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Shiho, Honami and Ichika were texted by Saki to go to an café the next day. They were a bit concerned because of the way Saki texted them. So the next morning they got ready and went to the café. They got seated in the café.
Saki got straight to the point. Saki told her group that her big brother Tsukasa, was acting strange and less cheerful, after hearing that Leo Need concerned but also eager to help their friend. They knew how much Saki cared for her brother.
Saki explained that she had heard Tsukasa crying, which was unusual for him. Tsukasa typically was a very mask happy person, always hiding it when he was sad not to concern her. His outgoing demeanor often masked any struggles he faced.
This troubled Saki, who knew her brother well and could sense that something deeper was going on. She told her bandmates that Tsukasa had always been in the life of a play, making others laugh and smile. But not caring enough about himself.
Ichika, suggested that they find a way to support Tsukasa as a group. "Maybe if you talk to him but this time really serious, he'll feel more comfortable opening up," she said.
Shiho, agreed. "It might help him to see how much you care and want to support him," she added.
Honami, chimed in. "You should make sure he knows he doesn't have to carry his burdens alone. That you’re his little sister but your there for him."
Saki was grateful for her friends' advice. "I appreciate all of you so much. It means a lot ‘’she said.
Saki decided to visit Tsukasa , hoping that this time she would encourage him to open up. When she arrived home, she went to Tsukasa's room and knocked gently on the door.
"Onichan? It's Saki. Can I come in?" she asked.
After a moment of hesitation, Tsukasa replied, "Alright, come in."
Saki entered the room to find Tsukasa sitting on the edge of his bed, his eyes red and puffy from crying. He was surprised to see his sister so serious .He quickly changed his expression to a big smile. "Hey. What brings you here my dear little sister?"
I’m concerned because you’ve been acting strange. Tsukasa responded loud, ‘’what do you mean I’m a world future star I have no time to be sad. Striking a pose at the same time. I know you’ve been crying your eyes still are red.
Tsukasa sad down again on the edge of the bed. And now switching to a calmer way of speaking. People sometimes forget how mature Tsukasa actually is because of all his star talk. Look Saki you can’t do anything it is not even a big problem Tsukasa smiled.
Saki started talking, ’’Onichann I have been trying to talk to you but you always brush it of and go on to the next topic, but this time I Will help you’’. She was staring at her brother with a determent look’.
Tsukasa gave in there was no hiding it anymore. He began to talk. Saki when you were still in the hospital I’ve been alone for almost 7 years and recalling those memories hurt. The times I spend my birthday alone or I didn’t talk to a person for a week. I just wanted attention for one day. But you needed it more you were suffering in the hospital. I just feel so selfish and alone. For wanting that our parents stayed with me even if it was short. I’m sorry Saki. He was crying and looking at the ground. How can I be so egoistic It isn’t your fault saki Its mine. . I’m the worst older brother
Saki stared in shock of the revelation is this how her brother had felt all these years. Unknowing to her she was crying. She walked to her brother and hugged him tightly.
They were both sitting on Tsukasa’s bed just enjoying each others presence Tsukasa. I’m sorry Saki these aren’t even your problem and now I made it yours. Saki looked at her brother with a sweet smile Onichan I just want to let you know that you can rely on people you don’t have to face it alone. Especially with me besides you.
After some time they talked about Tsukasa’s struggles. And in the end Saki fell asleep. Tsukasa was getting of the bed and putting a blanket over his sleeping sister. Thinking to himself how lucky he got with such a sweet and caring sister. With that he left the house relieved. And now it was straight to practice.