Pure Love ✕ Insult Complex

"... we'll be there soon"

Father Kudo says from the driver's seat.

Our train was in the Gulf Coast area sometime at night.

I... to the girl in the back seat...

"Um... with that said, Takahata-san, how old are you now?

I got scattered stories about past issues between Anna's house and Takahata's. And about the current Takahata...... what could be the trouble.

Yet... I hadn't heard any detailed data about Jasmine Takahata himself yet.

"I'm in high school. I'm sixteen."

Same as me... though I look like an adult.

"So... now, which way do you live?

"It's a school dorm. Um... I go to high school in music."

"Oh, yeah, what the hell! Are you playing an instrument? Or voice music?"

Ning asks grinningly.

"... it's a piano. But... I think I might not be able to go on like this."

Ugh, Takahata-san.

"The music department...... because of the high tuition costs. I don't think we're going to be able to let them sweeten us like before."

Oh, I see......

That's one of the reasons Anna had to defy her father until she 'ran away'.

"Tonight...... until what time are you okay? Isn't there a curfew or something?

Ning changes the story with a smile. To pay for the dark atmosphere.

"Tonight... I have permission to stay out. Today, I'm staying at my mother's apartment… Kazuki Security Services told me to keep it that way…"

"Well... if you're bad, there's a chance we'll be talking until late at night."

I see... what Sister Shang does, there is no drain.

"Depending on the outcome of tonight's discussion... really, I just have to quit school..."

"Of course, you want to keep the piano going, don't you?

I... confirm.

"That... if possible. But in my position... I know exactly what I can't ask you to do."

"But Takahata-san's hopes, I'd like to ask. You want to go on?

Takahata-san...

"It... I want to go on. But..."

"If you can continue studying the piano... can you accept anything?

Ning asks Takahata-san... from the side.

"Um... if you can go on..."

"... ok. You want to go on."

I confirmed Mr. Tahata's will.

"But I... don't have the 'right' to want it"

"So... what will Takahata-san do if she can't continue with the piano?

More... Ask.

"That's... I don't know. For me, it was sudden... really, I... didn't know where my tuition was coming from... so... my mother didn't tell me anything."

Takahata-san answers......

"I've always been told, 'Don't worry about tuition'... so this spring, I just enrolled in a high school with a music department..."

"An instrument like a piano... a high school student wouldn't be able to continue working part-time, either."

That's what Ning says.

"... Yes. I just know that school has to quit."

As it is now... instead of tuition, the cost of living will be difficult.

"Well, anyway... you just have to try to negotiate first that Takahata-san's life can be maintained as it stands and that her music department's dorm life can continue"

"No, Yo...... I think it's the lowest line that you can manage to guarantee your tuition and living expenses until you leave high school in music and graduate from music college"

Ning says...

"No, I don't... I'm sorry I want that much"

Mr. Tata's voice gets smaller and smaller.

"I really... I had no idea who I had ever lived with support from..."

"But... if you don't graduate from college, you said you were only out of high school in music... doesn't that mean anything to you in the world?

Ning says...

"Yes, so... if you don't have the money to go to the university, I think you'll have to quit high school right now."

And saying... you don't have any plans after you quit.

How sudden this story was for Takahata-san...... I know it well with her expression.

"Look... we're here"

Kudo Father said.

I see a huge hotel in the Gulf area.

In the dark night sky... it was emitting a visible light.

"I understand Takahata-san's situation. I'll take care of it later."

I promise.

"... is, yes. Best regards,"

In a small voice, the beautiful girl with long hair...... answers.

"But... if you can't, I don't mind. I... really know where I stand."

"Yes, I know exactly how Takahata-san feels."

This person...... is also not allowed to stand in the 'bargain' that determines his fate.

So the only way to talk about Jasmine Takahata is if I talk to her instead.

"It's time for you to time up."

Father Kudo is right.

The car train... goes into the hotel's underground parking lot.

"Kudo... Takahata-san, after this...?

I ask my father Kudo in the driver's seat.

"After I drop you off inside the hotel... I'm supposed to take you to another room on the same floor as you"

Oh...... you still want to hide that Takahata-san is here from Anna and Anna's father.

"This is a series of hotels in the Kazuki family… a whole floor is rented by Kazuki Security Services. Your" discussion "should be ready for you to watch in the room where this young lady is."

"Okay. Kudo... Takahata-san, please"

"... I know."

"Mr. Takahata too...... you must be anxious, but please wait. I'll take Anna when we're done discussing it."

I... say.

"Yes. I... I accept that whatever happens to me... is my destiny. Tonight I just... I really miss Anna Erica... that's all I came here for..."

"Yeah, I'll definitely let you see him. I promise............!

◇ ◇ ◇

At the bottom of the underground parking lot… the car stops.

The door in front of us... the minivan that Sister Xiang was driving opened...

First Michi... and then Tsukiko and Rukiko come down.

"Yo, us too..."

"Oh, see you later Takahata-san... Kudo"

"Oops, I know...!

Me too...... open the door and go outside.

The bottom of the underground parking lot was more and more airborne. Heavy.

Ning also comes down.

The two of us...... join Sisters Xiang.

All of them, even Sister Shang, who was driving... were getting out of the car.

Anna is... unaware of the presence of the girl in the back seat of the car we were in.

The Peach Sisters too......

"... Seung-san!

A guard-like man from Kazuki Security Services comes running to Sister Sho.

I whispered.

"Ok...... thanks"

Sister Xiang turns to us......

"Keiichiro Anna says that's enough. Take extra people..."

And... I laugh bitterly.

"Who are you talking about?

Sister Peach asks.

"Anna Erica's Marrier...... I mean, you're still in the 'Candidate for Marriage' phase. Mr. Madholi Tadashi, from the Window Moat Revolution, is also here."

Er... is that "Mad Holli" from a graduate student who's looking to be Japan's first president?

"Oh... that sounds kinda mendoxa"

Sister Peach laughs like a human resource.

"And... Anna's mother needs it with her."

To the words of that Xiang sister...... Anna freezes.

Apparently it was unexpected that both the father and his mother would be present in the 'discussion' with him.

"You... do I have any 'instructions'?

Sister Xiang smiles at me.

In Kudo's father's car... I talked to Jasmine Takahata and he said, 'Do you have something to say?' I guess that means.

"No, not particularly. Still... I don't think you showed me everything in Sho's hand."

I... answer.

"Now... in the meantime, I'll try to get on with Sister Shang's plan"

"Okay. Now, let's go."

Follow Sister Sho... We'll go inside the hotel from Zorozoro and the parking lot.

Even in front of the elevator, there was a security guard at Kazuki Security Services.

Give Sister Xiang... a few card keys to the room, by hand.

"… the guest, put in 2504, vacant 2503, 2505 and 2506. This is the key, please feel free to use it. 2513 is in the waiting room."

"What about your lawyer?

We haven't arrived yet.

"Okay. Thanks."

Mr. and Mrs. Anna and "Mad Holli" have already arrived in room 2504.

Lawyer... would be the attorney for my late grandfather, who administers the 'estate' that Anna received.

Then, there's Jasmine Takahata in room 2513.

So we're going to be watching our "Discussion" live in real time.

"Once in the separate room... do you want to calm down and then meet with your fathers? Although we also have a room that can be used as a modem."

Sister Sho asks Anna.

It would mean rooms 2503, 2305, 2306.

"No...... keep going"

Anna replied with a harsh look.

"We don't need a" modem "or anything. Keep going... I'll follow the princesses. Don't take a peek from the separate room, but be honest... because I want to be in a 'discussion' place too"

That's what Sister Peaches said.

"Okay. Well, let's come."

We... get in the big elevator.

And... to the 'meeting hall' on the 25th floor above ground...

◇ ◇ ◇

Also in the elevator hall on the 25th floor......

There was a security guard at Kazuki Security Services.

We have Rukiko from the Kazuki family and Sister Peach from the Songji family...

Is it natural that the security posture is strict?

"This way."

From time to time, the floor is borrowed and used by Kazuki Security Services….

Sister Xiang heads straight to room 2504.

Anna can tell you're nervous.

A heavy atmosphere drifts down the hallway of the hotel.

Get in front of the door......

"Oh, wait a minute... Sister Shang"

I'll stop Xiang.

"Anna, in times like this... you should take a deep breath"

"... are you taking a deep breath?

Anna, look at me...

"You don't have to do that, I..."

"No, you should definitely. Besides, I have something special that calms me down... Michi"

I look at Michi.

"Yes... you are breathing Kudo Liu Ancient Martial Arts"

"That's right. Tell Anna."

"This is passed on to my house… it is a 'breathing method' to calm the mind when confronting the enemy"

Michi... you should also know that Anna attends the middle part of the same super lady school that Misuzu is a 'guard'.

If you're a famous' guard ', you've got some martial arts in mind.

"Count eight first... breathe slowly and vomit again counting eight"

"Yeah, I'll try, too. Rukiko and Sebastianus, do it together!

Sister Peaches got me on board, so Anna will have to do it too.

Me and Ning will also participate.

"On four counts next..."

Sister Xiang joins us...... all together, breathing together.

"Two counts next...... suck, puke. One, two! One, two!

Hah...... hoof!

"One count!

Ha, hoo! Ha, hoo!

"Another two counts...... and I'll put it back on four counts...... yes, on eight counts...... another sixteen counts......"

All of us breathe slowly...

"Yes...... Done"

Yeah...... I got fresh air all over my body and my body was shaken up.

Well, I could relax.

Above all, everyone's 'breathing in' here... should lead to good results.

"Anna... I'm telling you, I'm not here just for wild horse guts."

Sister Peach says...

"You, too, are my adorable junior...... I don't want to see any unfortunate consequences for you. I'm not gonna do anything wrong."

And look at Rukiko and me...

"My lord and Rukiko feel the same way about everyone here... right!

Sister Peaches looks at each and every one of them.

Michi, Sebastianus (Umeko Yamada), Ning, Xiang Sister...... then.

... see the moon child.

"My lord, you also have 'The Last Trump Card' for me...!

Smile at Tsukiko...... Sister Peach.

"I talked in the car... and I knew he was a much more refreshing and good-looking kid than I thought."

If only we had the opportunity to make contact and talk...... Sister Peach and Tsukiko thought the horse would fit.

"... maybe that's because my 'heart' has already been manipulated..."

I laugh softly.

"I won't do that."

Tsukiko answered with a true face.

"I'm kidding... Anna, even in the worst case scenario, you should be able to cut through most things with the help of this Tsukiko, so don't worry."

"If the Lord commands... I will do as He commands."

Anna is......

"Well... I'm not sure."

I haven't been properly explained about "The Power of the Witch"... and I haven't actually seen the scare of "The Power," so it's natural that Anna doesn't understand.

"Anyway, we're attached... don't worry about it"

I assure you so, too.

"So... are you sure?

Sister Sho asks Anna.

"... Yes"

Anna seems to be ready.

...... Conn.

Sister Xiang knocks on the door......

… and.

...... Gachari.

The door opens...... a tall, skinny, black-eyed young man shows his face.

Don't blacken your body.

He is wearing a black suit, a black shirt and a black jacket.

"... Yes?

You look very upset... staring at us.

All of a sudden it turned into a sinister air.

"It's about fragrant moon security services. We've brought Mr. Anna Erica."

Sister Xiang answers the youth.

Anna was hiding behind Sister Sho's back.

"Oh Erica...... I've been waiting for you. No... really, isn't filial infidelity a bad idea?

The young man suddenly tells Anna.

"Sonja...... just Erica please come in. Others, please wait outside. That's what I'm saying...... that's good!

In a great tone, the young man tells us.

"No, we... will let you in with Anna"

Sister Peach says to her mucky... skinny black glasses.

"Oh, what right do you have and you're saying such a stupid thing? This is a 'family issue' so hey... I don't want you to touch the outside world?

"That's what you are... aren't you an outside person?!

Ning complains.

"I don't think I need to answer that..."

Because that's what men say......

"Oh, man. Well, Anna...... let's go home. I don't think we're going to have a conversation with someone like that."

Sister Peaches hangs up the card called 'Bring Anna home like this'.

"Hey, please stop kidding me. We have Erica's parents over here, right? Erica is still in middle school...... because she is a minor. If you want to keep taking me, I'll sue the police for kidnapping a minor!

"Go ahead, why don't you sue me?

Sister Peach... with a lower look on her face to the little fool, says so.

"But do you really do that? You......?!

"Oh, don't take it for granted. Awesome! I'm... I'm saying the right thing socially! Look, just give Erica to me... you guys go home!!!

… and.

From inside, in a hurry...... a middle-aged smart man in a suit pops up!

"Ya stop it... Window moat kun!!!

This man is Anna Erica's father... Mr. Keiichiro Anna?

And......

"Or, Dear Song Yi Peaches... please forgive me for being rude. And Rukiko Kazuki, I'm sorry. Oh... Seki-san, thank you for your hard work."

Hurry up and apologize to the peach sisters.

That's right, representatives of audit firms specializing in large companies… I know I can't fight with the Songqi family or the Kazuki family.

... then.

"... Erica. Well done for coming."

Speak to your own daughter...

"... may we come inside?

Sister Peaches, once again...... tells Keiichiro Anna.

"Oh, well... please, come inside"

"Hey, Anna... The negotiation was about me leaving it to you! At times like this, if you don't go gatoon first, that will sound like later negotiations......!!!

Awaken, young man...... Window moat revolution.

Yeah, sure... it's 'Mad Holli', not a window moat.

"You need to keep your mouth shut for a minute. In the first place, I don't remember making any promises like leaving you to negotiate!

"No, no... over this period, that's a bad idea, Anna!

Mad Holli...... whispers to Keiichiro Anna.

"If you don't show me that this one is a rock... you'll be soaked in a rash!

"So I asked you to do that. Yes! Keep your mouth shut. Eh!

"No, that's not what I meant!!!

"Song Yi Group and Kazuki Group... these are the chairmen's ladies! These guys!!!

Mad Holli's face...... 'What?!!!'.

"... seriously?

"Yeah, seriously"

Ning answered...

"Yeah, I'm in plain clothes today... and I'm trying to stay as far away from you as possible in a party or something, so I don't think you noticed."

Sister Peach... with a bitter face, says.

"Isn't it Erica's... school friend or something? Running away from home..."

"Didn't you hear... Erica ran away from home and headed for the Kazuki family!!!

"What... I didn't ask."

"I told you, I HA!!!

"No, no, no, no, I... I heard that the Kazuki Security Service is involved, but the Kazuki family itself is involved..."

"Please shut up already. Eh!!!

This cont...... when will it end?

"... Um"

Sister Peach sees Keiichiro Anna as jitty.

"Oh, sorry...... go ahead! Please come inside!

The interior of room 2504 was… a medium-sized meeting room.

Oh...... the number of us in the "Negotiating Group" has increased, so Sister Shang has changed it to a room where we can discuss it in large numbers.

Behind the room... a beautiful 40s woman sat down.

Notice us... Stand up and bow your head.

"... I am Erica's mother. This time, Erica has inconvenienced you......!

This guy... Anna's mother...!