The Boy Who Died Protecting the Party Is Resurrected 10 Years Later and Is Doted On – The Companion He Thought Was a Boy Had Become an Overprotective Big Sister - Episode 6: So full of chest, so full in the stomach

Episode 6: So full of chest, so full in the stomach

“Ahh… so much… chest…”

Forced into a half-naked bonding experience in the bath, Phil was now sitting frozen in thoughtless shock on Menou’s lap.

It was probably going to become a trauma for him.

“Beruda, Raika. You do understand that my brother just came back to life and isn’t in perfect condition yet… right?”

Menou asked with a smile. But it was clear she was angry.

“N-Next time, we’ll invite you too, Menou~…”

“Phil’s always wanted to take a bath with us. We just granted his wish… wouldn’t it be sad if we didn’t…?”

“That’s only because he thought you two were boys! What you did was a crime! Don’t seduce my brother!”

Beruda and Raika sat across the table from Menou while being scolded. The table was filled with a mountain of delicious-looking food she had prepared.

“S-Sorryyy…”

“I’m sorry… we didn’t mean it like that…”

Seeing the two looking somewhat remorseful, Menou let out a small sigh.

“Honestly… the only one allowed to take a bath with my brother is me, his little sister! It’s always been that way!”

“Uhh, is this a moment where we’re supposed to make a snarky comeback…?”

“Don’t, Raika. She’s dead serious.”

Most likely, Phil’s heart would never truly find peace.

From now on, he would live surrounded by sisters with no sense of personal space, played with like a toy.

“Ah, ahaha…”

Just as Phil felt his fate closing in and his mind starting to break—*growl*, Raika’s stomach rumbled.

“More importantly, Phil, you’re hungry too, right? Let’s eat already!”

“That was clearly your stomach making that noise.”

“Here you go, Onii-chan. I even considered Raika’s appetite and made extra. So eat as much as you want!”

Menou gently lowered Phil from her lap. She was looking a little reluctant to let go. She then sat down on the chair beside him.

“I-I’ll eat… thanks, Menou.”

Barely holding himself together, Phil said with an awkward smile.

On the table were omelets with rice, hamburg steaks, fish and chips, stew, and fruit sandwiches. They were all packed tightly together.

They were all foods that Phil liked. But seeing so many at once made him feel full just by looking at them.

“Umm…”

While wondering what to eat first, he picked up a spoon and tried the closest dish: the omelet rice.

“Amm…!”

—It was more delicious than he had imagined.

The fluffy, melty egg and the mildly tangy ketchup-flavored chicken rice blended perfectly. It made Phil feel truly happy.

At the same time, it had a nostalgic flavor that reminded him of Menou. And tears welled up in the corners of his eyes.

“Menou… you’ve gotten really good at cooking…”

Phil said while wiping his eyes so she wouldn’t notice.

“Yup! That omelet rice is made with Cockatrice meat and ketchup from Tomato Mandragoras. They are then wrapped in a fluffy Harpy egg! All rare ingredients from the dungeon!”

“…I-It’s really delicious.”

Though he complimented the taste, it might have been better not to know what ingredients were used.

“T-This hamburger… is really good too…!”

“That hamburger uses ground meat from a Behemoth and an Orc King. So it’s super nutritious and will help you get your strength back!”

“…Yeah.”

Apparently, adventurers who explore dungeons for long periods cook and eat the monsters they defeat. But this was Phil’s first time eating monster-based food.

Normally, unless someone is really used to it, eating monsters is something most people avoid.

“These fish and chips are made with fried Potato Mandragoras and Leviathan! And that stew is full of Jack-o’-Lanterns and Myconids! Eat a lot, Onii-chan!”

“I-I’ll eat…”

Though it was all supposed to be his favorite food, everything was made with unfamiliar ingredients. Phil was already overwhelmed.

“The fresh cream is made from Minotaur milk! It’s super creamy and delicious, right?!”

“Yeah…”

However, just as Menou said, everything tasted so good it felt like his cheeks would fall off.

“I thought monsters… wouldn’t taste good.”

“You see! Raika and Beruda captured the monsters, and I modified them to be delicious! Originally, it was part of my research to bring you back to life. But I found that monsters have high fertility, grow fast, and are easily altered. So they have unlimited potential as ingredients…! That’s why now I’m researching how to combine Tomato Mandragoras and Potato Mandragoras into one! That’s my ‘public-facing’ research. So next time, I’ll let you watch too, Onii-chan!”

“M-Menou, I’m… glad you found something you’re passionate about…”

Seeing Menou excitedly rambling with sparkling eyes, Phil smiled awkwardly.

—He decided not to think too deeply about the terrifying phrase “research to bring him back to life.”

“Ah!”

“W-What now…?”

Apparently, Menou wasn’t done talking.

“I forgot to say, but your room isn’t ready yet today! So you’ll be sleeping with me!”

“Eh?”

“Sleeping together with my Onii-chan after so long… I can’t wait…! Let’s snuggle lots, okay?!”

“Uwah…!”

And so, it was settled that Phil would be sleeping sandwiched by chest even at night.