My Stepsister in Kyoto

"Don't you think Saturn is greedy?" 

"Saturn?" 

"I mean the sixth planet from the Sun and the second-largest in the Solar System, after Jupiter. Planet Saturn." 

"Why so?" 

"Unlike Earth, it only has one natural satellite, the Moon. Saturn has 146 natural satellites! Don't you think that Saturn is too greedy? Why can't it be like an Earth that only has the Moon, which is like a relationship that consists of one man and one woman? Saturn is too greedy! Pervert! Harem protagonist!" 

"Even if you say that to me... You should ask that to the creator of this universe." 

"Unfortunately, we mortals don't have the power to ask... However, in the future, we might be able to visit Saturn! Let's do more research on it!"

"Let's talk about that problem when we, humanity, can colonize Mars first." 

"By the way..." 

"Hmm?" 

"That girl... what is her name again? The one you like." 

"Well, you mean, Akiyama-san?" 

"That's right. Have you... confessed to her?" 

"Not yet." 

"Why?" 

"This kind of thing isn't something that should be done in a hurry. It won't be too late for me to confess until I confirm her feelings." 

"That's not good! What if she is stolen by someone else? You should confess!" 

"....." 

"Sigh... how about you try to confess to me then?" 

"Ha?" 

"I mean... how about you try to confess to me before you confess to her? It's like a rehearsal! Before the rocket is launched, the staff always try to do a simulation first, right? It's like that." 

"But to confess to you..." 

"What do you mean by those words?!" 

"No, you are beautiful and cute, but I feel wrong to confess to you." 

"Hmm... so I am beautiful and cute in your mind?" 

"...can you not say that by yourselves?" 

"Well, anyway, let me hear how you are going to confess to her." 

"Now?" 

"Now." The girl stared at the boy with a solemn expression and said, "Pretend that I am that girl and confess to me." 

The boy looked at the girl for a while, then said, "I like you. Please go out with me." 

"...that's not enough." 

"Not enough?" 

"You should be more sincere! Show me all of your heart in this confession!" 

"...why are you more excited than me in this confession?" 

The girl blushed and quickly said, "You are the only member of the astronomy club! As the leader of this club, I have a responsibility to take care of the mentality of my club members so they won't mess up during the club! So hurry up and confess! Then, be rejected!" 

"...you want me to be rejected?" 

"Anyway, just hurry up and confess! Let me see it first!" 

The boy looked at the girl speechlessly, but then his expression became calm as he confessed sincerely. "I love you. Please go out with me." 

"..." 

"Asano-san?" 

"...not enough!" 

"Not enough?" 

"Anyway, that's not good!" 

"Then, how about you give me an example?" 

"E-Example?" 

"Yes, I don't understand if you don't show it to me. Your instructions are unclear. If we're on a mission to space, then I am already dead due to your unclear instruction." The boy made an argument and said, "Try to confess to me, and let me see how a proper confession is." 

The girl's lips quivered as she looked at the boy for a moment, hesitating, then opened her lips, "I love—" 

---

Mizuto pinched the bridge of his nose as he closed his eyes, resting after reading the opening of his light novel. He had checked his writing so many times, and he was just checking it. Unlike most reincarnation protagonists, who copied and pasted the story from their previous lives, he made an original story. 

Still, even though he had said that it was original, it was just a story about his relationship with many girls, which he wrote into a light novel. It was like an autobiography, and frankly, he wasn't even sure how it would end, but it didn't matter since what was important was to write. 

However, as it was an original work, there were many things that he needed to watch out for, especially the characters, plots, and many other things. Moreover, as it was a light novel, he knew he should prepare an illustration. 

Just the description of the heroine's appearance, with long black hair and a slender body, wasn't enough. 

A light novel must be accompanied by an illustration. 

Still, due to his job as a "Student," it was easy for him to learn how to draw, especially when he had maxed out the "Art Student" skill, so after getting an introductory book about drawing sketches and illustrations alike from the library, he started to read it with all of his might, learning all the theories before deciding to practice all of the theoretical skills that he had in art class. 

"Okay, your task is to draw your partner. By the way, your partner will be decided by a lottery, so it will be fair!" 

"Eeehhh?!" 

Everyone booed their art teacher, but there was nothing that they could do since she had made the decision. 

Still, Yume was so disappointed since she thought that she could be drawn by Mizuto. 

Nevertheless, Akatsuki smiled, thinking that she could get a chance to become his partner in this art class. 

As for Mizuto, the protagonist of this story, he started to be obsessed with the "Golden Ratio," also known as the golden number, golden proportion, or the divine proportion, which is a ratio between two numbers that equals approximately 1.618. 

It might seem strange why he thought of the "Golden Ratio" during art class, but based on some artists and architects, he believed that the golden ratio makes the most beautiful shapes. Yet, this wasn't wrong since the most beautiful painting of Leonardo Da Vinci, Monalisa, was drawn with a "Golden Ratio." 

At this moment, Mizuto, who had learned about drawing (beginner level), thought that he was Leonardo Da Vinci, Picasso, and Monet in the making. 

Still, his great imagination aside, he looked at Reina, who stood by his side and asked, "How is the concert band club?" 

"It's okay. We haven't started yet since it is still in the beginning." 

"You haven't started?" 

"As you have said before, there is a placement exam in the last month, so everyone is focused on that first." 

"Well, our school exam isn't so easy to pass, so it isn't so surprising." Mizuto looked at Reina and asked, "How are you confident with the exam?" 

"......"

Reina could only lower her head. 

"Kousaka Reina-san?"

"If that's the case, how about we have a group study!" 

Suddenly, Akatsuki interrupted their conversation. 

"Study group?" 2x

Mizuto and Reina looked at Akatsuki at the same time. 

"On the weekend, let's go to your house to have a study group, Mizuto," Akatsuki said with a cheerful smile. 

"..." 

Mizuto looked at Akatsuki in silence. He didn't neglect Akatsuki, and even though he didn't have a driving class, it was easy for him to make an excuse to go out, especially when Yume knew that he was working. 

Yes, he used to work as an excuse to go out with Akatsuki. 

So yesterday, he went to Akatsuki's house, messed up her room, and stayed with her until night. 

As for why they didn't go to the hotel, why should they?

Akatsuki felt like it was cheaper to go to her apartment since there was no need to pay, and it was nice to have him in her home. 

Mizuto also didn't mind, and it was convenient to go to her house. If there was a problem, the wall of her apartment was relatively thin, that's it. 

There was no doubt that among all the women that he was with, Akatsuki was the closest, in terms of emotion, as she understood what he truly was, and she accepted him. It was also because of this he also understood her, and going to his house definitely wasn't just because she wanted to have a study group. 

"What do you think, Reina?" Akatsuki asked. 

"That's not a bad idea." Reina nodded and felt that it was good to go to have a study group at Mizuto's house. 

"Yay~! We can also have a sleeping party!" 

"Wait! Wait! That's my house! You should ask my opinion first! Also, you should ask Yume too!" 

While he didn't mind, he wasn't the only one living in that house, and he also needed to take care of his family's feelings.

"Yume-chan, what do you think?" 

"Eh? Well... I don't mind." Yume thought for a moment and felt it was okay. 

"Wait a moment, this isn't something that we can make decisions on a whim like that. I need to talk with my parents first." 

"Then, talk with your parents first. If we can't stay at your house, then you can stay at my house too." Akatsuki definitely wished for this study group to be done. 

Mizuto was helpless, then looked at Yume. "You really don't mind?" 

"Well, I don't mind." Yume nodded. 

"If they stay, they will stay in your room, you know?" 

"Of course, do you want them to stay in your room?" Yume narrowed her eyes. 

"....." 

Why did you get angry?

Mizuto was speechless, then asked again, "Are you really, really sure?"

Yume sighed helplessly and whispered, "We are about to have an exam. Don't think perverted things all the time! We need to focus on studying for a day or two!" 

"...." 

Who was the one who always got horny?

Mizuto rolled his eyes and said, "I will talk about this matter tonight. If I get permission, I will tell you on the same night." 

"It's great!" 

"That's good." 

Akatsuki and Reina were happy. 

"Akatsuki aside, is it okay with you, Reina?" 

"What do you mean?" 

"Is it easy for you to get permission to go out?" 

"It should be okay." If Reina told her parents that she was going to stay at Yume's house for a study group, she was sure that her parents would agree directly. As for Mizuto? She wouldn't say anything about him since that would make it easier for her to get permission. 

"Is that so?" 

"Now, you can't escape! Study group! Let's do it! Top 10 rank is my goal!" 

Watching Akatsuki's excitement, Mizuto felt helpless. "Before that, let's pick up the lottery first." 

Hearing his words, all of them were ready to take their lottery as they prayed that he was going to become her (her) partner in this art class. 

Still, while they thought about the lottery, Mizuto wondered what was the suitable title for his light novel.