140. Negotiation 3

The talk earlier was just to deliberately trick Mana, right?

Mana looks at Margo.

Margo-san smiles wryly

Were not trying to trick youwere just testing Mana-chan

I seethey purposely say that Shirasaka Sousuke is in Gold Coast Australia to know Manas heart.

To test whether Mana will tell it to her grandfather and mother

Of course, Gold coast is a fake information

Kuromorialways tests people

They dont trust people easily.

They will keep trying until they get convined.

Weve already told Mr. Ichikawa yesterday that Shirasaka Sousuke is in Australia

Margo-san grins.

In shortwhen that phone call started, Shirasaka Sousuke has already been taken out of Australia?!

Of coursewe wont tell you the truth in this place. Shirasaka Sousuke might still be in Australiahe mightve been moved to a different place too. Which is it?!

Mana answers Margo-san

ButIts nowhere near Gold Coast?

Well, thats how it is

Margo-san nodded at Mana.

If Shirasaka house focuses on the Gold Coasttheyll divide the staff and they will lack on other places. Its just a disturbance information. In the first place, were not in trouble even if the disturbance doesnt succeed!

If ever Shirasaka Sousuke is no longer in Australiathe Gold Coast is not a big problem anymore.

No, I dont know.

Margo-sans words might be a feint as well

Ratherit would be troublesome if they prevent his entry in Japan!

If they put a net on the airport

They will know that Shirasaka Sousuke has returned either way

Let me tell you just in casewere not stupid enough to use direct flights from Australia. Direct flights from Australia tend to decline every year. If the number of flights is limiteditll be discovered fast wont it?

Margo-san tells Mana.

Via Incheon Airport?

I wonder? It might be Hong Kongtheres a way to go via Shanghai too. In any case, there will be flights to Japan airport from China or Korea

I seeonce you get out of Japan

From there to Japan airport

If you do thatShiraska house has to expand their observation to the airports all over the country

Weve got a lot of options. Also, Kyouko-san is an expert on this kind of underground work!

Margo-san seems to trust Kyouko-san whos her master from the bottom of her heart.

Or ratherKyoukoDothnomechey seems to really exists1

Ive been doubting all of Margo-sans wordsthats trouble.

I dont know whats real or fantasy anymore.2

Are there any more suggestions from Ichikawa-sama and Shirasaka house?

Minaho-neesan faces old man Ichikawa and the two inside the principals office.

Indeedthats all our proposals so far

Old man Ichikawa answered while glaring at Minaho-neesan.

CertainlyI admit that our proposals werent so smart. Either way, it seems that you totally outwit us. However, you havent suppressed all the power in the underground society. If we give them money, there are surprisingly a lot of people who will do it!

Old man Ichikawa still threatens Minaho-neesan even this late.

Youre rightwe know that itll be disadvantageous for us if it takes time. Our funds are limited

Minaho-neesan answers laughingly.

Indeedat this current stage, we thought about our appearances and werent able to do the minimum. We never expected you people would oppose using money and work. Ive understood that youre a competent game player. You win the first round. But, the match is just startingWe wont hold back anymore!

Old man Ichikawa says that butI can see the impatience in his eyes.

His sweating around his neck.

At such timeshis talkativeness is a proof that he lost. Remember thatat any time, respond calmly, with short words, and quietly pressing and killing your emotions. You must not think Keep calm On the contrary, you will be impatient and talkative. Youre just going to tell unecessary words to the opponentand you will let them know your psychological state. Short and quiet voiceJust concentrate on those. Just like Minaho right now

Margo-san tells me.

Old Man Ichikawa continues to talk desperately while sweating inside the screen.

Listenyou should think about this very carefullyIf Shirasaka-kun and I seriously make a move, this situation can easily be reversed. We are in a position where we can benefit the underground society for a long time. We can bear the shame and ask help from political and business circles. We also have a close relationship with Mass media and judiciary industry!

Compared to thatMinaho-neesans having a cool face.

Yesyoure righty. Therefore, I acted thinking that the match will only be for 12 hours!

Minaho-neesan smiled coldy!

To me

I can see the game is already done.

Well fine. Then, lets hear your proposal. How will you return Maika and Sousuke-kun to us? Let me hear your conditionshow much do you want? What should we do? Well follow it depending on your request. You can even make me talk to Shirasaka-kun!

But stillOld Man Ichikawa tries to rule this place by somehow looking from above.

Ufufuwere not offering a single condition!

Minaho-neesans cold words

Startled old man Ichikawa!!!

ThenThe negotiations break down and well rush to the second round?!

Minaho-neesan.

AhahahahaTheres no second round!This will be the last time I will talk with Ichikawa-sama!

W-What do you mean by that?!!!!!

Old man Ichikawa shouted in a loud voice!!!

Minaho-neesan answered calmly.

We dont intend to negotiate with Ichikawa-sama nor Shirasaka house since the beginning!

Whatdid you say!?

I just needed the 12 hours to negotiate with another person!

Minaho-neesan stands up and heads to the machine next to the principals office desk.

Thats like a broadcast machine for notifying the whole school.

A microphone is coming out of the machine.

Minaho-neesan pushed the switch

And talked to the microphone

It is as you see. Kakka3

K-Kakka?!

ThenI hear a dignified voice of an old man

from the big speaker inside the principals office!

It seems that Ichikawa-kun and Shirasaka house has no capability to clean themselves !

W-Whos this voice?!4

I feel a strong will thats likely to control people with his voice alone.

Ive been listening since the beginning!

Old man Ichikawa got irritates from the low voice.

Who is this person eavesdropping from us? knowing that I am Ichikawa Shinichiro and you have been rude!

The voice answered from the speaker.

I do not think this is rude. The way you have responded after summoned to this situation is the one rude to the world!

Old man Ichikawa raises a voice entrusted to anger!

Who are youreveal yourself!

The voice answered.

Ichikawa-kun, Its me5 Kouzuki Shigetaka!

Kouzuki?

Misuzus grandfather?!

Didnt I say Kakka eariler?

Minaho-neesan laughs at old man Ichikawa

Kakka?!

I look at Margo-san.

Kouzuki-san was appointed as an ambassador of Japan in UK when he was young. In Japan, we give ambassadors a title of Kakka Thats whyeven now, Kouzuki-san is called Kakkaby his close friends!

I-Is that so?

A historically noble family from before Meiji eraa big shot in the political and economic worlda former UK ambassador

Isnt he an extremely powerful person!

I-Is this really Kakka?!

Mr. Ichikawa turned pale immediately

Ichikawa-kundo you remember when you were youngwhen I told you that imagination and inspiration is what business owners need?

The voice from the speaker says

Y-YesI remember!

Your imagination and inspiration seems to be completely inferior to Minaho-kun whos right there!!

Manas mother look at old man Ichikawa.

Father, is this true?

Mr. Ichikawa

Theres no doubt. This is Kouzuki-sensei

M-My!

The Shirasaka lawyer behind also turned pale

Does Misuzus grandfather hold power thats beyond old man Ichikawa and Shirasaka house?!

Ichikawa-kunMinaho-kun shouldve told you enough information. Butyou were too fixated about your houses honor that you missed something important

The voice from the speaker criticizes old man Ichikawa.

Meimportant?

Old man Ichikawa opens his mouth absentmindedly

He looks like he doesnt get it.

Minaho-kun, please explain

Yes, Kakka

Minaho-neesan turned to Mr. Ichikawa and the two.

Ive clearly told Ichikawa-sama yesterday during the phone call Mr. Shirasaka Sousuke has betrayed usand tried to hand over our customer list to crime syndicates!

Minaho-neesan smiles.

W-Well, I know thatThats why youre trying to kill Sousuke-kun, right?!

Mr. Ichikawa answers Minaho-neesan like that!

As expectedyou do not understand anything. Mr. Shirasaka Sousuke didnt betray just us people of Kuromori brothel!

The voice from the speaker continues from what Minaho-neesan said

Have you not thought that Shirasaka Sousuke using the Kuromori brothel is a betrayal to the customers?

Old manis trembling intensely.

Kuromori brothelwas founded by Minaho-kuns grandfather shortly after the war. It was a refined brothel which targets the leading figures in Japan political and financial circle and high-ranking US military officers. The women in the mansion werent only young and beautiful, theyre holding deep education and elegant characterthey always prepare the best dishes and music

Kouzuki Kakkaknows the best times of Kuromori tower

He was a guest of the mansion at those times.

From the time of defeat to the high economic growth, Kuromori tower is a social gathering place for representatives of Japanit is a status to enter and exit the mansion. Its not just for embracing a woman. There were a lot of people attending the Kuromori tower to associate with the high class people. Some regular member mustve taken you there while you were still young?

Old man Ichikawaanswers while trembling.

Y-Yes. I-I was taken by Mr. Sugiuchi who was the president Sakizaki about twice. Butit has nothing to do with the prostitutes!

No wonderit wouldve been impossible to buy a woman from Kuromori with your salary back then. Theres also a rule where a guests visitor cant buy a prostitute. But stillthere was a worth on just going, is that correct?

Y-Yes. Certainly, Ive talked to a lot of well known people

That is the original high class brothelKuromori towerMinaho-neesans grandfather has made.

Its not just selling womenits also a social gathering where there are high class prostitutes.

The people who were regulars of Kuromori tower are mostly retiring from active service. There are many of them who are already dead. Butthe child and grandchildren would inherit the parents business and knows that there are many cores of political and business world!

The voice on the speaker answers calmly

All of the former regular customers names are written in the Kuromori contact list. With photographs too. Kuromori tower was a secret club membership system. What do you think would happen if such a list falls into the hands of crime syndicates because of a little scoundrel like Shirasaka Sousuke?!

I-I see

The crime syndicates may blackmail the former customer based on the list!

It wont be interesting to threaten the fathers and grandfathers who went to the prostitution mansion before, is that correct? However, there are people like me whos a former regular and still in active service. It would be troublesometo have such a list flow on crime syndicates. Its a serious annoyance!

Shirasaka Sousukes betrayal

Is a betrayal against all of the guests who visited Kuromori towerbefore!

When Minahos father and Shirasaka Sousuke took hold of the mansion with a coup detatall of the customer information so far was taken by the manager, Morimoto Shirasaka banished Morimoto-san, howeverit was actually the opposite

Margo-san explains.

When Minaho became the owner of the mansion, and she recalled Morimoto-san, it was after Kyouko-sans dispatched by Kouzuki-santhey handed over the old list of clients to Shirasakas hands. Well, Shirasaka Sousuke is just a fool who wants to satisfy his perverted nature so he didnt notice the importance of the customer list

So thats why when he told the crime syndicates I will make a new prostitution organization for you so bring the customer list of Kuromorihe followed without questions

The contact list that Minahos father took to Australia is a false information!

I seeso thats how it is!!!!

After Shirasaka Sousuke took over Kuromori mansionthe former luxury brothel has completely disappeared. It has turned to a childishworthlessa vulgar prostitution organization. I was very disappointed in those days. I loved the world with the influence of the old Kuromori tower

Kakkacontinues to talk.

HoweverI gave up on thinking that it will change at that time. In the It was the prime age of bubble economy, it was the era that raised Japan. The regulars including me have not stepped on Kuromori mansion since then!

The Kuromori towerthat was taken over by Shirasaka Sousukekidnapping women, confining, rapingturning them to a prostitute, Kuromorihas fallen to a vicious crime organization

Butthat was 12 years ago. We were called for help by the women of Kuromori mansion. Yesthere were still prostitutes whom we patronized before in that mansion. When I heard the terrible experience of the women in the mansionI felt pity on them. I thought that I want to help them even a little

That is the time when Minaho-neesans sister was killed?

Of courseIts impossible for a man in the surface world be involved in the management of a prostitution mansion. But, I want to regain the light of the old Kuromori MansionI selected Minaho-kun here to become the operator opposing Shirasaka Sousuke!

The voiceKakkakeeps speaking.

Minaho-kun, you have met our expectations. You have worked hard to regain the atmosphere of the destroyed Kuromori tower bit by bit for twelve years. The prostitutes you have found and polished have exceptional talents. I am deeply impressed by your past efforts!

Thank you very much. Kakka!

Minaho-neesan bows..

Compared to thatwhat is this failure of a human, Shirasaka Sousuke doing?

I-Im very sorry!

The Shirasaka lawyer apologizes to Kakkaon behalf of the house!

I shouldve intervened thoroughly twelve years ago in this case. Shirasaka Sousuke was really close with the son of Kuromori-san who passed away. I wasnt able to dispose of Shirasaka Sousuke as I feel compassion on Kuromori-sans son. As a resultMinaho-kun had suffered a lot. I apologize for that

NoKakka. I was just a little girl at that timeWithout the cooperation of Kyouko-san whos sent by Kakka and Morimoto-san who knows the old Kuromori, I wont be able to go against my father and Shirasaka Sousuke. I always want to appreciate my gratitude from Kakkas help!

Old man Ichikawa and the two were stunned by the connection of Kakkaand Minaho-neesan.

Now thenIchikawa-kun, about the future!

Kakkatalks to them.

Y-yesWhat is it?

Old man Ichikawa is completely frightened.

I have talked to the former regulars of Kuromori, Kyogoku-san and Ohara-kunalso Godai-kun in Kobe

Mr. Ichikawa trembles every time he hears a name.

I dont know them butThey must be powerful people in the financial and political world of Japan.

We all decided to accept Minaho-kuns proposal!

Minaho-neesans proposal!?

I see

Minaho-neesan has been negotiating with Kouzuki-san and others, the old customers!

The twelve hoursthe purpose of that time!

The news about Shirasaka Sousuke arrested by the local police of Australia will flow to the mass media by 3:00 this afternoon

Shirasaka Sousuke is arrested by the Australian police?!

The charge is serial rape of women in Australia, manufacturing underage porn and selling it. The 5 oclock news from each and every station will feature the arrest of Shirasaka Sousuke!

Eeeh?!

This is not a made up storyShirasaka Sousuke has actually raped three Australian high school students three years ago. Then he sold the videos and photos to his friends. Thats the charge of the Australian police this time!

Margo-san said.

Far from Japana news of a ridiculous sex crime committed on a different country was announced by a top news

Shirasaka Sousukes social status will be completely lost.

Nothe influence will reach his clan.

On top of thatShirasaka house is a famous noble family

I-Itll become a big problem6

We dont know what the newspaper company and TV station of Shirasaka-kun will doplease circulate this news thoroughly to other news organizations. That will happen. Carry this order without exceptions. You cant overturn this anymore

Kakkasvoice sounds like a sentence of a judge

Shirasaka-kun is widely known to be an owner of a baseball team and a newspaper company to the world. His nephew, an elite businessman working for a major advertising agency was arrested for committing a crime that can only be described as a national disgrace. This will become a very big scandal!

Y-Yeah.

His serial rape in Australia and manufacturing and sale of child pornography

It cant be helped if thats called as a national disgrace

The entire Japanese people will look at Shirasaka Sousuke with white eyes

And, his family too

P-Please waitthat would mean Shirasaka houses collapse!

The Shirasaka lawyer pleads to the voice on the speaker!

It is you people to blame for not dealing the pest Shirasaka Sousuke inside you. Let me tell you, I am very angry about this situation. Its not just meKyogoku-san, Ohara-kun, and Godai-kun as wellthe people who went to the old Kuromori tower are completely angry. They obviously want the Shirasaka house to pay a penalty to some level!

Kakkasaid with a strong voice

Ichikawa-kun, youre the same

Old man Ichikawa crumbles on the floor.

Retire. Your daughters marriage partner committed a crime. Naturally, you are responsible for it too

Ooooooooh!!

Old man Ichikawa howls while holding his head on the floor!

Father, what will happen from now on?! What will happen to me!?

Manas mother rants hysterically!

Its no good. Theres no human who survived after making Kakka angry

Old man Ichikawa looks at his daughter with eyes of despair.

N-No

Both of us are donewell be a family of disgrace in Japan!

Mr. Ichikawa will have to retire from the position of company representative.

Manas mother cannot do any showy work of food critic.

From now onthey cant live on a place with sunlight to escape from the eyes of public.

It is inevitablethis is a reward for your treachery against us!

Kakkasvoicepushed away old man Ichikawa.

P-PleaseAt least give us time to consult the clan!

The Shirasaka lawyer begs desperately

You also are repetitious

Kakkarejects

Ichikawa-kun have said it earlier right?Youre the existence thats leading the mass media of this country, you have a lot of acquaintances in the surface and the underground world, right? If you are dissatisfied with our decision, do something with your own power! Theres more than three house before the arrest of Shirasaka Sousukes arrest news is delivered!

We cant do anything within three hours!

The lawyer complains half-crying.

If it was Minaho-kunshe can reverse the situation within three hours. Thats the difference between you and her

Are you saying that were inferior to a prostitute?!

Manas mother screams!

You and her are similarif shes filthy for being a prostitute, are you not as dirty as her whos having an affair with a man other than her husband? Our difference as a human is that you people were arrogantand left the villain Shirasaka Sousuke run loose

The voice said.

OhMinaho-neesan has showed all of the material of Shirasaka Sousuke to Kakka

Of course she knows about Manas mothers affair too.

That is all about the punishment we will be giving to Shirasaka Sousuke

Mr. Ichikawa, Manas mother, and the Shirasaka lawyer are just in blank surprise.

Ive lost my place to come back home

Mana whos been watching the situation on the monitor has said quietly.

I cant go back home anymoreno. My house will disappear soon. Because of Papa

Mana.

If everyone knows that Im a daughter of a person who had a serial rape in a foreign countryI cant go to school anymore. I cant go anywhere anymore!

Mana shivers.

Ill lose everything!

Manas frightened.

Eh, what are you saying? Thats not the case!

Nei-san brightly talks to Mana.

Nei-san?

Mana looks at Nei-san with a surprised face.

Mana-chan has Yo-chan!

Mana looks at me.

Mana-chan, as long as youre Yo-chans slaveMana-chan will be my little sister!

Nei-san grins.

Thats rightyoure already Yoshida Mana arent you? Youre no longer Shirasaka Maika!

Megu tells Mana with a smile.

If you dont like being pointed at your back because of your father, just enroll to another middle school with the name Yoshida Mana!Should I ask Sensei?

Nei-san says that, but

NoI will be the one to ask Minaho-neesan about that

Nei-san smiled at me when I say that.

Youre rightYo-chan should be the one to ask!

Manas looking at us with a surprised face.

Why can Onii-chan say that calmly?

Eh?

Manalets out her emotions

I have lost my place to come back home!

While she shivers.

Ahyeah

Errwhat should I say?

Were all the same if thats the case!

Nei-san smiled at Mana.

Eh?

Mana was shocked by the smile.

Nei-san

I havent told Mana-chan about it yet, rightMy parents were killed in US. My twin brother and I were kidnapped after thatthen my brother was killed too. Then, when finally escaped from the criminal, I was sold as a slave to a bad womanthats when Sensei took me. You see, I had a time when I was the slave just like Mana-chan!

Nei-san said with a smile.

I was born in an American-Indian settlement. I was raped by two men when I was 12. My father sold me. Then, I shot the men with a gunit was a legitimate self-defense. Afterwards, I was sent to a facilityBut, I wasnt able to make friends as Im a woman who killed her rapists. I met Minaho during my rough times

Margo-san smiles at Mana.

Im the sameIve lost home too

Megu follows.

You know about me dont you?I was on the verge of being made a prostitute by Shirasaka-san. I cant go back to Shirasaka house nor Yamamine house

Megu smiles kindly to Mana.

You also know about Minaho and Katsuko-san dont you?Both of them were turned prostiututes by Shirasaka Sousukeunable to see the parents funeral. After all, they dont have a place to return to

Mana-chan, were the same!

Margo-sanNei-san

Were finally the same Mana!

Megu.

Im the same?!

Mana mutters.

Thats right. And, we have Yoshi-kun!

Me?

I

Is it okay for me to be here?

I still have a house to come back to.

The my sleeping sofa with no lights.

Im different from everyone who really lost their home. 7

As long as Yoshida-kun accepts Mana-chanI will accept Mana-chan too

Margo-san says.

Yeahas long as Yo-chan loves Mana, I will also love Mana-chan too!

Nei-san.

I intend to be Yoshida Megumi from the bottom of my heart already. Thats why if Yoshi-kun says that Mana is his Little sisterI will accept you as mylittle sistertoo

Megu.

Sensei and Katsun thinks the same tooits all up to Mana-chan afterwards!

Nei-san tells Mana.

Depending on me?

Mana looks at me

YeahYou can go back to your mother and grandfather in the upper room tooMana

I tell Mana

Mana

Onii-chanplease violate me in front of Mama and Ojii-chan!

Eh!?

Im planned to be violated in front of grandfatherright?

Mana asks Margo-san.

Yeahthats in our revenge plan

She admits its existence in the plan honestly.

I have been raped by Onii-chan multiple times unknown to Mama and Grandfather

Mana said sadly.

YeahIve raped Mana twelve times already including yesterdays virgin rape

If Mama and Ojii-chan still accepts me even when they see me raped by Onii-chanI will return to Shirasaka house

Manas face is serious.

Im okay living being talked behind my back foreverI will do my best living with Mama and Ojii-chan. Butif ever!

Mana?

Mama and Ojii-chan sees me as dirty after seeing me raped!

Manas eyes have tears stocked up.

Im okay living as Onii-chans slaveforever. Ill live as a slave!!!

1. Yeah, thats the first one Id doubt that its an April fools prank because of her name

2. Caught in the landslide

3. Kakka isnt HeartUnderBlades laugh but it means Your honor, I will use Kakka since I consider it as a name, its hard to TL the calls for people if it always changes in this novel, just let it be

4. Big brother!?

5. Oh, its the Its me Scam!

6. Taihen!

7. lol, Burn that house!