[Volume 2 Epilogue] When I confessed to the girl I liked, her twin sister came along as a bonus

Epilogue

“I want to marry into the Tsubasa family and take over the household.”

“…Are you serious?”

Yoru, eyes wide, stares intently at my face.

A few days after bringing Fuuka back—this is the living room of the Tsubasa family’s villa.

I’m seated on an antique leather sofa, with Yoru, dressed in a black suit, standing before me.

Today, Yoru is here as a servant, not a proxy for the family heads, so she can’t sit in front of a guest.

I feel a bit awkward being the only one lounging, but for now, I’ll stay confident.

“I’ll marry in, stay in this house, and make both Yuzuki and Fuuka mine. I won’t let either of them go.”

“Do you think you can get away with such selfishness?”

“I’m joining the Tsubasa family to make that selfishness happen.”

For that, leaving the Maki family means nothing.

My mom and little sister are important, and even that jerk of a dad is family, in a way.

But I’ve found something new I can’t afford to lose.

“As Maki-sama commands.”

“We will follow.”

Behind the sofa, Asa and Yuu stand at attention.

Of course, both are in their maid uniforms today.

“Haa…”

Yoru glances at her sisters, letting out an obvious sigh.

“Asa, Yuu. You’ve been completely tamed, haven’t you?”

“Yes, Asa has been tamed by Maki-sama.”

“Yes, Yuu is Maki-sama’s loyal maid.”

I can’t see them from the sofa, but they’re probably smiling.

Little by little, Asa and Yuu are starting to show more expression.

“I must admit, securing the support of the staff is effective. Especially since, if I may say so, Asa and Yuu come from a family that has served the Tsubasa household for generations.”

“Loyal retainers, huh? That’s pretty old-fashioned. But that old-fashioned loyalty works in my favor now.”

Apparently, the Nagami family, including Asa and Yuu, holds a significant position in the Tsubasa household.

That’s likely why their older sister, Yoru, was sent as the family heads’ proxy to deal with me.

“Yes, choosing a daughter’s marriage partner is an outdated custom. But being born into the Tsubasa family and living a life of privilege comes with obligations.”

“I get that. I don’t expect to change things overnight. Marrying in or staying in this house is a future plan.”

We haven’t made any preparations to fulfill our wishes.

“But if I don’t resolve to break those customs and obligations, they’ll never change, right?”

“Maki Nakabe-san, your so-called special traits won’t mean anything to the Tsubasa family.”

“I know. My double mind only matters to me, Yuzuki, and Fuuka. But I can make them happy. The greatest tragedy would be those two being separated. To prevent that, they need me.”

“…I’ll concede that no one else could make them happy.”

But the Tsubasa family’s stance is probably to overlook the “slight misfortune” of Yuzuki and Fuuka.

One marrying me, the other marrying someone chosen by the family—that’s what it means.

I want to crush that ridiculous idea.

“I’ll make both Yuzuki and Fuuka mine. No question.”

“And in the process, we’ll belong to ojou-samas and Maki-sama too.”

From behind, the twin maids speak with rare conviction.

Yeah, having Asa and Yuu on our side will be a huge help.

“Well… family matters and marriage are, as you say, still a ways off. For now, do as you please. Neither the Tsubasa family nor I have any intention of interfering with you yet. However…”

“What?”

“You still have time until high school graduation. Was it necessary to say something that would make the Tsubasa family wary of you?”

“Maybe not. It might put us at a disadvantage. But once I’ve decided, I want to be upfront about it.”

Sneaking around like I did during the villa break-in is enough.

The twins and I haven’t done anything wrong, so we should hold our heads high.

“We came here today, basically, to declare war.”

“Understood.”

Yoru bows politely, then raises her head with a sly grin.

She looks genuinely amused.

Her expressions are more vivid than her twin sisters’, but she might be harder to read.

For me, Yuzuki, and Fuuka, there are too many obstacles to overcome—

But for now, our immediate enemy is clear.

I step out of the Tsubasa family’s front gate alone.

Asa and Yuu stayed behind to talk with their sister.

It’s about “family matters” unrelated to the Tsubasa household, they said.

If that’s the case, I shouldn’t intrude, so I excused myself first.

But before that—

With Yoru’s permission, I decided to take a look at the garden.

During my break-in the other day, I only dashed through it, so I didn’t get a good look.

Even to an amateur, the garden is impressive, with well-maintained plants and flowers.

In the peak of summer, the greenery thrives under the abundant sunlight.

It’s definitely worth seeing.

“Oh, Maki, you’re done?”

“Good work, Maki-san.”

“What, you guys are out here? I was gonna come find you.”

In the garden, under a large parasol, there’s a table and chairs, and the twins are there.

Yuzuki wears a sleeveless white blouse and a black miniskirt.

Fuuka is in a sleeveless white dress.

Both look cool and summery, holding glasses of drinks.

“It’s hot—why not stay inside?”

“You’re out here too, Maki.”

Yuzuki laughs.

Naturally, not just the twin maids but these twins accompanied me on this visit to the Tsubasa household.

I wanted to face Yoru without Yuzuki and Fuuka’s support, though.

I told Asa and Yuu they didn’t need to come, but they insisted, saying, “The enemy is our sister,” so I had no choice.

“Hmm…”

“What’s up, Maki?”

“Yuzuki, your hair’s back to its beautiful color. I know I asked you to dye it, but is it okay to keep changing it like that?”

Yes, Yuzuki dyed her hair black a few days ago but has now returned it to brown.

Apparently, it was a dye that washes out easily. That’s fine, but—

“It’s okay. Asa and Yuu picked a hair-friendly dye, and they dyed and washed it out carefully.”

“Good…”

I had her dye it black on a whim, so I’d feel bad if it damaged her beautiful hair.

For now, I’m relieved it’s fine.

“So, Maki-san, how did your talk with Yoru-san go?”

“We figured out who the immediate enemy is. First, we need to take down Yoru. She seems tough.”

“Well, if it’s you, Maki, you’ll probably tame Yoru too. She’s only two years older than us, you know. And just so you know, she’s a college student—an active one.”

“Eh!?”

I’m shocked for a moment, but now that she mentions it, that’s not surprising.

Yoru’s air of authority made me forget, but until this spring, she was wearing a uniform and attending high school… I kinda want to see a photo from back then.

“Besides, I think Yoru-san will end up on our side, in her own way.”

“…She’s tough on me, but she seems soft on you two.”

Yoru’s strict with me, but maybe she’s actually encouraging us—or am I being too optimistic?

“Who knows what’ll happen in the future, but that’s what makes it fun, right?”

“That’s so you, Yuzuki.”

“It’ll work out somehow. Yuzu-nee and Maki-san can get married quick, and I’ll tag along as the bonus.”

“So Fuuka!?”

Isn’t that too simple a solution for all the trouble we’ve been through!?

Sure, “Fuuka as the bonus” might be the essence of my relationship with the twin sisters, but…

“Yeah, no point overthinking the future. It’s summer, summer break. Wanna go somewhere fun?”

“You switch gears fast, Maki.”

“While I’m seriously thinking about us, I can also think about having fun. No contradiction there.”

My trait, it seems, is not being bound by one thing.

That’s why I can love two girls at once and indulge in pleasure while grappling with struggles.

“You’re definitely not normal, Maki-san. Oh, but…”

“What, Fuuka?”

“Since you can cherish us twins at the same time, maybe you’ll fall for another pair of twins too—?”

“Huh? Wait, hold on, Asa and Yuu are just maids, right!? Not that I’m looking down on them, but the ones I love are—”

I look back and forth between Yuzuki and Fuuka.

I’m fond of Asa and Yuu and rely on them greatly, but when it comes to love, it can only be Yuzuki and Fuuka.

Even a few days of Yuzuki and Fuuka being apart was unbearable.

I don’t want just one of them—I want both by my side always.

That’s my one and only wish, extravagant as it may be, but a dream I’m determined to make come true.

“There’s no need for you to hold affection for us.”

“Even if you bore us ill will, we’d still follow Maki-sama.”

“Ugh! Oh, Asa, Yuu, finished with your ‘family talk’?”

Unbeknownst to me, Asa and Yuu had appeared behind me.

Even now that I can tell them apart, their identical beauty so close by still startles me.

Come to think of it, I’ve been getting startled a lot lately.

“Fuuka-ojou-sama is Yuzuki-ojou-sama’s bonus.”

“And we are the bonus for both ojou-samas.”

“…Hey, Yuzuki, ever since I confessed to you, a lot of things have been tagging along, haven’t they?”

“Haha, confessing to me was your downfall, huh?”

Yuzuki doesn’t flinch at my sarcasm.

No, it’s not really sarcasm since it’s not a bad situation for me.

“Hehe, what kind of bonus will come next?”

“Well, Fuuka, it feels like you starting the whole ‘bonus’ thing is the root of all this.”

Fuuka doesn’t flinch either—in fact, she comments like it’s someone else’s problem.

“Unfortunately, we maids don’t come with any particular bonuses.”

“If anything, Yoru-neesan might be the bonus?”

“How is she a bonus? Isn’t she more like the final boss?”

What do the twin maids think their older sister is?

Yoru’s probably not a bad person, but—

If possible, it’d be easier if she stayed detached rather than tagging along as their bonus.

“But, you know, Yuzu-nee tends to drag all sorts of things into this.”

“Hey, Fuuka, don’t say stuff like that—it’ll jinx us. Besides, the only bonuses I have are you, Asa, and Yuu—”

“Yuzuki-ojou-sama, may I?”

“Uwah! Y-Yoru!?”

I let out another loud yelp.

Following the twin maids, the older maid appeared in the garden.

These maids keep popping up without a sound.

Yoru’s wearing a black suit in this sweltering heat, not a drop of sweat on her.

Since I just labeled her the final boss, I can’t help but be startled.

“What’s up, Yoru?”

“Yuzuki-ojou-sama, you have a visitor.”

“Yuzu!”

A loud voice echoes through the expansive garden.

Short black hair with red streaks, a pink tank top, and shorts.

A flashy gal comes jogging toward us.

“Huh, Rii? What’s up? Why are you here?”

Yes, the new figure appearing in the garden is Takaya Riina.

It’s not strange for Riina to visit her best friend’s family home.

Didn’t she stay over at this villa before?

“You said on LINE this morning you were going to your family home, right? I actually have a little favor to ask.”

Riina glances at me and Fuuka, then looks at the twin maids, her face showing slight surprise.

Apparently, Riina’s meeting Asa and Yuu for the first time. No wonder she’s shocked.

“By the way, Takaya, who’s that…?”

I throw in a quip.

There’s just too much to comment on.

Riina isn’t alone—she’s pulling someone by the hand.

That person is wearing a loud yellow hoodie, hood pulled low despite the heat.

The hoodie’s hem is long, with slender thighs peeking out—likely a girl.

But what stands out most—

The girl being led by Riina has an unbelievably large chest straining against the thin hoodie.

Her petite frame makes the size seem almost unbalanced.

Could it be… bigger than the Tsubasa sisters’ G-cups?

“Hey, Maki, where are you looking?”

“Maki-san, what are you looking at?”

“N-no, I—”

For once, the twin sisters shoot me jealous looks, and I shake my head.

But I can’t deny the staggering impact of the hoodie girl’s chest.

“Hmm, Maki’s a boy too, huh? Oh, Rii, answer his quip.”

“First, let me say this. Hey, Yuzu.”

“What? Oh, is this about what we talked about on that call?”

Riina glances at the hoodie girl, then looks straight at her best friend, Yuzuki.

Come to think of it, Yuu mentioned something about Yuzuki having a long video call with a friend.

That friend must’ve been Riina.

Riina stares at Yuzuki for a moment, then, with resolve—

“Please! Let me and this girl stay at your house as your bonuses!”

“Eh?”

“Eh?”

Almost simultaneously, not just Yuzuki but Fuuka tilts her head in confusion.

It’s a rare, synchronized reaction from the Tsubasa sisters.

“This is my twin sister, Takaya Naruka. We’d like to be your bonuses… and, Maki-kun, nice to meet you!”

“Nice to meet me, you say…”

I can’t help but feel bewildered—who wouldn’t in this situation?

The hoodie girl looks at me from under her hood.

I can’t see her face clearly, but her eyes seem to be sizing me up…

“No way… you’re not joking, right?”

“Probably not.”

“Right.”

Yuzuki and Fuuka nod in agreement with my mutter.

Riina’s a serious person—she wouldn’t barge into someone’s house just to joke.

Having girls tag along as bonuses for the one I confessed to—

Already, there’s Fuuka and the twin maids, Asa and Yuu, making three.

And now two more?

Ever since I confessed to Yuzuki, my life’s been getting noisier by the day—

《To be continued》