We’ve arrived Kudou-papa said. We see a huge hotel in the bay coast area. The dark night sky is dazzled with cast light.
I can understand Takahata-san’s situation now. Leave the rest to me I promised her.
Ah, yes. Please take care of me The long-haired beauty replies with a small voice.
But, I don’t mind if it’s impossible. I know the situation I’m in
Yes, I can understand how Takahata-san feels This girl shouldn’t stand in the negotiation that decides her fate. That’s why I’ll have to speak for Takahata Marika-san.
Your time is almost up Kudou-papa’s right. The motorcade gets into the basement parking lot of the hotel.
Kudou-san, where will you bring Takahata-san? I asked Kudou-papa in the driver’s seat.
After sending you off inside the hotel, we’re going to be in a different room on the same floor as you Oh, we still have to hide to Anna-san and her father that Takahata-san is here.
This hotel is affiliated with the Kouzuki house, and so Kouzuki SS rented the whole floor. This girl can watch the discussion you’re having in her room
Okay. Kudou-san, look after Takahata-san
I know
Takahata-san must be feeling uneasy, wait here. We’ll bring Anna-san to you once the conversation is over I said.
Yes. No matter what the result is, I will accept it, it’s my fate. It’s just that, I wanted to meet Anna Erica-san tonight no matter what, and so that’s why I came here
Yes, I’ll make sure that you two meet up. I promise you that The car stopped at the bottom layer of the parking lot. In front of us, Shou-neechan’s minivan opened. First, Michi checks the safety of the location then, Tsukiko and Ruriko come down.
Yo-chan, we should
Yeah, well then, see you later Takahata-san, Kudou-san
Yeah, I got this I opened the door and went out. The basement parking lot has a dark mood. It’s heavy. Nei also gets off the car. She meets with Shou-neechan. Everyone, even Shou-neechan, got off the car now. Anna-san hasn’t noticed the girl in the rear seat of our car. Momoko-neechan either.
Seki-san! A male bodyguard from the Kouzuki SS comes running towards Shou-neechan. Seems like he whispered a report.
I understand. Thank you Shou-neechan turned to us.
Anna Kenichirou’s already here. He brought in extra people She smiled wryly.
Who is it? Momoko-neechan asks.
Anna Erica-san’s fiance or I should say that he’s still just a candidate. Madohori Tadashi-san is here Err, it’s that Mad Hori who wants to become the first president of Japan.
Oh, it’s gonna get messy then Momoko-neechan smiled at somebody else’s problem.
Also, Anna-san’s mother is also with him Shou-neechan said. Anna-san froze. Seems like it’s beyond her expectations that her father would bring her mother into the discussion.
So, do you have some instructions? Shou-neechan smiled at me. She probably is asking about what I have to say after talking to Takahata Marika-san in Kudou-papa’s car.
No, nothing special. I know that Shou-neechan still hasn’t revealed all the cards at hand I replied.
I’ll just get in Shou-neechan’s plan for now
Okay. Well then, let’s go We follow Shou-neechan and enter the hotel from the parking lot. There are Kouzuki SS escorts in front of the elevator too. They handed over several keycards to the rooms to Shou-neechan.
The guests are in 2504. 2503, 2505, and 2506 are open. These are the keys, please use them as you please. 2513 is the staff room
What about the lawyer?
He hasn’t arrived yet
I understand. Thank you The Anna couple and Mad Hori are already in room 2504. The lawyer, it’s probably that lawyer that’s managing Anna-san’s inheritance from her late Grandfather. Also, I think that Takahata Marika-san will be in 2513. That’s where they can watch our discussion in real-time.
Do you want to go to another room to calm down before talking to your father? We have prepared some waiting rooms for that Shou-neechan asks Anna-san. It’s 2503, 2505, and 2506.
No, we should go Anna-san replies with a stern expression.
We don’t need to go to the waiting room either. We’ll go with Kou-chan. Instead of peeking from the waiting room, I also want to be in the conversation Momoko-neechan said.
I understand. Then, let’s go We get in the large elevator. Then, we go up to the 25th floor. Even on the 25th floor’s elevator hall. There are Kouzuki SS bodyguards. Ruriko from Kouzuki house and Momoko-neechan from Kaan house are both here after all. Naturally, they’ll have strict security here.
This way This is a floor that Kouzuki SS rents regularly, so. Shou-neechan goes straight to room 2504. I can see that Anna-san’s nervous. The heavy atmosphere is in the hotel’s corridor’s air. We stand before the door.
Ah, wait a second Shou-neechan I stopped Shou-neechan
Anna-san, you should take deep breaths at times like this
Deep breaths? Anna-san looked at me.
Even without it, I.
No, you should do it. Calming down your emotions is necessary. Michi I looked at Michi.
Yes, it will be Kudou style’s breathing exercise
Right. Teach Anna-san that
This is a breathing technique passed on to my family, to calm down our minds when dealing with our enemies Anna-san should know that Michi is Misuzu’s bodyguard since they both attend the same middle school. A bodyguard of nobility should have some knowledge of martial arts.
Inhale slowly on the count of eight, and then, exhale slowly on the count of eight
Ooh, I’ll try that too. Let’s do it together, Ruriko, Sebastianus! Momoko-neechan joins in, so Anna-san had no choice now. Nei and I joined in.
Then, count 4 Shou-neechan also joins in. Now everyone’s doing breathing exercises.
Then, two counts. Breathe in, out. 1, 2! 1, 2! Haa, fuu.
One count! Ha, fu, ha, fu!
Then, two counts, and then four. okay, now go to 8 counts. Then, 16 counts Our breathing starts to slow down.
Okay, we’re done Yeah, when you breathe in fresh air, your body feels refreshed. And yet, it’s relaxing. Above all, it connects everyone nicely with our breathing.
Anna-san, I’ll say it beforehand, I didn’t come here purely out of my curiosity Momoko-neechan said.
You’re my cute junior, so I don’t want to see you feel unhappy. I won’t do anything bad Then, she looked at Ruriko and me.
Kou-chan and Ruriko too, everyone here feels the same way, right? Momoko-neechan looked at each and one of us. Michi, Sebastianus (Yamada Umeko-san,) Nei, Shou-neechan, and. Tsukiko.
Kou-chan even prepared his last card for you Momoko-neechan smiled at Tsukiko
After talking in the car earlier, you look like someone with a much more simple and good personality than I thought As long as they make contact and a conversation, I know that Momoko-neechan and Tsukiko will get along.
Although, maybe you already are manipulating my thoughts,. She smiled.
I won’t do that Tsukiko replies with a straight face.
I’m joking. Anyway, in the worst case, Tsukiko-san can lend her power to cut a way through so you don’t have to worry, Anna-san
As long as Kou-sama orders it, then I’ll do it Anna-san.
is that so? I don’t get it, but. Naturally, Anna-san can’t understand what it means since we haven’t explained Miko power to her, and she hasn’t seen how fearsome it is in reality.
Anyway, we’re here with you, you don’t have to worry I declared.
Then, shall we? Shou-neechan asks Anna-san.
Yes Anna-san seems to have resolved herself. Knock. Knock. Shou-neechan knocks on the door. Then. Click. The door opens, and a tall slim man wearing dark glasses shows up. He’s wearing all black. Black suit, black shirt, and black jacket.
Yes? He glares at us with a face that’s in bad mood. He brings in a threatening atmosphere
I’m Seki from the Kouzuki SS. I’ve brought Anna Erica-san Shou-neechan replied to the young man. Anna-san’s hiding behind Shou-neechan’s back.