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Why are you standing there?

Snatch asks Mitama and Kinuka.

This is where we belong

Belong

Mitama and Kinuka reply like it’s natural.

Well, they’ve been bodyguards of Arisu and Misato since they were young so it’s natural to them.

Somehow, you girls do whatever you want tonight

Snatch is amazed.

Oh well, do whatever you want. To be honest, watching you girls is fun

Yes, I think it’s a lot more like television than badly staged variety shows

The gay columnist Francie, says.

Well then, why don’t we introduce her to everyone. This is our friend in school. Arisu-chan!

Eri introduces Arisu.

I’m Kurama Arisu

Kurama bows her head.

Oh my, unlike you two, this girl seems elegant.

Obviously, she’s the young lady of the Kurama house

Yukino told Francie while snorting.

You know about the company called Kurama Kaku Group that owns a lot of luxury hotels and old inns? She’s the young lady of that family. I’ve seen her a few times at parties Well, we’re living in the same mansion now though.

Due to the commotion last May, most of the people know that Yukino’s related to the Shirasaka house, which owns a newspaper and TV station.

Snatch and the viewers won’t find it strange that she knows the face of Arisu, a young lady of the Kurama house.

They’re not one of the postwar upstarts like my Shirasaka house. Kurama house had been in the nobility with hundreds of years of history

Yukino explains, Snatch;

Oh, I heard of Kurama Kaku. Haven’t gone to one though

He got right into it.

Oh? But I thought that the Kurama Kaku group got a huge debt that they’re in trouble right now?

As expected of a columnist. Francie knows about the economic crisis of the Kurama Kaku group.

Yes, my house has declared bankruptcy

Arisu replies with a smile.

Now, the group’s hotels and inns have been sold to pieces but they’re still unable to pay off the debts

How much is left?

Rie asks Arisu.

I think it’s about 2.6 billion yen

If people living in India and China can give me a yen each then we could pay them back

Eri said.

At first, it was 5.67 Billion Yen

If you pay back one yen a year I calculate that Maitreya will appear in this world

Rie speaks this time.

With that said, Arisu-chan’s father and mother escaped and they’re currently missing

Huh, really?

Eri said. Francie’s surprised.

Yes, I don’t know where my parents are either

Arisu replies.

Onee-sama and I have been staying at a certain person’s mansion near Tokyo

Francie and Snatch don’t remember Arisu being in our mansion.

Tsukiko’s Miko power already made it ambiguous before it reached their memory.

That aside, what is this? Does the young lady want to find her missing parents and that’s why she’s come here?

Snatch asks.

What are you talking about? We’re not a sob story show

Snatch Onii-san, you’re not Kokinji of Naniwa

Rie and Eri criticized Snatch.

You sure know a lot of girls

Uhm, if we were to find out the location of father, the debt collectors will come and there will be further commotion

Arisu said.

I’m very sorry to those my father and mother caused inconveniences to

Oh, I see. If their location is to be discovered, then the debt collectors will come

Snatch agrees.

Yes, and so I’m sorry to ask but I’d like to take a bit of time and greet father and mother who are far away

Arisu speaks her desires gently.

Now grant Arisu-sama’s wish

Grant it

Mitama and Kinuka glared at Snatch from Arisu’s sides.

No, even if you tell me that. This is Yukino’s show. Tell Yukino that

Snatch looked at Yukino.

Why not? Either way, we can do whatever we want in this show. It’s no big deal to use the TV signals for personal use

Yukino said laughingly.

We got no sponsors, and the TV station is forced to broadcast this. It’s basically the night show with the dark forces

Nobody’s here to receive your complaints, and if you have anything to say then just write it on the anonymous message board on the internet or at the back of the flyer Eri and Rie laughed.

Then, go tell what you want to say to your parents

Yukino urged Arisu

Yes, thank you

Arisu thanked Yukino, stood up, and faced the camera.

Father, Mother, how are you doing? Arisu’s living a healthy life thanks to everyone. Onee-sama is doing well too

She speaks happily.

It’s a little harsh today but I’m doing well. Don’t lose hope. Ane-sama and I will surely recover the Kurama Kaku. Someday, we will meet again. Arisu believes. That’s all Arisu bows to the camera, and then.

Thank you

She bows her head to Yukino and Snatch.

She’s such a neat girl that I’m surprised

Francie admires Arisu’s elegance.

Are you sure you’re friends

That’s right, we’re students of the same school

We’re good friends. Right, Arisu-chan?

The twins smiled at Arisu.

Yes, Kinuka.san and I are in the same class

Arisu panics and adds -san to Kinuka’s name.

Everyone’e so bright and cute that I’m in their care. I’m thankful to them

Don’t say it like that, we’re just being good friends with Arisu-chan

That’s right, don’t be so stand-offish

!

The twins said. Kinuka nods.

Well, sure. I’m happy to see that you girls are getting good friends

Yeah, the twins and stealth Kinuka aren’t ordinary so I was a little worried

Snatch and Francie said.

Well, it’s also in question whether this young lady is normal, but at least, you girls gave such an unexpected report.

That’s not true! We’re not that weird.

That’s right. Arisu-chan’s cute, and we’re cute Kinuka-chan is also cute

We’re all just the same

Snatch said. The twins reacted.

Well, I admit that you girls and this young lady are beautiful that you could be idols right now

As for stealth Kinuka, I haven’t seen her face behind the veil so I don’t know

Kinuka-chan’s cute too! Right, Rie-chan?

Yeah, Eri-chan, Kinuka-chan is just as cute as us!

!

Kinuka behind the mask nods.

Anyway, don’t corrupt this young lady you two! Don’t take her to weird places or anything

Snatch said.

Weird places, like where?

Yeah, where?

The twins ask glaringly.

Like, going to the karaoke box, or video arcade, or bringing other adults with you. If I recall, nobody under 16 is allowed at the arcades after six in the night, even with a guardian Oh, it’s slightly different because of the prefecture, but in Tokyo’s case, that’s their youth protection ordinance

Snatch said. Francie agrees.

In the Chugoku region, they’re strict with their rules that students aren’t allowed to enter after dark. The times’ changes depending on the season

Oh. I see.

Each prefecture has its own rules but after 10PM, minors are definitely not allowed. It’s not just a prefectural ordinance but a national law called the Law concerning regulation and proper operation of business affecting public morals The amazing thing is that there are eight areas regulated by this law. First is the Cabaret, second is the host clubs, third is the dance restaurants, which makes no sense, the fourth one is the dancing halls, and the number fifth is coffee shops and bars with a dark lighting that you can’t see what’s going on inside, sixth is couples coffee shops, seventh is pachinko and mahjong parlors, and the eight is game centers Oh, game centers are also treated as sex establishments.

Then.

Kuhaa, Rie-chan

Fuaa, Eri-chan

The twins sighed.

You know

We’re.

We’re not planning on doing that

They speak with sad looks.

We don’t even go outside for nightlife

Game arcades, karaoke? Never gone there