After that, we talked a lot.
Before I knew it, it was already 8 pm. Minaho-san also checked the time and said,
"Aunt, It's about time."
"Oh! It's already 8 o'clock. I thought onee-san would be home by now." Misuzu's mom replied while being worried about her sister.
Now that I think of it, Minaho-San's mother is not there. Well, she is a duke. So, she must be busy.
"She is busy, you know. Shiori-san is on break, you know. Most of the work was done by Shiori-san." Minaho-san said while changing the channel.
She changed it to a news channel.
"I am sorry." Mom apologized.
"No, no. We are the reason for your sudden break, you know." Misuzu's mom replied quickly.
" The news is about to start." Minaho-san informed us.
We focused on TV.
A beautiful news presenter started presenting.
"The crimes of the two house heads made light by RID. RID published a report about their crime this morning. After that, a lot of videos about them raping innocent girls and women went viral onto the internet. RID has already confirmed that the people in the videos are Yamashiro Yellowlion and Soichirou Silverstorm. They added that a criminal organization, with whom they had a bad relationship, is publishing these videos."(News reporter)
So, it was true. I do remember what those friends were talking about. It seemed to the two duke's house heads were doing a lot of bad things here and there. It says they are scum. They have destroyed the lives of a lot of girls. The news says that they used their position to rape girls. They were able to avoid their punishment. It seems like they have made enemies of a criminal organization.
" The king has ordered the police to arrest them. His Majesty the king said those who use their power to do crimes will be punished. Within a few days his majesty will announce the new heads of both houses."(News reporter)
Well, it is obvious that they won't be able to remain in the same position as they are now. I think they should be hanged to death. They destroyed others' lives. They are scum.
"Thank goodness, with this it will remain peaceful within the nobles for a few years," Minaho-san said with a relieved face.
"Yeah. With this, Rei will become Silverstorm house's head, I guess." Misuzu's mom sighed with relief.
Eh? So the Rei-san that they were talking about is from the Silverstorm family. She seems to be very close to us. But I really don't know anything about her at all.
"Yeah, it should be her. At least for the next few years. Oh, she did say she would come to our house tomorrow." Mom replied.
Eh!? Is she coming? Mom didn't say anything about that.
"Then I guess...."(Misuzu's mom)
"Yeah, I guess. I will contact my lady if that happens." Mom replied before she could finish.
What happened? I don't understand. What's going on? What is it that mom has been trying to hide from me? She used to talk less. But today she is talking normally. It's as if she is a new person now. I do think there are a lot of things that I don't know. I have always felt like my family had been hiding something major from me. But I don't really know what it is.
[You won't be able to. Your intelligence stat is really low. I guess money is more intelligent than you.]
Hey, why are you insulting me? What's more, why do I feel like you're becoming more and more of a sadist?
[This system doesn't have any emotions.]
But you do try to insult me over every small thing.
Do you hate me so much?
[Nope. The system only said the facts.]
Uwa. That's even worse. Do you think I am a fool?
[Ye..... No. Owner is the most intelligent person in this world.]
The way you're saying, makes me a fool though. Also, you were about to say 'yes', right?
[*Tsk. It must be your imagination.]
Well, whatever. I will forgive you this time.
[I am fortunate that my lord has forgiven me. Otherwise, you could've taken my head.]
I am sorry. Please don't mock like this. I feel like I am a fool to argue with you.
"I think it's time for us to get going. It's already 8:30 PM." Mom said while getting up from the sofa.
We got up too.
"You should remain here at least for today, Shiori-san. Seiren-san should take a rest." Misuzu offered.
"I would like to stay here, Misuzu-sama. But Rei is coming to our house tomorrow. So, I have to remain there." Mom answered.
"Then please let Seiren-san stay here for today. He should take a rest." Misuzu said worriedly.
"Don't worry, he is alright. Saint-sama herself healed him. Besides, Rei is coming to meet him. If things go well, you will be able to live in the same house as him." Mom gently mocked her.
Yeah, she gently mocked her. I mean Mom gently replied to her. But I do feel like she also mocked her.
I feel like Misuzu is embarrassed.
We went out of the house. There was a white car in the parking place. Mom got in the car and sat in the driving seat. Me and my sister were sitting on the back seats.
"Seiren-san, please come here again." Misuzu said to me.
She looked a little bit upset. Is it because I am going home? Is she really madly in love with me?
"Misuzu-sama, I feel sorry for you. You fall for a donkey who doesn't even know what to reply in these situations." Mom said while glaring at me.
Eh? Is it my fault? What did I do? I am innocent here.
Okay, okay. I am replying, so please stop glaring at me like this.
"I will. You should come to our house too."
Good job, myself. I did well. I have never thought I would be this good. It's a perfect answer.
Mom glared at me and then she said,
"You should ask her to give you her number."
Eh? Isn't it too fast? I mean I just got to know her. Should we exchange numbers now?
"Misuzu-san, if possible, can I get your number?" I asked.
Her facial expression changed from upset to happy. She gave me her mobile with flashing eyes and said,
"I will be happy to."
We exchanged our numbers. Then, saying goodbye, we went toward our home. Mom was really good at driving.
But one thing for sure, I will miss that kind of atmosphere. I mean, everyone was talking with each other happily. They laughed, they were embarrassed, they mocked each other. I really miss that kind of atmosphere. I want to have a family like this.
I want to restore my relationship with my family. I am a fool. But I do want to happily laugh with my family.
Right now, in the car, everyone is silent. No one is talking with one another. My mom is driving, my sister is using a mobile and I am watching outside.
I can see many vehicles. I can see a lot of people. Some of them laughing, some of them crying, some of them were busy.
Suddenly, I remembered someone saying in the past,
"You see, boy. No matter what we think, family is a place to take breath. Family is a place where we can sleep without worrying about the world. Sometimes we may argue with others. Maybe feel like we hate each other. But in the end, they are the only ones we have. They are irreplaceable. They are like a part of our important body parts."
Yeah, an old man used to say that. He used to go to a nearby park. When I was little I used to go there. He always tried to talk to me. Maybe he was worried about me. I used to watch other children playing. I didn't have any friends back then. No, if I remember correctly, I might have one. But around the time when I met the old man, I was alone. Now that I think of it, he was a good man.
I should make a step forward. If I don't, I won't be able to change anything in my life. I have to. If I want to change my life, I have to start with my own family.
We're home. My sister and I got out of the car. Mom was about to get to the parking place to park the car.
I called her,
"Mom."
"What?" Mom replied.
"I want to talk about something very important. So, please come to the living room after parking. You too, Sonia-san."
"O-okay." Mom replied. She looked somewhat tense.
"Okay." Sonia-san responded.
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