Chapter 354
Chapter 354
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Translator: Ebonarch
Chapter: 354
Chapter Title: The Room You Can't Leave Without Having Sex (14)
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Chiaki Fujikawa loved her older brother, Shohei Fujikawa. It wasn't the simple affection of a family member or a little sister. She loved Shohei as a man.
Because their parents were often away on frequent overseas business trips, Chiaki and Shohei had relied on each other since childhood. To Chiaki, Shohei was the standard for what made a good man. He was always kind, caring, dependable, and trustworthy—her big brother. Unfortunately, every guy around her fell short of Shohei.
As a result, Shohei shifted in her heart from the benchmark of love to the object of it.
'Onii-chan, hehe... let's sleep together.'
Chiaki didn't know exactly when it started, but she had fallen for Shohei like that. Still, faced with the barrier of family, she ultimately had to bury her feelings. The more she loved him, the more she realized it would hurt him.
'H-hi? I'm Minami Sakura. Nice to meet you.'
That's why Chiaki supported Minami. She was the one Shohei loved, the woman who suited him better than anyone. It pained her heart, but she believed Minami—Shohei's first love—could make him happy.
So Chiaki pushed the two of them together with full enthusiasm. She even installed that somewhat risqué app called "The Room You Can't Leave Without Having Sex" for them, hoping they'd grow closer.
Only then could she fully give up on her own feelings.
'Jeez... Onii-chan really owes me...'
But then... something strange happened.
Even though they'd supposedly entered "Sex Can't Exit Room," their relationship grew more awkward instead. For some reason, Minami stopped coming over to the house as much, and worry lines kept appearing on Shohei's face.
Wondering if something was up—just in case—Chiaki used the referrer feature. What she saw shocked her: footage of her uncle, Haito Fujikawa, having sex with her brother's girlfriend, Minami Sakura.
"Wh-what?! Uncle?! Why is Uncle in there?! D-does that mean the one who had sex with Sis wasn't Onii-chan, but Uncle?!"
Fortunately—or unfortunately—she could only view the first record, and it was muted... but it was clear the two had done it. After hesitating for so long, Haito and Minami had finally given in and slept together. Chiaki dropped her smartphone in shock.
"Aah, what the hell is going on! Why were you trapped with Uncle instead of Onii-chan?!"
It was confusing, but it made sense too. Having unintentionally slept with Haito would make things awkward with Shohei. And since Haito lived at Shohei's house, Minami visiting less frequently was inevitable.
"Those two..."
...That was Chiaki's conclusion. But now, that conclusion was shattering right before her eyes.
Walking through the department store like a couple on a date... Haito and Minami, beaming with happiness. They weren't holding hands, but pressed so close together... anyone could see they looked like lovers. Chiaki felt a surge of betrayal.
N-no way... Is Sis two-timing him?
Furious, Chiaki tailed them.
Though they hadn't said it outright, Haito and Minami had confirmed their feelings for each other. But they weren't officially dating. Before Minami could bring it up, Haito cut in first. Once they returned to reality, they should forget everything that happened in "Sex Can't Exit Room."
Minami was hurt by that.
But she nodded at his following words.
"The feelings you have for me right now are like a mirage. They look sweet, but vanish when you get close—just an empty illusion. Don't let this fleeting thing ruin your relationship with Siwoo. You'll regret it."
"Haito-san..."
"I like you too, and I've fallen for you... but I don't know if these feelings will last forever. Maybe I'm just smitten because the sex with you is so damn good."
"Ugh..."
"So let's take our time. See if these emotions are real... nice and slow. Forgetting everything from here, of course."
"Forget... what happened here?"
"Exactly. Here, we... ahem, just do that stuff. But in reality, forget all that and... ugh, this is embarrassing to say. Basically... in the real world, I want to face you properly, without lust getting in the way."
"...Ah!"
In short, Haito was suggesting they properly date casually first.
Minami's face lit up.
If they weren't officially dating—just confirming their true feelings—it felt less burdensome. As long as it didn't get out, she wouldn't feel guilty toward Shohei. And if she really ended up with Haito, she could deal with that later.
At least for now, she wouldn't have to agonize over it.
"But Sakura, you need to be clear about this too."
"...About what?"
"Don't avoid Siwoo anymore. Watch him properly. How else can you judge which guy's the better man?"
"Wh-what if I end up going for Shohei...?"
"Then I'd congratulate you. Choosing Siwoo over me means he's the better guy... which is good for you."
"...And if I choose you instead?"
"Then I'd apologize to Siwoo. Prepared to get punched, of course."
"Yeah... better stock up on ointment now... hehe..."
"Sakura..."
"When it's just us... call me Minami."
"Minami..."
"Haa... Haito-san... ngh, yeah..."
After sharing their love once more, the two returned to reality. They set a shopping date, exchanged numbers, and parted ways. A week later, on the weekend they'd promised, they met in front of the department store.
As Haito had said, over the past week, Minami had observed Shohei.
But that didn't change her heart. Girls approaching Shohei despite knowing he had a girlfriend... and Shohei accepting them without refusal. Thinking back, this was exactly why she'd felt insecure.
If they were dating, he could be a bit more obvious about it... She'd hoped for some skinship to reassure her, but Shohei had left her alone to the end. The past week was no different.
Naturally, Minami began doubting Shohei.
Does this guy even love me as a woman? They'd barely gone on proper dates, and whenever they hung out, it was mostly studying. Even if college prep was the goal, this felt less like "boyfriend" and more like "friend."
In contrast, Haito in "Sex Can't Exit Room" had held her whenever he could... and she'd loved that warmth. And today, on this not-quite-date shopping trip, he stuck close, showing affection... He'd said to take it slow, but Minami was convinced now.
She loved his uncle Haito more than her boyfriend Shohei.
- Wow... he's so handsome. An idol? Or a model?
- Either way, they look perfect together...
And if not for Haito, when else could she enjoy this?
Haito had trimmed his messy shaggy hair into a neat style. Once he swapped his outdated clothes for her recommendations, the stares from around them noticeably changed.
- So jealous, envy...
- Sigh, why aren't there guys like that around me?
Thanks to Haito escorting her like a boyfriend, she basked in the envy and admiration. Her confidence as a woman swelled. She smiled brightly and continued shopping.
"Ah..."
"Hm? What's up all of a sudden?"
"It's just..."
"Huh? Something over there? Nothing... Oh..."
What she'd thought would be a blissful date(?) turned heavy in an instant. Far off, his ex-girlfriend was embracing not Haito, but another man. Just a week after their breakup, she'd already snagged a new boyfriend.
"Haa... haha, ha... they suit each other..."
Or was he really "new"? They looked so natural together, like they'd been dating for years. In other words, high chance she'd been cheating. Seeing Haito's stiff expression, Minami smiled inwardly.
This was her chance to seduce him without dragging it out.
Minami pulled out her smartphone and made a call.
The tailing ended in disaster.
Unsure if they were really dating or just close, Chiaki watched as Minami pulled out her smartphone. Moments later, seeing their atmosphere shift, Chiaki was certain. Those two had definitely been to "Sex Can't Exit Room." They were undoubtedly a couple.
Chiaki had confirmed Minami's cheating.
Trembling with rage, she clenched her fists and headed home. She planned to tell Shohei directly what Minami was up to and with whom.
"Huh? Oh, those two? I know. Uncle said he wanted fashion advice from Minami, so I told her to help. Uncle's gotta get a girlfriend soon too."
But the response she got was outrageous.
He'd left himself an out like that? Furious, Chiaki grabbed her smartphone. She'd held back because they were siblings... because of that family wall. But now, she couldn't anymore. Resolved to take Shohei for herself instead of Minami, Chiaki...
"Guys, I'm home."
She opened the "Sex Can't Exit Room" app and hit "Match."