I pulled out the Spy x Family volume and held it above my head.
Iris jumped.
She was 5'2". I was 6'1".
She missed by approximately a mile.
"Isaiah. Isaiah. This is cruel. This is unusual punishment. I will report you to the authorities."
"Which authorities?"
"The... manga authorities."
"That's not a thing."
"It should be." She jumped again. Still missed. "You're the worst brother in the entire world."
"I'm your only brother."
"THAT'S WHY YOU'RE THE WORST ONE."
I lowered the book and handed it to her. She snatched it with the speed of a striking cobra and immediately retreated to the couch, curling up with her prize like a dragon guarding treasure.
"Volume eight," she breathed. "Finally. FINALLY. Do you know how long I've waited for this?"
"About two months, I think."
"An ETERNITY."
I dropped onto the couch beside her. Pulled out my own purchase.
Iris glanced over. Her eyes widened.
"Wait. Is that for you?"
"Maybe."
"You bought yourself manga?"
"Harlow made me."
