harleyscars Chapter 106 Request
Chapter 106 Request
As always, Hanamizaka is the most prosperous street in the entire Inazuma Castle. Even in the morning when there are fewer people, it is full of vendors' shouts and customers come and go in an endless stream.
He Que hadn't been out for a long time, and feeling a little out of sorts, she clutched her skirt and carefully avoided passing pedestrians.
This little movement naturally did not escape the eyes of Ayato Kamisato, who had been watching her closely.
He slowed his pace, seemingly casually walking to a position next to her, blocking her from the passersby and creating a safe area for her and Que.
The girl breathed a small sigh of relief, but her heart jumped again the next second. This time, it wasn't because of the crowded people, but because her left hand was suddenly taken.
He looked up at him blankly.
Ayato Kamisato seemed completely oblivious to the inappropriateness of his actions, and smiled under her gaze: "Although it may be a bit presumptuous, there are just too many people here, and you're all alone. It would be safer for you to hold my hand."
After a short time together, he had figured out how to deal with Kazuki now. For example, in this situation, it was best not to ask for her opinion, but to persuade her with a legitimate reason. Otherwise, even if Kazuki felt uncomfortable, she would stubbornly refuse his kindness.
As expected, after only a moment's hesitation, Kazuki decided to listen to him and whispered his thanks: "Thank you, Commissioner-General."
Ayato Kamisato could feel the soft hand in his palm move slightly, and she took his fingers in response to his request to hold her hand.
Her overly reserved demeanor tempted Ayato Kamisato to tease her: "Miss Kujo, could you hold on a little tighter? I've been thinking, this isn't safe enough. If someone accidentally bumps into me, it might loosen up in a flash."
That statement is very deceptive.
Although the two had changed into casual clothes to keep a low profile and did not bring any guards with them, their aura still made it clear that they were not ordinary people. Almost no one on the street dared to approach them without thinking, for fear of offending important figures.
Unfortunately, He Que was a stubborn child who believed him wholeheartedly and never considered the possibility that he was teasing her.
She immediately obeyed and gripped his hand tightly, then, worried that she hadn't done it properly, asked for his opinion: "Is this okay?"
She didn't even blush.
Ayato Kamisato didn't get to enjoy the teasing, but he saw a bit of his childhood self in her behavior.
It seems that Ayaka was wrong in some ways. At least Suzume has never changed; she is still as adorably slow-witted as ever.
He smiled and said, "That's fine."
He Que relaxed and followed him forward.
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Ayato Kamisato escorted Suzume all the way to the Kujo family's door, but Suzume stopped before they entered.
"Lord of the Company, that's enough for now. It's getting late, you should go back."
She was unaware that Ayato Kamisato had already met Takayuki Kujo that morning; she was only concerned about the latter's prejudice against the former and feared that the two might bump into each other and cause a conflict.
Ayato Kamisato didn't want to put her in a difficult position, so he nodded as she wished. But just as he was about to turn and leave, he suddenly said, "Miss Kujo—"
He Que turned around, puzzled.
The next moment, Ayato Kamisato gave her a hug.
Kazusa was momentarily stunned, and before she could react and try to resist, Ayato had already let go.
"See you next time." He smiled and waved goodbye to her.
He didn't think much about the meaning of his words, assuming that Ayato Kamisato was just being polite in ending the conversation. Little did he expect that he would receive another invitation just two days later, and this continued for several weeks.
She declined several times, but after a while, it became difficult to find a reason to refuse. In the end, she had no choice but to go to the appointment, and soon she had explored the entire Narukami Island.
Kazuki suspected that if it weren't for the fact that traveling to other islands was too time-consuming and the magistrate's office couldn't spare such a large amount of free time, Ayato Kamisato would probably have wanted to take her to see other places.
With Ayato Kamisato watching over her, she naturally had to eat. Suzume didn't want him to worry about her health, so she obediently ate everything he offered.
Kujo Kamaji, who had been worried about her health, was very pleased, but also a little jealous that she only listened to Ayato Kamisato. He couldn't help but complain, "Sigh, as expected, once a little sister grows up, she can't be kept. No matter how I try to persuade her, it's no use, but the magistrate can solve the problem with a flick of his finger."
Kujou and Suzume felt a little guilty and muttered softly, "Isn't it because he kept handing me food? I just couldn't refuse..."
Fortunately, Kujo Kamaji was just saying it casually. Upon hearing this, he sighed deeply, "As expected of the company magistrate, he doesn't give you a chance to refuse at all. It was definitely the right decision to ask him for help."
"Help? What exactly is it that requires your help, Lord Corps Magistrate?"
Kazusagi had only mentioned it casually, assuming that Kujo Kamaji had encountered some difficulties in government affairs and that was why he was seeking advice from Kamisato Ayato.
However, when she asked the question, Kujo Kamaji's behavior was really strange. He first suddenly brought up Kujo Masahito and then Kujo Sara. His attempts to change the subject were extremely clumsy, and it was obvious that he was feeling guilty.
He Que couldn't help but associate the idea with himself.
"Kujou Kamaji!" She didn't even call him her second brother anymore; her expression and voice were equally serious. "Tell me the truth, what exactly are you looking for him for help with? Is it related to me?"
Kujo Kamaji stammered, but finally, under her persistent questioning, he revealed that he had sent a letter to Kamisato Ayato: "Since you haven't been eating much lately, I thought you'd be willing to listen to the magistrate, so I came up with this idea..."
He was met with silence from the sparrow.
Kujo Kamaji quickly tried to smooth things over: "At least you two had a lot of fun these past few days, didn't you? Don't be angry. If you don't like me telling him about you, I promise I won't do it again next time!"
He Que finally came to her senses.
Thinking about Ayato's repeated invitations from the gods, she felt a faint sense of relief, as if to say, "I knew it!"
Ayato Kamisato is a man of propriety. If it was at the request of his fiancée's brother, and considering their years of friendship, it would be perfectly normal for him to invite him out repeatedly and go to such lengths to feed him.
Perhaps my initial refusal, which I was worried would be a burden to him, actually caused him a lot of trouble and wasted more of his time.
Suzume suddenly felt a little suffocated, but Kujo Kamaji was still there watching her. All he did was out of a brother's feelings for his sister. As the one being cared for, she had no right to criticize him.
Finally, He Que could only say in a hoarse voice, "Thank you, Second Brother. However, Lord She Fengxing is very busy with official duties, so it's best not to disturb him. I will join everyone for dinner later, so don't worry."
Kujo Kamaji didn't know what to say for a moment, and mumbled an "okay."
Meanwhile, at the Kamisato residence, Ayato Kamisato had just finished his official duties for the day when there was a knock on the door, as if it had been preordained.
Ayaka Kamisato stood outside the door, smiling, "I hope I didn't disturb you, brother?"
(End of this chapter)
作者说:感谢在2024-06-27 12:11:25~2024-06-30 10:03:26期间为我投出霸王票或灌溉营养液的小天使哦~
Thank you to the little angels who irrigated the nutrient solution: Yu Bei Can Meng and Qiu Lu Bai (1 bottle);
Thank you so much for your support! I will continue to work hard!