harleyscars Chapter 111
Chapter 111
It was still early, even though there were still several hours until sunrise. He Que didn't know why she had chosen to go out at this time, but it wasn't until the cold wind of the early morning blew against her cheeks that she finally realized how foolish her actions were.
Even if she went to the Kamisato House now, there was no way anyone would open the door for her.
Fortunately, some vendors were already preparing to open for business at this time, so Heque was not left with nowhere to go.
She randomly stopped in front of one of the food stalls, and coincidentally, Ayato Kamisato had brought her to try this place before.
At first, He Que didn't react, but the stall owner, Zhi Shu, recognized her first and casually asked while busy with his work, "Going out so early? Things haven't been very peaceful lately, you'd better have someone with you. Speaking of which, where's that gentleman from before? Didn't he come with you?"
It took Suzume a moment to realize he was referring to Ayato Kamisato. Somewhat awkwardly, she tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and whispered, "I guess... we've broken up?"
Tomoki was surprised by the answer and felt embarrassed. He mentally slapped himself for talking so much, but still quickly handed over the food she had ordered.
He Que picked up a piece with little appetite and stuffed it into his mouth. He really didn't want to eat the rest. He unconsciously stirred it with his chopsticks and stared blankly at it.
This was really an eyesore. Even Tomoki, who had just warned himself not to worry about things that weren't his business, couldn't stand it and pulled the plate back to replace it with a bottle of milk pudding.
"If you can't eat, just have something to drink. There's no need to force yourself."
He Que smiled gratefully at him.
Just then, other guests arrived, and Tomoki stopped paying attention to what was happening here and turned to deal with the other guests. When he finished and remembered, he found that Kazuki still had half a bottle of unfinished milk pudding in his hand.
He looked somewhat helpless and couldn't help but ask, "You seem quite upset. Is it because of the falling out with that gentleman?"
Before Suzaku could figure out how to respond, Tomoki had already sat down opposite her as if they were old friends: "If you're so reluctant to let go, why don't you just go and talk to him and make things clear? Isn't that how relationships are? Someone always has to give in first."
He spoke lightly, but he didn't get to the heart of the matter at all.
He Que was not good at refusing other people's kindness, but he couldn't figure out how to explain the situation to him, so he could only listen anxiously until the sun climbed up the eaves and it was the right time.
Knowing the Kamisato family as she did, it wouldn't be too presumptuous of her to visit them at this time.
She breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly said goodbye to Tomoki, who hadn't stopped talking: "Thank you for saying so much, but I've made up my mind."
It was a very difficult decision, so difficult that she barely slept last night, which is why she was wandering around outside this morning in such a muddled state.
Thanks to Tomoki's efforts to ease the tension and offer encouragement, she is no longer as nervous as she was at the beginning. At least she is now able to calmly knock on the door of the Kamisato House.
—Thoma, whom I had met not long ago, opened the door.
"Miss Kujo, what's wrong...?"
"Please don't take offense at my visit." Kazuki hid his suddenly clenched fist behind his back and gave a polite smile. "I would like to see the Commissioner of the Company. Even if he is not here, it doesn't matter. I can stay here and wait for him to return."
Thomas keenly sensed the threatening undertone in her words, and after confirming that she was serious, he pondered and said, "I need to consult the head of the family."
The implication was that he couldn't decide whether or not he would be able to see Ayato Kamisato.
Unfortunately, this time, Heque is not going to sit idly by and wait for its doom.
"Is that so? It seems the magistrate is here. That's wonderful. I think the magistrate is quite polite and wouldn't refuse to meet his fiancée, who rarely visits."
Before Thomas could come up with an excuse to refuse, she had already given him the answer she had prepared beforehand and walked in without giving him a chance to refuse.
Having said all that, Thomas had no choice but to let her head straight for Ayato Kamisato's study.
The only thing he could do was to give Ayato Kamisato a heads-up before he and Suzume barged in.
"Master," he knocked on the door first, "Miss Kujo is here to see you."
The people inside seemed somewhat surprised, and it took them a while before they heard his reply.
"He Que? What's she doing here?"
He probably hadn't expected that Suzume was already standing at the door, so he wasn't too formal about addressing her. Thomas immediately coughed as a reminder: "Master, if there are no other questions, please invite Miss Kujo in."
"No need. It's really inappropriate to receive guests in the study. I should take Miss Kujo to the drawing room."
Ayato Kamisato pushed open the door, his gentle gaze falling on Suzume's face. He smiled at her, so tenderly that it seemed as if the Kamisato family's rejection of her was merely Suzume's own illusion.
He Que's breath hitched, and he hurriedly lowered his head: "It's fine as long as it's decided by the Company Magistrate."
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The reception room was indeed much better prepared, with even the tea and pastries being the flavors that Suzaku loved the most.
After making all the preparations, Thomas wisely withdrew, leaving the two of them alone.
After noticing that she had only taken a bite of the wagashi in her hand, Ayato Kamisato skillfully concealed the thoughtful look in his eyes and simply smiled, "Miss Kujo seems to have a poor appetite. Is it because these sweets are not to your liking? If you don't mind, you can tell me your preferred flavors, and the Kamisato family will prepare even better next time."
He didn't expect to receive a rejection.
"No need." Kazuki pushed the pastries in front of him away a little. "Lord Shabu-no-kyu, there's no need for you to trouble yourself. Besides, this is probably the last time I'll visit you."
"What Ms. Kujo means is..."
"Lord of the Company, I've come to annul the engagement."
Upon hearing this, the surroundings immediately fell into a deathly silence.
(End of this chapter)
The author says: It's short, but the way it's stuck here makes me happy _(:з」∠)_
感谢在2024-07-16 14:56:41~2024-07-19 16:51:19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 angel who irrigated the nutrient solution: Yu Bei Can Meng (1 bottle);
Thank you so much for your support! I will continue to work hard!