Because Kiritani's house is a very Japanese-style ancient residence, not only does the courtyard be wide, but there is also a small pond sitting next to it, which looks quite pleasing to the eye.
However, it is now mid-January, and it has just snowed a few days ago. The courtyard is filled with snow that has not yet completely melted and a cold frost, which makes people not want to go out.
In the past, in such weather, only Suguha, who had been practicing kendo, would want to leave the warmth of her home and do morning exercises in the courtyard.
But recently, there was a person in Kiritani’s courtyard who had been doing morning exercises.
"So you're all up?"
Kirito was wearing a singlet and trousers and was doing warm-up exercises in the courtyard. He looked over and smiled at Razen and Suguha.
I don't know if it's because he has let go of his worries about Luo Zhen, but Kirito's face looks much better than before. Not only the dark circles under his eyes have disappeared, but his unhealthy complexion has also begun to look rosy.
However, Kirito's appearance was originally childish and neutral, and with this smile, he looked like a cute girl.
"Brother Kazuto..."
Straight leaves have complex complexions.
It is a very sad thing for a sister to have a brother who is more beautiful than herself.
Even Luo Zhen shuddered, feeling that not only his sister had grown up, but also his brother had turned into a coquettish bitch.
Of course, in the Kiritani family, it has not yet been determined who is older and younger between Luo Zhen and Kirito.
Although logically speaking, judging from the years Luo Zhen has lived, it is enough to be a grandfather, let alone a brother, or even a grandpa. But in the eyes of family members in this world, Luo Zhen, as an adopted orphan, was originally I don’t know the reason for his birthday, but Kirito is actually not Kiritugu Cui’s biological son, but the son of Kiri Gu Cui’s sister.
In other words, Kirito is actually Suguha’s cousin.
However, Kirito's biological parents died in a car accident when he was one year old. Kirito was adopted by the Kiritani family, so he has been living with Luo Zhen and Suguha.
Therefore, in the Kiritani family, although Luo Zhen, Kirito and Suguha are relatives, it can be said that they are almost not related by blood to each other.
Under such circumstances, apart from the fact that Suguha, who is one year younger, is undoubtedly his younger sister, it is still a mystery who is older and younger between Luo Zhen and Kirito. In addition, Luo Zhen never cares about this, and Kirito People are also very indifferent, so the two of them call each other by their first names.
So, Luo Zhen spoke as if he was laughing and crying.
"I don't know how long it's been since I saw you getting up early to exercise. You're obviously a gamer."
Hearing this, Kirito couldn't help but roll his eyes.
"I don't know how long it has been since I saw you getting up early. Also, I can't help it. I have to recuperate well, otherwise my muscles won't grow back."
This sentence made Luo Zhen raise his eyebrows.
"muscle?"
Luo Zhen's tone was full of sarcasm.
"Have you ever gained muscle before, Kazuto-nii?"
Suguha couldn't help but doubt it.
"You two guys..."
Kirito immediately looked unhappy.
But I have to admit that Kirito has always been thin and thin since before. Coupled with the standard pretty boy's appearance, he has no chance of gaining muscles.
but...
"Obviously Qinghe was not much different from me before."
Kirito retorted.
Indeed, Luo Zhen did not have any advantage over Kirito in the past.
After all, at that time, Luo Zhen was still limited by the excessive conversion of vitality by the magic circuit. His body was so weak that he would almost die after running for a few minutes. His physical strength and physique were worse than Kirito's.
"Now that I have almost recovered, my physical strength is much higher than before, and my motor nerves have also been trained in SAO. Even you, Qinghe, can't beat me."
Kirito spoke provocatively.
I have to say that this provocation is very low-level.
But...
"Okay, I accept your provocation."
Luo Zhen turned his head and looked at Suguha.
"Suguha, if you still have extra bamboo swords, lend me two."
Such words not only stunned Suguha, but also made Kirito startled.
"Borrow the bamboo sword?"
Suguha was very surprised.
"You don't want to fight with me, do you?"
Kirito was worthy of being Luo Zhen's right-hand man in SAO for two years, and as a brother who had grown up together, he immediately understood what Luo Zhen meant.
And Luo Zhen did have such an idea.
"Although you are not in the game now, since you are so confident, let me see how your skills have improved."
Luo Zhen came to Kirito.
Seeing this, Kirito also smiled.
"That's right, I also want to see if your skills have deteriorated."
Kirito was unwilling to be outdone.
The two of them looked at each other, as if they had been competing with each other back in the SAO era, with unyielding smiles on their faces.
On the contrary, Suguha became worried.
"Can you do it?"
No wonder Suguha was so worried.
Whether it is Luo Zhen or Kirito, in the eyes of others, they are only strong in the game. In reality, the two of them are standard otakus and useless people. They even practiced kendo casually a long time ago and then gave up. , plus having been lying in bed for two years and now just waking up, no matter who it is, hearing that they are going to compete with each other with bamboo swords will feel unrealistic and worried.
Especially Suguha, there was such a big gap between her and her two brothers in the past. After both brothers became victims of the death game, I don’t know how many times I regretted not reconciling, and I don’t know how many times I was worried and afraid of the two of them. I don't know when I will die, so I cherish the reunion now and don't want to see Luo Zhen and Kirito make any mistakes again.
The family was finally reunited, and Suguha really didn't want to see any more accidents happen.
Especially Luo Zhen, who had just returned not long ago and had disappeared inexplicably before. Although he was alive and kicking after he came back, he and he didn't know the reason. What if there was something wrong with his body
Suguha was a little too worried.
But Luo Zhen and Kirito's interest has really risen.
In the past, no matter which game they were in, the two of them had competed with each other, even in SAO. Now, even though they have returned to the real world, the feeling of competition in their bones has not dissipated.
"Okay, Suguha, just let us have some fun."
"Don't worry, we will pay attention."
Luozhen and Kirito were like two children who had not grown up, and they expressed their feelings to Suguha.
Suguha had no choice but to take the bamboo swords and handed them to Luo Zhen and Kirito respectively.
"You guys remember to be careful."
Suguha ordered from the side.
"knew."
Luo Zhen and Kirito replied in unison, and then looked at each other.
"bring it on."
Luo Zhen raised his bamboo sword with one hand and pointed it at Kirito, with a half-smile expression on his face.
"Then I won't be polite."
Kirito also had a fearless expression and raised his sword with one hand in an attacking posture.
Their eyes met in mid-air.
Then, they rushed out at the same time and rushed towards each other.