In the end, Grandpa Takigawa compromised and decided to lock Chie up in the master bedroom, with Shuugo watching over her.
The family meeting ended just like that in an extremely sour tone.
After making sure that Chie was properly locked up in the master bedroom, Arata visited Midori in her bedroom.
"Onii-chan," Midori greeted her elder brother when she opened the door.
"I just finished," Arata said. "Can we talk?"
"Sure."
Midori stepped aside to let Arata in. The man was startled to see yet another person in the room.
"Satoru-kun, you are also here."
Midori's twin brother gaped at Arata.
"Onii-chan, how can you keep such an important matter from me?" he quickly launched into protest. "I understand why you didn't want to tell Shuugo-Niichan, but shouldn't you at least tell me? I could have helped to watch Chie-san for you!"
Midori pulled an apologetic grimace.
