Chapter 1423. Next Mission / Swallowing Fear

Its not impossible, Kou-kun will do something about it if you ask for it

Marika tells the Matsumoto siblings gently.

All you have to do is ask, say help us

I

No, the Matsumoto siblings want to both continue their music studies, and reconcile with their grandfather, and I can use everything in my power to make sure that happens.

Im the one who told them to be greedy.

Marikas right, if thats what you want, Ill make it that way. Ill use whatever means possible

I said.

Then, please

Miki-san replied immediately.

I want to continue playing my violin. I want to reconcile with Grandfather

Then.

Miki-oneesan too, right?

She looks at her sister.

Yes. Thats right. I dont want to stop playing my piano, and I dont want to cut off my relations.h.i.+p with my Grandfather either. Hes still my relative

Relative.

I dont understand that sentiment.

My parents abandoned me after all.

Both my father and mother never asked me how Im living now.

Ive forgotten about them already.

To me, having a blood relations.h.i.+p doesnt mean anything.

My family isnt connected by blood, its the Kuromori house.

I understand, then lets make it that way

I replied.

Before meeting with their Grandfather in the hotel

I have to discuss with Minaho-neesan and Kyouko-san the order that the Matsumoto siblings wished.

They probably already have a plan on how to face the old man.

I look at the Benz driving in front of our limousine.

Minaho-neesan and Kyouko-san are in that car.

Kinosh*ta-san, I want to contact the car in front

I tell Kinosh*ta-san whos driving.

Now, we cant use a regular phone because were in a middle of a Black Forest operation.

Kuozuki SS uses a communication system dedicated only to the convoy.

So, Ill contact Minaho-neesan through that.

As soon as we pulled over, Ill go to that car.

After that, well discuss how to talk with the Matsumoto elder.

We still have time before arriving at the hotel so thats what we have to do.

But

Were listening. Kou

Minaho-neesans voice comes from the speakers in the limousine.

I heard it too. Kukuku

Kyouko-sans voice also comes out.

Dont worry, we have it planned from the start. Letting Matsumoto-san continue playing music, and reconciling them with their Grandfather

Minaho-neesan.

It would be a waste, dont you think? The siblings cut off their relations.h.i.+p with their grandfather.

Matsumoto elder is the founder of a huge drugstore chain.

Im willing to invest in Matsumoto-san. Both the elder and younger sister have talent in music. Im willing to pay for your lessons, and living expenses, but

If you have a wealthy grandfather, then make him pay for it anyway

Kyouko-san said.

Its better to have your relatives pay instead of strangers. If thats not enough, Minaho will pay for whatevers lacking, or we can call it a scholars.h.i.+p from the Kouzuki houses foundation. Either way, their grandfather should go first. If not, thatll just crush the old mans honor. Hell lose face to his granddaughters

Why?

Family problems are troublesome. Especially when it comes to a grown man who saved up a lot of money

I dont get it.

n.o.ble families as big as the Kouzuki house is an exception, Kouzuki-sama doesnt consider the Kouzuki houses a.s.sets to be his alone

Minaho-neesan said.

Yes, Grandfather always mentions that the Kouzuki houses fortune is entrusted to us by our ancestors, and we must pa.s.s it down to our descendants

Ruriko smiles.

Kouzuki house was established during the Muromachi period.

Their a.s.set volume and their houses status are at the top of the n.o.bility.

But, Matsumoto-sans grandfather thinks that his a.s.sets are something he earned and saved by himself

Thats why its troublesome

Minaho-neesan and Kyouko-san said.

Anyway, let Minaho and I take care of the rest. Well guide him to the desired outcome for the girls

Then thats good.

Kyouko-san and Minaho-neesan are unlikely to screw up.

Yeah. Ill leave it to you. Now we dont have to worry

I told the Matsumoto sisters.

Yes, its good now

Marika smiled at Matsumoto Maki-san.

By the way, Kou

Minaho-neesan calls me.

What?

Remember that look Matsumoto-san and her sister have right now

The sisters?

The sisters still look uneasy, they seem to be troubled.

Thats the reaction of normal people we come into contact with

Normal reaction?

Ordinary people wont be able to understand anything after seeing our world. Theyre just afraid

Right, Matsumoto Maki-san did say that shes scared.

They figured out that we dont live in an ordinary world, but the unusual world for them is well established that it scares them

This afternoon, when we first met at the cafeteria.

I was just a high school student. Someone who sells pastries at the school festival.

Then, Mariko was the daughter of the president of Torii electronics.

Margo-san was a slightly scary American.

Then, Rei-chan.

The people they met gradually become beyond normal.

Then, after coming to our mansion

It would be surprising if someones taken to a mansion with nothing but beautiful girls, right? And Agnes, whos too cute, is talking to them

Kyouko-sans right, Agnes was trying her best to talk to the Matsumoto siblings knowing that Marika wanted them to join the family.

To us, Agnes beauty is already normal.

But to the Matsumoto siblings. They cant figure out why a half-foreign beauty is talking to them like theyre already close.

Then, the case with c.l.i.to. When you just stripped and slapped her a.s.s, I laughed so hard while watching it, but Im sure that ordinary people would be shocked

No, that aside.

c.l.i.to trying to take away Matsumoto Miki-sans violin

Anne Roze and Ososo trying to kill her, holding a drill spear, isnt normal.

Of course, spanking c.l.i.tos a.s.s raw was also beyond normal.

But, unusual things went without issue in the mansion. n.o.body tried to criticize you for spanking c.l.i.tos a.s.s until it was red, and if anything, the situation just went away nicely. Of course, theyd be scared in that situation

When an abnormal situation is accepted as normal, then you call that weird.

Theyre horrified that the world is different from the common sense they know is established.

And lastly, the limousine, Kouzuki SS convoy, and Ruriko-chan and you put on your expensive clothes. Theyll see that Rurikos not lying when she says that shes the daughter of the Kouzuki house. And since you talk like its natural, then the story becomes valid. If its a lie, then something might be out of order, but theres no hesitation in how you speak. Its established, so its scary

Kyouko-san speaks her a.n.a.lysis.

I look at Matsumoto again.

Thats indeed scary.

Theyre afraid of our established existence.

Dont be afraid

Marika told Maki-san.

Once you realize that everything and everyone thinks that its the way it is, then theres nothing to fear.

Thats

I and my sister were also surprised by what Kou-kun and everyone did, but once we swallowed it thinking thats the way it is, then it becomes easier to accept

Marikas the daughter of the prost.i.tute of the brothel.

Marikas father impregnated the retired prost.i.tute.

It was only recently that she learned that she had a sister named Erica.

Marikas suddenly informed about the secret of her birth and the existence of her sister.

Then, that night, she and her sister became my woman.

Whats important is to swallow the information you have. Feeling fear wont move you forward

Marika says while holding Maki-sans hand.

Takahata-san.

Maki-san looks at Marikas eyes.

Call me Marika, Ill call you Maki from now on too

Marika smiled gently.

Isnt it exciting? I feel the same. Im feeling excited. Im also feeling Makis nervousness. But this isnt some suspension bridge effect. Maki has me. And I have Kou-kun, you dont have to worry about anything

Marika;

Dont worry, things will go well. Kou-kun and the sisters will solve it all

Yes. Thank you

Maki-san;

Takahaata-sanIll believe in Marika. I believe in the people Marika believes in

This time, Maki-san holds Marikas hand.

See, its not scary. Dont be afraid, Maki

Okay, weve arrived!

Kinosh*ta-san says from the drivers seat.

Looking ahead, I see the hotel in front of the station. Our destination.

Kou, just to append

Minaho-neesan talks to me.

Matsumoto-sans grandfather is just like them

Huh?

Hes unlike us, hes an ordinary person. That includes his common sense and way of thinking

Someone different from us.

You should learn how to deal with a normal person tonight

Minaho and I will be giving you a special lesson

Kyouko-sans voice looks like shes having fun.

Well then, lesson start

Our convoy goes down the underground parking lot.

Kouzuki SS car goes as the head.

The second car is the Benz with Minaho-neesan and Kyouko-san inside.

The third is our Limousine.

Behind us are two more bodyguard cars.

The convoy parks on the second bas.e.m.e.nt floor.

This floor doesnt have that many cars parked.

Oh, it seems that theyre already here

I looked in the direction Kinosh*ta-san was looking and saw a foreign car parked.

Its about seven meters away from where we got off.

Thats Grandfathers car

Matsumoto Miki-san said.

Its BMW Series 1

Kinosh*ta-san said.

What kind of car is that?

Its one of the cheapest BMW cars out there

In other words, the president of the major drugstore chain thinks that he should at least drive a foreign car, but

Hes not going to buy some overpriced car.

Oh, Minaho-sans here

Looking at the Benz, Minaho-neesan comes out.

And theyre coming out too

A person comes out from the rear seat of the cheap BMW.

Its an old man in his 70s, with dark gla.s.ses and a gray suit. His hair is thin.

Kuormori Minaho

Minaho-neesan named herself to the old man.

Matsumoto Hiroki

Elder Matsumoto named himself.

Thank you for coming on such short notice

Minaho-neesan said. But shes not bowing to the old man.

I came here because you have something exceptional to say

Minaho-neesan called the elder Matsumoto under the pretext that shell tell him bad news about the pharmaceutical industry.

Saying that she has some information that a drugstore chain manager would want to know.

However, what does this mean, you told me to come alone. Thus, I had my driver with me, but my secretary didnt come

Elder Matsumotos BMW still has a chauffeur.

The engine is still on

Kinosh*ta-sans right, the BMW is ready to drive off if the Elder Matsumoto wants to leave.

He still kept his door open.

Minaho-neesans door isnt closed either.

The whole convoy, including the Kouzuki SS bodyguard cars, havent turned off their engines.

As expected, theyre also ready to leave anytime.

Oh? I didnt say that I will go alone however

Saying that Minaho-neesan closed the door.

Simultaneously, Minaho-neesans Benz, our limo, and the bodyguard cars have turned off their engines.

The underground parking lot turned quiet.

Elder Matsumotos car is the only one still turned on.

What did you hear about me?

Minaho-neesan asks elder Matsumoto.

I heard from people on the underground That your friends are scary people

Elder Matsumoto replied.

Not really, sure, I live from behind the scenes, but all my clients are on stage

Minaho-neesan.

Thats why Im letting Matsumoto-san know about the special deals from both the back and front

Thats appreciated, however, Im still not sure that I can trust that

Elder Matsumoto points at our limo.

Who did you bring with you? Is it someone related to what youre going to tell me?

He thought that Minaho-neesan was the only one selling him some secret information, yet

Theres a luxury limousine and three escort cars that came with her, so hes cautious.

Theyre here for a different business with me

Minaho-neesan smiles.

As mentioned earlier, I make business with the people on the surface

Not with the people on the other side?

People from the shadows wont ride such cars, only people from the surface do

So thats the reason why she prepared something this fancy.

Elder Matsumoto knows that Minaho-neesans someone from the shadows.

So, hell a.s.sume that if she brings other people, they would also belong in the same place.

Thus, she used an expensive limousine to lower elder Matsumotos caution.

True, this wont be a car that a boss from Yakuza would ride on.

So you say, but what kind of person from the surface would ride such a car?

Elder Matsumoto said.

Someone from the n.o.bility

Minaho-neesan said. Elder Matsumoto reacted curiously.

Im guiding the Kouzuki house

As soon as Minaho-neesan said, Chemin Koda, or Kyouko-san in disguise, appears from Minaho-neesans Benz.

Then, Shou-neechan came from the drivers seat.

Shou-neechan was driving?!

The two of them got off the car.

Im Seki from Kouzuki SS. Weve had the pleasure of meeting once before, do you remember, Matsumoto-sama?

Im Koda from Kouzuki world cultural exchange center

The two greeted sophisticatedly.

Kouzuki?! No, but youre

Shou-neechan is Jii-chans personal bodyguard.

Shes in contact with most of the political and business circles around the world, not just in j.a.pan.

She memorized the faces, names, and positions of people who come to parties, meetings, and such.

It wont be strange if she met elder Matsumoto at least once.

However, how could sir Kouzuki be in a place like this?

Elder Matsumoto seems to misunderstand that Jii-chans in the limousine since Shou-neechan is here.

Yes. Hes not here. Its not Kakka

Shou-neechan.

Its not Kakka himself, but its still the Kouzuki house. And of course, Kakka himself knows that were to meet with Matsumoto-sama tonight

Shes telling us that Jii-chan is aware of this meeting.

Elder Matsumoto stares at our limo for a few seconds.

Stop the engine

He tells his driver.

Its rude to the Kouzuki house

The BMW stopped.

The underground parking turned quiet.