Page 38 of Fumiko and the Finicky Nestmate
WE WANT TO SEE
Oi! Akira!
Akiraaaaaa!
That’s when Akira shared the picture. Nonny immediately switched gears.
Oh, hey, nice pic
Is it just me or did you
find yourself an onee-san?
“That means ‘big sister.’ He thinks we look like family.” Akira laughed as he tapped. “Not sure if we do or not. I don’t think you look like Tsumiko. She’s my actual sister.”
She’s American. A little older than me
And my English improves
I’m getting lots of practice
Jacques wants to know where she shops
Not sure if that was a compliment, tho
Maybe don’t ask
Tell him to behave
He always behaves
Just not always nicely
“Sorry about him. Uncle Jackie is a tease. And a flirt. And a snob. It sounds bad when you pick the pieces apart, but all together, he’s a really nice guy. Except … kind of a snob. And a flirt. And a tease.”
Fumiko laughed.
More texts pinged through.
Mei says she’s pretty
Gilen wants to know if she has a name
My manners are terrible
Meet Fumiko
I’m staying at her house
Oh. Also. Lady says hi
“Who’s Lady?” asked Fumiko.
“My sister. Tsumiko.” Akira’s eyebrows shot up. “You know … Sis never leaves Stately House, but she has friends from different places. They talk online. Maybe I could introduce you. I’ll check. It’s up to Argent.”
Fumiko was fitting all his little hints together. “Your sister is Lady Mettlebright?”
“Yeah.” Akira lowered his voice. “You don’t have to say, but is someone in charge of you?”
