Chapter 449. Unwind the thread

Seki-san holds Reika whos hanging her head and come back to the room.

Edie also comes worried.

Now then, is this okay?

Seki-san looks at us with a smile.

The people in the room, Ruriko and Agnes too look up at Seki-san.

Yukinos the only one who turned the other way, uninterested.

Ive heard how you approached Fujimiya-san until now from Margo-san

I knew it, Margo-sans been watching us in the basement.

Going back to Fujimiya-sans past, you know that her outward look of the prince was just a result of her too-honest-person response to the peoples wish on her. Its a fruit of labors. This persons true nature is still a mentally weak girl

Seki-san kept track of everything. She summarized Reikas situation.

Therefore, I can understand why you treat her as a little girl and call her Rei-chan. That is to repair the defective part in her mind but;

Seki-san sighs

Its impossible for you to make that approach

Huh?

Fujimiya-san is already an adult. Even her bodys very much an ordinary adult woman, isnt it? This persons been looking at you from above. Its inevitable. Shes tall after all

Yeah.

The approach youve chosen is to be older than Fujimiya-san, lets see, a father figure man would be an adequate backup on her for the first time

Older, father-figure, reliable.

Of course, its correct to put her mental age close to Agnes-san and Mana-san. But, if theres nobody close she thinks she can protect, itll be one-sided. Therefore, it only went well halfway, Fujimiya-sans in a much more stable condition.

Oh, we were wrong.

I dont look reliable as Im younger,

Dont make that face, everyone knows that you did your best, Fujimiya-san is also eagerly thinking what she should do and what she can do. Fujimiya-san herself feels it that way the most, am I right?

Seki-san looks at Reika.

Reika;

Yes, I feel apologetic for everyone to be so concerned about me Even though Im much older than anyone

Oh, Reikas concerned about it.

Even though shes the oldest one in the basement, were the ones taking care of her.

Therefore, Margo-san instructed to wake Fujimiya-sans core with todays events

Seki-san said.

Margo-san was worried about our situation in the basement, so she planned this operation?!

It wont start unless Fujimiya-san acts in front. This person is very depressed that she lost the strength to move on her own

Oh, I see. So thats why.

Reika first smashed the door to the room that confines Yukino.

Did she prepare a scenario where she has to kidnap us?

This person feels very sorry that shes approached with all your best, that she received everything too honestly, well, its genuinely rooted in her. As a result, Fujimiya-sans thoughts were saturated that she cant do anything for herself

Thats why she was made to do such flashy actions.

Smashing the door to the reception room, make a mess out of it that caused you flare up, didnt it, Fujimiya-san?

Seki-san smiles at Reika.

Its a disgrace

Going that far is okay but; as soon as you drove off the car, you only asked for his decisions and didnt decide anything by yourself, right? Thats just bad. As expected, your ability to think and act by yourself has fallen

Huh?

Uhm, our white van shouldnt be wiretapped though?

Thats what I heard.

I dont know the details, but Margo-san put in a wiretap different from the system she usually uses

Oh, Margo-san went to the garage after breakfast saying that shell explain about the car equipment to Reika.

I guess its at that time.

The other system is not to let Minaho-neesan listen to our conversation inside the car.

Margo-san forwards the audio to me

In short, Margo-san and Seki-san were the only ones listening to us all this time

Naturally, theres also a transmitter attached.

Thats why Seki-san knows the location of our car.

Then, uhm, what should we do with Rei-chan, no Fujimiya-san?

I asked.

You can call her Rei-chan just like before

Seki-san smiles

Look, there are people who call those older than them with -chan right? A lady who gets along with little kids for example

Well, yeah.

That exists.

Fujimiya-san too, call him as Onii-chama, same as always

Yes?

Its not strange. In a family where theres a lot of siblings, its okay for you to call a younger boy as Onii-chama just to match with the other children, am I wrong?

Right, Im the only man in the family

Call him the same as usual, but Fujimiya-san is an elder. Please think of this man as a younger brother. Thats the reality anyway

Seki-san said.

Fujimiya-san now needs a family. There are no other people that would think of you this warmly. You know that, dont you?

Yes

Reika answered

Surrounding yourself with younger sisters who are close to your spiritual age and grow with them is excellent I think. The problem is that if there are only younger girls, theres nobody there to protect Fujimiya-san

Seki-san says decisively

Margo-san and the others are much more mature than Fujimiya-san mentally. But having them younger, in reality, makes Fujimiya-san feel weird

I see.

Margo-san, Katsuko-nee, and even Nagisa are younger than Reika.

Its only Kuromori-san and Kyouko-san whos older than Fujimiya-san, right?

As expected, you cant include Miss Cordelia and her group in that.

Or rather, theyll go back to America anyway.

Kuromori-san refers to Minaho-neesan.

Actually, Kuromori-san is the head of Kuromori house, so shes looking after Fujimiya-san but, shes not in the combat faction. Besides, shes somewhat busy from what Ive heard from Margo-san

Minaho-neesans head is filled with revenge.

She cant afford the time to look after Reika.

Kyouko Messers problem is her sexual preference. If Fujimiya-san swings that way then we can leave you to her, but; I know that youre not after checking for two days

Two days checking?

Oh, helping out with Nagisas shop?

If its in that shop, the girls over there have a strong lesbian preference.

On the first day, she came back making a senior clerk cry.

On the second day, she went in with her British Gentleman look and became their prince, but;

I see they were checking out Reikas response to the girls?

Fujimiya-san doesnt have any preference in homosexuality. Therefore, we cant leave you to Kyouko-san

Kyouko-sans naughty after all.

To be serious, its ideal for Fujimiya-san to stay as a crossdresser women can rely on as a family now surrounds you. If now, you cannot grow properly

In short, Im useless.

Im not a fine man Reika can rely on.

But, theres no such fine man at current times. Theyre endangered species. Or rather, theyre already extinct

Hahaha, Seki-san laughs.

In the first place, if I find that kind of man then Ill turn Fujimiya-san around and go out with him

Hmm.

No, thats true. Fujimiya-san and I have never come across with a worthy man ever since childhood. Actually, chief Tanizawa shouldve done his role as Fujimiya-sans father figure when he scouted her. But hes just unfair, so he got away, right? Isolating Fujimiya-san in the top elite all the time, and its Fujimiya-sans fault on not teaming up with anyone. Chief Tanizawa raised Fujimiya-san to be as troublesome as possible!!

Seki-san is enraged.

Seriously, old men of this age always cut corners! They just favor those immediate assets which would grow up on their own and dont even care about supporting!

I dont know much about the world of the guards.

As Im now responsible on site, Ill clean up his bad habits. Therefore, first of all, I decided to become your Onee-sama

Seki-san smiles.

Err, uhm, Seki-san?

Reikas confused.

What? Do you want to go to the veranda again? Do you not understand it unless I beat you up?

Seki-san begins to clench her fist in front of her chest.

Shes making cracking sounds with her fingers.

Lets be sports-minded. Both you and I are in that kind of world. If you have a lot of grudge inside you, then Ill be your playmate! If you have a, complain then win against me first!

Seki-san sticks out her fist in front of Reika.

Onee-sama will accompany you anytime, anywhere, as much as you want! Fujimiya-san

Reika;

Seki-san

Seki-san caresses Reikas cheeks.

I know, nobody has dared to fight with you directly up until now, right? Therefore, you lose so badly

Lose so badly?

Fujimiya-san is a much better fighter. I cant win against you in strength alone. But, if we fight now, Ill win even if its a hundred times. You know that dont you?

What does that mean?

You want to lose, right? You always wanted someone to beat you up senseless. Am I wrong, Fujimiya-san?

I-I

Tears spill out of Reikas eyes.

She clings on Seki-sans foot, crying.

Geez, I get it already. Im your Onee-sama after all

I didnt get it at all.

Reikas true nature is of a warrior after all.

Her soul is of a guard.

Therefore, she feels worthless when us young treat her kindly.

She wishes for someone to punish her.

Seki-san whos also a guard saw that.

Therefore, she beat down Reika.

Here, its fine already, wipe your tears. Your runny nose is getting on my suit pants

S-Sorry

Thats not how you say it

Seki-san smiles at her little sister.

Im sorry, Onee-sama

Reika answered.

Good. Lets swear sisterhood with Margo-san too. Us three sisters will be known as hurricane sisters. 1 This is unrelated to Kouzuki security service. Its a personal relationship just with the three of us. Ill be the eldest, youre the second, and Margo-sans the youngest. It would be better if its the season where peach blossoms but its may now so lets do the oath of the iris flower

Seki-sans aid.

Hurricane sisters help each other and train together. Well listen to each others troubles and fight whenever needed. But, its not just the two of us. Youll be Margo-sans Onee-sama too. Dont be so reliant on your elder sister. You must also become someone your little sister can rely on!

Yes

Reika answers

Also, on another topic

Seki-san looks at me.

You see, I like this man

Everyones surprised by what Seki-san said.

I, of course, hold respect to Kouzuki house, and swore to protect Kakka, Ruriko-sama, Misuzu-sama, and Yoshiko-sama, But, apart from that, I like him. I love him

W-What the hell are you saying?!

Yukino said from behind.

Yukino, your afro is slipping.

I think that Im also looking for a younger man who depends on me. A man who has tolerance and would accept me

Seki-san tells Reika.

Ruriko and Agnes look at Seki-san.

But, I never met someone like that before, I felt like that my ideal man doesnt exist in this world. Thats when I came across with him

Seki-san looks at me then smiled.

Hes a hard-worker, isnt he? Hes also so honest. He never lies, but also a bit of fool. At first, I thought it was cute. But, after a while, somehow, I thought of want him to protect me

I

Im really unreliable.

At that time, he shot Cesario Viola, and we put him to a heavy burden. Then, he fainted after killing Viola. When I saw his face after fainting, I swore to myself. I want to make him happy. I want to be with him

Seki-san

But, he has a lot of women !

Yukino said. Seki-san interrupts

I dont care! I like him after all! I came to like him

Yukino falters from Seki-sans momentum.

Besides, I know his situation where a lot of girls surrounds him

Seki-san looks at Reika once again.

Well, I want you to understand. Hes the only man I like. In fact, I really want to be included in his family

Seki-san cannot enter the Kuromori organization.

But you see, to love this man means to accept everything about him, thats why I will use my everything to protect him and his family

Huh?

Im a guard, so all I can do is protect

Seki-san looks straight at me.

I might be a quite old lady but, no, I dont care how you feel. If Im annoying, then I wont come close. But you see, Ill be your ally forever. Please call me when you think my powers necessary. I want to be your strength!

I-I

Im just a high schools student, I dont have any power

Its fine to stay as just the hard-working guy you were so far. Seeing you work hard makes me want to do my best too. Youre giving me strength

Seki-san

I want to be a fantastic Onee-san for you. That feeling inspires me. It makes me cultivate myself!!

Thats splendid, Seki-san

Ruriko said.

Im also the same. Ruriko will do her best to stay with Onii-sama forever

Ruriko holds my hand.

No, compared to Seki-sans confession just now, Rurikos words are weak. Uhm, Onii-sama, you see!

Ruriko speaks to me.

I like you, I love you, Onii-sama

Ruriko speaks. Her eyes are moist.

What should I do?

Agnes also loves Papa desuno

Agnes in my arms also fires up.

I want to stay together forever, desuno

I

Seki-san pats Agnes head

Dont worry. I wont be taking him away from you

She smiles at Agnes gently.

I also want to stay with him, with you all. Thats all I wish for

Agnes, she meant that she also wants to be Agnes family. Do you want it?

I said. Agnes;

This person too?

Shou. Call me Shou-oneesan

Seki-san, no, Shou-oneesan smiled.

Shou-oneesan?

Yes, Agnes-san

Agnes;

Okay, Shou-oneesan

I must also call you Shou-oneesan from now on

Ruriko said.

At formal locations, its fine to use Seki-san like usual. Its better not to inform Kakka or Chief Tanizawa that Ive joined in the family

If the officer in charge of the site of Kouzuki security service is exposed to be connected to the criminal organization Kuromori, it would be bad.

Kuromori is close to Kouzuki security service as usual but, it has to show that theyre a separate organization.

Now then, Im done Fujimiya-san. What about you?

Shou-neesan looks at Reika.

From what you said earlier, Mao-chan, Agnes-san, and Mana-chan are the girls youre most attached to. What do you think of him then?

Reika looks at me.

I trust him. I dont hate him, but

But what?

I do not know how to cope with him that well

Reika speaks what she really thinks.

I think that I was most stable when I was calling him Lord Though hes younger, a lord is still a Lord

Reika speaks in pain.

But, recently, I cant think of him as an elder after all. I know Im seeking an elder brother existence but, to be honest, I cant feel him as an older brother

I see. Of course.

Calling someone younger as an elder.

Then, erase all of that, speak whats in your head after that

Seki-san said.

Organize it in your head

Yes

Fujimiya-san, do you want to stay in his family?

Thats

Reika mumbles.

I want to stay. But, I wonder if I can

Why not?

Seki-san asks.

Because, Im already an adult and yet, I keep on causing trouble for them

Reika begins to cry again

Thats why, I

Hey, Agnes, does Agnes like Rei-chan?

Agnes;

I like her, desuno

Reikas crying stops

Do you want to stay with Rei-chan?

Yes, I want Rei-chan to stay

Agnes looks up at Reika.

I

Rei-chan, Agnes says that she needs Rei-chan. Thats what I think too

Me too. Fujimiya-san, youre already in our family

Ruriko also smiles at Reika.

Fujimiya-san, lets change the questions. It would feel refreshing if you try to expose your heart

Shou-neesan tells Reika.

What can you do for these people, their family, think about that first

What I can do is to protect. To fight

Then, why not do that for now?

Shou-neesan laughs.

Youre too selfish. You always think all-or-nothing. The world isnt that simple

Shou-neesan said. Reika listens in silence.

Try to hold back a bit. Making a 100% satisfying situation is impossible. To get the situation you want, you have to endure, and if you cant bear that much, you cant be happy

What do you mean?

Do you remember what I just told you?

Shou-neesan looks at Reika with a serious face.

If its to be with him, I will accept his family

I heard that

Then, do so too

Yes?

If you want to stay in the family with the little girls, you have to accept everyone in the family

Reikas taken aback.

Theres no other way. Theyre a group called family because theyre together

Seki-san declares.

Besides, dont think that you are powerless or worthless. If you have the time to do so, then do what you can for the family. You can only be tied after youve done all you can. That is if you want to be a Onee-san

Agnes looks at Reika.

Rei-chan is an Onee-chan?

Look, Agnes doesnt think of Rei-chan as an Onee-chan. She thinks of you as the same, in the position that needs to be protected

Looking at Reikas state so far, Agnes has no reason to think otherwise.

Rei-chan, which do you want to be, Agnes Onee-san, or do you want to stay as the same small child like Agnes?

I asked Reika.

Onee-san! I want to be her Onee-san!

Then you have to brace yourself and do your best

I said.

Youre right, Onii-chama

Reika resolved herself.

Ill be an adult

The thread of Reikas heart scattered around starts melts.

Ill have sex with Onii-chama

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