“Wahaha! Now that I’ve gained the power of nightmares, I’m invincible! Tremble before this unmatched power, foolish magical girl!”
“Nightmare Man, your delusions end here! I, Magical Girl Peachy, will defeat you—take this! Peachy Wave Cannon!”
Pink and blackish-purple clashed fiercely on the screen.
In the end, accompanied by a dramatic flashback of the pink magical girl, the pink light completely overwhelmed the blackish-purple and swallowed up the grotesque villain.
When Luo Shuangyue opened the door with her backpack slung over her shoulder, this embarrassingly childish cartoon was exactly what was playing on the living room TV—so cringeworthy it made her want to curl her toes.
“You’re not a kid anymore. Can’t you watch something a little more mature?”
“Who would watch this kind of childish cartoon?”
But was there even any doubt about who was watching it?
Aside from Luo Shuangyue, there was only one other person living here.
Luo Shuangyue knew her little sister loved magical girl anime.
Pretty much every girl in this world did.
It wasn’t a big deal.
But Shuangxing, you’re almost eighteen now.
If you must watch magical girl anime, at least go for something a bit more mature, like Madoka Magica or something…
“No way! This is the only magical girl anime that truly captures the core of what being a magical girl means! All those so-called ‘mature’ deconstructions of magical girls are just fake pretenses,”
Luo Shuangxing shook her head vigorously, clearly refusing to accept any other version of magical girls.
“You’re not a magical girl. How would you know what their core is?”
“You’re not a magical girl either. So how do you know this isn’t their core?”
Their gazes clashed midair.
Neither of them was willing to back down on this issue.
“Hmph! Actually, your little sister is secretly a magical girl who protects world peace in the shadows,” said Luo Shuangxing, her eyes full of confidence.
Bet you didn’t see that coming, onii-san—your adorable little sister is totally a magical girl~
I know more magical girl secrets than any magical girl out there.
How could I not know what they’re like?
Luo Shuangyue’s stare didn’t waver an inch.
You foolish little one… your brother is actually the strongest enemy of magical girls.
Just yesterday, I beat one down.
If that magical girl hadn’t been Xia Mo, you’d be seeing news today about Magical Girl Rosemary disappearing!
“Hmph, but what if—just what if—I am a magical girl?”
Shuangxing said smugly.
“You?”
Luo Shuangyue shot her a glare, then reached into his backpack and pulled out a takeout box.
The sweet aroma drifted out of the box and into Luo Shuangxing’s nose.
The girl who had just been fiercely arguing with her brother instantly changed her tune.
Switch mode: activated.
“Dear brother! Your adorable little sister realizes she was wrong!”
Floating over like a ghost, Luo Shuangxing reached out to snatch the box from Luo Shuangyue’s hands.
She didn’t know what delicious treat was inside, but from the smell alone, she was sure it wouldn’t disappoint.
Watching his sister’s perfect flip of attitude, Luo Shuangyue gave a cold sneer in his heart.
Look at this shameless behavior—and you want to be a magical girl?
Xia Mo is gentle and kind—she deserves to be a magical girl.
But you, Luo Shuangxing?
Just a moment ago you were calling me a loveless adult, and now suddenly I’m your “dear brother”?
That switch from arrogant to fawning… impressive even for you.
“It’s cream cake I brought back. Was supposed to be dessert, but I’m too full now.”
Luo Shuangyue held the cake above his head with a sly smile.
“But you know, little sis, suddenly I think I can eat this little cake after all.”
“I was wrong! Everything you say is right, dear big brother! I was the narrow-minded one! A magnanimous adult like you wouldn’t possibly hold a grudge against your little sister’s minor offenses, right?”
Luo Shuangxing bounced around, trying to grab the cake from Luo Shuangyue’s hands, but he dodged her every time with ease.
After teasing his sister to the edge of an explosion, Luo Shuangyue finally opened the box and smiled, “Alright, alright—why would I bring it back if I wasn’t going to share it with you?”
As soon as she finished speaking, Luo Shuangxing had already scooped a spoonful of cake into her mouth.
“So good!”
The girl’s eyes sparkled.
This was hands down the best cake she had ever eaten.
“Where did you have dinner, brother? I’ve decided—I’m only eating desserts made by that place from now on!”
“How should I know? The place doesn’t even have a name. It only takes reservations from members. If my boss hadn’t been so generous, you wouldn’t even get a bite of this cake.”
“Bro, are you sure your boss isn’t into pretty boys like you?”
Luo Shuangxing asked, tilting her head and chewing on her spoon.
She remembered that her brother had been working at that company for two years already.
In those two years, he managed to keep up with school while also covering his own expenses, and even kept her well-fed and plump.
You had to remember—her brother started off as a scrawny kid, fresh out of high school with no experience!
She couldn’t really be blamed for getting suspicious.
The whole situation felt just a little too strange.
Had her dear brother really resorted to selling his looks?
“What kind of nonsense are you imagining now? Can’t you just trust your brother for once?”
Luo Shuangyue reached out and gave his ridiculous little sister a flick to the forehead.
She was never serious about anything.
Still liked watching those “pure” magical girl anime, yet with such a filthy imagination… If a magical girl saw her, she’d probably run off covering her nose!
“Big bro, you’re handsome, kind and gentle, tough on the inside…”
Luo Shuangxing began listing his traits on her fingers.
Hearing that, Luo Shuangyue nodded with satisfaction.
At least raising this sister of his hadn’t been a complete waste…
“Look at all those amazing traits. Doesn’t that just make you the perfect pretty boy?”
Smack!
A merciless hand chop landed on Luo Shuangxing’s head, bringing tears to her eyes from the sheer pain.
Luo Shuangyue retracted his iron hand emotionlessly.
Honestly, it might be better to sell this sister off for some cash.
Mom, Dad, I’m sorry, but your daughter turned out way too twisted.
Maybe you two should come home and make me a new little sister?
“Cake—confiscated.”
He snatched the spoon out of his sister’s hand, and with a cold, heartless look, shoved the rest of the cake into his mouth right in front of her outraged stare.
Not gonna lie—the cake was pretty damn good.
“Brother, doing this will make you lose me!”
“Then so be it. Without you around, I might actually live two years longer.”
“Hey!”