.Oh, that person?
Earlier.Haruka-san has caused trouble with Misuzu-san, I think that’s the reason. I understand. Haruka-san is just loyal to me.I am very sorry
Ruriko-san bows her head.
Raise your head. Don’t mind Haruka-san. We will be dealing with her properly
Misuzu said.
.Deal with her?
Ruriko-san looks at Misuzu.
I’ve thought that Haruka-san’s not fit to be a bodyguard for a long time. That person was first recommended to be my guard but I declined it and chose Michi
Yes. Then, Haruka-san became my guard
.I see.
Kudou Haruka’s a third year in high school. Nromally, Normally, she should take care of Misuzu who’s a second year in high school. When they do that, she can guard her even at school. And yet.Misuzu rejected Kudou Haruka. Therefore, Michi who’s in third year middle school protects Misuzu who’s older. Then that would mean that originally, Michi is supposed to protect Ruriko-san who’s in the same third year middle school.
That is why Haruka-san has a grudge against me. To some extent, that is the reason why she’s treating Michi and I badly. It has nothing to do with Ruriko-san
Misuzu bows her head to Ruriko-san.
Not at all. Though she’s older, Haruka-san is still under me. I sincerely apologize for Haruka-san’s impoliteness
No, no, it’s my fault.I wasn’t able to remonstrate Haruka-san who’s the same age as me. Misuzu and Ruriko-sama didn’t do anything wrong. Yoshiko will take all of the responsibilities
Yoshiko-san joined in and the three had a tournament on lowering their heads.
But, it will be okay now. I am thinking of having Haruka-san quit her bodyguard job!
Misuzu said.
Haruka-san should better concentrate as a Karate athlete. That person’s an athlete, she doesn’t have the sensibility fit for a guard
She’ll cut her down.
That is.I think so too. Haruka-san should devote herself in Karate.
Yoshiko-san said.
Actually.even now, she takes more time in her Karate practice, she’s been neglecting to guard Ruriko-sama.
Yes, Michi-san guards me when in school
.Eh, Michi protects Ruriko-san?
Thank you for always
Ruriko-san bows her head to Michi.
That is because we’re classmates. It’s natural to protect a close classmate. Especially, Misuzu-sama didn’t give such instructions likeprotect Ruriko-sama!
Seriously, this warrior girl is bad at lying.
I see.Misuzu has sent Michi in stead of Kudou Haruka who’s busy at Karate instead of work. Michi kept guarding Ruriko-san who’s always with her in the school.
I know the best how the school feels very suffocating for people of Kouzuki.
Misuzu tells her two year younger cousin.
Yes. You need to be in a generous attitude so you won’t receiver any slander from anyone. You mustn’t be very intimate with anyone as well
If you become intimate with the successor of the Kouzuki family.others would be jealous of that person.
Therefore, Ruriko-san has to treat everyone around her equally. .She can’t have a close friend.
The only one I can trust from the bottom of my heart is only Yoshiko.
Ruriko-san smiled at Yoshiko-san, her retainer.
Kudou Haruka.Even though she’s her guard, she’s not trusted at all.
The me before is the same
Misuzu said.
However, I do not have aretainer.My father hates the Kouzuki’s old tradition.
I see.Ruriko-san’s father is the eldest son belongs to the enterprise of the Kouzuki family.
Misuzu’s father.if I recall, he’s a high rank bureaucrat in the ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. He must’ve hated the tradition of Kouzuki house descending from an old noble blood. Therefore, he refused to put aretainerfor Misuzu.
I understand. I lived together with Yoshiko since I was three. If Yoshiko-san wasn’t there for me, I would’ve been devastated by the loneliness. It must’ve been very painful for Misuzu-san.
Regardless of her father’s will.Misuzu is KouzukiKakka’sgrand daughter, she had to fight the world as a member of Kouzuki house.
Envy and slander.she has to stand up alone from the self-assertive kindness. It’s very lonely
I am fine. Grandfather helped me out during the most painful times!
Misuzu said then.she writes the wordNagisain my palm
.I see, That’s why KouzukiKakkaentrusted Misuzu to Nagisa He believed that if it’s Nagisa, she’ll heal Misuzu’s loneliness.
Then, I have a lot of people I trust from the bottom of my heart
Misuzu looks at me.
From Nagisa to me. Then.Megu, Nei-san, Margo-san, Mana. Everyone’s Misuzu’sfamily Yukino’s the only one out of place though.
Therefore.Everyone’s Misuzu’sfamily, right?
.Yes! .I envy you
Ruriko-san said.
Ruriko-san, join outfamilytoo!
Mana shouts.
.Mana, it’s impolite to speak suddenly
Megu scolds Mana.
Ah, sorry
Mana bows her head.
.I
Ruriko-san’s already a family however
I said clearly.
Danna-sama?
Ruriko-san is Misuzu’s cousin. Then, she’s family to me. Isn’t that right.Misuzu?
Misuzu looks at my face.
.Yes, Danna-sama
Then, looking at Ruriko-san.
Danna-sama is very reliable. He’s a gentleman. He’ll never betray me. Therefore.he’ll never betray Ruriko-san
.Really?
Ruriko-san looks at me.
Please trust Misuzu’s eyes for people
Misuzu smiles.
That is.I do trust him however
Ruriko-san’s puzzled
I.I’ve always thought of Ruriko-san as my sister
.Misuzu-san? Though we’re cousins.right now, Ruriko-san and I are the only daughters who carry the weight of the Kouzuki house. I’m the position where I know about your suffering and hardships the most! .Yes Please call me Misuzu-oneesan .Misuzu-oneesama2 How does it feel?
Misuzu smiled.
.Then Ruriko-san’s face softens.
It’s strange.Misuzu-san feels much more close than before
It’s Misuzu-oneesan Yes.Onee-sama Then, Danna-sama will be Ruriko-san’s brother. Is that acceptable, Danna-sama? Un.you can rely on me on anything from now on, Ruriko-san
Hearing me.Ruriko-san’s face blushed.
yes.Onii-sama!
Misuzu looks at Yoshiko-san.
Yoshiko-san.that’s how it is. I think this is better so the rumors between Ruriko and I won’t be spread anymore but.
Misuzu worries about Yoshiko-san who’s been Ruriko-san’s long time retainer.
Yes.That’s right. I think that this is good
Yoshiko-san said that but she thought for a while.
There’s no clarity in her words. It seems that she’s doubting if this is Misuzu’s plan to ensnare Ruriko.
As mentioned earlier.I will marry this man. I don’t have any ambition on Kouzuki house. AS usual.I intend to have Ruriko-san as the head of the future Kouzuki house
Misuzu.made it clear that she doesn’t have the ambition to become the owner of Kouzuki house.
I’m grateful to you who have been watching over Ruriko-san since age three. Please stay by Ruriko-san’s side for always. But.I’ve also watched over Ruriko-san since she was born. I am the older cousin of Ruriko-san. I don’t have any relative at close age other than Ruriko-san. I’ve always thought of her as my little sister. The same as me!
Yoshiko-san.
.Please forgive me for my impoliteness
She apologized for doubting Misuzu in her mint even for a moment.
Onee-sama! Misuzu-sama has become my Onee-sama! That’s wonderful! Yoshiko, don’t you think so too?
Ruriko-san smiles happily.
Yes.Ruriko-sama
Yoshiko smiled at her master.
Let’s return to our talk.it would be dangerous to leave Haruka-san as Ruriko-san’s guard. That person is a very shallow person
Misuzu said.
True.I feel like she’s growing to become arrogant