Oh right.
The principal might try to get in contact with the TV station again.
Uhm, Katsuko-san, that was cool
One of the juniors in the tennis club said.
You’re always that cheerful, friendly, and gentle Onee-san, but today, being cool is added to the adjectives!
Yeah. It was cool to see you speak against the principal, but your conversation with the announcer earlier too
It felt like you’re a mature woman
I mean, it’s got the style of a woman who can do her job
Yes, that, anyway, it was cool!
That’s also a face of Katsuko-nee I already knew.
She’s dealt with some of the biggest names in politics and business as a prostitute in the Black Forest.
When push comes to shove, she can be both threatening and impressive.
Rather, Katsuko-nee’s been holding herself back when in school.
The weight on her shoulders is lifted off when she appeared on TV as the head of the baking course.
Katsuko-nee’s true nature isn’t supporting Ai and me from behind.
Katsuko-nee herself is a field player with a star quality when she can move freely.
It just happened by chance today, but, thanks
Katsuko-nee smiled at the tennis girls.
Oh, speaking of which, Baker-kun also looked cool
Huh, me?
Yeah, you were moving so quickly
It’s like you’re a working man
I’m sure that the school’s watching that segment right now
Yes, that. I’m sure that they’ll be sending each other the recordings on their phone
Then, Baker-kun’s becoming popular
What are you talking about, Baker-kun’s got Yamamine-san over there
Well yeah, but still. If you see Baker-kun is baking bread
I mean, now everyone can see that Baker-kun’s the one doing it
Yes, that, some say that Katsuko-san makes the delicious ones, and Baker-kun doesn’t really work inside
Now that rumor’s gone
Yeah, we know that since we worked together yesterday, but, there will be people speaking out of their convenience
Right.
But, some will indeed think that it’s strange when I just started this baking course in the second semester and work on it smoothly.
But now that everyone saw that Katsuko-san’s just giving instructions, and Ai-san and Baker-kun’s making the baked goods
Yes, yes, Baker-kun’s reputation will definitely go up! You’re getting a big boost!
I look at Katsuko-nee.
Katsuko-nee smiled at me.
Oh, that was the plan from the start.
That’s why she told me to focus on the job before the TV crew appeared.
Oh right. Mitama, Kinuka, you girls can come out now
Edie calls the Anjou sisters from the break room.
Oh, so that’s where you were hiding
The two tennis girls looked at the door to the break room but they can’t see what was going on inside the break room.
There’s still more inside.
Mariko, Tsukiko, Haiji, Kurose Anju, also.
I’m going out too
The twins come out
Wow, it’s the twins, you’re here today too!
Another tennis girl junior speaks up when they saw Rie and Eri who appear on TV every week.
We appear on TV most of the time
It would be a bad idea to appear on national TV, even if we’re just passing by
The two said conveniently.
Kinuka and I are going back to our mission, attracting customers
Going out!
The Anjou sisters started performing tricks in front of the cafe again.
Sure, but accompany Katsuko-nee since she’s greeting off the TV crew
I’ll let Mitama guard her.
Certainly
Certainly!
The Anjou sisters salute to me with a straight face.
Pfft, Mitama-san sure is funny
The tennis club girls think that what Kinuka and Mitama are doing is a joke.
Both of them are on guard, I’m also going away for a while
Where are you going?
I asked her in surprise.
I should be going to the ring now
Edie looked up at the clock and replied.
Ring?
Ring? What ring?
Ring? Wait, it’s that, right? Kuru, kitto Kuru
Anta Inishieuu
The tennis girls laugh, but I don’t get it.
You know, the committee members got angry since we made sudden decisions. The gym and auditorium are already booked
Right, it was yesterday when Edie decided she’ll have a school swimsuit judo tournament.
Naturally, the committee would get angry if we say that when the school festival has started already.
Then, I wanted to use the Judo hall, but the judo club refused. You know, we just used it without their permission last time
Oh yeah, Edie and Grace Marinka’s school swimsuit judo.
We held the event guerrilla-style, taking advantage that the dojo wasn’t in use because it was class time.
So, asking the committee again, they said that we could use the courtyard. That’s why I rented a martial arts ring for that
Ring? Oh, the pro-wrestling ring!
Jun knew a place where we could rent one, so the car drives it to here and we’re setting it up now
Grace Marinka-san or Onoe Jun-san was a former professional wrestler.
She knows where she could rent some rings.
It would look better if Jun and I fight in a real ring, right?
Edie makes a pose and smiled.
That’s amazing, Edie-chan
Oh, it’s pro wrestling again
It’s no pro wrestling, it’s MMA, right?
The tennis girls know that Edie’s doing martial arts, they also know about the match she had with Grace Marinka-san when she was in the school.
They know that there will be another match during the school festival just from Edie’s explanation.
Not really, we’re just playing around since it’s the school festival, so it’s gonna be a school swimsuit judo tournament
Edie told the girls with a smile.
Still, you went and rented a ring just for fooling around
The people in the bakery are so active
Yeah, no ordinary high-school student would go that far
Well yeah, this isn’t on the level of just fooling around as high-school students.
Borrowing a ring and delivering it to you isn’t free.
I’m sure that Margo-san is willing to pay for the cost of publicity, including the TV crew doing the live broadcast.
But, setting up the ring will take time, right?
I don’t know much, but don’t those things take a lot of steps?
What time is the event?
Three in the afternoon
It’s already 12:30, so there are only two hours and a half left.
Don’t worry. The one we rented is for shows, so Jun said that they can set it up in just an hour. They’re fast on their jobs. If not, you’ll have a lot of trouble setting up pro wrestling in the local areas Oh yeah, wrestling organizations assemble their rings in local gyms every day.
It’s designed to be quick to assemble and take down from the start.
So they can construct it in a surprisingly short time.
Jun’s also setting up the ring every day when she was a rookie so she’ll tell the details, besides Haruko’s also bringing her friends from the gym
Oh yeah, Line Haruko-san, one of Edie’s opponents in the tournament.
If I recall, she’s from the Golden Balm Gym
Haruka and Maria are also coming so we have enough manpower
Michi’s elder sister, Kudou Haruka, and Tendou Otome, now called Kendou Maria, will also participate.
It’s our school festival, yet Edie’s the only student from our school there.
That’s why Darling shouldn’t worry about us and just continue working, we’ll do our best over there
Oh well.
Seeing Edie smile like that, I feel like I can let her take care of it.
It’s probably the scaledown version of the women’s martial arts tournament from the other day, but with Edie, Grace, Line Haruko-san, Kudou Haruka-san, and Kendou Maria competing, it’ll be a spectacular event in its own right.
With that said, I’ll meet them at the gate by 12:45, so I’m going now
It’s still fifteen minutes early, but there might be early birds already.
Yeah, take care Edie
Darling and everyone too
Then, I’m going too now, take care of the rest
We shall too
With that said, Edie, Katsuko-nee, Mitama, and Kinuka left the bakery.
Should we start another talk show?
Is that okay, Onii-san?
Let’s see, there’s still the noon crowd at the screen.
Kana-senpai is selling drinks and bread while dripping in sweat.
It’s better to have them do it, I think it’ll make the customers feel at ease
Nei said.
Yeah, if they’re so crowded, we should start some kind of event.
No, but.
Yeah, please do. But, do it after Katsuko-nee returns
Once Katsuko-nee returns, Mitama and Kinuka will also return.
If they’re going to start an event, then they should have someone to guard them.
However, the twins must be getting tired of being confined in the break room.
Well, we should also avoid outside.
These girls are popular.
Until then, stay here or in the school cafeteria
Okay, Eri-chan
I get it too
The twins open the door from the break room then.
Haiji-chan, we’re going around the cafeteria, come with us
Please, Haiji-chan
Yeah, Haiji can guard Eri and Rie.
Okay
Haiji appears.
Huh, who’s that girl?
One of the tennis girls is surprised to see an unknown middle-school girl showing up.
A friend of ours
Yes, a close friend
Eri and Rie replied.
We’re going out
Eri, Rie, and Haiji left to the cafeteria.
Fifteen minutes later and Katsuko-nee returned.
No problems, the national TV crew has gone home
Was there anyone at the entrance, Edie?
I wonder if the national TV crew saw Edie and her team borrowing the ring, and Grace-san who’s built like a pro wrestler.
Or maybe, the TV crew broadcasting Edie’s tournament has already arrived?
I feel like the TV crew from national and commercial stations meeting up in a regular private high-schools school festival without knowing beforehand would cause some problems.
I know, that’s the reason why the national TV crew left through the west gate
Oh, Katsuko-nee already had a grasp of Edie’s moves.
Also, what are you girls doing for lunch?
Katsuko-nee asks the tennis girls who are helping out
We decided to hold off lunch until the customer density has decreased a bit
We had a TV camera roll on us and Katsuko-san gave us makeup earlier this morning so we’re going to hold the fort
Yesterday, they took turns in eating lunch, but.
They can’t make that swap since we have more customers than yesterday.
Oh, we haven’t had lunch either.
Ai, Megu, Mana, and I continued working without taking a break.
I’ll be sticking around and working here so I think we’ll have a bit of leeway
Katsuko-nee puts on her apron and moves in front of the oven.
But, I’m sorry Katsuko-oneesan, it’s about time for me to return to the track and field
Captain Takeshiba told Megu that she can work here until the afternoon.
Should I send the captain a message and ask if I can stay in the bakery a little longer?
Captain Takeshiba will surely understand if we tell her that the cafe is crowded, but.
No. The track and field girls won’t see that as nicely as she does
Katsuko-nee’s right.
The tennis club girls are happy to be on TV, meaning, the track and field girls may feel dissatisfied that the camera didn’t go to them.
In that sense, not showing Megu to the news except for her back is the right choice.
Megu, you should go to the track and field and show your face at least
I said.
Yeah. I should
Then.
Yo-chan, the car’s here!
Nei tells me.
The monitor shows Rei-chan parking the van.
Oh, the tennis girls don’t know that the souvenir pastry is brought from the mansion.
I can’t just carry that from the van to the front of the cafe.
What is it?
A junior from the tennis club points at the car out of curiosity.
Oh, it’s our lunch! I asked a relative of mine to help out
Nei glossed it over with a smile.
Yo-chan, let’s go take it! Is that okay, Katsuko-oneechan?
Yes, please do
Let’s go, Yo-chan
Nei and I went for the back door
Yomi’s here!
Yomi drops off from the passenger seat.
Her tits are huge as always.
Having the seatbelt on her thin blouse just emphasizes her breasts even more.
We dropped off Grace-san at the main gate
Rei-chan says from the driver’s seat
Grace-san came to our school in this van too.
Edie’s at the main gate, right?
Yes, others have gathered there too. Therefore, I gave Edie lunch there
Lunch.
The pad on the right rear is the souvenir. The left side is the lunch box for everyone. We counted everyone so you don’t have to worry about running out
So Nei said the truth earlier.
Motoko-oneesama and Kurumi-chan said that they still can’t make pastries that well
Yomi said.
It’s a very nice square bento, Yomi and everyone in the mansion ate first
Motoko and Kurumi are good at Japanese food.
No, they did all kinds of bridal training so they’re good at everything.
Still, it had a feeling that their beauty is in form only back then.
Now that we’re family, they start to cook with love
In a sense, they’re the ideal wife and concubine.
Except they dedicated their lives to the Kuromiya style of spear fighting.
Everyone’s helping Yo-chan with what they do best
Nei said.
Yeah, I’m thankful to them
Ya-chan, I’m taking the souvenir pastry to Kana-senpai, take the bento to Tsukiko, Mariko, and Kurose-san in the break room
Those girls must be hungry already.
Okay, then, I’ll have Rie, Eri, and Haiji in the cafeteria to eat them too
Yeah, they can do the talk show right after lunch.
We might eat our lunch later at 2
Nei said and then I remembered.
Two o’clock.I’m supposed to meet Marika and Erica at that time
Marika’s introducing her friend to me.
It’s okay, the customers will thin down by 2
Nei said.
I hope so.
1389. School Festival Day 2 Lunchtime
Excuse me, I’m going to the track and field club now
Megu comes out from the break room and tells us.
Megu ate the lunch box Motoko and Kurumi made for us first.
You were in a hurry, how was the taste?
Katsuko-nee looked at Megu and asked.
It was delicious, as expected of Motoko-san and Kurumi-san
Megu must have some mixed emotions about it since Motoko and Kurumi have taken over the kitchen before she knew it.
But since Katsuko-nee allows it, Megu has no say with Motoko and Kurumi.
Then, I’m going now, it’s about to reach 1 pm
Captain Takeshiba told Megu to focus on helping in the bakery until the afternoon.
Yeah, take care
I said.
Oh right, we also have a closing party today. You guys do folk dancing, right?
The junior from the tennis club who’s helping out says with a smile.
Folk dance, what kind?
I still haven’t decided
Megu replies with a blushing face.
Eeh? You should dance. Since you and Baker-kun are officially recognized by the school, the closing party won’t be fun if you two don’t dance
Yes, that. Folk dancing is a tradition at our school
Another tennis girl said.
I don’t know what’s going on but, it’s a tradition to folk dance at the closing party?
anyway, I’m going now
Megu runs off the bakery in a hurry.
I look at the clock and it’s five minutes before one.
Can she make it to the track and field in time if she runs?
I’m sure that the crowds on the cafe terrace will ease considerably
Katsuko-nee glanced at the monitor outside and said.
Look, it’s close to one o’clock, and the tables are starting to open up
True, there are fewer customers than before
Well, we know that this would happen
Nei smiles.
You know, there will be presentations from various clubs in the gym later in the afternoon so everyone will come to watch that
Right, today’s the last day of the school festival.
In most of the culture clubs, their goal is to make their presentation at the school festival
Clubs like ours don’t have big official tournaments
Those who want to show off the results of their daily training to their family would only have the opportunity to do that during the school festival
The tennis girls said.
So it’s no wonder that the customers will decrease
Nei’s been in the school for three years already so she had three school festivals already.
But the teachers under Shirasaka Sousuke’s control had been hanging around the school until last year so I guess she only watched the school festival on the cameras.
Besides, Natou-senpai, there’s also a concert this afternoon in the auditorium
Oh, there will be spectators there
Kadota-senpai, a senior of the men’s tennis club would be on the show
Oh? Kadota can play musical instruments?
The juniors from the tennis club laughed.
Ah, but you know, I think most of the popular people over there dropped out
Nei said. But we did that.
If I recall the band name was HG5 or MG5, either way, they tried to make fun of Megu.
So Tsukiko used her Miko power to make them drop out of school.
That aside, it seems that they have new people this year
It seems a lot of girls will be checking if there are any cool seniors out there
I don’t get them
It’s kind of stupid to see some band popular only in our school
I mean, it’s bad enough that they’re screaming for the boys in our school
Yep, bad, definitely
The tennis girls gossip around.
But, I feel like it’s better to scream for a guy who’s just a bit good looking and can play musical instruments somewhere closer to you than someone far away, like those on the TV
Katsuko-nee said with a smile while continuing her work with the oven.
I don’t like something that easy
Me too
Eeh? Didn’t you say that you like Shigeta from the Sankumi? He’s playing in a band today
That’s not me, Kiyomi’s the one who said that he’s good
Oh, really?
The tennis girls are having that conversation, when.
Man, I’m so full
I mean, Megumi-neesan ate too fast. That’s bad for her digestion.
Eri and Rie come out from the break room.
Haiji, Mitama, and Kinuka too.
We got fewer customers now, so we’re going to bring in some customers!
Customers!
Why are they so enthusiastic about this?
Well, the true nature of these sisters is more akin to a comedian than a bodyguard.
We’re also starting our talk show
Yeah, we still have a lot of remaining customers
The twins are also motivated.
Don’t push yourselves too hard, give priority to Eri and Rie’s talk show, Mitama and Kinuka can support them. Haiji, go with them
Mitama and Kinuka are specialized in attacking so it’s better to have Haiji go with them since she’s cautious and has no gaps.
Roger that
The twins and the girls went out.
Why are those girls listening to what Baker-kun tells them?
The tennis girls look at me curiously.
That aside, we’re already past the peak of ours so we can now take turns and eat our lunch while we still have time
Katsuko-nee tries to change the topic in a hurry.
Let’s see, what about the tennis girls?
Nei asks.
Well.Hoshizaki-senpai hasn’t given out her instructions so we’re.
Kana-senpai’s the leader of the tennis club.
They can’t take breaks without permission unless they’re told to do so.
Also, we’ve been busy since morning.
The turns on breaks might get messed up.
I’ll bring the next batch out, and while at it, should I ask Kana-senpai?
I ask while putting the freshly baked pastries on the pad.
At that moment, the back door of the bakery slammed open.
You girls can take a break, we’re swapping in
Four tennis girls came in to switch.
Oh, that’s great.
Kana made up a new rotating shift, so everyone will be in it for the rest of the day
Go back to the cafe and look at the shift schedule. If you find it inconvenient, then talk to Kana and ask her to switch the shifts
The two of the girls who will be swapping said.
Okay, senpai, then we’re going first
Oh, we’re carrying this pad over there for you instead
One of the tennis girls who’s heading for her break sees the pad I finished filling and said.
If you’re carrying that there, then I’ll ask you to pass along this message to Kana for me
Katsuko-nee told her.
Come back at 1:30. Tell them not to take lunch until then
Oh, Motoko and Kurumi’s lunch box.
Kana-senpai also has their share.
Okay, I’ll tell her
Four people who had been helping us so far brought the pads outside.
And so, for the newcomers, help me do my job, Dear, take on the oven
Okay, Katsuko-nee
Then, Ai-chan and Mana-chan can eat lunch in the break room
Is it okay taking out two so suddenly?
Mana asks Katsuko-nee.
Yomi will fill for you two
Yomi comes in from the break room.
Who?
The tennis girls are surprised by the sudden appearance of a big titty tiny, but.
Don’t mind it !
Yomi used her Miko powers to make them ignore her.
Oh well
Yeah, it doesn’t matter
The tennis girls accepted Yomi right away.
Then, Yomi-chan will help the tennis girls form the shape, and dear can take charge of the oven
I’m the one doing the baking, Katsuko-nee will be guiding the tennis girls.
Then, we’ll eat our lunch
We’re going
Mana and Ai went to the break room.
I’m here
Kana-senpai entered the bakery at 1:30.
Okay, switch!
Thanks for the meal!
Mana and Ai came out of the break room at the same time.
They must’ve seen from the monitor that Kana-senpai’s coming.
Okay, Kana-sen, Nei, and Dear, you can take a break
Katsuko-nee told me.
What about you Katsuko-nee?
I’ll go next
But, I have an appointment at 2
I know, that’s why I want to make as much pastry as possible while at it
Katsuko-nee says while kneading the dough
I think that the number of customers will increase again by 3:30. That’s why I’m preparing for it
Those who finished their.activities presenting their club.will bring their families.and come to eat
Ai said.
That’s why I want to continue working for a while
No, that just means that Katsuko-nee can’t eat at all
There’s no next time.
Don’t mind me. I’m in charge of the place
Katsuko-nee said.
That’s not an excuse, Katsuko-oneechan
That’s right, Katsuko-san
Mana and Ai told Katsuko-nee.
Mana can give instructions to the tennis girls
Ai can look after the oven
I’m not good at baking yet but I can help out
Yomi smiled at Katsuko-nee.
Then, I’ll also stay, I’ll eat lunch after Katsuko-oneechan comes back. With this number, we can do it right
Lastly, Nei told Katsuko-nee.
Girls.
Yeah, we should eat lunch properly, they made us lunch boxes so I feel sorry for Motoko and Kurumi if we don’t eat it
I told her too.
Let’s go, Katsuko-san
Kana-senpai urged Katsuko-nee.
Okay. Then, I’ll leave the place to you girls for a while
Katsuko-nee gives in.
We got this!
You don’t have to worry
We’ll do our best!
Take it slow so you don’t choke on the food
I’ll leave it to Mana, Ai, Yomi, and Nei, then Kana-senpai, Katsuko-nee, and I entered the break room.
Kou, I’ve been waiting
Mariko, Tsukiko, and Kurose Anju are in the room.
Huh, you three haven’t eaten lunch yet?
They already have their lunch box, yet the three of them haven’t touched it yet.
We want to eat together with Kou
Mariko said.
Oh? I thought you were waiting for me, your ‘best friend’?
Kana-senpai laughed.
Speaking of which, Mariko had been telling the tennis girls that she’s Kana’s best friend
I’ve been waiting for Kana too, here’s your lunch. I saw Yomi-chan and the girls eat earlier, and it’s amazing
Mariko hands us our lunch boxes.
I’ll prepare tea
Tsukiko went to make tea.
Let’s see, wow, fancy
Kana-senpai opened the lunch box and got surprised by the contents.
Well, it’s a Japanese-style square bento.
The inside is divided into small sections and it contains a variety of side dishes.
These are all some amazing food.
It looks beautiful.
Motoko-oneesama made this lunch box
Mariko is Motoko’s junior in the school.
Mariko’s in her first year, and Motoko’s in her second.
Ufufu, I never thought of the day I would call her Motoko-oneesama instead of Motoko-sama would come, even though we know each other since childhood
Oh, the spear lady is great at cooking
When it comes to Japanese food, Motoko-san and Kurumi-san are better than me
Katsuko-nee opened her lunch box and said.
Motoko-san also made one for everyone in the tennis club, but.
Tsukiko brews the tea.
She can’t make such a carefully crafted lunch for them. Like, making a box for all of them
Kana-senpai said.
Don’t mind it, most of the girls brought their lunch boxes from home, and we should keep such wonderful lunch boxes for the family
Kana-senpai, you didn’t prepare your lunch?
I asked.
I didn’t bring anything from home, I know that there would be something prepared here anyway. The girls at the mansion will surely make one
Kana-senpai’s blended in as a member of the family.
You should come here too
Mariko calls Kurose Anju who’s watching over the monitors.
yes, but.
There’s someone in the mansion watching too so you can eat lunch
I said.
She’s a bit of an eager girl, but she’s still not accustomed to our methods.
I talked to her, and she’s a good one, Kou
Mariko looked at Kurose Anju and smiled.
It makes me want to take her as my bodyguard, Haiji seems to be more comfortable with other girls than with me
Unfortunately, but she will be his personal bodyguard
Katsuko-nee told Mariko.
But Kou already has Edie-san as his bodyguard, right?
Mariko’s surprised.
Edie-chan’s going to America by the end of the year. Besides, she stands out a lot, right? That’s why we needed a girl who looks normal
There’s Mitama and Kinuka, but those girls are more of a fighter than a bodyguard in many ways
I think that Mitama-chan and her as a duo would be great as one’s the attacker, and the other is on the lookout
Katsuko-nee and I explained.
Oh, I see it now
Mariko’s convinced.
Mariko, you stayed here since earlier?
Yes, I was here with her and Tsukiko-san
Kana-senpai asks, Mariko answers while looking at Tsukiko and Kurose Anju.
Many people entered and left the room, but I’ve been watching everyone on the monitors here while chatting with Tsukiko-san
Don’t you feel bored just watching? I’m not asking you to help out in the shop, but you could’ve looked at the stalls at the school festival
Kana-senpai said.
Can’t go outside. Kou will get worried, also, I can’t just ask to have a bodyguard accompany me at this time
Today, the young ladies of nobility are banned from coming to our school due to security reasons.
Mariko’s not a daughter of nobility, but she’s still the daughter of the president of Torii Electronics, a leading Japanese company.
Furthermore, Mariko used that fact to have the tennis girls put faith in her.
She can’t just go outside carelessly.
Besides, I’m having fun watching here. It’s so different from our school festival
Mariko said.
Is it that different?
Yes, we don’t allow students to open food and beverage stalls in our school. Only presentations of the club’s accomplishments
I guess refreshment booths are impossible for the young lady school.
Rather, the only opportunity for us to present our club achievements is through the school festival. Our school doesn’t have tournaments and such
What do you mean?
It’s for the protection of the young ladies of nobility, even the athletic teams don’t play games against each other
I tell Kana-senpai what I heard from Misuzu and Ruriko.
Oh, I get it. People from other schools get involved with the ladies if there’s a tournament or something. I know that since weird boys approached me during the tennis prefectural tournament Oh, Kana got picked up?
Mariko’s surprised.
Mariko’s also a sheltered girl so she’s interested in that kind of story.
They do that a lot. I’m a beauty after all
Kana-senpai’s said to be the prettiest among the sophomores.
What do you do when they try to call you?
Nothing. I just tell them some random thing and leave them, I’m Nobu’s sex slave after all. All the other men are just trash to me
Kana-senpai, that’s an exaggeration.
I love that part of Kana. I agree, it’s nonsense to deal with men other than Kou. Ufufu
What’s up, Mariko?
Kana-senpai asks Mariko as she suddenly laughs.
Whether it’s me, or Kana, or Tsukiko-san or Katsuko-san, we all feel happy knowing tht Kou loves us
Yes, I can feel it. Like, being fellow sex slaves, or rather, the girls who have sex with Nobu is family
Yes, just watching Kou work hard at the monitor makes my heart throb
Oh, I get that
Besides, other girls are coming to help Kou out, right? Seeing that makes me happy, furthermore, they’re all doing it for Kou
Yeah, they do. Katsuko-san, Nei-san, Mana-chan, Ai, Edie-san, and me
Also, Haiji, Mitama-san, Kinuka-san, Rie-san, Eri-san, Tsukiko-san, Yomiko-san.
They’re all girls who had sex with Nobu
Yes, it’s our sisterhood, our family
Mariko said, then Kana-senpai looked at Kurose Anju.
Nobu, you got this girl yesterday, did you do it with her already?
She smiled.
She’s asking whether I already had sex with Kurose Anju or not.
Not yet, or should I say, Kana-senpai, we’re eating
Why not? I’m curious. Still, you haven’t done it with her yet
Kana-senpai said. Mariko;
Kana, you don’t get it. If she had sex with Kou, then she would be closer already. You didn’t figure it out from the mood?
Oh you’re right, if she’s done it already, then Nobu would even be more gentle with her
Err.
We’ve been busy in the mansion since we returned.
I see. Oh well. Call me when you’re going to do it with her okay? I want to watch
Oh, I want to do that too!
Kana-senpai and Mariko sure get along.
I don’t mind, but.
You don’t mind it, do you?
Of course! We’re going to be your big sisters soon!
Mariko and Kana-senpai approached Kurose Anju
Eh? Uhm, i.
Kurose Anju’s confused.
She’s not ready to have sex with me yet.
Here, tea
Tsukiko distributes tea to everyone.
That calms the place down.
Well then, why don’t we start?
Yeah, let’s eat
Let’s eat
We started eating lunch.
By the way, Kou, you’re going to meet with Erica-san and Jasmin, right?
Mariko said.
Jasmin? Oh, the piano girl, Marika-san
Kana-senpai says while drinking tea.
Marika seems to mean Jasmine in English.
That’s why some in our family call Marika Jasmine.
She only comes to the mansion on weekends so I’ve only seen her about twice
Marika’s attending a music school dorm so she doesn’t come to the mansion during weekdays.
Me too, our free days don’t seem to match up
Mariko and Kana-senpai are both going home after all.
They only stay in the mansion a few days a week.
Mariko’s parents willingly allow her to stay overnight because it’ll strengthen her relationship with the Kouzuki house.
In Kana-senpai’s case, she’s from an ordinary family so it’s rare for her to stay at the mansion.
But, she’s quiet and lovely, her sister Erica-san is bright and cheerful, so they’re a bit off
Kana-senpai compares Erica and Marika.
So, Kou, when you meet with Jasmine, take us with you
Mariko?
Everyone in the mansion knows that I’m here today, right?
Well, they should.
I mean, the girls are probably hearing the conversation in here.
I just received a mail from Erica. She wants us to go and meet them
Erica did?
Nobu, what did Jasmine tell you?
Kana-senpai asks me.
Well, she only asked me to meet her since she’ll introduce her friend
I replied.
Hmm. I’m sure that there’s a catch there
I know that too.
That meek Marika went all the way from her school to bring her friends to our school festival.
She has a reason for that.
I have to stay at the cafe until the end of the day so Mariko, you help Nobu for me
I got this, Kana
Kana-senpai and Mariko smiled at each other.
Then, we can a threesome later
Anytime. Kou and I will make Kana cry in pleasure
No, you’re the one who’s going to cry in pleasure
The two sure get along.
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I’ll accompany you
After everyone finished their lunch, Tsukiko comes to me.
I agree, we should have Tsukiko-san come with us, Kou
Mariko looked at me.
We’re just meeting Marika in school, do we really need the Miko power?
Let her accompany you, Tsukiko-san’s been holed up in the break room this whole morning, right?
Katsuko-nee’s right.
I’m sorry, I can’t help out with baking
I know that Tsukiko’s lying about that.
The Takakura shrine maidens can read memories from other people.
In fact, she’s been reading and practicing Katsuko-nee’s sex techniques more and more so it should be easy for her to read Katsuko-nee’s baking techniques as well.
I guess Tsukiko doesn’t do that because she doesn’t want to interfere with her sisters, or with other family members when baking.
Luna, Koyomi-chan, Agnes, then Yomi, and Ruriko are girls of the same age learning how to bake bread.
If the eldest of the shrine maidens enters the group, then the younger sisters would be conscious.
That’s not it, my little sisters will be in Kou-sama’s care, but I will have to return to the shrine in Kyoto
Tsukiko replied after reading my thoughts.
The Takakura shrine in Kyoto’s a historic one so someone has to take over.
The Takakura shrine had been in Kyoto since before the shrine maidens with their mysterious power gathered there.
Tsukiko and the girls inherited the lineage.
Right now, they still can’t return to Kyoto since the war with the Kansai Yakuza isn’t over yet, but one of the sisters will officially become the shrine maiden to keep the shrine.
Oh? I don’t mind opening a branch of my bakery in front of your shrine in Kyoto
Katsuko-nee smiled gently at Tsukiko
Yes. Right now, we’re in the process of constructing a building for the Kansai branch of Kouzuki SS in front of the Takakura shrine
Jii-chan decided that the Takakura shrine and its shrine maidens will be under Kouzuki house’s control, and the Yakuza can never toy with them anymore.
To show that intent, the Kansai branch of Kouzuki SS will stand guard at the Takakura shrine.
The first floor of the Kansai branch building could be used as a bakery, and Tsukiko could be the owner.
Anyway, we don’t have to consider that yet. Tsukiko’s still a student here until spring next year, so you should have fun with your school life
Tsukiko still has a few months before she graduates from high school.
Yes, thank you, Kou-sama
Tsukiko bows to me.
Tsukiko sure is serious, also beautiful. You could’ve helped out in the cafe together with Misato-san and the girls. Tsukiko-san’s also from the Nadeshiko department, right?
Kana-senpai doesn’t know that Misato and the girls are prostitute cadets.
Those girls are in the same department, but we’re on a different course
Yeah, Tsukiko and Mitama are in the same course
I explained in a hurry.
Today, we want Misato and her group to get along in the same group. Apart from Misato, the three girls came from the province
Sumitomo Momoka, Shirahata Setsuna, and Asahina Nozomi accepted to become prostitutes to pay off the debts of their fathers who owned a business in the provincial city.
Oh, is that so?
Misato-san’s lunch is in here
Mariko points at the pad containing lunchboxes brought from the mansion.
Right.
Motoko won’t forget Misato, who’s a daughter of nobility.
Misato also went to that school from an early age.
Oh, they’ll have their lunch break after hours so I’ll tell them to come when I come back
Indeed, they’ll eat together with Nei-chan
Kana-senpai and Katsuko-nee said.
So, Kou will have Tsukiko and I come with you, and you’re our bodyguard
Mariko tells Kurose Anju who’s already shrunk after eating her meal.
Me?
Yes, you. You’re going to be Kou’s personal bodyguard, right? Then you should go with him now
She’s not a daughter of nobility, but Mariko’s a daughter of the president of the Torii house.
There should be a bodyguard near her.
We’re safe here, Mitama-chan, Kinuka-chan, and Haiji-chan are outside, and we’re going to lock the door while you’re not here
Katsuko-nee told me.
The bakery can only be opened from the inside and there’s a camera watching outside.
The door’s unlocked since the tennis girls are coming and going, but we’re going to return it to its usual state.
Also, you should go check on Edie-chan too
I agree, I’m curious about how it’s going
Katsuko-nee suggested. Mariko agreed.
Right now, Edie’s preparing for the school swimsuit judo tournament in the schoolyard.
I know that you’re tied up to the bakery all day, but you’re everyone’s husband so you should check on Edie-chan
Oh, Katsuko-nee’s right.
Right. Edie mentioned that the event starts at 3, but from the looks of the cafe today, I think I’ll be here baking
But, the match will be televised, so we’ll be able to watch it while working at the bakery
Yes, that’s why you should take a look at them now
Hey, I brought these girls
After leaving the bakery at two o’clock.
Margo-san brought Marika and the girls.
Oh, Margo-san picked up Marika and her friend from the train station.
I parked the car at the faculty parking lot so we walked here
Thanks, Margo-san
I thanked her and looked at the girl that she brought with her
Err, Marika, and Erica.
Then, three other girls.
Erica’s wearing a pink cardigan over a waka piece with a pretty print fabric.
Marika’s wearing her high-school blue blazer uniform.
Among the three girls, two are wearing the same uniform as Marika’s.
However, the last one is a mature-looking girl with slit eyes, wearing a neat uniform, and hair tied up in a bun.
The other girl’s wearing a men’s black leather jacket over her uniform and her skirt is pulled up short. Her hair is in wild style, her face is flashy, and her red lipstick stands out. She’s got a bad eye expression, she looks like she’s already grumpy.
The last one is wearing a navy blue sailor uniform, making me think that she’s a middle school girl. Only one of them looks young. Her eyes are moist as if she’s nervous. I think she’s carrying a violin case. Her hair is, well, it’s bob cut.
The three of them are beautiful, but, anyway, the one wearing a leather jacket seems very grumpy.
Also, I’m curious as to why Marika and Erica look gloomy.
You have a rare group with you, Yoshinobu-kun
Margo-san looked at Mariko, Tsukiko, and Kurose Anju who came to meet with them, and smiled.
It’s the school festival so everyone’s busy
I replied.
Yeah, I’m feeling nostalgic too
Right, Margo-san also went to our school until last year
Unlike Nei, whose school registration is fake, Margo-san’s supposed to be an exchange student from the US, so she could properly graduate from high school.
Now she’s registered at a college or university. It doesn’t seem that she’s going to it at all.
In the meantime, it’s awkward to just stand outside, so why don’t we get inside the cafeteria and have a cup of tea?
Margo-san said.
Our cafe is fine but it’s outside. It would also be hard to explain to the tennis club girls if they see me drinking tea with stranger girls.
Oh well.
Then, let’s go to the cafeteria
I led everyone to the school cafeteria.
Not as much as our cafe, but.
The school cafeteria is moderately crowded.
It should be crowded, and yet.
What’s going on?
I wonder?
Marog-san laughs.
The students who were near the table were sitting all got out of their seats in a hurry.
For those who escaped late.
Idiot! Come here already!
A senior schoolboy called out to them.
Remember? I’m famous in this school
Oh, Margo-san’s a legendary delinquent, who was with Nei until last May, taking out delinquent students and other thugs in the streets.
Nei dyed her hair back from blonde to black to show that she’s reformed, but I have blonde hair from the start
Even now, the seniors consider Margo-san as someone they should fear.
Those who saw Margo-san turn the teacher, who’s a follower of Shirasaka Sousuke, who attacked Nei, into someone beyond recovery, still haven’t graduated.
Oh, welcome Margo-oneechan, you can eat this with everyone
Nei who came through the bakery door brought us some freshly baked bread.
Jasmine and Erica-chan, have you eaten lunch already?
Ah, yes, Motoko-oneesama gave us a lunch box from the mansion.
Nei asks. Erica answered, as expected, she doesn’t seem to have the energy.
It’s delicious, right? I’m going to eat now so I can’t stay and talk to you girls! So, listen to them for me, Yo-chan
Nei speaks loud enough to make the surrounding student hear it.
Oh, I forgot to bring some drinks, Yo-chan, sorry but can you buy them drinks from the vending machine
Yeah, I don’t mind, but.
I stood up.
What do you girls want?
Since we’re eating bread, I’m okay with tea. Cold. Lemon Tea. What about Tsukiko-san?
I’ll take tea without sugar, I don’t mind if it’s cold
Mariko and Tsukiko replied immediately.
I want coffee, hot. Low sugar. Jasmine-chan?
Margo-san asks Marika.
I’ll take cold tea too. Lemon tea please
I want a warm milk tea, oh, I’ll help carry them
Erica stood up, but.
No need, Erica-san’s a guest here. I mean, this is the part where you stand up and say I shall help!
Mariko looked at Kurose Anju
Ah, yes, right!
The students watching us laughed, probably because of Kurose Anju standing up in a hurry was funny.
What do you girls want?
Mariko’s acting like the host already.
It’s like Kurose Anju and I are servants.
Matsumoto-san, it’s okay
Marika told the girl with long slit eyes.
i’ll take a warm tea, no sugar please
What about Miki-san?
Erica’s eyes look at the girl in her sailor uniform.
Erica’s in her second year in middle school, so this girl might be the same age as her.
I’ll take cafe au lait.
Then.
I don’t drink anything but black coffee. Let’s see, the S-coffee in the vending machine there will do. Warm black coffee, you hear?
The girl who wears a leather jacket says without being asked.
However, it’s all over the place.
Let’s go
yes
I took Kurose Anju and went to the vending machine.
Minaho-neesan gives us a train card with a bit of money in it just in case of emergencies.
Oh, Baker, what’s with those people?
A senior called me out, but.
Sorry, I don’t know either.
I replied honestly.
For now, I just ordered the drinks they wanted.
What do you want?
I asked Kurose Anju.
I can get a drink too?
Why do you think not?
This girl’s too earnest, and she’s a little timid too.
Then, uhm, orange juice please
Despite that, she picks a drink different from everyone else, what an amusing girl.
Okay, I’ll buy that then
Okay
Kurose Anju carry the drinks and returned to the table.
Here you go
Thank you
Thank you
The bun high school girl and bob cut middle school girl thanked me, but.
The leather jacket girl ignored me and took her drinks.
Then, sit down. Why don’t we talk while eating bread?
Margo-san said, Kurose Anju and I took our seats.
Oh, Nei’s no longer here, she’s back at the bakery.
Then, I’ll introduce them first. This is my classmate, Matsumoto Maki-san
Marika introduces the girl with the bun hairstyle sitting next to her.
Name’s Matsumoto
Matsumoto-san bows slightly.
Marika’s classmate, meaning she’s in her first year.
Then, next to her is Masaki-san’s little sister. Miki-san
Miki
The bob-cut hair girl bows her head.
Oh, so they’re sisters.
The big sister is in her first year, so the little sister must be in middle school.
Also next to her is
Igarashi Izumi
The girl in the leather jacket names herself with a displeased attitude.
What’s with this girl?
Igarashi-san is from the neighboring class
Neighboring class?
She’s wearing the same uniform as Marika under her leather jacket since they go to the same school, but they’re from different classes.
Hmm, Marika and the Matsumoto siblings seem to be friendly, but.
Also, why does she have such a bad attitude?
Err, I told you about him in the car, so you know already, right?
Margo-san points at me as she said.
She already told me about me to Marika’s friends?
I’m Torii Mariko
Takakura Tsukiko
kurose Anju
Mariko gave her a glare so Kurose-san named herself.
And I’m Margo Starkweather Kuromori. Right, Jasmine-chan, we talked about this in the car, but can you elaborate once again for them?
Margo-san urged Marika.
Ah, yes, well.
Margo-san is pointing at us.
Marika looked at me and started talking.
Uhm, can you.well, listen to our musical performance?
Musical performance? Marika goes to a music school, so the three girls she brought must also be playing some instrument.
Err, what about it?
But, I don’t get music.
It’s got to be Minaho-neesan, Katsuko-nee, or Nagisa.
I’m about to tell you later
Marika’s face shows that she’s serious.
Erica looks at her sister worriedly.
Wait a second! I don’t like this! I never heard about this so I’m not doing this!
Igarashi-san shouts angrily.
I only came here because I heard that I could meet Fujimiya Reika
Huh, Rei-chan?
Also, what’s this? Isn’t this just an ordinary high school festival? What’s going on Takahata-san?
Igarashi-san asks Marika.
Oh, Fujimiya-san, she’s coming soon
Margo-san said with a smile.
Right, Yoshinobu-kun?
Err, right. It’s about time for Rei-chan to come again from the mansion to deliver bread in the van.
yeah, I think she’s coming soon
But, is that okay to talk about Rei-chan coming here?
Huh, Fujimiya Reika’s coming over?
I haven’t seen her come here last time
Wait! Let us in too!
Look, now the students are making a fuss.
Fujimiya Reika often comes to this school, right, everyone?
Margo-san stirs the students even further.
Yeah, I’ve seen her! But from a distance
I got a selfie with her
The first years who don’t know Margo-san immediately react.
There you go, Jasmine-chan wasn’t lying
Margo-san smiled at Igarashi-san.
that’s good, but, I’ll never sing!
Sing?
Igarashi-san isn’t playing but singing instead?
But, Igarashi-san didn’t come to meet Fujimiya-san as a meek person, right? You want to get to know Fujimiya-san and have her introduce you to the entertainment industry, don’t you?
Margo-san.
Entertainment industry?
Oh right, the public thinks that Rei-chan and Kyouko-san’s fight is just a promotional show for the Kouzuki SS.
That’s why they think that Rei-chan’s an entertainer.
Well, it’s not just Fujimiya Reika, our school’s got a lot of people who appear on TV. Isn’t that right?
Margo-san continues to stir up the students.
Yeah, you can find the twins from Shirasaka Yukino’s show doing a talk show right outside
Anjou Mitama’s also doing some plate spinning tricks and things
I mean, I haven’t seen her today but Shirasaka Yukino herself is a student in this school
The students speak out.
I didn’t tell you before but I’m a professional martial artist. My matches are televised, and today, Edie’s.
Oh, she’s setting up a ring in the schoolyard
Margo-san said another schoolboy continued.
There’s also a TV crew setting up
Wasn’t that just the national TV crew from earlier?
No, it’s a different one. They have a different logo!
The TV crew that’ll broadcast Edie’s school swimsuit judo tournament has arrived already.
Indeed, Edie and her friends will have their martial arts tournament at the school festival and it will be broadcasted live
Margo-san told the students calmly.
Uhm, shouldn’t you be there with Edie, Margo-san?
I asked.
I’m just a spectator for today. I’ll show myself later. Edie planned all this today
Right.
You know, I just got the championship last time. It’s better if I don’t show up today
Well, apart from Grace Marinka-san, it would be a tournament between Edie and high school students, right?
I heard that the other participants would be Kudou Haruka, Kendou Maria, and Line Haruko-san.
I went to the Golden Balm Gym and picked up Line Haruko this morning
Oh yeah, that was this morning.
Picking up Marika and Erica, and then picking up Line Haruko-san as well.
Then, Rodulfo Seiko-san, the owner of the gym, said that if there would be a live TV broadcast, she would go too
What?
But, Edie’s plan is a school swimsuit judo tournament, right?
Rodulfo-san’s already past her 20s.
Grace Marinka-san is someone who doesn’t care as long as she gets to fight with her all, so she would come even if she’s dressed in a school swimsuit.
Rodulfo Seiko-san’s a woman who’s fussy about her sense of beauty, right?
Well, that’s because opportunities for women’s martial arts aired on TV are hard to come by nowadays. Even the tournament I won last time was at a late-night slot. Well, it was on a key station even if it was on late night, so it went well on air Margo-san said with a smile.
But today, they’re airing it live on at Sunday 3 o’clock, right? It’s rare to find an opportunity for publicity like this so she wanted to go
eeh.
I’ll just let take care of the minor details, I’m not touching that. I’m not even participating
Margo-san won’t do the school swimsuit judo.
Well, I’ll go check on them after eating this bread
Margo-san took one bread and ate it.
Yeah, delicious, you should try it too
uhm
Marika looks confused.
Oh right, she was in the middle of talking.
Jasmine-chan’s friends would need a place to perform later, right?
Margo-san?
It has to be somewhere with a piano, right?
Marika specializes in piano in her school.
That’s why Matsumoto Maki-san must be playing piano too.
Is there anyone from the choir or brass club?
Margo-san asks the students in the cafeteria.
me, I’m in the choir club
One student raised her hand.
What’s going on with the music room right now? Most of the choir and music bands are in the auditorium today, right? The music room should be used as a waiting room
You can’t get people to come and listen to your performance or choir in a small music room.
yes, the choir club already finished their recital. The brass bands are playing outside so they’re not there
I see, is Otani-sensei still in charge of the music room?
Yes, it’s Otani-sensei
Then, tell him this, Margo’s going to borrow the music room later
what?
Don’t worry about it, Otani-sensei knows me. I’m the one who made him get a false front tooth after all
Margo-san smiled.
Then, why don’t we go with our schedules?
From the school cafeteria, the schoolyard where Edie and everyone are setting up the ring, and to the music room.
That’s one route.
Then, why don’t we eat the pastry while we have the chance, Marika-san, eat yours too. Ai and Kou baked this
Mariko recommends the pastry to Marika and the girls.
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For now, we took two pastries each and ate them.
I see, Maki-san’s great at piano
Margo-san pulls information about the Matsumoto sisters from Marika.
Yes, Matsumoto-san’s the best in our class
Marika replies with a shamed tone.
No, Takahata-san’s good at it too
Matsumoto Maki-san says bashfully.
She’s also the same docile type, just like Marika.
They have the same personality, that must be why they’re getting along.
I can’t catch up to Matsumoto-san when it comes to piano. Matsumoto-san’s much better than me, that.
Marika?
To be honest, I don’t know much about piano performances.
However, when Minaho-neesan heard Marika’s play for the first time.
Minaho-neesan mentioned that if Marika wanted to become a professional, then she will support her.
Minaho-neesan sees Marika as a little sister born from the Black Forest brothel, that’s why she treats her with care.
But, Minaho-neesan’s a strict person.
She always gives us a trial, and she doesn’t assist us until we overcome it.
With that said.
Minaho-neesan sensed that Marika’s talent in piano is certain after hearing her performance.
If not, Minaho-neesan won’t say I’ll support you if you want to become a professional.
However.
Marika cut off that talk with Minaho-neesan.
Saying that she doesn’t have the skills of a professional.
Marika said that she wants to become a music teacher, which we don’t mind, but.
I feel like Marika’s stuck on something back then.
And Miki-san plays violin, right?
Margo-san talks to the little sister, Matsumoto Miki-san this time.
Yes.
Miki-san, wearing her sailor uniform holds her violin case with such care.
If I recall, violins are expensive, and that’s from a good brand, isn’t it?
Margo-san said, Miki-san;
No, it’s not really that expensive. Ah, but of course, violins are inherently expensive, but this isn’t the most expensive, not the cheapest either, err, but, for ordinary people, this would be something expensive She speaks clearly, but I can tell that she’s nervous.
Sorry, the price doesn’t really matter, still, that violin’s precious to Miki-san, right?
Margo-san smiled and speak to the bob-cut hair middle school girl.
yes, it’s my treasure. Father, bought this violin for me
Matsumoto Miki-san pats her violin case.
Can you play us a sample?
Mariko joins the conversation.
Ah, o-okay. I can
Miki-san blushed and replied with a small voice.
And you, you don’t want to sing, right?
Marika asks Igarashi Izumi who’s wearing a black leather jacket over her music school uniform.
I told you earlier, I won’t sing
Igarashi-san, with her oddly heavy makeup and red lipstick, glares at Mariko.
I’m going to ask just in case, but that means that you’re in vocal music?
Isn’t that obvious? Our school doesn’t have a rock vocalist training course or anything like that
Mariko asks. Igarashi-san answers standoffishly.
However.
Vocal music?
I don’t get it, but I’ll just continue listening.
Oh? I see, I get the gist of it now
Mariko smiled.
eeh?
But I don’t get it.
I mean, should I ask what that is while I still have time?
Vocal music in terms of the music world mainly pertains to classical music, music of the human voice. You surely have heard of Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, Kou-sama?
Tsukiko read my thoughts and taught me.
Oh, I see, Marika’s singing in the music department means that she’s singing classical music. It’s that kind of school after all.
However.
Why is someone majoring in classical music dressed like a gnarly rock singer who just got it wrong from the entrance?
So, are you good at the vocal music department?
Mariko asks Igarashi-san, but.
Matsumoto, the elder, replied for her.
Yes, Igarashi-san’s always in the top three of the school year in her vocal music department
She’s good at singing.
Top three, but I don’t always get the top. It’s usually top 2 or 3
Igarashi-san gets standoffish again.
Hmm, does it mean that the ranking in the classes is put up?
Margo-san asks.
Yes, the top five are placed on the wall of the school every month. Uhm, it’s because the students with good grades can be recommended for admission to music colleges I see. It must be hard inside music schools.
And so, Jasmine-chan and Matsumoto-san, the elder, are always in the top five in the piano class?
Uhm, yes. Matsumoto-san’s been the top one since enrollment. I’m always in the top five at least
That’s not true, Takahata-san’s growing further recently. You just climbed to third during this month’s recital, right?
Margo-san asks, and Marika and Matsumoto Maki-san replied.
Marika’s mother had been sick, confined in a hospital, and had a hard time mentally until the other day.
Now, her mother’s getting better, and she met her little sister separated from birth.
She started coming to the mansion every week and cheered up considerably.
That also shows up in her piano performance that her teachers are praising her for it.
Takahata-san will surely become better than me
I can’t play like Matsumoto-san
That’s not true. I like how Takahata-san plays piano
I like Matsumoto-san’s piano more
These classmates tell each other.
Then, Igarashi Izumi-san is staring at the two girls from the same school but different classes, with a displeased look.
Hmm, I see, I get it now.
Mariko laughs and drinks her lemon tea.
As usual, I don’t get it.
Well, you’re all in high school so you could eat a couple more pastries in a single sitting. Eat it, then we’re moving to the next place
Margo-san smiled and stuffed the bread into her cheeks.
Yoshinobu-kun’s pastry has gotten better once more
Thanks
I thanked her.
Girls, don’t pocket it and eat it, you should eat at times like this so you’re ready to move at any moment, right?
Mariko looks at Kurose Anju-san who’s watching us with a confused look.
Ah, yes, you’re right
Kurose Anju puts the bread in her mouth in a hurry.
Geez, you’re devouring them now. Eat with elegance. You’re embarrassing us
O-Okay
Yeah.
Mariko had Haiji as her bodyguard before, but.
Haiji’s still thirteen yet she’s strangely mature, so she lets Mariko’s light talk slide and doesn’t engage in the conversation.
Meanwhile, Kurose Anju’s got a good personality, but she’s timid and she’s easy to get dragged by the mood, I think she’s suited to Mariko who moves at her own pace.
Kou-sama, you should eat yours too
Tsukiko whispers to me.
Yeah, If I don’t eat it, it’ll be hard for our guests to do the same.
Miki-san, try them, I always eat them and they’re delicious
Erica who had been quiet all this time urges the younger of the Matsumoto siblings to eat bread.
Okay, I’ll take it
Miki-san, the violin girl finally ate the bread
How is it?
It’s delicious
The middle school girls smiled at each other.
However.
Students are still watching around us in the school cafeteria.
Their faces say Who are these people?
Margo-san’s the focus since she’s a graduate that they fear, so they’re leaving us alone, but.
Don’t mind them, it’s nothing much
Tsukiko whispered to me.
It’s nothing much, wait, Tsukiko?
Did you use your Miko power to everyone around?
No, I’m not using my power
Tsukiko smiled.
They’re all accustomed to seeing Kou-sama surrounded by strange people
Huh?
Everyone thinks that Look, the Baker is involved with something strange again
is that so?
Tsukiko smiles.
They all seem to have realized that Kou-sama’s the center of most things
Oh, I’m not the perpetrator of the incidents, but.
They see that I’m always involved with someone that’s involved with an event?
Kou-sama too
Tsukiko.
Kou-sama, you need to be aware of it, you’re always the center. We’ll do anything that Kou-sama wishes, and we’ll follow you always. Please don’t forget that
Yeah.
I’ve been a little passive since Margo-san came over.
Normally, I’m the one talking to Marika and Matsumoto-san and the girls.
No, that’s not it. As of now, you can leave it to Margo-oneesama. What I would like to say is that I wish for Kou-sama to be aware that you can entrust things too. You’ll feel more leeway if you do Tsukiko whispers to me.
Right.
Margo-san’s leading the conversation asking along with the flow.
Thinking that Margo-san’s just doing her role, and I start asking around myself, then the end result is different.
I have to become self-aware.
That I’m the center of the family.
I have to stand strong and take the situation as it comes.
Thanks, Tsukiko
I thanked her and reconsidered.
Marika, who’s usually so quiet, brings three girls from her school, what is the reason for that?
No, Marika did say that they want to meet me.
The reason why the three want to meet me.
Marika, what does she want with the three?
I look at Marika again.
Yes, I went to the Bayreuth festival last year and it was the first time I was taken there, my grandfather is a music lover.
Mariko pitched music to Marika and the Matsumoto sisters.
The Matsumoto sisters who were talking to Erica focused on Mariko.
Is that true? Good job on getting the ticket
Oh, Igarashi Izumi-san’s also hooked.
I hear that getting tickets for the Bayreuth Festival is getting harder every year. Even if you apply for a ticket, it takes years before you could get one
Oh? My family gets an invitation every year
Mariko smiles.
Huh? Why? Is your family famous for music?
Igarashi-san’s surprised.
No, didn’t I name myself earlier? I’m Torii Mariko
Mariko;
My family’s the owner of Torii electronics. My grandfather was the founder, and my father’s the current chairman, and I mentioned earlier that my grandfather was a music lover, right?
Oh, if I recall, Torii-san’s grandfather was the first to build and market record players and speakers
Margo-san joined the conversation.
That’s right. Today, Torii electronics makes all kinds of electrical products, but it started out as a company making music equipment. That’s why we continue to make audio and recording equipment, and Torii electronics audio equipment has a good reputation in Europe. Many of the famous large theaters have been using the equipment we made for about thirty years now Torii electronics is one of the worldwide electronic enterprises after all.
We don’t ask them to use it but Torii electronics donates also equipment to music theaters and schools around the world. We don’t just donate money, which as usual, but we also give away various electronics from our company. We donated a state-of-the-art washer and dryer to the opera theatre in New York just recently. We’ve been doing that for so long that Grandfather receives invitations from music festivals all over the world every year Then, Mariko brings out her ace.
Oh, we also offer scholarships for young musicians as part of the Torii electronics cultural contribution program. Like, your expenses when studying abroad
!
Miki-san, the younger of the Matsumoto siblings has her eyes sparkling.
Uhm, how do you apply for that?
Miki, stop it. You’re being rude
The elder, Maki-san tries to stop her sister.
Oh, the Torii electronics scholarship is for students at the music college. They don’t accept middle and high school students
is that so?
Mariko said, then the little sister gets gloomy.
But if I ask Grandfather, we can manage
!
Then, her expression changed again.
I get it now.
The Matsumoto siblings seem to have money troubles.
And so, these sisters probably are in a situation where they don’t know if they can continue their music in the future.
That’s why Marika’s trying to meet these girls to me.
Thinking that I would ask Minaho-neesan, to give these girls some school expenses.
But, you girls came here because you want Kou to hear you play, right? Well, I want to hear it too, so maybe it all comes down to the same thing
Mariko told the siblings with a smile.
Hmm, well, scholarships are none of my business
On the other hand, Igarashi Izumi-san shows another displeased face and turned around.
I wonder what’s her reason for coming here?
If she’s not hooked on the word scholarship then she probably doesn’t have financial problems.
But, well, isn’t it great that you followed Takahata-san? Matsumoto-san. I was sure that Takahata-san was lying to Matsumoto-san so I followed out of concern
Igarashi-san thinks that Marika’s trying to deceive the Matsumoto siblings?
I mean, isn’t that the case? How can a high school student save another student from a financial problem? Especially Takahata-san, you don’t look like you have wealthy acquaintances Stop, Igarashi-san, you’re being rude to Takahata-san
Matsumoto, the elder, scolds Igarashi-san.
But, Igarashi-san.
Oh, still, you don’t know, this girl might not even be the actual daughter of the president of the Torii electronics. Matsumoto-san, you might be in the middle of a huge scam right now She speaks loudly.
Show me proof that you’re not lying
What proof?
Mariko’s also annoyed, she glares at Igarashi-san head-on.
What I mean is that if you’re the daughter of the president of Torii electronics, then you should show us proof! Right now!
Right now? You’re
You have something, don’t you? Like, if I go online and search for the daughter of the president of Torii electronics or something, your face will show up?
No way! I’m not stupid enough to expose my personal information!
There’s a risk of kidnapping, so Mariko and the girls at the school for the young ladies don’t post any photos over the net.
Then, you’re just lying! It’s obvious that you are!
Igarashi Izumi continued.
Geez, wait a second, I have my grandfather and father’s image on the site. And I have a photo of my family on the phone so you can compare it
Mariko takes out her phone,
But.
You can easily photoshop those! That’s no proof!
Igarashi Izumi’s not convinced.
Geez, what’s wrong with you!
Mariko snaps, but.
That’s enough, Mariko
I stopped Mariko.
But, Kou?
No need, you don’t need to prove anything Mariko
I said, then I looked at Igarashi Izumi.
Does that mean that you admit that it’s a lie
She glares.
That’s not the case. Rather, it’s got nothing to do with you
I said clearly.
Then, to the Matsumoto siblings.
Mariko just told you girls that she’s the daughter of the president of Torii electronics and she might be able to ask her grandfather to grant you a scholarship
Matsumoto Maki-san and Miki-san looked into my face.
Whether you believe that or not depends on you. Mariko wants to see how you would react to her actions. After all, we’re also still in the process of trying to determine if we can trust you Anyone who one-sidedly asks for proof is an idiot.
I want to give you the benefit of the doubt since Marika brought you here. But, I also have my duty to protect my family. We can’t open our hands on someone until we can see that you’re someone we can trust. We’re also considering the possibility that you’re just deceiving Marika after all I speak honestly.
I won’t tell you to trust us. I won’t even try to gain your trust. Why would I? At this point, we don’t know what you need from us, and you’re the ones who came here looking for something, aren’t you?
It might be the scholarship for real, the power of the Black Forest, the authority of the Kouzuki house, or even the Miko power of the Takakura shrine maidens.
It’s the Matsumoto siblings who want something from us.
If so, it’s you who need to be desperate, desperate to show us that you’re trustworthy. Then we can talk
People who are in trouble should ask for help with desperation.’
Those who don’t have problems, won’t do anything.
But of course, if you don’t find us as trustworthy, then you can go just leave now. We’re not stopping you. We don’t regret that we didn’t gain your trust
If they’re not worth helping, then forget about them.
If not, I can’t keep myself safe.
But, that doesn’t remain that you’ll get what you want because you remained. Once we figure out that we can’t trust you, then we’ll end the talk and ask you to leave. Remember that we’re in a better position than you I said, then the school cafeteria turned quiet.
You can decide by yourselves later, it’s your life after all
I said.
We’re very sorry. We.no, I’ll tell you the truth. I’m still not sure if I can trust you all or not. I trust Takahata-san sincerely, but I’m concerned that you’re just deceiving Takahata-san The elder, Matsumoto Maki-san replied calmly.
But, for now, I’d say that I want to bet my trust. Or should I say that this is the last chance we sisters have, so I want to believe. That’s why we can’t just choose to cut this off and leave Yeah, she’s timid, but the heart is there.
We’ll probably find if we can trust you in just a bit more time, but, more than that, we want to show our best that we’re trustworthy
And the little sister is okay with that too?
I looked at Matsumoto Miki-san.
Yes, I’m with Onee-chan
Okay, good
I sighed and sipped my drink.
hey, what’s going on?
Igarashi Izumi seems confused, but.
You’re not part of this
I said clearly.
Nobody trusts you
what part of me isn’t trustworthy?
Igarashi Izumi complains with her head shaking in denial.
That hair! That poor makeup! That sense of fashion where you put on a leather jacket over your uniform! What’s there to trust?
As soon as I shouted.
The cafeteria burst into laughter.
Huh?
You said it! Baker!
Everyone’s thinking the same, she’s got such a bad sense
Yeah, what’s with that weird look
She’s wearing a leather jacket, yet her socks are white and three folds, what’s the point?
Err, it seems like everyone felt that Igarashi Izumi was out of place.
1392. School Festival Day 2 As it is and Intolerance
Still, you sure are amusing, Baker
One of the boys watching us from the side of the cafeteria said.
Yeah, you’re so amusing when you get angry
Amusing?
Also, angry?
No, I was just talking seriously.
Err, right.I guess they find it funny if I speak seriously.
Yeah, it’s my first time seeing someone get angry but get logical
Err.
Uhm, just so you know, I think that she’s really the daughter of the president of Torii electronics
A girl said.
Yeah, I heard it from Hoshizaki Kana-san from the tennis club. She’s Hoshizaki-san’s best friend she says
Hoshizaki-san doesn’t seem like she would lie
Oh, the tennis club girl, the beauty?
Yep, that Hoshizaki-san
Kana-senpai’s a popular girl in our high school as she stands out a lot.
I saw her earlier this morning giving the tennis girls makeup. Together with Katsuko-san from the bakery
Oh, some of the spectators from earlier are here.
I saw it too, Katsuko-san’s good at giving makeup that it makes you think that she really is an adult, but, this girl knows a lot about makeup even though she’s still in high school True, she even brought in a huge cardboard box filled with tons of brand-name cosmetics. She’s got to be the daughter of Torii electronics to have so many of those!
The girls speak one after another.
And so, the people over there, especially the girl wearing that weird leather jacket.I don’t know your reason to come to our school, but I don’t think it’s a good idea to offend someone who’s from the Torii Electronics house by saying something crazy I mean, she’s smiling right now but that blonde there is scary when she gets angry
Yep, definitely scary
You’re going to die
The senior boys see Margo-san as the scary delinquent.
No, I won’t I already graduated from that
Margo-san laughs.
I’m wondering if anyone among you saw the broadcast of the martial arts tournament Edie competed in? I also appeared there, but it was a late-night broadcast so I’m not sure if many people know about it Oh, I saw that!
One of the boys raised his hand
You mean the martial arts where that freshman exchange student who stands next to Baker won?
A third-year boy asked the guy who was raising his hand.
Edie Sexton won the lighter weight class, and Margo Starkweather-san over there competed in the open-weight division
Did she win?
Yes, she won by a huge margin. I mean, it’s a huge win with so much momentum that she finished all the other pro female martial artists in the finals in just seconds!
What’s with that, won by a huge margin? Don’t exaggerate it.
Err, wait a second, wasn’t she a student in our school until last year?
Margo-san just graduated this year.
That’s right! Margo Starkweather senpai’s just 19, and yet she beat all the top fighters in the country. Even Rudolfo Seiko-san from the Golden Balm Gym was defeated in an instant You like women’s martial arts?
Margo-san asks the boy.
yes, I love watching martial arts, whether it’s men or women
I see. Then, you probably know it already but later, at three pm, Rodulfo-san will also be in the tournament Edie’s holding
eeh? Is that so? I know that they were putting on a ring but I didn’t plan on watching it since I thought that it was just Edie-san and Grace Marinka-san fighting
It won’t be just the two of them. A young girl from Rodulfo-san’s gym and girls from our team will also be competing
Kudou Haruka-san too?
Yes, she will be on the ring too
Kudou Haruka’s a famous high school karate champion so it’s no surprise that a student who loves martial arts knows her.
Today’s game will be televised so everyone should gather in the schoolyard and cheer for them
Margo-san said with a smile.
ooh, seriously?
I’ll go watch it!
I want to watch it too
Let’s go together!
They get noisy in the cafeteria.
Uhm, Margo-senpai’s going to participate too?
The guy from earlier asked Margo-san.
Me? I won’t be participating today
Margo-san replied with a smile.
Huh? Why?
Because if I appear, we’ll have too much extra airtime
Margo-san, who easily beat the other contestants, said.
So I’m just watching for today, Oh, I’ll also deal with the TV crew. Edie can’t deal with them after all
Margo-san’s still 19,
But, Margo-san’s got enough style to overwhelm even old men.
Now that we had some good bread, we should go check on Edie and the girls now
Margo-san stood up
Let’s go
Smiling and looking at Mariko, Tsukiko, Kurose Anju, Erica, Marika, the Matsumoto siblings, Igarashi Izumi, and me.
Right, let’s go
I stood up and then Mariko and the girls stood up too.
Erica, Marika, then the Matsumoto siblings.
You’re not coming?
Margo-san asks Igarashi Izumi.
i.
You might want to follow us and get to meet some folks on TV
Margo-san said.
O-Okay, I’ll go
Igarashi Izumi also stood up.
Leaving the school cafeteria, immediately;
Uhm, we were nervous earlier, so I’m sorry
Matsumoto-san, the elder, Maki-san, approached me with her sister, Miki-san.
No, it’s okay
Were they worried that I got angry?
Also, thank you for the delicious bread. And the drinks too
Thank you, it was delicious
The little sister bowed to me along with the elder.
Sorry for the late thanks
Sorry
Oh, these sisters can say their thanks properly.
On the other hand, Igarashi Izumi’s just staring at Matsumoto-san, then turned around.
The leather jacket girl doesn’t say her thanks.
Well then
The cafe outside the school cafeteria where Kana-senpai and the girls are working is filled as usual.
Margo-san, let’s go around this way
Going through the cafe is closer to Edie and the girls, but.
I suggest that we took the long away around so we avoid interfering with Kana-senpai’s work.
Going out?
Out?
Mitama and Kinuka, who were doing a street performance to attract customers to the cafe sensed that we were leaving the cafeteria so they rushed to me.
Wait, that’s Anjou Mitama?
Igarashi Izumi seems to know about Mitama, who appears in Yukino’s show every week.
I’ll be fine. I have Tsukiko Kurose-san, and Margo-san with me
I speak first so Mitama and Kinuka don’t say that they’ll come and guard me.
You girls can continue guarding this place
Roger that
Roger!
Mitama and Kinuka bowed, then.
We’ll leave this to you, Kurose Anju
You’re in charge
eeh? Me?
Kurose Anju looks troubled as the Anjou sisters stare at her.
Don’t worry, everything’s an experience!
Experience!
Well then, Anjou Mitama will return to her post. Excuse me
Excuse us!
Mitama and Kinuka runs off like a ninja and returned to their original spots.
What was that?
Igarashi Izumi’s dumbfounded.
Kou-sama’s surrounded by people that you see on TV
Tsukiko told Igarashi Izumi.
You seem to doubt Marika-san and Fujimiya Reika-san, but.
Huh, Tsukiko.
Tsukiko should see through Igarashi Izumi’s mind with her Miko power.
Rei-chan did send off Marika to her school back then.
She purposely went in front of the school, telling the schoolgirls there that she’s a relative of Marika’s.
We thought that Marika’s status in school would get better if Rei-chan, who’s become a national celebrity on TV now, introduce herself as a relative of Marika.
Igarashi Izumi and the Matsumoto elder are students in the same school as Marika, so.
They may have not seen Rei-chan in person, but they should’ve heard the rumor that Marika and Rei-chan are relatives.
There’s no lie in what Marika-san told Matsumoto-san
Tsukiko said.
What? What did Marika tell Matsumoto-san earlier?
Let’s go
Margo-san urged us and walked.
I talked to Marika.
Why won’t you tell me what exactly do you want with me, Marika?
I asked her directly.
Sorry, I.
Marika replies.
I just wanted Kou-kun to see Matsumoto-san as she is before I tell you anything
As she is?
And I want Kou-kun to see with his own eyes that Matsumoto-san is truly a wonderful person
Oh, I see.
The Matsumoto sisters are, from what I guessed, in need of money, and scholarship to continue their music studies.
Marika wants me to ask for Minaho-neesan’s support for her friends.
But, if she just mentions that the sisters have money troubles, so help them, then.
I’ll see them as siblings who want money.
She thinks that I won’t try to understand the Matsumoto siblings apart from the thought of if I should help them or not.
Okay, Matsumoto-san is good friends with marika
In the end, I should get to know Matsumoto-san as Marika’s friend.
Talking about money can be for later.
Yes, she’s a precious friend of mine
Marika looks me in the eye.
Takahata-san, thank you
Hearing our conversation, Matsumoto Maki-san’s eyes turn moist.
Miki-san bows to Marika too.
Okay, I get Matsumoto-san’s case, but.
I looked at Igarashi Izumi who makes a sullen look.
What kind of relationship do you have with Igarashi-san?
From how I see it earlier, she’s not close to Marika at all.
I don’t know much about Igarashi-san either
eeh, Marika?
She heard me talk to Matsumoto-san that I’ll introduce her to Kou-kun, and she came along
So Igarashi Izumi’s not a friend of Marika, yet she just came along without permission?
I’m sorry when I mentioned today, she said: I’ll go too
Matsumoto Maki-san looked down and said.
Oh, she’s not friends with Marika, but Matsumoto-san’s?
I see it now.
No, I hardly talked to her either
What?
It seems that she heard Takahata-san and me talk in the lounge room in the dorm, after Takahata-san returned to her room, she told me Tell me the details of the conversation just now, then, Takahata-san’s deceiving you, then that’s too good to be true and forced herself today What an absurd woman.
Haa, now I know why she made a fuss in the cafeteria earlier.
Anyway, Igarashi Izumi wants to prevent Marika from introducing the Matsumoto siblings to me.
I don’t know the reason why though.
no, that’s not it!
Igarashi Izumi comes to us running.
i just want to make sure that Takahata-san is a relative of Fujimiya Reika
How do you confirm that?
I ask her.
that’s.fujimiya Reika appears on TV, right? if so, she knows someone from the entertainment industry
Entertainment industry?
i.My parents told me to sing classical music, but the truth is I don’t want classical, i want to sing more like I’m on TV
Igarashi Izumi says.
That’s why, I want to get acquainted with Fujimiya Reika and ask her to introduce me to someone in the industry, yes. That’s why I came here!
Igarashi Izumi says while she’s sweating on her forehead, but.
Suspicious, too suspicious.
If that’s the case, then you’re just nuts
I looked at Igarashi Izumi and said.
What part of me is nuts!
Every part of you!
She’s wearing a black leather jacket on top of the same neat blazer uniform as Marika and the girls.
Her hair’s shaken up, her lipstick is too red, and she’s got a poorly applied makeup.
Is that how high-school girls who want to get introduced to someone in the entertainment industry should look?
If they were to look at Igarashi Izumi right now and give their opinion, they’ll say that she’s nothing but an idiot.
That’s.uhm
Igarashi Izumi suddenly fell quiet and fidgeted.
What’s with this girl?
Kou-san, uhm
Marika talks to me.
Hm?
Kou-san, that.you have Tsukiko-san with you, yet, why do you not ask her?
Marika knows that Tsukiko can read minds and memories.
Marika-oneesama, you don’t get it
Erica, who had been watching us from the side, speaks up.
Kou-san not doing anything unfair is what’s best about him
Erica said, and went to Miki-san, the younger of the siblings.
Miki-san, you don’t have to worry. All we need to do is watch
She speaks to her gently.
Don’t worry, in the end, Kou-san will give it a good ending, it’s true for Marika-oneesama, and me back then
Erica-san
Don’t make such a worried face! You need to relax, you’re safe now! You won’t be able to play well in front of Kou-san like that
Right, I still have to listen to these sisters play music.
It’s essential to understand the Matsumoto siblings as they are since they’re girls who do music.
I’m supporting Marika-oneesama too
Erica shows a smile that makes her the star of the middle school for the young ladies as she speaks to Miki-san.
Yes, I’ll do my best
Miki-san replies, I feel like this middle-school girl is a good kid.
Igarashi-san won’t get any cheer from me though
what’s with that? Hmph
Igarashi Izumi gets sullen from what Erica said.
While we’re having that conversation.
We passed by the school building, the gym, and out to the schoolyard.
What the hell?
It’s surprising.
Right in the middle of the schoolyard with the main gate directly in front;
It’s a huge martial arts ring.
No, that’s not it, around the ring are four platforms about four meters high, assembled from metal frames.
Apart from that, there are three white large tents.
Also, there are four large trucks parked on the corner. Those must be what brought these in.
Then, there are several cars from the TV station parked there.
Darling! Margo! Here!
Edie’s wearing her jersey in the ring, waving at us.
As expected, she’s not dressed for the school swimsuit judo yet.
I’m getting off
Edie crossed the ring ropes, down the white metal stairs at the corner post, and ran towards us.
This platform seems to be called ‘In-tray’ That’s where the TV camera is put
Edie says while pointing at the four tall platforms around the ring.
I asked the crew why it’s called ‘In-tray’ and they answer, I don’t know. Weird
Edie laughs.
You know the reason, right, Edie?
I asked.
In-Tray is mostly a shortening of Intolerance. It’s from the American movie from a hundred years ago, Intolerance
100 years ago?
That movie’s built a set of the gate of Babylon so big, but because the labor cost was low at that time, they made huge things without hesitation. However, it was too big that it was hard to capture it with a camera A set too big that the camera can’t capture it?
That’s because 100 years ago, there were no dedicated lenses like there are now. If they want to take a photo of a big gate, then they have to get far enough away and from a high spot to take a picture I see.
At first, they tried to put the camera on a balloon and shoot from the sky, but the balloons of the time were unstable because the wind sweeps them away. So, they had no other choice but to build a platform across from the same height as the big gate, just to capture it with their cameras.
They made a platform the same size as the gates to take a photo of it.
That became an anecdote, and the Japanese film and TV productions refer to this platform used during filming as in-tray. Whether it’s big or not, even if it’s used for camera or not, if it’s a platform, you call it an in-tray Edie sure knows a lot.
She couldn’t even speak Japanese just a few months ago.
By the way, do you know what intolerance, the origin of in-tray, means?
Hmm.
In English, In means to negate the word, right?
So.
It means that There’s no Tolerance?
That’s right, tolerance basically means generosity, and intolerance means the opposite
The opposite?
Narrow-minded, so you shouldn’t turn intolerant, Darling!
Edie smiled.
I see, so the platform used for filming also means narrow-minded when used in Japanese.
Edie, is everything going well? Do we have problems?
Margo-san asks Edie with a smile.
The setup went without a hitch, everything else is full of problems
Edie said with a smile.
I can’t do anything about it, so I was waiting for Margo to come
Must be the TV crew, right?
Margo-san replies
That’s correct
TV crew?
Margo-san turned to me.
The people filming Yoshinobu-kun earlier were from a national TV, well, national TV companies have a lot, but they’re mostly in the news department, so there was no problem with the broadcast Margo-san looks at the TV station car parked in the schoolyard.
Edie’s martial arts coverage is on a commercial TV, so they will bring a lot of trouble
What kind of problems?
I asked.
Simply put, all the crew from the national TV are employees of that TV station. That’s why you can get straight to the point. There’s only one superior, so if they say something, the people below will make their move True, the news crew from earlier were the serious types.
They met with Katsuko-nee beforehand and everything went well.
Well, it’s also a five-minute corner in the noon news.
However, this martial arts tournament is broadcasted by a commercial network, but all the staff here are from subcontractor companies
Margo-san sighs.
Depending on the situation, it could be a lot of trouble
1393. School Festival Day 2 P’s Tragedy
Margo-san goes to the corner of the schoolyard where the TV crew parked their cars in.
There was a van with equipment, a relay truck, and a microbus.
Then.
Around one van is a group of men wearing an identical shirt with a STAFF printing in yellow letters on the back with puzzled expressions.
If you look at the side of the van, you can see Burnham Woods, Sports Video
Hey, is Mori-san here?
Margo-san asks the staff guy.
Oh, Mori-san? He’s in the car
Thanks
I looked and saw a 50+-year-old man napping in the passenger seat with a script paper over his head.
Knock, knock.
Margo-san knocks on the car window, and the man wakes up and removes the paper on his face.
Seeing that it was Margo-san, he opened up the window in a hurry.
What’s going on?
The man asks Margo-san.
Well, it’s nothing special. It’s just the P from the station said that we’re not allowed to touch the site today
P from the station?
And, he brought a bunch of guys from his production company, right?
That’s not all, that bastard’s trying to direct everything to his liking
Hmm, who’s the P today?
Margo-san asks, the old man.
Sugimura, the one in charge of the entertainment department recently, he seems to be in charge of some variety shows, but he got a huge kick in his pants and got transferred to the sports department Oh, he doesn’t get it then
Margo-san smiled wryly.
Yeah, he seriously doesn’t get it, the staff he brought in are from the variety shows. Even the camera placement is messed up
Okay, I’ll clean up in five, I’ll let Mori-san take care of the site today. See you
Hey, are you serious? That idiot Sugimura doesn’t even know Takasaki-san’s name
I’ve met that Takasaki this old man’s mentioning.
He’s a Yakuza big-shot backing the martial arts entertainment in Japan.
I don’t think his peers in the company taught him, he’s just sent from the entertainment to the sports department because he’s so bossy, and the other guys in the sports department framed him and told him to get to the field Well, I guess that’s the case
If it’s that kind of P, I don’t think we’ll be seeing him again in the future, I’m going to take it out on him so he doesn’t make a sound anymore
You sure you want me to manage?
The old man stares at Margo-san, trying to emphasize.
It’s not about that, Takasaki-san recommended Mori-san, and the broadcast for the martial arts tournament last time went well. It satisfied me. Today was a sudden one so I feel sorry to have asked you to come Don’t mind it, I got double the fee for this
I guarantee you that, yes
Margo-san smiled.
I also had fun with the tournament last time. Today’s project seems silly, but I’m sure that the contestants today will make some fun scenes
Yes, you can expect that
We don’t need any unnecessary entertainers. Seriously
Unnecessary entertainers?
So, where’s that Sugimura P?
That microbus over there, and they’re having a meeting with the talent they’re sending in as an emcee
Oh, I get that too.
This Sugimura doesn’t even know anything about martial arts broadcast, and yet.
Edie’s school swimsuit judo tournament is on air, and yet, they take the liberty of bringing a variety show staff, talents, and hosts.
Okay, I’ll go to them, give me five minutes
Sure, I believe you. Fellas, we’ll be back in business in five minutes, so get ready!
Roger that! Boss!
The staff hanging around the Burnham Woods Sports Video stood up.
Yoshinobu-kun
Margo-san talks to me while we head to the microbus where the Sugimura guy is.
We don’t have much time so can I borrow Tsukiko-san’s power here?
I.
Sure, Tsukiko
Certainly
Even in the family, they’ll ask me for permission to use Tsukiko’s Miko power.
What Margo-san does is always logical.
She’s an elder sister we can trust.
Where’s P Sugimura?
Margo-san shouts in front of the microbus.
What?
A staff member comes off the bus and comes near.
I’m Margo Starkweather Kuromori, the customer for this broadcast. I don’t know what’s going on but someone named Sugimura’s doing something different from what I asked for, so I came to stop him wait a second, Sugimura-san!
Immediately after, an old man, who definitely seems Sugimura, comes down together with other young staff.
He looks like a man in his 40s but his skin is tanned and shiny, his hair is subtle and long, and he’s wearing black sunglasses, a sporty brand name shirt, and a cardigan on his back.
Huh? What does this foreigner want? Damn Idiot
When Sugimura found that Margo-san’s a young woman, he suddenly gives a condescending look.
He stands at the entrance of the bus and won’t come down.
Who are you? Some foreign model from Yanagawa Muroko? I didn’t order for foreign models, dumb idiot
No, you’re not the one who placed the order, I’m the one who ordered for the broadcast today
Oh! P! This lady’s definitely the one who ordered! Be careful with what you say
Mori-san from the Burnham Woods Sports Video from earlier shouts at him.
What the hell dumb idiot? She’s the one who ordered? What, you’re not going to tell me that you’re a sponsor or something?
I’m the one who asked all the sponsors for today’s broadcast so you can ask them if you want
Margo-san shows a daring smile.
But you’re not the sponsor, dumb idiot
Sugimura’s not willing to listen at all.
Anyway, we have a problem here. We’re supposed to use Mori-san’s production company, and I’m pretty sure that we didn’t agree on having some obscure entertainment celebrity host the event You’re the one who don’t get it! I’m the P of this station! In the TV world, I’m higher than the prime minister, In other words, I’m the president, dumb idiot!
I don’t get it.
Anyway, I’m the P so I decide what to use in the show. That’s how it works in the TV world! Do you get it, idiot?
Sugimura rants.
He’s already an old man, so why is he this shameless?
That may be your logic in your world, but we don’t want to have our broadcast ruined for that reason
Margo-san said.
Tsukiko-san, please
Tsukiko comes forward.
What, dumb idiot?
As soon as Sugimura looked at Tsukiko.
Please follow what Margo-oneesan tells you
Tsukiko takes control of Sugimura with a beautiful smile.
O-Okay, dumb idiot, I get it, dumb idiot,
This old man’s got a habit of saying dumb, idiot.
Please tell everyone to do everything Margo-oneesama instructed you, and leave early
I’m leaving early? Why? Dumb idiot
It’s because we don’t want people like you here, go somewhere else
Her Miko power invokes.
I get it, dumb idiot. Hey, do you what this girl tells you. Got it? Dumb idiots? And I’m going off now
Sugimura-san? Going? Where?
Sugimura’s staff asks in a panic.
Dumb idiot! If I say I’m going somewhere far, I’m going to the outskirts of Kanto! Then, I’m going to see the Great Buddha at Ushiku! Farewell! Adios!
Saying that Sugimura jumped off the microbus, ran across the schoolyard, and disappeared outside the school gate.
No, wait! We can’t make our broadcast without a P!
Sugimura’s staff shouts, but.
No, you should be able to continue the broadcast even without a P
Margo-san laughs.
Then.
Mori-san, please take care of the rest
Yes, I’ll take care of it, go
Got it!
The staff of Burnham Woods Sports Video resumed their work.
Well then, are you the guys the production company of Sugumira P brought with him?
Margo-san asks the staff in the microbus.
Ah, yes, we’re from the Paradise Galaxy Films
I’m sorry to ask you but since Sugimura hired you without our permission, you need to leave. You can charge Sugimura-san for the cancellation fee. We’re unrelated to this No, but
The staff guy looks troubled.
You have to tell the president directly, we can’t do that
Oh, the people responsible for this company aren’t here.
You have to go through Sugimura-san about that
But, Sugimura-san just went off
Then run and catch up to him, hopefully, you get to see him before he goes to the Great Buddha at Ushiku
Margo-san said nonchalantly.
You’re not needed for the broadcast today. Have you ever done a martial arts broadcast before? Have you?
We have experience with comedians going toe-to-toe with women’s wrestling athletes and the like. That’s why Sugiimura P called us over
Yikes.
If we let that Sugimura guy take over, Edie’s tournament would be turned into a comedy show.
Just a second, Sugimura-san also called over some talents or so I heard, could they be?
Margo-san asks, and the staff;
Yes, the two comedians Panchos 1 and 2, and Dorinja are here. Err, it’s about high-school girls wrestling today, right?
yep, they’re no good.
Can you call them over? I want to talk to them, they’re on the bus now, right ?
Yes, Pancho-san, Derinja! Sorry, someone’s calling
The man shouted inside the bus.
Then.
What’s this about?
Err, where did Sugimura-san go?
Hey, we’re in a meeting right now
What’s going on?
Oh.
These four not-so-young comedians.
They show up in wrestling clothes, naked tops, and tights on the bottom.
Furthermore, they’re either overweight or underweight.
What’s this meeting about?
Margo-san asks.
Let’s see, we’re going to enter the ring after three minutes into the broadcast.
What’s that again? There’s a Karate girl, so Panchos 2 and I will hug her from behind.
Then, she’ll kick us off saying No Stupid! and then laugh it off.
Then, I will just use the gag saying what will you do? Like this? Like that? I’m getting slimy! to brush it off
These guys are the worst.
Unfortunately, you guys won’t show up today. Goodbye, you can go home now
Margo-san said.
No, why would we?
We came all the way here
I mean, where the hell is Sugimura-san!
Where? Where, Where are they?
Err.
Tsukiko
This is just bothersome, so I called Tsukiko this time.
Yes, everyone, please
The comedians simultaneously focused their attention on Tsukiko’s clear voice.
Please go home without saying anything
!
!
Mu!
Derin.guh!
The four comedians shut their mouths.
You can go this way
Tsukiko points at the school gate and they walked off wearing their pro wrestling clothes.
wait! Where are you going?
Sugimura’s staff shouted at the four comedians but they disappeared beyond the school gate.
Okay, you should leave too. Oh, don’t try to obstruct Mori-san’s work. Thanks
Please do as Margo-oneesama says.
Tsukiko said. The staff;
Okay, we’re leaving. Don’t obstruct Mori-san! Clean up! Let’s go!
They started retreating.
Haa, so that’s how it goes
Erica says after seeing the situation.
I’ve seen those from the special broadcast for anime before, but.
Anime? Special show?
It was a normal anime, but it had a shocking scene, and it just so happened that the incident similar to the scene happened in real life, so the broadcast of the episode got canceled and it switched to a special broadcast for that week instead Erica said.
Then, the special show had the comedian introduce the story of the anime up to that point, but it was horrible. You can assume that the comedian hasn’t watched the anime at all. Instead, they started poking fun at the anime, poking fun at the people who liked anime, and the comedian started doing their own gags and stories that had nothing to do with the anime, and it became a total mess So that happened.
That show happened because of those irresponsible people, right?
Something like that
Margo-san said.
Replacement broadcasts on sudden situations are handled by people who can’t do their jobs and just fail at the company. They think that they’re getting random comedians from an entertainment agency to fill the airtime, making it a stupid program They were about to mess up Edie’s school swimsuit judo tournament.
Then.
Uhm, excuse me. Staff-san, producer-san?
Someone’s coming out of the bus.
Uhm, what do I do?
It’s a high-school girl.
I’m Saito Yuki from the Death Star Promotions M&M Section F
The girl introduced herself to Margo-san.
I’m her Manager, Fujimori Linda
A woman in a suit appears after the girl and hands her business card to Margo-san.
Huh? Death Star Productions?
That’s the one where Minaho-neesan took the female talent department from.
I’m supposed to see what kind of company they are tomorrow afternoon.
M&M Section F, what does that mean?
Margo-san asks.
M&M stands for Models and Musicians
It’s an affiliate of Death Star Productions in charge of the female talents. Section F stands for Female, meaning, it’s a female department
Saito-san and the manager replied.
Meaning, the company I’m seeing tomorrow.
Oh, I see. So, what did Sugimura tell you today?
Margo-san said.
Producer Sugimura asked her to be the host of the program
The manager replied.
No, uhm, at first, I’m introducing myself in the ring I’m the moderator, Saito Yuki, then, Panchos 1 and 2 and Dorinja come to the ring, and then Panchos 1 will be the moderator and I’ll be the assistant Oh, that setup.
Anything else?
He also agreed to let Yuki sing one song during airtime
The manager said.
No, he only said that I might be able to sing if there’s extra time, but it might not be likely
Hey, Yuki, didn’t we have him agree that you’re going to sing at least one chorus before the commercials?
Oh, the manager seems to be telling Margo-san some over-the-top minutes of her meeting with Sugimura
Meanwhile, Saito-san’s answering honestly.
Is that all?
Margo-san probes further.
Uhm, Sugimura-san told me to do pro wrestling in a swimsuit too
eeh?
• It’s School Days, look up Nice Boat Incident
1394. School Festival Day 2 Sweet Life
Uhm, Sugimura-san told me to participate in the school swimsuit wrestling
That producer just planned things on his own.
Yuki, you don’t have to
The manager hurriedly closed Saito-san’s mouth.
Sugimura-san told her about that, but I refused it. Our Saito-san won’t do that kind of work
The manager’s desperately trying to protect the idol she’s in charge of.
She’s not a bad person.
However.
No, I’ll do whatever it takes to get a sweet result!
Saito Yuki-san pushes down the hand covering her mouth and said.
I’ll wrestle in my school swimsuit or jump rope or anything, I’ll do whatever it takes
She says filled with spirit.
Don’t be ridiculous Yuki!
But, Linda-san, didn’t the president say this? If an idol can’t do sweet work, then they won’t sell
Saito-san told her manager with a smile.
I’ve only worked on TV one time. But that time, there were so many idols, that I wasn’t almost in the picture, and my grandma in Shimane didn’t even know which one was me. But, this time, my face will be on the screen, so thinking about it, it’s already sweet! That’s why I’ll do my best on anything Err.
I’m starting to feel sorry for letting this girl go home too like Sugimura and the comedians.
But.
Uhm, you keep saying sweet, but what do you mean by that?
Margo had the same question that I have in mind, and she asked Saito-san.
Err, I think it just means what it is?
Saito Yuki-san replies with a blank face.
Ah, I’ll explain it to her
Erica comes forward.
Uhm, the term sweet, in this case; used in the entertainment industry, refers to a situation where a particular celebrity is given special attention in the broadcast, making their presence highly visible to the viewers!
I see. So you’re willing to embarrass yourself a bit just to make sure you stand out in the broadcast?
After hearing Erica’s explanation, Margo-san asks the idol girl again.
Yes, I’ll do anything
Saito Yuki-san’s determined.
So she says, what do you think, Yoshinobu-kun?
Margo-san turned to me.
You decide if you want this girl on-air today
Me?
No, uhm, it would be a problem if she doesn’t show up at least
The manager insisted to Margo-san.
that’s right, Linda-san and I will get scolded by the president if we don’t appear
No, the idol and her manager’s entertainment agency.
Will belong to our Black Forest starting tomorrow.
The current president would probably be dismissed.
I think they’ll go back to their parent company, Death Star Pro.
But you know, Sugimura-san didn’t get permission from me, the client, and told just told you to appear on the show
Margo-san said.
But, Fujimori-san’s the P of the station, and he officially asked me to appear, P’s authority in the production is absolute!
The manager desperately hangs on, but.
Maybe that’s true in the normal TV industry, but we’re not normal
If that’s the case, the company make a formal protest from the Death Star Pro’s side
You could, but Manager-san, do you know who we are and where we’re from?
that’s.
Margo-san lightly spills it and she started hesitating.
So, what do you think, Yoshinobu-kun?
Margo-san asks me to decide.
That’s because Margo-san knows that I’m going to the female talent department of the Death Star Pro tomorrow with Minaho-neesan.
Let’s see
I looked at the idol and her manager.
By the looks of it, these two don’t know that their agency will be detached from Death Star pro and become ours tomorrow.
That’s why they try to intimidate us by mentioning the name of Death Star Productions, a major player in the entertainment industry and has Yakuza backing them.
I think I want to study them a bit for tomorrow
I want to see a bit more of this idol and manager.
I’m going to run an entertainment agency down the road.
I see. Then, let’s have Saito-san appear. However, you’ll be an assistant just as assigned first. Someone else will host, are you okay with that?
Yes, I’ll do my best!
Saito-san seems that she’ll do anything as long as she appears on TV.
Uhm, if that’s the case, who will be the host?
The manager asks Margo-san.
Oh, that’s.
Margo-san turned to me.
Hey, Yoshinobu-kun, can we get Nei to host the event?
Nei?
Nei’s helping out Katsuko-nee and Ai at the bakery.
Nei’s going to help me in my martial arts business in the US. However, she plans on just hiding behind the scenes
Behind the scenes?
That girl doesn’t plan on showing up. But.
Yeah.
Don’t you think that someone like Nei shines better in limelight?
That’s.
This is a good opportunity, so I want Nei to come forward
But.
Nei’s beauty is incredible.
She’s got a great body too, she’s like a work of art.
However.
I know.
Nei’s a girl who’s bright and cheerful, joking around.
But the truth is, she’s very much introverted, a docile girl.
Inside the personality, she calls Natou Nei, hides Najima Yasuko.
I want Nei to move forward. Nei’s changed since she changed her hair color to black here in school, right? It’s been over half a year since I graduated, but people in this school are still scared of me. But Nei.
Until the Golden Week, Nei and Margo-san were feared as the dreaded blonde delinquent duo.
That’s why the students fear Margo-san even in the school cafeteria just now.
But now, Nei’s loved in school. I think that’s because she had the courage to come out from hiding
Nei used to be a delinquent girl who didn’t even go to class, just watching what was going on in the school through the cameras.
Nei couldn’t interact with the students because of two crazy men, Cesario Viola and Shirasaka Sousuke.
But, the two crazy men no longer exist.
Nei turned her blonde hair back to black, and she’s helping in our bakery.
It hasn’t been a few months and yet.
She’s quite favored in the school now.
They all see her as an incredibly beautiful and fun girl who has a bright smile on her face.
Nei has the potential to be loved by a lot of people. She hasn’t used that talent of hers until now. And, she’ll be happier if people love her
Nei.
I promise that she won’t suffer anymore. I’m also her big sister
Margo-san says.
Margo-san’s been Nei-san’s elder sister even before I met them.
Nei will only walk the path of light. I’ll protect her
I.
Okay, please take care of her
I also want to see Nei loved by everyone.
Thanks, Yoshinobu-kun
Margo-san bows to me.
Stop that, we’re family
But still, Nei’s yours now so she can’t walk unless you back her up
But, I’m still holding her hand, I don’t plan on letting Ya-chan go. Not even if I die
I know, I get it. Even if everyone loves her, she’ll be yours. You’re the only one inside her heart after all
Margo-san’s smile is gentle.
Then.
I’ll contact Nei, she’ll swap with you as soon as you return there
Nei will continue helping out in the bakery until I return.
Make sure you send her off
Nei might not agree with Margo-san sending her to host the event.
So, I have to tell her.
Right, I should.
Then, as agreed, Saito Yuki will be the assistant, and I’ll introduce you to everyone else, come with us to the ring for a minute
Margo-san then told Saito-san and Manager-san.
Even assistants need to remember the names of the participants, and today’s show is a martial arts tournament. Forget about what Sugimura-san told you, especially the involvement of comedians yes! I understand! I’ll do my best! I’ll do my best!
Saito Yuki-san’s motivated.
By the way, should I also put on a school swimsuit?
Err.
This girl thinks that it’s sweet to wrestle in her school swimsuit?
Yoshinobu-kun, what do you think?
Margo-san asks me with a wry smile.
I.
Come to the ring and see, if you think that it’s still sweet after seeing the girls competing, then maybe you should?
So you’re letting us decide?
The manager asks.
I think it would be sweeter if Saito-san puts on an idol outfit instead
That’s how I see it
It went well it seems. Thanks, Margo, Darling, and Tsukiko
Going back to the ring, Edie’s already wearing her school swimsuit judo look.
In other words, school swimsuit, and the top of the Judo uniform and a sash.
It looks great on Edie’s well-proportioned body.
My Edie’s a blonde-haired blueyed, and brown-skinned fighting beauty.
They’re all working hard, unlike the Staff from earlier
Yeah, the people from the subcontractor company specializing in variety shows that Sugimura called over are gone, and the people from Burnham Woods Sports Video that Margo-san requested are getting ready for broadcast.
Edie, we’re having Nei host today’s broadcast, and this girl will be her assistant
Margo-san introduces Saito Yuki-san to Edie.
Oh, I see. Nei should be good. And so, you’re the assistant? I’m Edie from team Kuromori
good morning! I’m Saito Yuki from Death Star Promotions M&M Section F! Please take care of me today
Pleased to meet you too
Then, there was a loud thump on the ring.
I see Line Haruko-san from the Golden Balm Gym practicing a defensive stance on the ring’s mat.
Of course, she’s also wearing school swimsuit judo.
Rodulfo Seiko-san, the leader of Golden Balm Gym, is a beauty, but Line Haruko-san’s got the elegance in her beauty.
She’s still in high school, so her body hasn’t reached the figure of a fighter yet, but that unfinished look is much more attractive.
Haruko, come
Okay
Line Haruko-san goes to the edge of the ring.
She looks at us across the rope.
This girl’s going to be the assistant host today
Pleased to meet you. I’m Midorigawa Haruko from the Golden Balm Gym
Good Morning! I’m Saito Yuki from Death Star Promotions M&M Section F! Please take care of me today
Saito-san bows to Line Haruko-san on the ring.
Then.
Hey, Edie, what’s this? The mat’s too bouncy that I can’t even take a step
Michi’s sister, Kudou Haruka brings Kendou Maria.
We have no choice. This is a wrestling ring so the ring is springy
Edie said with a smile.
You can tell from looking, right? Boxing rings have four ropes, but wrestling rings have three ropes
That’s not what I’m talking about! The ring has such an unstable scaffold that it’s a disadvantage for my stance
Don’t worry about it, we’re having a school swimsuit judo tournament. We’re just playing around so you just have to enjoy it
Edie laughs off Kudou Haruka’s protests.
I mean.
Hey, what are you looking at?
Kudou Haruka noticed my gaze.
Well, I just thought that you’re wearing it too
Kudou Haruka’s also wearing a swimsuit + judo uniform.
She’s hotempered, and she’s not that smart, but she’s Michi’s sister, so she has the looks.
As a high-school karate champion, she’s featured in media multiple times, and it’s not just because of her karate performance, but also her good looks.
O-Of course, I don’t want it, but I made my resolve
She recognized Margo-san and Edie’s abilities and decided to go with them to the US.
So, she’s willing to accept something a bit ridiculous.
Good Morning! I’ll be the assistant host today! I’m Saito Yuki, coming from the Death Star Productions M&M Section F! Pleased to meet you!
Saito-san bows her head to Kudou Haruka.
I see. I’m Kudou Haruka from Team Kuromori. I do Karate. Maria, introduce yourself
Team Kuromori, Kendou Maria, hey!
Of course, Kendou Maria, formerly Tendou Otome, is also wearing a swimsuit and judo uniform.
She also has good looks.
Anyway, can we do something about the ring?
Kudou Haruka presses Edie once again.
Nothing, we’re going with this today
Edie smiled it off.
Haruka and Maria should train in other mats too, you don’t know what kind of ring you’ll be in once we’re in America
That’s.
So, you should experience this kind of ring while you still can
Then.
I’m accustomed to this ring
Onoe Jun, also known as Grace Marinka also shows up wearing the same outfit.
The mat is soft so you’re less likely to get injured
When she was a female wrestler, she’s skilled, but she’s famous for being young and beautiful
She’s got a well-trained body that can be described as beautiful, and she has a lovely face too.
Let’s introduce you, she’s currently independent
Onoe Jun
good Morning! I’m Saito Yuki from Death Star Promotions M&M Section F! Please take care of me today
Likewise
Grace Marinka also gave Saito-san a light greeting.
So, do you still want to try out the school swimsuit along with these girls, Saito-san?
Margo-san asks with a smile.
no, uhm, I’ll pass
Saito Yuki-san replied.
they’re all so attractive that i don’t think putting on a swimsuit would be sweet
right, Yuki’s proportions lose to the martial artists
The manager, Fujimori-san also admits defeat.
I think the glamour girls in our office might be able to compete but Yuki, your breasts can’t compete
Even in the waist, everyone else is much tighter!
Saito-san shouts like she’s crying.
We also have someone with an adult charm
Edie said.
Coming from inside the temporary tent used as changing room for the participants.
What do you think, Haruko? Can you check it?
Rodulfo Seiko-san appears.
She’s wearing the same outfit.
I heard that she said that If it’s on-air, then I’ll compete, but.
She actually put it on.
If I recall, she’s in her twenties.
She’s also beautiful and famous as a martial artist, but.
I feel like the size is good enough
Line Haruko said with a straight look, but.
That’s not it, you’re my apprentice so you should answer It suits you, or even I thought you’re still in high school
I’m not a sensible disciple
I guess she doesn’t want her master to appear wearing that swimsuit and judo uniform on top as a disciple of hers.
aah! Rodulfo Seiko, you’re really trying to get on TV
Turning around, I see Monkey Mimi, real name Hagiwara Misako-san, from Tommy Ashida Dojo running from the school gate.
I got a mail from Edie-chan so I rushed over, but damn! Poron-san! Poron-san, hurry up and take a look! She’s wearing a school swimsuit! It doesn’t suit her age!
Then, from behind Monkey Mimi-san is Daiporon Karisman, a half-German coming from the same dojo comes at her slow pace.
Oh? Rodulfo-san, what happened to you? You’re wearing quite a weird clothing
She smiles at Rodulfo-san with her fake Kyoto dialect.
Say whatever you want! But, this martial arts tournament will be on TV, on Sunday, and it’s in the afternoon! The time has come! If you don’t want to ride this wave, then you won’t be in this great story Rodulfo Seiko-san said.
Goddammit! Hey! Edie-chan! I’m going too! You hear?
Monkey Mimi-san shouts at Edie.
Get me a school swimsuit and judo uniform too!
eeh? Mimi-san and Poron-san’s participating too?
Oh my, Poron-san. Are you sure? It’s a school swimsuit you know
Rodulfo-san, who’s already wearing her school uniform told Poron-san with her arms folded.
Me aside, whose skin is still glossy, I think it would be hard for someone at Poron-san’s age to put it on. It was last century when Poron-san put on her school uniform last, right? If I recall, it was during the Showa era No, I don’t think their age differ that much.
I don’t mind it at all
Poron-san replies with a composed attitude.
I don’t mind it at all! I’ll put on a school swimsuit or whatever as long as I can appear on TV!
Poron-san’s also participating.
1395. School Festival Day 2 Kreutzer Sonata
Why not? If you want to come then just go
Edie smiles.
I messed up the final round of the tournament the other day so I think that it would be good for Rodulfo-san, Poron-san, and Jun-san to settle the score today
Margo-san said.
Oh right, in the last tournament, Margo-san beat all the finalists in that division by all by herself.
I’m not participating today
Margo-san said. The three open-weight competitors;
That’s unfortunate that Margo can’t participate
Right, I think we should make it clear who’s the best among us three
I don’t mind going at the same time
Grace Marinka, or Onoe Jun-san, Rodulfo Seiko-san, and Daiporon Karisman-san stare at each other.
However, we’re having a high school tournament on the high school festival today, so you may have a better career as fighters, you girls will have to be in the exhibition match first Margo-san told them.
That’s good
I don’t mind, we just forced our way in
I don’t mind it either
The three agreed.
wait, what about me? Who will I fight?
Monkey Mimi-san’s the only one from a different division, so she asks Edie and Margo-san.
Mimi-san has to fight against the high schoolers
Margo-san looked at Edie.
In the weight division, she’s in the same class as Kudou Haruka-san, but.
If I recall, Mimi-san’s 26, so her physique is more of an adult.
Wouldn’t it be easier to make it a battle between four players, including Mimi instead of three?
Edie said.
Either way, we’re just having fun in a school swimsuit judo tournament, so we can just fight ignoring divisions or anything
Right, Jun-san, Rodulfo-san, and Poron-san are all heavier than Mimi when it’s unlimited, but Mimi-san, is there anyone you want to face in particular?
Margo-san asks Mimi-san, and her eyes sparkled.
I want to slap Rodulfo Seiko’s face at least once
Right.
I don’t have a problem with it. I always train with Poron in our dojo
Right, I want to see Mimi-san try to beat up Seiko
Poron-san’s provoking with her fake Kyoto dialect as usual.
I don’t mind it either. I’m also accustomed to educating the little ones at the gym since I teach Haruko and the kids in the lower ranks every day. I’ll crush you as hard as I can!
Rodulfo Seiko-san smiles.
Then, our exhibition match would be Mimi-san vs Rodulfo-san, then Jun-san vs Porn-san, and whoever wins will play in the finals, good?
Good
Then, let’s go with that
I’ll beat you hard!
I won’t hold back either!
Now the match of the adult players has been decided.
Then, we’ll call this the beauty witch league
Edie, tell Mori-san to change. That guy’s a professional in martial arts shows so he’s used to changing the fights at these sites
Okay
Margo-san said, Edie replies.
uhm, can you tell me more about the match?
The idol, Saito Yuki-san, serving as the assistant of the host, asks Edie.
Wait a bit, I’ll explain it all when Nei gets here
Edie said and dashed towards the Burnham woods sports video’s car.
Geez, does that mean that our matches will also change?
Kudou Haruka complains as she watches Edie’s back get smaller.
The original plan was Edie vs Line Haruko-san and Onoe Jun-san vs Maria and me
Huh, it was one versus two?
Haruka said, Saito-san’s surprised.
I don’t even know if our tag team could beat Onoe-san, as she’s hard-hitting and powerful
Kudou Haruka looked at Grace Marinka-san and said.
That confident Kudou Haruka’s speaking so humbly, I guess that’s because she’s competed against Grace-san in the joint training since she came to our place.
I’m okay doing two matches
Grace-san speaks.
It’s common in pro wrestling.
She’s young and beautiful, and on top of that, unusually strong and popular, in weak women’s wrestling organization, she’s set up for several matches as if she were a bully.
Even so, what’s great about Grace Marinka-san is that she can beat any opponent with her strong body.
It’s not fair for you to be on TV for two games!
That’s right, I agree with her
The two from Tommy Ashida Dojo, Mimi-san and Poron-san complain.
Well, I’m sure that Edie will come up with an idea for that
Margo-san’s letting Edie take care of the whole tournament today.
Then.
Now you know that we have a connection to the entertainment industry, right?
Margo-san asks Igarashi Izumi-san who had been walking with us.
Igarashi-san doubted that Marika was acquainted with Rei-chan.
Jasmine-chan didn’t lie to Matsumoto Maki-san. Oh, there’s Reika-san
Huh?
Looking at where Margo-san’s gazing.
Rei-chan in her civilian clothes comes from the school gate.
Hey, it’s Fujimiya Reika!
Ooh, she’s here again! Fujimiya Reika
She came to the school just the other day, right?
You’re looking at the real Fujimiya Reika
The students immediately noticed Rei-chan.
Rei-chan’s no longer disguising herself with a hat and sunglasses like when she was driving the car earlier.
She’s not dressed up in her English suit and tie like before, but she’s still brilliant and gorgeous.
The tall and well-styled Rei-chan looks good in this kind of figure.
And of course, Rei-chan’s holding her cane.
Hello! You’re not wearing your usual uniform
But, it looks cool
Yeah, so Fujimiya Reika wears civilian clothes like that.
I see. They only know Rei-chan since she started appearing on TV.
Their only impression of Rei-chan is when she wears that captain uniform from Kouzuki SS.
We asked a doctor from the Kouzuki Memorial hospital to be the ring doctor so I came by to say hello
Rei-chan tells me with a refreshing smile.
To the students, it looks like she’s reporting to Margo-san, not me.
I’m off-duty today, but I still need to dress up properly when I meet someone in the Kouzuki group
Rei-chan’s smile is dignified and cool.
Yeah, Rei-chan’s got her status as a top elite bodyguard.
The Kouzuki memorial hospital is the hospital where Jii-chan and other people from the noble families get examined, so the doctors there must be acquainted with Rei-chan during her work.
Thank you, Reika-oneesama
Margo-san thanked Rei-chan as the representative of the tournament.
Hello, Marika-san, Erica-san. Marika-san seems to have brought her friends today
The people in Marika’s school think that Rei-chan’s a relative of Marika.
Rei-chan talks to Marika with a friendly tone, like they’re relatives.
Matsumoto-san, the elder, is wearing the same uniform as Marika, so you can tell that she’s in the same school.
Yes, this is my precious friend, Matsumoto Maki-san, and her sister, Miki-san.
hello, I’m Matsumoto Maki
Her sister, Miki
Marika introduced the Matsumoto siblings and they bowed to Rei-chan nervously.
And that one?
Rei-chan looked at Igarashi Izumi
Igarashi Izumi’s wearing the same school uniform, but she’s wearing a leather jacket on top.
i’m igarashi Izumi
Is that so? Marika-san’s been in your care
Rei-chan smiled and thanked her.
That figure looks gorgeous too.
Then, Rei-chan speaks to me.
The next delivery has arrived. They’re preparing for the next one over there. Katsuko-san and Ruriko-sama are in touch so there should be no problems
While I was away from the bakery, Rei-chan carried the pastries Ruriko and Agnes made from the mansion.
Then, the girls in the mansion continue making the next batch.
Okay, thanks
I thanked her too.
So, how’s the job?
Rei-chan asks Kurose Anju.
She just became my bodyguard.
No, uhm, I feel like I’m already busy trying not to be an obstacle
Kurose Anju replies.
I like that honest personality of hers.
That’s a good start, good luck
Yes, thank you
Rei-chan encourages her, and Kurose Anju’s face loosened up.
Well, since Reika-san’s already here, why don’t we baton pass to her now?
Margo-san?
I think I should stay here as the coordinator
Yeah, Edie’s school swimsuit judo tournament has a lot of changes needed.
Even the broadcast staff issue wasn’t resolved without Margo-san’s input.
Besides, Sugimura from earlier is gone now, but there could be some more weird guys from TV trying to interrupt the show.
I think that it’ll be easier for Edie just from seeing that I’m around
Edie’s going to be in charge of running the whole convention but Margo-san’s in charge on top of that to make sure everything goes smoothly.
I’m free for a while
Rei-chan has time before she delivers the next pastry from the mansion.
Why don’t you take the girls to the music room and hear the sisters play? Frankly, classical music is too much for me, and Reika-oneesan’s much better at it, right?
Margo-san knows more about jazz or rock music if you ask me.
Rei-chan likes the old British culture and often goes to classical music concerts as part of her job as a bodyguard.
I’m not that knowledgeable when it comes to making music critique however
But still, if you could, Onee-san
Margo-san smiled.
Okay, if you ask. Let’s go. Where’s the music room
This way?
I’m the only one here who knows the location of the music room since I’m a student.
I guided everyone to the school building.
Saito-san and Manager-san, come with me, I’ll introduce you to Mori-san
Yes, please take care of me!
Margo-san walks towards Mori-san of Burnham Woods Sports Video with Saito Yuki and her manager, Fujimori-san.
Apart from Margo-san and Rei-chan swapping.
The members of the group remained the same, Mariko, Tsukiko, Kurose Anju, Marika, Erica, the Matsumoto Siblings, Igarashi Izumi, and me.
We’re walking in the school building
Fujimiya Reika!
No way!
She looks thinner than on TV!
Wow, so cool!
Rei-chan’s appearance surprised the students and visitors outside who came to visit the school festival.
I mean, since Rei-chan came to the schoolyard, more than ten spectators followed us, entering the school building, and more followed on the way.
Reika-oneesama’s so popular
Mariko said.
I.
You’ve been quiet outside, Mariko
Usually, Mariko doesn’t read the mood and just speaks up, but.
It was strange that she’s been quiet since Margo-san dealt with the TV crew and such.
That’s because Margo-oneesama’s scary
Margo-san’s scary?
She’s smiling all the time, but I feel like if she gets angry, she’ll be the scariest person I’ve ever met. That’s why I just kept quiet
Oh, Margo-san’s master is Kyouko-san after all.
If you think naively and be careless in front of her, she’ll take it out on you that it won’t be a joke anymore.
We’ve been together for long already so I know
Mariko, together for long?
It’s only been a month since we’ve met.
While we were talking, we arrived at the music room at the back of the third floor of the west school building.
Excuse me
I knocked on the music room door as a student of this school.
The music clubs are playing in the auditorium right now so.
This music room should be just a waiting room for now.
Yes? What? Woah, it’s Fujimiya Reika!
A student comes out of the music room door and is surprised.
Hello. Can we come in?
Rei-chan smiles.
I believe Margo Starkweather-san was a graduate of this school, and she asked Otani-san, the music teacher to use the room for a bit.
Rei-chan knows about that.
That just means that she was listening to the conversation in the school cafeteria from the mansion.
You can monitor everything in the school from there.
Uhm, Ootani-sensei went somewhere else after hearing that Margo-san senpai is coming
The schoolgirl who opened the door replied.
Oh, Margo-san had an incident with him in the past.
That’s why he escaped from the music room so he doesn’t meet her.
That’s unfortunate. Margo-san’s in the schoolyard, preparing for the martial arts tournament at three, that’s why I came here in her stead
Uhm, why don’t we go inside first?
Mariko tells the girl after seeing the spectators continue to increase.
Ah, yes. Osaki-senpai, is that okay? It’s Fujimiya Reika-san
The schoolgirl asks permission from the senior student inside the room.
I don’t get what’s going on but please, come in
A girl with glasses and braids come out from the back and told us.
Then, excuse us
Excuse
Rei-chan goes first and our group went inside
There are about fifteen girls in the room.
Wow, it’s Fujimiya Reika
The real one?
They started cheering, even inside the room.
Oh, only until the girl over there. Everyone else is irrelevant
As soon as Kurose Anju, the last one in our group enters the room, Mariko tells Osaki-san
Hey, Osaki, let us in too!
One of the onlooker guys told her but.
No, no unrelated people inside!
Then, Osaki-san closed the door.
I’m the head of the choir club, Osaki Zenko
Osaki-san greeted Rei-chan.
Good Day, I’m Fujimiya Reika from Kouzuki SS
I know about Fujimiya-san
Well, nearly everyone in Japan already knows her.
So, what’s your business in the music room?
Osaki-san asks us.
Well, can you do the explaining?
Rei-chan passes the baton to me
Uhm, well it’s a little complicated but the short version is that we want to borrow the piano
The piano?
Osaki-san’s surprised.
Well, that’s because we just have to hear Matsumoto-san’s performance
She’s not a student of our school, why would we make her play the piano in our music room?
Osaki-san speaks harshly, but.
Osaki-san, lets them, look at their uniform
i know about them, it’s the uniform of that famous music high school
Uhm, my cousin tried applying for it but she failed
Their performance must be on a high level
Marika’s school seems to be well known among the students who do music in our school.
This is Matsumoto Maki-san, she’s the top one in our school’s piano department
Marika speaks proudly.
We just need her to play one song, please
I bow my head to Osaki-san
Just one, okay? I understand, please go ahead
Osaki-san reluctantly agreed.
Then, I will borrow
Matsumoto-san, the elder, bows her head to the choir club girls.
Then.
Miki-san, let’s play together
She tells her sister
Yes.
Matsumoto Miki-san goes with her sister to the piano, carrying her violin case with great care.
Matsumoto Maki-san opens the piano and started preparing for her performance.
Miki-san also opened her case and took her violin.
Wow, that looks expensive
One of the choir girls saw Miki-san’s violin and said.
Maki-san presses a piano key and it makes a sound.
Miki-san also makes a light flick to check the tune.
Piano’s tuned
Marika tells me after hearing Maki-san testing it.
Marika’s also playing piano so she can tell just from hearing that.
Are we ready, Miki?
Yes, Nee-san
The siblings are ready to play.
So, what are you playing?
Mariko asks the Matsumoto siblings.
We will play the first movement of Kreutzer Sonata. Is that okay, Miki?
Yes!
The siblings said.
Kreutzer Sonata? You two?
Osaki-san speaks up in surprise.
Quiet, they’re about to start
Rei-chan stopped Osaki-san.
Then,
The Matsumoto siblings started playing.
Kyuun!
Miki-san’s violin suddenly vibrates.
We’re drawn into the performance just from that.
That’s not a middle-school performance.
This girl’s amazing.
Tan, tantan, tototouun, touun!
Maki-san’s piano follows the violin.
The quality of their music tells that they’re no amateur, even I can tell.
Then, their music gradually grows intense.
This is too amazing.
The Matsumoto siblings are in perfect harmony.
Their piano and violin compete at a high level.
The intense flood of music coming from the sisters envelops the music room.
Toutoutou, tan, tan
Before long, the performance finished.
We couldn’t move for a while due to the trailing note, but.
Wow, that was amazing!
The choir member who opened the door stood up and clapped.
Everyone also stood up and clapped for the Matsumoto siblings.
I never thought that it would be this amazing
It’s a performance that’s over ten minutes long after all
Yeah, it surprised me
Ten minutes?
Hearing that from the choir members, I looked up at the clock inside the room in surprise.
True, ten minutes have passed.
I didn’t think that it would be that long when I was listening.
Matsumoto-san, that was amazing
Mariko applauses for the siblings.
Yes, that was amazing. It’s impressive
I said. Then, Marika smiled happily
That was even more than expected
The head of the choir club, Osaki-san, recognizes the Matsumoto siblings’ skills.
Then.
Kreutzer Sonata was composed by Beethoven, but it’s also the title of the novel by Tolstoy
Behind us, from the entrance to the music room.
It’s a familiar voice.
It’s about a Russian duke, who heard his wife and his friend play the Kreutzer Sonata, and he became convinced that they were having an affair
Minaho-neesan?
1396. School Festival Day 2 Piano Duet
Huh, she’s.
Wasn’t she a teacher in our school until this summer?
The choir students noticed Minaho-neesan.
Err, if I recall, she’s not in charge of any class
Oh, so that’s why. Err.
If I recall, she’s Yuzuki Sensei
Minaho-neesan’s a mystery teacher calling herself her mother’s family name, Yuzuki, she didn’t have her own homeroom class and she doesn’t teach at all.
Well, Minaho-neesan doesn’t have a teaching license so you can’t blame her.
Oh? Is it that strange for a retired teacher to visit the school festival?
Minaho-neesan’s staring at the choir club students with her cold smile.
No, that aside.
I don’t get it.
Why is Minaho-neesan here?
After Minaho-neesan brought Misato and the other prostitute candidates for the new brothel from the basement of the hotel to our high school by car.
They went off in a car about to do something, that’s why she hired Kudou-papa, and one of the strongest freelance guards, Agrippina-san.
Then, to prove that we’re unrelated to whatever she’s doing.
She called on the national TV just to put us on the noon news.
It’s to establish the fact that we’re in the bakery at that time.
I look at the clock.
The current time is 2:35 in the afternoon.
Minaho-neesan finished her plans in two hours and thirty minutes and returned to the school?
That aside, don’t you all think that performance was amazing?
Minaho-neesan returns the topic to the Matsumoto siblings who are at the piano.
I think that they’re a little too nervous, but, they’re still young so I’ll give that a pass. Next time, you need to be a little more aware of the people listening to you She gave the sisters some advice.
You’ve been so focused on your inner selves, that if you play with such a tensed mind, your audience won’t be able to relax and enjoy your performance. I know that your music performance is important to you, but don’t forget that to those who listen, they remember it as literal entertainment for enjoying the sound yes
I understand
The Matsumoto siblings get swallowed up by the heavy atmosphere Minaho-neesan’s bringing.
It’s the same for the choir.
They know that Yuzuki Minaho’s a former teacher, but this is the first time they had a chance to talk to her so closely and straight to their face.
Well, Osaki-san of the choir club. Earlier, I heard you only agreed to let them use the piano only for one song, but.
Minaho-neesan’s cold gaze looked at Osaki-san.
It’s such a beautiful performance. I don’t mind hearing another piece, do you?
Osaki-san.
O-Okay, just one more piece
She’s pushed down by Minaho-neesan’s pressure.
what should we play?
Maki-san, the elder of the siblings asked Minaho-neesan nervously.
Oh, next time, you two won’t be playing. Matsumoto Maki-san, you’ll remain, but her sister, Miki-san can leave. I’ve seen enough of your talent from your performance Minaho-neesan’s gaze turned to us.
Takahata Marika-san
yes?
MInaho-neesan called her name and Marika trembled.
Play the piano together with Matsumoto Maki-san
Marika and Matsumoto Maki-san together?
Four-handed?
Matsumoto Maki-san asks Minaho-neesan.
Correct. As for the piece, let’s see, why not Mozart’s duet sonatas? Matsumoto Maki-san will be the first player and Marika-san will be the second
i’ll only be a hindrance to Maki-san
Marika said, but.
Matsumoto-san’s life depends on it, so don’t drag her down
Minaho-neesan adamantly wants the two to play together.
Takahata-san
Matsumoto Maki-san looks at Marika.
Please perform with me. I’ll accept the result no matter what
Matsumoto-san
Maki-san and Marika stare at each other, but Igarashi Izumi’s making a hateful look.
Does she hate the two of them playing piano together?
Are you okay with K.381?
Yes
Maki-san suggested. Marika nodded.
The two sat in front of the piano together.
Then, let’s begin
Minaho-neesan said. The two were about to start their performance, but.
Wait
I stopped Marika.
Both of you, take a deep breath, synchronize yourselves
Matsumoto Maki-san looks confused, but Marika figured out what I meant as she had sex with Erica and me all the time.
Matsumoto-san, look at me. Then, let our breaths match
Marika takes a deep breath.
First, take a deep inhale Suu, haa
.
Matsumoto-san followed as Marika told her.
Then, let’s speed up a bit. Suu, haa. Suu, haa
Suu, haa. Suu, haa
Yeah, they’re matching now.
If their breathing matches, thein their heartbeats also synchronize.
Once again, suu, haa. Suu, haa
Suu, haa. Suu, haa
Matsumoto-san’s pale nervous look calms a bit.
Her muscles are less stiff compared to when she played the piece with her sister.
It should be good now.
Then, let’s begin, Matsumoto-san
Yes, Takahata-san
Then, the two played piano.
It didn’t have the same sad and painful feeling as the Kreutzer Sonata performed by the sisters earlier.
Matsumoto Maki-san and Marika’s play was bright, light, and flashy.
It’s like a puppy on a leash had been released to the spring meadows.
Maki-san’s piano blended with her sister’s violin earlier, as if the sound comes from one machine, but.
Her play with Marika is the sound of two players on one piano.
Their three-minute performance finished in no time.
Lovely!
The choir girls clapped their hands as soon as the performance ends.
Yes, I like this
The violin sonata earlier was overwhelming, but this Mozart piece is pleasant.
The girls speak out their impressions with bright faces.
Igarashi Izumi’s face is turning even more gloomy.
Then.
Matsumoto Maki-san, slowly waking up from the afterglow of the performance.
She looked at Marika sitting next to her and shouted.
Takahata-san, I need you in my life!
That’s.
I want to play piano with you forever!
She tells Matsumoto Maki-san with tears in her eyes.
Me too, Matsumoto-san
Marika’s eyes are also teary
I want to be with you too!
At that moment.
Wait!
Igarashi Izumi shouts.
She’s got tears in her eyes, but it’s out of frustration.
You can’t do that! What about me? What will happen to me?
Marika, Matsumoto Maki-san, and Igarashi Izumi.
The three of them are in the same music school.
Marika and Maki-san are in the piano department.
Igarashi Izumi’s in the vocal music.
Marika introduced Maki-san and her little sister to me.
Furthermore, it wasn’t just an introduction, she wanted me to hear the performance of the siblings.
On the other hand, Igarashi Izumi just came along as she pleased.
Only one of them is wearing a leather jacket on top of the school uniform, and bad makeup.
What’s the relationship between these three?
Okay, that’s enough
Minaho-neesan’s voice takes control of the music room.
It seems that the thoughts you’ve been hiding inside have come out
Marika, Matsumoto Maki-san, and Igarashi Izumi’s thoughts.
Your concerns are now private so let’s move to a separate location
Minaho-neesan said.
Thank you for lending us the room and the piano, choir club
Rei-chan, dressed up as a gorgeous man, thanked the choir club.
Fujimiya-san, there are still a lot of students outside the music room
Minaho-neesan mentions the spectators who saw Rei-chan and chased after her
I know. I’ll continue my way to the schoolyard alone
Rei-chan replies.
She’ll lead the spectators back to Edie and her school swimsuit judo tournament.
That’ll help, thank you
Minaho-neesan said, then.
Let’s go
She tells us
Thank you, choir club
I bow my head to Osaki-san.
Then, I noticed.
Nei’s going to be the host of Edie’s tournament.
Speaking of which. Nei’s.
If I recall, she was in the choir club when she enrolled, right?
Uhm, has the choir club finished their presentation at the school festival yet?
I asked.
Yes, we’re done. We no longer have a turn
Osaki-san replied.
If so.
If so, I have a request
Request?
Osaki-san looks at me cautiously
Uhm, You know about Edie, the member of our bakery, the international student, right?
Yes, I know. She’s quite energetic
She’s doing martial arts, isn’t she? A guy in our class said that she won some kind of competition the other day
And she’s doing something today too, something huge in the schoolyard
You don’t know? That was a ring!
I don’t know much, but some professional fighters that Edie-san knows are also coming, and I heard that they’ll televise it
The other club members reacted.
Edie stands out a lot so everyone knows her.
If they know about the school swimsuit judo tournament, then that makes it easier.
Yes, it will be on TV this 3, and so.
I tell the choir club the idea I just came up with
Can you make that decision on your own?
Osaki-san glares at me.
No, Edie asked me earlier if I could ask the choir club a favor if I’m going here anyway. I just forgot about it
Oh right, now I remember
Rei-chan also followed up on my sloppy lie.
Edie-san and I work out in the same gym so we get along. So, I also will ask the same of everyone in the choir club, please
The choir club is weak to a famous person, Rei-chan in this case, bowing to them.
Osaki-san, why don’t we? We don’t have any plans today anyway
Yes, we even get to hear two great performances, so we should give something in return
I mean, that also means that we’re showing up on TV, right?
Let’s go! Prez!
Osaki-san;
Geez, I get it. I’ll do it, we’ll show up okay!
The choir club agreed to my suggestion.
Rei-chan took the spectators with her.
Thanks to that, we moved out of the music room without problems.
We’re going to the usual principal’s office.
This is the only place that’s always empty
The corridor to the principal’s office location is designed and built to have a flow where no students nor teacher would pass through it
Enter
Minaho-neesan unlocks the principal’s office and we entered.
Kou, get some chairs, we’ll sit down and talk
To me, the principal’s office is a familiar place.
I took some folding chairs for everyone. Kurose Anju and Erica helped out.
Minaho-neesan went to the principal’s desk.
Neither the principal’s office nor the desk is allowed for use to that strange old man whose ‘principal’ is in the title.
This is the room for the board chairman of the school, and the shadow ruler, Kuromori Minaho’s room.
Sit down
Thank you’
Yeah, Minaho-neesan’s sitting on the principal’s seat
Right in front of her are Marika, Matsumoto Maki-san, and Igarashi Izumi.
To the right are Mariko, Tsukiko, and Kurose Anju.
The left side has Erica and Matsumoto Miki-san.
Where do I sit?
Sit next to me, Kou
Minaho-neesan calls me and I carry the folding chair next to the principal’s chair.
Well, let’s do greetings first. I’m Kuormori Minaho. The head of the Kuomori house
Minaho-neesan introduces herself to Matsumoto-san
I do various businesses, some on the surface, others behind the scenes. This school belongs to me
This is an unusual situation, but the fact that Minaho-neesan just used the room as she pleased right in front of their eyes made Matsumoto-san accept the situation.
I’m also the one supporting Takahata Marika’s tuition. I think that Matsumoto-san knows that, as it’s been a month now
Due to Erica’s house problems, Marika almost had her tuition stopped, which was coming from Erica’s grandfather’s state.
Currently, Minaho-neesan’s paying for Marika’s tuition from the proceeds of taking over the blue-chip shares of the large company that Erica’s grandfather owned.
And he’s Kuromori Kou, my brother, and he’s succeeding the Kuromori house soon
Minaho-neesan introduces me once again.
He has a lot of people with power around him. You’ve seen some of them already. And, all of us, have a firm heart to do anything for him
Minaho-neesan smiles.
Seeing Margo-san’s interaction with the TV crews, and Rei-chan’s friendly attitude toward me, Matsumoto-san and the group noticed that we were out of the norm.
Furthermore, Minaho-neesan’s overwhelmingly dark atmosphere and attitude just support the existence of our power.
From here on, you’ll talk to him. What you want, what you seek, and what’s the price you can pay as compensation to him. I’m saying this beforehand, Kuromori house isn’t a charity. We’re a business, and so we don’t accept deals unless it’s equal Right, we’re.
Kuromori house’s true nature is a criminal syndicate, but, we don’t take or give one-sidedly.
We seek equivalent value.
If you can convince him, then you’ll receive all the help I can give. Whether it’s money, backing from the other side, or even something more dangerous, you can get what you see. That’s all I can promise you Minaho-neesan said and looked at me.
Then, you can take care of the rest, I’ll be watching
Yeah.
Anyway, I got to hear Matsumoto-san’s performance. I don’t know much about music, but I can tell that Maki-san’s piano and Miki-san’s violin are much better than those of the same age I said. The Matsumoto siblings and Marika listen with a serious look.
So, I don’t see it as you’re Marika’s friends so I’ll help you out, but rather, I feel that you have a Talent that’s waiting to bloom in music, so I’ll make the decision based on that That’s how Marika thinks.
She thinks that I would perceive it differently if she says I want to help a friend in need, and I want to help a friend who’s talented in music
These girls are the top in their music high school, and I’m sure they have a lot of pride in their music.
But, based on that recognition, what I want you to tell us is what kind of problem Matsumoto-san is in and what you want us to do about it
I can tell that they have great talent in music
So, what does she seek from us?
Matsumoto-san
Marika stares Matsumoto Maki-san.
It’s okay, be honest about it
Yes, Marika-oneesama and I had our problems fixed after talking to Kou-san
Erica supports her sister from the side.
You can trust Kou-san
Erica smiled gently and Matsumoto Maki-san;
I’ll talk
She prepared herself and began to talk.
It’s an embarrassing problem, currently, Miki and I might not be able to continue playing music
I knew that it was about that.
I figured it out from the grave mood of their ensembles.
Our Grandfather, was the owner of Matsushita Industry, building the drugstore chain called Matsushita Pharmacy
Oh, I know that one. Or rather, I own about 2k of their stock. Drugstore chains are quite promising companies
Mariko speaks from the side.
The Matsumoto siblings are elegant in their behavior and polite in their language so I know that they came from a rich family.
Besides, it’s hard to enter a boarding school specializing in music unless you’re a daughter from a family with money.
Matsushita pharmacy is a company that Grandfather grew in his lifetime. However, their father didn’t agree with Grandfather and started his own separate company when he was a student. It’s an IT company with the name of Under Palm I know about that company too, but I believe Under Palm was recently absorbed and merged into another large IT company
Mariko said.
Yes, that’s because Father died
Their father died?
Father collapsed suddenly this spring, it was colon disease. Then, he became too ill to continue running the company so he sold the company he’s nurtured for 20 years to protect the livelihood of the employees Half a month after selling the company, Father died
Miki-san speaks sadly.
Father loved music. He had fun teaching us music, and even allowed us to go with the path of music
Father bought this violin for me
Miki-san pats her violin case with love.
I see, that must’ve been painful
Mariko speaks to the Matsumoto siblings with care.
Mother had it worse, she’s completely fallen bedridden due to nursing fatigue and the loss of Father
Currently, Mother’s living at her family’s home
Maki-san lives in the dorm in that school, but.
Miki-san’s staying at her mother’s home.
But, Father’s company is no longer there, and our reserves are dwindling
Their father sold the IT company, so there will be no more income for them
Then, Grandfather;
Matsumoto Maki pauses for a moment.
Grandfather doesn’t like music
He says that studying music is useless
The drugstore chain owner has no interest in music?
Grandfather said that he’ll take custody of Mother and us sisters
Uhm, we didn’t ask for it, it’s Grandfather who wants to take us into his home no matter what
Then, he’s telling us to stop studying music
Grandfather’s telling Nee-san to stop on her current high school and go to a regular high school, a business-focused one that Grandfather wants
He’s telling Miki to stop playing violin too
He says that I don’t need Father’s violin and he’s selling it
I see. So that’s it.
And so, you turned down your Grandfather’s offer and want to continue with your music as before, right?
I asked.
No, Grandfather is not offering his assistance
Grandfather’s giving us orders
The sisters speak with a hopeless expression.
Oh, I see. His son didn’t follow what he wanted so, this time, he wants to take control of his son’s daughters
Mariko said.
The music topic is irrelevant to him. He just wants his granddaughters to do what he wants
I think so too
My mother was like that.
She doesn’t find value in my existence, and yet.
She takes control of me, saying that I can’t leave the room, or have only a single cardboard box of belongings
I don’t mind not continuing to play the piano. My talent isn’t that much, but my sister, Miki’s different
Maki-san, who’s at the top rank when it comes to piano, has said.
Making Miki stops playing her violin would be too much. So, putting me aside, please help Miki so she can continue playing her violin!
The elder of the siblings bows her head.
No, I’m okay, Onee-san should.
What are you talking about? Don’t mind me. But I’m sure that even Father would feel sad if Miki’s talent is wasted
Then.
Indeed, Miki-san’s talent is splendid. You won’t find someone in your age who can play as well as her.In Japan that is
Minaho-neesan said.
Right, compared to the ranked first in her piano in high school, the younger sister is much more amazing.
If we leave Miki’s violin at home, Grandfather might take it away and dispose of it without permission, so I keep it with me in my private room at the dorm
Today, Nee-san brought Father’s violin
Even Grandfather can’t enter the girl’s dorm in our high school. However, if I were to leave my current school, I would have to leave my dorm too
And if we’re taken by Grandfather, father’s violin will get sold. I don’t want that1
I can feel the sorrow of these sisters.
Everyone in the dorm already know that Father passed away, and I told some of my friends that I might have to quit school, that’s when Takahata-san approached me
Matsumoto Maki-san looked at Marika.
Seeing Matsumoto-san’s struggle, Marika called out to her.
And so, Takahata-san told us that she received support from Kuromori-sama, which enabled her to continue going to school. And, uhm, I’m aware that it’s a very generous offer, but she told me that we could receive help too I didn’t believe it at first, but, I told Takahata-san my story
Anyway, since we had no other contacts to help, I decided to put my faith in Takahata-san’s story and came here today
Marika knows that she can’t explain the details of the Kuromori house to Matsumoto-san.
You can’t say that we’re running a high-class brothel for political and business VIPs.
She can’t talk about the connection with the Kouzuki house either.
She must’ve used they’re connected to wealthy people, and they’re involved in various business when talking.
That kind of explanation would make it hard to believe.
Still, the Matsumoto siblings believed in Marika and they came here today.
That’s all I have to say
Matsumoto Maki-san said.
But.
Really? Is that all?
Minaho-neesan?
Matsumoto Maki-san, did you believe Marika-san’s story because you had no other contacts that could help you? And?
Minaho-neesan looked at Marika.
Marika-san, did you introduce Matsumoto-san to Kou just because your classmate was in trouble?
That’s.
I believe you still haven’t told us the most important one?
The most important?
Oh, I see. I got it now!
Mariko claps her hands.
What is it, Mariko?
I asked her right away.
There’s something that’s been bothering me. Jasmine-chan wanted Kou to hear Matsumoto-san’s performance before talking
That’s because she wanted me to see Matsumoto-san’s talents before I get any weird preconceptions, right?
I said.
Really? Because we already had an idea when we talked to Matsumoto-san in the cafeteria that they have some kind of problem, and that perhaps it was a financial problem Now that you mention it.
I mean, Marika brought these sisters who looked gloomy.
I figured out that they wanted me to help them with something.
That’s not what Jasmine has in mind
Mariko looks at Kurose Anju.
Hey, Kurose-san, for example, you have this professional football player that you’re a big fan of.
In case Kurose Anju is a fan of a football athlete?
What do you tell your close friends about that athlete?
Kurose Anju;
Well, I’ve never been a fan of anyone so I don’t know if this would help
Give us an answer
O-Okay, I’d tell my friend about my favorite athlete, and let them watch the game he’s playing, or even record it so they can see him in action
Kurose Anju said.
As expected, you want them to know how cool they are, right?
Yes, that’s right
Mariko looked at Marika.
Meaning, Jasmine-chan wanted Kou to hear Matsumoto-san’s piano performance.
Err.
Hmm.
Wait?
Jasmine-chan is into Matsumoto Maki-san!
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Jasmine-chan likes Matsumoto Maki-san, right?
Mariko told Marika.
eeh?
uhm, I.
Marika blushed out of embarrassment.
And Matsumoto Maki-san’s also into Jasmine-chan
Mariko’s gaze turns to Matsumoto Maki-san.
Isn’t that why you decided to go all or nothing with Jasmine-chan’s story, right?
Thinking about it again, no matter how much these sisters were in danger of being forced by their grandfather to give up on their music study.
It’s not easy to take on a classmate’s suggestion and go to someone you don’t know, and ask for assistance, right?
But since it’s Jasmine-chan, someone you care about, you believed her. No, you want to believe her, that’s why you came here today
Matsumoto Maki-san.
Yes, you’re right
She admits what Mariko says about her.
I’ve always wanted to be friends with Takahata-san after hearing her play. I like Takahata-san’s piano
I like Matsumoto-san’s plays too
Marika and Matsumoto Maki-san smile at each other.
Wait! Wait! You girls!
Igarashi Izumi tries to get in between but.
You’re for later, so shut up for now
She glared and shut her up.
Then.
Uhm, Kou-san
Marika looked at me.
uhm, things may have been out of order, so I’m sorry about that, but please listen
What is it?
That docile Marika’s trying to talk to me earnestly.
What I mean, is, uhm, I genuinely want Matsumoto-san to continue playing her piano. Matsumoto-san, and her sister, Miki-san as well. They’re both much more talented in music than me, so they have to continue making progress. It would be a shame if they quit music now. That’s absolutely true I can tell that the Matsumoto siblings are talented too.
And so, I’m willing to do anything to help Matsumoto-san pursue music. Anything. So, Kou-kun, please help Matsumoto-san. Please, I’m begging you
Marika stood up from her chair and put her hands on the carpet floor in the principal’s office.
Then, she prostrates herself before me.
Wait, no, Takahata-san
Matsumoto Maki-san followed after Marika and sat in seiza on the carpet.
Nee-san
Her sister, Miki-san also followed her sister and sat right next to her with her precious violin in her arms.
We sisters don’t have that talent that Takahata-san would need to have to go through such lengths
No, it’s okay, Matsumoto-san
No, I’ll ask for it myself
Matsumoto-san looked up straight at me while sitting
I’m unsure who Kuromori-san is, nor what kind of power you have, but since Takahata-san trusts you, I do the same
Then.
Please help us sisters, no, even if it’s just Miki, please support Miki so she can continue her studies in violin. I don’t care what happens to me, so please
Matsumoto Maki-san prostrates herself. She’s rubbing her forehead on the floor.
Nee-san, I.
Miki, Grandfather’s going to sell that violin if you let him, are you okay with that?
Miki-san trembles and she looks at her violin.
I don’t want that. Never. I don’t want Father’s violin taken away
Then, you should ask for it
Her sister said, Miki-san puts her violin case down and her hand on the floor.
i.no, I don’t mind what happens to me. Please help us
Marika, and the Matsumoto siblings, the three beauties prostrate themselves to me.
I.
Frankly, it’s easy to convince Matsumoto-san’s grandfather to give up selling the violin and let Maki-san stay in her high school
I could just bring in one of the girls with Miko power, and order Matsumoto-san’s grandfather to forget about his granddaughters.
Yes, legally, the violin should be Miki-san’s property as she’s inherited that from her father. If you don’t want your grandfather to meddle with it, then Miki-san can pretend to sell it to Kou, then reorganize it so that Kou’s loaning it to you. Then, we notify Matsumoto-san’s grandfather through a lawyer, and he won’t be able to sell it off anymore Mariko’s got a more realistic approach compared to my ideas.
As for Maki-san’s school, it’s okay as long as someone pays for your tuition, right? Your guardian is your mother, not your grandfather. The only problem is money, but that’s something we can fix, see? If you want, I can ask Father to give you music training scholarship from Torii electronics. It’s for college, but since you sisters have the talent, I can talk to grandfather to give you an exception As long as she has the scholarship, Maki-san can continue going to the music school.
But, is that good enough?
Mariko, I don’t know much about the music world, but.
I sort the thoughts in my head.
I feel like in their case, letting them study music isn’t enough, right?
I remember the night I first met Marika.
Minaho-neesan let Marika play piano and asked if she wanted to become a professional pianist, saying that she could offer assistance.
The contents were.
I know that Matsumoto-san has great talent, but it’s not enough to go to the music school to hone their talent to become a pianist and violinist. They need to do more than go to a music school to hone that talent, right?
Oh, you’re right. If they want to become professionals, then school isn’t enough. They need private lessons from a good teacher and win competitions
Yes, that’s what Minaho-neesan said before.
Private lessons are expensive, right?
Indeed. What’s the point if you don’t get a good teacher, and I think those charge a lot. And in competitions, it’s not just in Japan, eventually, you’ll have to study at a famous foreign music college and win prizes at traditional foreign competitions If they’re going abroad, then that costs more.
Kou’s right. Keeping Miki-san’s violin and supporting Maki-san in her current school won’t be enough
Mariko agreed.
Matsumoto-san’s so talented that it would be a waste if they don’t become professionals
But, it’ll be costly to take that path.
Their grandfather owns a large drugstore chain so he must have money.
But, he’s not interested in music, and deep down, he wants to take control of his granddaughters.
Even if we use the Miko power to order them to give money, it’ll get complicated later on.
It’s not a big deal to alter his mind if we’re just making him give up, on Miki-san’s violin and Maki-san’s school.
If we alter to make him pay a huge amount to let them continue even though he doesn’t want it, then that’ll be a huge burden to their mind.
Altering a mind too deep using the Miko power can break them.
In particular, it’s best to avoid doing anything that could affect one’s personality.
I think so too
Tsukiko nods.
That means, that we need someone to help pay for Matsumoto-san’s studies until she becomes a professional in about ten years
If nobody’s willing to go that far, then it won’t make sense to maintain the status quo.
if it’s money, we can return it when we grow up. We’ll work hard to pay it back
The little sister desperately pleads.
I’m sure that I’ll become a professional and repay it
But.
I wonder about that?
Minaho-neesan, who had been quiet until now, speaks up.
It’s true that you have superior talent among the Japanese at your age playing the violin. I can recognize that, but who knows if you can continue showing that high-level talent five, or even ten years from now?
That’s.
It’s a common story, a prodigy in childhood, falls behind their growth and ends up being another ordinary person in adulthood. Besides, I heard that many who go study abroad end up overwhelmed, and ruined by people who are much more talented than they are That’s also true.
Above all, it’s also likely that you get ill, or suffer a serious injury that makes it impossible for you to perform in the future. If that happens, all the money spent on you would be wasted, do you understand?
That’s.
Miki-san’s face sinks to gloom.
That’s why so many aspiring musicians rely on support from their families. It’s hard to invest in a dream like that without the love from the family
Indeed. Even those who got their scholarships from Torii electronics also get help from their families, because the scholarship alone isn’t enough
Minaho-neesan said. Mariko supplemented.
Then.
In other words, Matsumoto-san will have to join our family if they want continued support, is that right?
Erica, who’s been quiet next to Marika, speaks out.
Indeed. If they’re in the family, then that’s another story
Minaho-neesan smiles.
But, I think we need to take care of other things before we go to that
Minaho-neesan.
Kou’s the keystone of our family, so we don’t allow those Kou doesn’t need, nor those who don’t need him
Those who I need?
Those who need me?
As Marika-san mentioned herself earlier, the order’s messed up. I think that we need to reappraise Marika-san before talking about the Matsumoto siblings
Reappraise Marika?
Err, what do you mean by that, Minaho-neesan?
I asked.
uhm
Another one who’s been quietly watching the situation, Kurose Anju, raises her hand.
I’ve only been here since yesterday, so I don’t know much yet, but I think I’m beginning to understand the peculiarities of the Kuormori house
The young bodyguard speaks timidly.
And so, I’ve been thinking.
Kurose Anju looks at Marika.
Uhm, lesbian relationships are okay in Kuromori-sama’s house, right?
Huh, lesbian?
No, I’ve had sex with Marika multiple times already.
No, wait.
Takahata Marika-san likes Matsumoto Maki-san, right?
Kurose Anju looks at Marika and Matsumoto Maki-san.
Marika’s feelings towards Matsumoto-san are.
Yeah, she’s right.
It’s already far from being ordinary classmates, or friends.
That’s love.
I’m sure.
And, Matsumoto Maki-san also likes Takahata Marika-san. Isn’t that right?
Recalling their expressions from the conversation earlier and.
I see. I get it.
The two of you have been mutually interested in each other, and today, you became more aware, and after that piano performance, it’s clear that the two of you figured out that you love each other, right?
Err.
Remembering it now.
The two of you say I like how you play the piano. I want to play together with you forever, wasn’t that just a confession?
That’s.
Just take the piano out of that line and you’ll see what I mean
Yeah, I like your piano goes to I like you
And I want to play with you forever, becomes I want to be with you forever
But if they prefer the same sex, isn’t it hard for them to join Kuromori-sama’s family?
Kurose Anju said, but.
You don’t get it
Mariko stares at Kurose Anju.
Everyone already knows that Marika-san’s bisexual
Huh, really?
I just thought that their friendship is too thick, but.
It didn’t come to me to the point where I thought Marika might be into girls.
Last night, I just had sex with Marika.
But you see, everyone in our family is more or less into girls too
Mariko said.
You won’t get such an all-girl group gets along that well without that see? Even I love Momoko-oneesama just as much as Kou, and I also love other girls
True, Michi loves Misuzu.
And Misuzu was formerly Nagisa’s pet, and she even tried to take Karen as hers.
Ruriko’s having sex with me but doesn’t want to talk to other men.
Mitama and Kinuka are definitely lesbian for Arisu and Misato.
Motoko and Kurumi’s relationship too.
Kana’s the only one who’s pure straight in our family I think. That’s why I like her. You can talk to her as a friendly girl and nothing else
Mariko said.
Right, Kana-senpai’s definitely cheerful when it comes to girls
That’s why you don’t have to worry about those who don’t get it Jasmine-chan. You’re already part of our precious family
Mariko also loves Marika as family.
But.
But, Mariko, I feel like there’s a difference between also preferring girls to preferring girls
I speak out my suspicion.
Look, Marika’s quite the docile girl. Maybe, she actually doesn’t want to do it with guys, but she had no choice
There’s also the fact that she got to see her sister, Erica, who had been separated from her for many years.
Since Erica’s my sex slave, maybe she thought that she had no choice but to become my sex slave too even though she doesn’t want to have sex with me.
Speaking of which, whenever I had sex with Marika, it was always with Erica.
Well, it’s because Marika’s got time constraints that she can only come to the mansion on the weekends.
Maybe she’s trying to hide her disgust from having sex with me by doing it together with her beloved sister?
That’s not the case
Tsukiko speaks up.
Marika-san’s just embarrassed to talk about it herself, and since it’s not an area she’s familiar with, I’ll talk instead
She probably hasn’t figured out her preferences yet.
Tsukiko, who can read minds, can explain it objectively.
Marika-san indeed has a strong preference towards women, but her love and respect for Kou-sama are deep. She enjoys her physical contact with Kou-sama. There’s no need to worry about that So Marika isn’t exclusive to liking girls?
Besides, if Marika-san was reluctant with Kou-sama in the first place, she can’t hide it from me
Tsukiko and the Takakura shrine maidens always keep our mental conditions in check.
It’s not just us, but Kyouko-sama’s also very concerned with our problems
I see.
Kyouko-san’s a lesbian, and she checked if the thirteen girl assassins she brought from Southeast Asia aren’t bisexual.
Uhm, I’m sorry
Marika speaks to me.
I truly respect Kou-san, and I won’t forget my gratitude to you, and I’ve sworn to serve Kou-san for the rest of my life
Matusmoto Maki-san stares at Marika.
And, I don’t hate it. I love the time I spend with Erica-san when serving Kou-san. I believe that it’s a precious time for me
You should be clear about it, Marika-oneesama
Erica said.
Erica loves Kou-san. I know that I’m loved, so I have nothing to complain about in my life. I’ll do my best in serving too. Or should I say that I want to learn more Erica smiled at me.
Okay, Onee-sama’s next
I.
Marika’s embarrassed, but she speaks with conviction.
I like Kou-san. I’ll stay by your side forever. No, please let me
Saying that Matsumoto Maki-san’s face turns cloudy.
But.
And, I love Matsumoto Maki-san just as much. I love her. I want to be with Maki-san for the rest of my life
Takahata-san?
Maki-san’s surprised, looking at Marika’s face.
I’m sorry, but I’m a greedy woman. I want Maki-san, but I’ll treasure you. I love you after all
I.
As soon as Matsumoto Maki-san and Marika stare at each other.
No! You can’t do that!
Igarashi Izumi-san shouts, unable to hold it any longer.
Maki’s mine! I won’t give her to you!
She stood up and tried to grab Marika, but.
Clap.
Marika clapped her hand and Igarashi Izumi-san fell to the floor, unconscious.
Igarashi-san?
Matsumoto Maki-san’s surprised, but.
Don’t worry about her. She’s just unconscious
Tsukiko explained.
Oh, while Jasmine-chan and Matsumoto Maki-san are in love with each other, Igarashi-san’s got a one-sided love for Matsumoto Maki-san
Mariko mutters.
Indeed, the line where she asked to come with them because she wants to get to know the TV people is a lie. She’s just worried about Matsumoto Maki-san, and that’s why she came after her Tsukiko knew from the start.
Oh, the classmates know about the predicament of the Matsumoto siblings.
So, after hearing that Marika’s taking the Matsumoto siblings to see someone today, she’s worried about Maki-san and followed along forcibly.
She’s been into Matsumoto Maki-san since they enrolled
Tsukiko said.
So, what’s with that bad getup though?
Mariko asks Tsukiko.
It seems that if Marika introduces Matsumoto Maki-san to someone undesirable, she’d get in between and destroy the conversation
What? I don’t get it
Mariko said, but.
I get that, Igarashi-san’s trying to be the delinquent girl in her own way
I looked at Marika.
What kind of girl Igarashi-san usually is?
Normal, just an ordinary girl. If I recall, her father works at a trading company
I see.
That means, that Igarashi-san’s just a normal young girl who attends a music school. It’s just her vision narrows when it comes to Matsumoto Maki-san that she dressed up stupid like this Yes, her true nature is cute
Tsukiko said.
She also has a strong preference toward women, but she’s not purely lesbian. I think in her case, it’s just a strong longing for someone of the same sex during puberty She admired Matsumoto Maki-san so much that she went off on such a crazy tangent just for her.
And, it’s not just her, Matsumoto Maki-san too
Tsukiko?
She’s not strictly into the same sex. She’s just like Marika-san. She likes women, but she can also love men
Tsukiko looked at Matsumoto Maki-san.
Wake up
Tsukiko calls Igarashi Izumi
Ugh, uu
Igarashi Izumi regained her consciousness.
I’ll take her downstairs and have her wash her makeup
The principal’s office has access to the hidden staircase.
We have enough equipment there that we can confine ourselves for a few days and monitor the mansion and the school.
Of course, that includes toilets and shower rooms.
Tsukiko’s in the Nadeshiko department together with the prostitute cadets, so I guess she’s been in the basement with Minaho-neesan
If you’d please, Tsukiko-san
Minaho-neesan presses the switch hidden in the principal’s desk and the door to the basement opens.
Okay, I think the conversation will go along better without me for a while
The Matsumoto siblings can’t be at ease talking to us if Tsukiko, who can read minds, and control people, remains.
If you’d excuse me then, let’s go
Okay
Tsukiko takes Igarashi Izumi.
It’s our turn to talk now
I look at the Matsumoto siblings who look worried.
I don’t think Matsumoto-san can understand what our family is like unless I tell you how Marika and Erica joined our family
Indeed, I’ll tell them the story
Mariko said.
Go back to your seats. We can’t talk like this
Marika and the Matsumoto siblings are sitting on the floor.
That’s right. Marika-oneesama, Matsumoto-san, take a seat
Erica said with a bright smile.
Matsumoto-san.
Marika looked at Maki-san, then.
I understand. Give us a moment, Miki
Yes, Nee-san
The three returned to their seats.
Well then, let’s start with Erica’s side!
Erica started the conversation with energy.
1398. School Festival Day 2 Chiki Chiki
That’s how Marika-oneesama and I met thanks to Kou-san
Erica gave a brief history of her and Marika’s story.
Yes, I would’ve had to quit high school and become unable to treat my mother’s illness if I didn’t get Kou-san’s help
Marika said.
It’s all because we joined Kou-san’s family. We’re not talking about funding to become a musician we mentioned earlier, but, these are things other people would never do for me. No, I think that some things in the world can’t be done unless it’s with the family Erica-san and I were lucky that Kou-san accepted us. And, Kou-san loves us, his family, and the family also loves him
They’re all precious people to us now. I love our family
Me too. And, I want Matsumoto-san to join our family too
Marika and Erica speak with their best, but.
The Matsumoto siblings look confused.
Oh, our family’s too specific that you can’t convey the image that well.
I’m also in Kou’s family. Tsukiko-san too. Also.
Mariko’s speaking with a bright tone, but.
No, Mariko, that’s far enough. It’s too early to let them meet the whole family
I said and looked at Matsumoto Maki-san.
Matsumoto-san, let’s eat dinner at my place. That’s okay, right? If you want to go home before the curfew, then we can send you off with a car. Marika always goes to school on Monday mornings however I’m hinting that they can stay over.
There should be no problem as Marika always does this and just tell the dorm that she’ll stay out.
As for Miki-san’s, maybe we should contact your mother’s family telling you’ll have dinner outside? Well, if you want, I can have an adult from our family call them, but I don’t think that would cause them to worry Not me
Minaho-neesan smiled wryly.
Unlike me, we have people in our place who are much more well-received. Don’t worry
Katsuko-nee or Nagisa can talk it out with Matsumoto Miki-san’s family.
But if it’s Minaho-neesan, she’ll definitely get mistaken for kidnapping them as soon as she says We have your girl in custody
Also, do you know where your grandfather is right now?
I asked.
We’ll take care of the trouble first. It’s nothing much to us anyway
We just need their grandfather to give up on his desire to take control of his granddaughters.
If not, the Matsumoto siblings can’t be at ease
No, uhm, but.
Matsumoto Maki-san looks at me.
We, haven’t decided whether we’ll join your family or not
We haven’t decided yet, and we can’t decide. We still have a lot we don’t know
Miki-san speaks her unease.
That’s something else. But when it comes to joining the family, that’s where we’ll continue supporting you two until you become professionals
I looked straight into their eyes and replied.
Although, your problem with your grandfather is something that needs fixing right away. Otherwise, Maki-san will have to quit high school, and Miki-san will have to sell her violin.
Hearing that, Miki-san looks at her treasured violin.
Therefore, we’re cleaning up the problems first. Also, we’re taking our compensation
How do we pay it back?
Maki-san looks at me worriedly.
That’s for later. This is all too sudden for me too
I’ve already decided to take these beautiful sisters.
Marika also wants her, and the sisters have a good personality.
I think that it’s good for all of us if we let these girls join the family.
However, we can put that discussion for later.
Anyway, we want to fix your Grandfather’s issues first. Matsumoto-san, should we move on?
I ask for their confirmation.
Miki?
Maki-san looks at her sister with unease.
Uhm, as for the compensation, do we have to pay only if it all goes well?
Miki-san asks.
Oh, she knows. What a clever girl.
That. You don’t need to compensate for anything if it fails. I won’t tell you to pay for all the necessary expenses. I can guarantee you that
Nee-san, if that’s the case, we should make the request
She decides quickly as she hears my promise.
right, then, if you’d please
Maki-san bows her head.
I
We can’t just ask Jii-chan if it’s a drugstore chain owner, right?
I asked Mariko.
Indeed. Kouzuki-sama’s position in the financial world is too high that it might not go through
He’s the first generation who grew a large drugstore chain.
If he faces someone from the nobility, especially the Kouzuki house, he might just rebel and the conversation gets complicated.
I don’t think our Torii electronics made deals with the drugstore chain, but I’m sure Momoko-oneesama knows someone who has business with them
Kaan Momoko-neechan.
Momoko-neechan runs her own online shopping company, and she knows various business owners through the parties in the business world and in the Kaan group.
I’m hoping to get a meeting with Matsumoto-san’s grandfather tonight in some hotel
Then.
If you go through the surface line, then it’ll take so much time that you won’t get that far
Minaho-neesan said.
True, Mariko will contact Momoko-neechan, ask Momoko-neechan to introduce us to someone who knows Matsumoto-san’s grandfather, and then, introducing us to that person, it won’t end today Yes, Kou. At times like this, just go directly through him from behind the scenes
Minaho-neesan looked at the Matsumoto siblings.
You girls have your grandfather’s contact number, don’t you?
yes, I have it on my phone
Matsumoto Maki-san replies.
Then, give it to me, I’ll talk to your grandfather. It’ll be a little intimidating, but it’s inevitable in your situation
Minaho-neesan then goes back to me.
You don’t have any significant information that can make an impact on Matsumoto-san. But, I do know the names of people who may have that kind of information
So we’re going to use that name to reel him?
Yes. I’ll let him know that I have a good deal for the Matsushita chain. Saying that it’ll be beneficial for Matsumoto-san’s corporate group to know that information, and it would create significant damage if they remain ignorant Minaho-neesan.
For example, I can tell them that a well-selling drug from a certain pharmaceutical manufacturer that Matsumoto-san’s chain sells actually has a major problem and major side effects. However, it’s kept under the wraps by the political and business circles. If I tell him that he can find out what drug it is before the information is leaked to the press, I’m sure he’ll be on board But, the Matsushita drugstore just sells regular medicine, right? I don’t think that a pharmaceutical scandal would affect the chain that much
Mariko rebuts.
It would be the manufacturer’s responsibility. Matsumoto-san would just be a victim as he only trusted the manufacturer to put the product on the store shelves
Minaho-neesan laughs.
Mariko-san, you don’t understand the mindset of company owners like Matsumoto-san. Matsumoto-san grew the drugstore chain in his generation, see? A manager like that would want to know everything about the drugs sold in his store. And I’m assuming that he’s a licensed pharmacist, right?
Yes, Grandfather graduated with a pharmacy degree and he has a license
Matsumoto Maki-san replies.
Someone like him would feel responsible for every drug he sells in his store. So, he would want the information saying that this or that drug is dangerous. and if he removes it from the store before the media went public with it, then he could use it as an advertisement, saying that he knew that the drug was dangerous. He could brag to the other owners that he knew about it before others So it’s about pride?
Mariko’s shocked.
It’s important to have a sense of superiority if you’re a rising business owner
I see.
I’m from the other side, and I’m quite famous there. If Matsumoto-san does a little research, he’ll figure out who I am. And, it becomes a position where he can gather information from our side Minaho-neesan’s an owner of a brothel that serves the big names in politics and business.
If he continues to doubt me, then I can just bring a big name from the pharmacy industry that Matsumoto-san knows. I can tell him that they’re my client and that the big name told me the story, then Matsumoto-san will believe me. Then, I’ll ask him to come to the hotel so I can give the name of the specific manufacturer and the name of the drug in detail, Matsumoto-san will come over But, would the company owner come by himself?
Mariko continues to argue further, but.
He will. We’re not a company like the Kouzuki or Kaan group, or your family’s Torii Electronics. As a business owner, he thinks that he guides the company he grew himself, so he’ll come. He won’t leave it to others. Well, he’ll bring a couple of secretaries, but we’re only interested in meeting the man himself And as long as we can meet him, we can just change his mind using the Miko power.
So he doesn’t try to take control of his granddaughters again.
We’ll use the hotel in front of the station. That’s one of the hotels that Kouzuki group doesn’t use
Right, we’re cleaning this up as the Kuromori house.
Then, I’ll make the call, give me the number. Don’t worry, the phone here is a secure line, and I won’t tell Matsumoto-san where I got the number from
Minaho-neesan told the sisters.
Then, we’re going back to the mansion for now. Matsumoto-san can come too. That’s for the better, right?
Right, I told them that they can have dinner at our place, but.
The Matsumoto siblings should see our family as soon as possible.
Marika-san and Erica-san, you don’t mind going back to the mansion with us, right?
Yes, thank you
I’ll take care of Matsumoto-san so she doesn’t worry
Marika and Erica replied.
Then, I’ll return to the mansion too. There’s Matsumoto-san and the girls, but Minaho-san, can you let me watch your call with their grandfather?
Mariko wants to spectate as Minaho-neesan does her schemes.
I don’t mind, as long as you don’t get in the way
I won’t obstruct! I’m only observing for future reference!
Mariko smiles in excitement.
In that case, the remaining group would be me, my bodyguard, Kurose Anju, and.
Everyone, Igarashi-san’s ready now
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