Uhm.I.
Reika-oneechan’s still a virgin!
Then.Mana said something not necessary
My, why? You have such a wonderful body!
Miss Cordelia said.and a small voice whispers.
If you’re not good with men, you can come with us! We’ll welcome you!
.Well
No.That is. I’m thankful for your offer but.I’m more scared on your side
.There’s nothing to be scared about. I’ll be gentle!
Miss Cordelia holds Reika’s hand.
Having someone get close to her this much.Reika’s really weak.
Cordelia.you’re boldly calling out another woman in front of me?
Kyouko-san stares at Miss Cordelia.
Kyouko, that’s not it! I just thought that it would be nice to have a pet! Besides we can have her join up with our wok
Oh, not only the looks.
Miss Cordelia evaluates Reika’s physical ability as well.
No no, that girl’s a born baby face orthodox. She can’t play the bad guy like us
Hmm.I see
Miss Cordelia looks down on Reika.as if appraising her
I think this girl’s correct role in this country is.Babysitting
Reika gets angered by that.
.What do you mean?
Oh, sorry. It’s not that I’m looking down on your profession as a guard
Kyouko-san said.
Guards are specialized in jobs to protect. But look, we don’t just protect but also attack when we have to1
We’re international criminals after all
Miss Cordelia laughs.
Your job is to follow your master and hide your nails and fangs. But, we always show our claws and fangs to the surrounding people!
If we don’t make them think that we’re ferocious, crazy, and unable to be dealt with in anyway.they’ll bite back
Reika thinks.
I’m afraid it would be rude to ask, but.
Sure, ask me
Kyouko-san replies brightly
Why.did you choose the way of the criminals? With Kyouko-san and miss Cordelia’s power.I think that agencies of different countries would have enough commander class positions to appoint you to.
Kyouko-san laughs.
Miss Cordelia looks like she’s in bad mood.
.Kyouko, what’s with her? Is she an idiot?
Don’t say that, Cordelia. This is what a Japanese is
.Japanese
Therefore, I love this country. This is truly a paradise!
Then.she looks down on Reika.
You see.we became criminals because that’s the only way. There’s no choice. It’s only a one way road
Reika’s surprised.
If you don’t commit a crime.no, not exactly like that. If you didn’t do anything.you’re definitely getting broken, killed, and buried. That’s the world We’re born and raised
Kyouko-san smiles.
Government? Police? Church?Nobody would come to help. Neither my parents nor brothers.I can’t trust anyone who’s an adult. In order to survive.if you don’t want to die, then you gave to commit a crime. That kind of world is all over in this world .A lot of children of the same age had died. Because I had the power to survive, I’m still alive. That’s all there is to it
Miss Cordelia snorts.
I didn’t became strong because I want to.I would be killed if I’m not. That’s true for always. Even now
The crime you did to live would call for the next one. Because I’m a criminal from the start.you can’t ever pull out. When I realized, I’m already sharpening the sword in the world’s criminal organization. An all star cast You have to beat your enemy with your fangs and claws if you don’t want to be defeated. If you show weakness, you’re done. Those who are likely to become strong, would be crushed first! We have been living in that kind of survival world all this time
.Reika
.Pardon my rudeness
She bows to the two.
It’s fine.you’re a relative after all
Kyouko-san tells Reika kindly
.Relative
Oh, isn’t that why you’re here?
She tells Reika calmly
What’s important for people like is thefamily Minaho gave us family Minaho, Katsuko, Nagisa, Margo, Nei.everyone’s myfamily If these girls approve.then I’ll accept whoever it is
Me too.it can’t be helped. Kyouko’sfamilyis myfamily Although.I never thought that I would have abrotherthough
Miss Cordelia looks at me.
.sorry
It’s fine. You’re different from the ordinary men.and I’ve seen your recordings last night, it was quite interesting
I’m interesting?
Actually.Minaho’s madness has been stopped because of your existence. I’m thankful
Minaho’s madness.stopped?
My.what about me?
Then.Minaho-neesan appears at the entrance of the room.
Margo-san and Yukino too. The three of them are in outdoor clothes.
My my.what’s up?
Kyouko-san looks at Minaho-neesan with a blank face.
It’s about Yukino-san’s pickup.We’re negotiating with Ichikawa-san
Margo-san said.
.Old man Ichikawa. Yukino and Mana’s maternal grandfather.
Then.Iwakura-san wants to talk with Mana-chan
Mana trembles.
For the time being, I told him to call but.what will you do? You can refuse if you want
.Mana
No.I’ll talk with him
She stands up.
Minaho-neesan takes out a phone then presses redial.
.Hello. Thank you for waiting. Have you thought about the conditions? Yes.we have obtained consent from Kouzuki-sama.thank you. Then, that’s it for the time being
Minaho-neesan seems to have used Jii-chan’s name to make old man Ichikawa swallow the request
Shirasaka Yukino.will be released in front of Shirasaka Sousuke-san’s house in an hour. Sorry to bother you but, you may pick her up there.yes, I’ll give the phone to Maika-san
Minaho-neesan turns on loudspeaker before handing the phone to Mana.
.Here, Mana-san
Minaho-neesan calls Mana’s name once again
Un.do your best, Mana
I also tell Mana.
I believe that it’ll give Mana courage. Mana.answers the phone.
.Hello?
.Maika?
.Mana
Yes.Ojii-chan
Yukino’s coming back.can Maika come with her as well?
..
No.I’ll stay
Mana said.
I’ll remain.stay here and become happy
.Maika If I go back there.I can no longer be happy
Tears accumulate in Mana’s eyes.
Why?I.I have decided to retire from the family. We’ll leave Tokyo and live in Kobe. I have an old friend over there. Yukino and you can abandon the Shirasaka name and start over in Kobe. Nobody knows you two over there!
There’s no way.that would happen!
Mana said.
It’s shown on all television shows! Even the internet! People in Kobe knows grandfather’s relationship with Shirasaka Sousuke! Nothing will change even if you change the living place!
Yukino’s surprised from what Mana said.
Besides, I know it.Ojii-chan and Mama thinks of me as someone who’s done for
Maika.we, we’re thinking of you! If you think of me then.give up on me. I’ll live here. I’m a member of this group already. If I stay here, I can live as myself! Listen to me, Maika! It’s not Maika! I’m Yoshida Mana! It’s Yoshida, Mana!
Mana shouts.
.I will live the rest of my life as Yoshida Mana. I’ll become happy!
Mana strengthens her resolve.
Ichikawa-san.thank you for everything so far. The Maika-san inside me is thankful to you
.Maika? If I give birth to my baby someday.I’ll show up as Yoshida Mana. But, at that time, I’m a ‘someone else’ Okay.Ichikawa-san? .Maika, wait a moment.Hey!
Mana hands the phone to Minaho-neesan.
I’ve had enough. Thank you very much
Minaho-neesan takes the phone.
That’s how it is.
Wait, let me talk to Maika for a bit more. It’s useless. She’s no longer Ichikawa-sama’s granddaughter! .What do you mean? We will raise her as mylittle sister I won’t allow that!
Minaho-neesan answers calmly
Ichikawa-sama, you can’t do anything about it anymore.
.!!! We’re a criminal organization that’s recognized by Kouzuki-sama