Minaho-neesan gives the impression that it was Shirasaka Sousuke’s decision.
.I see. If that is what you say
Old man Ichikawa reluctantly consents.
Then, we will be waiting in the principal’s office 11 AM tomorrow!
Please wait.Please give the phone to Maika
Minaho-neesan handed the phone to Maika.
Hello.It’s Maika!
Maika.It’s just for tonight.I’ll definitely save you tomorrow! You don’t need to worry that much, I’m fine! Everyone’s a good people.They’re really kind to me! .When we come back, Ojii-chan will listen to everything Maika wants. I’ll buy you anything you want! Maika doesn’t need anything! Oh right. You haven’t told Onee-chan about Maika, don’t you? That’s right.I haven’t talked to Yukino just as you have told me. I also forbid Youko to speak. I’m glad.If Onee-chan starts complaining, it won’t end! .Are you sure you haven’t experienced any cruelty? Are you okay? I was scared at first.I thought that they’ll hurt me.but I’m fine. I’m getting along with everyone! Anyway.Endure for a while, I’ll take you home tomorrow! Un.Sorry, Ojii-chan. I made you worry No it’s fine.I’ll do anything for your sake!
The old man stopped talking.
Geez, make that kind of voice Ojii-chan. I’m really sorry. Maika’s sorry for being a bad girl. I’m sorry!
Maika’s holding tears in her eyes.
No.Sousuke-kun’s at fault. Maika didn’t do anything wrong!
That’s not it.Maika’s really a bad girl! That’s why this happened! Sorry! Ojii-chan, I’m sorry!
Maika cried.
As expected.a middle school girl’s heart will be crushed by a situation like right now.
.Yoshi-kun
Megu pushes my back.
.Un I embraced Maika’s body. Maika’s body trembled for a moment then relaxed afterwards. Minaho-neesan took the phone from Maika.
Ichikawa-sama.would that be okay?
.Yes, understood. I’ll leave Maika to you She won’t get any discomfort! Can you have her call her mother later? Sadly.It’s about time we move from our current location. I think it’s about time Ichikawa-sama learns where we are right now. .Yes. I know which hotel you are right now
He’s able to check it in such a short time.
Therefore.We will be moving to a different location. I’m sorry but there will be no contact until tomorrow, please understand
I see.You’re from the underground. You see through all of our cards Isn’t Ichikawa-sama the same?
Minaho-neesan counterattacks.
Then.I will look forward to seeing you tomorrow
.I will say it again, I leave Maika to you .Yes. We will try to return her safely!
Minaho-neesan hang up the phone.
Margo, Katsuko.What do you think?
Minaho-neesan has asked the opinion of the two immediately.
It’s a 50-50 right now.They don’t seem to be lying, but. I think they have already prepared a rescue team for Maika-chan. They don’t trust Minaho’s words
But.I think that it is a good restrain on Shirasaka family. But, I don’t think that the head of Shirasaka house will give up on Shirasaka Sousuke just from the advice of Ichikawa-sama. No, in this case, it’s enough to just have Shirasaka house and Ichikawa house having an awkward relationship. It will be a groundwork for the future.
.I see
But.They already know which hotel we’re in
Well.we purposely used the hotel telephone to be found out
Eh.Margo-san?
Even if she introduces herself as Kuromori Minahothere’s no way to confirm it you know? If we make call in this hotel.they can immediately discover the relationship o Minaho and this hotel.It will be a proof that the person calling is reallyKuromori Minaho Well, that won’t be a complete evidence Is that how it is?
Also.Ichikawa-san doesn’t know that we’re being surrounded by a crime syndicate in this hotel. If he does, he won’t make that kind of reaction. He’ll be able to use it as a card for negotiations Margo-san explained.
Anyway.we’re going to escape fro here. The situation would only turn worse if we stay in here.
Minaho-neesan said
Un.He knows that we’re in this hotel all this time. Ichikawa-san’s subordinates will be coming over in addition to the people who are surrounding us outside.the people of Shirasaka house will come when Ichikawa-san contacts them. We would lose our means of escape than now.
.Then, let’s get out of the room. Everyone, get ready
Margo-san and Katsuko-san closes their laptops when Minaho-neesan said that.
Megu gathers the luggage.
.Maika, are you okay?
I asked Maika while embracing her.
.Maika.
Un.I’m already fine Onii-san.
.Even though it’s a lie.
Maika’s body is still trembling. I know as I’m holding her. I kissed Maika’s lips.
.?!
Maika got surprised for a moment, but still, she accepted my tongue.
Maika’s trembling stopped while our tongues twined with each other.
When we part our lips, Maika sighed out.
.Puha! That’s cruel, Onii-san.
What is? .You forcibly kissed Maika .You hate it? No.But, I want you to tell it when you’re going to do it Then, I’m going to do it again .Eh? .I’m kissing you .Got it
We kissed once again.
We go down to the second floor using a business use elevator.
Then, we returned to the underground facility using the secret elevator from a while ago. Does this basement have a secret passage leading somewhere?
When this hotel was built.All of the blocks have been redeveloped
Minaho-neesan told us while walking the long corridor.
Therefore the underground of the infrastructures are connected with the neighboring buildings
i see.
Then, there’s a passage for maintenance?
When I asked.
No way.If there’s that sort of passage, they’ll surely know that there’s a lopehole
Margo-san laughs.
They’ll be able to come freely from the other buildings then
.eeh?
Then.Where are we going?
Well you see
Margo-san, opens the iron door on the way of the corridor.
Inside is.a wide spaced machine room. There’s big pipes on the wall and ceilings. Is this electricity, gas, or water?It’s hard to know. There are pipes where people can walk through as well.
There’s four big pipes here
.Yes One of them is a fake
.Fake?
Actually, it’s not connected with the other pipes. It connect straight to the next building.
We’re going in here
Margo-san removed the cover of one of the pipes.
I see, we can enter here. Margo-san crawls ahead with a flashlight in hand.
The floor is curved circular so walk carefully. There are holes here and there so don’t worry about oxygen shortage. It’s dark so take care
We go through a narrow space that would seem to hit adult on the head when they stand up.
The air feels bad in the pipe. It has a bad smell. Margo-san goes ahead while lighting the front. Katsuko-nee is having troubles since she’s carrying a laptop and baggage on both shoulders. Megu and Maika are walking ahead of me holding hands. Megu is holding the shopping back with her dress. Maika’s holding a small luggage. I advance while holding the three bags we brought from Megu’s house. Minaho-neesan from the endmost light up our steps with a flashlight. We advanced through the pipe for 20 minutes. Finally, Margo-san finds the exit.
Un.This is the exit
Margo-san goes out the pipe by herself.
As expected, it’s dark here too.
.It’s okay. Come out one by one
We get out one by one as told.
We’re in the underground machine room of a different building it seems. I can hear vibrating sounds in the dark space.
Everyone’s out.I think the exit is this way
Again, Margo-san advances in the dark.
We reached an iron door again. It’s not locked.It opened immediately. Though the next room is dark as well.