Because the Kirigaya's house was built in a traditional Japanese style, not only was the courtyard spacious, but there was also a small pond located next to it, which looked quite pleasing to the eye.
However, it was currently the middle of January, and it had just snowed a few days ago, so the courtyard was filled with snow that had not completely melted and cold frost, which made people not want to go out.
In the past, in such weather, only Naoba, who had been practicing Kendo, would want to leave the warm house and do morning exercises in the courtyard.
But recently, there was one more person who had been doing morning exercises in the courtyard of the Kirigaya's house.
"So you're all up?"
Kirito was wearing a sweatshirt and trousers, doing warm-up exercises in the courtyard while looking at them and smiling at Rozen and Naoba.
Maybe it was because he had let go of his worries about Rozen, but Kirito's complexion was much better than before. Not only did the dark circles under his eyes disappear, but his unhealthy complexion also began to have a ruddy complexion.
It was just that Kirito's appearance was originally more childish and androgynous, and when he smiled, he looked like a cute girl.
"Kazuto …"
Naoba's expression was complicated.
It was a sad thing to have a brother who was more beautiful than her as a younger sister.
Even Rozen shuddered, feeling that not only his younger sister had grown up, but even his younger brother had become a coquettish bitch.
Of course, in the Kirigaya's house, it was still uncertain who was the older brother between Rozen and Kirito.
Although logically speaking, based on the years that Rozen had lived, not to mention being the older brother, not to mention being a grandfather or even a great-grandfather, in the eyes of the family in this world, Rozen was an adopted orphan, so no one knew why he was born. In fact, Kirito was not Kirigaya Cui's biological son, but the son of Kirigaya Cui's sister.
In other words, Kirito was actually Naoba's cousin.
However, Kirito's biological parents died in a car accident when he was one year old. Kirito was adopted by the Kirito family, so he has been living with Rozen and Naoba.
Therefore, in the Kirigani family, although Rozen, Kirito, and Naoha were relatives, it could be said that they were not related by blood.
Under such circumstances, apart from the fact that Naoba, who was a year younger, was undoubtedly the younger sister, it was still a mystery who was older between Rozen and Kirito. Besides, Rozen never cared about this, and Kirito didn't care either, so the two of them called each other by name.
Therefore, Rozen didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
"I really don't know how long it's been since I've seen you wake up early to exercise. You're clearly a useless gamer."
Hearing that, Kirito couldn't help but roll his eyes.
"I don't know how long it's been since I've seen you wake up early. Also, I have no choice. I have to do a good rehabilitation, or my muscles won't grow back."
These words made Rozen raise his eyebrows.
"Muscles?"
Rozen's tone was full of sarcasm.
"Did Brother Kazuto grow muscles in the past?"
Naoba couldn't help but wonder.
"You two …"
Kirito's face was immediately filled with displeasure.
However, he had to admit that Kirito had always looked thin and weak from the beginning. Coupled with his standard pretty boy appearance, he had no chance of growing muscles.
However …
"Qinghe used to be about the same size as me."
Kirito retorted.
Indeed, Rozen had no advantage over Kirito in the past.
After all, at that time, Rozen was still limited by the excessive conversion of life force by the magic circuit. His physique was weak, and he almost died after running for a few minutes. His physical strength and physique were worse than Kirito's.
"Now that I'm almost done with rehabilitation, my physical strength is much higher than before, and my motor nerves have also been trained in SAO. Even if it's you, Qinghe, you can't beat me."
Kirito provoked.
He had to admit that this provocation was very low-level.
But …
"Okay, I accept your provocation."
Rozen turned his head and looked at Naoba.
"Naoba, if you have extra bamboo swords, lend them to me."
Such words not only stunned Naoba, but also Kirito.
"Lend bamboo swords?"
Naoba was very surprised.
"Don't tell me you want to spar with me?"
Kirito was worthy of being Rozen's right-hand man for two years in SAO, plus they were brothers who grew up together, so he immediately understood what Rozen meant.
And Rozen did have such an idea.
"Although we're not in the game now, since you're so confident, let me see how your skills have improved."
Rozen came in front of Kirito.
Seeing this, Kirito also smiled.
"Just in time, I also want to see if your skills have deteriorated."
Kirito was not willing to show weakness.
The two looked at each other, as if they had returned to the SAO era and had been competing with each other, with unyielding smiles on their faces.
On the contrary, Naoba was worried.
"Can you guys do it?"
No wonder Naoba was so worried.
Whether it was Rozen or Kirito, in the eyes of others, they were only strong in the game, but in reality, both of them were typical otakus. They even gave up on Kendo a long time ago. Plus, they were bedridden for two years, and they just woke up not long ago. No matter who it was, when they heard that they were going to fight each other with Bamboo Sword, they would feel that it was unrealistic and they would be worried at the same time.
Especially Naoba, there was such a big gap between her and her two brothers in the past. After both brothers became victims of the death game, she didn't know how many times she regretted not reconciling with them. She didn't know how many times she was afraid that the two of them would die. Therefore, she especially cherished the reunion now and didn't want to see any more mistakes between Rozen and Kirito.
It wasn't easy for the family to reunite, and Naoba really didn't want to see any more accidents.
Especially Rozen, he just returned and was inexplicably missing. Although he came back alive and kicking, he didn't know the reason. What if there was something wrong with his body?
Naoba was a little too worried.
But Rozen and Kirito were really excited.
In the past, no matter which game they were in, they competed with each other, even in SAO. Now that they returned to the real world, the competition in their bones hasn't dissipated.
"Okay, Naoha, just let us play."
"Don't worry, we will pay attention."
Rozen and Kirito were like two children who couldn't grow up, and they both expressed their support to Naoha.
Naoba could only helplessly take the bamboo sword and handed it to Rozen and Kirito.
"Remember to be careful."
Naoye said from the side.
"Got it."
Rozen and Kirito replied in unison and then looked at each other.
"Come on."
Rozen raised the bamboo sword with one hand and pointed it at Kirito with a smile on his face.
"Then I won't be polite."
Kirito also had a fearless expression and also raised the sword with one hand, assuming an offensive posture.
Their gazes met in midair.
Then, they rushed out at the same time and swept toward each other.
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