Well, Meg, Mana, Eday and... when the four of us finished drinking canned juice in front of the school gate...
Finally, the pick-up car arrived.
What... not the usual outdoor car, but the commercial van at the store?
Before us, the car arrives.
"Thank you for waiting."
I opened the window and said it was driving.
The passenger seat is Ning. Margo and Mao are in the back seat.
"Dad!"
When I open the car slide door, Mao jumps at me.
I'm gonna hug Mao... and stroke her head.
"Get on quickly...... because I don't really want to be seen"
Margot said that with a smile on his face.
Meg, Mana and Edie rush into the car.
I'm in the second row of the van...
Meg, Mana and Edie rode in the back row of the foldable bench seat.
Fortunately, there are no students near the school gate.
Close the door, while the van accelerates.
"With this number of people, you can't get in without this car, can you?
That's what I said while driving.
Oh, well. Eight, I guess.
"Besides, I'd rather have this car today."
"... why?
When I ask... Ning answers, not...
"The hotel I'm going to...... for tonight's party, because there are a lot of VIPs coming. Cars like this don't get suspicious."
"But during the missouri's day dance presentation... you went out on purpose in a fancy car, didn't you?
Like Mr. Margo's Maserati or his Minaho sister Benz......
"At that time... we went out as an audience, didn't we? So I drove out in a fancy car so the other rich people wouldn't beat me. Mi and Mi are the only ones attending today's party, right?
"Until our minute, we don't have an invitation... we just need an alibi that Kyoko was at the hotel at the time of the action"
To Ning's words, Mr. Margo adds.
"Today's party is strictly guarded... as an alibi, I think it's perfect."
"With that said... what party is it?
I... don't know the details.
"For once, on the face of it... it's supposed to be the opening party of the Russian Film Festival."
Margo answers.
"As a guest, the Russian government's resources and natural gas relations are coming to Japan. And the head of a Russian energy-related company. Because I'm a sponsor of the Russian Theatre Festival."
...... Russia.
"So to this party... the Prime Minister of Japan is coming too. Finally, the undersecretary of the government plans to meet with the Russians in confidence during the party."
"... top secret?
"'At the Prime Minister's service, I'm here for a party' I decided... in a separate room at the hotel, sneaking around. Then we can talk without the press noticing, right? We're doing it in the same hotel."
Mr Margo says......
"Both the Japanese side and the Russian side...... we have a modem room in advance for the party, so we just have to come and go to each other's rooms. The media cameras are only after the Prime Minister anyway."
Is that what you mean?
"Of course, there are a lot of people coming from the Japanese financial community, not government officials. Many companies want to do more business with Russia."
Those people too...... the movie festival thing as pre construction, sneak back and have a business meeting...?
"Because cultural parties like this are better able to create connections without dislike. So Kazuki has to attend today's party."
... Ji, why?
"'Cause, you see... you need a' referral 'to make a cone, right? Like Kazuki, someone with widely known faces and names needs to get in between. If it's a terrible case, in anticipation of Kazuki's welcome with someone from Russia, you can deliberately introduce someone you know. Ask Kazuki to introduce her acquaintance to more Russians..."
"People like Shige have to do that for you."
I... say.
"Conversely, not many people should be introduced to Russia... Shige, come in between and eliminate them"
Ji too...... oh my god.
It's the duty of the powerful.
Mr. Margo... said so.
"We have nothing to do with this. We just need to dress up and make up for Mi and Luli, right? After that, you just have to play with Mako while watching TV in the room."
I'd rather... say so, laugh.
"No, I... they told me to come out to the party with you."
"Huh? Really?
"Yeah... Sister Keiko said she had a suit for me."
Like the Prime Minister or some upcoming party...... although I don't really want to leave.
"Well, you can't help it. It's a party like I just said, so there will be a lot of famous people here... because it's a Russian Film Festival, so everyone will bring their wives and kids too. 'Cause it would be the perfect place to appeal to you."
... Mr. Margo?
"I was introduced to the directors of the Kazuki Group... but tonight is the first time I will be presented as Mizu's opponent in an official setting."
Is that what you mean......
I sat next to him, Meg's face cloudy.
"And without Kazuki's understanding... we're going to do it with a surprise, so Misuzu and Rukiko are both very brave."
I was... thinking only of improving Rukiko's relationship with Ji...
Those two are thinking further ahead.
"Since I was a kid, I've always been two ladies among ladies... so I'm not ready. We stayed together for the night last night, and we finally got it."
Ning says...
"As the daughter of the Kazuki family, she's always looked up to me from everyone... because I always have to be careful, Rin... in front of Yo, I can play it. You can only let yourself go by having sex with Yo... both of you"
Me too...... I think so.
"So... I want to do whatever they want. Because they're always two gambling people."
Both Misuzu and Rukiko...... only in front of me can I return to my naked self.
He's happy to have time with me.
"It's just that they... About me, because they think I'm Superman"
Anything, he accepts... he thinks he's a strong man.
"Oh, I felt that last night, too. That's right... we need to see how it goes and make sure it's not a burden on Yo."
Ning tells Meg.
"... Yes?
Surprise...... Meg.
"What a surprise! Preventing Mi and Luli from going wild is... Me, Yo's authentic 'sister' and... Though it would be Meg's job, Yo's 'real wife'!
Ning says... laugh and say so.
"Yo says he wants to let those kids be free whenever he can... and if the older sisters pay attention, those kids whose roots are 'honor students' shrivel and shy away from Yo, right? So... we're just going to have to fix it with a little jealousy and jamming...!
Meg... opens his eyes.
"Oh, me... no"
"So you want to take turns? I'm Yo's" Authentic Wife "... Meg will be" Mistress # 1 "? I am, and still am!
Ni laughs...... Ning.
"... well, that's... I don't like"
He said, "Well, do your job as a 'real wife'. Hate me from other girls, naturally...... because I'm a 'real wife'. Be great, be grand!
Meg is......
"I... I'm not sure. Misuzu-san is better than me... she's beautiful, she's grand, and I think she's better suited to Yoshi-kun's" True Wife "."
Ning is......
"But you can't help it. Yo, Mi won't keep you in 'The Right Wife'. If you're not Meg, you can't...!
"... Yoshi-kun"
Meg looks at me...
"Yo... I need those kids in the Kazuki family when they become vegetarian selves... because they can't live in the tough world of the Kazuki family. I'm a normal kid. I haven't been trained by the upper class since I was a kid, like Mi and Luli."
Ning's... you're right.
I can't...
"There may be some special occasions like today when Yo has to go out to party with those kids... but basically, Yo is in the same world as Meg and me and Mi's are coming to visit to give me a break. So... Meg is my real wife."
"... Ning"
Meg is... thrilled.
"Hey, what's the truth? Which world is Mao in?
Mao, who has been listening to me for a long time... asks Ning.
"Um, Mako is... he's in another world again. Right, Tomorrow Land!
... Yes?
"Me and Meg are in Adventure Land... Aniez is in Fantasy Land. Sister K. and Mr. K. are in World Bazaar… Mana is in Critter Country. Edie's in Toon Town."
"Where are the missouri?
To Mako's inquiry, Ning...
"Well, Mii and Luli are decided on Cinde * la Castle. Yikes! Mitch is running around with a rabbit with a watch!
"There's no one in Western World?
I laugh and say...
"'Cause there's... Kyoko and the others are rambling, right?
"Really? If you're Mr. Kyoko, aren't you the pirates of Cali *?
Mr. Margo laughs at me.
"Oh, maybe so."
Ning laughs too.
"Where's Minaho?
To Margo's inquiry, Ning...
"That's fantasy land. Itsa S * oolworld or something, you're gonna love it!
"... not horn * d man * ong?
Hahaha I laugh...... Ning, Mr. Margo.
"Where's Ray and Sister Sho?
When he asks, Ning...
"They're both stamping 'readmission allowed' in the hands of visitors at the front entrance. Yikes!
I... I don't know.
"So... after a paragraph, let's all go to Rat Land!
Ning says...
"Hmm, I'm a pass"
Mr. Margo says immediately.
"What... why not?
"Over there... because it's based on the distorted world in the heads of Americans. I don't really like it... and..."
"... and?
"Everywhere I go, there are rats out there...!
Mr. Margo laughed.
With that said, to the story of Ning now...... Mr. Margo never came out......
◇ ◇ ◇
The car... enters the city centre.
Mako fell asleep with me.
Even in the back row seat, Edie is asleep.
"But... you've grown up, too"
Margo tells me.
"Earlier, we were watching the camera footage of your mansion because they were sending it to us."
What just worked......
"Really... I'm thrilled. If I do, I'm going to have a good fight with the public security police."
That's what I'm saying.
"Huh? Did that happen?
Surprise...... Meg.
"'Cause, you see... we're not on that level anymore"
I... answered.
"I just have to brace my belly...!
"... Yoshi-kun"
Looks worried, Meg looks at me.
"No, it wasn't such a tough situation. Sister Shang and Ray were with us, and since it's in front of the mansion gate, even Sister Minaho and Sister Keko watched it..."
"But I think your readiness was fantastic."
Mr. Margo laughs.
"Though I was surprised I picked up the brick and tried to beat up the public safety grandfather"
... that one.
Yeah, I knew... you don't have any bricks.
From now on, you should carry a bun beating stick.
When you go to school from your mansion......
"But you're gonna get better and better."
"Really..."
Margot and I... told me so.
"Me, it's just one guy... I think I need to be more firm. But..."
I...
"You're not at all... me"
Even just now... In the end, Sister Shang is helping me.
It's not my power.
Sister Xiang publicized my relationship with Misuzu... The public security police just pulled that spot off for fear of a full confrontation with the Kazuki family...
I didn't do anything about it.
"At least a little more... I wish I had the strength."
Mr. Margo is......
"The world appreciates only powerful people... because we are 'inside'. More than your current powers… I'll appreciate your growth over the last few days."
... Huh?
"You are definitely growing. I'm fine. Confident..."
"That's right. When I first met you, stay back... because you couldn't talk to me properly!
Ning... laughs.
Right... right.
I'm making progress... little by little.
"Growth can only be done little by little... you don't have to panic. You're still young."
"Yes, because I'm hoping for the future. Hey!
I smile over the mirror. [M]
"Slowly, but surely… think ahead in the medium to long term"
To my whining, I...
"What, that?
"Yeah, that's what Misuzu said. It's time for us to think about the future in the long run."
"Right. That's right, missouri... I think it's realistic and the right way to think"
I... say.
"Long-term...... Thoughts"
Meg's thinking about it.
◇ ◇ ◇
"... Yes, we're here."
To the voice... look out the window.
They say it's the city centre...... there's a small tall green hill, and there's about three big buildings lined up in it.
Each height and... building atmosphere is different.
"The hotel here is well established. The main building, the annex, the new building, they're breaking up. The lowest is the main building. The tall one in the middle is the annex. Behind you is the new building..."
I see you've been expanding and building more behind you.
"Go around and come in from the new building. Tonight's party is the reception hall of the main building... because everyone's car coming to the party is supposed to stop that way"
I mean... security is getting tighter.
"I think the underground parking in the new building is less secure."
Our van is... big enough to get around the hotel grounds.
But...... that's huge.
On top of the three regular skyscrapers... the gardens around the building and all.
"Okay, I'm coming in. Yo!
The handle turns…… to the hotel premises…….
Keep it in the basement parking lot......
Over here...... I don't see anyone who seems to be in a police relationship.
People in hotel security uniforms are everywhere.
"This is different from the hotels on the platform during this time. It has a history and a tradition…"
Mr. Margo said.
I see, the security posture too...... I guess we want to do it ourselves without the help of the people outside as much as possible.
"Well, either way, this new building isn't that tough. Because the annex and main building are only connected to the first and second floors in the crossing corridor. If you check there, you can prevent the intrusion of suspicious persons."
Yeah, it's the same hotel... but can it be disconnected in every building?
In the free space in the parking lot… back into the car.
"Yes, ok. Emmi, wake Edie up."
"Oh, yes."
Meg and Mana wake up Edie.
I...
"I'll take Mao."
I thought it was pathetic to wake you.
"Thank you, you"
That's what I say.
Get out of the van.
... Edie looks asleep.
"This way. Let's go."
Led by Mr. Margo...... Continued by Ning, Xu, I + Mao, Meg, Mana, Edie.
"I'm going to the lobby of the new building once."
Mr Margo said.
"So we have to be witnessed by all kinds of people."
We... are here to make an alibi.
For today's party...... the hotel lobby should have not only hotel employees but also police and guard people coming.
We'll take the elevator... to the first floor.
"This hotel has a front desk in every hall lobby."
Yeah, and people who book rooms in the main building... they can do reception and get room keys in a new building or annex.
"Now it's a card electronic key."
That's what Mr. Margo says.
Get to the lobby.
"You guys sit on the couch around here and rest... because I'm going to the front desk and I'm going to check on the room Sister Xiang booked"
Mr. Margo has one...... head to the front desk.
The truth is, I guess I'm checking the number in the room beforehand.
But this place deliberately... acts like that.
"Well, let's wait...... guys, you want a drink or something?
He asks us.
"No, we... drank canned juice in front of the school gate while we were waiting for the car"
Answer.
"... hmm?
In my arms, Mako wakes up.
"Oh, Mao, are you awake? Not thirsty?
To her mother's inquiry, Mao...
"Mom, pee...!
Whoa, that way.
Don't let me hold you.
"Alas... well, I'll just take you there"
I'll take Mao from you.
Exactly, I can't take Mao to the bathroom with me in student clothes.
"Oh, wait..."
I see Mana and Edie.
"Mana, go with Edie."
In this hotel...... don't get distracted.
It's just true... if you get away with us, it's bad.
"Margo is watching us..."
Mr. Margo... is on his way to the front desk to check on us.
"Right. I'm here too..."
Ning tells Mana.
"Yeah, okay"
Mana tells Edie.
"… OK"
Edie convinced me, too.
"Mom, True O, it leaks......!
"Oh well, let's hurry up then......!
[+ Mako, Mana and Edie head to the bathroom.
"... ugh"
I sat down on the hotel couch….
"Yo, this is the battle from here...!
Ning sits next to me to the right.
"... I know."
Meg also lowers her back to my left.
"Meg...... let's do our best"
That's what I told Meg.
"Ah... Yoshi-kun, I..."
Meg leans down with a dark face.
"I came to a hotel like this... and there's nothing I can do to help everyone..."
"Don't be silly..."
I push Meg's nose with my fingers.
"... Yoshi-kun?
Surprise, look at me...... Meg.
"Meg told me, whatever, you just have to laugh and answer. Then, I... I can work everywhere."
I smile at Meg...
"When your husband wants you to speak up...... it's also the 'real wife' job to guess that and give him a kind word!
Ning... smiles and says so.
"Being an orthodox 'sister', I can only say things like... 'Come on', 'Now's the game', 'This is the place to be honest'... and thump Yotchan's ass to excite him...!
In "Family"......
Each, their own role.
'Family' also...... little by little, grows.
No, we have to let it grow......
"Don't spoil it, let's be bissy..."
Ning says...
"A weak gathering of human beings... is just annoying. Let's be strong, one at a time. Nothing, you don't have to do anything bad. You just have to do what you're good at and do what's right for you. If there's trouble, we can help each other."
To Ning's words...... Meg is.
"... Yes"
I nodded small.