I know that Tsukiko’s lying about that.
The Takakura shrine maidens can read memories from other people.
In fact, she’s been reading and practicing Katsuko-nee’s sex techniques more and more so it should be easy for her to read Katsuko-nee’s baking techniques as well.
I guess Tsukiko doesn’t do that because she doesn’t want to interfere with her sisters, or with other family members when baking.
Luna, Koyomi-chan, Agnes, then Yomi, and Ruriko are girls of the same age learning how to bake bread.
If the eldest of the shrine maidens enters the group, then the younger sisters would be conscious.
That’s not it, my little sisters will be in Kou-sama’s care, but I will have to return to the shrine in Kyoto
Tsukiko replied after reading my thoughts.
The Takakura shrine in Kyoto’s a historic one so someone has to take over.
The Takakura shrine had been in Kyoto since before the shrine maidens with their mysterious power gathered there.
Tsukiko and the girls inherited the lineage.
Right now, they still can’t return to Kyoto since the war with the Kansai Yakuza isn’t over yet, but one of the sisters will officially become the shrine maiden to keep the shrine.
Oh? I don’t mind opening a branch of my bakery in front of your shrine in Kyoto
Katsuko-nee smiled gently at Tsukiko
Yes. Right now, we’re in the process of constructing a building for the Kansai branch of Kouzuki SS in front of the Takakura shrine
Jii-chan decided that the Takakura shrine and its shrine maidens will be under Kouzuki house’s control, and the Yakuza can never toy with them anymore.
To show that intent, the Kansai branch of Kouzuki SS will stand guard at the Takakura shrine.
The first floor of the Kansai branch building could be used as a bakery, and Tsukiko could be the owner.
Anyway, we don’t have to consider that yet. Tsukiko’s still a student here until spring next year, so you should have fun with your school life
Tsukiko still has a few months before she graduates from high school.
Yes, thank you, Kou-sama
Tsukiko bows to me.
Tsukiko sure is serious, also beautiful. You could’ve helped out in the cafe together with Misato-san and the girls. Tsukiko-san’s also from the Nadeshiko department, right?
Kana-senpai doesn’t know that Misato and the girls are prostitute cadets.
Those girls are in the same department, but we’re on a different course
Yeah, Tsukiko and Mitama are in the same course
I explained in a hurry.
Today, we want Misato and her group to get along in the same group. Apart from Misato, the three girls came from the province
Sumitomo Momoka, Shirahata Setsuna, and Asahina Nozomi accepted to become prostitutes to pay off the debts of their fathers who owned a business in the provincial city.
Oh, is that so?
Misato-san’s lunch is in here
Mariko points at the pad containing lunchboxes brought from the mansion.
Right.
Motoko won’t forget Misato, who’s a daughter of nobility.
Misato also went to that school from an early age.
Oh, they’ll have their lunch break after hours so I’ll tell them to come when I come back
Indeed, they’ll eat together with Nei-chan
Kana-senpai and Katsuko-nee said.
So, Kou will have Tsukiko and I come with you, and you’re our bodyguard
Mariko tells Kurose Anju who’s already shrunk after eating her meal.
Me?
Yes, you. You’re going to be Kou’s personal bodyguard, right? Then you should go with him now
She’s not a daughter of nobility, but Mariko’s a daughter of the president of the Torii house.
There should be a bodyguard near her.
We’re safe here, Mitama-chan, Kinuka-chan, and Haiji-chan are outside, and we’re going to lock the door while you’re not here
Katsuko-nee told me.
The bakery can only be opened from the inside and there’s a camera watching outside.
The door’s unlocked since the tennis girls are coming and going, but we’re going to return it to its usual state.
Also, you should go check on Edie-chan too
I agree, I’m curious about how it’s going
Katsuko-nee suggested. Mariko agreed.
Right now, Edie’s preparing for the school swimsuit judo tournament in the schoolyard.
I know that you’re tied up to the bakery all day, but you’re everyone’s husband so you should check on Edie-chan
Oh, Katsuko-nee’s right.
Right. Edie mentioned that the event starts at 3, but from the looks of the cafe today, I think I’ll be here baking
But, the match will be televised, so we’ll be able to watch it while working at the bakery
Yes, that’s why you should take a look at them now
Hey, I brought these girls
After leaving the bakery at two o’clock.
Margo-san brought Marika and the girls.
Oh, Margo-san picked up Marika and her friend from the train station.
I parked the car at the faculty parking lot so we walked here
Thanks, Margo-san
I thanked her and looked at the girl that she brought with her
Err, Marika, and Erica.
Then, three other girls.
Erica’s wearing a pink cardigan over a waka piece with a pretty print fabric.
Marika’s wearing her high-school blue blazer uniform.
Among the three girls, two are wearing the same uniform as Marika’s.
However, the last one is a mature-looking girl with slit eyes, wearing a neat uniform, and hair tied up in a bun.
The other girl’s wearing a men’s black leather jacket over her uniform and her skirt is pulled up short. Her hair is in wild style, her face is flashy, and her red lipstick stands out. She’s got a bad eye expression, she looks like she’s already grumpy.
The last one is wearing a navy blue sailor uniform, making me think that she’s a middle school girl. Only one of them looks young. Her eyes are moist as if she’s nervous. I think she’s carrying a violin case. Her hair is, well, it’s bob cut.
The three of them are beautiful, but, anyway, the one wearing a leather jacket seems very grumpy.
Also, I’m curious as to why Marika and Erica look gloomy.
You have a rare group with you, Yoshinobu-kun
Margo-san looked at Mariko, Tsukiko, and Kurose Anju who came to meet with them, and smiled.
It’s the school festival so everyone’s busy
I replied.
Yeah, I’m feeling nostalgic too
Right, Margo-san also went to our school until last year
Unlike Nei, whose school registration is fake, Margo-san’s supposed to be an exchange student from the US, so she could properly graduate from high school.
Now she’s registered at a college or university. It doesn’t seem that she’s going to it at all.
In the meantime, it’s awkward to just stand outside, so why don’t we get inside the cafeteria and have a cup of tea?
Margo-san said.
Our cafe is fine but it’s outside. It would also be hard to explain to the tennis club girls if they see me drinking tea with stranger girls.
Oh well.
Then, let’s go to the cafeteria
I led everyone to the school cafeteria.
Not as much as our cafe, but.
The school cafeteria is moderately crowded.
It should be crowded, and yet.
What’s going on?
I wonder?
Marog-san laughs.
The students who were near the table were sitting all got out of their seats in a hurry.
For those who escaped late.
Idiot! Come here already!
A senior schoolboy called out to them.
Remember? I’m famous in this school
Oh, Margo-san’s a legendary delinquent, who was with Nei until last May, taking out delinquent students and other thugs in the streets.
Nei dyed her hair back from blonde to black to show that she’s reformed, but I have blonde hair from the start
Even now, the seniors consider Margo-san as someone they should fear.
Those who saw Margo-san turn the teacher, who’s a follower of Shirasaka Sousuke, who attacked Nei, into someone beyond recovery, still haven’t graduated.