Why Not Make Both Twins 'Girlfriends'?-Chapter 7Volume 1 .4 - Both Twins at Once...?

Both Twins at Once…?  4

“Right. So, here’s the thing. Most people, like Chii-chan said, assume a one-on-one relationship, so they won’t ask about the number. Even if the three of us were walking together, people wouldn’t think we were dating. They’d probably just think you’re close friends with twins, right?”

Sakuto nodded in understanding, but——

“So you mean it won’t be discovered by others? But what if someone asks me what kind of girl I’m dating, what should I say in my case?”

“The thing is——you don’t say anything. In other words, keep it a secret.”

“What? No, but that’s…”

Wondering if his point was not getting across, Sakuto tried again to explain what common sense and sincerity meant.

However, Hikari, looking at the astonished faces of both Sakuto and Chikage, spoke up.

“There are two types of lies, broadly speaking──Lies and unspoken lies.”

“How are they different?”

“A lie is an act that can hurt someone. There are kind lies, but they still affect others, outsiders. For example, if you’re in a relationship but tell others you’re single, that’s a lie, and it could lead to anger or sadness if discovered later, right?”

Sakuto and Chikage quickly agreed on this point.

“Hii-chan, what about the other kind, unspoken lies?”

“Simply put, it’s like a secret. It’s internal, not external… something you carry within yourself. It means it doesn’t affect others, I guess?”

Sakuto then interjected.

“But wouldn’t keeping secrets hurt someone?”

“That’s a matter of context. Whether it’s good or bad, we’re just three people in a relationship. Is that, in itself, a bad thing?”

“Bad… No, it’s not bad, I think…”

Hikari’s argument had more than enough persuasive power. Keeping a bad thing secret can certainly cause trouble for others.

However, keeping a good thing, or something neutral, secret doesn’t trouble anyone.

Moreover, it is not wrong for a man and a woman to be in a relationship. Multiple relationships may bring moral questions like ‘two-timing’ or ‘infidelity.’

However, it’s ultimately others who deem it a problem. If the parties involved consent and are satisfied, it’s not for others to interfere.

The secret is shared within the group, and if anyone feels guilty about keeping it, it’s only themselves, and it doesn’t seem like something to feel guilty about.

Sakuto and Chikage’s argument about being insincere had already been refuted, and there’s no need to publicly announce that they’re in a relationship.

If asked, responding with “It’s a secret” or “I don’t want to say” is fine. What’s important is the relationship between the parties involved.

Even if the three of them are dating, it’s essential to ensure that they’re not being dishonest with each other.

In other words, it’s about maintaining a balanced relationship.

The concept of equality is the most challenging part, but it’s enough to do their best to face each other sincerely.

Therefore, from Sakuto’s perspective, it might be considered ‘two-timing,’ but not ‘cheating.’

After all, the term ‘two-timing’ itself is not an issue if there’s agreement and understanding between these two.

That’s why——

“I see… it depends on me, huh…”

Sakuto let out a wry smile.

“That’s right. It’s about whether Sakuto-kun can love both me and Chii-chan equally. The rest is up to whether Sakuto-kun and Chii-chan agree, and then this discussion can be settled.”

Chikage, feeling as if her argument had been refuted, wore a resigned expression.

“Chikage-san… You’re amazing in a way, but your Onee-san is something else, huh?”

“Hii-chan is a genius… Hmm? What do you mean ‘in a way’?”

“Ah, no, nothing… But are you okay with this, Chikage-san? I might end up being the worst boyfriend…”

Chikage nodded firmly.

“If you’re the worst right now, you can only improve from now on. I don’t think you’re the worst at all. If I can date Takayashiki-kun, I’d feel the best!”

(TN: 最低, can mean both ‘worst’ and lowest’.)

Hearing her say that so strongly was somewhat embarrassing for him.

Then he turned to Hikari——

“V!”

She was happily making a peace sign.

And thus, the twin sisters asked Sakuto again──

“So, Takayashiki-kun…”

“Will you love both me and Chii-chan, the twins, together?”

Sakuto took a deep breath.

“I’m not sure if I can do it, but… let’s give it a try.”

And so, with agreement and understanding among the three of them──

《The fact that the three of us are dating will be kept a secret.》

This rule was thus established.

***

After leaving the Western-style Dining Canon, it had turned completely dark outside.

The three of them were walking to the station with Sakuto in the middle.

“I’m so hungry…”

As Hikari rubbed her stomach while walking, Chikage giggled.

“Mom’s making dinner for us today.”

“Yeah, I’ll try to make it home… Hungry…”

Sakuto chuckled as he looked at Hikari, then felt a tug on his other arm.

“Um, Takayashiki-kun…”

“What is it?”

“Please call me Chikage.”

“Ah, then call me Sakuto…”

“Then, Sakuto-kun——Sakuto-kun…”

Chikage suddenly blushed and giggled amusingly.

“I never thought we would end up dating as three… It’s different from what I imagined, but I’m also looking forward to it.”

“I’m surprised too… Ah, right——”

Sakuto took out Chikage’s ribbon from his pocket.

“Here, you dropped this. I found it in front of the arcade.”

“Oh… thank god! It’s a very important ribbon to me! Thank you!”

Chikage took the ribbon and held it tenderly to her cheek.

Then, Hikari suddenly stepped in front of them. With a smile, she hugged both of them from the front.

“I love both Sakuto-kun and Chii-chan!”

“What’s gotten into you all of a sudden?”

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“What’s wrong, Hii-chan?”

“No reason, maybe a happiness hug?”

Hikari innocently embraced them.

It was hard to believe she was the same person who had been logically explaining the idea of the three dating just moments before.

“Ah, right——”

Hikari whispered something into Sakuto and Chikage’s ears.

“No, that’s a little embarrassing…”

“Do we really have to say it?”

“Ehehehe, like a declaration of determination?”

Feeling embarrassed, Sakuto and Chikage looked at each other but resigned themselves to not being able to resist Hikari.

“We, hereby, swear to the heavens…!”

“We, uh, although born on different days… wait? Hii-chan and I were born on the same day…”

“Just keep going!”

“Ah, right… uh… so, together, the three of us, forever and ever…!”

“Wish to be happily in love…! …something like that?”

What they were made to do by the roadside──it was embarrassingly overwhelming, but perhaps this was their ‘Oath of the Peach Garden.’

(TN: Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei swore to remain loyal to each other until death in a peach garden.)

The three of them looked up at the night sky.

Hoping that their words would come true——that the three of them could be together forever, they wished upon the thousands of stars peeking through the gaps between the buildings.