Chapter 48: How Should I Punish You, Brother?

“Brother, Kanon will give you ten minutes. If you’re tempted, just agree. By the way, not everyone is qualified for missions, especially a newcomer like you. You won’t get a single chance. Even if you perform exceptionally well later, it will take a very long time.”

“Kanon, stop talking. The more you say, the more I feel like a failure.”

Though he’d already suspected it, having his sister so bluntly and “helpfully” point it out still stung.

It felt like an illusion shattering.

He wondered when he’d finally be able to live that decadent life of sleeping in and counting money until his hands cramped.

What’s that?

He could have it now?

No, living off his sister was too humiliating.

Besides, even though Kanzuki Kanon seemed so obedient now, Arisugawa Yuu still had a nagging, uneasy feeling.

Could a person really change so drastically in such a short time?

Could she just be acting, waiting until he was completely molded to her will before reverting?

Of course, it was also possible she’d genuinely changed. After all, love had the power to completely transform a person.

But regardless, he had to remain vigilant. He couldn’t trust someone so easily.

Women were the best deceivers, especially beautiful ones like Kanzuki Kanon.

Hearing Arisugawa Yuu’s words, a captivating smile spread across Kanzuki Kanon’s beautiful face, “Don’t worry, brother. As long as you agree, I can take care of you for the rest of your life.”

“No.”

Arisugawa Yuu’s rejection was firm and serious.

Though he’d been rejected, Kanzuki Kanon didn’t show any unusual reaction. She just continued to smile sweetly and remind him, “Brother, it’s one million a month. Are you really not tempted?”

“…No.”

This time, his rejection was slightly more hesitant.

To say he wasn’t tempted would be a lie.

The allure of one million a month wasn’t something anyone could easily resist.

Hearing her mention it again, he admitted, his heart had indeed wavered for a few seconds.

But he couldn’t take the money. No matter how tempted he was.

Even if Kanzuki Kanon wasn’t acting, even if she wouldn’t revert to her old, nasty self and had genuinely become obedient, he still couldn’t.

He couldn’t do something so unfair to Miyamizu-senpai without being forced.

Noticing the subtle difference in his two rejections, the smile on Kanzuki Kanon’s face grew even brighter.

She continued to say with a sweet smile, “Brother, if one million isn’t enough, Kanon can give you two million.”

Arisugawa Yuu’s lips twitched, “That’s not what I mean.”

He wasn’t some mercenary who feigned resistance just to drive up the price.

Kanzuki Kanon held up three delicate fingers and swayed them in front of him, saying sweetly, “Three million.”

“Kanon, this really isn’t about the money.”

“Then what is it about?”

He couldn’t exactly tell her the real reason.

He could only awkwardly rub his nose and try to bluff his way through, “In short, it’s just not about the money. Hahaha, Kanon, can we not talk about this anymore?”

Seeing him like this, Kanzuki Kanon’s face turned cold, her cheeks puffing out, “Brother repeatedly rejects me. Is it really because it’s too sudden and you can’t accept me in a short time, or is it because of that woman, Miyamizu Rin?”

“…Kanon, listen to me—” Arisugawa Yuu carefully chose his words, but before he could answer, Kanzuki Kanon waved her hand to interrupt him, “Brother, you don’t need to say anything. I already know the answer.”

By the end of her sentence, a sob had entered her voice, and her watery blue eyes quickly filled with mist.

Seeing her pitiful expression, Arisugawa Yuu instinctively reached out to pat her head and comfort her.

But Kanzuki Kanon immediately threw herself into his arms and started crying.

“Brother, I hate you! Kanon loves you so much, why are you doing this to me?”

After sobbing out those words, she bit down hard on his shoulder, right through his clothes.

“Hiss~”

Arisugawa Yuu sucked in a sharp breath of pain.

Hearing his cry, Kanzuki Kanon bit down even harder.

Judging by the force, she was clearly furious.

Before, she would have probably stomped him under her foot and shoved her stockings in his mouth to teach him how a brother should treat his sister.

Compared to that, this pain was nothing.

He wasn’t a pervert, after all. He wouldn’t consider being stepped on by Kanzuki Kanon a reward. Really!

After about a minute, Kanzuki Kanon finally released him, still sobbing.

Without looking, Arisugawa Yuu knew his shoulder was probably bruised purple.

However, this brief outburst didn’t seem to satisfy her.

She cried even harder.

Her small nose sniffled, her eyes red and swollen, and her delicate face was streaked with tears.

Arisugawa Yuu could only wipe her tears and say softly, “Kanon, can you please stop crying?”

“I want to cry! It’s all brother’s fault!”

Kanzuki Kanon tilted her head up, glaring at him with teary eyes.

“…Kanon, I’m sorry.”

Seeing her so wronged, Arisugawa Yuu had no choice but to apologize.

“Hmph, half-hearted.” Kanzuki Kanon pouted. “Brother’s apology has no sincerity at all.”

‘Sincerity?’

Seeing her like this, Arisugawa Yuu had a bad feeling.

Was she going to take this opportunity to make some outrageous demand to prove his sincerity?

Sure enough, the next second.

Kanzuki Kanon grabbed his large hand and placed it under her high, full breast, then stated her condition, “Brother, if you really feel sorry for Kanon, then satisfy me with your hand. Once you satisfy me, I’ll forgive you.”

Feeling the astonishing elasticity and softness from his hand, Arisugawa Yuu’s head was full of black lines. There was such an operation?

He had sufficient reason to suspect that Kanzuki Kanon had been crying so hard just now mostly on purpose.

Arisugawa Yuu pulled his hand back and shook his head without thinking, “Kanon, no.”

However, to his surprise, Kanzuki Kanon’s face suddenly turned cold, and she said icily, “Brother, will you touch it yourself, or will I control you to touch it? You choose.”

‘Was she going to call off the deal?’

This wasn’t good.

Arisugawa Yuu quickly reminded her, “Kanon, didn’t you promise me you’d be gentle and obedient?”

Kanzuki Kanon nodded with a cold face, “Yes, I did promise brother.”

“R-Right? Since you promised, you have to keep your word.”

Although he felt something was off, Arisugawa Yuu could only go along with it.

Seeing him like this, Kanzuki Kanon sneered, “Brother, I did promise you, but it was brother who didn’t keep his promise to me first. In that case, don’t blame Kanon for punishing you.”

As her words fell, Arisugawa Yuu found that his body had become immobile again.

And along with her words, Kanzuki Kanon’s white shirt fell to the floor.

“Brother, tell me, how should I punish you?”

Kanzuki Kanon sneered as she moved closer.

With the closing distance, the already dazzling whiteness became even more eye-catching.