I Didn't Even Want To Live, But God Forced Me To Reincarnate! 188 Bonding With The Twins~

I wasn't sure of how Alt-nii saw the twins—he might find the twins amusing and wanted to trigger more reaction or expression from the twins. He often played pranks on them. But since he grew up, his pranks were now in moderation.

That's good! The twins would definitely come to dislike Alt-nii if he were as rambunctious as he was!

Meanwhile, I tried to help the twins and guided them patiently to get used to their new lifestyle and home. Even more so when Mom and Dad weren't at home.

For example, when Freyja was fidgeting around like she was holding her pee...

"Ah, do you want to go to the toilet? Here, follow me."

When they were done playing at the garden...

"Eeekh, your feet are still dirty, let's wash them first before going in! There's a water tap over here... Or do you want me to use my water magic? Here!!"

"Lyrsamaaa! Keep your magic power in control! Ah, let Niina help the twins, will you?"

"No, it's my job as their big sister now that Mom and Dad are away! Niina can just go and do your job as usual!"

...I admit, I felt as if I was turning more childish these days. But I never really had this much fun before.

When the twins tried to peek the book I was reading...

"Hmm? Do you want to read this book, too?"

That was how I successfully won over the twins' hearts~! During when my parents weren't home, they were mostly following me like baby chickens would follow their mothers, too! Yay~! Mission achieved~!!

Ah, sometimes they also curiously went over to Alt-nii and Rurune.

In no time, I heard the adults gossiping about me... IN MY OWN HOME!!

Yes, things like...

"Look, look, Lyrsama's so precocious!"

"She acts like the twins' second mother, how cu~te~!"

"It's true that girls mature faster than boys, huh?"

"At this rate, it won't be that long until Lyrsama becomes a bride—and a wonderful mother!"

"I WON'T LET LYRA MARRY THAT EARLY!"

The part-time house helpers were all kind and friendly—and yes, they also partic.i.p.ated in gossiping about me! Ah well, but they were praising me... I'm not even mad, I-I'm actually... happy!

This time around, I will properly do my role as a good big sister.

I finally got two cute little siblings, why would I take them for granted?

And unlike other kids their age, they were surprisingly obedient and taciturn. I wish they could be more selfish like the other kids—like Leti, for example. But hey, I might be able to say this because I have never dealt with noisy kids 24/7, huh?

Soon, the twins turned even calmer and understood that some people would always stay (us), while some would occasionally come and go (the part-time helpers). Their separation-anxiety was still there, but it got better!

Then, my maternal grandparents immediately showed up to welcome their new grandchildren! After they heard the whole story from my parents, they promised they'd try to visit us every now and then. To show the twins that they were also family!

Looking at their reactions, I decided to try to tease them a bit...

"Grandpa and Grandma want to visit us more often to bond with the twins?"

"Yes, that's right, Lyra!"
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"...So, Grandpa and Grandma love the twins more? Because you didn't say that when it was just me and Alt," I said as I pretended to be pouting.

"That's not it, Lyra!" Grandma panicked.

"Listen, Lyra, the situation is different. We love you all the same, but you see..."

...It seemed like a wrong move as it suddenly turned into a mini preaching session by Grandpa!

The first ones to know that there were two new addition to our family were the royal family. As much as the king and the queen wanted to let the twins become Leticia's friends, they understood that the twins still needed time to adapt. And before they could go to the Capicastle, they also needed to learn basic etiquette.

"How does it feel, suddenly getting two little siblings?" Luca asked me when I came over to study and play together.

"It's fun! They are such good kids! Moreover, they are so cute~!" I didn't hide my fondness of them that quickly and naturally grew in my heart.

"Huh? Why won't you admit that you feel a bit upset at them in the beginning?"

"Why would you think so?" I raised my eyebrows at Luca's deduction.

"Wouldn't you normally think that way at first? Suddenly, your parents are more occupied with them!"

"Eeh, I don't mind~ Rather, it's only natural. Anyway, I'm much more sensible! More than someone I know, hmm?" I deliberately played the tone in my last sentence as I looked teasingly at Luca.

"Hey, you're the abnormal one! I was told that my reaction was okay!!" Luca argued back.

"Is that how my big sisters felt when I was first introduced to them?" Kiri pondered.

"Lyrneesama! Leti is still like a cute li'l sister to you, right? Right, right, right? Heyyy?" Leticia asked, her tone was full of demand.

"Yes, yes~ Leti is still my cute li'l sister~ Don't worry, my love is endless~ I've got plenty of love for you all~!!!" I quickly hugged Leticia to appease her jealousy to the twins she hadn't even met.

I really hope Leticia can get along well with the twins, with them being at the same age, too! It will be nice if she doesn't develop a rivalry with them.

I wished from the bottom of my heart. As I imagined them getting along well, my lips reflexively curved up.

Time quickly pa.s.sed by as I was busy trying to pamper my cute little siblings. When I noticed the holidays were over, I felt a bit reluctant (for the first time!) to bid farewell to my relaxing time at home and to go back to school. After all, it meant that my time with the twins would be reduced!

Unexpectedly, news traveled quite fast.

Right on my first day back to school, I was bombarded with questions about the twins!

At that time, it was just me, Ein, Iris, and Carbuncle speaking. Luca and Kiri were more interested in watching Alt-nii, Harvey, and Clavis sparring.

"Big Sis Lyra, is it true that you have new siblings?" Ein was the first one to ask.

"Ehh, really?" Iris was surprised. She spent her last holiday at Harvey's home—having a reunion with her old acquaintances there, going back to her hometown.

I didn't think it was weird for Ein to know and for Iris to be clueless. News about n.o.bles would travel quickly in the n.o.ble society. As for the commoners, it depended solely on their networking.

Moreover, Ein and I were fellow duke's children. It was a hard-to-miss news.

"Hm? That's too fast, isn't it, Lyr? Do humans breed this quick?" The dragon Carbuncle asked. She tagged along with Iris and Harvey. From how she looked at this time—a slightly tanned skin, lively expressions, and exuberant body... yep, she definitely had lots of fun.

Okay, I totally have to ask them about their holidays after this!

"Yes and no—yes, because I really got two cute little siblings! And no, they are technically my cousins, but since my parents adopted them, they are now my step siblings. Humans don't breed that fast, Carbuncle...," I explained.

"Two siblings at the same time? That's awesome!" Iris said.

"Yes, my little brother and sister were a pair of twins~," I proudly announced.

"Twins? Really? How do they look like?" Carbuncle asked, "When are you going to show them to us, Lyr? Can we see them?"

Her eyes were full of "curiosity filter".

"Being part of the Hartmann bloodline, they have heterochromic eyes. They are at the same age as Luca's little sister—but I think they are still smaller than Leti...? We're trying to solve that issue, though! They are quiet and cute! I also can't wait to show them off to you guys, but I think we need to give them more time. I'll definitely introduce them to you guys first, don't worry~!"

"Aww, boo, we can't see them right away?" Carbuncle didn't even bother to hide her disappointment.

"Patience, my dragon friend, patience!" I waved my index finger in front of her.

"That's too bad... I understand how Big Sis Kuu feels! I also can't wait to see my rivals!" Ein supported Carbuncle.

"R-rivals?!" I tilted my head.

"Yes, I don't want my position in Big Sis Lyra's heart to be toppled over by anyone!" He said, with fiery eyes full of determination.

"Don't worry, there's enough room for everyone in my heart~!" I tried to rea.s.sure him—out of my concern towards the twins. I want them to like my friends, after all, and I want my friends to get along well with them.

"I want the bigger spot!" Ein insisted.

"anyway, I'll definitely keep you updated with stories about my new siblings! I don't think I can keep the stories about Freyr and Freyja to myself, but...," I paused for a bit and looked at Iris and Carbuncle before continuing, "more importantly now, how was your holiday vacation, Iris, Carbuncle?"

"I really loved it! I missed my hometown a lot... Harvey's parents were also close to my mother, so they treated me like their own daughter! I wish you could come along too, Lyra," Iris said.

"Little Sheep's hometown is nice. It's in a rural area, so I can roam freely. Of course, I was being careful so n.o.body would spot me when I transformed back to my dragon form!" Carbuncle dropped a bomb.

"Wait, you, what?!" I was taken aback. I could imagine a dragon roaming around freely around the rural area that was close to forests and mountains.

Did she feel like being at home...? I wonder if Carbuncle's also missing the freedom she had back at the Dragon's Heritage?

It was just then that I realized Carbuncle might not be as "free" as I thought she was. Even so, she didn't seem to be so bothered by it.

"Did you see Big Sis Kuu's dragon form, Big Sis Iris?" Ein asked.

Ooh, nice question, Ein! Good job, I really can feel our connection when you asked the question that just popped up in my mind!

Contrary to our expectations, Iris shook her head.

"No, Kuu came and went around as she saw fit. At first, we were quite worried as she frequently disappeared without a word. But she also returned safely without any warning, and we got used to it over time. I think she transformed back to her dragon form during one of her 'free-roaming' session?"

"That's right~," Carbuncle put her tongue out and smiled mischievously.

"Hey, you shouldn't bother your host like that!" I protested.

"It's fine, it's fine~," Carbuncle just waved her hand.

"Well... we managed to convince Harvey's parents to not mind her, somehow...," Iris smiled with a troubled expression.

"I want to go and see Big Sis Iris' hometown one day!" Ein suddenly announced.

"Yes, yes, you should come there one day!" Iris smiled.

"Ein, is there something that won't pique your interest?" I asked.