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The girl was a pretty girl with big eyes and dark hair just like Melanie.
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When Sam smiled and waved to the girl, she withdrew with a huff. But after a while, she came out again and looked at him.
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The cute gesture of the girl makes not only Sam but also Liese and the others relax the corners of their eyes.
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"Hmmm...she's been making fun of us since a few minutes ago..."
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"He's cute, like a little animal."
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"Is he a little wary?"
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"He looks somewhat like Sam, too."
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The girl seems to be interested in her fiancées, but they don't seem to approach her.
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"This is my daughter Clarice. She is shy, but she seems to be interested in Samuel and the others.
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How old are you?
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I'm nine years old.
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Oh, wow. He's a cute kid.
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Thank you very much.
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Clarice's appearance brings smiles to everyone's faces.
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It was not only Sam, but also Melanie.
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"Come here, Clarice."
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Steven beckons to her, and the girl approaches with an anxious look on her face.
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For some reason, she does not go to her father, but stops by Sam's side.
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"Well, hello."
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"Hello."
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For the first time, Sam came face to face with his blood sister.
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Clarice had inherited Melanie's dark hair and atmosphere and Viscount Teeling's handsome face.
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I thought how beautiful she would be when she grew up.
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"Oh, um..."
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"Yeah?"
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The girl asked Sam fearfully.
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"Are you Clarice's brother?"
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The girl who asked me this question while fidgeting was really cute.
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Sam's smile deepened and he tried to nod, but Melanie called his daughter's name in a hard tone.
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"Clarice! You're being disrespectful to Mr. Samuel!"
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Clarice jumps at the sound of Melanie's scolding voice.
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Tears well up in the girl's eyes.
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"But, but, if you're a mama's boy, then you're Clarice's brother, too..."
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"I don't know who said that, but you shouldn't be so rude."
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"Even at ......."
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"Clarice!"
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"It's my big brother."
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"--What?"
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Sam, who couldn't bear to see Clarice, whom he called his brother, being scolded, rose from his chair, locked gazes with Clarice, and smiled.
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"--Mr. Samuel, however..."
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"It's okay. In fact, I'm her brother and sister."
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"But..."
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Melanie hesitates when Clarice calls Sam a brother.
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Sam laughs at Melanie and says he is fine with it.
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In fact, Clarice is Sam's sister.
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Sam, who has only ever had a not-so-pretty brother, is happy to have Clarice, who is as cute as a little animal, as his sister.
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"Nice to meet you. I'm Samuel Scheidt. People close to me call me Sam. I'd like you to call Clarice Sam, too."
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"Well, then, can I call you Brother Sam?"
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"Of course."
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"Yes!"
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Clarice's face breaks into a smile like a blooming flower.
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Sam, Liese, and the others are relieved to see the smile return to the girl who had looked so gloomy after her mother's rebuke.
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"Hey, Clarice. Can I hold her?"
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"Yes!"
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Sam holds the girl in his arms, who readily agrees.
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Clarice's body was light, like a feather.
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Her initial wariness seems to be a lie, as she wraps her arms around Sam and hugs him tightly.
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"Hehehe, I'm so happy to have a big brother."
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"Me too. I didn't have any siblings. I'm so happy to have such a cute little sister.
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The corner of Sam's eyes relax at the sight of his first sibling.
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"Hey, Sam, are you going to get married?"
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"Yeah. The people here are my fiancées."
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Clarice's interest seems to be Sam's marriage.
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When Sam turns to Lise and the others, Clarice's eyes light up.
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Then, as if they had been waiting for her, Liese and the others began to introduce themselves.
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"I am Lieselotte Walker. Please call me Liese, Clarice.
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"Purple Lotus. Hello."
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"I'm Mizuki Amemiya. Nice to meet you, Clarice.
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"This is Alicia Walker. Well, well, well. I envy you having a little sister like Clarice, Sam.
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Clarice looks at the four of us with longing eyes as we finish our introductions.
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Perhaps, to the still young Clarice, Liese and the others look like very nice older sisters.
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In fact, they are wonderful, no doubt, but for a little girl, they must be her ideal.
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"Wow, they are all so beautiful. Oh, um, can I call you my sister?
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"Kuh, Clarice! Don't be so rude.
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That's all right. Don't worry too much.
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Again, Melanie is flustered at the thought of being rude, and Lise responds with a smile.
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To them, too, Clarice is Sam's sister. They seem to think that if Clarice is Sam's sister, then she will be their sister as well.
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"Hmmm, Clarice is Sam's little sister. She's a dear sister to us, too."
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"Yeah. Clarice is my little sister."
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"I'd be happy if you could be friends with my sister, Kotomi."
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"Ummm, you are so cute and full of energy. I'm so happy to have a sister like you, Clarice.
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Clarice looked satisfied and smiled when she was welcomed by her brother's fiancé.
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"Nice to meet you, big sister!"
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