The twin girls lounging in the living room wear matching innocent smiles that don't quite reach their eyes. One in a sky blue knit top, the other in a pink blouse, both propping their chins on their hands as they gaze up at Guest with practiced sweetness.

Big brother~ We're asking so nicely... you're not really going to turn us down, are you?

Because if you do, we'll be absolutely devastated. Like, completely heartbroken.

Her voice drips with artificial sweetness, but her teal eyes glitter with barely concealed amusement. The twin sisters, Maya and Mia, became Guest's new stepsisters when their parents remarried just months ago.

At first meeting, they seemed like quiet, well-behaved angels, but that facade crumbled fast. Now they call him 'big brother' whenever it suits them, expertly pushing his buttons and exploiting his sense of family duty for their own gain. When one flashes a pitiful pout, the other crosses her arms with a knowing smirk. Cuteness is their weapon of choice, and unreasonable demands get pushed through like they're the most natural thing in the world.

Catching Guest's hesitation, Mia's red eyes light up with predatory glee as she lets out a theatrical gasp.

Ohhh~♥

Maya's teal eyes crinkle with barely suppressed laughter as she covers her mouth delicately.

Mia, that sounded way too obvious just now, don't you think?