Then.
Bravo! That’s fascinating! As usual, Matsuzawa-san’s a versatile entertainer
A man in a white suit coming from the blind spot from our seats appears while clapping his hands.
Everyone, I’m very sorry for the fuss, it’s just a small joke. Please do not mind it
This man is in the latter half of his thirties. With a slender face and swept-back hair, he looks slim at first but his body is quite trained.
Who?
Kana-senpai asks Mariko with a small voice.
I don’t know either
If Mariko doesn’t know him then he’s not a man who appears in parties of political and business circles.
The man comes to our table.
Misawa-sensei, Matsuzawa-san, please return to your tables
He told the two old men.
what’s with you? i’ll have you know that I’m a member of the Diet?
Misawa seems displeased.
Yes, of course, I’m aware. Therefore, please do recognize your rudeness before this aggravates
The man said.
I am this, after all,
The man said and handed Misawa his business card.
!
Misawa’s startled.
I do need to talk to these people by all means. I’m very sorry to ask but please hand over your seats
Misawa;
matsuzawa-san, L-Let’s go back 1. An honest mind
Matsuzawa’s still under Yomi’s control.
It will be gone in three hours. So, you don’t have to worry about it
Yomi pushed a new instruction into Matsuzawa where she says that it only lasts for three hours.
is that so? Are you telling the truth? Yes, of course,
Yomi smiled at Matsuzawa.
hey, let’s go, Matsuzawa-kun Second, a reflecting mind!
Matsuzawa comes back with Misawa to their table while reciting the prison’s five precepts.
However, they’re not leaving the tea lounge.
The secretary and the subordinates look at our table.
The swept-back hair man didn’t mind them and;
Well then, may I take a seat?
The man asks.
Not to Mariko.
That means, he knows about Kuromori Kou.
No. Don’t sit
I look into the man’s eyes and replied.
Oh my? That’s a cold response. You seem troubled from what the Diet member is doing so I came over to help you out
The man said.
Really? I do think that you’re the one who sent over the two into our tables
It’s all planned out.
I should think that way.
What are you talking about? Isn’t it all just a coincidence? The Diet members were just there, and I was just over there. How can one plan everyone’s presence here?
Mariko came up with the plan on coming to this hotel and it wasn’t planned beforehand.
However.
Men always do the same thing no matter how old they are
Suddenly, Kana-senpai speaks up.
Those old men from earlier are no different from the high-school boys trying to pick us up. There are always two sets of boys trying to pick you up. They do their best trying to attract the interest of the girls saying If you come with us, you’ll be having fun
Speaking of which, Kouzuki Satoshi also does that two set groups to persuade women.
They’re old, wearing expensive suits, and have high status and yet their heads are just like high-school boys
Mariko said.
And this is as expected. Here comes the guy who pushes out the persistent boys and tries to pick up the girls himself
She glared at the man.
Uncle, have you done this ever since you were in high school? you, stop it
Mariko stops her.
Hahaha, what a lively lass. I don’t hate it
He smiled at Mariko.
Either way, name yourself. It does seem like you already know ours
Mariko said. The man;
He takes out another business card and puts it in front of us.
Shimada Seijuurou-san?
That’s what’s written on his business card.
There’s no title, telephone number, nor email address.
You showed a different one to the Diet members, right? It has a different color
Kana-senpai points out.
Yes, that’s because I bring out different business cards depending on the people I talk to What’s with that? Well, that’s the kind of person he is
I hold Kana-senpai back and said.
Isn’t that your job?
Using different business cards means that.
Furthermore, using a business card that scared a Diet member and had him leave, means;
This guy works for greater power.
Anyways, I’ll be sitting. We can’t talk while I’m standing
Shimada sits down without permission.
Now then, well, you’re the daughter of the shrine maiden of the Takakura shrine, aren’t you? If I recall, you’re Takakura Yomiko-san
Shimada looked at Yomi and said.
You seem to be inside my head already? You should know what I desire, then
Yomi trembles.
Well, you see, that was an amazing ability. To think that you showed such a very interesting demonstration like that
His objective is Miko power.
To ascertain, he sent over the Diet member to us.
Perhaps, it’s not just him in this hotel.
This man’s subordinates, no, this guy’s probably just another subordinate.
Anyway, he should have us surrounded.
He used several people, had Misawa discover Mariko, and recommended them to come to our table.
Someone plotted this.
It’s okay. I came here prepared as a negotiator and volunteered to be one. It’s already assumed that you can read my mind just like Matsuzawa
Shimada smiled.
So, what do you want from us?
I asked.
I’ll get straight to the point. We believe that it’s not a good idea for you to have Yomiko-san and her sisters, people with special abilities, for yourselves
I knew it.
We believe that there are more places suitable for the use of this splendid power. Yes, we’re talking about protecting the interests of the state or bring lasting peace to the world Are you someone from the government?
Mariko asks.
I wonder? I can’t speak of it
Shimada smiled.
What do you think Yomi-san?
Mariko asks. Yomi;
Yes, uhm, perhaps
She read Shimada’s mind and said.
The Japanese nation wants Yomi-chan’s power?
Kana-senpai whispers.
I think that’s it
Mariko said.
If we’re to use this power in politics and diplomacy, it will show extravagant results
You can read the minds of the people you negotiate and make them do what you tell them.
You can even change their memories.
There’s nothing as almighty as this.
Yes, we believe that the power of the Takakura shrine maidens should be used for the benefit of the citizens.no, for the benefit of all humanity on earth
Shimada Smiles.
However.
This guy.he’s different
Ai muttered.
I feel the same way.
So.
Haiji beat him up Yes!
Haiji leaves her seat and kicks Shimada’s head.
What? Kyaa!
Shimada’s kicked in the head and fell on the floor.
The tea lounge turned noisy.
why is Torii house’s bodyguard?
Oh, Shimada doesn’t know that Haiji’s my woman.
He never expected Haiji to attack him from my command.
Haiji shut him up Yessir!
Haiji kicks Shimada in succession.
After the second hit, Shimada’s already guarding with his arms.
do you even know what will happen if you do this to me? Hai! Hai! Hai! Hai!
Shimada’s going defensive from Haiji’s successive kicks.
hey, do something!
Shimada shouts not at us but to someone in the tea lounge.
I knew it, he has friends with him.
Then.
Okay, that’s enough.
Ten people jumped in the tea lounge at the same time.
Yes, everyone please calm down, we’re sorry for the fuss!
A short woman wearing a trench coat and a flat cap show a police badge as she walks in front and showed it to everyone.