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Norn won't leave her room.

B-Boss, wait up, meow.

Stop, Linia.

He really seems angry. I'm scared.

She won't leave her room. To me, nothing could be more serious.

If Norn is going through the same hell I did, I want to save her from it.

Even if she doesn't like me, or Aisha, or her whole life right now,

she's still my sister.

Excuse me.

A big brother has to protect his little brothers and sisters.

He can't turn his back on them.

II Mushoku Tensei Jobless Reincarnation

R-Rudeus, we're in the middle of class, and—

I won't take long. You don't mind, do you?

But—

As I suspect you already know,

a female student in this class has stopped coming to school.

She's my sister.

I haven't spoken with her yet.

But only so many things can make a student avoid class,

and I believe someone in this room caused one of them.

Who was it?

Who did something awful to her?

Was it you? Or you? Or you?

I hope that they'll come forward.

I promise I won't be angry.

I just want them to understand that my sister feels hurt and apologize.

The moment someone confesses, I'll tear them limb from limb.

I don't care if they actually bullied her or not.

Anyone who turned a blind eye is just as guilty.

I'll make them pay.

U-Um...

Pardon me. Go ahead.

I... I was talking with Norn the other day...

And you said something hurtful without meaning to?

N-No!

I'd, um, heard about you, but Norn seems normal.

So I said, "You're not like your brother, huh?" and she got really angry.

Huh?

Norn got mad? Because someone told her she's not like me?

What's going on here?

Ah.

Did you remember something, ma'am?

Y-Yes. I gave Norn an assignment the other day...

And she couldn't finish it, so you stripped her naked in the faculty office?

O-Of course not!

She did poorly, so I told her to follow her brother's example and study harder.

She said she'd try, but she looked ready to burst into tears.

What?

Now that you mention it, I...

And me.

Me, too.

It was my fault.

No wonder Norn couldn't stand it.

People have always compared her to Aisha.

Now they do it with the brother she hates.

Damn it.

I heard what happened.

Don't blame yourself, Rudy.

Sylphie...

Thanks.

Yeah. It's not meowr fault, Boss.

Right. You shouldn't worry about it.

Thank you both for telling me about Norn.

Sorry for dragging you along earlier.

I must have looked pretty stupid.

Nothing stupid about sticking up for your sister, meow.

I've got a little sister, too, so I know how you feel, meow.

But I'm a little surprised. I didn't think you had it in you.

So, Boss, what are you gonna do? Leave her be, meow?

There's nothing I can do.

She's holed herself up because of me.

She's holed herself up.

That's right. She's become a shut-in.

We'll make her go to class, even if we have to drag her there.

Good idea, meow.

Her brain will rot if she doesn't go out.

You said it, meow.

She'll end up as stupid as Linia.

Pursena's right, meo— Meow?!

What's that supposed to mean, meow?!

What it sounded like.

No one wants to shut themselves in their room all the time.

She's not coming out because she has a reason not to.

Dragging her outside won't solve anything.

But...

That said, I can't leave her cooped up in there, either.

I know I'll regret it.

Rudy?

Hey, Rudy!

I...

I have to do something.

What am I going to do?

Rudy!

Let us help with your sister.

You're always looking out for us, Boss.

Thank you.

But how will—

I've got a great idea!

Leave it to us, meow!

Huh? What? What's going on?

I heard Princess Ariel's giving a speech in the dining hall.

Wait, for real?! But why? It's so sudden.

Come on! Hurry up or she'll start without us!

Rudy.

What's the situation?

All clear. Everyone left for the dining hall.

Ariel's speech will draw everyone away from the girls dorm.

Meanwhile, I'll sneak in and see Norn.

I owe Princess Ariel a thank you.

Where are Linia and Pursena?

They're ready.

Sorry I couldn't help.

Huh?

I stopped by Norn's room earlier, but she wouldn't listen to me.

It's not your fault, Sylphie.

Don't worry. I'll work things out with Norn somehow.

I appreciate the help.

Welcome, meow.

Jeez. Try to be more careful.

I'm sorry.

Norn, what can I do for you?

We're here, meow.

Your sister's room is at the end of that hall.

Norn, are you there?

It's me, Rudeus.

Norn?

Stay out!

Norn.

When I became a shut-in, my older brother came to my room.

He hit me with all kinds of common-sense arguments that time.

"People out there have it worse than you do."

"It might hurt now, but if you run away, you'll never stop running."

"That will hurt even worse."

"You don't have to go back to school right away."

"For now, let's go grab a bite to eat."

That kind of thing.

Mentally, I spit on all of it.

I didn't even try to argue. I just ignored him.

I convinced myself someone like him couldn't know how I felt.

This must be how my brother felt back then.

He stopped trying to talk to me after that.

I don't know what he thought.

But if I turn away now, I won't be able to come back.

Norn will stay shut up in her room.

I can't leave.

But...

Big Brother...

I wonder...

When was it I started feeling afraid of him?

The first time we met, he hit Dad.

The same Dad who'd kept me safe all that time.

The same Dad who loved me more than anything.

Stop it!

That's enough!

How could I possibly accept him as family?

I started hating him.

When I finally saw him again recently, he was getting drunk with a woman.

Dad must still be searching frantically for Mom right now.

Yet here he is, looking like he couldn't be happier.

I just need to be careful I don't upset him.

No one here cares about me.

I'm scared they'll kick me out.

I mean, it's so cold here.

I want to try living in the dorms.

The dorms, huh?

You can't! Dad told us to live with our brother.

All right, then, Norn. You can live in the dorms.

How come?!

Huh? Why isn't he getting angry?

Norn didn't get a good score!

Why does she get her way?! Isn't he going to yell at me for wanting things my way?

Maybe he's just not interested in me.

In fact, I bet I'm in his way.

For some reason, when I think that, I feel a little sad.

I'm Norn Greyrat. It's a pleasure to meet you.

Greyrat?

Like that Greyrat?

Are you related to Rudeus Greyrat, by any chance?

Yes.

The Rudeus?

The strongest in the school?

Wow.

Whoa! Since you're his sister, does he teach you magic?!

What, really?!

So, are you a magical genius, too?!

You're brother's incredible! I mean, he's so strong!

You're so lucky!

I wish I had a brother like you, um...

Norn.

Excuse me!

You're Rudeus's sister, right?

Yes, I'm Norn Grey—

You see, Rudeus helped us learn some magic one time.

Would you tell him we said thank you?

I'm sorry.

Don't worry about it. You only just started here.

I'm sure you can follow in your brother's footsteps.

I don't want to.

Hey.

Yes?

About your brother...

I don't know.

Are you curious about your brother and Princess Ariel?

You needn't worry. Despite appearances, your brother is...

I don't want to know.

Honestly!

I almost took the fall for that stunt you pulled.

Look, there's Rudeus.

I talked to him once!

What?! Lucky!

Why does everyone get like this about him?

I don't understand him.

Because I worry.

Cut him some slack.

I hate him!

Listen, Rudy's had it rough, too.

Dad told me that a lot.

I was too young to understand back then.

But now, I think I kind of get it.

Maybe he's not the kind of person I think he is.

So, what should I do?

What does he want me to do?

How did Dad make up with him?

I don't know.

No one here will help me.

I don't know!

What's wrong?

I want to go back to my dad.

Do you dislike Rudeus that much?

Yeah.

Your brother isn't the kind of person you think he is.

He's strong, clever, and a warrior worthy of respect.

I don't get it.

You will someday.

The next time you meet, don't run. Face each other.

You're family.

I know you can mend things.

And...

your father didn't run.

Big Bro—

Norn.

Sorry.

I guess you've had it rough since you got here.

You got a fresh start, and it turned out like this because of me.

I don't know what to say.

I mean, I don't really know you.

Even after all this, I don't know what I should do for you.

I'm here for you.

I won't go away.

I'll see you for who you are.

So... do you mind if I stay?

I know my brother won't hit me.

I know he won't hit Dad anymore, either.

Dad didn't run. Neither did my brother.

So, I...

Big Brother,

good morning.

Y-Yeah. Morning, Norn.

And, uh, good morning to you, too, Sylphie.

Good morning, Norn.

Norn's seems a little more cheerful since that night.

In the end, I couldn't do anything.

Norn wouldn't tell me anything after that,

so I still don't know what was bothering her or what her hangups really were.

Still...

I'm sure she'll be all right now.

I bet she sorted out her feelings on her own.

What a girl.

She pulled off something I never managed in my past life.

If I could have been more like Norn back then...

Rudy?

What's wrong?

Oh, nothing really.

The past won't change. I can't fix what went wrong with my family.

I'll never know my brother's real feelings or anything else's.

But I feel like I got out something I'd been keeping in for a long time.

I guess you'll be all right now, too.

Huh?

Now, let's get going.

We need to thank Princess Ariel and tell her what happened.

Yeah. Linia and Pursena, too.

If Nanahoshi ever gets to go home to our old world,

I'll ask her to give my brother a message.

"I'm sorry for back then. And thank you."

Episode 17 My Older Brother's Feelings

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