Yikes that surprised me!
What now? Don’t go say that you got surprised as you look at my face!
Nei gets mad.
No, I was just thinking about Nee-san just now then you suddenly appeared
Huh? You’re thinking about me? Then I forgive you!
Nei smiles.
So, what’s up?
Ah, Sensei calls, come
Minaho-neesan did?
Err, also, Megumi, Misuzu, and Michi too
Us?
Nei grins
Yes, we’re going to threaten that girl
That girl.
In short, Yukino
If that’s the case then Mana’s going too
Mana said.
No, no, this will be the final negotiation. If Mana’s there, she’ll just be conceited
Nei said.
Yukino thinks that Mana’s still her sister. A relative. That’s why, when she looks at Mana, she always shows a scoffing attitude and reorganizes her head.
Is it okay for me to be there?
Yukino’s looking down on me too.
Sensei will do all the negotiations, Yo-chan can just sit in silence. We would like her to feel despair that even Yo-chan cannot do anything to her anymore
Then I guess that’s fine.
Err, Michi?
Nei looks at Michi
Yes, what is it?
Do you feel a bit angry because you’ll be away from the ritual?
Nei’s also watching us as we take a bath.
Somewhat
I see. Then, you can blow away all of those feelings to that girl okay?
Huh?
We’ll be using all the cards we can for the final negotiation
Nei looks at Misuzu.
Misuzu will be the symbol of authority. She’ll speak for the head of Kouzuki house
Understood
Misuzu answers
Yeah, Misuzu has to get used to this kind of carnage soon
Nei?
Uhm, what about me?
Ruriko asks.
You’re the opposite of Misuzu. You must not stand in the scene of carnage at all!
Huh?
Ruriko has to stay as the beautiful princess forever, you mustn’t get your hands dirty. We’ll do all that kind of work, this is Sensei’s idea! It’s not bad, don’t you think Misuzu?
Nei looks at Misuzu.
Oh, I see
Misuzu understands immediately
I agree, it is as you say
Misuzu smiles at Nei.
Please wait a moment. I will work even if I defile my hands too. I mustn’t be treated specially
Ruriko protests strongly
That’s not it, change how you think about it Ruriko
Nei said.
Never dirtying your hands is one way of doing it too. You need to prepare yourself for it
Nei-oneesama?
Ruriko’s surprised.
Ruriko and I are the two daughters of Kouzuki house in our family
Misuzu speaks to Ruriko.
Then, it would be meaningless if we’re doing the same thing, that is what Nei-oneesama is saying
It’s meaningless if they do the same thing.
I’m better suited practical business than Ruriko. I’m two years older than you. Therefore, I’d like Ruriko to play the princess part. That suits you better
I’m the princess?
Ruriko speaks in displeasure.
You don’t get it? Ruriko and I are assumed to take over Grandfather and become the head of Kouzuki family, right? Then, I will be the head of business, and Ruriko will be the princess Yeah.
The problem of Kouzuki house is that the branch family and the executives are at discord, aren’t they? Grandfather’s holding them down with his charisma for now but, we don’t know what will happen in the future Misuzu explains.
Therefore, we’ll divide the position of the head to two. It’ll be you and me
Misuzu and Ruriko.
Still, some will create factions for Onee-sama and me without our permission and cause trouble
It’s okay. Ruriko and I are connected with the underground society!
Misuzu smiles at the worried Ruriko.
What’s essential is that the others can see that Ruriko’s the princess and I’m the person in the business. Do you get it? If we both become princesses, then the branch families and the executives will do as they wish. It’s not okay for the two of us to be the business heads too. In that case, each faction would solidify itself, and it’ll be an internal conflict I see.
The best way would when Kouzuki group’s members try to impose their selfish opinions, the head of business I will say yes but ask what Ruriko thinks about it, and then Ruriko as the princess will say I do not understand this so please ask Misuzu-sama. By taking a respective position, we two can adjust the people in the group I see
Ruriko nods.
No, that’s not actually the case. Ruriko’s born as an Ojou-sama. Jii-chan isolated her from the enemies and from the world. That’s why we will protect her. If she forcibly socialized with the world, Ruriko will wither. Flowers that grew up in a greenhouse must not be put out in the cold. We’ll be Ruriko’s greenhouse. Beautiful flowers must be placed in the most beautiful and blooming environment.
Well, let’s have that some other time! Ruriko, go to the cafeteria, Mao-chan’s about to wake up soon I think
Nei smiles.
Certainly
But still, worrying about Ruriko
Minaho-neesan’s mind has recovered greatly
Let’s go! Yo-chan!
Chapter 464
Chapter 464. The end of long love
We leave the bathroom and walk down the hallway.
Yukino’s confinement room is on the right. Agnes and Mao-chan are taking a nap on the cafeteria on the left. Then, Ruriko and I will head to the cafeteria!
Nei said.
Katsuko-nee, the housemaker of the mansion is still in school, preparing for Shirasaka Sousuke’s transport Margo-san and Kyouko-san are in school too Minaho-neesan’s about to threaten Yukino. In that case, Nei who’s acquainted with the management system of this mansion has to go. Nagisa knows the basics, but Nagisa lives apart from the mansion now so she might not understand some of it. If I recall, it’s possible to operate remotely from the school side but, there’s nobody free over there either. Ruriko, I’m relying on you
I first talk to Ruriko.
Yes, please leave it to me It’s okay! I’m with her too!
Nei puffs her chest as she tells me.
Then. Mana’s fine too. I’ll be looking after Agnes-chan
Mana forced a smile.
She correctly understands the reason why she’s removed from the negotiation with Yukino. Therefore, please be tight with her
Mana speaks like she’s accepted it.
Are we going to dispose of Yukino? Or are we going to save her? Yeah. It won’t go wrong. I promise that, let’s go
I promised Mana, then turned to Misuzu, Michi, and Megu
The three nods and follow behind me. Sorry, we’re late
Minaho-neesan’s already in front of the reception room.
It’s fine. I know that you were taking a bath
Right.
Minaho-neesan was listening to our conversation in the bathroom. Now then, let’s confirm everything before we see her. You must never talk to Yukino-san unless I allow it I know, Minaho-neesan
Yukino will rely on me anyway.
there’s no need to do any strange little play, just listen like normal. That’s way more effective Why?
Shouldn’t I go push pressure on Yukino?
Everything shows out in your face. That’s why it’s better if you keep it normal. That way, it’ll tell her that we’re serious
Minaho-neesan’s serious.
I think you’re already aware, but this will be the final negotiation. Depending on the result, I will kill Yukino-san. I won’t hesitate.
Minaho-neesan stares at me.
Yeah, I know
I’ve seen Shirasaka Sousuke exhausted enough to look like an old man.
Minaho-neesan’s hatred is too deep. Too strong. She’s ready to kill people for it. This is an act of revenge she’s refined for many years. You girls stay silent too as long as I don’t ask you
Minaho-neesan tells Misuzu and the girls.
Is that okay?
The three nod silently
Everyone’s nervous. What’s about to start is a meeting that would decide the life or death of Shirasaka Yukino. Well then, let’s begin