Today, New Year's Eve is just a few days away.

I used to come to the café where I worked during the summer vacation.I didn't know where to choose.

……

In the opposite seat, there is a sauna that has remained silent since the morning.

Drink the cafe latte you ordered with a faint amount of tension.

We need to talk.

That alone made Sauna feel something.Maybe he's nervous because he's this guy and that's what I'm saying.

I remember when I told Natsumi.I was nervous back then, but not today.

Karan, a bell is heard at the entrance and exit to inform the visitor.

The voice of the clerk who said "Welcome" and the familiar voice who said "in a meeting".

Looking back, there was Shuki with her coat in her hand.

When you see me, you come here with a little smile.

"I'm sorry, it's winter break."

When I sat next to him, I found Sauna frowning for a moment.

"... Sana, I want to go home and play a game."

"Well, don't say that.Right? "

Shuki-chan's laughter was mixed with bitter things.

Shuki-chan ordered tea and put it on the table.I drank it with just one mouth to prepare.

"... Saeka-chan, maybe you're somehow wondering..."

Yeah, Sauna replies quietly.

No one seems to know each other around.I went on.

"Shugi-sensei and I are dating.When you're dating, you're dating as a lover. "

That said, I found out that Shuki-chan next door also hardens herself.

"... and I knew... Sana.Somehow, I thought so. "

It tended to lie down and swoosh.

"I can't believe it anymore.Sana, I'm not convinced!

I began to slap my feet like a child.

"Nah, why!?Believe me, you said it!?

That's not true, hey!!

"What are you talking about?I don't remember saying that, Sana. "

No, I did say that about the future of Sauna.

"If you hide it, you'll be completely dissatisfied and messing with your brothers and sisters!

I don't know what you're talking about.

Of course!

"Sana-chan, listen.We have a good relationship. "

Sauna alternates between me and Shuki-chan.

"You're doing well, right?Well, then, you haven't done anything like Chu?

"... I didn't..."

"Yes, lie! Absolutely not!I was suspicious for a while!Filthy, brother's filthy. "

"You're a kid! When a good adult goes out with you, you do a lot of things!

"That's the way it is. You have to hide it right away... Sana... don't you trust me that much?

I don't think so!I screamed like a child.

"Shuki-sensei is an adult and I wish I were in love with an adult.Why are you my brother? "

"You don't have to like oniichan, do you?It's a boomerang, that's it. "

Oh, that? Shuki-chan is standing in front of you...?

"Beh, nothing, Sana, I don't even think about your brother."

"Hmm, that's right," Shuki-chan half-eyed.

"Sneaking around in the family department.And I was surprised where I was sleeping. "

"Fuhia!?

"What is that?"

Hey, what's that? What is that!?Are you playing too much!?

"That's just how it looks...?

Your tone is changing. How tempered are you?

"Say unclean... recently.Even though I didn't get your permission, I forced you to... "

"Ahhhhh.That's not true!Okay, brother!?

Sauna, whose eyes were glued, seemed to be on the verge of knockout.

"Oh, is that what you came here to talk about today?

"Because Sauna puts herself on the shelf."

"Let me, teacher, have a monopoly on your brother..."

"I'm a lover, so it's only natural to have a monopoly."

"Yikes, that boobs are so big!?I guess I like boobs after all.I did it! I did it!

Why is the spear pointing at me?

"Sanada-kun... Seiji confessed.I probably didn't have time for this. "

"I don't care about getting older...."

"Don't tell me you're getting older.Say older, say older. "

It feels totally different.I think you said the same line before.

"Sensei, your brother's just dancing up.I'm sure there are lots of other good kids, but they're just out of sight. "

"... that's..."

Shuki-chan stared at her as if she had lost momentum.

"If so, is there a problem?

"You're a teacher and a student.It's not too much. "

"That's not true.You can only look at people you like - is that so bad?That's what I'm talking about: identity, age, family status. "

"That's...."

"Sauce-chan. I really like you, Makoto.Not as a student, but as a man. "

I drank a lot of cup of coffee.

"If I make you cry, Sana, I won't forgive you."

"Of course."

I whispered, "That's good."

"It's still moody, and it's hard to conceal, but I admit it.I hope they're serious.I won't say anything, so trust me. "

"Sauce"

"Sauna-chan...."

"... that's it, right?Sana, I'm leaving. "

Grabbing the bag, Sauna stood up.

I'm glad that's it.

"Otherwise, Sauna will continue to live with mistrust on me and Haruka-san."

"... I see."

Then Sauna didn't come out of the room for about two days.