I Confessed to the Three Beautiful Sisters at School and Got Rejected, but After I Became their Stepsister, They Started Doting On Me (GL) - Chapter 2

“This will be your room.”

And just like that, after finishing introductions with the Tsukimori family—my new family—I was led to my room.

To my utter disbelief, Chiya Tsukimori, the eldest sister herself, was the one escorting me.

It was overwhelming.

Her glossy black hair was as radiant as ever, and she wore an off-white blouse paired with black wide-leg slacks, creating a look that was both chic and elegant.

Her well-proportioned figure was the very definition of an ideal woman.

A-and wait… she’s in casual clothes…?!

Casual clothes!!

“Thank you so much!!”

“…You’re overreacting.”

I meant those words in more ways than one, but of course, Chiya had no way of knowing that.

She simply gave me a cold, unimpressed look.

“S-sorry…”

Lowering my head, I stepped inside the room.

It was empty, completely bare. I placed my belongings down in the vacant space.

—Click.

The door closed.

Wait… that meant it was just the two of us in a closed room?!

“I’ll make this clear.”

“Huh? Oh, yes?”

Chiya took a slow step toward me.

I could already barely handle sharing the same air as her, let alone being the sole focus of her gaze.

Was I even allowed such an honor?

“I have no intention of acknowledging you as my sister.”

Her voice was firm, her sharp gaze locking onto mine.

It was a clear boundary, a definitive line drawn between us.

Even if we were now family by law, I wasn’t actually related by bl00d.

That was what she meant.

“Of course.”

“…Huh? You’re surprisingly accepting of that.”

Chiya’s expression flickered with surprise, as if she hadn’t expected me to agree so readily.

“There’s no way someone like me could become a Tsukimori sister. You don’t have to worry about that.”

“Wait… and you’re fine with that?”

To me, this was only natural.

The Tsukimori Sisters were already complete as they were—the perfect trio.

Throwing a random outsider like me into the mix was nothing short of a disturbance.

It would be like a novice artist ruining a masterpiece with an unnecessary brushstroke.

“I have no issues whatsoever. Please feel free to think of me as nothing more than a housemate.”

“…Just to clarify, I expect you to keep your emotions in check and not develop any improper feelings toward us.”

“I would never. You have nothing to worry about.”

“…”

Improper feelings? That was absurd.

What I felt for the Tsukimori sisters was nothing short of reverence.

It was admiration, pure and untainted—a feeling so profound that it could only be described as love.

There was no room for anything inappropriate.

“…Huh.”

Yet, despite my reassurance, Chiya tilted her head slightly, as if confused.

Why?

Hadn’t I just given the exact response she wanted?

“This is… different from what I expected.”

“Oh? Is it?”

When I asked, she cleared her throat lightly.

“Hmph. Well, if that’s how you feel, then fine. I have no intention of getting close to you.”

With that, she turned on her heel, her long black hair swaying elegantly as she strode out of the room.

“…Chiya-san is so beautiful and cool, but she’s really cold.”

I let out a small sigh.

It wasn’t like I had hoped for her to welcome me as a sister or anything.

But still…

Would it kill her to be just a little warmer?

The hostility was a bit much.

Left alone in the barren room, the emptiness felt even heavier.

◇◇◇

“Uh… where is everything?”

I hesitantly made my way downstairs, but naturally, I had no idea where anything was.

Heading to the living room might help, since someone was bound to be there… but I still wasn’t sure how to approach anyone yet.

“Oh my, do you need something?”

As I wandered through the hallway, a soft, gentle voice called out.

Turning around, I found myself face-to-face with Hiyori Tsukimori, the second sister.

Her calm and nurturing aura made her instantly recognizable.

“Ah, um… I was just wondering where the bathroom is.”

“Oh, it’s this way. Let me show you.”

Her chestnut brown hair waved gently in loose curls, paired with a natural-colored cardigan and a soft pink long skirt.

Her curvaceous figure, more voluptuous than the other sisters, only added to her charm—so fluffy and cute!

“Here it is.”

“Thank you so much!!”

“Oh, you’re so lively.”

Hiyori smiled warmly, placing a hand gently on her cheek.

Such a gesture suited her perfectly, radiating both grace and softness.

Honestly, it’s amazing that I’m being guided to the bathroom by Hiyori—such an honor.

It feels almost like… a bit of forbidden excitement.

“Since you’re still getting your bearings, feel free to ask if you need anything.”

“I-I’m so sorry to bother you!”

Ah.

Hiyori is so kind.

Her polite speech and gentle demeanor bring a sense of comfort and ease.

“No need to apologize. It’s understandable that you don’t know the location of something as simple as the bathroom. I’m sure living here will be difficult at first, so don’t worry about it.”

“Ah, yes…”

Wait, huh…

Did I just get subtly scolded?

It kind of felt like she was saying, “How sad that you don’t even know where the obvious things are.”

Nah, maybe I’m just overthinking it.

I must be too negative.

Yeah, that’s it.

I’ve decided to think that way.

◇◇◇

Knock knock.

“Yes?”

While I was tidying up the room, I heard a knock at the door.

“I’m coming in.”

The door opened to reveal Karin Tsukimori, the youngest sister.

Her contrasting twin tails were tied high on each side, her green hoodie paired with black denim shorts.

Her slender figure gave her a boyish vibe, but the way her long, lean legs were exposed revealed a feminine charm, the soft curves of her body adding a whole new level of attraction.

“Thank you so much!”

“Huh? I haven’t done anything yet, so why are you thanking me?”

“Oh, r-right… sorry!”

Oh no.

I got a little too carried away by my excitement, admiring everyone’s casual outfits.

“So, um, what’s going on?”

“I came here because I need to talk to you.”

Hmm…?

Now that I think about it, Chiya had been the one to show me to my room, and Hiyori had just happened to cross paths with me in the hallway.

So, Karin must be the first one to actually come looking for me, right?

Wait… that feels kind of nice.

“Thank you so much!!”

“I told you, I haven’t done anything yet!”

Right.

So why had Karin come to my room in the first place?

“I’m here to show you the chores around the house. Come with me.”

…Ah.

I see.

So that’s why.

Karin probably wasn’t interested in me, after all.

I knew it. I totally knew it.

“Heh…
At the same time as feeling that sadness, I can’t help but feel happy to be talking to Karin. My emotions are so complex.”

“This is the bathroom.”

The place she showed me to was the bathroom.

It was sparkling clean, with not a speck of dirt in sight. The care put into maintaining it was obvious.

“From now on, you’ll be in charge of cleaning here.”

“Oh, okay.”

“The cleaning supplies are over here. Use these.”

“Got it, I understand.”

I nodded obediently, and Karin stared at me for a moment.

“If you don’t clean properly, Chiya-nee will lecture you, so you should probably do a good job.”

“Ah, I see.”

“You’re the youngest sister, so maybe you should take the initiative and do everything.”

“H-Huh…?!”

“Huh?”

Karin just called me her younger sister…!

It was an honor, and at the same time, a feeling of joy flooded over me.

I hadn’t expected that at all, but when she said it, the surprise was overwhelming…!

“W-Was that too much…? Sorry, I didn’t mean to overstep.”

“I’m so happy!!”

“…Huh?”

I expressed my gratitude, but then Karin looked at me with a confused stare.

Why?

“Uh, wait, you’re actually happy?”

“Yes, very much!”

I really felt like if I could help make the Tsukimori sisters’ living environment better, this was the least I could do.

“W-Well, just make sure you do it properly!”

With that, Karin left, walking away from me.

Hmm.

I was happy that Karin called me her younger sister, but it felt like she had just gotten her task done and left.

In the end, I still felt a distance between us.

It was probably because she misunderstood that I liked the Tsukimori sisters romantically.

“I hope I can clear up that misunderstanding first.”

At that moment, I set my first goal for this new life.