Chapter 344. Tiger soul

Oh, Super model development project?sounds interesting

Kyouko-san said as Mana talked about it.

You need to manage all your meals and exercise, right? If you put too much muscle your bodys growth will be hindered. However, the stimulation by moderate exercise promotes growth hormone secretion. The goal is only to have a body of a super model so I think that novel training programs would do? A college professor I know has a lot of knowledge about that so ask them for help

Kyouko-san seems to have participated in the plan.

Im short but, can I grow taller?

How old is Mana-chan right now?

Fourteen years old

Oh, you still have a lot of time. You have a good foundation so I think youre going to be quite the beauty

T-Thank you very much

Manas happy from Kyouko-sans praise.

The meal program would be me and the exercise program would be Margo-san

Katsuko-nee tells Kyouko-san

The mental level backups are you, Nei, and Megumi. Ill be doing psychological checks however

Minaho-neesan tells me.

When becoming a supermodel, you need something that would make an appeal at the moment they see you butI think youll be fine? Youre still 14 but you got a good twist

A good twist?

A person who solves problems straight away are not interesting. People are bent by the burdens they take on their own lives. Its better to have a bit of darkness

Thats whyOnii-chan, do it a lot with Mana. Everyday!

Ehwhy?

Because Mana believes in Onii-chans loveMana can do whatever it is. Ill be fine even if I get hungry. Ill do my best in exercise too. If Onii-chan embraces Mana every day

Manas only affirmation of love is sex.

And Im the one who implanted that thought on her.

ThereforeI must take responsibility for this.

I hug the body of Mana who crawled to me and pat her head.

Ill be with you. Ill cheer as much as you want. Do your bestMana

Thanks! Onii-chan!

Do your best on studying too. In addition to English, you should be able to speak French and Italian well. If you want to become a supermodel that is

Minaho-neesan said.

YesIll do my best!

Looking at Mana who spoke that, Yukino

Are you an idiot? Theres no way a brat like you could become a super model! Maika, youre being deceived by those people!

Minaho-neesan laughs.

What about you Yukino-san, what do you plan after this? Ive told you last nightIll be taking the baby but I dont care about you afterwards. You should think of how to live alone as a woman

Shirasaka housewill no longer come to help Yukino.

Her father remains abductedthe maternal relatives have also given up on Yukino.

Maika and I dont need your help!

Mana-sans already in our family! Well be taking care of her

Thats right! Yukino-san is an enemy!

Maika, you need to stop!

Youre the one who need to stop being so spoiled

Mana flatly tells Yukino.

Megumiyoure happy that you take away Maika from me?

You really dont get it. Manas not yours

Shes mine! Shes my little sister! Its natural for her to listen to me!

Yukino has been a princess in Shirasaka house.

She has bullied Megu a lot.

But now.

This girls interesting. Its my first time seeing a hostage be this arrogant. She also has a strong appetite to keep munching food

Kyouko-san laughs with interest.

She has to eat for the child in her stomach too after all

Minaho-neesan says sarcastically

Kuuu

Yukino cries again

Ranting, crying, screamingthis triple triangle is an endless waltz

This personality probably wont get cured.

Thenthe phone room rings.

Yeshello?

Nagisa whos nearby answered the phone.

For youits Misuzu

Misuzu?

Looking at the clockthe times already past 9:30

Its two hours later than the usual morning call.

Thanks. Nagisa

I receive the handset from Nagisa.

Hellowhats wrong? Morning pee?

Is Misuzu holding back?

Her bladder didnt burst, did it?

Good morning. Danna-samaIm already done peeing. I wont do something that would bother Danna-sama at this kind of time

You did it properly?

Yes. UhmIm sorry for peeing on my own

No, Im fine as long as Misuzus healthy. Im a bit worried after all

Misuzus worried ass wellIm relieved to hear Danna-sama being energetic

Im fine. What about there?

Ruriko whos father suddenly passed away.

The wake would be today and tomorrow will be the funeral service

I see.

Jii-chan intends to finish his sons funeral in a hurry.

While the public eyes are focused on Shirasaka houses scandal.

Rurikos behaving bravely. Yoshiko-san and I are here with herSeki-san and Michi are also with us

Yeah, Ill go there later. It might be at night butI also want to go to Rurikos fathers funeral

Yes, Ill be waiting. I tried calling Danna-samas phone several times but I cant connect

I see.

I havent answered the calls on my phone

So Misuzu called me through the hotel.

YeahErr, wheres my phone? I think someones taken it but I havent got it back yet. Ill call you when I have it

Just in case, Ill tell you my phone number for the time being

Right. Nagisa, you got any paper to write on?

Megu hands over a pen and paper.

Here, Yoshi-kun

As expectedshes really tactful.

I wrote Misuzus phoen numberand Rurikos fathers funeral location.

Ill contact you later

Yes, Ill be waiting

The call ended.

Wheres Aoyama Funeral?

I asked, Katsuko-nee

Of course its in Aoyama. Its the biggest funeral venue in Japan

As expected of Kouzuki house

I want to go to Ruriko-sans fathers funeral

Megu tells me.

Ah, Manas coming too!

We cant goits a place where nobles gather

Katsuko-nee said sadly

Theres the possibility of people that knows Kurumori would come.

Kouzuki Shigeaki-san wasnt our guest. Kouzuki-sama has never brought his sons to the mansion. But, if we show ourselves in the funeral, some of them might misunderstand

Minaho-neesan, Katsuko-nee, Nagisabetter shouldnt show themselves there.

Margotake the children there later

Sure, Minaho. We can do it at night?

Yes. Because its a wake. Itll only be a nuisance if you go too early

Ill go too!

Nei-san said.

We can just go in our uniforms, right?

Megu tells me.

Ah, what about me?

Mana shows a troubled face.

If I wear uniformtheyll find out that Im Shirasaka Maika

Yeah. Girls from Manas school might come.

Mana-san will have to buy a mourning dress on the way

Minaho-neesan said.

Well thenits about time we go back to ourdear home!

Kyouko-san said energetically

I still have to get Sousuke

Yukinos listening to that word.

When we called Kudou-papa through the extension just as he told usit wasnt Norma-kun but Tony-san who came immediately

Whats this?

Tony-san brought a number of black cloaks and tiger masks.

Oh, sorry, but; Please disguise with this. We have to break through the police

No, I understand that we have to disguise so we cant be identified, but

Why tiger masks?

Its our boss hobby!

This black cloack?

So you wont knowwhos the real one!?

I dont get it

All of it.

Why am I the only one with a black tiger mask!

For some reason, the mask handed to Yukino is a black tiger.

Ah, the true identity of the black tiger isRollerball, Mark Rocco According to Mr. Takahashi, hes living in Canary Islands, Spain right now!

I dont get what Tony-san is talking about.

Anyway, everyoneplease wear the mask and cloaks!

I dont get it but

Ill do as told for now

Wow, everyones having the same face!

Mao-chan looks amused butMao-chan is also wearing a tiger mask.

Masks for infants are very common

Sister Edie

Shes so excited wearing a mask that she started shadow boxing

Margo-san talks in English to calm down Edie.

Err, boss is in the police zone right nownobody open their mouth. Also, please dont leave any fingerprints. Please be careful about your hair. Those guys will be secretly taking samples from you

Whats with the police?

Well then, Ill show the wayplease follow me

Tony-san goes ahead holding a triangular flag

The flag saysTora no ana line

Going the elevator hall, we the black cloak group in tiger masks walk in line.

Following Tony-sans flagKyouko-san, Minaho-neesan, Margo-san, Katsuko-nee, Nagisa, Mao-chan, Nei-san, sister Edie, Mana, Megu< Reika, and Yukino

The thirteen tiger masks walk

Its surreal.

Theres only one black tiger.

Then, well head down through two elevators. The destination is Basement 2. Well be leaving through the underground parking lot. Ah, the elevator is controlled over there so itll go non-stop. We wont be stopped halfway

Tony-san explains.

Yeah. It would be helpful if we can get down without having to face anyone

Tony-san waves his hand on the camera in front of the elevator

The two elevators open their doors at the same time.

OhNorma-san in the headquarters is controlling everything

Okay, please get in

We ride on the elevator.

We broke up into senior and younger groups.

But, Mao-chan and sister Edie are on the senior group.

In exchange, Nei-san and Reika are on our elevator.

Reikas our guard for the time being.

Even if we didnt press the elevator button, the Basement 2 button is already glowing.

Somehow, it feels exciting

Nei-san in her tiger mask says happily

No, Im wearing tiger mask too.

This looks idioticthis is truly stupid!

Yukinoyou who wear the black tiger mask looks the most stupid

Ding!

The door opens at the Basement 2.

Kudou-papas waiting ahead.

Great, everyones here. Lets go!

The head changed from Tony-san to Kudou-papa

The large group of 15 peoplewalks away from the elevator hall.

In basement 2s parking lot, there are people who are clearly police officials.

Hey, Kudou! Whats with that group?!

A 40 year old high pressure old man calls out Kudou-papa.

Thats obvious you see. Its the Tigers

Kudou-papa answered.

Oosaka? Or Detroit?

Not that Tigers

Kudou-papa grins.

This is Julie, this isSally, this isTop, this isTarou, and this guysPee The remaining ones are all Kishibe Shiro

All?

Yeahall of them areKishibe Shiro

Oh

The detective like man laughs.

Thenwhat about you whos leading these guys? Yuya Uchida?

The lead of Tigers. Its obviously Watanabe Misa!

The two of them laugh

I dont understand the talk of the two middle aged men

Clear the way. Both me and the Tigers are having a day off. I want to go home and sleep

Kudou-papa glares at the detective

Before I noticedthe police officers are gathered around us.

Nobody should go out until the field investigation is overthats the orders from above

The detective tells Kudou-papa

I dont think I need to hear that kind of command

Kudou-papa returns bold words

Kudoudont underestimate the state power!

Youre the one who shouldnt underestimate the citizens!

A Kouzuki houses dog seems to have a very bossy mouth

Bark barkwhat abut you, your salarys low isnt it? If you bark badly itll come back on you

Right back at you We can crush you even without the help of Kouzuki house

Kudou-papa and the police standoff continues

Sorry to bother the fun but you see

Kyouko-san takes off her mask.

Then

Im Kyouko Messer, a Malandro. If youre a public security officer then youve heard of my name, havent you?

The detectives shocked.

Malandro?The criminal organization in South America? The Kyouko Messer in the docs?

The police people gathers.

Wait! The international wanted issue on me is now cancelled. You cant catch me!

We can deal with that later!

The police officers stand firm around Kyouko-san, following the detectives instructions.

You intend to arrest me for a different matter?

Well be interrogating you for the time being. Well have everyones belongings inspectedif anyone has even a box knife, youll accompany us to the station

We dont have any of those

We dont know about that. You might be hiding it around somewhere

This guy

Hes going to force dangerous goods on us?

Hmm. As expected, public security on any country are petty

Kyouko-san laughs calmly

Say what you want. Were only doing our job

Heythis is Kouzuki house youre getting involved with. If you make a bad move then youre fired

Kudou-papa tells the detective but

Its her who let out an international criminal organization name. If that doesnt bother you, well be the one to take actions!

The detectives blood is completely above his head.

Well then, let me tell you another thing!

Kyouko-san said

Right now, Im in this country with a position of a diplomat of Republic of Gamon1 You dont mind it becoming an international problem do you?

What?

The police of Japan puts pressure on the US member embassy staffI hope youre prepared for that

Embassy?

Diplomat?

It wont end with you being fired. The top of Japans public safetythe foreign minister will also be fired. Definitely

Is that so?

Have you read the newspaper recently? The Republic of Gamon and the Japanese government arent in a good relationship now. This is an opportunity to sever diplomatic relationsno, it could be a declaration of war. The diplomat who represented the nation is treated unfairly by the Japanese police officers. The people in our country treasures honor more than anything. This might become a big problem!

Kyouko-san grins.

Do you intend to threaten us?

Its a warming. Isnt it better if you dont push on the falling edge too much?

The police officers are upset.

If you want, should I call my boss? I think youll be surprised. Its quite hard to meet an international celebrity like me

Are you the real deal?

I might be lying though

What should we do?

But, if we deal with this badlyif shes really a diplomat, itll become really bad

The policemen whispers to each other.

The detective

No, Kudous taking him so she might be serious. OkayIll let you pass with my powers

It really helps that you know what to do!

Kyouko-san said.

All of the people in tiger masks are my people! Dont touch a single finger on them! We dont want this to become an international discord!

She threatens the policemen

The car is that minibus over there?

Kyouko-san asks Kudou-papa

Yup, that is

Hey, get in everyonewere going to withdraw!

Kyouko-san orderswe enter the buss.

Kudou-papa and Tony-san also goes to the driver seat.

The policemen stare at us from far away

Here, boss

Tony-san hands the tiger mask to Kudou-papa

Then, he also wore a mask.

Theres only one man whos not wearing a tiger mask inside the bus.

Keep the mask on. Dont take it off until I say so!

Kyouko-san shouts.

Nei-san translates it for sister Edie.

Even if Nee-san didnt interfereI had Kouzuki-gramps seal. I couldve pushed through!

Kudou-papa tells Kyouko-san but

Hah! This is why men are!

She looks at Kudou-papa unamazed.

You and Kouzuki gramps are just going to push the police off the edge right? But, when all of the information is crushed by people above, thats when they get the most impatient. If you dont let them vent it outtheyll burst into other people

Vent it out?

Thats right, with the case of this hotel last nightwith me whos involved in an international criminal organization, those guys would imagine that they would be removed from the investigation, dont you think? If theres one reason why they have to agree, then theyll give up. If you just pushed through power without letting them do anything, those guys would obviously be rebellious sayingthis bastard!

Kyouko-sans involved in this case

Furthermore, that Kyouko-san came to Japan with a status of a diplomat

Theyd be convinced that an underling level cant do anything with it.

People in the public safety are persistent chasers like snakesif you feed them information, theyd be satisfied. With this, theyll concentrate on researching the Malandros organization and Republic of Gamon

They wont noticeKuromori?

Theres romance in investigating aninternational criminal organizationor aRogue nation

I-I see.

Seriouslymen dont even understand other men!

Kyouko-san ridicules Kudou=papa.

Tony, start the car

Okay boss

Kudou-papa makes instructions with a face unable to stay any longer.

Our bus leaves from the parking lot in the basement.

Going to the first floor

The detective have contacted the people ahead.

The hotel checkpoint didnt halt our buss, it just let us through.

Outside the hotel groundsare mass media cameras lined up

Stay calm! You dont have to hide your face in strange ways!

The bus carrying a group of tiger maskspasses through the media.

The flashes are too dazzling

Theres five tailing

Margo-san mutters under the tiger mask.

Theres two police cars and three press

Kyouko-san wearing tiger mask looks at Kudou-papa in tiger mask.

Youre ready to shake off the tail, right?

Thats obvious. Im a pro too

Kudou-papa answered.

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