Kaori hesitated, before she looked towards Kyoko, imploring her to help with her intelligence and perspective.
Kyoko looked back and sighed: "Kaori! I'm not part of you guys already. You'll have to make the decision yourselves."
By now, the 3 Japanese boys had stood up and were wielding their kodachis. Their eyes flickered with an unwavering resolve, obviously not intending to pledge allegiance to Yue Zhong.
The 3 of them were only about 12 or 13, and under the education system, they were brought up to hate the Chinese. If it wasn't for the strength of Yue Zhong that was so frightening, they would try to assassinate him in the night.
Kira looked at Kaori and spoke loudly: "Kaori onee-chan! The Chinese have a good saying, one must be guarded towards those not of one's race. He would definitely not view us as equals and he might even use us as slaves or cannon fodder."
Hearing Kira's words, Kaori sunk into contemplation again.
