Hearing that answer, Misuzu smiles.
That’s right. You’re a slave.you already are
Tears accumulate in Ruriko’s eyes.
And, I’m Danna-sama’s pet.Michi’s a toy. You do know that, don’t you?
Ruriko has seen Misuzu and others kneel before me naked in theUnderground evacuation roomat the hotel.
.That’s just a play, isn’t it? There was no order from Kouzuki-sama just like mine.
Ruriko’s prioritizing Kouzuki house as first, so.
Misuzu’sPet declaration.seems to think that it was just a playwith me The princess of Kouzuki house.won’t seriously become a pet of a low birth of a man. Therefore.she believes that Jii-chan isn’t serious about making her a slave. In addition, she thinks that there’s no way she who had been transferred to me, should be treated a slave, so she made light of it.
Oh, I’m serious though. I’m Danna-sama’s love pet. I intend to be loved for the rest of my life.to serve him
Me too.I’m Master’s toy. I will always make effort to be kept as a toy forever. As Master’s possession, I dedicate my mind and body to him!
Michi answers.
Do you understand, Ruriko? You’re a slave. I’m a pet. Michi’s a toy.in short, we’re almost similar!
Ruriko’s startled.
To me now.I’ll say it clearly. Danna-sama is everything. If ever my presence brings misfortune to Danna-sama.I think I would die
.Misuzu!
I look at Misuzu.
Don’t say that even as a joke!
Yes.I’m very sorry If ever that happens.I’d die first. Michi too, listen .Yes You girls.must live longer than me. Even a single day!
The two’s eyes opened wide.
I want to make you girls happy. Don’t die for my sake. Okay?
As exchange .please be by our side forever
Misuzu said.
Danna-sama too.please don’t ever sacrifice yourself thinking that it’s your duty for our sake!
I also ask of you
Michi too.
I have definitely received Danna-sama’s order to live longer than Master. Michi swears to live only a minute longer than Master.Whatever happens!
.Only one minute?
.I have no attachments to a world without Master in it
Michi?
Me too. I will follow after Danna-sama
You girls.what are you talking about? Therefore.please take care of your life
.Misuzu?
All of us are always worried about Danna-sama
Misuzu hugs my back.
Michi hugs me from below.
If Master’s gone.everyone would be lost again!
.Both of you
Now then.Ruriko. How long are you going to be lost?
Misuzu said.
Me.lost?
Yes. Grandfather chased you out of Kouzuki house.and you look like a lost child who doesn’t know her destination I.
Ruriko reevaluates herself.
But.it’s about time you notice it. There’s a big collar on your neck.and a sturdy chain leads from there. Holding the end of the chain is Danna-sama. You’ve been captured by Danna-sama long time ago. You should be aware that you’re surrounded by Danna-sama’s affection My affection?
Misuzu-sama.what doo you mean by that?
Ruriko asks.
You don’t have enough imagination.think about it. Grandfather didn’t sell you to Danna-sama.let’s see, for example, if it was from the branch house.furthermore, it’s Satoshi-san, what do you think will .
Ruriko trembles horribly from what Misuzu said.
.I think it’ll be frightening. To think that I’ll be a slave of such a vulgar man
Kouzuki Satoshi.be a decent man.
But.I don’t think that will happen. Grandfather.no, Kouzuki-sama will not give me to such a vulgar man.
But, why.did Grandfather choose Danna-sama as Ruriko’s recipient? .That’s
Ruriko mumbles.
It’s because he judged that Kuromori-sama’s a very reliable person.I think
Well. Ruriko also knows that Danna-sama loves and treasures me and Michi, don’t you? Yes.and I know that Misuzu-sama and others loves Kuromori-sama And.Danna-sama.also loves Ruriko!
Ruriko looks at me.
I think that Ruriko won’t be convinced but.Danna-sama’s been thinking on how to make you happy all this time.
Misuzu said.
Even hitting your butt.you were being obstinate so you had to be punished
No.err
Hmm.I thought that Ruriko has never had someone scold her properly
I said.
Properly.scold?
Yeah, Ruriko’s the princess of Kouzuki house, so.if you do something bad you’d just be told off.you don’t feel like being scolded properly. No, of course.Ruriko’s very smart and a girl who’s resolute.normally, you won’t do anything bad to be scolded, but.
She’s originally the type that doesn’t do strange things.
Therefore, she’s not being scolded too much.
Ruriko, had fully trusted Danna-sama from the experience at the hotel from the day before yesterday. He’s not an enemy of Kouzuki house.he’s accepted by Grandfather, and he’s my precious partner. You felt he’s a person you can place your trust on.you behaved spoiled Misuzu analyzes.
Today.when you were assigned as aslaveto grandfather, you had a very bad attitude. Danna-sama’s not a vassal of Kouzuki house. Grandfather, has treated Danna-sama as arelative And yet.Ruriko’s so spoiled that she treated Danna-sama as aperson that’s below herself Therefore.you were punished Ruriko sighs.
I now understand. It is as Misuzu-sama says.I have judged Kuromori-sama as aperson I can allow my heart to.I’ve ceased paying attention. I was spoiled. Without understanding the meaning of being sold off as aslaveby grandfather. True.it’s all my fault. I’ve made lightly of Kuromori-sama.
You do understand that your butt was slapped because you had a bad attitude, don’t you? .Yes
Ruriko nods.
I’m deeply sorry
Different from before.it was an apology filled with thoughts.
Ruriko.let me be clear
.Ruriko now will understand.
Just forget about Kouzuki house
.Kuromori-sama? You’re thinking a lot of things.and the more you hurry, it would just make the future of Kouzuki house more confusing instead. Jii-chan thought so.so he resolved himself and sold you to me .Is that so? That’s right. So, you were transferred as a slave so you can never come back. If there’s a possibility of returning to Kouzuki house even a bit.you’ll just think of political matters! .That, might be the case
Ruriko who became obedient.accepts what I say
But, if so.what will happen to the future of Kouzuki house?
You should just leave that to Yoshiko-san .to Yoshiko? As replacement of Ruriko.Jii-chan returned Yoshiko-san to Kouzuki house. Yoshiko-san is the heir of Kouzuki house. Jii-chan told everyone at thefarewell ceremonyearlier
Jii-chan had Yoshiko-san sitting next to him.
Misuzu and Ruriko are on a far seat. She was next to him in the burning incense order. In short.Yoshiko-san’s the successor.
right.true.it is as you say.
Ruriko’s been convinced that she’s the successor of Kouzuki house until now.
That Yoshiko-san is herattendant Even after knowing that Yoshiko-san is a blood related cousin.
Therefore, leave the rest to Jii-chan. Jii-chan won’t treat Yoshiko-san badly, would he?
That’s right, we can just leave all about Kouzuki house to Grandfather. Ruriko’s already unrelated to it.
Misuzu tells Ruriko.
.I see. I’ll follow what you two said
Tears fall down from Ruriko’s eyes.
But, then.what, should I think as I live ahead?
.Don’t you know it already?
Michi speaks up.
Ruriko, you’re already Master’s slave.you can only think of Master’s happiness!
Michi answers as the leader of the slaves.
It’s okay. Master is constantly thinking about our happiness.
.Michi
Back then and even now.I don’t care about myself
I tell Ruriko
But.I want to make the people who love me to be happy all the time. If they’re not happy then I’m troubled
Yes, humans.do their best when it comes to the people they love!