring contest, not noticing the squirming girl among them.
"Hanako-kun, let go, I can't breathe—"
Oh shit. Releasing his grip, Hanako let go as Nene pulled away, catching her breath, her hair out of place. Unfortunately for him, Tsukasa was still clinging onto her, just like some sort of koala.
Well two can play that game.
And that's when Nene found herself sandwiched between two twin ghosts, giving each other wide open stares. And if you asked the helpless girl in the middle of all of this, none of this was as fun as it sounded like.
In fact, everything was just a bigger hassle for our poor heroine to deal with from now on.