LRAB Chapter 115 What's wrong with you?
Chapter 115 What's wrong with you?
Itama's emotions were in turmoil, and he was just standing there, with no intention of leaving.
"What's wrong... Is there anything else?" Takita didn't even look up; he was completely overwhelmed by sadness and grief.
Itama pinched his fingers together, stared down at his toes, and watched ants crawl past his feet one by one, a sense of guilt taking over his mind.
“Where…where am I going? Your brother and my brother…” Itama explained softly.
"Ah..." Takita finally realized what was happening, quickly wiped away the tears on his face, and turned to look at Itama, saying, "Then come here and sit with me for a while... at least let my brother think that we have a good relationship."
Today should be a happy day, as both of his older brothers have found their sweethearts. Therefore, Takita must suppress his grievances and sadness and put on a... at least outwardly happy expression.
He didn't want his brother to be sad because of his affairs, or even to have the slightest rift with the other person because of it. He didn't want even the slightest possibility of that happening.
Itama's feelings were indescribable, but he still obediently sat down next to Takita.
The wind gently rustled through the trees, ruffling the boy's hair. Not far away, Hikaru and Watama were whispering to each other, their faces flushed. But here, Itama still didn't know what to say to Takita.
In a sense, Takita should see himself as a competitor, as an enemy...
On one hand, there was his anxiety, compounded by being forced by Takita to confess his true feelings for Genichi. On the other hand... the person who led him to say those words was none other than his "rival," who also loved Genichi...
The air remained quiet for a long time. Only when the seventh leaf fell from the treetop did Takita stand up, ready to pull his older brother Kota back first.
They have been given plenty of time, and the Feathered Robe Clan is not without its problems. Takita is very busy, at least he has to coordinate the clan's personnel and arrange manpower to build new houses.
Because of these coincidences, today's work has been delayed quite a bit.
When Kota saw his younger brother get up, he realized it was getting late... Even though he really liked Watama and wanted to spend more time with him, he couldn't neglect his work.
"Um..." Hikaru stood up, her expression shifting from indifference to cheerfulness. "I have other things to do. I already told you, Watama, that I'm now a member of the Hagoromo clan, so..."
"Ah, I know! You're all very busy! Go on, go on~ We'll live in the same village from now on, so we can see each other again anytime!" Wataru stood up, dusting himself off...
Hikaru instinctively reached out to help the other person, but his hand froze in mid-air. He suddenly realized that Watama was no longer the little boy who struggled to walk.
"Ah... Hikaru..." Watama blushed again. He knew what Hikaru's habitual gesture meant. "It's okay, I can protect you from now on. Don't underestimate me just because I only have one arm~"
Wajian smiled and, while speaking, stretched out his left arm and made a strong gesture.
Hikaru withdrew his hand and smiled as well... At this moment, Hikaru was both Hagoromo Kota of the Hagoromo clan and Hikaru of the Kawarama.
His demeanor, which had been reserved and composed when he first entered the Feathered Robe Clan's territory, has returned to the positive and cheerful attitude he only displayed in front of Wajian.
When Watama saw Hikaru retract his hand, he paused for a second before reaching out and taking the other's hand.
"Can we... now be considered... you know?" Watama's voice was a little soft, but the meaning was clear.
Xiao Guang paused, opened his mouth slightly, and immediately realized the meaning behind the Wajian dialect.
"Um...I'm willing."
Even the cool mountain breeze couldn't cool the boy's flushed cheeks.
Just as the two were still staring at each other, Takita's voice suddenly rang out: "Ahem... I feel ashamed when you say that, brother..."
"Oops... Sorry, Takita, I've taken up your time..." Kota looked at his younger brother somewhat awkwardly. This was probably the first time he, as the older brother, had shown this side of himself in front of his younger brother, Takita...
Takita chuckled and waved calmly, saying, "It's alright, as long as you're happy, brother."
Watama also realized that his younger brother had taken his hand, which made him a little embarrassed.
After all, the things those two boys had just said to each other were really embarrassing, especially since the younger brother had seen them.
“Then we’ll head back now~” Takita said to Itama with a smile.
Seeing the other person's nonchalant attitude, Itama felt a pang of pain in his heart, but he could only force a smile and reply to Takita, "Yeah, Takita, let's play together again next time..."
Takita pulled his brother and turned to leave, but before leaving, he turned back to Kawarama and said, "Karama-nii, if you want to come see my brother, you can come anytime, even tonight..."
“Hey, Taki, you…” Xiao Guang almost choked and quickly pulled his younger brother’s hand.
"Ah..." Watama blushed again, but only for a moment, and he was already somewhat tempted. "Okay...okay!"
Of course, no one had any ulterior motives. Watama simply wanted to relive the feeling of security he had when Hikaru was lying next to him, taking care of him...
Itama kept his head down the whole way, his expression unreadable, which left Watama somewhat puzzled.
"Banban, what's wrong?"
Itama jumped, quickly looked up, smiled, and replied, "I'm fine, brother, I..."
Wajima raised an eyebrow, as if he had suddenly thought of something. He abruptly stopped, put his hand on Itama's shoulder, and said seriously, "You want to go find your little Uchiha, right? The one I told you about before... what have you thought about?"
"Ah, brother, I...I..." Itama stammered, a blush creeping onto his cheeks... "Yes...I want to go find Yan Yi. I've decided, I'll try my best..."
He almost swallowed his words, but when facing his third brother, Wajian, he still managed to muster the courage to tell him what was on his mind.
Wajian smiled, revealing a row of white teeth, and hugged his younger brother closer, saying firmly, "Brother supports you! Go on your way~ It's not far from our new clan's territory, I'll go back and tidy up my room."
Itama almost burst into tears. Watama-nii-san is so good to him... and he's the brother who understands him the most.
"Thank you, brother..." Clenching his fist, Itama nodded gently in Watama's arms. "Then I'll go!"
"Go for it! Good luck!" Wataru let go of his younger brother, gently patted his shoulder, and gave him a thumbs-up.
Having received this hard-won affection, Watama also hopes his younger brother can succeed. This sweet treat should also bring happiness to his brother, who has never been very happy.
"Ok!"
With a determined look in his eyes, Itama had finally come to his senses and was going to tell Yan Yi his true feelings!