Mana greeted loudly.
yoshida Megumi.nice to meet you
Rivalling Mana.Megu also introduced herself asYoshida
I’m Yoshida Nei! Nice to meet you!
Nei-san too.
No, is this okay? Since we’ve got Cesario Viola’s case.we shouldn’t give out our real name.
Are you all sisters?
Kanako-san asks in surprise.
That’s right!
Nei-san happily lied.
Ah, that one’s different!
Mana points at her sister.
.Err .What should I do? It’s bad if the nameShirasakaappears here. As expected, people from Shirasaka family won’t be coming after the fuss they made yesterday. In a place where it’s only celebrities.If someone calls themselvesShirasaka, everyone would think that it’s related toShirasaka house Then, when I’m hesitating.
This person is Kishima KurokoYellow Stripe Black Dress!
Michi said.
Wait.Michi Isn’t that just how she looks!
.i’m Kishima
Yukino greets Kanako-san.
Then, can’t be helped. Yukino’s Kishima Kurokohere.
Kishima-san’s quite an oddball so don’t mind her! She’s lived in foreign countries for long!
Nei-san warns.
She’s a returnee?
Kanako-san asks Nei-san.
Yes, she is.she’s been living in the republic of Val Verde1 for ten years until last year!
Where is that place?
.Then, This one’s Kuromori Kounosuke-san
Michi points at me and said.
.why? But.it would be strange to deny it here. Michi doesn’t look like she’d say a joke. Hey, can’t be helped.
.I’m Kuromori
I bow my head.
Kanako-san’s father is Horaguchi Fumiya an actor
Misuzu introduced her.
Is that so? My father’s a fan!
Megu speak out loudly.
My father.she means her foster father.
Thank you very much
Kanako-san seems to be used to this kind of reaction.
Oh, is that so? I also look at Horaguchi-san’s movies
Even Nei-san said that so he must be a famous actor.
I don’t know about him though. I hardly watch television nor movies.
Kanako-san.how old are you right now?
Nei-san asks.
Fifteen years old.I’m on my third year in middle school
Eh.she’s that young?
She’s very mature so I thought she’s at the same age as Misuzu.
I’m 18 years old but I’m in second year in high school. Don’t ask why
Nei-san said with a laugh
This girl, him and me are in first year high school
Megu points at Yukino and me then said
I’m in second year middle school! You’re 15 years old so you’re in the same year as Kudou-san, right?
Misuzu-san’s in second year high school.
Ages from 14 to 18 have gathered.
Then, shall we all work on this pamphlet?
Misuzu who’s the oldest speaks.
How many is it?
3500 copies
Wow.that’s a lot.
With this number, we’ll be finished immediately
Misuzu said
Where should we work?
Megu asked.
Saito-san said that the desk there will do
Looking at it.there are several desks for reception lined up.
Then, let’s go there
Ah, I’ll take the cart
I push the cart in Kanako-san’s place
Sorry.Kuromori-san
Kanako-san said.
Oh right, I’mKuromori-sanright now.
We can line up on the seats
Mana and Megu runs in short steps then heads to the desk.
Hey, Kuroko, come here!
As usual, Mana’s harsh with her sister.
Placing the pamphlets on the table.
We only have to fold it into two, right?
Yes, that will do Will there be a fold-in tuck today? Yes. From what I’ve heard.Yoshinaga-san’s starring stage.Emiko-chan’s movie will be inserted it seems. There might be others however Should we do that too? Ah, Yoshinaga-san and Emiko-san have their managers take care of it and they seem to fold it themselves. It won’t arrive until 5 o’clock
As expected of the class of Konpeki style.
There are apprentices who are doing business entertainment related. Then.
Kanako-san! It’s about time for yourstage rehearsal!
Another girl in Yukata comes from the stage.
Eh, Manami-chan? I thought my turn shouldn’t be coming yet!
Mayumi-chan and Toshiko-chan’s dance took more time than expected.Akira-san’sDojiji2was decided to be postponed Therefore, Kanako-san and mylight adjustmentis moved ahead.grandmother said Light adjustment.shouldn’t we be wearing proper costumes? That’s right. It seems that they have to check the color adjustment. Make-up is okay so you have to wear your costume as is
Misuzu interrupts the conversation of the two.
Kanako-san, go ahead.we’ll be taking care of this
Sorry.Misuzu-san Don’t mind it. Once we’re finished folding this.is it fine to leave it on the desk? Yes, Saito-san will be taking care of it later Got it .Then, I’m sorry
Kanako-san goes to the girl who called her.
Thank you Misuzu-san.the others too, thank you
The other girl bowed at us.
Then, the girls in Yukata headed to the dressing room.
It’s hard to run when you’re wearing kimono!
Nei-san said while looking at the girls running in short steps, worried about the hem of their skirt.
The one that just came is Manami-san.the headmaster’s granddaughter
Misuzu said while taking out a bunch of pamphlets.
What should we do with this
Megu asks Misuzu.
This one will be the cover so please fold it here
Un, got it.
Each of us put down a pamphlet and started folding.
Yukion’s the only one who’s staring at the pamphlet placed in front of her.
Hey, Kuroko-san.you shouldn’t stop your hands from working!
Mana told her then finally, Yukino started working.
By the way.Michi. Why am IKuromori Kounosuke?
I asked while folding the pamphlet.
I thought that it would be strange for Kuroko-san being the only not a Yoshida
True.it would be strange of everyone apart from Yukino are from the same house.
Four siblings.
Also.that’s what’s embroidered in the suit you’re wearing right now
.Eh?
I look inside my suit. True.there’s an embroideredKuromori Kounosukein gold thread inside the pocket. This suit is originally owned by Minaho-neesan’s grandfather.
Well done noticing it.Michi
I’m surprised at Michi’s observation power.
.Then
My my.what are you doing at this place?
Suddenly.I heard a voice.
I don’t think a prostitute and their family is suited to come to this place!
The source of voice filled with malice!
1. Val Verde is a fictional country or city used by Hollywood writer and producer Steven E. de Souza when his stories require a South- or Central-American locale that will not cause legal or diplomatic problems. The location first appeared in his 1985 film Commando.
2. Dōjōji is a famous Noh play of the fourth category (miscellaneous), of unknown authorship. Traditionally it is said to be written by Kan’ami and revised by Zeami, while others assign it to Kanze Nobumitsu; there are many variations in different texts, and a popular adaptation for kabuki theatre. It is practically the only Noh play to use a substantial prop — a huge bell.
Chapter 216
The girl who spoke badly against us is.
Dressed in a pink pantsuit.
Misuzu-sama.I don’t know what’s your intention taking that sort of people with you but.
She’s speaking coldly towards Misuzu.
Kouzuki-house shouldn’t be associating with people with that kind of status I think
I’ve seen this girl before.
.Aneue, please restrain yourself from speaking rudely to Misuzu-sama
Michi speaks up.
This girl overflowing with malice is Michi’s sister. Kudou Haruka. Japan’s number one in high school Karate, bodyguard of KouzukiKakka’sother grandchild.
My, you’ve gotten arrogant Michi, telling me how to speak up.
Kudou Haruka throws an eye of contempt to her sister.