Suspiciously Close Siblings (Going Up)

The SAT really came one day ahead, but my body wasn't as hard as I thought.

Rice has evolved to the point where you can even make egg rolls.

Housework was something I usually did, so it wasn't that difficult.

Instead, I was mentally exhausted.

For some reason, it feels more complicated than when I took the CSAT.

At that time, I just had to think and study.

Not now.

Pretending to be normal on the outside, pretending nothing happened.

My brother, who seemed strangely bright, cared about me like crazy.

To say it with an honest heart.

I'd rather pretend to be nervous.

Even though I whine about being hungry every day,

When I order or prepare a meal, I get worried because I only eat half of it and go back to my room.

I wanted you to rely on me a little more.

However, when my younger brother leaned on me, I doubted whether I would be able to withstand it, so my heart felt stuffy.

Because I have to be your brother.

There are words spoken,

There are people who believe.

For the past six days, that has always been a concern.

"Brother."

"Uh, what is it? It's already here."

"Huh. I got my admission ticket."

My younger brother, who had been called up for the preliminary call, got back into the car, flapping his exam ticket.

It seems like it's been a long time since the two of us got together in a car like this.

Looking back, it hasn't even been a week.

I think it's more like this because it's the first time I've been to a school other than my alma mater.

Tomorrow will be the last ride to school.

Well… Even if I can go to play in the car often later.

In any case, the relationship between the rich lady and the servant was over.

Although I'm of the same blood, why I was an employee was forever a mystery.

Come to think of it, I usually buy rice with my own money.

After all, it's mom's money, but anyway.

"How do you feel."

"Just like that? I still don't get it."

It must have been hot because the heater was on, so I took off the muffler and threw it into the back seat.

When I was wearing it, it looked like a turtle with its neck hidden.

After taking it off, I felt a bit cooler and less stuffy.

"You'll realize it when you wake up tomorrow morning."

"I don't know. Not yet."

"Well, it might be better to be moderately bland rather than too nervous."

"⋯How was your brother?"

"I… My hands were shaking."

"I can't imagine your brother doing that."

"I got out of the car proudly pretending to be fine, but it was very cold outside."

"⋯Ah."

It was cold then.

I lost a lot of money just by pretending.

"It was frustrating, so I only wore outerwear, but my hands and neck were so cold that I had a hard time. You put on and go It will be colder because it is December."

"Huh."

"It's hot in the car because of the heater, so take it with you and put it on before getting off."

"Okay."

They say it doesn't get below freezing, but it's still cold.

The wind is blowing hard too.

Just last year, around this time, I had a hard time in the army.

When I came out, it was amazing that the memories from that time didn't seem to be left with only bad memories.

Will this time be remembered in that way later?

The worries I'm having right now

Will I look like an idiot someday?

I hope not.

"What should I bring for lunch?"

"What did you eat?"

"Mom gave me porridge."

"⋯ Porridge?"

Porridge is really good.

It's called Juk-ra, but it's moderately strong, doesn't hurt your stomach, and is hot.

It is an all-purpose food that does not even cause hunger.

I don't know if it's easy to make because I haven't made it.

"Would you like to eat porridge too?"

"Well, don't you have to get up too early to make porridge in the morning?"

"It's not that I'm making it. You can make a reservation at the porridge house and take it out before going."

"Yes."

"What about the side dishes? I'll make egg rolls for the side dishes, so I'll go cheap, and for a snack, coffee and chocolate is enough?"

"I think that will work."

"Would you like something sweet for coffee or an Americano?"

"You can eat chocolate for sweets. Americano because my mouth is dry."

"Okay. I'll bring you a bottle of water separately. There are a lot of them in the refrigerator, mineral water bottles."

"Huh."

⋯It seems like there are too many things to worry about for being unpaid.

Accommodation is provided, but whatever.

Well… It's because I've received a lot in the meantime.

There are many more to give,

There are many more to be accepted.

So let's just wait until tomorrow.

Whatever it is,

Because my brother

***

Now, there is only one hour left until the real D-DAY.

⋯How did you do well?

She frankly said her eyes were dark when her mother disappeared.

I wondered if I would be able to act as an older brother properly.

I was worried about whether I would be able to support him with a wandering mindset, but at least I'm glad I didn't seem to have betrayed my trust.

Finally, I got out of bed to drink a glass of water before going to sleep.

As I took one step at a time, using my cell phone to illuminate the light, I saw light leaking through the crack in the door to the next room.

⋯Are you not sleeping?

After formally knocking three times, she turned her handle.

"What are you doing with the lights on?"

"⋯."

Her brother was lying sprawled on the bed, covering his eyes with his arm.

⋯If you're going to do that, at least turn off the lights.

It's the exam soon, what are you doing?

"Can't you sleep?"

"⋯What about your brother?"

"I was going to drink some water. Why are you

"I don't know. It just… Gradually came to life."

"Now then, what are you going to do tomorrow?"

"⋯Sure."

She trudged into the room, pulled a chair, and sat down in front of the bed.

It seems that the skill of pampering her brother until the end is really great.

Have to pay it back later

"Can I tell you something funny?"

"No, it's okay. Just… Stay here for a second."

"⋯Turn off the light?"

"Huh."

When I got up and turned off the switch, it was pitch black and I couldn't see at all.

After standing still for a while to adjust to the darkness, I cautiously returned to my chair.

"⋯Brother."

"Just sleep while you are talking. Tomorrow I have to drive too."

"Comb your hair."

"⋯What?"

"There's a comb on the desk, so with that, just until you fall asleep…"

⋯ He is a younger brother who takes a lot of hands.

Turning on the flashlight on my cell phone, I searched the desk and found a straight comb.

My lady of the house combed his hair as she wished.

Um… Is it because I've never combed my hair?

It was a lot tighter than I thought.

My hair will fall out if I mess with it, but this.

"⋯Oppa is really bad."

"I haven't done much, so what should I do?"

"It hurts, so just do it with your hands."

"⋯What?"

"Just touch it with your finger."

He wanted to remain as a generous brother for today, so he gently stroked his scalp with his fingers without vomiting.

⋯ Rather, this is convenient.

As I touched her head as affectionately as possible, her breathing gradually became quieter.

Carefully removing his hand from his hair, his brother opened his mouth again.

"⋯I was just about to fall asleep."

"I'm sorry, Winter. I should sleep too Do I have to pick you up and drive?"

"Then, as a younger sister, can I ask you one favor?"

"⋯What is it?"

"That…"

"Don't be shy and tell me."

"⋯Lie down next to me."

"⋯Why."

"Anyway. Don't ask."

⋯If I can,

I wanted to hear it all, if possible.

No matter how difficult the request.

By the way, this…

It's a tougher order than you can imagine.

"Well, you seem to have forgotten your memory, Mr. Kim Winter."

"⋯That wasn't something we did as siblings."

"I want to be with you as a brother and sister. And there is less than an hour left until the exam day."

"⋯So I'm begging you. Because you are my sister."

⋯ Ha.

I will turn

I'm going crazy

What do you say to me

You don't have the right to refuse

This is A's unreasonable tyranny.

She cautiously climbed onto the bed and lay down facing her desk.

⋯ Siblings can do that.

Is a special situation,

After all, her mother told her sister to pamper her brother.

She didn't break a promise or betray a trust.

While she was so hypnotizing herself,

I felt the heat on her back.

"⋯Winter."

"⋯Only today⋯. Please."

"⋯Today is the last day."

"Huh."

Fortunately, the suggestion has not been broken yet.

I'm just lying in bed

Winter, who was trembling with anxiety, was just hugging me instead of a cushion.

⋯I want to sleep.

But strangely enough, I can't sleep.

What to do

I can't sleepy driving.

"⋯Brother."

"Because you grow up."

"You don't need a pillow?"

"⋯Give me one."

"Huh."

When she lifted her head slightly, a soft pillow slid under her ear.

She cut it and she closed her eyes again, this time feeling breath on the nape of her neck.

⋯It tickles me.

I endured it though.

Because it's too late to say anything more.

Both of them were covered with blankets so that only their necks could be seen.

Then, I put my hands on both of the hands of winter, who was quietly clasped on top of my stomach.

It's warm.

Are my hands cold?

Well, either way.

After holding it for a while, the temperature became similar before I knew it.

My back has been warm since a while ago.

I'm not sure about the legs.

Is it hot because of the temperature?

Is it because the blood is not flowing?

Whatever I was, it was fortunate that Winter seemed to be asleep.

I also counted dozens of sheep and tried to fall asleep.

But when I counted around 70, the sheep bleated in unison, and my sleepiness vanished with a bang.

⋯ Ha.

I don't know.

What is Winter thinking?

What is your brother thinking

What should I do

Not even what the answer is.

Only one thing was certain.

Back to chest,

With hands crossed,

Now that we use each other's breathing as a lullaby,

It was good.

As siblings,

⋯Want to give up

As something else.