This person definitely wasn't as harmless as he appeared to be.
Seiji was certain of this and mentally labeled the yellow-haired boy in front of him as "careful."
Talking to this Naoki Hasegawa … although it probably wasn't the best choice, it was still better than talking to his sister who was currently in a fit of anger.
At the very least, Naoki seemed reasonable.
"As long as it's someone sent by Haruta or Yui, it's fine. I don't care who it is, as long as we can have a proper conversation."
"That's good, then."
Naoki maintained his smile as he glanced at the black-haired girl across from him.
"Before we begin our conversation, please ask Kagura-san to leave first."
"Why's that?"
"Because this is Haruta's family business, after all."
"She's my adopted sister, and I have nothing to hide from her."
"It's good to be honest with each other. But this matter doesn't only concern you. " Naoki was still smiling. "This is about you and Grand Mistress Kagura … so even if it's just a formality, I still have to ask an outsider to leave."
He faintly emphasized the word "outsider."
Seiji furrowed his eyebrows slightly.
A moment of silence fell between them.
"After we're done talking, you can say whatever you want to her. I'm just asking her to leave while we're talking. There's nothing unacceptable about that, is there? "Naoki said casually.
It began.
Iroha sensed a familiar aura.
She couldn't be more familiar with her brother's black-bellied aura.
Naoki Hasegawa seemed like a harmless person on the surface.
He had an ordinary appearance and spoke in an appropriate manner, giving others the impression that he was "normal," "polite," and "friendly" … making it easy for others to let down their guard.
But that was only on the surface.
His true nature was that of a black-bellied, scoundrel.
Iroha had witnessed many times how her brother would use dark methods to ruin other people's originally beautiful lives, or destroy relationships between large and small groups. He would make a single person or group fall into a swamp of pain.
In Iroha's eyes, her older brother who happily did such a thing for fun was an evil existence as well.
But he was still her older brother.
Even though she didn't like it, Iroha wouldn't say anything about Naoki's "hobbies." She simply watched silently.
Harano and Seigo … How would they fare in the face of her brother's poisonous fangs? She was waiting to see.
Tell Little Shi to go away.
This was indeed a small matter.
However, Seiji just couldn't help but feel displeased.
He couldn't tell why he was unhappy, but he instinctively knew that this was not the way to go.
No, it should be said that he did not want to do this!
"Indeed, there's nothing unacceptable about it. Your request is very reasonable," Seiji said frankly. "But, I just don't want her to leave my side."
Naoki's expression froze.
Shika Kagura's eyes flashed.
"Little Shi, stay here … Don't mind what this person says, just listen to me."
"Mm, Big Brother Seiji."
Both of them had a determined look in their eyes.
"Hehe … this is really …" Naoki found himself at a loss for words.
The reason he made that "insignificant" request was very reasonable, and his attitude was friendly. The other party had no reason to refuse, but he did not expect …
What was with this sudden "domineering" attitude!?
Didn't he want to talk? Didn't he want to obtain Grand Mistress's approval and return to his family!? 'Be a little more polite, you bastard!'
Naoki retorted in his mind.
'It's just a small matter of formality, and you're not even willing to accept it? This is too …'
"You said that it's a small matter of formality, so why don't you just ignore it? Let's have a serious conversation and stop wasting time. "
Naoki almost choked on his words.
"Fine …"
He could only turn the page.
"Grand Mistress … wants to know your thoughts … What's the goal of your actions up until now?"
"Actions up until now? I don't know what the specifics are. "
"It's about you transferring to Genhana High School, getting close to Wanhua Summer Night, and assisting her in a duel … these things."
Seiji mulled it over.
"Let me confirm something. Yui Haruta sent someone to find me only because I assisted President Wanhua? There's no other reason? "
"Yes … Apart from that, what else could it be?" Naoki countered with a question.
It had nothing to do with the livestream … Flying Fish Who Loves Cats?
Could it be that he was mistaken? Flying Fish … wasn't her? Or …
All sorts of thoughts flashed through Seiji's mind.
"After I transferred to Genhana High School, I did many things, not only helping President Wanhua … That's what I wanted to express, but it would seem that Yui Haruta doesn't care," Seiji answered calmly on the surface.
"Yes, Grand Mistress doesn't care about the other things you did, because there's no need for it. Only the fact that you interfered in Wanhua Summer Night's duel is worthy of her attention, "Naoki told him.
"And then, what did you do … Just what was the goal of your actions? Was it to show off your strength and attract attention? Or was it purely for Wanhua Summer Night herself? Or was it to curry favor with the Wanhua Family and gather a bargaining chip to return to the family? Or did you have other intentions? Grand Mistress wants to know. "
"So what if she knows?"
"Depending on your thoughts and the abilities you've displayed, Grand Mistress will respond accordingly."
"What if I say that I want to go back?"
"Grand Mistress will consider it as well … but I personally feel that it's unlikely to happen." Something flashed in Naoki's eyes as he spoke in a euphemistic tone.
Another period of silence fell between them.
Shika Kagura looked at Seiji Mukai again.
Seiji rubbed his chin in contemplation.
"I only helped President Wanhua because I was going with the flow, and I didn't think too much about it.
If there's a reason, it's not for that Grand Mistress, but for the person by my side … my current younger sister. "
He looked towards Little Shi.
It was because of Shika Kagura's death that he seriously participated in that duel, and in the end, he viciously defeated that bastard Okubo Yoshiaki.
If there was a reason for him to participate in that duel, that would be it.
"Brother Seiji …"
Shika Kagura felt a surge of warmth in his chest when he saw his adopted older brother's gentle expression.
The handsome boy and the beautiful girl looked at each other affectionately.
Naoki and Iroha were rendered speechless.
Both brother and sister were displeased that they were suddenly fed a public display of affection.
That's right, Naoki Hasegawa and Iroha were both single dogs!
One had an average appearance and a twisted personality, while the other was beautiful but willful and reckless. It was only natural that they wouldn't be able to find a boyfriend!
Damn it, all couples should be burned to death!
Wait a moment, if these two weren't a couple … what the hell!
This gaze! This atmosphere! If they weren't a couple, what else could they be!? Adopted siblings? Who would believe that!?
"Cough, cough!"
Naoki forcefully interrupted this beautiful (heart-wrenching) scene.
"So, your goal was only Kagura-san … and you've achieved your goal, right?"
"Yes." Seiji looked towards him again.
"I didn't want to return to my family, but …
After meeting this Hasegawa-san, I came up with a related idea.
I wanted to know why Yui Haruta sent someone to find me … I already know that now.
"Also, I want to convey some words to her."
Seiji slowly revealed a gentle smile that came from the bottom of his heart.
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