in this weird situation.
Exposing the secrets of their family with us surrounding them.
Erica-san and her mother accept that fact.
That’s all because Tsukiko uses her Miko power to loosen their thoughts.
She’s not pushing her power that strongly, just creating a space where they don’t notice the weirdness, and stop them from focusing on the odd stuff.
Then, Erica-san, you’re okay with that?
Nei makes double sure.
Yes, I understand
Having no choice, Erica-san replies with her small voice.
Erica-san doesn’t hate her parents.
Knowing that there was no ill will from not telling her the truth.
She doesn’t want her parents to worry.
Well then, as for the response we will give Erica-san’s father.
Nei proposed;
Since the father thinks that it’s his sperm and the wife’s egg fertilized to make the baby, let’s just summarize the reason that Erica-san ran away because she found out that she’s born from a surrogate mother
That’s.
That she’s born from a different womb. But, she’s shocked because her parents didn’t tell them. Let’s push it with that reasoning
Right. I think that’s the most suitable explanation for my husband
The mother said.
What about you Erica-san?
I don’t mind
Erica-san replies feebly.
Well then, Tsukiko-san, please unsuspend the father
Certainly
I see. So that’s how it is. So, my daughter.
The father accepted Nei and his wife’s explanation.
Indeed. It must’ve been shocking for Erica to know about the surrogate mother
Kouzuki SS looked up Takahata Youko-san’s current home
Shou-neechan said.
Yes. My late father was in charge of everything until the time of Erica’s birth, and it’s been 14 years since then and neither my wife nor I thanked Takahata-san for being Erica’s surrogate mother. I want to bring Erica now that she’s grown up and say hi to her at least
The father says, but.
No, Erica-san probably want to meet Takahata-san alone, not with her father and mother
Nei said with a smile.
I mean, let’s look at it this way, Erica-san’s surrogate mother, Takahata Youko-san, is also her mother
Right.she did give birth to her
Momoko-neechan said.
Oh, it’s not like we’re blaming Erica-san’s mother at all! It’s just how Erica-san feels
No, I can understand what you’re trying to say
The mother looked at Erica-san.
Indeed. We’re indebted to her for giving birth to Erica. I can understand why Erica wants to meet her
Right. If that’s the case, we shouldn’t come with her. It will make it easier for Erica
The father said.
Tsukiko’s pressing them to feel that way.
We’ll arrange the meeting with Takahata-san
Shou-neechan told the couple.
Thank you, Seki-san. Also, Erica
The father looked at his daughter.
Anyway, I apologize for keeping secrets from you. It’s as you can see. I’m sorry. But, I told you everything that we need to tell you. So, please come back home Erica
That’s right, Erica. Say thanks to Kaan-sama, Kouzuki-sama, and Kuromori-sama, and come home
However, Erica-san.
uhm, that.
To live with people who aren’t her real parents.
Erica-san is hesitating.
Erica-san is still in a state of confusion. Therefore, we’d shelter her in our home for tonight
Ruriko who’s been quiet all this time said.
But, won’t she cause trouble?
The father fears becoming indebted to the Kouzuki house.
Please do not mind it. Onii-sama, she’s okay, right?
Yeah, of course,
Erica-san will become my sex slave later.
It’s too late to say that she’s causing trouble. I believe that it’s better for Erica-san’s mental state to stay with Ruriko for tonight instead of returning home
Momoko-neechan said.
The father looked at his wife.
Then, shall we?
I agree. It might get worse if we force Erica to come home now
The mother looked at Erica-san worriedly.
By the way, Anna-san
I said.
Yes, what is it?
Shou-neechan.I mean, Seki-san told me that you need to sell some of the stocks that Erica-san inherited from her Grandfather because of your business, don’t you?
Yes, it is as you say
The father gives me a suspicious look.
So, could you not sell them to the stock market but to me instead? Of course, I don’t mind if the price is the same in the market
To you?
The father’s surprised.
Oh, although I say that, I’m talking about Kouzuki SS
Grandfather entrusted running the Kouzuki SS to Onii-sama
Ruriko explained.
Kouzuki Kakka gave Kouzuki SS to you?
That’s an unbelievable story.
Kouzuki SS specializes in security for the nobility and companies, and it’s also Kouzuki house’s private army.
It’s not something that a high-schooler like me should manage.
Of course, Shou-neechan, oh wait, it’s Seki-san, she’s the one managing the company, but. You know that I’m Misuzu’s fiance, right?
Of course
They’re the representative auditor specializing in large corporations, so he should be catching news when it comes to the latest information in the nobility.
Jii-chan, no, Kouzuki Kakka still wants me to learn how to manage the business. And then, well, in Kouzuki SS. Shou-nee-no, Seki-san is there as my overseer, and I can train myself without the various nobility watching over
I continue to make a story.
With that said, Jii-chan will get angry at me unless I make a profit using Kouzuki SS. So.
I look at the father.
I heard that the stocks in Erica-san’s possession that are about to be put in the market all belong to stable companies. Stocks that are valuable and have expected dividend
It is as you say
The father nods.
Those are stocks that you can’t expect to drop significantly. I can assert that
And if Kouzuki SS were to possess those stocks, then it will be a good thing
Indeed. Instead of saving up cash in the company, it’s better to own stocks instead
So, why don’t I.I mean, Kouzuki SS take it all?
The father thinks.
Well, that means that Kouzuki house will own it?
Indeed. It’s in the Kouzuki SS so it’s not the Kuromori house. Kouzuki SS will be the company owning it
Kuromori house is an underground company, but, Kouzuki house is on the surface.
That sounds good. If that’s the case, I’ll sell it to the Kouzuki house
Good
With that said, Shou-neechan
I know. I’ll take care of the rest
I don’t know much about stock trading and stuff.
Okay, that’s one thing cleaned up
I looked at Tsukiko.
Certainly
Tsukiko clapped her hands.
!
Hauu!
She used her Miko power to suspend the couple once again.
Their time is paused.
why?
Erica-san looked at me panicking.
Father and Mother are already.
Yeah, we’re already done talking to Anna Kenichirou and his wife. That’s good. But, we still have one more thing to finish
I said.
The lawyer of Erica-san’s late grandfather
Erica-san’s late grandfather gave out secret instructions in his will.
That is, for him to pretend to be managing Erica-san’s inheritance, and then send over Takahata Youko-san’s pension from the dividend coming from the stocks.
Oh, speaking of which, I recall that the lawyer’s already here, right?
Momoko-neechan recalled.
He’s already here, isn’t he? Shou-neechan
Yes, he’s standing by on the other room.
As expected of Shou-neechan
Well then, call him over here
Okay
Shou-neechan goes out of the room and instructed her subordinates.
This room doesn’t allow any reception to leak out, so.
She has to open the door, go outside, and give orders personally.
There’s an extension telephone, but since it’s inside the hotel, it could be intercepted.
Wait a second, is it okay to call him over here like this?
Momoko-neechan points at the couple whose thoughts are on pause.
If he sees these two in that state, he might misunderstand that we forced them to some drugs or something, right?
It’s okay, he won’t see it
I looked at Tsukiko.
Yes, Certainly
Tsukiko read the thoughts in my head and replied.
Oh, you’re going to use her power so he doesn’t see them
Momoko-neechan understood.
On the other hand, Erica-san’s looking at her parents, thinking.
Then, call him over
Shou-neechan opens the door to the corridor.