Chapter 1397. School Festival Day 2 / Concerto

Jasmine-chan likes Matsumoto Maki-san, right?

Mariko told Marika.

Eeeeeh?

U-Uhm, I

Marika blushed out of embarra.s.sment.

And Matsumoto Maki-sans also into Jasmine-chan

Marikos gaze turns to Matsumoto Maki-san.

Isnt that why you decided to go all or nothing with Jasmine-chans story, right?

Thinking about it again, no matter how much these sisters were in danger of being forced by their grandfather to give up on their music study

Its not easy to take on a cla.s.smates suggestion and go to someone you dont know, and ask for a.s.sistance, right?

But since its Jasmine-chan, someone you care about, you believed her. No, you want to believe her, thats why you came here today

Matsumoto Maki-san.

Yes, youre right

She admits what Mariko says about her.

Ive always wanted to be friends with Takahata-san after hearing her play. I like Takahata-sans piano

I like Matsumoto-sans plays too

Marika and Matsumoto Maki-san smile at each other.

Wait! Wait! You girls!

Igaras.h.i.+ Izumi tries to get in between but

Youre for later, so shut up for now

She glared and shut her up.

Then.

Uhm, Kou-san

Marika looked at me.

U-Uhm, things may have been out of order, so Im sorry about that, but please listen

What is it?

That docile Marikas trying to talk to me earnestly.

What I mean, is, uhm, I genuinely want Matsumoto-san to continue playing her piano. Matsumoto-san, and her sister, Miki-san as well. Theyre both much more talented in music than me, so they have to continue making progress. It would be a shame if they quit music now. Thats absolutely true

I can tell that the Matsumoto siblings are talented too.

And so, Im willing to do anything to help Matsumoto-san pursue music. Anything. So, Kou-kun, please help Matsumoto-san. Please, Im begging you

Marika stood up from her chair and put her hands on the carpet floor in the princ.i.p.als office.

Then, she prostrates herself before me.

Wait, no, Takahata-san

Matsumoto Maki-san followed after Marika and sat in seiza on the carpet.

Nee-san

Her sister, Miki-san also followed her sister and sat right next to her with her precious violin in her arms.

We sisters dont have that talent that Takahata-san would need to have to go through such lengths

No, its okay, Matsumoto-san

No, Ill ask for it myself

Matsumoto-san looked up straight at me while sitting

Im unsure who Kuromori-san is, nor what kind of power you have, but since Takahata-san trusts you, I do the same

Then.

Please help us sisters, no, even if its just Miki, please support Miki so she can continue her studies in violin. I dont care what happens to me, so please

Matsumoto Maki-san prostrates herself. Shes rubbing her forehead on the floor.

Nee-san, I

Miki, Grandfathers going to sell that violin if you let him, are you okay with that?

Miki-san trembles and she looks at her violin.

I dont want that. Never. I dont want Fathers violin taken away

Then, you should ask for it

Her sister said, Miki-san puts her violin case down and her hand on the floor.

I-Ino, I dont mind what happens to me. Please help us

Marika, and the Matsumoto siblings, the three beauties prostrate themselves to me.

I

Frankly, its easy to convince Matsumoto-sans grandfather to give up selling the violin and let Maki-san stay in her high school

I could just bring in one of the girls with Miko power, and order Matsumoto-sans grandfather to forget about his granddaughters.

Yes, legally, the violin should be Miki-sans property as shes inherited that from her father. If you dont want your grandfather to meddle with it, then Miki-san can pretend to sell it to Kou, then reorganize it so that Kous loaning it to you. Then, we notify Matsumoto-sans grandfather through a lawyer, and he wont be able to sell it off anymore

Marikos got a more realistic approach compared to my ideas.

As for Maki-sans school, its okay as long as someone pays for your tuition, right? Your guardian is your mother, not your grandfather. The only problem is money, but thats something we can fix, see? If you want, I can ask Father to give you music training scholars.h.i.+p from Torii electronics. Its for college, but since you sisters have the talent, I can talk to grandfather to give you an exception

As long as she has the scholars.h.i.+p, Maki-san can continue going to the music school.

But, is that good enough?

Mariko, I dont know much about the music world, but

I sort the thoughts in my head.

I feel like in their case, letting them study music isnt enough, right?

I remember the night I first met Marika.

Minaho-neesan let Marika play piano and asked if she wanted to become a professional pianist, saying that she could offer a.s.sistance.

The contents were

I know that Matsumoto-san has great talent, but its not enough to go to the music school to hone their talent to become a pianist and violinist. They need to do more than go to a music school to hone that talent, right?

Oh, youre right. If they want to become professionals, then school isnt enough. They need private lessons from a good teacher and win compet.i.tions

Yes, thats what Minaho-neesan said before.

Private lessons are expensive, right?

Indeed. Whats the point if you dont get a good teacher, and I think those charge a lot. And in compet.i.tions, its not just in j.a.pan, eventually, youll have to study at a famous foreign music college and win prizes at traditional foreign compet.i.tions

If theyre going abroad, then that costs more.

Kous right. Keeping Miki-sans violin and supporting Maki-san in her current school wont be enough

Mariko agreed.

Matsumoto-sans so talented that it would be a waste if they dont become professionals

But, itll be costly to take that path.

Their grandfather owns a large drugstore chain so he must have money.

But, hes not interested in music, and deep down, he wants to take control of his granddaughters.

Even if we use the Miko power to order them to give money, itll get complicated later on.

Its not a big deal to alter his mind if were just making him give up, on Miki-sans violin and Maki-sans school.

If we alter to make him pay a huge amount to let them continue even though he doesnt want it, then thatll be a huge burden to their mind.

Altering a mind too deep using the Miko power can break them.

In particular, its best to avoid doing anything that could affect ones personality.

I think so too

Tsukiko nods.

That means, that we need someone to help pay for Matsumoto-sans studies until she becomes a professional in about ten years

If n.o.bodys willing to go that far, then it wont make sense to maintain the status quo.

I-If its money, we can return it when we grow up. Well work hard to pay it back

The little sister desperately pleads.

Im sure that Ill become a professional and repay it

But

I wonder about that?

Minaho-neesan, who had been quiet until now, speaks up.

Its true that you have superior talent among the j.a.panese at your age playing the violin. I can recognize that, but who knows if you can continue showing that high-level talent five, or even ten years from now?

Thats

Its a common story, a prodigy in childhood, falls behind their growth and ends up being another ordinary person in adulthood. Besides, I heard that many who go study abroad end up overwhelmed, and ruined by people who are much more talented than they are

Thats also true.

Above all, its also likely that you get ill, or suffer a serious injury that makes it impossible for you to perform in the future. If that happens, all the money spent on you would be wasted, do you understand?

Thats

Miki-sans face sinks to gloom.

Thats why so many aspiring musicians rely on support from their families. Its hard to invest in a dream like that without the love from the family

Indeed. Even those who got their scholars.h.i.+ps from Torii electronics also get help from their families, because the scholars.h.i.+p alone isnt enough

Minaho-neesan said. Mariko supplemented.

Then.

In other words, Matsumoto-san will have to join our family if they want continued support, is that right?

Erica, whos been quiet next to Marika, speaks out.

Indeed. If theyre in the family, then thats another story

Minaho-neesan smiles.

But, I think we need to take care of other things before we go to that

Minaho-neesan.

Kous the keystone of our family, so we dont allow those Kou doesnt need, nor those who dont need him

Those who I need?

Those who need me?

As Marika-san mentioned herself earlier, the orders messed up. I think that we need to reappraise Marika-san before talking about the Matsumoto siblings

Reappraise Marika?

Err, what do you mean by that, Minaho-neesan?

I asked.

U-Uhm

Another one whos been quietly watching the situation, Kurose Anju, raises her hand.

Ive only been here since yesterday, so I dont know much yet, but I think Im beginning to understand the peculiarities of the Kuormori house

The young bodyguard speaks timidly.

And so, Ive been thinking

Kurose Anju looks at Marika.

Uhm, lesbian relations.h.i.+ps are okay in Kuromori-samas house, right?

Huh, lesbian?

No, Ive had s.e.x with Marika multiple times already.

No, wait.

Takahata Marika-san likes Matsumoto Maki-san, right?

Kurose Anju looks at Marika and Matsumoto Maki-san.

Marikas feelings towards Matsumoto-san are

Yeah, shes right.

Its already far from being ordinary cla.s.smates, or friends.

Thats love.

Im sure.

And, Matsumoto Maki-san also likes Takahata Marika-san. Isnt that right?

Recalling their expressions from the conversation earlier and

I see. I get it.

The two of you have been mutually interested in each other, and today, you became more aware, and after that piano performance, its clear that the two of you figured out that you love each other, right?

Err.

Remembering it now

The two of you say I like how you play the piano. I want to play together with you forever, wasnt that just a confession?

Thats

Just take the piano out of that line and youll see what I mean

Yeah, I like your piano goes to I like you

And I want to play with you forever, becomes I want to be with you forever

But if they prefer the same s.e.x, isnt it hard for them to join Kuromori-samas family?

Kurose Anju said, but

You dont get it

Mariko stares at Kurose Anju.

Everyone already knows that Marika-sans bis.e.xual

Huh, really?

I just thought that their friends.h.i.+p is too thick, but

It didnt come to me to the point where I thought Marika might be into girls.

Last night, I just had s.e.x with Marika.

But you see, everyone in our family is more or less into girls too

Mariko said.

You wont get such an all-girl group gets along that well without that see? Even I love Momoko-oneesama just as much as Kou, and I also love other girls

True, Michi loves Misuzu.

And Misuzu was formerly Nagisas pet, and she even tried to take Karen as hers.

Rurikos having s.e.x with me but doesnt want to talk to other men.

Mitama and Kinuka are definitely lesbian for Arisu and Misato.

Motoko and Kurumis relations.h.i.+p too.

Kanas the only one whos pure straight in our family I think. Thats why I like her. You can talk to her as a friendly girl and nothing else

Mariko said.

Right, Kana-senpais definitely cheerful when it comes to girls

Thats why you dont have to worry about those who dont get it Jasmine-chan. Youre already part of our precious family

Mariko also loves Marika as family.

But.

But, Mariko, I feel like theres a difference between also preferring girls to preferring girls

I speak out my suspicion.

Look, Marikas quite the docile girl. Maybe, she actually doesnt want to do it with guys, but she had no choice

Theres also the fact that she got to see her sister, Erica, who had been separated from her for many years.

Since Ericas my s.e.x slave, maybe she thought that she had no choice but to become my s.e.x slave too even though she doesnt want to have s.e.x with me.

Speaking of which, whenever I had s.e.x with Marika, it was always with Erica.

Well, its because Marikas got time constraints that she can only come to the mansion on the weekends.

Maybe shes trying to hide her disgust from having s.e.x with me by doing it together with her beloved sister?

Thats not the case

Tsukiko speaks up.

Marika-sans just embarra.s.sed to talk about it herself, and since its not an area shes familiar with, Ill talk instead

She probably hasnt figured out her preferences yet.

Tsukiko, who can read minds, can explain it objectively.

Marika-san indeed has a strong preference towards women, but her love and respect for Kou-sama are deep. She enjoys her physical contact with Kou-sama. Theres no need to worry about that

So Marika isnt exclusive to liking girls?

Besides, if Marika-san was reluctant with Kou-sama in the first place, she cant hide it from me

Tsukiko and the Takakura shrine maidens always keep our mental conditions in check.

Its not just us, but Kyouko-samas also very concerned with our problems

I see.

Kyouko-sans a lesbian, and she checked if the thirteen girl a.s.sa.s.sins she brought from Southeast Asia arent bis.e.xual.

Uhm, Im sorry

Marika speaks to me.

I truly respect Kou-san, and I wont forget my grat.i.tude to you, and Ive sworn to serve Kou-san for the rest of my life

Matusmoto Maki-san stares at Marika.

And, I dont hate it. I love the time I spend with Erica-san when serving Kou-san. I believe that its a precious time for me

You should be clear about it, Marika-oneesama

Erica said.

Erica loves Kou-san. I know that Im loved, so I have nothing to complain about in my life. Ill do my best in serving too. Or should I say that I want to learn more

Erica smiled at me.

Okay, Onee-samas next

I

Marikas embarra.s.sed, but she speaks with conviction.

I like Kou-san. Ill stay by your side forever. No, please let me

Saying that Matsumoto Maki-sans face turns cloudy.

But

And, I love Matsumoto Maki-san just as much. I love her. I want to be with Maki-san for the rest of my life

Takahata-san?

Maki-sans surprised, looking at Marikas face.

Im sorry, but Im a greedy woman. I want Maki-san, but Ill treasure you. I love you after all

I

As soon as Matsumoto Maki-san and Marika stare at each other

No! You cant do that!!

Igaras.h.i.+ Izumi-san shouts, unable to hold it any longer.

Makis mine! I wont give her to you!!

She stood up and tried to grab Marika, but

Clap.

Marika clapped her hand and Igaras.h.i.+ Izumi-san fell to the floor, unconscious.

Igaras.h.i.+-san?!

Matsumoto Maki-sans surprised, but

Dont worry about her. Shes just unconscious

Tsukiko explained.

Oh, while Jasmine-chan and Matsumoto Maki-san are in love with each other, Igaras.h.i.+-sans got a one-sided love for Matsumoto Maki-san

Mariko mutters.

Indeed, the line where she asked to come with them because she wants to get to know the TV people is a lie. Shes just worried about Matsumoto Maki-san, and thats why she came after her

Tsukiko knew from the start.

Oh, the cla.s.smates know about the predicament of the Matsumoto siblings.

So, after hearing that Marikas taking the Matsumoto siblings to see someone today, shes worried about Maki-san and followed along forcibly.

Shes been into Matsumoto Maki-san since they enrolled

Tsukiko said.

So, whats with that bad getup though?

Mariko asks Tsukiko.

It seems that if Marika introduces Matsumoto Maki-san to someone undesirable, shed get in between and destroy the conversation

What? I dont get it

Mariko said, but

I get that, Igaras.h.i.+-sans trying to be the delinquent girl in her own way

I looked at Marika.

What kind of girl Igaras.h.i.+-san usually is?

Normal, just an ordinary girl. If I recall, her father works at a trading company

I see.

That means, that Igaras.h.i.+-sans just a normal young girl who attends a music school. Its just her vision narrows when it comes to Matsumoto Maki-san that she dressed up stupid like this

Yes, her true nature is cute

Tsukiko said.

She also has a strong preference toward women, but shes not purely lesbian. I think in her case, its just a strong longing for someone of the same s.e.x during p.u.b.erty

She admired Matsumoto Maki-san so much that she went off on such a crazy tangent just for her.

And, its not just her, Matsumoto Maki-san too

Tsukiko?

Shes not strictly into the same s.e.x. Shes just like Marika-san. She likes women, but she can also love men

Tsukiko looked at Matsumoto Maki-san.

Wake up

Tsukiko calls Igaras.h.i.+ Izumi

Ugh, uuuuu

Igaras.h.i.+ Izumi regained her consciousness.

Ill take her downstairs and have her wash her makeup

The princ.i.p.als office has access to the hidden staircase.

We have enough equipment there that we can confine ourselves for a few days and monitor the mansion and the school.

Of course, that includes toilets and shower rooms.

Tsukikos in the Nades.h.i.+ko department together with the prost.i.tute cadets, so I guess shes been in the bas.e.m.e.nt with Minaho-neesan

If youd please, Tsukiko-san

Minaho-neesan presses the switch hidden in the princ.i.p.als desk and the door to the bas.e.m.e.nt opens.

Okay, I think the conversation will go along better without me for a while

The Matsumoto siblings cant be at ease talking to us if Tsukiko, who can read minds, and control people, remains.

If youd excuse me then, lets go

Okay

Tsukiko takes Igaras.h.i.+ Izumi.

Its our turn to talk now

I look at the Matsumoto siblings who look worried.

I dont think Matsumoto-san can understand what our family is like unless I tell you how Marika and Erica joined our family

Indeed, Ill tell them the story

Mariko said.

Go back to your seats. We cant talk like this

Marika and the Matsumoto siblings are sitting on the floor.

Thats right. Marika-oneesama, Matsumoto-san, take a seat

Erica said with a bright smile.

Matsumoto-san.

Marika looked at Maki-san, then

I understand. Give us a moment, Miki

Yes, Nee-san

The three returned to their seats.

Well then, lets start with Ericas side!

Erica started the conversation with energy.