「Kazu, next it’s my turn…」
Sistina, who looked a little lonely, pulled the sled and came over to my side.
Certainly, it’s quite rare for an adult to play on a sled alone…
While this sled area does attract adults due to its authenticity, the main participants are still children and families.
Occasionally, there are silly couples giggling together… Wait, am I being mistaken for one of them?
Or perhaps I’m considered a harem guy… No, let’s not dwell on that.
I am here to accompany Sistina and the others.
I don’t care what others think.
If I don’t care, then I don’t care.
The course is quite long, and the sled is pulled by a rope lift.
Of course, the owner remains seated.
I get on the sled with Sistina, holding her from behind.
It was fine when it was my adopted sister Futaba earlier, but doing this with a girl is a bit embarrassing.
Too embarrassing.
「Nice view.」
Sistina says, gazing out at the ski slope from the sled. Her silver hair flutters in the wind.
Her expression is a mix of joy and a hint of loneliness.
「Thank goodness for the clear weather.」
「Yes, it’s chilly, but the refreshing breeze feels good.」
「We wouldn’t want sunburn, though.」
「Yui made sure to slather me with sunscreen, so I’m all set.」
「If your body starts hurting, just let me know.」
「I’ll be fine. Thanks to you, Kazu.」
Sistina rests her head gently against my chest.
「Hey! Stop flirting with oniichan!」
Futaba, who is a little ahead of us, turns back and shouts.
It’s embarrassing so stop!?
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「Shall we do night skiing?」
That was Yui’s suggestion.
「I’ll pass… I’m already exhausted.」
That was Mimi.
She had been focusing on training to use her abilities effectively, which might be the reason for her early surrender.
It’s about time she worked on her physical fitness too. Otherwise, she might stumble during our battle against the Variants.
「I’m with her. My stomach is too full to move.」
Futaba followed.
「Watch out or you’ll get fat.」
「Middle school girls don’t get fat!」
What kind of logic is that?
「High school girls too, right?」
Why is Yui getting involved in this?
「As long as you move more than you eat, you’ll be fine.」
「Your choice of words sounds a bit like an old man.」
Leave me alone. I’ve already experienced being in my forties.
It’s true that it becomes harder to lose weight as you age.
High schoolers have a special metabolism.
「I’d like to go.」
Sistina said hesitantly.
「Then count me in.」
Yui followed suit.
Since the last time I was dragged into skiing by my company and forced into a drinking party, this will be my first night skiing experience.
With Yui and the others, it’s bound to be enjoyable.
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