"White-clad fallen angel..." Seiji had an awkward expression when he heard this nickname.
After thinking about it for a moment, he understood what had happened. Even though she was always polite, she was still the daughter of a mafia family!
Seiji's deepest impression of Feng Wu Juumonji was the scene where she scolded the men in black suits... or, more accurately, her bashful behavior afterwards... was the contrast between before and after.
Those guys who went to see a beauty were probably treated politely by her, and then revealed that they had no physical or psychological problems at all, and were only there to cause trouble. Then, they were viciously scolded.
She was like a two-faced person, and combined with her beautiful appearance, it was impossible for the boys not to have a deep impression of her, and it was possible that they would have strange feelings for her.
According to Seiji's understanding, this was the so-called contrast cuteness.
Perhaps some idiots would fall in love with her and succumb to her unique charisma. They might even awaken new interests and open the door to a whole new world.
'Well, it doesn't matter to me.'
Seiji didn't mind if the boys lined up to die.
As for himself, he felt that this cuteness was interesting in the 2-D world, but in real life... Yep, as long as the person being scolded wasn't him, he could probably accept it.
And Mika and Chiaki's reaction to this was...
"That Juumonji-san... actually had such a side to her?" The pigtailed beauty was stunned.
"Heh ~ ~ That sounds interesting, Seigo, let's go experience it together!" The tomboy smiled brightly. "Also, as your good friend, I'll say hello to Mika's strongest competitor!"
"Chiaki!"
Just like that.
At any rate, school was peaceful today.
...
After school.
Seiji went to the confectionery store.
When he arrived, the store owner called him to the manager's office as expected.
"Thank you so much, Haruta-kun."
Rika Amami bowed to Seiji as soon as they met.
"If it wasn't for you, I really don't know how things would have turned out... I didn't even notice, and that family actually..."
Rika's face was filled with regret.
As a relative, she blamed herself for not noticing the abnormality in her brother's family.
"If I had paid more attention, I would have been able to detect it. But … I paid too little attention to it."
Seiji could only remain silent.
After a period of silence, Rika sighed and smiled.
"In short, I'm very grateful for everything you've done … Not only me, but my entire family owes you a favor."
Seiji also smiled.
"No need to be so polite, boss. Hoshi is my junior and friend. I only did what I should have done."
"I only did what I should have done … How many people in this world would go so far for a friend that they've only known for a short time?" Rika smiled as she looked directly at Seiji's face.
"Hoshi, that child, practically treats you as his idol, and I … can understand how he feels."
"You're an employee that I'm proud of, Haruta-kun. I'm really glad that I hired you."
"Then, can you give me a raise?" Seiji blinked.
Rika chuckled.
"I'm sorry, that won't do. But if you need it, I can give you a generous personal bonus in front of everyone!"
"Forget it, then. I don't want to be hunted down by Tanaka-senpai and the others." Seiji shrugged helplessly.
Then, the two of them laughed together.
Seiji wouldn't really ask the boss for money for this, and Rika knew that he was only joking. Even if he really did give her money, he definitely wouldn't accept it.
Another period of silence fell between them.
"Haruta-kun, actually, I have another question … Although I've thought about it myself, I still want to ask you in person." Something flashed in Rika's eyes as she looked directly at him.
"Why didn't you … contact me immediately after you found out what happened from Hoshi?"
Seiji was surprised to hear this.
"Boss, since you've thought about it yourself, there's no need for me to answer. It's quite embarrassing."
"Why would it be embarrassing?" Rika took two steps closer to him with a gentle look in her eyes.
"Er … about that …" Seiji averted his gaze.
"Because I was angry at the time, and all I wanted to do was make a scene, so I … forgot about you, Boss … I only remembered after I made a scene."
Rika was instantly stunned.
Then, she seemed to have sensed something, and she laughed out loud again.
"Honestly, Haruta-kun …"
She smiled as she looked at him and shook her head slightly.
"That's why I'm embarrassed!"
Seiji continued to avert his gaze and scratched his face awkwardly.
"Boss, you probably figured it out yourself, but you still have to ask me …"
'This idiot.'
He wasn't able to finish his sentence.
Because Rika Amami suddenly walked up to him and kissed him on the cheek!
Soft to the touch, hot breath, and a faint mature aroma …
Seiji was stunned.
"This is the punishment for an idiot child who doesn't tell the truth about something like this."
Rika took a step back as her cheeks flushed red and she smiled seductively.
She had thought about it before, so she knew that Seiji must have been worried about how difficult it would be for her to intervene based on Hoshi's words.
She was Seiji's younger sister, and Hoshi's and Gemini's aunt — they were related by blood. Because of this, she would have to bear a lot of pressure if she interfered with the dark side of that family.
She had the right to interfere, but just because she had the right didn't mean that it would be easy for her to interfere. If she didn't handle it well, she might be rejected and even become the villain.
Even if things didn't turn out that way, even if she successfully interfered with the dark side of that family with just her nephew's words and resolved everything, what about afterwards?
What would her relationship with her brother and sister-in-law, as well as her relationship with her nieces and nephews become?
Sometimes, helping others might not necessarily result in gratitude, even if this' other person 'was a blood-related relative … or perhaps it was precisely because they were blood-related relatives that things weren't as simple as they seemed.
At that time, Seiji immediately contacted Rika Amami, which could be said to be the correct thing to do. In fact, it could even be said that it was the most appropriate thing to do.
But if he did that, all the pressure of solving the problem would fall onto Rika Amami's shoulders.
That was why Seiji didn't do that.
He chose to assume the identity of an outsider, bear the pressure himself, confront the twin sisters, and ask for help from his friends … only after he successfully solved the most difficult part did he contact Rika Amami.
On the surface, it seemed like he caused a huge ruckus himself, which was why Rika had to clean up the mess.
But in reality, this was his gentleness toward her … or perhaps, his protection.
Rika Amami thought about it, thought about it, and understood.
That was why she was moved.
She asked him directly because she wanted Haruta Seiji to acknowledge his gentleness, so that she could give him a reward.
It wasn't for her brother's family, but for her own protection, so that she could give him a reward.
But she didn't expect that Haruta-kun would still play dumb even at this moment — he was usually so honest, but he still wanted to deceive her on something like this!
'Ahh, really, there's nothing I can do about it.'
Rika Amami's heart was filled with warmth, and she couldn't help but go up and kiss this … handsome, cute, and slightly clumsy boy.
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