Night at the House of the Human Elf Sisters

Yumi's laughter cut through the silence of the house.

"You're nothing but a crybaby," Yumi said with a smile.

— Sister… — Filna murmured softly.

— Please stop. — he said . Filna .

But Yumi continued, cold and firm:

"He needs to hear the truth. We lost a large part of our savings to save this idiot," Yumi revealed .

I looked at her, not understanding.

— What? — I was surprised.

— That's right. I gave away almost all of my savings and Filna 's. so that man doesn't take you away. — said Yumi.

I felt my body grow heavy. I lowered my head, unable to respond.

— I'll go upstairs and prepare the futon. for this idiot to sleep. — she finished, turning her back and going up the stairs.

The sound of her footsteps echoed for a few seconds, then disappeared.

I stood there, motionless.

Suddenly, I felt something warm touch my head.

It was Filna , with a serene look.

— Satoru … — she said softly.

— Please don't be so sad about what my sister said. — he finished Filna .

— How could I not be?! You heard what she said! — I replied .

— Yes… but listen to me a little too. — he said FILNA .

I sighed and shook my head.

— Okay. — I said.

— Yumi can be tough sometimes. Maybe you don't know it yet, but she also suffered a lot of prejudice in the elven kingdom. — he said Filna .

I looked up, surprised.

—Indeed, her life was painful. She cut off her own ears in the name of peace. She never had friends among the elves . Even so, I never saw her cry. I never saw her give up… or let herself be consumed by hatred. — he continued Filna .

I remained silent.

— Yumi always tries to improve. She dreams of a peaceful world. And if necessary, she would give her life for it. I think at some point, she just got tired of crying… and decided to do something about it. — he concluded Filna .

“Now I understand… what Yumi meant before.

She doesn't speak out of cruelty—she speaks because she's cried her heart out .”

— Thank you, Filna . — I murmured .

She smiled slightly.

— I think I better call my sister to see if you can sleep now — he said FILNA .

—Wait… can I ask you something first? — I asked .

— You can. What is it? — he said . FILNA .

"Can I use my power to see your status?" I asked.

“Make yourself at home,” she replied calmly.

I closed my eyes and activated the Hidden Observatory.

Blue magic lines appeared before me:

Name: Elfsei Mayumi Filna

Class: Outsider

Level: 27

Atk : 172 Def : 165 Int : 195

HP: 164 Speed : 220

Atk Mag : 235 Def Mag : 205

Skills:

(TELEPORT) — Teleports any object or living being up to ten meters away.

(JIKŪ IKAN) — Inverts the position of two objects or living beings that are up to ten meters apart.

I widened my eyes.

“So you have two skills?! ” I said, a little surprised.

“Are you surprised?” she asked, smiling.

— Not really. I knew that each person has locked abilities that unlock when they level up, I just didn't know at what level this happened. — I replied .

— It's every twenty-five levels. — he explained . Filna .

—I see… but there's something that intrigues me. Your two abilities seem identical. — I said .

She sighed, placing her hand on her forehead.

— Here comes another one who uses the terms “equal” and “identical” for everything. How stupid… — said Filna .

— What?! — I didn't understand.

— Calm down. Even my sister gets confused sometimes. — she laughed.

—Then explain the difference to me, teacher. — I said with a grimace.

"TELEPORTATION allows me to teleport objects or people with permission. JIKŪ IKAN, on the other hand, reverses positions, even without permission. For example, when I saved you, I switched your place with a coin I left on the ground." She smiled as she explained her powers.

—So it was like this… — I murmured, impressed.

— Your techniques are amazing, Filna . — I said.

She blushed slightly.

—Thanks. Yours is good too. After all, you can see who's lying and even analyze their status. — she said Filna with a smile.

—Wait… how do you know about the Hidden Observatory? — I asked , startled.

"My sister's boyfriend found out," she replied simply.

— Boyfriend?! — I raised my eyebrows.

Before she could answer, the bedroom door opened a crack.

"Fujimoto! Come to sleep now." Yumi's voice echoed from above.

— See you later. — he said . Filna waving to me as I walked up the stairs.

I went upstairs. Yumi was waiting with her arms crossed at the door.

When I entered, she closed the door behind me.

I turned my face away… and blushed.

— Why are you … dressed like that? — I asked.

"Wow, you're so pathetic. The top is workout clothes. The shorts might be a little short, but look at you: you blush just seeing skin," she replied, laughing.

— Stop teasing me. — I grumbled .

She moved closer, until the warmth of her breath touched my ear.

"Let's imagine the impossible... You and Koharu start dating. I bet, with the coward you are, you'd fail at the crucial moment. Ha... ha... ha!" he whispered .

I felt my face burn. My eyes welled up with anger and shame.

Yumi sighed.

"But you know... Even though you're an idiot, you never leave someone in need without help. That's what my sister and I admire about you," he said , softer.

I wiped my eyes with my fist.

"What do you mean by that?" I asked.

"That you can't lose the things that make people stay by your side. You just need to realize where you went wrong and try to improve," Yumi replied .

I remained silent, thinking.

— So… why do you think Shana managed to trick you? — he asked .

— What do you mean? — I asked.

I started to think.

“That story Shana told… it was strange. But why didn’t the Observatory detect the lie?”

Suddenly, everything made sense.

"That's it! She was wearing long sleeves. Her bracelets must have been hidden under the fabric. I was so worried about Koharu that I didn't even think about it... or check if she was wearing them ."

— I see… — I murmured.

"If I had reasoned with my brain, and not with my heart… none of this would have happened," I said, finally understanding what Filna meant.

Yumi smiled.

— See? You think well when you don't let your feelings take over. — Yumi said .

— By the way… — I said, trying to change the mood.

" You mentioned Koharu and I dating. Why did you say that?" I asked.

— Ah! — she laughed.

"Because when I met Koharu at the hot springs, she told me you two were dating," Yumi said with a mischievous smile on her face.

I felt a chill in my chest.

— Huh ?! That's a lie! — I said.

Yumi laughed.

—Sorry, I couldn't resist the joke. But... I confess I ship you two. — Yumi said , laughing.

I blushed.

— Hey, Yumi… can I ask you something?

— Wait. — She raised an eyebrow.

"Don't tell me you've activated pervert mode and are going to ask for something indecent," Yumi said, mocking me.

— STOP! — I protested .

— I just want to see your status! — I said.

— Ah… so that was it! — she laughed.

"But I still think it's a bit perverted," Yumi said with a smile.

I crossed my arms.

—Are you kidding me, right? — I asked angrily.

She chuckled.

— Okay, you can see. Hehehe . — Yumi said with a smile on her face.

I activated the Hidden Observatory.

Magic lines appeared before my eyes, and seeing the numbers and the skill listed there, I was completely surprised.

“But… what is this ability? I’ve never seen anything like it…”

I activate the Hidden Observatory and the blue characters appear before me:

Name: Elfsei Mayumi Yumi

Class: Heroine

Lv .: 24

Atk : 236 Def : 196 Int : 256

HP: 212 Speed: 216

Atk Mag : 216 Def Mag : 250

Ability: Cloning — Allows Yumi to create up to three clones with the same power as the original ; the clones disintegrate when damaged .

Yumi smiles, from the corner of her eye.

— So, did you like what you saw? — Yumi asked.

— I was surprised… so your ability is to clone yourself. — I said in surprise.

I'm thoughtful.

“But why couldn’t I see her status that day, in the dungeon?”

She looks at me and arches her eyebrow.

" You're wondering why you didn't read my status that day, right?" Yumi said with a smile.

— How did you…?! — I said in surprise.

— The Filna was with me watching who came in. She saw you and Koharu. — Yumi said.

— I see. But why did the Observatory fail? — I asked.

"Because you tried to read a clone. And clones probably aren't read accurately," Yumi replied.

— Makes sense… now I get it. — I murmured.

The door opens and Filna walks in, frowning.

— Yumi, you idiot, what are you sleeping in ? — he said Filna brava.

— What do you mean? — Yumi feigns innocence.

Filna takes a deep breath. Then she turns to me:

"Fujimoto, I'll call you in two minutes. Can you leave me and 'Miss Heroine' alone?" he said . Filna .

— Okay. — I leave the room.

Filna 's voice is choked, but firm.

"It's been four years since you left. I was afraid of everything that happened... that you'd come back different. And you did come back..." Her voice falters, a tear falling.

—But today, on our fourth night together, I realized that you're still the same Yumi that Mom said had a radiant smile. — he continued Filna .

Yumi hugs her sister; the sound of the hug reaches me warmly.

— I only became more responsible and smarter during these four years in the second world, — said Yumi.

— Great… because now I can scold you. — Filna wipes her face.

— First: put on something decent. — he ordered . Filna .

"Isn't this decent?" Yumi pokes at her shorts.

— I'm going to count to three, or I'll get the frying pan. One… two… — Filna started counting.

— Okay , okay. — Yumi gives in and changes her clothes.

— Better. — Filna sighs.

"I'll fix Fujimoto's futon . Open the door and call him," he said . FILNA .

— Wait. — Yumi smiles.

" Jokenpo . If I win, you sleep in just a shirt. If I lose, I clean the house and cook tomorrow," Yumi said with a smile on her face.

— Huh ? Deal. I'll win. — Filna winks… and smiles.

— We'll see. Jokenpô ! — said Yumi.

Yumi's scissors. Filna 's paper .

Yumi vibrates; Filna blushes and, grumbling, takes off only her pants, leaving her in a long shirt.

— My sister… Still without big breasts and butt these years, huh? Now… — Yumi teases.

—Don't finish the sentence. — Filna lowers her head, blushing.

— Okay. Get the futons ready and I'll call Fujimoto. — Yumi said .

Yumi calls me. I return to the room and find three futons lined up, spotless.

—Everything is ready. Let's go to sleep. — he says Filna .

— Thank you. — I reply .

"Tomorrow my sister will introduce her boyfriend," Yumi says proudly.

—Besides, when he arrives, the four of us will discuss important matters. — he adds Filna .

“Yumi’s boyfriend… is he an elite elf ?”

— Good night. — Filna turns off the flashlight.

— Good evening. — I reply .

Silence… for a few seconds.

— Yumi… Filna … thank you for today. — I say , without thinking.

Yumi blushes.

— It's… it's nothing. — she mumbles.

(…She should warn me that being praised before bed makes her want to pee.) — I think , remembering what she mentioned at a glance.

Filna looks sideways, narrowing her eyes.

futon again … — Yumi said.

— What? — I widen my eyes.

"My sister and I have a little problem: if someone compliments us at bedtime, we feel like going to the bathroom," Filna replies seriously.

"We'll deal with that later. Now we have another, bigger problem." Yumi sighs.

“This only happens in anime… it’s not possible.”

They both stare at me.

— Hey, Fujimoto. There's only one futon left , yours. So no one sleeps on the floor… the three of us will sleep on it. You already know, right? — Yumi smiles a little.

— Know what, exactly? — I asked.

Filna lifts the frying pan.

— If you try anything perverted while sleeping with us, you'll get hit. — he said Filna holding the frying pan.

— You didn't even need to say it! I wouldn't do anything. — I reply , indignant.

The three of us lay down, squeezed into the same futon .

“What an embarrassing scene…”

Minutes later, they both snore.

Yumi pulls my cheeks like they're elastic .

Filna grabs my right arm like a pillow.

“They snore a lot. And I’m packed in like sardines…”

I close my eyes. I open them. I close them again.

"I think I'll be up all night. So far, this is the worst day since I came into this world."

And so ended my night in the hidden house of the Mayumi sisters .