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Translator: Vine
Chapter: 53
Chapter Title: Chapter 6 Another Family (4)
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"If you can't remember, just forget it."
"I don't particularly like repeating myself, but since you're my sibling, I'll ask one more time. What's your name?"
"..."
Arisa silently watched Sei-an, who, despite her cold words, continued to ask for her name.
His gaze was certainly very different from before. It wasn't one of contempt or disregard.
It was simply an infinitely indifferent gaze, one from which no emotion could be discerned.
"Arisa."
"Arisa?"
"Yes."
Under Sei-an's gaze, Arisa found herself giving him her name without thinking.
But then, she let out a short sigh and gently lowered her head.
This was because she had resolved not to expect anything from any family member, yet she felt pathetic for having given her name, harboring a small, foolish hope.
*Tap!*
"!"
But at that moment, a hand gently tapped her head, as if in a light caress. Arisa's eyes widened in surprise as she quickly looked up at Sei-an.
"Arisa."
"Yes, yes?"
At the soft sound of Sei-an calling her name, Arisa replied in a flustered voice.
"See you."
"!"
Sei-an offered a faint smile at her reaction, spoke those words, then gently stroked her head once more before turning and walking into the academy.
"..."
Arisa stood rooted to the spot, watching Sei-an disappear, her expression still a mix of surprise and bewilderment.
'I am this child's elder brother.'
As she recalled Sei-an's voice, confidently addressing those who had just tried to abduct her, Arisa's eyes subtly wavered.
"..."
Slowly, Arisa raised a hand and gently touched the spot where Sei-an had stroked her head.
"Fool. What are you hoping for?"
But that was only for a moment. Arisa quickly shook her head vigorously, casting off her confused feelings.
"Haa..."
After letting out another long sigh, she too began to slowly walk into the academy.
