286-Episode 286: Secretly...




 The Sunlight Spring.
 In the resting place called that, I found Rain and Yuki.

 They were talking about many things...
 Yuki leaves first, and after a bit, Rain leaves too.

 .........Two shadows that were secretly watching his back.

''........My sister. Have they not found out about us?
''I'm sure they'll be fine. Maybe it's because this is the home of the spirit race, but both of them didn't seem to be paying much attention to their surroundings.

 Sora and Luna had been secretly following Rain, who had left the banquet hall saying she had something to do, and Sora and Luna had been secretly following her.
 The reason is simple and clear.
 Because I'm curious.
 It was typical for these twins to have no regard for Rayne's privacy at all.

 The truth is, Sora was against it, but Luna pushed her to the edge.
 Don't you want to know about Rain's secret story?
 So, if he said that, he couldn't suppress his curiosity and peeked out with them, that's what he was doing.

'And yet........I didn't expect Yuki to have talked to Rain about something like that. I didn't expect that.
"Hmm. He said this and that, but he was really worried about us, wasn't he? She's a typical tsundere girl.
'You mustn't say anything to tease me. In Yuki's own way, she was worried about Sora and the others.
But I'm afraid that's a little unnecessary, don't you think? It's a bit presumptuous of us to say that we are in danger and that we must return to our homes. We will decide our own affairs, and we are not children anymore. We are not children anymore.
Yes.

 For a moment, she spoke her thoughts and feelings about Yuki....
 Then the twins close their mouths.
 Each one thinks about Rain.

I am amazed.
''That's right. Protecting both Sora and Luna is a bit too idealistic, if I may say so.
'But that's the beauty of Rain. It's cooler to dream and keep trying than to just look at reality and give up.
Yeah, that's cool.
Mm, that's pretty cool.

 You look like you're thinking about something.
 That's where the twins' cheeks turn vermilion.

'Luna, your face is red.
That's the kind of Sora that's red in the face.
''It can't be helped. If you said something so cool, like you're going to absolutely protect Sola or something like that I'd be thrilled.
Myself, too, I have a tingling, if you will, of female instinct.

 Sora and Luna............................had the faces of girls in love.

 They glanced at each other's faces like that.
 Since they are twins, their faces are almost identical.
 I feel as if I'm looking in a mirror, and I'm strangely embarrassed.

 Feeling compelled, Sora and Luna turn their faces away from each other in the direction of the day after tomorrow.
 They continue to talk as it is.

''........Hey, my sister.
What is it?
'Guess what Sora's thinking right now? It is.
Huh. Luna says she can read Sora's mind now?
It's easy to do now with just Sola. You're thinking about Rain, aren't you?
Yes, you are correct.
'Oh, it was easy to be recognized...'
That's the kind of Luna you're thinking about Rain too, isn't it?
Yeah, well, you see, it's not, uh, a...

 Luna fumbled and panicked.
 Her usual irreverent attitude is nowhere to be found, she's a shy maiden herself.

 Although her usual words and actions are maverick........
 Luna is basically a maiden.
 Since she doesn't show that aspect of herself and covers it up with her irreverent words and actions, it's hard to be noticed, but...
 It seems my sister, Sora, can see that.

'Well my sister said she was thinking about Rain, how does that make you feel? What do you think?
Of course I like it, I think of it as a way of saying I like it.
Oof!

 Luna made a strange sound at Sora's words in a direct manner.
 She felt embarrassed as if it was her own, even though it was an expression of someone else's favor.

''Originally, Sola had a fondness for Rain................................but this time, I can be sure. Sola.........likes Rain. I love her.
'Oh yes, Sora is bold...'
What about that kind of Luna?
Me? I, uh...

 Luna squirms and is embarrassed.
 If there are other members here, what's going on! I might have been surprised.

 I don't have anything to think about as far as talking about it enough to be a tease...
 Thus, when it comes to a serious love story, Luna is embarrassed.
 She gets embarrassed.
 She is a maiden for some reason.

'....I, too, like................................

 She says in a faint voice, her face turning red.
 Looking at her sister like that, Sora laughs gently.

''Hmph, so Luna feels the same way as Sora.
''It's because..........................I'm going to fall in love with him when he says something that cool.
'Well, I guess that's a foul thing to say to Yuki earlier.
That's right. It would be strange not to fall in love with it!
So, I guess this means that Sola and the other sisters are both in love with Rain.
Oh....
In the meantime, are Sora and Luna going to be rivals today?
Mmm-hmm.

 Luna was getting back to her usual form, and she looked difficult.

''Do I have to contend with Sora...?
'I don't think it's just Sora. Kanade and ... and maybe Tania is starting to like Rain too.
'Mmmm ... if you ask me, that's the mood. Three rivals........what about Nina and Tina?
'Tina is........a bit troubling. I think there's no doubt that she has fondness for him, but whether it's a romantic feeling...in the same sense, I don't know if it's a romantic feeling...I don't know if it's Nina either. Whether it's the affection she shows to her family or the love she shows to certain people... it's a mystery.
'As for me, I have a feeling that sooner or later, both Tina and Nina will really like Rain... then we'll have five rivals... mmmm! We've got to play the game now, don't we?
How ... is Luna going to beat Sora?

 Sola smiled a spare smile.
 It's as if she's saying that Luna is no match for her.
 Inspired by her sister's attitude, Luna's cheeks puffed out and she was motivated by mmmm.

'Even if my sister is the opponent, I will not be defeated. The heart of Rayne will win me over.
'Sora won't be beaten either. Luna I'll never be as good as Kanade or Tania. Rain and I will be your lover.
Now you're embarrassed, aren't you?
It's in my head.
'Hmmm. Don't be so embarrassed, my sister. I've been cool for a while now, so I was afraid that Sora might be superior to you when it comes to serious relationships, but.......I see. It seems that this is not the case. With this, my victory is possible.
Mmm-hmm.

 The position was reversed and Luna laughed in a really fun way.
 That smile was even a bit villainous.
 Although she has a weakness for serious stories.......she's basically a trickster and mischief-maker who stirs up the people around her.

'Sora,'

 Luna held out her hand.

'We'll do our best together, won't we?'
Mmm!

 Knowing how they felt about each other seemed to increase their friendship as sisters, and Sora and Luna's smiles were as bright as stars.