Chapter 5, The Big Sister of the Nite Tribe

She wanted to defend herself, but merely maintaining her composure in front of the young man consumed all her mental capacity, leaving her unable to speak

This is his offensive strategy; he is not only a professional as prey but also a professional as a hunter

The homeroom teacher took you to the office for questioning; you were late for a full two classes. You attributed it to oversleeping, and the homeroom teacher did not pursue the matter further

Nan Yuki pretended to be a cheerful young man, approaching Asano Nao without any sense of distance to ask for something

"Hey, sister, why aren't you opening the door? Do you dislike me?" Nan Yuki looked at Asano Nao, who was huddled on the ground in a small ball.

"So, does my sister not open the door because she dislikes me?" Nan Yuki pressed for an answer

She feels that there are no regrets left in this life; dying now would allow her to attain Buddhahood immediately, and she would never linger as a wandering spirit in the world due to attachment.

"Since you are a member of the NEET community, you must have many comics or games, right? Could you lend them to me? Here is my student ID; I live in the apartment building right behind. " Nan Yuki squatted down and handed the ID to her.

The weather is clear, and the dazzling sun hangs behind the youth, yet the youth's face is more piercing than the blazing sun, and his gaze is more scorching than the sunlight

"Um, do you have something to discuss?" Nao Asano mustered all her strength to ask this question

Asano Nao became calmer, and Nan Yuki's unreserved attitude instead made her feel at ease

She found solace in despair, yet felt anxious due to hope

However, judging from the curves between Nao Asano's chest and knees, her figure is quite good

She closed her lips and gave up on words

Suppressing the urge to break in, he sighed and turned to leave the Asano residence

Why do NEETs need to have so many comics and games? You have too much bias against NEETs! The so-called NEETs are those who rely on their parents; as such, where do they have a lot of money to buy comics and games?

She suddenly realized her current appearance; she was actually squatting on the ground talking to Nan Yuki

Standing in front of the Asano family's door, Nan Yuki wore a calm expression, but inwardly, he was gritting his teeth.

Is my sister listening to me?

I have already come over and rung the doorbell, yet you still dare not open the door. Are you pretending not to be home!

The youth, who had suffered from her prolonged refusal to open the door, showed no displeasure on his face; instead, he smiled gently, radiating warmth

Nao Asano is observing you through the peephole behind the door

She felt anxious in her heart, and the more anxious she became, the less she could open her mouth normally

No, she must stand up; she must present herself with the demeanor of a normal person

Wait a moment, could it be that during these years of staying at home, the meaning of silence has reversed? In today's society, is silence regarded as a positive and proactive response?

In the recent memory scene, he seemed to have sensed even the inner thoughts of Asano Nao and the library.

Please wait a moment." She said with a trembling voice, leaning against the wall as she entered the room

It was a disaster! She realized that she had been silent for a long time. With her head lowered, from her perspective, she could only see the boy's feet.

However, she indeed has a lot of comics and games, filling an entire empty room to the brim

Looking back to those years, when he was on Earth... Never mind, it is better not to mention the past

The feet wearing black sneakers kicked the ground, making two thuds that echoed in Nao Asano's heart. Has the boy taken her silence as consent?

Not in a hurry to choose, Nan Youxi rubbed her temples while lying in bed

The sound emanating from behind the door dispelled the silence within the room, as well as the unease in Nan Youxi's heart. Once he began to take action, he would not waver easily

She closed her eyes, contemplating where her remains should be buried

However, only in reality, when he uses the simulator, can he feel the inner thoughts of Asano Nao; in the simulation, he cannot.

At that moment, Nan Yuki's voice came through: "Since sister isn't speaking, it proves that she doesn't dislike me, right?"

Naoko Asano moved cautiously, her actions quick as she surveyed her surroundings. Behind the thick lenses of her glasses, a pair of startled, rabbit-like eyes sparkled with light

The words of the youth were like arrows, piercing through Asano Nao's already fragile heart. The ambition that had risen within her instantly dissipated, and Asano, unable to maintain her physical balance, fell to the ground.

I heard that my sister is a NEET.

Ding—

Nan Yuki looked at the open door, hesitated for a moment, and did not follow inside. The progress made this time was already significant, and there was no need to take the risk of frightening Asano Nao by continuing to push forward.

His plan this time is to pretend to be a handsome young man who likes ACGN. Due to financial constraints, he seeks to borrow spiritual sustenance from the neighboring NEET older sister. As time goes by, their relationship develops

Yes. Asano Nao wanted to answer Nan Yuki loudly, but her overheated brain and her vocal cords that had not been used for a long time could only produce a faint sound

"It hurts." She clutched her head and crouched down.

She hurriedly raised her head, reaching out to close the door again, but it was already too late

No, this is not the time to be concerned about pain

You feign a look of confusion and press the doorbell again. Still, there is no response.

Her neck suddenly stiffened, as she saw Nan Yuxi standing on the other side of the door

Of course not! Nao Asano shouted in her heart. The boy's question was like a knife, piercing her heart. How could she possibly hate him? What an injustice akin to snow falling in June!

You retreated to advance, hiding next to the Asano residence. Indeed, three minutes later, the door of the Asano house opened.

She was utterly despondent. In this despair, a sense of peace unexpectedly emerged. After all, she was just that kind of person; it didn't matter if she was misunderstood by Nan Yuki and the library, or if they disliked her. In fact, this freed her from anxiety and worry. This was the secret to her life

It cannot be considered as impersonation; he indeed has an interest in ACGN and in Nao Asano. Nao Asano is recognized by simulators as a high-quality female. Just how high is her quality?

You borrowed manga and games from Asano Nao, and your demeanor and expression eased her tension. After returning home, she struggled for a long time before bringing down an entire box of manga and a whole box of game cartridges.

Behind the door, a head wearing a knitted hat peeked out, looking left and right

Does the simulator actually have such a function

You are indeed at home, aren't you? said Nan Yuki

Generally speaking, silence is understood as a default meaning

The doorbell had not been pressed for quite some time, and the switch was very stiff. Nan Youxi applied force with her finger and finally pressed it down.

The socially anxious NEET older sister, Nan Yuki, seems to find it quite amusing when she smiles

1. Reading comics to cultivate one's character 2. Stealing glances at female classmates to alleviate hunger 3. Sleeping on the desk to conserve energy 4. Free simulation

The door has not opened for a long time. Did Nao Asano not hear it? You know that is not the case, because you just heard the footsteps behind the door

How did you arrive at that conclusion

He pressed the doorbell for the third time, feeling the friction of the switch sinking under his fingertip

Moreover, if one can sense the inner thoughts of the other, it will lead to a deeper understanding of that person, which is beneficial for examining the relationship and the narrative.

She stood up, supporting herself on the floor

Sister?" Asano Nao whispered again, her heart pounding violently, her cheeks burning hot, and even her ears felt flushed.

How about it? Lend me a few comic books or some game cards. I have a handheld console, but I don't have a main console. If my sister could also lend me the main console and a monitor, that would be even better

The warm sunlight is poison to the reptiles in damp places, and Asano Nao lowered her head, not daring to look directly at Nan Yuki, nor to speak.

Nao Asano hurriedly tried to close the door, but forgot to retract her head, getting it caught between the door panel and the door frame

Back in the classroom, you choose ... ...

The familiar face of a youth hovered above Nao Asano, the hand that often appeared in her dreams to comfort her—long, fair, with distinctly defined knuckles—gripped the doorknob tightly, holding her lifeline, leaving her no way to escape

So, does that mean I am not disliked yet

I am very sorry!" Nao Asano immediately apologized, as this was the only sentence she could express fluently

Nao Asano wore a brown knitted hat, dressed in a beige tracksuit, and had thick black-framed glasses perched on her nose, making it impossible for Yuki Minami to see her features clearly

Nanyuki stood in front of her

The door is still not open

He knows that I am a NEET now, and surely, I will be disliked for it

You only took three comic books and a game cartridge. After thanking Asano Nao, you headed to school