My Big Brother Is Ranpo

--The Younger Brother's Version--

My name is Edogawa Bunji, but most people call me Awen. I have an older brother, three years my senior, named Ranpo. He's the smartest, most handsome, cutest brother in the whole wide world!

When I was little, I didn't really understand the conversations between my parents and my brothers. But my brother would always explain everything in the simplest words. Maybe he thought I was too dumb, because he was always patting me on the head and saying, "Awen, leave the rest to me!"

But that's okay. I'm stronger than my brother. As his little brother, just like Hizamaru says at the Honmaru, my job is to stand in front of my brother and protect him when there's danger (little Awen is convinced)!

When they come across a murder case, Ranpo decides to show off in front of his younger brother.

"Awen, this case is easy. Step back and let me handle it!"

Just as Ranpo is about to name the killer, Awen plants a great sword taller than himself on the culprit's face and declares righteously:

"Brother, I sensed this person's killing intent. I suspect he was planning to strike you first!"

Ranpo (silent): ...This intuition-based stuff is such a cheat!

--The Older Brother's Version--

My name is Edogawa Ranpo, and I have a younger brother who's three years my junior. He's the sweetest, most adorable little brother in the whole wide world.

Ever since we were little, when I discussed cases with our parents, he'd quietly listen with his round eyes wide open. He probably didn't understand a thing, but that's okay. I can just tell him the answer later. A little brother should just follow his older brother around like a little shadow~

--After all, it's an older brother's job to protect his little brother (little Ranpo is convinced).

When a dangerous curse spirit attacks a crowd, Ranpo quickly starts thinking through a strategy.

"Awen, the nearest jujutsu sorcerer is within a kilometer, in that dessert shop. Run farther away and call him over."

As soon as the words leave his mouth, Ranpo watches in disbelief as his younger brother, who was never very healthy as a child, takes down the curse spirit with a great sword. Coughing, Awen plunges the blade into the spirit's neck, then gives Ranpo an adorable wink.

"Don't be scared, Brother! Anyone who dares bully you belongs in prison!"

Ranpo (eyes shaking with shock): What happened to my frail little brother?!

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A story about a big brother doting on his little brother, only to have his little brother dote on him in return.

Reader warnings:

1. No romance, just brotherly love. Bunji was adopted by the Edogawas.

2. The younger brother has strong intuition, is a natural airhead (maybe), and is a brocon. His intelligence is average, but he has an exceptional talent for combat.

3. Important: Since Ranpo has had a little brother since childhood, he'll be a little more mature than usual.

4. Any OOC is on me. If this isn't to your taste, leave right away without a moment's hesitation.

5. To be determined. [Blurb to be revised. I feel like something's missing from this version.]

Note: A screenshot of this blurb was taken on 2023.3.10.

Theme: Brothers doting on each other and growing together.