NOVEL NEXT Chapter 15: Chapter 15: Neighboring World
Chapter 15: Neighboring World
Author: Geraint
Date Posted: April 3, 2024 Wed @ 10:00PM
In my backyard, I was doing a landscaping job while Yunyun together with Megumin and Aqua was cleaning inside the house.
"Meow~"
"Huh?"
A small black cat appeared on my side and she has red cross-shaped on her forehead and bat like wings on the back. She has stubby legs, a big round head, and her eyes are yellow oval.
"Chomusuke?"
It's already known to me that this black cat is the other half of the Dark God. The one who taught Megumin the explosion magic.
"Meow~"
I tried to move close my hand on the cat and she licked it, giving me a sign that it likes me.
"Come here."
I picked her up and placed on top of my head.
"You have it hard having such a weird owner."
"Meow~"
I felt her response.
After finishing my work halfway, I decided to take a break and entered the house when I found Yunyun and Megumin dripping wet.
"What happened here?"
They pointed on each other.
I sighed and went straight to the kitchen when I checked on Aqua who's cleaning the toilet.
"What are you staring at?"
"Nothing... I can see that you are doing a good job. I will call you when I need someone to clean the toilet."
"Leave it to me!"
She looks proud of herself when she realized that something was wrong.
"Wait! Why--"
"I'll increase your pay later. Also, free booze if you also clean up the bathroom."
"Yay!"
She got more motivated with her job.
I went back to the kitchen and sit on the table with the cat jumping from my head down to the table.
"Meow~"
"Your thirsty?"
I took a cup and filled it with water then filled myself a glass of water and drank it.
"Hm?"
Suddenly, my phone in my pocket vibrates and rings then I took it off and answered it.
"Hello?"
*Onii-sama?*
"Oh, Lolisa. How are you doing right now? Have you found any news about Shizu-nee?"
*Not yet. I'm doing fine here. It just that I'm bored here in the Neighboring World. Are you busy right now, Onii-sama?*
While talking to her, I can hear breathing heavily from the other side of the phone.
"Well, I'm just taking a break from gardening--"
*Pant* *Pant*
"Hey! What are you doing?"
All of sudden, she made a suppressed moan.
*Mmmmh!*
"Lolisa?"
*What is it, Onii-sama?*
"What was that?"
*Nothing...*
"Is someone with you? If you already found a boyfriend, just tell me. I'll congratulate you."
*I DON'T HAVE SUCH A THING!!!*
I moved away my phone when she yelled at me.
"Then what is it?"
*It's nothing, Onii-sama. Don't ask me!*
I already have suspicions that she's doing something inappropriate.
"Okay then, I'm putting down this call--"
*Wait!*
"Now, tell me."
*Before I answer that, can I ask you something first?*
"What?"
"What kind of underwear are you wearing today? Is it brief or boxer? Also tell me the color--"
*Beep!*
I immediately end the call before she can finish her sentence.
*Ring!* *Ring!* *Ring!*
"This shameless girl..."
I decided to answer the phone.
*I'm just kidding, Onii-sama!*
"You think it's funny?"
*I think it's normal for a girl to imagine about the boy she likes.*
"Then you're not normal. I'm your big brother."
*Fufu~ but not anymore in this new life. We're not blood related and I can make you my lover--*
"Never talk to me anymore--"
*Wait! Didn't you told me that you love me?*
"Yeah, that's right. I love you very very very much. But only as my little sister."
*Moo... What a tsundere. But that what I like about you, Onii-sama.*
"I'm not a tsundere."
*Hehehe...*
"Anyway, I'm just curious. How old are you when you died?"
*You're asking girl's age? That's kind of rude, Onii-sama.*
"You're my little sister! Just tell me already!"
I got angry of her antics and yelled.
*It's around 14 years passed after you died in an accident.*
Remembering that I'm one year older than her, I concluded with my calculations.
"I see... so you're around 30 years old--"
*It's 29, Onii-sama! I'm not that old!*
"It just a few months difference."
*But still! I'm still a woman in her 20's.*
"No wonder, you've changed. I'm glad that you lived a longer life."
*Onii-sama... Well... it was all thanks to you and Onee-sama. You two didn't gave up and took care of me.*
"Hehe... You're quite a beauty, Lolisa. The same with Shizu-nee. I know a lot of guys will fawn over the two of you--"
*What do you meant by that, Onii-sama?*
Her tone change and she seems to be mad
"I mean, did I got any niece or nephew?"
*Niece or Nephew? You don't have such a thing!*
I froze then trembled in shock hearing those words from her.
"What about the 'Arata Bloodline'?"
*It already ended with us. I didn't have any boyfriend and I don't plan to get one if it's not Onii-sama. As for Onee-sama, the latest news about her before I died is that she became too successful as that a lot of guys are afraid to make a move on her. She's still a beauty and look very young even at 34 years old. I actually admire her and want to become like her someday.*
If she learned about the real Shizu-nee, she will be really disappointed. She actually only shows her true self to me but she acts tough and cool in front of Lolisa. She's actually quite clumsy most of the times and I'm the one who cleans up her mess.
"Well, that's unfortunate... I'll just wish that Shizu-nee find her true happiness--"
*Kyaaaaaah!*
Suddenly, I heard a scream in another side.
*Who are you?! How did you get here? If you don't speak, I'll shoot you!*
Lolisa is threatening someone.
*Wait! Stop!*
*Sorry, Onii-sama! An intruder came to my place. I'll just deal with her! I'll call you later.*
*Beep!*
Lolisa ended the call herself and when I looked at the screen, I was surprised to see a notification on my phone.
"Huh?"
______________
Would you like to enter the Realm?
[Yes] [No]
______________
"What is this?"
"Meow~"
Chomusuke suddenly ran and jumped to my shoulder.
"Would you like to come with me, Chomusuke?"
"Meow~"
I felt that 'Meow' and she agreed.
"Okay, let's check out that place."
I clicked on Yes and the whole kitchen room was shrouded by light.
"This place..."
I arrived on a white room with royal throne in the middle of the corner. Turning around, I found Lolisa pointing a gun on lady with navy uniform dress.
She has long white hair and violet eyes, and her uniform consist of sleeveless white vest, black short skirt with gold lining, and a black, sleeved coat with a red interior.
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"Isn't that..."
Her name is Enterprise and she's from Azur Lane.
"Tell me! How did you get here?!"
Lolisa was really furious while pointing the gun on the lady's forehead. Enterprise was begging to spare her life.
"Please don't shoot me! I'm begging you to spare me! I also don't have an idea! I click something on my phone and I arrive here!"
Her face is messed with snot and tears which reminds me of someone. While panicking, she desperately tried to look around for way to save herself until she ended up looking at my direction and she was completely shock.
"Tch! How dare you even interrupt me with my call with my Onii-sama! Do you think I'm that merciful--"
"Shouta? You are Shouta, right? You're alive!"
"Huh?"
Lolisa glanced towards me and she was completely shock.
"Onii-sama?"
"Well, that means... You're Shizu-nee!"
I pointed at Enterprise.
"Wait! Onee-sama?"
Lolisa realized that she's pointing her gun at her own Big sister and immediately hid her gun.
Shizu-nee immediately wiped her face with a towel and turned back her expression into serious mode.
"Ahem! Oh, it's been a while, Lolisa. I didn't recognize you because of your appearance."
Lolisa immediately bowed her head out of respect and apologized to her.
"I'm sorry, Onee-sama! I also didn't recognize you because of your appearance!"
"It's okay. Let's just forget what happened."
"Yes, Onee-sama!"
Arata Shizuka, she's my big sister whose older than by almost five years, I call her Shizu-nee, a cool beauty that everyone respects but she's actually clumsy and hopeless. Seems like, she got reincarnated as Enterprise from Azur Lane.
My little sister, Arata Lolisa, she's used to be adorable little girl when young but now, her brother complex which supposed to be cured after my death has turned severe that she chooses to not get married to other guys. Now, after she died, she got reincarnated as White Queen from Date A Bullet also known as Date A Live. The inverse form of Tokisaki Kurumi.
I'm still hoping that Shizu-nee has left some offspring before her death to continue our bloodline.
"Shizu-nee!"
"What is it, Shouta?"
"I changed my name and you call me Haru now. I just wanted to ask if you left offspring before your death--"
"What are you talking about? Of course, I don't have one."
Shizu-nee looks very dejected and looked away from me.
"I was looking for a guy who's better and good looking than you but unfortunately... I haven't found anyone fits the description."
Using me as a standard, this woman is hopeless.
"I met a lot of guys who may match or look a little better than you but... personality wise... I don't like any of them."
"Stop being fussy and lower your standards already! Beauty expires as you grow older! Same thing applies to me!"
"Ufufu! Even I'm old, I'm still beautiful as ever, Shouta-kun!" Shizu-nee looks smug on me.
"Then what is the cause of your death?" I asked but she suddenly froze then looked away while sweat appears on her face.
"Of course, I got into an accident. It's an avoidable cause of death, you know?"
"What accident? Tell me!"
"You shouldn't ask a lady about her cause of death."
"Both me and Lolisa got ran over by a truck. What about you?"
"I'm curious too." Lolisa agreed with me.
Shizu-nee's face turned red and she immediately covered it with her hands.
"Don't laugh, okay?"
"Yeah, sure."
"A-A... a seed got stucked on my throat and I choked to death."
"..."
Both me and Lolisa was silent in awkwardness.
Of all causes of death, her own clumsiness took her own life.
"Yeah, dumb ways to die."
(To be continued.)