STEPBROTHER (HAIKYUU X KUROKO NO BASKETBALL SUMMER CAMP)
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Kenta's secretary remained silent without answering Akashi's questions. It obviously made Akashi feel uncomfortable and ashamed of himself. It's not usually that he's being embarrassing like that.

"Forget everything I said, I just said something weird. I don't think there's anything else to talk about, we can end this call." Akashi's ears are red, he's embarrassed and he shouldn't be soft. I don't know his gentle attitude is a good development or even a slump.

"You're really my weird niece, sometimes you're so sadistic and sometimes you turn out to be adorable." Secretary Kenta instead issued his complaint on Akashi's attitude all along.

"So, what did you just see? Are you jealous of the warmth of Ushijima Wakatoshi's family?"

"Yes, I think so. They showed me the true meaning of family. Just like the members of Kiseki No Sedai who showed me the meaning of friendship and Kuroko Tetsuya who showed me the taste of defeat."

Secretary Kenta's laughter echoed in Akashi's ear, "My brother must be proud to see his son have a normal life, I hope to throw away your sense of self and at least you can get to know more about what friendship, defeat and real family mean."

"Stop lecturing me" lamented Akashi.

"Yes, you're a stubborn man. And I'm getting curious about you, Seijuro. Why would someone as stubborn as you be able to melt away when invited to go with Wakatoshi?"

"You must be wondering why I chose to come with her to run away from home, right?" ask back Akashi.

"Yes, I really need your answer. Likewise with your father, he was surprised to see his sole heir commit such cruelty to abandon himself."

Akashi let out a long sigh, "I just followed my heart, after all Mama must have done something like Ushijima-San did. She won't let me continue to be tormented by Papa, I just want to cherish my life as much as Mama has given me life."

"Then, why did you care about that to Wakatoshi? She has no blood relation to you, it should be the person you care about that is Yuki."

"Because I've considered Ushijima-San like my own brother, she is the only family that has loved me since my mother's departure. And I never considered Yuki as part of my family."

"Okay, if so. Are you sure Wakatoshi will continue to love you as his sister? You're just his step-sister, maybe his mom's getting a divorce from your dad. Then, will your brotherly relationship remain? And he had also met his two younger siblings who had a one-blood relationship with his father. Are you sure you'll be the only sister Ushijima Wakatoshi loves?"

Secretary Kenta's question made Akashi pause for a moment. Not to mention Akashi was able to answer that question, instead Kenta again rained Akashi with other questions.

"And as far as I know, Ushijima doesn't know about your real personality that sucks. You just hide behind your hard shell by acting like an adult. But, you're just an affectionate-hungry teenager and a possessive child. You obviously know that, Seijuro. Are you sure that Ushijima likes a shitty sister like you?"

"Be quiet! I'm sick of you, Uncle." Akashi began to lose his temper. However, his anger was not until8 stirred when the voice of Ushijima called his name.

"It looks like Ushijima-san called out to me, I ended this call."

"Yes. And I will reconsider your previous wishes, "tell Secretary Kenta who let Akashi end the call.

"Who are you calling?" ask Ushijima.

"Secretary Kenta, what's wrong?" akashi asked back, but his phone was taken by Ushijima who was heard shouting at Secretary Kenta.

"Stop threatening him on behalf of me as your target, Kenta-San. I'll never forgive anyone who annoys my sister, keep that in mind!" ushijima snapped on the screen of a dead phone. He probably thought the call was still on.

"What are you doing? The call was cut off before you took it from me, Ushijima-San." Akashi laughed at Ushijima who turned shy that second as well.

"I'm sleepy, let's go to sleep! We go to school tomorrow" Ushijima said. Meanwhile, Akashi could not stop smiling when remembering Ushijima's concern for him.

But the smile faded, as he landed his feet in the room. He remembered the words of Secretary Kenta that made him uncomfortable. Plus, in an instant he felt uncomfortable and very hot, the air in this room was completely different from his private room. Not to mention, he could feel the mosquitoes singing happily in his ears.

"I won't be able to sleep well tonight" he murmured as he was having a dialogue with himself.

"Why are you mumbling to yourself in front of the door? Quickly go in and close the door, before more and more mosquitoes." Ushijima who was used to already spread the mattress on the floor. His intention is that Akashi sleeps in bed and he will sleep on the floor using an extra mattress from his father.

"Ohijima-san! I really felt wrong with this room, a lot of mosquitoes humming in my ears. I think they want to bite our blood if we fall asleep" he told as he approached Ushijima's bed.

"Then?"

"Then, the air in this room is hot at night. Maybe because the window is tightly closed and the wind can not enter, plus there is no AC or Fan here. I can be sure I won't be able to sleep tonight."

"Just this time I saw you complaining, Akashi Seijuro." Ushijima showed his incredulous face. He could see the different aura and attitude of an Akashi in just one night.

"I'm not complaining, Ushijima-San. I just let out my grievance living in your father's very small and simple room."

"So, what do you want? It's the only place we can stay right now. And please stop insulting my father's house" Ushijima concluded.

"In fact, like I said, it's appropriate that your mother doesn't feel at home living with your father. Your father's house alone is really too simple which makes him uncomfortable, let alone me who is an Akashi Seijuro. You should understand my position, Ushijima-San."

"You're overreacting! You know I'm tired of playing with my step-sister, please don't do anything with me anymore. Besides, what the hell are you doing? Usually you can be a grown-up without me asking, what's your problem?"

Ushijima emphasized his voice which he deliberately tried to keep calm and although he himself had difficulty withholding his facial expression. And so powerless, he sat on the bed.

"I'm sorry, just forget what I just did was really shitty." Akashi immediately moved to his bed and lay there. He turned his back on Ushijima without saying anything.

Now, the room became quiet without a sound. He also wanted to sleep and close his eyes. Until he lost his comfort while listening to Akashi who slept grumpily because of mosquito bites.

Ushijima, who was uncomfortable with her sister's behavior, grabbed a blanket in the closet and threw it at Akashi.

"You just use the blanket, let's not get bitten by mosquitoes. Even if you're gonna overheat, at least your skin won't be bitten by a mosquito."

"No need," said Akashi, who immediately threw the blanket down and pretended to close his eyes again.

"What's your problem, Akashi?" asked Ushijima who found her blanket thrown right at her feet.

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Well, why Akashi?