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It was 12 am, a normal time for Shiho to be awake. She just got out of her Sekai, and now was in her room. The tatami mats were blue under the moonlit night as she went to her bed, made and clean. Her bass was in its case, with a note that says, “Replace Strings by May 17th”. Her desk was messy with homework, journaling, notes, and music. As she laid in her bed and made it for her comfort, she felt calm for once. She was about to just fall asleep thinking that the universe finally did it her way, when the universe- or her sister had other ideas.
“Shii~chan? What are you doing up this late? What was that?” Shizuku yawned. Shiho could ask the same question; What was Shizuku doing this late? She came home from practice early today so there was no reason to be up this late, according to shiho. What if she is getting harmed? Is she getting trafficked? Shiho worries sometimes- no most times about Shizuku, even if shiho’s sis gets too close to comfort because of that worry. This is because if Shizuku gets out of safety, everyone gets out of safety. Including Shiho.
Shiho asks, “What do you need?” It could just be something like a lack of water. But her sister pre-prepares for bed every night. Something must be happening. Shiho went out of her bed hazily, whilst slipping on her house shoes she again asked, “What do you need.” It was a demand to Shizuku, someone who was willing to talk, of course.
“Oh, I was just getting my emergency inhaler… I had a hard time breathing”. Shizuku explained, “It’s in my bag.” Shizuku had asthma, something that doesn't really change her, but when she was in elementary school, she had her first attack. When her parents realized she had this disability they were in shock, Shiho was too, but she thought it was like saki’s illness, so young shiho was more confused than anything. Asthma can be controlled, using a daily inhaler and breathing exercises, it wasn't like Saki’s illness, but wasn’t an allergy (though could be caused by allergy), Recently the Hinomori’s found mold in their house and Shiho wonders if that was the reason for her sister’s slight attack. “Shii-chan? Want to… come with me?”
“Alright…” Shiho responded, She only wanted to come because there is still a lingering lack of reason Shizuku was up this late, even through her obliviousness.
The sisters arrived at the bag hanger, where Shizuku’s bag was planted. Shizuku maneuvered her hands to make sure they didn't go into the genkan. She put it here because she had to leave early for practice the next morning, (oh wait its 12 am it’s already morning) a decent move if Shizuku didn’t have a hard time breathing tonight. Shizuku put the bag down on the floor and opened the pocket where her inhaler was stationed.
Shizuku had taken her inhaler and almost went back into her room, but then she started violently coughing at her door. Shiho rushed to her sister to make sure she didn’t go to urgent care. Someone had opened the door but then it seemed that one of her nightmares came true, but maybe not. There was a boy. Not just any boy, but not a stalker or a creepy guy. It was…
“SHIZU-KUN?! ARE YOU OKAY HONEY?!” Tsukasa yelled in worry. Yes, Tsukasa Tenma was the boy.
Him? Really?? Pet name already? How long- Wait now's not the time for that. Shiho had so many questions but Shizuku had to be on her mind, due to her situation, like Saki, Shizuku was wheezing and coughing. Shiho grabbed her sister's lifeline (not really, but she had a big day tomorrow.) and gave it to Tsukasa, who was trying to figure out what was happening.
“Shake it then, and remove the cap. When she breathes out, put it to her mouth and press the button on the top.” Shiho instructed the boy in front of her. Tsukasa did exactly what Shiho told him to and Shizuku grabbed the emergency inhaler when he pressed the top.
As shizuku was regaining her natural breathing, Shiho said, “Well at least she’s dating someone that isn’t a danger”
“...Thank you! I.. should have been more quiet though, I might have woken some neighbors.” Tsukasa replied to the thing Shiho was saying to herself.
“Just… Why now? And why you, your… ugh… I thought she was lesbian…” Shiho sighed. To her, Tsukasa was a loud, cocky, obnoxious person. Yes, he was Saki's brother, but that would be the only reason Shiho is friends with him. Now he’s with her sister, and she’s confused. They always were the mom and dad when Leo/need were playing house as kids, plus Tsukasa normally snaps out of his “I am a world future star” attitude (like how cocky he is) when around Shizuku, so Shiho should have seen this coming.
When Shizuku recovered, she said, “Shii-chan, I’m all…” she looked around and noticed Tsukasa near her arm, looking like how he would when Saki had fallen on the ground when they were kids. “I- I can explain!! Shii-” Shizuku panicked at the realization her sister made.
“Go to bed. He can stay… If he wants.” Shiho answered the unsaid question, then asked a question of her own.. so she can ask more questions. “Can we talk in the morning?”
“Of course Shii-chan!” Shizuku replied.
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“Are you alright?,” Tsukasa said in a low, protective, tone.
The two lovers were now in Shizuku’s bed, cuddling each other as they were talking. They never had sex, but they were making out before Shizuku started having a hard time breathing
“I am fine now, Kasa.” Shiho answered Tsukasa's question, but something was on her mind. “Shii-chan knows now… I think it’s time we make it public” or at least to our group.” Shizuku stated tiredly, “But… I am still an idol, what about my toxic fans? Or shippers?”
Tsukasa just blatantly stated, “I will deal with them, you are safe with me.”
Shizuku giggled at his answer, and then kissed him on the lips passionately. Shizuku and Tsukasa were together, they just didn’t tell anyone about their relationship. Tsukasa had come at night when he knew that Shiho was supposed to be asleep and The Hinomori parents were on a trip. Tsukasa kissed Shizuku back.
“Thank you for being here with me” Tsukasa Tenma complimented her.