"This..."
Qin Yu's mouth opened, falling silent for a moment.
He was at a loss.
"There's no need to worry."
Kamisato Ayato patted Qin Yu's shoulder, encouraging him.
"I wouldn't dare to speak carelessly."
Qin Yu wanted to brush it off.
What a death trap question this was.
Who in Inazuma City didn't know how much Kamisato Ayato doted on his sister?
Say the wrong thing, and you might end up with a Goblet of Tea in your head.
"Just say it, we're all practically family here."
"...She's very nice."
Qin Yu stammered after a long pause, testing the waters.
"That's it? Ayaka has so many good qualities."
Kamisato Ayato's eyes clearly showed disappointment.
He immediately pulled Qin Yu along, intending to lecture him.
For example, she's learned and sensible, gentle and considerate...
"N-no need."
Qin Yu quickly shook his head, his gaze odd.
This isn't a blind date, please don't do this!
"The way you're acting will trouble Miss Ayaka."
Kamisato Ayato heard this and smiled slightly.
"What does it matter? As her brother."
"I naturally have to be concerned about her future partner."
"I think you're quite suitable, your physique is rather solid..."
He scrutinized Qin Yu, growing more pleased the more he looked.
Qin Yu quickly coughed, his tone solemn.
"Lord Kamisato, I heard nothing."
Farewell!
"Hey, wait a moment."
Kamisato Ayato frowned and called out to the departing Qin Yu.
You brat, you dare to dislike my precious sister? kuAiδugg
The sister-complex Ayato's gaze turned dangerous.
"I'm not disliking Miss Ayaka."
Qin Yu said helplessly.
In a way, they were quite familiar with each other.
"Alright, just listen to me patiently."
Kamisato Ayato waved his hand, his gaze distant.
There was a story behind this?
Qin Yu also grew curious, cupping his fists and asking:
"May I ask what troubles you?"
Kamisato Ayato nodded gently and sighed.
"It was a long, long time ago."
"My sister was still a naive and adorable girl."
"I once vowed to protect her happiness."
Qin Yu nodded silently. No problem there.
Kamisato Ayato's care for his sister was indeed genuine.
"But one day..."
Kamisato Ayato suddenly closed his eyes.
With a bang, he punched a nearby tree.
Qin Yu tensed up.
He could feel it, a palpable killing intent.
Kamisato Ayato opened his eyes, his expression solemn.
"One day, my sister changed."
"She didn't cling to me as much anymore."
"..."
Qin Yu's mouth twitched. It couldn't be.
As expected of a sister-complex, he'd been dwelling on this for so many years.
Yes, it made sense.
"Growing up and becoming independent is a good thing."
Qin Yu quickly tried to comfort the dejected man.
He secretly shook his head, thinking, you're too fragile.
What would happen on her wedding day? He'd probably cry himself to death.
Qin Yu didn't say much, silently acting as an onlooker... no.
A qualified listener.
"No, you don't understand."
Kamisato Ayato shook his head.
"From then on, her swordsmanship improved by leaps and bounds."
"..."
Qin Yu's expression suddenly froze.
Suddenly improved swordsmanship?
His eyes widened.
Could this be about...
A bad feeling suddenly welled up in his heart.
He did know the Kamisato style of swordsmanship.
And he had taught it to young Ayaka.
...This is bad.
Could this drama he was watching end up involving him?
Kamisato Ayato continued.
"Finally, one day, she defeated me in a duel."
He slowly clenched his fist, taking a deep breath.
Being defeated by the sister he had always wanted to protect...
It was all tears.
"Hahaha... I was just letting her win, it's fine."
Qin Yu broke out in a sweat, trying to salvage the situation.
"No."
Kamisato Ayato suddenly looked up.
"Since then, I haven't beaten her once."
"And I was fighting with all my might!"
"..."
An awkward silence descended.
Qin Yu was also speechless.
How could he possibly comfort him?
He'd been utterly defeated by his own sister!
"I apologize, I got a little carried away."
Kamisato Ayato smiled and waved his hand, gazing at the sky.
A sense of desolate bleakness was indescribable.
"So Miss Ayaka... she's quite formidable."
Qin Yu blurted out after a long pause, trying to be tactful.
Kamisato Ayato nodded silently, his gaze heavy.
"After observing her for many years, I've come to a conclusion."
"Ayaka has been in contact with a mysterious person."
"It's truly detestable."
Qin Yu offered a polite smile, "Yes, it is too detestable..."
This mysterious person you speak of...
Is likely, possibly, Ayaka's sword instructor.
Which is him, Qin Yu.
Now the drama had truly come full circle and involved him!
"If that person has ill intentions towards my sister... then it's dangerous."
Qin Yu nodded silently.
There were indeed ill intentions; I'm after her Kamisato Art: Hyouka.
"My sister greatly admires his swordsmanship too!"
So you're still hung up on being beaten by your sister.
After a long moment, he grasped Qin Yu's shoulders with both hands and said earnestly:
"Therefore, I hope you can try to get closer to my sister."
"Let her know who the true talent of this generation is."
"We can't let her be deceived anymore!"
Qin Yu's face darkened.
What if, the talent you're referring to...
Is the same person as that mysterious individual?
Qin Yu pointed at himself, unsurely asking:
"You want me to go and...
"Date Ayaka?"
Kamisato Ayato nodded gravely.
"I, Kamisato Ayato, have never misjudged a person."
"Brother Qin Yu, I trust your character."
"Miss Ayaka is in your hands."
"And ideally, you'll help me find that mysterious person too!"
Qin Yu listened, utterly bewildered.
What on earth was going on!