My Sister’s Friend Kept Staying Over Even When My Sister Wasn’t Home and then
My Sister’s Friend Kept Staying Over Even When My Sister Wasn’t Home and then
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00:00Ah, nothing beats a cold beer after a long day at work.
00:06I'm Raito Maeda, a 26-year-old IT engineer working remote.
00:12Moved out from the sticks to live free and easy, but...
00:17Raito, I'm starving!
00:21It's already past midnight. You'll get fat, you know?
00:26Psh, jeez, you shouldn't say stuff like that to a girl.
00:32The one with the growling stomach is my little sis, Meg.
00:36She's 20 and a sophomore in college.
00:39She moved in with me when she started school here in Tokyo.
00:43All right, fine, I could use a snack too.
00:47Hehe, thanks. Oh, and make enough for three.
00:52Wait, what? Why?
00:56Oh, she's here!
00:59Good evening.
01:01Uh, who are you?
01:04Erina, come on in! It's cramped, but make yourself at home.
01:09It wasn't cramped before you moved in, Meg. Wait, Erina?
01:14Long time no see, Raito. I'm Erina Wada. Do you remember me?
01:20Uh, yeah, but...
01:23You've changed so much. I didn't recognize you at all.
01:27Same here. I almost didn't realize it was you when we met again.
01:32I ran into Meg at a recent reunion. We got to talking about you, Raito.
01:38Anyway, enough chit-chat. Come on in and sit down.
01:45Thanks for having me.
01:47Here you go, dig in.
01:49Oh, I've just started drinking since I turned 20, so I'll join you.
01:54All right.
01:56Cheers!
01:58Cheers!
02:00Man, she's really changed.
02:04I first met Erina when I was in high school.
02:07I was picking up Meg, who was in elementary school at the time.
02:11What's wrong, Erina?
02:13I don't know, Raito.
02:16What's wrong, Erina?
02:18I forgot my umbrella today, Meg.
02:22Wanna come over to my place, then?
02:24But we only have one umbrella.
02:27You two can share the umbrella. I'm a guy, so don't worry about me.
02:33Thank you, Meg's brother.
02:36Let's call your parents when we get home.
02:38I live with my dad and he's always busy. I don't want to bother him.
02:43My parents are hardly ever home, too. But I have Raito, so...
02:48Hey, how about you have some of Raito's cooking? He can take you home later.
02:54Meg, don't just decide things on your own. But all right, I don't mind.
03:00I wouldn't want to trouble you.
03:02Don't worry about it. I love cooking. Just make sure you stay friends with Meg.
03:08Yes, of course.
03:10From then on, Erina came over often.
03:13But then our dad got transferred, and we didn't see each other again.
03:18Who would have thought I'd be having drinks with grown-up Erina?
03:23At the reunion, all the guys were drooling over Erina.
03:28I just learned a few makeup tricks at my part-time job.
03:32What kind of job is it?
03:33I work at a hostess club. I wanted to be independent since I'm living alone.
03:39Sounds like it pays well. Does your dad know?
03:43No. I keep it a secret from him.
03:47Wasn't her family running a business or something?
03:50We lost touch after I moved. She must have been through a lot.
03:55You've always been the type to keep things bottled up.
03:58If you ever need anything, just say the word.
04:00O-okay. I'll let you know if I need help.
04:05I'll do whatever I can for you.
04:07Raito, we're not kids anymore, you know.
04:12Oh, sorry. Old habits die hard.
04:16No, it's fine. If it's you, Raito.
04:21After drinking for a few hours, we kept drinking more and…
04:26You're right.
04:28More and…
04:30Ah, your scent, Raito. Kinda makes me feel safe.
04:36You're a lightweight, but you're fine at work.
04:40Only cause it's you, Raito. I don't usually drink this much.
04:48Erina, wait, she fell asleep?
04:51Looks like it. Ah, I'm sleepy too.
04:56Raito, can you carry me to my room?
05:01You can get to your bed yourself. I need to get Erina to her room.
05:06Alright, then Erina's all yours.
05:11Is she really okay to work at the club like this?
05:15We gotta tell her dad sooner or later.
05:16Yeah, you need to make a proper greeting to her dad.
05:22Wait, isn't that kinda implying something else?
05:26Really? Anyway, I'm sleepy.
05:30Yeah, goodnight.
05:33After that day, Erina started coming over more often.
05:37Welcome, Erina! I brought some drinks.
05:42Thanks. Isn't this like every week now?
05:45I get she's happy to see Meg, but...
05:48A few days later.
05:50She was just here the other day. No way she's coming today.
05:55My favorite voice actor is on TV tonight, and I gotta watch it live!
06:00But then...
06:02I drank too much and missed the last train.
06:06See you over again tonight!
06:09Meg, again? There goes my live viewing.
06:13Erina, you look pretty drunk. Want some water?
06:18Yes, please! Oops, I spilled it.
06:22Oh no, you gotta take a shower now.
06:26Sorry. Call me if you need anything.
06:30A few minutes later.
06:32Erina, yours is so big!
06:36What? It's not that big. I'm jealous of your flat tummy, Meg.
06:41I work out to burn off what I eat.
06:46I can hear everything. What do you mean by big?
06:51Righto! She's out of the shower!
06:54Why are you wearing my shirt?
06:57I borrowed it. Is that okay?
07:01It's fine, but...
07:03Erina has a great figure, so my clothes don't fit her.
07:08Plus, my underwear is too small for her.
07:11I'm not gonna comment on that.
07:14I'm going shopping now!
07:16It's late. Should I go instead?
07:19You gonna buy women's underwear?
07:23Fine. Please go.
07:26Thanks, Meg.
07:28No problem! I'll grab some booze, too!
07:34More drinking.
07:36We had a few more drinks and then went to bed.
07:40I figured she wouldn't be back for a while.
07:43Can I stay over tonight again?
07:46Uh, sorry. Meg went back home for summer break.
07:50You should head home, too.
07:53Huh? But Meg said it's fine.
07:56What?
07:58Erina's staying over tonight!
08:01Huh? It's just me here tonight.
08:05It's fine. Just let her stay.
08:09What's fine about it?
08:10Wait, where'd Erina go?
08:20Hey, Erina!
08:22Huh?
08:24What are you doing?
08:29You can't just crash at a single guy's place.
08:33It's fine. As long as I'm with you, Raito.
08:37What? Is she serious about staying over?
08:43I'll pay for a cab if you need.
08:49And she's out cold. Guess I'll take the couch tonight.
08:54She said she wants to be independent, but is this okay?
08:58I'll talk to her tomorrow.
09:01Good morning. About last night...
09:05Nothing happened. You just passed out. I slept in the living room.
09:10I see. Sorry, I drank too much.
09:15Want breakfast? It's almost ready.
09:18I'll help. Let me get the bowls.
09:21Thanks.
09:23Eating your cooking just makes me feel at home.
09:27Glad to hear.
09:29I wish every day could be like this.
09:31Every day? Sounds like you're talking about living together.
09:36Oh, um...
09:39Just kidding.
09:42But seriously, you should talk to your dad about... stuff. Like your job.
09:48It's hard to talk to him right now.
09:52Maybe they're fighting? I mean, she's still young, so...
09:57If you need help, just let me know.
10:02I am a grown-up after all.
10:05Okay, I will.
10:08Anyway, I gotta head to work. Gotta get going.
10:12Oh, then I'll head home too.
10:15Nah, you girls take forever to get ready. Take your time.
10:20Thanks.
10:22Just leave the key in the mailbox.
10:25Wait! Your tie is crooked.
10:29Oh, really?
10:31Whoa, she's close!
10:34There, all fixed.
10:37Uh, thanks.
10:40No problem. Have a good day, Raito.
10:44Yeah, see you later.
10:47I said bye to Erina, and I headed to work.
10:50Later that day.
10:52Oh, Erina, headed to work?
10:55Yep! Are you just getting off work?
10:58Can she really handle this job with how she drinks?
11:02Something wrong?
11:04Might as well check out your workplace.
11:07Really? My place is super close.
11:10But have you ever been to a hostess club before, Raito?
11:14Nope, first time. Never had the chance.
11:19I'm honored to be your first.
11:23Yeah.
11:24You seem kind of down, Raito.
11:29I'm just worried because you're not great with booze.
11:34Sorry about that.
11:36I can handle it, but be careful, okay?
11:40It's only you, Raito.
11:43What was that?
11:44Nothing.
11:47Welcome! Erina, are you with a customer tonight?
11:51Yeah.
11:52That's right.
11:54All right, come on in!
11:57So, how was work today, sir?
12:00Had a presentation at the office, and it went great!
12:04They even asked if we could use the tech in a new field.
12:08You're amazing! That's my Raito!
12:12Wait, Erina, this isn't part of your customer service role.
12:17Oh! Here, have another drink.
12:21We continued to enjoy our time together.
12:24Erina, you've got a request at another table.
12:27Got it!
12:29Well, I'm heading out then.
12:32You still have your drink left.
12:34It's fine, I just came to check on you.
12:37Can I get the bill, please?
12:39Sure, one moment.
12:43Thanks for today, Raito.
12:45Erina, go easy on the drinks, all right?
12:48It's okay if it's just me or Meg, but I worry.
12:52Then, can I come over again?
12:56Wait, what?
12:57Um, sure, anytime you want a drink, come on over.
13:03It's a promise.
13:05From then on, even when Meg wasn't around,
13:08Erina started coming over.
13:10I began looking forward to the days she would visit.
13:14One day, Erina said she was coming over
13:18today, but she's late.
13:20What if something happened?
13:22Like she got into trouble or passed out somewhere?
13:26Ah! Help me!
13:30No way, but I better go check on her.
13:36She's gotta be okay, nothing's happened, right?
13:40Oh, Raito, you came to get me?
13:44Erina, I'm so glad you're safe!
13:48Ahaha, I'm totally fine!
13:52Wait, you said you wouldn't drink while working!
13:55Oh? Are you Erina's brother?
13:59Perfect timing!
14:00A super generous customer came in and was buying drinks for everyone.
14:05The other girls couldn't refuse and some of them are passed out.
14:09I see.
14:11You know that Erina can't handle alcohol, right?
14:15And I'm worried about her working here.
14:18Can you talk to her as family?
14:22Got it, I'll have a proper talk with her.
14:25Erina, we need to talk tomorrow.
14:28It's important.
14:30Okay, you're important to me, Raito.
14:34That's not quite right.
14:37Let's talk now!
14:39Oh, no, we'll talk tomorrow.
14:42Okay, got it.
14:47The next day.
14:49Erina, do you remember what happened last night?
14:53I just woke up and I was here.
14:57Yeah, I figured.
14:58We couldn't have a proper conversation last night.
15:02Did I do something wrong?
15:04You were so wasted you couldn't leave the club.
15:07The staff was worried too.
15:08Erina, have you told your dad about working at the hostess club?
15:13If it's hard to talk to him, I can help.
15:16I want to talk to him too, but I need money first.
15:22Why?
15:23Tell me what's going on.
15:24If I can help, I will.
15:27Actually, my dad's company is struggling and he stopped sending money.
15:32So I was looking for a job that pays well in a short time and found the hostess job.
15:38I was also kind of interested in makeup and stuff.
15:41And when did you find out you can't handle booze?
15:45Pretty much right after I started.
15:48My senior was really nice to me, so I didn't want to quit right away.
15:52Oh, I see.
15:55I was really worried about you.
15:57I was worried about you, too.
15:59Oh, I see.
16:01I was really worried yesterday.
16:03If something bad happened to you, I don't know what I'd do.
16:08But I need the money.
16:10Why don't you live here?
16:11I'm a working adult.
16:12I can support at least one person.
16:16Can I really rely on you?
16:19I'll stay here forever then, you know?
16:22Of course.
16:23I'm more worried about something happening to you.
16:26R-Raito, I'm sorry.
16:30I should have told you sooner.
16:33But you did tell me.
16:34It's not too late.
16:36Is there anything else you haven't said?
16:40Yeah, there's something I need to tell you.
16:45Raito, I...
16:48I'm back!
16:52Oh, looks like something's going on.
16:55What's going on in here?
16:58Did you have fun last night?
17:00Are you planning to?
17:03What are you talking about?
17:04Nothing happened.
17:06Yeah, I couldn't do that without drinking first.
17:10It's too embarrassing.
17:13Huh?
17:14Oops.
17:16What?
17:17You haven't told him yet?
17:20Meg, you know something, don't you?
17:22Spill it.
17:23Can I tell him, Irina?
17:25No, I will.
17:28At first, I was jealous of Meg for having such a nice brother.
17:34But then I started to feel something else.
17:38I realized it after you guys moved.
17:41Back then, I was too young.
17:44I probably would have turned you down back then.
17:48So I tried to forget my feelings.
17:51But when I saw you again, Raito, you were even more amazing.
17:56So after hearing all that,
17:58I told her to just sneak into your bed the night I went back home.
18:02I...
18:04I fell asleep.
18:06So that's what happened.
18:08You could have just told me.
18:11I...
18:12It's too embarrassing without a drink.
18:15And I've heard the first time can hurt.
18:18I...
18:18I always saw you as my little sister's friend,
18:21so I wouldn't do that.
18:23And?
18:24How about now?
18:27Well, I can see you as a woman now.
18:30But give me some time to adjust.
18:33Okay.
18:34I'll wait.
18:36By the way, what kind of business does your dad run?
18:41It's a machinery company.
18:43There were inspection errors and they got a lot of returns.
18:46The staff is getting old and they're shorthanded.
18:49It's tough.
18:51I see.
18:52Maybe I can help with that.
18:54Really?
18:57A few months later,
18:58Erina's dad's company was back on track.
19:01I was working on image recognition research,
19:04and I developed a system to inspect parts using that tech.
19:08My achievement was recognized at the company,
19:10and I received an award.
19:13Of course, my relationship with Erina was also affected.
19:16My relationship with Erina also progressed little by little.
19:21I owe you a lot, Raito.
19:23It was just a coincidence.
19:25I happen to be researching that area.
19:28Could I ask you to take care of my daughter too?
19:32She's been overdoing it.
19:33I want you to look after her.
19:37Erina, sorry to keep you waiting.
19:40Yeah.
19:42I want you to only drink in front of me from now on.
19:46Always.
19:47Can you promise me that?
19:50Yes, I promise.