[h2]Alexei Dragunov | 26 April, Sunday [/h2]

The Golden Week was about to start and the hype was palpable, he was a pretty drab and dull guy but Elena was a firecracker. She was goofy as she was spontaneous. After a few hours of whining and pouting she had managed to pull Alexei out of his housekeeping and clean-up job for the day and bring him to the market.

[b][color=f26522]"Ni-san! there's a new cafe that has opened up recently, I heard it from my friends. I'll like to take you there." [/color][/b]she said sprightly, once they were at the market.

[b][color=ed1c24]"I wonder when you grew up on me, Elli."[/color][/b] Alexei said with a small smile. Though he was a unabashed workaholic, it was okay to take some days off, especially if it were his mother's request or his sister's order. They played an important role in his life, it can be said that his life centered around them. So, though he may give of the impression of being overworked, emotionally he was rather barren and what little love and devotion he did have were all showered on the two flowers of his life. The girls understood that as well and covertly planned to keep him sane through regular change-ups in his busy schedule.

Today was one such day, Elena knew of the stash of mangas that lay tucked under his pillow and his cupboard. Apart from working tirelessly, this was the only activity she had seen him do. So when she first heard of the cafe and a brave classmate even managed to ask her for a date, she politely declined it in favor for her brother. She wanted to go there with him. It was her responsibilty in a roundabout way, after all he had done for her.

Underneath that calm and cheerful exterior, Elena hid her guilt and sorrow towards the life her brother leads, she just wanted to grow up quick and be married, to not be his burden anymore. Though, Alexei would scold her for even entertaining such a dark thought. The siblings were weird, or atleast appeared to be so in the eyes of others.

[b][color=f26522]"I am told that its a cosplay cafe and there are quite a few interesting setups and props, arranged on a weekly basis. I'm eager to see the theme for this time."[/color][/b] she said gleefully as she literally dragged the massive man forward. Alexei gave up on the game of resistance and calmly walked beside her, her hands wrapped around his burly arm. They may appear to be lovers had her face not been child-like.

On reaching the place, Alexei hesitated a bit but Elena powered through and entered. Upon entering, all around they could see a manga personified. [color=f26522][b]"Hello! there."[/b][/color] She said cheerfully hoping to draw attention of the busy maids.