Chapter 49: 46

On a certain Sunday.

Kei Aikawa’s younger sister, Masumi Aikawa, was preparing lunch in the kitchen. In the living room, her son and older sister Kei are competing in a racing game called Marion Kart.

“Lunch is ready! Alright, the game’s over!” Masumi called out as she arranged the curry dishes on the table.

And when she glanced at the screen, it seemed that a race had just ended. On the P1 side that her son was using, there were the words “1st Place” shining in gold.

“Onee…” Masumi said, “you don’t have to go easy just because you’re dealing with children, you know?”

Masumi never cut corners in a game, even if her opponent was her 6-year-old son. The stronger wins… the weaker can’t win. She had such an educational philosophy.

However, her older sister, Kei did not make the slightest movement in response.

“… Onee?” Masumi asked.

Suspicious, she went around to look into Kei’s face.

“A-aah, sorry about that,” Kei said. “I’ll head over to the table now.”

“Onee, seriously…” Masumi said.

“D-Don’t say it…” Kei said.

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At Kei’s pale face, the younger sister Masumi was convinced:

(You’re kidding me, she didn’t hold back at all but she lost to a 6-year-old?!) 1

“Even so, he’s your kid, right, Masumi?” Kei said. “He’s strong as a demon in a game.”

It was after lunch. Maybe he got tired of playing, so her son took a nap, and the two sisters had a leisurely chat while drinking coffee. After the surprise defeat to her 6-year-old nephew, Kei regains her composure.

“You’ve always been good at games, haven’t you?” Kei said. “I don’t remember ever beating you in the Rokuyon version of Marion Kart.”

“Well, I was a genius,” Masumi said.

Compared to Kei, who has always been clumsy, Masumi was a frighteningly talented girl. Kei hardly remembers winning anything against her sister.

“I envy you,” Kei said. “I wish I was a little better at gaming so I could help everyone.”

“Are you talking about GOO now?” Masumi said.

“Yeah,” Kei said. “It’s a lot of fun, you see, but come on, I’m not very good at games, right? So, I’m worried people would be a little hesitant to play with me.”

In fact, she’s deeply afraid.

“Well, your being bad at games is pretty hardcore, Onee,” Masumi said.

Masumi imagines that her older sister is too bad and other players avoid her. In fact, sometimes the others might be too strong for Kei.

“But you made new friends, didn’t you?” Masumi said.

“Yes. They’re younger than you, Masumi, but they’re good kids that I can respect,” Kei said.

“Then, good. That’s more important than being good or bad at games,” Masumi said.

And at that, Kei happily sipped her coffee. She looked like she was having fun… Masumi unintentionally said:

“A-aah. I want to play VRMMOs, too.”

“Why don’t you try it? Do you have the equipment?” Kei said.

Masumi had previously planned to start together with her husband. But as long as you have children, you have to have one thing or the other first… in the end, she didn’t touch anything other than portable consoles. 2

“I want to do it, but this kid won’t let me,” Masumi said. “I can’t take my eyes off him.”

“If you ask, will your husband watch over him instead?” Kei said.

“Well, he’ll be watching, yeah?” Kei said. “But I don’t want him to just be stuck taking care of our kid while I play games alone, do I?”

“That does sound awkward,” Kei said.

“Isn’t it different if we have to take turns?” Masumi said. “It’s definitely more fun to do it together.”

Masumi collapses on the sofa, saying, “I can’t wait for my son to grow up a little more.”

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“I’m looking forward to it,” Kei said. “He’s good at games like you, so I’m sure he’ll be the best soon. He’ll be invincible.”

“Invincible, huh?” Masumi said. “I don’t think I want him to be invincible.”

“Huh, why do you think so?” Kei said.

“I think it’s necessary for children to have the experience of losing sometimes,” Masumi said.

“Is that so?”

“That’s right. Look, you know my kid was born in April, right?” Masumi said.

“Yes. Come on, what’s wrong with that?” Kei asked.

“Those born in April have been alive the longest among the students of the same grade. Here in Japan, where students start school in April, being born in April is a big advantage in life,” Masumi said.

For example, most professional soccer players were born in April, while the fewest were born in March. The earlier the birthday, the faster the body grows while still in the same grade. The physical advantage is enormous, and he can be active in sports from an earlier age.

Experiences of success from an early age lead to great self-confidence, which can lead to a better life later in life. In other sports as well, many professional athletes tend to have their birthdays between April and June.

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“His birthday, huh…?” Kei said. “I never even thought about it.”

By the way, Kei’s birthday is in March. Kei is taller now, but she was always the first in height order until she was in the upper grades of elementary school.

“It’s pretty important, isn’t it? In kindergarten, he’s always the last in height order. And he never loses in races.”

“It’s a good thing, isn’t it…?” Kei said. “I’m proud of my nephew.”

Masumi doesn’t feel bad about being praised for her son, but she continues talking: “However, there is no data that shows that those born in April are always successful in life. Remember, Onee. We used to do track and field, didn’t we?”

“Yeah,” Kei said.

Kei also did short-distance track and field until high school for the purpose of training her body. She had good results up until middle school, but after she entered high school, she put a lot of emphasis on her studies, so it almost became a hobby.

“Why did you put so much emphasis on your studies? Was it for college? Maybe it wasn’t?” Masumi said.

At that, Kei remembered: “Oh, come to think of it. It was my first competition since I entered high school, and I was overwhelmed by the high level of everyone else…”

She lost the will to do it. Or rather, her heart is broken. She thought she wouldn’t win even if she tried to work herself to death for all three years of high school… so she started to focus on her studies… and now she remembered.

“You switched like that and went to a good university, Onee. I think your strength is how fast you can change tracks.”

“Is-Isn’t that cold……!?”

“However, there are many children who have broken hearts and cannot recover from that, right?” Masumi said. “Elementary school, junior high school, high school, university. Every time the stage of life advances, every time the world expands, a lot of unbelievably amazing guys appear. And they’re defeated by them. It’s like a shounen manga, where strong enemies appear even after defeating the last batch. Life is a series of setbacks. It’s inevitable. At times like that, I want him to become a child who has the strength to stand up again.”

“So that’s your education policy, Masumi?” Kei said.

“It’s more of a mentality, I guess,” Masumi said.

Isn’t it better for Kei to live a life without losing? That’s what she thinks, but since this is her little sister, she won’t get too deep into it. In short, Masumi probably thinks that her son is quite capable. That’s why she didn’t want him to feel like he’s unbeatable because there’s also someone better than him… she wants him to understand that, and never forget to make efforts to improve himself.

“That’s why I wish you’d at least beat my son a bit in a game~,” Masumi said.

“Ah, that’s different… there’s item luck…” Kei said.

“Mm-mmm…” Kei’s nephew mumbles sleepily. “Ah, Kei-chan is still here! Let’s play again!”

“Oh my, you’re awake! Would you like some water?” Masumi asked.

“I don’t need it. Come on, hurry, hurry,” Kei’s nephew said.

“I understand. I won’t lose this time,” Kei said.

“Okay, well if you’re joining, son,” Masumi said. “This time, Mother’s also going to join the war.”

“Geh…” Kei gasps.

“Geh…” Kei’s nephew gasps.

“I get it if it’s from you, son, but you don’t have to make such a terrible reaction, Onee…” Masumi said.

And after this, Kei lost constantly to her little sister and her nephew.

Footnotes

I wouldn’t be surprised. Kids are naturally fast learners and have all the time in the world to master games. Coincidentally, portable consoles like the Steam Deck seem to have a large following of gamer parents who love its ability to pick it up, use it anywhere, and put it on hold on demand.

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