I got home and opened the envelope on the table, and as if summoning her, Yuki came down to the dining area, passing through the ceiling.

"You finally arrived. Where were you, young man?"

"Sorry, Mom. I went to the store to buy a few things. Here."

I handed her the box of chocolates.

"Oh, for me?! Thank you!"

She immediately opened the box, realizing that only half of the chocolates were left.

"Hey, don't get my hopes up like that!"

"Half and half. We have to be fair."

I took out all the contents of the envelope.

A student ID card with my information, paperwork, and information I might need in the future, and a certificate of honor for being the first place. I would hang it on the wall, but it would feel disgusting. I'll do it when I feel I've truly earned it.

Ah, there's also a letter, congratulating me for achieving it.

Well... I made it.

"I got accepted. Perfect results."

"Congratulations, though you cheated."

I left the acceptance letter on the table.

"Well, I need to get ready. We're going shopping."

"Yes! Let's go!"

I'll need a lot of school supplies and some extras I might need.

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After a long day of shopping, I have all the materials I'll need for school.

And of course, I also bought some video games.

How did I get so much money? I know the school isn't cheap. What I did was sell my old house. And I also have money from my parents' life insurance... Or something like that... Well, legally, I'm an adult. I've emancipated myself.

I can take care of myself; I don't need anyone to look after me.

I have enough money to survive a couple more years.

"I guess that's it."

"How nice."

I stopped and turned to Yuki. She's looking at a dress.

Ah, unfortunately, she can't change clothes. Well, she can, but the clothes she died in are the only ones she can wear without anyone seeing her. The clothes people die in become a part of them, allowing ghosts to wear clothes and not be naked all the time. Yuki can take off her clothes and wear others, but people would see those clothes as if they were floating. Yuki's current clothes are the only ones others can't see.

And I can't buy her the dress; that would be weird. I mean, I'm a guy with hair covering his face. I'd definitely be labeled a pedophile or a pervert.

I took out my cellphone and stood next to her.

I pretended to be talking to someone on the phone to avoid people seeing me as "talking to myself."

"It's a shame you can't wear other clothes."

"That's true... I can take off these clothes and put them on again. No one can see this clothing, but if I put on that dress, people might see me."

Yeah, yeah, I know what you're trying to do, but I can't let you reveal the existence of ghosts to people; that would only bring trouble from certain annoying ghost hunters.

If it were so easy for people and ghosts to coexist peacefully, they would have done it a long time ago, but unfortunately, it's impossible. The consequences would be more negative than positive.

"And they'd probably kidnap me and take me to a secret government lab, where they'd experiment on me to figure out how I can see ghosts."

"T-That's way too scary."

"But possible. I decided to hide that I can see ghosts... Come on, I can't buy you the dress, but I'll buy you a slice of cake. Actually, the whole cake. I'm in a good mood today."

"Yippee! Yuki loves cake! Come on, let's go!"

"Yes, yes, let's go."

I'd like to buy her clothes, but she won't be able to wear them... Wait... She won't be able to wear them outside, but she can inside... Mmm.

I think I'll surprise Yuki, like the good older brother I am.

•

•

(Pov- Yuki.)

"Yuki's bored!"

Saik went out without me and left me all alone... Fufu. Is he on a date with a cute girl? I recommended several, but I think he pretended not to listen and went to look for them.

"Hahahahahaha! That's impossible!"

After all, I'm talking about Saik, the weird guy with no friends. It's impossible for a girl to be interested in him.

Yes, I'm trying to get him interested in a girl, but if he keeps the same messy hair, he'll keep scaring off women, and none will be interested in him.

Saik, make things easier for me and comb your hair! You're just wasting my valuable advice.

"I'm home now. I'm back."

Finally!

I immediately ran down the stairs and welcomed him with a big smile, being the good friend I am.

"Good evening, Saik!"

"Here."

Did he bring me something?

He handed me a bag. It's not very heavy. What could be inside?

"Uh? Are these sweets?"

"No."

Mmm... It smells new. A toy?

I opened the bag.

Eh?! It's the cute pink dress I was looking at! And there are two more dresses!

Saik bought what I wanted?! I-I thought he didn't want to.

"Is it for me?"

"No, it's for me. I like to wear little girl's clothes."

"..."

"It was a joke."

"Yeah, I know. It surprised me that you made a joke. It's not your style."

"And what is my style?"

"Being a solitary, silent, and serious guy. That's your role. And my role is to be the cute and fun girl!"

"I see... Well, where are my thanks? It was really difficult to buy that clothing without looking like a pervert. I had to pretend it was a birthday gift."

With a big hug full of love, I thanked him.

"T-Thank you!"

I was tired of wearing the same clothes every day! I want to change my look!

Thank you so much, Saik! I'll definitely find you a girlfriend, even if it costs me my afterlife! Although, well, I'm already dead. Fufu.

"Just make sure you only wear the clothes at home and never go out in that outfit."

"I'll be really careful! Thank you so much!"

"I'll go take a shower and then prepare dinner."

"It's the other way around."

Usually, Saik has dinner first and then takes a shower.

"I know, but I want to shower first."

... Saik is way too strange, but even he has a very kind and cute side.

He can be a true gentleman when he wants to... He's adorable... Adorable?!

"Hey, I'm supposed to be the adorable one!"

"What are you talking about?"

"Hmmh."

I pouted and looked away. Look, I'm the adorable one in the house! Don't steal my job!

"... Are you trying to look adorable?"

"No!"

"Well..."

Huh? He... He patted my head with his hand. H-Hey, at least warn me first!

"Because you achieved it without even trying. You're so cute that you might give me diabetes just by looking at you."

"Eh?!"

"Or maybe I feel this way because I've eaten too many sweets? Ah, whatever. I'm going to take a shower."

He walked away from me and entered the bathroom.

... That's not fair!

I'm supposed to be the one making your heart race, not the other way around!