Much more, Haruka’s mother right now is.
She’s with Yamaoka, employed by the Yakuza.
From the noble ladies to the bodyguards, they’ll all avoid Kudou Haruka.
You should’ve seen their strange behavior after leaving the hospital and coming back to school. They’re distant. You thought that this can’t go on. You feel that way, and so you contacted Michi-chan, didn’t you? You were trying to promote yourself to Misuzu-sama through Michi-chan, to try and be employed by Kouzuki SS
Haruka isn’t officially employed yet, and so,
The people look at her differently.
that’s right, that’s why!
Haruka admitted it right away.
That’s why, please give me a test! It’s too cruel to be disqualified even though I didn’t take a test yet!
Err.
I’m not good at trying to market myself like Michi! Please look at my skills instead.
Why are you mentioning Michi?
She’s unfair. She’s buttering up Misuzu-sama and everyone. She only thinks of herself
Haruka said.
Oh. Michi’s evaluation hasn’t gone down one bit in school, has it?
Edie nods.
That’s right! She’s the same as me. She’s also that person’s daughter, and yet, I’m the only one taking all of the scandal’s embers, and now I’m in the worse position and yet, nothing changed in her! It’s strange! That girl’s unfair Elder and younger sisters.
That girl did something while I was in the hospital! That’s why my reputation fell!
That’s not it
I said.
But, she’s always sticking to Misuzu-sama. Usually, she should also ask to recommend me, her sister! That girl’s my little sister, you know!
Haruka can’t throw her complains to Shou-neechan, and so,
She throws all of her ill-feelings to me.
You really don’t get it
Edie said, looking amazed.
What do you know?
Haruka shouts.
It’s the opposite
Opposite.
Everyone knows that your mother committed a scandal. That’s why Ruriko and Misuzu approach Michi themselves when people who resent her are watching. They show that they’re close with her
Edie said.
That’s why they all okay with Michi. It’s not Michi. Michi’s not good at dealing with those people. I mean, Michi’s the type who doesn’t care about the evaluation of people around her
Right.
Michi’s like that.
That’s why Ruriko and Misuzu look after Michi
Edie smiles.
They all are good girls
But, Kudou Haruka;
That can’t be true! Why would a lady of Kouzuki house look out for a bodyguard like Michi? That can’t be! That’s ridiculous!
Kudou Haruka only lives within her narrow-spaced imagination.
Do you know how Michi calls Misuzu and the girls recently?
I asked.
i don’t! I don’t care!
No, you should.
Michi calls Misuzu Misuzu-oneesama and Ruriko Ruriruri
On the other hand, Ruriko calls Michi Mitchi
The way you call a person shows your relationship with them.
what’s with that?
Haruka’s surprised.
It’s the truth
The truth
Hey, wait! Seki-san! Look, isn’t Michi much ruder than me? She’s being disrespectful to the ladies of Kouzuki house! You can’t allow that. You should punish her!
Hey now.
Really? Misuzu-sama gave her permission, and so I don’t see any problem with it
Shou-neechan replies, coldly.
But, it’s Michi!
Yes, it’s Michi-chan. She’s cute. Misuzu-sama loves her as a little sister, and Ruriko-sama treats her as a close friend
That’s not allowed!
What’s not allowed?
Geez, just how far did she go on promoting herself!
Ah, it’s spinning around in circles again.
Just what’s going on inside Haruka’s head.
It can’t be helped. Michi-chan’s cute unlike you
Right, Michi’s cute. Unlike you
Shou-neechan and Edie laugh mockingly.
I see! That’s what she’s using! That’s unfair of her!
Wrong
I said.
Michi’s cute. But, Kudou Haruka-san, you’re not. That’s all
What’s with that way of saying. Don’t look down on me!
Then.
Haruka-san, when you were temporarily hired as Ruriko-san’s bodyguard, you were looking at the people around you with a self-important attitude, haven’t you? That was being irresponsible as a bodyguard
I’ve seen Haruka’s irresponsibility during the traditional dance event.
She’s Ruriko’s bodyguard, and yet she’s not near Ruriko’s side at all.
i
I’ve read the reports about you, do you think that nobody’s watching?
Shou-neechan said.
As for Michi-chan, she’s always with Misuzu-sama no matter what, she doesn’t say anything unneeded on the other students, has she? She’s still modest-mannered. She always acts while considering her master. Unlike you who keep talking about the information, you know to other people I knew it, she talks a lot.
For example, the floor plan on Kouzuki house, or even the meals they’re having. You don’t even know how confidential that is
That information can be used for an attack plan if leaked out.
I mean, you can’t trust a security officer who talks about their master’s house without care.
In that regard, Michi-chan works amazingly as a bodyguard. She gets a full score. The girls in your school all know how well Michi-chan works. Honestly, Kouzuki SS received offers to hand Michi-chan to their daughter instead this spring. Most of them were from the Kouzuki clan Other families want Michi as their bodyguard.
Although there are hardly any voices saying that anymore. Everyone in the school knows that Misuzu-sama and Ruriko-sama trust Michi-chan and treats her like a family. There are only a few people in that school who know Michi-chan’s strength as a bodyguard. Some laugh at the name of Kudou style martial arts. But, they don’t look down on Michi-chan’s role as a bodyguard. They all respect her. That’s why Michi-chan’s evaluation didn’t go down even if her mother caused a scandal Misuzu and Ruriko is looking out for her but also,
It’s all the result of Michi’s effort above all.
They can see it.
i I can’t agree with this!
Kudou Haruka said.
I can’t possibly be inferior to Michi
No, look.
You lost to Michi last May and even today.
Well, if that’s what you think then stay in your closed world
Shou-neechan speaks coldly.
Chapter 726
We’re in the city
Edie looks at the road.
She’s already remembered the map and the names of location in Tokyo’s suburbs.
Edie didn’t just receive elite education as a combatant of the assassination, she’s a genius. She has nearly the same intellect as Michi.
Shou, I’d like to hear the instructions on what to do on site already
Edie tells Shou-neechan
We’re to wreck the Kansai Yakuza. No mercy
Shou-neechan looks at the mirror.
We’re killing them all?
Kudou Haruka’s startled as Edie speaks without reserve about killing.
You don’t have to go that far. It’s not worth it. Although, be sure to take down those who come for you in one shot.
One action, you mean?
Indeed, don’t kill them but instead take them down in one shot
Shou-neechan.
As mentioned earlier, Kouzuki SS now is Kakka’s private army. Our job on the surface is a security firm for VIPs from wealthy families, but our other side is a group of specialists who accomplishes Kakka’s requests. But, it won’t go the same way from now on. You know that the situation has changed, don’t you?
Edie and I nod.
Kudou Haruka’s showing a surprised face.
Jii-chan’s retiring from the Kouzuki group and Shiba-san will be the manager. Kouzuki SS won’t be backing up the Kouzuki group like how they do it before, right?
Up until now, Kouzuki house, Kouzuki group, and Kouzuki SS are all under Jii-chan’s control.