A Moment of Truth

“So? What are you trying to say? Is it all my fault? Is it my fault for making you cry?” Faein lifted my chin. “So you’re not pathetic, right? Then tell me, how can I make you happy enough to help me? How can I get you to willingly help me find that person? Should I kiss you again? Or do something else? Come on, say it. I’ll satisfy you, okay?”

“Stop it——!!!” Suddenly, I pushed Faein away with all my might. The force caught me off guard, and Faein stumbled backward, tripping over my princess bed and falling onto it.

At that moment, Faein was wearing a white classic shirt and a black skirt. Her raven-black hair spilled across the pearlescent velvet bed, her body tilted to one side, and her rounded thighs parted from the unexpected fall. I caught a glimpse of her white legs, covered in sheer stockings, beneath her black skirt.

Even Faein seemed a bit flustered in this situation.

She took a deep breath, adjusting her embarrassment, and posed as if she had intentionally fallen, looking at me with a hint of allure. “What’s wrong, little one? See something that makes you blush? Dislike your sister? Do you want to get back at me?”

Faein’s voice was soft and captivating, the kind that no girl could resist, let alone a boy like me. For the first time, I felt a wild urge to destroy something.

But I knew this was just a trap set by Faein. If I did anything, it would only prove that I lacked the resolve, and all my words would be negated. Since I’d said I disliked her, I couldn’t yield to that tempting view!

“Faein, you can see through everything about me, but you’ll never truly understand me.”

“Huh?” Faein was taken aback, completely bewildered by my words, which even she, with all her experience, couldn’t comprehend.

Yes, who could understand the heart of a weak boy wrapped in a girl’s body?

But in that moment, I decided not to be weak anymore. I turned my head, trying not to look at Faein’s thighs, and took a step forward, planning to leave.

Suddenly, I felt something under my foot, perhaps something Faein had knocked over when she fell. I tried to maintain my balance but ended up falling even faster and more unexpectedly!

It was purely by chance, and Faein’s reflexes didn’t even have time to react.

“Pfft——!” I felt dizzy, my vision went black, and I fell onto something incredibly soft and fragrant.

Perhaps it was too soft, too pleasant, I wished I could faint and never wake up.

Until I felt the thing beneath me move.

Dazedly, I propped myself up on my elbow and realized I was pressing down on Faein, with her legs spread and trapped beneath mine. My eyes were just inches from her magnificent chest, where I had been resting my head.

Faein’s hair was spread out, her beautiful eyes now less sharp and less resistant, revealing a languid expression that was almost maddening. Even for a shut-in like me, I felt an overwhelming urge to pounce on her and take control! If I were still a boy.

Of course, now I could only enjoy the thrill of pressing down on Faein, that proud and tall goddess, in my mind.

Faein’s face turned a deep red. She saw me looking at her and, for a moment, seemed embarrassed. But quickly, she regained her composure and deliberately wriggled her body, looking at me with a teasing expression. “What’s wrong? Eager to pounce and get your revenge already? As a girl, you’re quite impatient, aren’t you? What’s wrong? Want to try taking control of your sister? Do you have the guts, little princess?”

“N-no, it was an accident…” I turned my head away, blushing.

“Mmm? An accident? I think it was on purpose. Where’s your hand?”

“Eh? Eh? Eh?????” I realized my right hand wasn’t supporting myself on the soft bed, but was… gripping part of Faein’s breast!

I quickly lifted my body and hand, but because of the position of my legs, I couldn’t maintain balance and was forced to support myself with both hands on either side of Faein’s neck. My twin tails fell down, intertwining with Faein’s hair, reminding us both that we were girls, and our gazes, lips, and even breaths, were incredibly close.

Faein had grown accustomed to the unexpected and, even though she was pinned down, took control with a teasing smile, slightly pouting her sensual lips. “This is the mouth that stole your first kiss, little princess. Want to take it back?”

“D-don’t think I won’t!!!” I shouted urgently, close to her face, and Faein seemed startled by my outburst.

My hands, as if possessed, grabbed her collar.

“Rip——!!!” I tore it open, a button flying out and hitting my face, revealing a flash of white! And the white lace of her bra.

“Eh?” This time, Faein was genuinely surprised. She hadn’t expected such an outburst from a little girl. Because of the stark contrast between my appearance and behavior, even though her close-combat skills were far superior to mine, she forgot how to resist. Faein’s breathing became deeper, more rapid, and tense.

But my gaze fell on the golden pendant resting on her white chest…

The pendant Faein had kissed while crying in the bath.

I leaned in, my lips just millimeters from hers, our hot breaths mingling, as if in conversation. I almost heard Faein’s breath signaling her consent.

But my lips barely grazed her nose, landing on her forehead.

“Eh?” Faein’s face flushed a deep red, different from her earlier alluring blush. Now, her face showed the shy and surprised flush of a girl.

For a moment, the entire space seemed to freeze…

I’m sorry, Faein. I wanted to kiss you while pressing you down, but in this moment, I just wanted to comfort you.

Faein pushed me away and sat up on the bed, her face turned to the side, hair falling over her chest, one hand supporting her body, the other pulling her torn collar together. In a soft, feminine voice, she said, “To kiss the forehead, is that looking down on me…”

“N-no, that’s not it… I just…”

“What is it then!” Faein’s voice suddenly rose, her eyes welling up with tears, her collar half-open.

What’s going on? She was the one blackmailing and bullying me, so why do I feel like I’m the one in the wrong after this outburst! Is this the power of a woman? No matter what, she’s always right? But Faein like this is also so adorable.

My gaze fell on the golden pendant half-hidden in her cleavage.

Instantly, I felt a wave of sadness: “Faein, you’re a kind girl. You don’t have to force yourself to act like a bad girl, do you?”

“Eh?” Faein’s face turned even redder, her voice stern. “What did you say?”

“I saw you, Faein. You were crying while holding that pendant in the bath. Inside it, is a photo of the person you love, right…” I looked at the edge of the bed and said.

Faein instinctively covered the pendant on her chest.

“I’m sorry, Faein. I didn’t mean to peek at you in the bath, it was just an accident… But I think that you, a girl who can cry for someone else, could never truly hurt me… So, no matter what you ask, I’ll agree. You don’t have to force yourself to act like a bad girl to make your cooperation with the dark forces seem natural and reasonable. Your motives are so pure, aren’t they?”

“Eh… little Coolie…”

Looking at Faein’s blushing face, I felt like I might have said something presumptuous, and I looked down, fidgeting with my collar, my face red. “Although, Faein, your charm, your dominance, really make me… But even if you didn’t do anything, use any tricks on me, I would still help you no matter what. Because…”

I looked up, my gaze sincere as I met Faein’s beautiful eyes, saying the words that had been in my heart all along.

“Because I can’t bear to see you cry.”

Faein’s pupils contracted, and for a long time, she just stared at me without speaking.

Until, in the distant horizon, an underground volcano erupted, its lava casting a red glow over the entire princess’s chamber, and the faces of the two girls.

“Hmm.” Faein sighed softly, a relieved smile on her face. “What is this? Presumptuous words, not at all like the willful dark little princess! It’s disgusting. I won’t argue with you.”

Despite her words, I saw a hint of a gentle smile on Faein’s face, with no sign of disgust. Is this the highest form of a woman’s praise? Speaking badly but feeling good inside?

I stood up, crossing my arms, and deliberately turned my back to Faein, looking out at the distant magic realm. “Well, so in the future, Faein, you don’t have to go to such lengths to train and blackmail me to achieve your goals! Like yesterday, just kneel and beg me, right?”

“What——!!?” Faein’s voice shifted from a sigh to anger. “Little one, aren’t you being a bit too presumptuous?”

I felt a waft of her fragrant scent approaching.

“Eh?”

Faein, with the skills of a female knight, suddenly hugged me and threw me onto the bed, pinning my hands with her knees so I couldn’t move. She blew on her white hands, her eyes gleaming with mischief.

“Eh? Sister, what are you doing?”

“What? You dared to tear my clothes and then say I should beg you? Let me teach you a lesson!”

“Eh? No, please don’t, Sister!”

Faein’s hands rained down on me, tickling me until I laughed uncontrollably.

“Sister! I know I’m wrong! Sister, I’m sorry! Please stop! Don’t tickle me anymore!”

“Apologize? Dream on! Today, I won’t let you off if you don’t learn your lesson!”

“Aiya～～ Hahahahahahaha—”

In the dim, oppressive castle, the sound of girls’ laughter echoed…