「An omiai… for Asaki?」
「Yeah, it seems it was triggered by the broken engagement with the Amano family.」
Misaki-san says with a bitter expression. I wonder why, from their interaction the other day, it didn’t seem like they were on good terms as sisters, but seeing this expression now, it looks like Misaki-san is worried about Asaki. Maybe my perception changed because I found out Misaki-san is lenient with family.
「That’s why I told her not to proceed with things on her own… There’s no way that mother would stay silent.」
「Kaa-sama… you mean.」
「Yeah, she’d be your aunt. Originally, the engagement with the Amano family was also decided by her.」
Their father. In other words, my uncle was apparently against the engagement between Asaki and Amano.
But it seems my aunt forced him to agree by bringing up what happened with Kaa-san.
「Besides, the engagement with the Amano family wasn’t even made public, so there could have been other ways to handle it. Why did Asaki do such a thing…」
Perhaps Misaki-san doesn’t know the details of what happened the other day.
No, maybe Asaki didn’t properly convey it to her.
「I think it was for our sake.」
「…What do you mean?」
I told Misaki-san about everything that had happened.
How my childhood friend Natsu was being stalked by Amano.
How Amano tried to attack her after being rejected.
How we managed to arrive in time to prevent a disaster, and how Asaki helped with the aftermath.
「──And that’s how it is.」
「I see, I understand the situation now. Asaki used quite the ruthless method…」
I think so too. Though, if she hadn’t gone that far, I might not have felt satisfied.
「Still, to take on a group of men larger than yourselves, is Shou-kun really that strong?」
「There are various circumstances, but it’s more that Daiki and Hikari are exceptionally strong. You know, the two Misaki-san tried to recruit into the student council.」
「Those two… Indeed, from what I’ve heard, not just their entrance exam scores, but their athletic abilities are particularly outstanding.」
Well, what’s amazing about those two is that even those results are probably from holding back, which is more terrifying than amazing.
「By the way, about the student council, if you don’t mind, Shou-kun――」
「Ah, I’ll have to decline.」
「Geez, you’re so cold.」
Misaki-san puffs her cheeks a little in dissatisfaction. No, you were treating me as a complete outsider just a moment ago, weren’t you? This isn’t just a 180-degree turn, it’s a full drill.
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「From what I saw the other day, I thought if Shou-kun joined the student council, the other three might follow.」
「If that’s the case, there might be a possibility, but Misaki-san, you kept calling me an outsider, didn’t you? Isn’t this change of heart a bit too quick?」
「One must always be quick to seize opportunities.」
Opportunity… was there one? No,no , wait. The conversation is completely off track.
「Misaki-san, more importantly, Asaki…」
「That’s right. I might have gotten a bit carried away from meeting Shou-kun again.」
She makes a playful remark, but now isn’t the time for such conversations. Thinking it would be endless, I decided to steer the conversation back on track.
「I’m glad to hear that, but Asaki’s situation takes priority now.」
「That girl is loved too… Well, alright. So, about Asaki’s situation──」
According to Misaki-san, Asaki is currently being drilled by her mother about the family of her upcoming omiai partner to ensure its success.
If I believe Misaki-san’s words, I thought my uncle would be against it. But it seems he is unfortunately away on a business trip with my grandfather.
They probably plan to finalize everything while the two are absent. That’s Misaki-san’s assessment.
「Can’t Misaki-san stop it?」
「Of course I opposed it. I said Too-san would never allow it. But even though I’m supposed to inherit the family someday, I was dismissed, saying I have no right to interfere in family matters right now.」
Hearing that, my first thought was that prestigious families are a pain. That was my impression.
I don’t think you need any rights or crap like that to speak up about family matters…
「By the way, who is the partner?」
After asking, I realized what I intended to do with that information.
Sure, Asaki is a cute kouhai and also an important comrade.
But if I put it bluntly, that’s the extent of our relationship. Do I really have the justification to intervene in family matters to that extent?
「I could tell you, but what do you plan to do with that information?」
「That’s… if Asaki doesn’t want it──」
──If she doesn’t want it? What am I planning to do?
Go to the omiai venue after finding out from Misaki-san? Or should I barge into Asaki’s house now and take her away?
And then what?
Even if I manage to break off this omiai, can I take responsibility for Asaki’s future?
「Yeah. Asaki herself probably isn’t enthusiastic about this. Knowing her, she’s probably trying to find a way to break off the engagement. But──」
Misaki-san’s words bring my thoughts back to reality.
「Shou-kun. What do you want to do with Asaki?」