Chapter 368. The second wife war

Delicious.

Now then, Agnes finished eating her stew

Then, Edie takes out her hand

Agnes thought that shes planning to collect the platesso she handed hers to Edie.

Then.

Edie heads towards Katsuko-nee and had Agnes refill.

Thenshe gives it to Agnes, sayingNow, eat more

Along with a smile

Edie whos a glutton seems to have judged that the stew wasnt enough for Agnes.

Agnes takes the dish reluctantly and eat it.

As for Tacos, she hasnt taken the rest of the dish aside from the first bite she had.

Edie seems to have thought that this is spicy so it didnt suit her tastes.

She doesnt force the tacos anymoer.

Wellits something miss Cordelia made.

In addition, when she thinks that Agnes bottled water is getting lowshe immediately goes to Megu.

Shes really very caring.

Somehowthis gives a pleasant vibe

I tell Nei.

YeahEdies very expressive after all. I also think that her having no malice and only refreshing feeling is being conveyed to Agnes too!

Nei said.

Butshe was educated as an assassin for the cult, isnt she? Is it okay for her to such a frank character?

I askNei.

Thats why her grandmother only taught her the skills but didnt train her heart to be an assassin. She doesnt want her granddaughter to be the tool of the cult after she died, I guess?

Yeah.

Even when picking a fight with Kyouko-san, she goes upfrontshe never tries to attack through opportunities.

I think shes purposely raised to fail as an assassin. Thats why, the cult decided Edie cant be used and sold her to miss Cordelia, dont you think?

So thats how it is.

MeanwhleKyouko-san, Eenie & Meenie, and Margo-san are talking in German.

When theres something funny, they laugh out.

Margo-san seems to be having fun

Yeah. Kyouko-sans an absolutely reliable mentor for Margo-oneesanand Eenie-san and Meenie-san are actually good people. Miss Cordelia also seems to understand that Margo-oneesan isnt Kyouko-sansloverbut alittle sisterinstead

Miss Cordelia was hostile at Margo-san because of jealousy and selfish conviction as expected.

Nee-sando you know German?

Megu and Katsuko-nee are present so Ill call herNee-san

I only know Japanese and English!

Well yeah. Margo-san said that shes studying a lot of languages so I thought Nei could do at least three.

Im not as smart as Margo-oneechan! Even English was only because Ive been living in US all this timebut Im not good at reading or writing difficult words!

Nei looks down.

Just because a Japanese person can speak Japanese language, it doesnt mean that everyones got good grades onnative Japanese wordsright?

True. Thats right.

I can read and write when it comes to normal life but you seeI havent been in school for a long time

Nei had a time where she was confined by Cesario Viola./

ThereforeIm not that smart

Nei says looking lonely.

No, Nee-sans smart. Youre very tactand you have good wisdom. I think that youre way smarter than me

Thats not itI dont know things like a normal Japanese student knows. Even on high school entrancesI was forcibly passed due to Senseis power you see? I cant enter with my real academic ability

Ehthings normal students know?

For exampleI have no knowledge about Japans history at all. Ive gone to school back when I was in primary, thats why I know elementary school things. LikeEmperor TenjiandOda Nobunaga ButI dont know anything when it comes to Arihara Gyouhei or something like that

Arihara Gyouhei?

Who?

Is it the writer from the Meiji Era?

Yoshi-kun, I think she stalking aboutAriwara no Narihira

Megu whos listening from the side participates on our conversation.

Oh yeah, that one!

Nei smiles.

Anyway, I dont know the names when it comes to Kanji! Also, world history having katakana notations. They should just write it in the alphabets. If its Japanese, theres a lot of times where the patterns are getting weird

Getting weird?

For examplewhy does Japanese write(Mozaato)as (Motsaruto)?1

What?

Thats how the English US speaks itI think

Megu says.

In Japan, theres a rule to express the foreign name in concordance to their home countrys pronunciation as much as possible. Its(Mozaato)in English speaking countries but its(Motsaruto)in German

I never knew.

I thought that the(Motsaruto)was common in the world.

Thats fine but(Juriasu Shiza)becomes(Yuriusu Kaesaru), I cant agree with that!2

If I recall(Shiza)is an English reading too.3 (Kaesaru)is pronounced in Latin, I think

Nobody uses Latin nowadays!

Thats true butthats the rule in Japan. Even the racer(Mihaeru Shimahha)becomes(Mihiyaeru)in newspapers.4 That seems to be the correct local pronunciation

Eeeh, isnt that person(Maiko Shumakka)?

Neis pronunciation of(Maikeru)is(Maiko)

Thats also an English readingI think

Megu said.

Thats an interesting talk

Katsuko-nee joins in.

I just rememberedin the past, when the popes name is pronounced as (Yohane Pauro Niseibutwhen I was watching the CNN broadcast, they were pronouncing it as(Jon poru sekando), I was surprised5

(Yohane Pauro nisei)turns to(Jon Poru Sekando)

Somehow, the divinitys gone and he became a normal person.

Then, (Joji Ringo Sansei)is also fine!

Nei said laughingI dont get it though.

(Jooji)is(Georugiusu)But(Ringo)is a name that comes out of the Bible, I think

Megu answers seriously

Then, (Jooji Appuru)is good!!

Nei laughs.

But.

Thats how it isI dont even understand things if its written in Katakana or in textbooks. Youll know it right away when spelled in English though

Neis got some hadrships too.

Physics and Chemistry books too(Oxidation) something or (Rim) something, I cant remember the words. When I bought an English textbook with the same content, I understand it well

True, logical texts are easier to understand in English. If its Japanese, its a combination of Kanji

Megu said.

Megumitheres no need to prolong this talk!

Nei look sat Megu.

How about coming here and be pampered by Yo-chan?

Huh?

You dont have to mind me!

ButNei-oneesan is already at Yoshi-kuns side

Could you stop that subtle honorific! Were sisters, arent we?

WellI know that, but

Nei changed after losing her virginity.

Shes actively trying to be involved with the little sisters as an elder.

But, Megu

She seems to be puzzled by Neis sudden change.

Or ratherit would be hard for you if you dont get pampered by Yo-chan by now!

Nei purposely turns her hand on my hips and press her body closer.

Mana and Nagisa-san would be coming in later. Reika-oneesan too. Your rivals would increase!

Idont mind

Megu looks down.

Either way, since its Megumishell give up her seat next to Yo-chan when Mana comes in, right?

Perhaps that would happen.

Manas a girl who doesnt hold back soif that happens, shell probably monopolize Yo-chan all night!

Nufufu, Nei laughs at Megu.

I dont mind either way

Hmmm, is that so?! Tomorrow, Misuzu and Michi-chan would also show up. Ive seen her during lunch earlier butRurikos quite stubborn too

Im fine. Doesnt bother me

Megu bluffs.

Could it be that you thinkThe school will resume after the holidays are over so I can have that? Megumis in the same class as Yo-chan after all!

I-I dont

Megu answers.

But you seeI also go to the same schoolMegumis busy with her club activities. I can monopolize Yo-chan after school!

Hugging me from behindNei kisses behind my ear.

T-Thats!?

Megu panics.

Alsothe classroom wont be Megus heaven anymore! Edies probably going to be transferred to the same class as you?

I see.

Edies going to our school, right.

Edies the same age as me and Megu.

Thenwho would look after her inside the school?

Errme?

I think that will be.

True. Yo-chans got to teach her attentively about Japans high school rules!

Nei looks at Megu mischievously.

Ill do that instead. I dont want the burden to increase only for Yoshi-kun!

Megu speaks in a slightly strong voice.

Hmmthen, how about deepening your relationship with Edie starting now?

Nei says in a deliberate blunt tone.

Megumis a tactful girl, right?!

Megu gasps.

How about you think various things ahead of time? Or rather, if youre just going to sit there and watch me flirt with Yo-chan in hate then go sit next to Yo-chan! Yo-chans opening his right side for you! You didnt even notice that?!

Nei said with a smooth smile.

Her words are harsh but theres no thorns.

I think this is also Neis expression of love for her sisters.

Sorry

Megu drops down and lowers her head to Nei.

Megumiyoure more expressive than you think yourself. Your face shows what youre thinking. Though you may be self-controlling and suppressing yourself

I see.

I think Neis analysis is correct.

You think thatI just have to put up with itbutthats, not patience. Whats in your heart is fully exposed to othersputting up with it arbitrarily and showing a bad moodis quite detestable

Im doing that?

You do! Try to learn from Misuzu! That girls quite aggressive but she never do anything vulgar like leaking out her bad emotions inside her!

Misuzu-sans a lady of Kouzuki house

Are you an idiot? What part of Misuzu are you looking at?!

Nei scolds Megu with harshness different than before.

Misuzus elegance got nothing to do with her house. Yesterday, youve seen the men of Kouzuki clan, didnt you? Theyre all children of decent family butwas there elegance in them?

No

Megu answers.

Misuzus always concerned about the people around her! Making sure that she doesnt offend someone. Shes got that kindness and sensibilitythats why she has elegance!

Thats rightMisuzu is.

Shes constantly concerned about the people around her.

Even her own familyJii-chan, Ruriko, and even Michi.

Its quite a bit pushy, but

She thinks whats the best choice for everyone and acts accordingly.

Misuzus a girl who doesnt put herself as the first

I murmur.

Hearing thatMegus shocked.

True. Even today, she was thinking about Michi and Ruriko that she suggested a lot of things. Her believe is a bit strong so she speaks impertinently, butMisuzus always thinking of other girls first

Nei said.

ThereforeMisuzu is completely spoiled when shes alone with Yo-chan. She can get her mind and body naked only to Yo-chan. She trusts Yo-chan from the bottom of her heartshe loves him. Her usual self-control is blown away and she gets herself spoiled by Yo-chan to the fullest. Shes cute, isnt sheYo-chan?

Yeah, well

Misuzutrue, shes releasing her mind at full throttle when shes alone with me.

I cant help but think, that Misuzu is so cute.

Michis the same, you see? For Michi, Misuzus the role model for everything. Shes usually firm as a guard butwhen making love with Yo-chan, shes fully pampered. Shes no longer holding back when it comes to Yo-chan

Yesthats true.

Both of them are so honest and cute!

Nei laughs.

Thats whyI decided to do so as well!

Nei?

I decided to be honest in front of Yo-chan! BecauseI love Yo-chan a lot!

Nei pushes her rich breasts against me.,

Megu looks at it sadly

Like I saiddont make that kind of face, go ahead and sit next to Yo-chan! Come and fight properly! Dont you have a pair of boobs too?!

Im not as big as Nei-oneesan

Hmm, did Yo-chan tell you that?

Nononono

No, I never said that

True! Yo-chan would just say Megumis breasts are very like hers, I like it

Yesyoure right.

Thats whyMegumi feels inferiority complex. Aloneby herself

Yeah

This troubles me all the time.

You seeI want Megumi to stand as a rival properly. Dont go off the course and have Yo-chan chase you worriedly Id like you to fight me, Misuzu, and Michi for thelawfulwife seat!

Nei confesses her heart.

Nei-oneesanI

Megu breaks down crying.

Then.

Okay, thats enoughNei

Turning aroundMinaho-neesans standing there.

You came up with a good plan, having adinner partyin Agnes room!

Minaho-neesan smiles at me

Its a good choice to bring Miss Edie closer to Agnes

Thats Kyouko-sans plan

I see. Ive been watching from the surveillance cameras butits going good so I decided to come over here!

It seems that Minaho-neesans gloominess has recovered a bit.

Im glad

Katsukogive me some stew

Yes, Ojou-sama!

Katsuko-nee gives Minaho-neesan a stew.

Minaho! This Tacos made by Cordelia!

Kyouko-san says from a slightly further position

YesIll take some

Minaho-neesan sits in between me and Megu

Ah, use this

I hand my cushion.

Thank you

Minaho-neesan takes a sit.

Now thenNei

First, she looked at Nei.

WhatSensei?

Nei, youre too hastyyouve got too many dreams about love afffairs

Minaho-neesan smiles.

Why!

Lovedoesnt need you to endeavor so much

Eh?

Why? Isnt love polishing each otherimproving their partners?!

Nei resists.

Thats just the ideal. Thats not reality

Minaho-neesan answers quickly.

For examplea couple started dating, after a while, the woman felt uneasy about the boyor, shes trying to stash away her frustration. Then, the manreduces it by playing something together, eating, or having sex. But, the girl just collects more anxiety and frustrationand the man gets rid of it. That will continue to repeat for eternitywhat do you think about that, Nei?

I think that both of them are idiots. Theyre not learning from it at all!

Nei answers.

You think so? but you see90% of couples in the world are like that. Its not only girls who have anxiety and dissatisfaction, boys have those as well, but. Anyway, the anxiety and dissatisfaction would accumulate. Then both of themor, one of them would devotedly reduce it. That way, they can keep their relationship. If the anxiety and dissatisfaction became too much and they cant do anything with ititll be a catastrophe. Love is overeasy, isnt it?

Certainlythat might be true.

Both making effort to learn and love each otherisnt that common.

Lovewhat do you think is that state? Nei give your definition

Minaho-neesan saidNei.

I think that it means needing each other!

Need? For exampletheres a woman who loves a man who doesnt work at all?

That woman is thatthe man also needs her!

Why is she needed?

Wellhe feels empty and void insideand I think she fills it. Warming up the cold heartlike Yo-chan!

Nei hugs my body tightly.

True, Nei right now needs himbut, does he need Nei?

Huh?

By your definitionI know that you love him but, its unknown whether he loves you or not. Am I wrong?

WellI dont know, but. But, Im useless without Yo-chan. If Yo-chans goneIm going to die

Nei

That is only you depending on him

Minaho-neesan said gently.

This is back thenwhen I was a prostitute, Yuuka-san told me this

Yuuka-san, a former prostitute of themansion

Quite veteran too.

Yuuka-san was from grandfathers generation before Shirasaka Sousuke turned thisMansionto a mess, you see? Before she became a prostitute and even after, she fell in love a lot

Minaho-neesan speaks nostalgically.

Then you seeat one point, she said this. Love is, accepting happily no matter how much inconvenience it puts you in!

Even if youre troubled, you happily accept it?

Its Mothers love for their children. No matter how troublesome it is, mothers will accept anything for their children. Well, they might get a bit angry butits different from love between couples

Neis listening to Minaho-neesans story with a serious face.

Megu too

Love between coupleswould have a time that make you feel happy being bothered by your partner. Being relied onbeing able to help your partner, makes you so happy that you cant get enough

Minaho-neesan looks at me.

This is according to Yuuka-sans definitionHe loves Nei and Megumi. Hes really devoted on serving you two. No matter what inconvenience it ishell accept it, dont you think?

Both of them look at me.

Isnt that great?He loves you girls

Minaho-neesan laughs.

By the wayare you really in love with him?

Both of them are startled.

LoveandDependenceare different!

Nei and Megureflects on themselves.

Okay, thats enough thinking. Its meaningless to think about it!

Minaho-neesan saidthe two looks up sayingHuh?!

Lets change the topic slightlya person who wants to be a shogi player, do you think that studying shogi for 10 hours a day is an effort?

Minaho-neesan asks Megu,

WellI think thats effort

Is that so? If you ask the person himself, he wont say that. If you want to be a player, then its natural for you to be in front of a Shogi board for around 10 hours a day. Or rather, a person who cant keep playing Shogi normally for around 10 hours cant be a player

I-I see

Even if its a practiceif a persons unwilling to play shogi then he cant be a player. Youre a player because its a natural part of your everyday life to play Shogi at any time, dont you think?

Y-Yeah.

Thats the same for him. Hell accept whatever you want, go try his best at all times buthe doesnt feel reluctant or putting effort on it. He only does it normally because he thinks its naturalright?

I

Units not that Im making effort. I only do what I ought to do at that time I dont think of it as painful or reluctant

Or rathertheyre all beautiful, kind, and the bestwomen

Id be punished if I complain.

Lookthats what hes saying, Nei

Minaho-neesan looks at Nei

Thereforeyou should stop being tense and try to exert effort for him or yoursisters Just do it naturally. Either way, whatever happens, happensin the end, hell just accept anything

Yo-chan

Nei looks at me.

Megumi toowhatever happens, he will accept it upfront. You know that, dont you?

YesMinaho-san

Megu answers with a serious face.

Hes never bothered with you at all. Rather, hes glad that hes being bothered!

Megunods.

Thereforewhats left is a problem inside yourself. Think about what you, himand the other girls relationship are. You dont have to push yourself. Like Nei whos chasing idealsreality isnt that way. First of all, Megumi, you should understand what kind of girl you are

Me?

Its troublesome if you over-evaluate, but its also troublesome if you belittle yourself like now. Lets seehow about itemize what you can do for him

What I can do?

Thats right. Well, Katsukos good at cooking, buttheres no need to compare with others, anyway, write out what you can do anyway. It should be quite enough. List the things that would likely please him

Okay

Minaho-neesan smiles at Megu.

1. Mozart

2. Julius Caesar

3. SHIZAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA..Sorry, I cant help myself

4. Michael Shumacher

5. John Paul the Second