Onee-sama, this might be our last chance
The little sister speaks to her weak-hearted big sister.
But, for someone like us to sit on that table.
Kurama Misato-san’s in panic.
Do you mind? Kanou-sama, Torii-san?
Misuzu smiled at the two.
if Misuzu-sama doesn’t mind.
Torii-san forces herself to make a smile.
I don’t mind either, this is the last opportunity for Kurama-san to talk anyway
Kanou-san speaks coldly.
It’s genuinely, unfortunate, I have known Kurama-san since childhood after all
Then that means, Kanou Sakurako-san is at the same age as Kurama-elder.
Although, we never had a friendly talk before
Misuzu’s school is connected from kindergarten to high school
They were together for at least ten years, and yet.
They never talked.
How long are you going to stand there? If you continue to do that, it will look like Misuzu-sama sand we are bullying you
Kanou-san speaks strongly
She puts herself in the same rank as Misuzu.
However, she ignores Torii-san.
Oh, I can see their relationships now.
if you’d excuse us Excuse us
In Kurama sisters’ case. Oh, their bodyguards do pull their chairs.
The sisters have one bodyguard each.
Oh, these two might be sisters as well.
They look the same, and their Qi.
Ruriko, sit down Yes, Misuzu-oneesama
Ruriko pulls her seat and sits down.
Danna-sama, let’s reintroduce everyone
Misuzu smiled at me.
This is Kanou Sakurako-sama. Kanou-sama, this is my future husband Kuromori Kou
I bow my head.
Kanou Sakurako. Pleased to meet you
Sakurako-san shows a standoffish attitude, as she replied.
Oh, maybe she hates me.
I don’t sense malice, but I sense hostility.
Then, this is, Torii Mariko-san, was it?
I guess Misuzu’s not acquainted with Torii-san.
yes! Torii! Torii.Torii Mariko!
Torii-san’s a bit energetic.
That helps. I feel less nervous when there’s someone way more nervous than me.
Kuromori Kou. Pleased to meet you yee!
What? Why are you bowing like that?
Am I a shogun?
And then, the Kurama sisters. They belong to the Kouzuki group
Misuzu explained it that way, that means.
Kanou-san and Torii-san’s family don’t have relations with Kouzuki clan.
She introduced them last to me because they are members of the same organization.
Kurama Arisu!
The younger sister replies cheerfully.
Kurama Misato.
The elder sister is depressed.
Kuromori Kou. I thank you for looking after Misuzu and Ruriko no, we’re not. we’re in the same class in Japanese dancing as Misuzu-sama!
The little sister follows up to the trembling sister.
Oh, Nadeshiko-sensei’s class? Then, that means you were there during the dance presentation last May? Indeed, Danna-sama, these two were surprised
Oh, that time.
Oh, but forgive me. I didn’t know much about traditional dance. I watched it, but I didn’t know who the dancers were.
I don’t remember these two.
We do dress up and put on some makeup, it alters our appearances
Ruriko explained.
we saw that.
The elder sister speaks bashfully.
Kuromori-sama and Misuzu-sama.that.
aah!
Oh right. Misuzu and I kissed on stage while everyone’s watching.
i saw that too
Kurama-younger speaks.
No, you got me there.
uhm, what is that about?
Torii-san doesn’t seem to know.
Then that means, she’s not in Nadeshiko-sensei’s traditional dance class.
Hmm?
Uhm, could it be that Kanou-san danced that day? Before Yoshiko-san?
I recalled.
I remember someone with this mature face.
Yes, I participated in the dance presentation
Kanou-san replied with hurt feelings.
Err, uhm, can you explain it to me?
Torii-san’s trying to get into the conversation desperately.
Can we end this conversation? I have other topics that need discussion
Kanou-san speaks strongly.
I see. I get it.
Kanou-san’s house is perhaps on the same line of history as Kouzuki house.
That’s why Misuzu calls her with respect.
And, during that day, Misuzu was last, Ruriko was before Misuzu, Yoshiko-san was before Ruriko, and Kanou-san was before Yoshiko-san.
With that sort, it’s not about who’s the best, but who’s superior.
Furthermore, Yoshiko-san wasn’t announced as Jii-chan’s granddaughter yet.
Kanou-san must be discontented that Ruriko’s attendant, Yoshiko-san came later than her.
Indeed. Torii-san doesn’t seem to understand what we’re talking about, let’s leave it at that
Misuzu put Kanou-san into consideration.
Perhaps, it’s a lot of trouble if she doesn’t.
Well, I can take steps to understand. No need to hollow it out.
Putting that aside, I’d like to know the names of your bodyguards
I said.
Kanou-san shows a startled face.
Bodyguards are just servants
So that’s how she thinks.
But, it’s a social gathering about your bodyguards, right? Since while we’re at it, I’d like to know them
I said with a smile.
Indeed, as you can see, the masters are having conversations, yet the bodyguards aren’t
Misuzu looks at the other tables.
Yeah, the master’s who are sitting down are having a conversation, but.
The bodyguards behind them are silent.
They’re away for now, but we will introduce our bodyguards later
Misuzu speaks brightly.
That’s Michi.
Speaking of.Where’s Michi?
Still, if that’s the case, then shouldn’t the servants talk to each other?
Kanou-san said.
Introducing themselves as bodyguards, and if they were scouted for another company later.
Well, I guess there’s that.
They think that Kouzuki SS only wants to scout the good bodyguards.
But, since we have this opportunity, could you at least let me know the names of your bodyguards?
I said.
We’re all fellow humans, it would be sad not to know their name You can check that and know right away, don’t you? Kouzuki-sama’s got research body with Kouzuki SS
Kanou-san rejects.
Indeed, I think I can know the names of the bodyguards if I ask them. But, that’s not a relationship between people Relationship between people? To a servant? A bodyguard?
Oh, she doesn’t get it.
I stand up from my chair.
I look at the eyes of the four bodyguards.
Hello. Nice to meet you, I’m Kuromori Kou
I greeted them one by one.
The four were confused.
Ufufufu, fufufufufu
Torii-san laughed.
Kuromori-sama, you’re such an interesting person!
Then, she looked behind her, to the black-haired yet halforeign girl.
She’s my bodyguard. Her name’s Haiji
Then, the girl named Haiji.
Adelheid. Mariko-sama Yes, Adelheid, that’s why I call you Haiji
Torii-san said and laughed.
Pleased to meet you, Adelheid-san
I greeted her, then.
Katori Adelheid
She bows her head to me.
That’s right. This girl’s Haiji, yet, she’s also Katori! Lololol
I don’t understand why Torii-san’s laughing.
Torii-san has introduced Adelheid-san to us. Kanou-san, could you introduce your bodyguard as well?
I speak gently to Kanou-san.
I will ask the same, Kanou-sama
Misuzu also speaks.
Haa, if Misuzu-sama goes that far. It can’t be helped then
Kanou-san finally gives in.
This is my bodyguard. Shie, go and greet everyone
The tall girl called Shie faces not me but Misuzu and Ruriko.
I’m the officially appointed bodyguard from Kanou house. Shiranui Gou
She bows her head. What a brisk movement.
But.