Starlight Cuts Deeper Than Steel

TokyoA store Sister: Yeay!! Thanks, Jasper! Love you! Me: Hmph. I let out a huff, smiling as I shook my head. My name is Jasper Solis and that girl is my sister, Mara Solis. We were on our way back from school, but Mara wanted to stop at a merchandises store. Me: Come on, let's head home. Mara: Okay! She answered with a grin from ear to ear. Well, naturally she would. I had just helped her buy merchandise of her favorite idol by covering half. We headed off from the store. Me: Seriously, Mara. Why are you this crazy over this "Mina" girl? Mara: You'll understand once you check out one of his videos. Me: I'm not buying that excuse again. Mara: Hmph, whatever! You'll never get me. Me: Watch that tone. Don't forget who covered half of that absurdly overpriced merchandise. Mara: That's what merchandise means, dummy. I want to be just like Mina-san once I get older. Me:*sighs* Whatever. Just don't let dad spot that. He won't be pleased if he learns we spent our savings on this sort of thing. Mara: If only mom were still with us... I gave her head a karate chop. Me: We don't talk about that, remember? Mara: Right... Our family used to be a happy one. Still, everything changed after our mom died. Our dad began drinking and lost his job. To keep us going, I work as a barista at a nearby cafe. It's a harsh life, but all we can do is keep living. Then my phone buzzed. I pulled it out and read the message that had just come in.