Following the death of their parents, Kanami’s big brother Kazutaka became secluded and abusive. Kanami begins to spend time with Makoto, a “rental big brother” whose advice gives her hope in restoring her brother’s former kindness. Kazutaka rebukes her attempts, suggesting that Makoto’s filling her with nonsense ideas.

一敬(かずたか)：

「気(き)に食(く)わないんだよ」

“He gets on my nerves.”

「適当(てきとう)な甘(あま)い言葉(ことば)で金(かね)を取(と)り続(つづ)けるような奴(やつ)」

“He’s the kind of guy who keeps taking (rental) money while spouting alluring words.”