My brother's fiancée loves me after I time travel to the past

But deep down, Jiko couldn't shake the gnawing feeling in his chest—something felt off. His mind raced with memories of the future—the woman he once knew, the way things were supposed to unfold. In the timeline he knew, Julie and Tito were destined to find each other, to build something lasting. He saw it happen—he lived it. They were meant to be a family. And now, here he was, walking a fine line between the past and the future, unsure of where he truly stood.

The more time he spent with Julie, the harder it became to ignore the truth. There was something deeper forming between them, and it was impossible to deny. Jiko knew he couldn't keep up this dance—pretending things were normal when they were anything but.

It was the day before a holiday, and Jiko found himself lounging on his bed, staring at the ceiling. The rare gift of a free day stretched out before him, and he was determined to make the most of it. "What should I do?" he muttered to himself. As his brain churned through ideas, a sudden burst of inspiration hit him like a bolt of lightning. He grabbed his phone and fired off a text to Julie:

"Hey, I'm thinking of going to Wonderland tomorrow. Want to come with me?"

Jiko stared at his phone, tapping his fingers nervously. He didn't have to wait long. Within five minutes, Julie replied with an immediate and enthusiastic, "Yes, let's go!"

A triumphant grin spread across Jiko's face. He felt like he'd just won the lottery. "This is going to be great," he whispered to himself, already picturing the perfect day. With a contented sigh, he fell asleep, dreaming of roller coasters, cotton candy, and maybe—just maybe—a romantic spark, of course Tito's romantic spark.

The next day, Jiko arrived at the meeting spot, feeling unusually chipper. Julie was already waiting for him, looking effortlessly pretty in a casual outfit. She waved, but her cheerful expression faltered the moment she spotted someone trailing behind Jiko.

It was Tito, Jiko's older brother, grinning from ear to ear.

Julie leaned in closer to Jiko, lowering her voice. "I thought it would just be us."

"Well," Jiko began, scratching the back of his neck awkwardly, "Tito wanted to come too. He's been talking about Wonderland for weeks. I couldn't say no."

Julie frowned, her disappointment clear. But Tito, completely oblivious, greeted her with the kind of enthusiasm usually reserved for game show contestants. "Thanks for having me!" he exclaimed, giving her a thumbs-up.

Jiko grinned inwardly. Perfect, he thought. Today, I'll remind Julie of Tito's good qualities. She'll fall for him again, just like she used to. That way, she'll forget about me entirely.

"Let's go!" Jiko announced, trying to infuse some excitement into the situation.

"Wait!" Tito suddenly shouted, throwing his hand up like a traffic cop.

"What now?" Jiko asked, already sensing that something was about to go horribly wrong.

"I invited someone too," Tito declared, puffing out his chest proudly.

Jiko's jaw dropped. "Who?!"

"Oh, here she is!" Tito said, beaming as a woman approached.

Jiko froze. She wasn't just beautiful; she looked like she'd stepped out of a movie poster. Her hair flowed like a waterfall, her smile sparkled like diamonds, and her outfit screamed effortless elegance. Jiko's mind raced. Where on earth did Tito find this… this goddess? I wasn't looking after you for few days, Big brother Tito, and now you're bringing another girl into this chaos?!

Julie, however, looked surprisingly relieved. Her expression softened, and the faintest hint of a smile played on her lips.

Tito gestured grandly toward the woman. "Everyone, meet Nadia. Nadia, this is my little brother, Jiko, and his friend, Julie."

Julie stepped forward and extended her hand. "Nice to meet you!"

Nadia's smile widened. "You're a cute girl," she said warmly, her tone kind and genuine.

Julie blushed slightly, looking down for a moment before smiling back.

Jiko, meanwhile, was internally screaming. Wait! This isn't part of the plan! I didn't bring Julie here to be charmed by another woman! It was supposed to be Tito!

As the group entered the theme park, the day began to spiral out of control almost immediately. Julie, who had initially seemed annoyed by Tito's presence, was now laughing at Nadia's jokes and chatting with her as though they were old friends. Meanwhile, Tito, determined to impress Nadia, kept trying to pull her aside for one-on-one moments.

At one point, Tito boldly declared, "Nadia, let's go on the Ferris wheel together. It's romantic, don't you think?"

Nadia smiled politely. "Sure! But let's all go—it'll be fun with the whole group."

Tito's face fell, but he quickly recovered. "Yeah… the more, the merrier," he said, though his voice lacked conviction.

Inside the Ferris wheel car, the awkward energy was palpable. Jiko sat squished between Julie and Nadia, while Tito tried to casually drape his arm across the back of the seat, only to accidentally elbow Jiko in the head.

"Watch it!" Jiko hissed.

"Sorry, little bro," Tito whispered back, though he didn't sound sorry at all.

Julie leaned over, her voice laced with sarcasm. "This is definitely the romantic outing I imagined."

Jiko groaned, burying his face in his hands. This is a disaster.

The rest of the day was a blur of chaos. On the roller coasters, Tito screamed louder than anyone, clutching Nadia's arm for dear life. At the snack stands, Jiko accidentally spilled lemonade on Julie's shoes, earning him an exasperated glare. Meanwhile, Nadia, ever the social butterfly, managed to charm everyone she met, from the park employees to random strangers in line.

By the time the group reached the arcade, Jiko was a bundle of nerves. His carefully laid plan had not only failed but backfired spectacularly. Julie wasn't admiring Tito—she was bonding with Nadia. And Tito? Tito seemed more focused on trying (and failing) to impress Nadia than anything else.

As the sun began to set, Julie turned to Jiko, her expression softening. "Thanks for today," she said. "It didn't go the way I expected, but… it was fun."

Jiko forced a smile, though his thoughts were still in turmoil. Fun for you, maybe. For me, this was the most stressful day of my life.

Meanwhile, Tito sidled up to Nadia, holding a stuffed juice he'd won at the claw machine. "For you," he said, his voice brimming with pride.

Nadia laughed, taking the juice. "Thank you, Tito. You're sweet."

Jiko couldn't take it anymore. "Let's just go home," he muttered.