CH 21
Takane no Hana (WN)
âI wonât fire youâ
After school on the day I met Naruka again.
Shizune said to me, who explained the situation while driving to the mansion.
âAs far as I can tell, there is a problem not only with Itsuki but also with the young lady. Iâm not sure what to do. If she hadnât said anything, thereâs a good chance she would have been able to cover it up.â
â⦠But originally, it was because I came into contact with Naruka.â
âMiyakojima-sama was lying down in the corridor? Then there is no choice but to contact her.â
I thank Shizune from the bottom of my heart.
Shizune is a tough person, but she is a flexible person. Sheâs not so ruthless that even a trivial person is forbidden to help just because he is a caretaker.
âI thought I knew about the relationship between Itsuki and the Miyakojima family, but it seems that the survey was a little insufficient.â
â⦠Did you know?â
âI knew that Itsuki and Miyakojima were second cousins, but I didnât know that they were acquainted with each other â¦. Probably because the Miyakojima family intentionally stopped the information. Letâs say, Itsukiâs parentsâ house and the Miyakojima family are in an insulated state, so it seems to be to avoid unnecessary misunderstanding. â
Previously, Mr. Kagen made a statement that he knew about the relationship between the Nishinari family and the Miyakojima family. It seems that he only knew the relationship between our homes and didnât even know that I had an acquaintance with Naruka.
âThatâs why I have a fault only this time â¦. Now that this has happened, I think itâs better to explain the situation to Miyakojima to some extent. First of all, working for the Konohana family. Please explain and then offer a closed-mouth transaction. â
âI understand. I think itâs okay to seal my mouth, but Iâll tell you.â
Due to Narukaâs personality, she wouldnât imitate peopleâs rumors.
And ⦠Naruka doesnât seem to have any friends to talk to.
âSince a servant cannot attend the Imperial Academy, Itsuki-sanâs status will continue to be the son of a mid-sized company. Then, letâs set it up so that he will come to the Konohana family for service. I will tell you the details later, so please convince Miyakojima well. â
âUnderstoodâ
Regarding forgery of identity, it seems better to leave it to Shizune.
âI was saved because the identity of the young lady didnât seem to be exposed, but to tell the truth, I donât want it to be known that Itsuki is working for the Konohana family. It could beâ¦â
âIs it an obstacle?â
âIs the opposite sex of my classmates living and working? Itâs not a good impression for men.â
â⦠I see.â
To put it plainly, the image of a lady is clouded.
âKiou Gakuin also has an aspect as a social gathering place. Letâs continue to build relationships carefully.â
I nod âyesâ to Shizuneâs words.
âThat, Shizune-san. I have a consultation on another matter â¦â
âWhat is it?â
âThat ⦠can I go out with my classmates?â
âPlay?â
Shizuneâs eyes are narrowed.
âNo, Iâm not floating. However, the other day, my classmate invited me ⦠Iâm sorry to keep refusing, and I feel that it seems unnatural to have too bad a relationship. do itâ¦â¦â
ââ¦â¦indeedâ
Shizune thinks for a while as she seems to be convinced.
âOkay. If you tell us the schedule in advance, we will support you.â
âThank youâ
Iâm not going to give up my job as a caretaker, but itâs a good idea to keep in touch with people to the extent that you donât stand out.
âIâm not going to put myself on the shelf, but ⦠Please reflect on this matter, not only Itsuki, but also the young lady. Especially, the young lady, pay close attention not to make devious remarks in the future. â
Shizune said.
I replied immediately, but ⦠Hinako sitting next to me didnât speak.
âMy lady, are you sleeping?â
After saying that, Shizune turned to the back seat.
I answer with a bitter smile.
âSheâs not sleeping, but ⦠sheâs clinging to me like a koala.â
Hinako grabbed my right arm tightly and pulled it to her chest.
Iâve been in this position right after I got in the car.
ââ¦â¦Strokeâ
Hinako, who buries her face in my arm, says in a small voice.
âStroke my head â¦â
â⦠yes yesâ
Stroking Hinakoâs head as told.
Shizune sighed and turned to the front again.
âSince Itsuki came, the appearance of the young lady has been getting more strange.â
ââ¦â¦excuse meâ
âNo, I donât think itâs Itsukiâs fault. But â¦â
Thoughtfully, Shizune muttered.
â⦠I hope Kagen-sama doesnât mind.â
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Note: So this is the last chapter for today.
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