One Piece: It's always been you

Chapter 61 He's so unreal, practically without flaws.

Back on Wheat Island, Katakuri was already back. He was sitting there watching world news. In front of him was a brown paper bag, which Yu assumed was the candy he had bought.

When I opened it, it wasn't candy but bubble gum.

Yu was a little resentful; she was unhappy because she didn't have candy.

Katakuri pretended not to see Yu's expression, calmly looking at the world news in his hand. Yu, seeing him glare at him without reacting, simply shoved his face right in front of him.

What do you want to say?

"You're asking a question you already know the answer to..."

"Come with me to the Cake Castle tomorrow." Katakuri put away his newspaper and helped Yu sit down beside him.

Cake Castle, where the old lady lives. Why did we take her there?

"I'm not going to see Mom." Katakuri knew that Yu and her mother had had a disagreement, and he wouldn't want to upset her. "It's my turn to take care of my younger brother and sister tomorrow. Bubble Gum is something I made with my sister."

"Then... in exchange for candy beans." Yu opened her palm. Since it was Katakuri's trap for her, she might as well step on it lightly.

Katakuri chuckled, his hand materializing into a jar of candy emerging from the mochi—Yu's favorite candy beans.

I don't know when it started, but Katakuri likes to carry a lot of candy beans on his body. Maybe it was because he used them as weapons in the forest that time, or maybe Yu likes them.

"Which little sister are you so concerned about?"

Katakuri was relieved to see that nothing unusual happened when Yu entered the Cake Castle.

"So, you can be jealous too?"

"Yeah, I just didn't eat as much as you."

She certainly doesn't eat as much as Katakuri. Katakuri's jealousy is endless, and she has to coax him. It's exhausting, really exhausting.

This was Yu's first time visiting the nursery; she hadn't been to the castle often and hadn't noticed it before. It must be said, however, that it was very suitable for children, with soft mats everywhere and many toys for them to play with.

Even Yu herself couldn't help but look around, admiring everything.

"Katakuri-nii, you're finally here!" A little figure appeared in front of them. "You said you'd bring me bubble gum last time."

"Hmm." Katakuri said in a flat tone, handing the bag of bubble gum to Flampe.

"Is this...Yu?" He's not much to look at, just average-looking, though he's fairly tall. He doesn't seem like a good match for Katakuri at all. Well, how could anyone be worthy of the most perfect brother?

"Kari, she is..."

"I'm Flampe, the number one sister on my brothers' favorite list. You should have heard of me; all my brothers love me the most. And I'm also the number one fan of Katakuri!"

At such a young age, she's so unlikeable, it's hard to describe how she seems to want to show off her skills, and she seems to have a special relationship with Katakuri.

Yu had heard Cracker mention before that she had inexplicably disliked Flampe, and now it seemed that her inexplicable premonition was correct; Flampe was indeed not to her liking.

"Hello, I'm You. I'm here with your brother to take care of you today." You didn't argue with the child, even though the child didn't seem particularly innocent or kind.

That "little sister" ranking must be rigged. Little Pudding is cuter than her in every way, not to mention her personality. Could it be that this person next to her also voted for her? Do they also like this kind of "little sister"?

Feeling the meaningful and probing gazes around him, Katakuri was deeply puzzled. He hadn't done anything, had he? He had just given Flampe some bubble gum; it couldn't be that serious.

"You like this kind of thing? You voted for her too?" Yupan asked quietly on Katakuri's shoulder.

“I never concern myself with that. It’s just kids playing around, no need to worry about it.” Katakuri was unaware of Yu’s dislike for Flampe and assumed she was just jealous. “However, I don’t mind if you become a big fan of the fan club too.”

"You're all mine now, why would I be a fan?"

He was a little disappointed to hear that You didn't want to be his fan, but he thought, "I belong to her, that's a good thing to say."

The two were whispering sweet nothings in front of Franpe, the scene couldn't have been more heartwarming. Unfortunately, Franpe didn't see it that way. That Yuu, what a nuisance!

Yu thought he would see Katakuri taking care of the kids today. Kids are mischievous, and Katakuri might be caught off guard.

However, Yu found that Katakuri was just sitting there, and the children around him were quietly doing their own things, not fighting or causing trouble. It was quite different from what she had imagined.

"You look a little disappointed?" Katakuri naturally noticed Yu's mood.

"I thought you'd be all flustered and overwhelmed today, but you just sat there, not even bothering with them." It's unbelievable. Little Firecracker was crying and screaming with her the other day, and then look at the calm and collected people around her. Sigh, the difference between people.

Katakuri raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised that Yu's disappointment stemmed from this. "You want to see me make a fool of myself?"

"No, it's just that I feel like what you're saying is a bit unreal."

"?" Katakuri gestured for Yu to continue.

"Think about it, everyone has flaws. But you're different. You seem to have no shortcomings or weaknesses, and nothing can make you panic." Although you were controlled and fell into the sea a few times while out at sea, you quickly regained your composure.

Perhaps this touched a nerve with Katakuri, for his face darkened, and he didn't reply.

"Katakuri, why do you seem unhappy? Come and play with Flampe."

"Flampe, go play by yourself." Katakuri's tone clearly indicated that he was in a bad mood.

After saying that, Katakuri left the room.

Watching Katakuri's departing figure, a mix of emotions welled up inside him.

"Why did you make my brother angry? Now he won't play with me anymore!" It's all this woman's fault, for no reason at all. "I heard from Cracker that Katakuri took so long to return to Whole Cake Island because of you."

"You seem hostile towards me? What did I do to offend you?"

"Everyone among your siblings knows about your relationship with your brother. But I will never approve of you. No one deserves such a perfect brother, especially not you!"

"Do you think you're worthy?"

"I am the most beloved younger sister, so naturally I deserve such a good older brother."

"...Stay here and don't go out." Having nothing more to say to Flampe, Yu hurriedly ran out to find Katakuri.

This was the first time Franpe had ever been treated so disrespectfully, and she hated Yu to the extreme.

"Hmph, you? You'll never catch up to Katakuri-nii."

Two beams of light flashed silently in the air and disappeared in the direction they went.

With a "thud," You fell to the ground.

Yu collapsed to the ground, trying to stand up by bracing herself against the wall, but her legs wouldn't obey her commands and were completely numb. The sudden pain in her legs felt like being pricked with needles.

Franpee stood quietly at a distance, and seeing Yu's disheveled state, her smugness was undisguised. Silent flying needles—that was her secret weapon.

Franpee watched Yu silently from behind, and also saw someone in the distance trying to approach Yu. But soon, that person retreated into the darkness of the corridor.

Franpee vaguely remembered that person. Since her target was also Yu, they could consider cooperating.

On the other side, Yu felt a chill behind her, but when she turned around and saw who it was, she was completely surprised.