As long as there’s a higher-up giving instructions, they can’t be safe.
However, the Takakura shrine maidens have been their arbitrator for generations. If we break our relationship with them
Yomiko tells me.
Then think about that after you finished your training and become real shrine maidens, okay?
The Takakura sisters cannot do the significant tasks of shrine maidens right now.
If you were to train, the Yakuza’s protection will only get in the way. Am I wrong? That’s true. Those people will try to pull us to their camp instead
Yomiko still believes that the Yakuza needs the Takakura shrine maidens.
Even if Andou-san protects us, they’ll only make the Takakura shrine maidens serve them for the convenience of their group even before we finish our training
Tsukiko signs.
Andou-san isn’t a bad guy, but the organization’s higher-ups’ orders are absolute I don’t want to become a ‘bird in a cage,’ I’ll become the next shrine maiden! I don’t want them to control us, I want them to trust me as a shrine maiden
It seems that Yomiko genuinely wants to become a shrine maiden.
Oh, so that’s why.
Tsukiko accumulates strong Qi inside of her and yet she doesn’t show it to Yomiko.
She’s locking out her power to make Yomiko the next shrine maiden.
Yomiko, the daughter of the priest is much more suitable to become the next shrine maiden than herself who’s a daughter of a Yakuza boss as a result of the arbitration.
Then, you’ll have to break off your relationship with Andou and others. Okay?
I speak in a firm tone.
Yes, I understand
Tsukiko looks at me.
I’ll do everything Kuromori-sama says Yomiko too I’ll leave it to Sensei
Okay
They’re coming from behind
Shou-neechan tells us.
Looking at it, two of the cars following us are.
They’re speeding up.
Then, they go in front of our car.
They’re blocking our path
The two cars block the lane.
The car from behind comes close to us.
We can’t escape.
Shouldn’t we do something?
Yomiko said.
The Yakuza in one of the cars in the front gave some hand signals.
They intend to bring us over there
Shou-neechan’s gaze shows a ruined pachinko parlor.
So they plan to lead us to the parking lot.
Well, sure, let’s go
Shou-neechan turns the handle, following the car in the front.
The night’s dark, no, the moon’s showing up.
We’re forced to stop our car in a street where there’s hardly other cars passing through.
We enter the premise of the pachinko parlor.
The car behind us closed the exit.
He’s here. Andou Kuzawa
Michi said from the passenger seat.
It’s dark, so I can’t really see who’s inside the Yakuza’s car, however.
Michi felt Andou’s Qi it seems.
Goddammit! Fuck!
Yakuza men come down from their cars.
Should I come out as well?
Michi asks me, but.
No, not now
I stop Michi.
There’s ten of them, I think I can control them by myself Just stay inside for now I’ve locked the doors and windows
Shou-neechan tells me.
Look? I knew it!
Five guys who got off their car and surrounded our car.
Then, they looked at the window of the backseat.
They checked Tsukiko and Yomiko’s faces.
Aniki! Ojou and the other is definitely inside!
A subordinate shouted, then Andou Kuzawa comes down from the car on the back
He slowly approached our car and to Tsukiko’s side.
Ojou, we’ve been looking for you
Tsukiko only looks straight ahead. She doesn’t turn to Andou.
Alright, let’s go. We’ll be sure to keep Ojou safe Ojou, please get off the car! Yomiko-ojousan too! Please!
Yomiko’s confused by the Yakuza’s voice.
Was it Kouzuki? Or Kuromori? Either way, don’t be misled by the Tokyo people. We, the Kansai locals know what’s best for Ojou! Open the door! Let’s go eat Yomiko-ojousan’s favorite spaghetti! You can eat cake too!
It seems like those approaching the car are Yomiko and her sisters’ bodyguard at times.
The remaining Yakuza seem to be looking at our situation from a bit further location.
We know, you must be worried about Luna-ojousan. We’ll definitely rescue Luna-ojousan So please, open the door and come down We’re begging you Ojou, do you even trust them?
Andou bows his head to Tsukiko across the glass window.
Tsukiko
Yomiko looks at Tsukiko worriedly, but.
Tsukiko doesn’t respond.
Then.
Hey, hey, hey! Andouu! How long are you going to do that?
A Yakuza who’s watching from behind comes in walking heavily.
Tsukahara-san, we’re trying to persuade Ojou right now, could you wait for a bit longer?
Andou turns around from his attitude towards Tsukiko and intimidates Tsukahara.
I mean, he seems to be getting fired up.
What? What? What did you say? Persuade? Was that a fucking persuasion? Ojou? Please! Ojou! Really? You fucking said it now! Tsukahara-san!
The two glare at each other.
Is this what they call a glaring fight?
Are you a fucking idiot Andou? Who cares if they’re schoolgirls? Nor I give a damn about your persuasion but hurry up and drag them out! Doing that would be rude to the Takakura shrine maidens you know! Bastard! What shrine maiden? They’re just little girls! Huh? The fuck you said? Tsukahara-san! Are you trying to mock the daughters of Takakura? If you fucking want them out, then think of some other goddamn ideas you fucker! The fuck did you say? Did I fucking hear you say that? Hey! Hey! Hey! Andou! Fucking Andou! Stop adding Fucking before my name you fucker!
The two grabs each other’s collars.
Wait! Wait! Wait! Aniki! Andou-aniki! Boss Tsukahara! Please calm down! You two have no reason to fight right now! Look! Ojou! Takakura Ojou! Please come out and help Aniki! Tell them to not fight for your sake! Please! Ojou! Yomiko-ojousan too! Please
What’s with this farce?
Then.
Haa, Andou, you’re fucking useless. Look now. People from the main office came
Tsukahara looks at the road.
Oh, six cars are coming towards us.
Ojou, please hurry up. We can do something about them right now. Please hurry
Tsukiko doesn’t respond.
People coming from the six cars close down to the pachinko parlor one after another.
Ooh! Well done!
An old man with short mustache and sunglasses comes down from a big black Benz.
Tsukahara and Andou, was it? I’ll remember your names. Yeah. I will tell my boss about you two. You no longer have to worry. Leave this to us, and go back to Kansai now
Err.
Though you say that, you intend to take all of the achievement for yourself, don’t you? Boss Kaneko
Tsukahara tells the short mustache Yakuza while laughing.
Was I someone with such small balls? Worry not, worry not. Leave this to Kaneko. Okay? While we’re at it Kaneko-san. I’m moving under the head’s orders
Andou said.
So what? Are you so amazing now that you can complain about someone at the headquarters? That’s not what I meant To think that a young novice like you is trying to disobey seems like this Kaneko is being looked down on. That’s sad. Really sad Hey Andou! You can’t be rude to boss Kaneko!
Tsukahara gets in between, fearing that he might get reprimanded as well.
Go on, apologize. Beg for Kaneko’s forgiveness! Idiot!
However, Andou.
Even if the other party’s a boss, I cannot back off. I’ve been Takakura Ojou’s bodyguard for long
He resists right in front of them.
Is that so? Is that so? Really, is that so? So you won’t listen to me by all means? I’m very sorry Then, you’ll die together with these girls. Are you okay with that?