The stork is totally real (not)
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rincchiThis is a long one.
Basically, Rin has had no sex ed and thinks the stork is real, much to Riki's chagrin. The very idea of her having an H-scene in Ecstasy is absurd. She's just so innocent and probably has autism to boot. It's just so not right Riki's having sex with her, like what the fuck...
Not finished, and never will be.
It's a blisteringly hot summer day. I take a long sip of my water and look aside at Rin, who is fanning herself. A wide hat sits atop her head, providing protection from the harsh sun. It seems that she is deep in thought, judging by the look on her face.
"What are you thinking about?"
"Hmm?" Rin starts suddenly. Her eyes focus on mine. "Did you say something, Riki?"
It's probably something trivial like deciding which flavour of Mon Petit to buy next. Rin isn't a terribly complicated person after all. Still, I'm curious.
"It looks like you have something on your mind."
"Oh... yeah..." Rin's gaze dips downward. There's a long silence, like she's trying to think of what to say next. "Riki, do you think we'll have kids one day?"
I instantly regretted choosing that particular moment to take another sip. After what seems like an eternity of hitting my chest and coughing, I've recovered... mostly.
"Whatever made you ask something like that?"
Sure, we are going out together and I'm confident that we have a long future ahead of us so kids may well be on our agenda one day. As a second year student in high school though, I can't say the thought has even crossed my mind yet. It's hard to imagine Rin herself having kids for that matter. I wouldn't say it out loud but Rin herself is still like a child in some ways and I think it will be some time before we do... well, that.
Does Rin even know what 'that' is? Should I ask?
"Um, well..." Rin's cheeks have turned a light shade of pink. "I saw a woman going by with a pram a few minutes ago and then I started thinking about it. Of course I wouldn't want them right now but it would be kinda fun to have some in the future. Babies are fun to play with, aren't they?"
Why do I have this feeling she's equating a baby to a kitten? I can't claim to know much about babies myself but I'm sure it's a lot of work. Surely it's on a whole different level to taking care of a cats. With cats, you only need to feed them and play with them once in a while. They can look after themselves otherwise. Babies, on the other hand... yeah, I don't really want to think about that.
For that matter, what if Rin insisted on naming them? A chill slowly creeps along my back. Her method of coming up with names is frighteningly similar to Kyousuke's. Imagine if we ended up having children named Darwin or Schwarzenegger. I shudder and close my eyes, sending a silent prayer to the gods. Please, never let that become a reality.
"Maybe. It's too early to be thinking about that, Rin."
Way, way too early.
"Yeah, I know." Rin sounds a bit annoyed. "I was only wondering, that's all. Is that a crime? Why don't you try imagining the future sometimes, Riki?"
I am imagining the future right this moment. It's terrifying. I can almost see those kids gathered around me, crying because they got picked on for having atrocious names again, and looking at me with reproachful eyes for not saving them from such cruel burdens.
"Riki, you have an unpleasant look on your face."
My eyes fly open and I meet Rin's gaze. Oops, I didn't mean to be that obvious.
Maybe I am overreacting to the idea just a bit. I'm sure Rin is going to mature eventually. It's only a matter of time. She's already grown so much stronger than she was at the beginning of the school year after all.
Hmm, I wonder, does Rin even know how it happens? Her image of love is quite childish in itself so I find it hard to believe she would be aware of the more adult matters. Maybe it's better not to ask but still, if she's talking about babies, shouldn't I check? I'd better try and be subtle about this. If I say the wrong thing, she might declare me a pervert.
"Say, Rin, I was wondering if you could tell me where babies come from?"
"Eh? Why are you asking me that?" Rin's jaw is practically hitting the ground. "Riki, you don't even know-"
"No, I do know! I'm just wondering if you do."
"You what?" Rin's voice hits a higher pitch. "What's that supposed to mean? Do you think I wouldn't even know something like that?" She folds her arms and puffs her cheeks out. "Of course I know that, idiot! Are you calling me a child?!"
Wow. I really didn't expect that answer at all.
"No, of course not. You're right, I shouldn't have asked you such a silly question like that. I'm sorry, Rin."
I watch Rin, who lets out an indignant huff and turns her body away. So it would seem that she really isn't as innocent as I assumed after all. When did she actually learn about the birds and the bees though? Could Kurugaya-san have been educating her? It's something I wouldn't put past her but I think Rin would have said something to me about it.
"Hmph. Silly Riki." Rin shoots me a glance through slitted eyes. "I've known about the stork since I was little. Doesn't everyone know about it?"
Did I hear her properly?
"Could you say that again, Rin?"
"I've known about the stork since I was little, so there. All you have to do is wish for a baby and the stork will bring it to you."
There are no words.
I should have seen it coming. Rin is so innocent and she does say some unexpected things, but I honestly hadn't expected her to believe in such a childish thing. What was she even doing during sex ed class? Clearly she wasn't paying attention at all. No doubt she was blocking her ears and looking away the whole time because it was too creepy for her liking. I could see her doing that.
What I do know is that I'm not about to launch into an explanation of how babies are made. That's just too embarrassing. Still, I can't let her think babies are delivered by the stork her whole life.
What a troublesome conundrum that has suddenly reared its head.
"Riki? You've gone awfully quiet. Is something wrong?"
"No, no, nothing's wrong." I force a big smile on my face that is hopefully enough to fool Rin. "You know what, it's not good to sit in the heat for so long. Let's go back now."
***
As the leader of the Little Busters, I'm expected to make my own decisions. I'm not supposed to depend on Kyousuke anymore. Still, this is a dilemma I'm not prepared to handle and Rin is his sister after all.
I knock on the door. Since Kyousuke has a roommate, I can't just go ahead and walk in whenever I like. Thank goodness this is one of those days when Kyousuke is at school and not searching for a job. It's because the exams are coming up and he knows he needs to study. Remembering that, I feel a pang. When those exams are over and done with, he'll be leaving and I won't be able to see him almost every day anymore.
He did make a joke about failing and restarting the year over. I know it was only a joke. Even for Kyousuke, that's a bit much. Having him here for an extra year wouldn't be a bad thing though.
Kyousuke answers the door.
"Oh, Riki. What's up?"
"It's about Rin. Uh, are you alone right now?"
"Sure. You want to come in?"
I enter the room and glance at Kyousuke's desk. Several books are lying open on the desk. I spot a manga among the clutter. Is he studying and reading manga at the same time? If anyone could do it, I suppose he could.
I sit down on the lower bed. Kyousuke seats himself in his chair, facing me.
"So, what is it? Some kind of love related dilemma?"
I look down at my hands. This subject is kind of awkward to be discussing with Kyousuke of all people, but he's the one who I immediately thought of. I can talk to him about mostly anything. I just have to come right out and say it.
"Rin believes that babies are delivered by the stork."
I raise my head to see the look on Kyousuke's face. He looks completely blank, maybe even a little puzzled.
"Yeah, so? Babies are delivered by the stork. Everyone knows that."
No no no.
I don't believe I am hearing this.
Even for an eternal child like Kyousuke, this is just too much. He can't possibly be that innocent. I'm sure he'd have to know even if he spent his sex ed class secretly reading manga under the desk. How can this be possible?
Or is it me who is wrong here?
Maybe I unwittingly slipped into an alternate reality where babies really are delivered by storks. Yeah, right. How could that have happened?
Kyousuke's laughter breaks into my whirling thoughts.
Damn. I can't believe I fell for that.
"That's not funny, Kyousuke!" My face grows intensely warm. Ooh, how embarrassing that was. "I really thought you were serious for a moment there!"
"Riki, you're too gullible." Kyousuke chides me with a gentle smile. "You fell for that one far too easily. Still, what's so bad about Rin believing in some childish myth?"
"Eh? You really don't see what's wrong with that?"
"Well, of course she can't believe it forever. Rin needs to grow up someday but I think it would be nice for her to keep her innocence a bit longer." Kyousuke pauses and raises an eyebrow slightly. "You're not thinking of doing it with her, are you?"
"No!" I blurt out without thinking. "Don't be ridiculous! I'm not thinking of that at all! I just don't want Rin to... hold on, since when is it any of your business?"
"That's a relief. You don't want to grow up too fast."
"I didn't come here for advice on our relationship." I bury my face in my hands. Why did I think bringing this up with Kyousuke was a good idea? This is getting beyond embarrassing.
"What am I supposed to think when you come in here worrying about Rin being too innocent?"
Hmm, he does make a good point. I probably should have been clearer on the whole matter. Who even asks their girlfriend's brother about how to do the deed with them? That's definitely not what I'm here for.
"I'm just concerned, that's all. I know Rin's always been a bit clueless about this kind of thing but how am I supposed to approach the subject when the time comes? I can't teach her about sex. Since when do people teach their own girlfriends about sex? It's completely unheard of! Can't you help?"
"I could try to explain it but I'm pretty sure she'll start throwing things at me and calling me a pervert when I get to the part where the clothes come off. Anyway, I don't want to discuss such awkward things with her, thank you very much."
"Yeah, I can understand."
Besides, I don't think girls are really supposed to learn sex ed from their own brothers either. So who does that leave?
"What about your parents?"
"They are on one of their business trips again. I don't think this necessitates a long distance call."
"Ah, I see."
Kyousuke and Rin's parents both have jobs that require them to travel a lot and they have been doing that for a long time now. I've met them a few times during Christmas and the rare times when they were able to come home to see their children. They would hire people to take care of the two while they were away.
So, barring parents, that leaves her friends. Masato and Kengo are definitely not plausible options, being guys, so one of the girls?
"Riki, it's too early for this, you know."
"Eh? Yeah, I know, but..."
Is it really okay to just leave things like this?
Basically, Rin has had no sex ed and thinks the stork is real, much to Riki's chagrin. The very idea of her having an H-scene in Ecstasy is absurd. She's just so innocent and probably has autism to boot. It's just so not right Riki's having sex with her, like what the fuck...
Not finished, and never will be.
It's a blisteringly hot summer day. I take a long sip of my water and look aside at Rin, who is fanning herself. A wide hat sits atop her head, providing protection from the harsh sun. It seems that she is deep in thought, judging by the look on her face.
"What are you thinking about?"
"Hmm?" Rin starts suddenly. Her eyes focus on mine. "Did you say something, Riki?"
It's probably something trivial like deciding which flavour of Mon Petit to buy next. Rin isn't a terribly complicated person after all. Still, I'm curious.
"It looks like you have something on your mind."
"Oh... yeah..." Rin's gaze dips downward. There's a long silence, like she's trying to think of what to say next. "Riki, do you think we'll have kids one day?"
I instantly regretted choosing that particular moment to take another sip. After what seems like an eternity of hitting my chest and coughing, I've recovered... mostly.
"Whatever made you ask something like that?"
Sure, we are going out together and I'm confident that we have a long future ahead of us so kids may well be on our agenda one day. As a second year student in high school though, I can't say the thought has even crossed my mind yet. It's hard to imagine Rin herself having kids for that matter. I wouldn't say it out loud but Rin herself is still like a child in some ways and I think it will be some time before we do... well, that.
Does Rin even know what 'that' is? Should I ask?
"Um, well..." Rin's cheeks have turned a light shade of pink. "I saw a woman going by with a pram a few minutes ago and then I started thinking about it. Of course I wouldn't want them right now but it would be kinda fun to have some in the future. Babies are fun to play with, aren't they?"
Why do I have this feeling she's equating a baby to a kitten? I can't claim to know much about babies myself but I'm sure it's a lot of work. Surely it's on a whole different level to taking care of a cats. With cats, you only need to feed them and play with them once in a while. They can look after themselves otherwise. Babies, on the other hand... yeah, I don't really want to think about that.
For that matter, what if Rin insisted on naming them? A chill slowly creeps along my back. Her method of coming up with names is frighteningly similar to Kyousuke's. Imagine if we ended up having children named Darwin or Schwarzenegger. I shudder and close my eyes, sending a silent prayer to the gods. Please, never let that become a reality.
"Maybe. It's too early to be thinking about that, Rin."
Way, way too early.
"Yeah, I know." Rin sounds a bit annoyed. "I was only wondering, that's all. Is that a crime? Why don't you try imagining the future sometimes, Riki?"
I am imagining the future right this moment. It's terrifying. I can almost see those kids gathered around me, crying because they got picked on for having atrocious names again, and looking at me with reproachful eyes for not saving them from such cruel burdens.
"Riki, you have an unpleasant look on your face."
My eyes fly open and I meet Rin's gaze. Oops, I didn't mean to be that obvious.
Maybe I am overreacting to the idea just a bit. I'm sure Rin is going to mature eventually. It's only a matter of time. She's already grown so much stronger than she was at the beginning of the school year after all.
Hmm, I wonder, does Rin even know how it happens? Her image of love is quite childish in itself so I find it hard to believe she would be aware of the more adult matters. Maybe it's better not to ask but still, if she's talking about babies, shouldn't I check? I'd better try and be subtle about this. If I say the wrong thing, she might declare me a pervert.
"Say, Rin, I was wondering if you could tell me where babies come from?"
"Eh? Why are you asking me that?" Rin's jaw is practically hitting the ground. "Riki, you don't even know-"
"No, I do know! I'm just wondering if you do."
"You what?" Rin's voice hits a higher pitch. "What's that supposed to mean? Do you think I wouldn't even know something like that?" She folds her arms and puffs her cheeks out. "Of course I know that, idiot! Are you calling me a child?!"
Wow. I really didn't expect that answer at all.
"No, of course not. You're right, I shouldn't have asked you such a silly question like that. I'm sorry, Rin."
I watch Rin, who lets out an indignant huff and turns her body away. So it would seem that she really isn't as innocent as I assumed after all. When did she actually learn about the birds and the bees though? Could Kurugaya-san have been educating her? It's something I wouldn't put past her but I think Rin would have said something to me about it.
"Hmph. Silly Riki." Rin shoots me a glance through slitted eyes. "I've known about the stork since I was little. Doesn't everyone know about it?"
Did I hear her properly?
"Could you say that again, Rin?"
"I've known about the stork since I was little, so there. All you have to do is wish for a baby and the stork will bring it to you."
There are no words.
I should have seen it coming. Rin is so innocent and she does say some unexpected things, but I honestly hadn't expected her to believe in such a childish thing. What was she even doing during sex ed class? Clearly she wasn't paying attention at all. No doubt she was blocking her ears and looking away the whole time because it was too creepy for her liking. I could see her doing that.
What I do know is that I'm not about to launch into an explanation of how babies are made. That's just too embarrassing. Still, I can't let her think babies are delivered by the stork her whole life.
What a troublesome conundrum that has suddenly reared its head.
"Riki? You've gone awfully quiet. Is something wrong?"
"No, no, nothing's wrong." I force a big smile on my face that is hopefully enough to fool Rin. "You know what, it's not good to sit in the heat for so long. Let's go back now."
***
As the leader of the Little Busters, I'm expected to make my own decisions. I'm not supposed to depend on Kyousuke anymore. Still, this is a dilemma I'm not prepared to handle and Rin is his sister after all.
I knock on the door. Since Kyousuke has a roommate, I can't just go ahead and walk in whenever I like. Thank goodness this is one of those days when Kyousuke is at school and not searching for a job. It's because the exams are coming up and he knows he needs to study. Remembering that, I feel a pang. When those exams are over and done with, he'll be leaving and I won't be able to see him almost every day anymore.
He did make a joke about failing and restarting the year over. I know it was only a joke. Even for Kyousuke, that's a bit much. Having him here for an extra year wouldn't be a bad thing though.
Kyousuke answers the door.
"Oh, Riki. What's up?"
"It's about Rin. Uh, are you alone right now?"
"Sure. You want to come in?"
I enter the room and glance at Kyousuke's desk. Several books are lying open on the desk. I spot a manga among the clutter. Is he studying and reading manga at the same time? If anyone could do it, I suppose he could.
I sit down on the lower bed. Kyousuke seats himself in his chair, facing me.
"So, what is it? Some kind of love related dilemma?"
I look down at my hands. This subject is kind of awkward to be discussing with Kyousuke of all people, but he's the one who I immediately thought of. I can talk to him about mostly anything. I just have to come right out and say it.
"Rin believes that babies are delivered by the stork."
I raise my head to see the look on Kyousuke's face. He looks completely blank, maybe even a little puzzled.
"Yeah, so? Babies are delivered by the stork. Everyone knows that."
No no no.
I don't believe I am hearing this.
Even for an eternal child like Kyousuke, this is just too much. He can't possibly be that innocent. I'm sure he'd have to know even if he spent his sex ed class secretly reading manga under the desk. How can this be possible?
Or is it me who is wrong here?
Maybe I unwittingly slipped into an alternate reality where babies really are delivered by storks. Yeah, right. How could that have happened?
Kyousuke's laughter breaks into my whirling thoughts.
Damn. I can't believe I fell for that.
"That's not funny, Kyousuke!" My face grows intensely warm. Ooh, how embarrassing that was. "I really thought you were serious for a moment there!"
"Riki, you're too gullible." Kyousuke chides me with a gentle smile. "You fell for that one far too easily. Still, what's so bad about Rin believing in some childish myth?"
"Eh? You really don't see what's wrong with that?"
"Well, of course she can't believe it forever. Rin needs to grow up someday but I think it would be nice for her to keep her innocence a bit longer." Kyousuke pauses and raises an eyebrow slightly. "You're not thinking of doing it with her, are you?"
"No!" I blurt out without thinking. "Don't be ridiculous! I'm not thinking of that at all! I just don't want Rin to... hold on, since when is it any of your business?"
"That's a relief. You don't want to grow up too fast."
"I didn't come here for advice on our relationship." I bury my face in my hands. Why did I think bringing this up with Kyousuke was a good idea? This is getting beyond embarrassing.
"What am I supposed to think when you come in here worrying about Rin being too innocent?"
Hmm, he does make a good point. I probably should have been clearer on the whole matter. Who even asks their girlfriend's brother about how to do the deed with them? That's definitely not what I'm here for.
"I'm just concerned, that's all. I know Rin's always been a bit clueless about this kind of thing but how am I supposed to approach the subject when the time comes? I can't teach her about sex. Since when do people teach their own girlfriends about sex? It's completely unheard of! Can't you help?"
"I could try to explain it but I'm pretty sure she'll start throwing things at me and calling me a pervert when I get to the part where the clothes come off. Anyway, I don't want to discuss such awkward things with her, thank you very much."
"Yeah, I can understand."
Besides, I don't think girls are really supposed to learn sex ed from their own brothers either. So who does that leave?
"What about your parents?"
"They are on one of their business trips again. I don't think this necessitates a long distance call."
"Ah, I see."
Kyousuke and Rin's parents both have jobs that require them to travel a lot and they have been doing that for a long time now. I've met them a few times during Christmas and the rare times when they were able to come home to see their children. They would hire people to take care of the two while they were away.
So, barring parents, that leaves her friends. Masato and Kengo are definitely not plausible options, being guys, so one of the girls?
"Riki, it's too early for this, you know."
"Eh? Yeah, I know, but..."
Is it really okay to just leave things like this?
