Yeah.they’re not bad girls but they’re doing their best, desperately. But, I think that this shouldn’t go on
I feel it desperately.
It’s true that I made the junction and have gathered thefamilybut. I think that the family should get along with each other without me from now on
Actually.It’s getting into that direction.
Megu and Mana are now talking to people they haven’t talked much with before. Misuzu will no longer stick out only herself anymore, I think.
So.With everyone becoming a properfamilysupporting each other.I’m no longer needed
.No longer needed?
Ruriko’s puzzled
That’s right. Right now, when everyone’s lonely and have no one else to fill their heart, they come to my by chance you see. The family’s working properly, so if anyone wants someone to ease their minds, then instead of me, they should go with better people.
I.
you.you do know that you’re a defective person don’t you?
Yukino smiles.
I do. I have nothing after all
Great. If you don’t know even that I won’t be able hold back anymore
Yeah.for Yukino who was raped by me and made her life miserable.
Whatever I say is useless.
Of course you know that you’re a bastard beyond saving so you’d better die quickly!
Yeah.I
I’m someone who should die.
For Misuzu, Megu, Mana.I think that I’d better die here now. Even if I die, I know that Minaho-neesan will help them out.Even Jii-chan won’t abandon his family as he made a promise.
I don’t know what’s in Jii-chan’s mind but.
Kouzuki Shigetaka is a person who would do as he promised.
Rather, if I die here.those girls would be able to break through.I thought that it might be better. No, it’s not like I really want to die. But, I just think about it.
Right now, I’m no longer needed in thefamiliy
Minaho-neesan speaks.
What do you think about Michi-san?
Katsuko-nee tells me.
Michi’s already fine. She’ll live confidently as a martial artist. I don’t think that she needs to depend on Misuzu or me anymore. Even now, she’s standing on her feet right now
Reika-oneesan? Reika.she wants people who can be herfamilyit’s not that she wants to be mywoman If she’s accepted by everyone, I think it’ll be fine
What about Ruriko-san?
Ruriko speaks up before I could answer.
Onii-sama has spoken to me honestly so Ruriko will also talk. As I said earlier, I thought that I don’t mind it even if Misuzu-oneesama and I serve Onii-sama together. I think that it’s a good option to protect the Kouzuki house. But, deep inside my heart.there’s the feeling ofIf Onii-sama dies here right now.
Ruriko.
In this case.I understood that Misuzu-oneesama’s heart well. I think that there will be no objection in the future where Misuzu-oneesama and I join up raising Kouzuki house. I’ll never be hostile. I love Misuzu-oneesama Yeah.
Up until now, they just distrust each other because they don’t know each other’s hearts well but. Misuzu and Ruriko now have built a relationship of trust between their hearts.
Therefore.Onii-sama is unnecessary for the relationship of Misuzu-oneesama and I. I know that Misuzu-oneesama loves Onii-sama from the bottom of her heart.I respect that however. If Onii-sama died at this stage.there will be another alternative, I thought That’s right.
Eliminating the men who has the ambition to dominate Kouzuki house.they will not allow partners who are participating in the management of the corporate group. Kouzuki house is co-governed by Misuzu and Ruriko. Going that far is good. But, for Ruriko.it doesn’t have to be me. Far from me who she doesn’t know. She’d rather come looking for a man with good lineage and family.without ambition. This plan is more robust and perfect.
Yeah.you’re right. I get that
As expected, I should die here.
If I die.it feels like the storms here and there will be able to settle peacefully
.Onii-sama
What, Ruriko?
Ruriko’s puzzled. Her face is pale.
I was speaking horrible things to Onii-sama with the purpose of making you angry
.What?
Onii-sama is really thinking about Misuzu-oneesama and I, even the entire Kouzuki house
Because.isn’t it meaningless if you’re not happy? You also think of me asfamilydon’t you? Isn’t that obvious? When.Since when?
.What?
Since when did you start thinking of me as yourfamily?
No, I don’t clearly remember since when but, From when I started calling Ruriko without the-sanI’ve already made the resolve Made the resolve? Yeah.’She already belongs in myfamily I must make her happy’ I thought!
I’ve made my resolution
In the end.your head always lacks of your own happiness!
.Minaho-neesan?
Now then, here’s the last question.what do you intend to do with us, Katsuko, Nagisa, Nei and me.
The four ladies look at me.
well.but, Minaho-neesan and others are strong so you’re fine without me right?
Minaho-neesan leaks a sigh.
It’s a good opportunity so let me tell you. Didn’t I tell you before? Whatever happens, at least one woman won’t leave you
yeah
True.I think she did say that
It’s about that.when you weren’t here, I made a decision with Katsuko and Nagisa
.Decision?
If ever you died, the woman closest to you among us three, would die with you
.What?
We’ll never let you die alone.
does that mean?
It’s fine, the remaining two will do the rest. They’ll take care of Misuzu-san, Megumi-san and Mana-san. Michi-san, Reika-oneesan, and Ruriko-san and Yoshiko-san too
That’s right.Only the one closest to you will follow you to your death That’s what we have decided on
Minaho-neesan.Katsuko-nee.Nagisa!
But, Nagisa.What about Mao-chan
As for Mao.I can leave her to Minaho-san and Katsuko No.but That’s all under the assumption that you are dead.It won’t happen if you’re alive though!
Nagisa looks at me with tears in her eyes.
I’ll follow too! If Yo-chan dies, I’m not included in the talk of those three!
.Nei-san?
I don’t want to see my brother die first. If Yo-chan dies then I’ll die too. I’ve decided it long ago!
Nei-san smiles.
Therefore, you absolutely mustn’t die!
.Katsuko-nee
Katsuko-nee speaks to Ruriko.
I confess.Nagisa and I and Ojou-sama were former prostitutes
.Prostitutes?
Ruriko has restricted sexual knowledge because of Jii-chan
She probably doesn’t know what a prostitute is.
I was forcibly kidnapped by a bad guy.and made to work like a slave. For many years
.My
Ruriko’s surprised.
I thought that my ordinary happiness won’t ever come anymore. It was my dream to make a bakery but.I thought that it was just an illusion, never possible to realize it
.Katsuko-nee
Because.my mind and body have been completely defiled.I wondered if this tattered me could continue living. I had no qualification to be loved by anyone, I even thought that I shouldn’t love anyone. I’m a defiled woman .That’s not true
In those desperate days of mine.I managed to keep myself just because I wanted to make a bakery Until I met you.
.Me?
You found the worth in this dirty woman. It’s only you. Without you, I’m no good. I’ll return to a despaired woman who’s heart is drowning
.Katsuko-nee
I’m the same. I was able to turn a new leaf and started a flower shop, I was still in despair. My past has been eating away my heart. Especially Mao’s existence.
.Nagisa?
Mao is my treasure. I can endure any hardships just for her. But.that girl isn’t someone I wish to bear. That has stuck in my heart.
Mao-chan’s father is unknown.
Nagisa as a prostitute.she was raped by a lot of men without contraception, and got pregnant with a child.
I’ve tried.worked hard multiple times to be in love. I also registered in marriage consultations. I even had matchmakings. But.no matter how lovely the person I met, I wasn’t able to talk everything about Mao. No.even myself Nagisa trembles