Then she opens the door.
Shou-neechan and chief Yazawa are waiting.
We head out to the corridor together.
What now Fujimiya. You got some flashy clothing again
Chief Yazawa says while looking at Rei-chan’s black uniform.
You look like someone from a hero show
Rei-chan.
Yes, I’ll become a hero Does that mean you’re ready to become the clown for the sake of the company?
Chief Yazawa said while showing a bitter smile.
When I employed Fujimiya, I thought that it was for the sake of doing various works like this. If you do it seriously, then you’re a talent that can be a bodyguard orthodox
Rei-chan has quite the achievement as someone who did Kendo.
You put on male clothing before but, why did you go to the clown route instead?
Rei-chan smiles at her boss.
Dressing up as a male is my hobby. However, this black uniform is different. This is a sign of resolve What resolve? A resolve to respond to those who expect from me. So I’ll never betray them
Rei-chan looks at Shou-neechan and me.
Chief Yazawa, heroes and clowns are different. I’ll be a hero. No, I must become a hero I don’t know the difference between the two
Chief Yazawa said.
That’s because Yazawa’s job is behind the scenes, the role of the unsung hero
I said.
I think that supporting everyone from places where people can’t see is amazing. But Rei-chan shines where everyone is watching. Rei-chan?
Chief Yazawa’s surprised.
Yeah, Misuzu-sama and others call her Rei-chan now. Reika has become totally popular with everyone
Shou-neechan follows up.
Oh right, she’s been close to Misuzu-sama and the others lately
Chief Yazawa’s convinced.
Yes, to us, Rei-chan is a hero. She’s a strong Onee-san who protects us from the bad guys with her cane I cannot betray My lord and everyone’s expectations after all
Rei-chan said happily.
My lord?
Chief Yazawa’s surprised again.
She’s Misuzu-sama’s partner, so he’s my lord just as Misuzu-sama is our master. It’s the same as our allegiance to Kouzuki house
Rei-chan said herself.
I get that one but. Still, you don’t know what happens next when it comes to the young ones. Misuzu might get bored of him soon enough
Chief Yazawa has seen the romantic relationship of the people in Kouzuki house as their bodyguard.
Well, Kakka has accepted him so he should be doing some kind of work in Kouzuki group soon, but
He thinks of me as a talent who will join the rising faction among Jii-chan’s students instead of Misuzu’s fiance.
No, Misuzu-sama will stay with him for the rest of her life
Shou-neechan said with a smile.
I know I think so too
Rei-chan also tells chief Yazawa.
You girls We’re women, so we know. Isn’t that right, Reika? Yes, Shou-oneesama
Chief Yazawa looks at the two laughing together.
Well fine. You can head to the site, Fujimiya. Why don’t you show us how you look like a hero Fujimiya, heading out!
Rei-chan salutes.
She’s so dignified that it made me shiver.
I’m going
She tells me, and she heads to the exit.
She walks with her chest puffed in pride, vigorously.
Do your best. Rei-chan
Rei-chan didn’t turn around, she raised her hand in response.
You should bring the lunch box and head to the operation room. The operation will start once Reika is on standby
Shou-neechan tells me.
Yeah got it
I return to the staff room and look for the lunch box and tea.
Ah, it’s in this cardboard box?
This is a 700 yen bento you can find in the city. There’s also hamburger included.
Would you like some too Yazawa-san?
Shou-neechan asked. Chief Yazawa.
Yeah, I guess I’ll take one
I grabbed chief Yazawa’s lunch box and tea share and handed it to him.
Hmm, weren’t you supposed to eat at the hotel? Aren’t you the same, Yazawa-san? Don’t be ridiculous, do you think bodyguards can eat while working?
Yazawa snorts his nose.
Even there, I would be eating the same lunch box on the waiting room of the hotel Yazawa-san eats the same food as the regular guards on the field after all
Shou-neechan said.
I have no choice you know? I need to check what the regular guards are eating
Chief Yazawa said.
Eating is essential to keep the morale on the scene. When I was young, the meals from the company was so bad that I lost motivation Eh, does Kouzuki security service always serve a meal on the scene?
I asked. Yazawa-san.
Obviously. We’re a
VIP
protection company. If we go to a convenience store wearing our uniforms, then the image of the company will get worse. We eat and drink only on the designated location or waiting room I guess.
Indeed, if a bodyguard eats bread or something in front of a convenience store, then their luxurious look will go away.
Especially if when the regular troops eat bad food and only the higheranked bodyguards eat delicious food, the relationship of trust collapses. Seki too, try to eat lunch together with the regular members as much as possible from now on. Eating the same thing is essential I’ll keep it in mind. By the way, chief What? Can I change our caterer? What? I think I could find a more delicious yet cheaper maker than the company we’re using now What do you mean? No, I just heard from the accounting earlier that the company we’re using now is paying Yamaoka-san a rebate That guy
Chief Yazawa’s amazed.
I think that it’s better for the company to have a bit more healthy and varied menu everyday I mean, this is the same bento everyday
Chief Yazawa looks at the lunchbox.
I’ll leave it to Seki, I’m already old, so I won’t mind eating the same meal for 365 days, but the young ones now are different Yes, I will have some estimates in the company
We head to the operation room while having that kind of conversation.
Huh?
There are several people in a row on the stairway.
They’re wearing the Kouzuki security service uniforms.
Yukino’s wearing a black gown.
Yukino and I are about ten meters away.
Hey! Yukino!
Yukino’s surprised from my voice she stopped in the middle of stairs.
Do your best!
I can’t get close to Yukino.
Yukino who’s surrounded by bodyguards can’t come to me either.
You don’t have to tell me that!
Yukino shouts at me.
I mean! Why did you come here?
I.
I’m supporting Rei-chan!
I replied honestly.
What about me?
Err.
Rei-chan works harder when people are supporting her. What about you Yukino? You’ll work hard even alone, right?
That’s why there’s no need for me to cheer on her.
Wherever you are, whoever you face, no matter what, you’re still Yukino!
Yukino looks at me surprised.
You’re right! It’s not like I needed your support anyway!
For some reason, we shout at each other in the corridor.
What a strange spectacle.
But well, sure, do your best. Work hard!
I tell Yukino. I thought that I should say it at least.
I’m the only one who would tell Yukino here to do her best.
Seriously. You always speak so selfishly!
A female bodyguard speaks to Yukino.
We don’t have time, let’s go I know! See you! Yeah, see you later. Yukino Later? Either way, we’ll meet each other again somewhere. Maybe
Yukino looks at me.
Yeah Well then, later, Yukino Shut up you idiot!
Making a fool of me as usual. Yukino went off the passageway.
That was Shirasaka Sousuke’s daughter, right? What’s your relationship with her?
Chief Yazawa somehow knows the revenge of Kuromori to Shirasaka Sousuke.