"Hmm… this Kiyoshi Rin must have some issues too for him to be close to someone like you."
Reito's words came out teasing and playful, delivered with a lazy smirk as he lounged deep into the large cream sofa, his striking white hair falling messily over one eye.
The implication was crystal clear: for anyone to willingly stay close to his fiery, sharp-tongued, and sometimes outright mean-tempered older sister, that person must also be a bit crazy or unusual himself.
He flicked a small, dancing blue flame between his fingers, letting it twist and flicker lazily in the air as he grinned at Akane, clearly enjoying poking at her buttons.
Akane stared at her brother for a long beat, her vibrant red hair swaying as she marched closer with purposeful, irritated steps.
Without any warning, she reached out, pinched his chin firmly between her thumb and forefinger, and twisted it slightly. "Ouch, ouch! Oh come on now!"
