In the familiar large house, Yuuko, Kamisato Ayaka, Kamisato Ayato, and Yae Miko were having a meal at the dining table.
As they ate, Kamisato Ayato did not forget to express his gratitude to Yuuko:
"Mr. Yuuko, thank you for helping the Kamisato Clan during this time. As for the Reward for the commission, I will send someone to deliver it to your home later."
Thanks to Yuuko's assistance over the past few days, the matter concerning the Kamisato siblings' mother's friend had finally concluded.
Just as Yuuko was about to say something polite.
Yae Miko spoke up first, securing the benefits:
"Ayato, Emma's contribution this time was significant. You absolutely must not skimp on the Reward."
Her eagerness made it seem as if the Reward was hers.
Kamisato Ayato smiled, "Naturally. This was originally a matter for my Kamisato Clan, yet we still required Mr. Yuuko's help. I certainly won't be stingy with the compensation for this."
"Moreover, it was inconvenient for me to intervene in this matter myself, so I could only entrust it to Mr. Yuuko."
Seeing Kamisato Ayato's reaction, Yuuko seemed to realize something, and he said uncertainly:
"Don't tell me, Mr. Ayato, you already..."
Kamisato Ayato smiled and made a'shush' gesture.
Yuuko nodded in response, understanding many things now.
He had found it strange before why he, an outsider, was entrusted with such an internal matter of the Kamisato Clan.
Kamisato Ayato probably guessed from the start that his mother's friend did not exist.
To avoid awkwardness, and worried that his little sister couldn't handle it alone, he handed the matter over to Yuuko.
However, there must be a deeper intention behind this matter.
As for what Kamisato Ayato's intention was, Yuuko had not figured it out yet.
At this moment, Kamisato Ayato casually changed the subject:
"Since Mr. Yuuko arrived these past few days, I've been able to enjoy considerable delicacies every day, and my mind and body have been relaxed."
Yae Miko smiled, "Heh heh, Emma's cooking really never gets tiring to eat."
Kamisato Ayato chuckled, then cleared his throat and casually picked up a piece of Bird Egg Sushi from the table.
And slowly chewed it after putting it in his mouth.
After savoring it, he praised it using Oscar-level acting:
"As expected of Mr. Yuuko's cooking! The taste is as wonderful as ever! Even in Inazuma, this is definitely top-tier! The saltiness is just right, the aroma is rich... (800 words omitted below)"
In fact, Kamisato Ayato knew this dish was made by his little sister.
But now he was pretending to think Yuuko made it, and seized the opportunity to praise it profusely!
After all, he had hurt his little sister's feelings earlier, so now he naturally had to find a way to make amends!
Plan complete!
After finishing his praise, Kamisato Ayato cleared his throat and said awkwardly:
"Ahem, sorry, Mr. Yuuko's cooking was so delicious that I couldn't help myself."
After speaking, he secretly glanced at his little sister.
After glancing over, he was surprised to find that Kamisato Ayaka showed no reaction.
Instead, her face showed a look of deep thought.
Worried about his little sister, Kamisato Ayato asked:
"Ayaka, what's wrong? You look like you have something on your mind."
Kamisato Ayaka hesitated for a moment, then revealed a look of determination, raised her head, and said seriously:
"Um, Mr. Yuuko, Lady Yae."
Yuuko and Yae Miko looked over in confusion: "What is it?"
Kamisato Ayaka's eyes shone with sincerity: "I heard that Mr. Yuuko will be going to Watatsumi Island with Lady Yae later, is that right?"
"That's correct, why do you ask?"
This time, Kamisato Ayaka did not answer directly, but showed a conflicted expression again.
After fidgeting nervously for a while, she finally said:
"After everything that happened recently, I realized that my own knowledge is too shallow. Therefore, to improve myself, when Mr. Yuuko and Lady Yae go to Watatsumi Island later, may I go along?"
Hearing this, everyone present showed surprised expressions.
Yuuko, as the person concerned, immediately scratched his head:
"While I have no problem with it, Miss Kamisato wants to visit Watatsumi Island too?"
Kamisato Ayaka nodded seriously: "Yes, because I want to learn more things. For that purpose, I want to see more places."
"Is that so? I don't mind," Yuuko nodded, then looked at Yae Miko: "Miko, what is your opinion?"
After all, Yae Miko would also be going along, and some things couldn't be decided by him alone.
Yae Miko fell into contemplation, then looked suspiciously at Kamisato Ayaka a few times, and after a long moment, sighed:
"If I refuse, won't I become the bad guy..."
In fact, Yae Miko didn't really want Kamisato Ayaka to intervene and ruin her two-person world with Yuuko.
But refusing would make her seem too petty.
Moreover, thinking carefully, there shouldn't be a big problem letting a noble lady like Kamisato Ayaka tag along.
When the time comes, she could just find an excuse to send her away and continue messing around with Yuuko.
No big problem!
Seeing that Yae Miko did not refuse, Kamisato Ayaka slightly bowed her head: "Thank you, Mr. Yuuko, thank you, Lady Yae."
Yae Miko smiled and waved her hand: "It's nothing. After all, I've troubled your Kamisato Clan quite a bit recently, so this much is expected."
At this moment, Kamisato Ayato, who was nearby, couldn't help but complain, "Lady Yae, you know you've been troubling the Kamisato Clan?"
Yae Miko shamelessly laughed, "I'm just handling official business and reasonably allocating work, and the Shogun agreed to this."
Kamisato Ayato looked at the scum woman, sighed helplessly, and then looked back at his little sister:
"Ayaka, are you really planning to travel with Mr. Yuuko and Lady Yae later?"
Kamisato Ayaka nodded seriously:
"Yes, Elder Brother. My time spent with Mr. Yuuko has made me realize how lacking I still am. To live up to the name of the Kamisato Clan, I want to improve myself as much as possible."
"Is that so?" Kamisato Ayato rested his chin in his hand, falling into thought.
After a while, he seemed to suddenly realize something, and surprise flashed in his eyes.
Afterward, he showed a slightly complicated expression, the kind an old father makes when seeing his daughter marry.
Kamisato Ayato smiled bitterly:
"In that case, Ayaka, just go worry-free. I will take good care of the matters here at home during this time."
"Thank you, Elder Brother." Kamisato Ayaka politely bowed her head.
Kamisato Ayato shook his head, and then said meaningfully:
"Ayaka, you must work hard. Your opponent might be quite troublesome..."
Kamisato Ayaka tilted her head, showing a puzzled expression: "?"
She clearly didn't understand what her Elder Brother meant.
Kamisato Ayato did not explain but smiled and changed the subject:
"Let's not talk about this for now. Let's continue eating. It wouldn't be good if the food got cold, especially such a rare and delicious meal."
And so, the four of them happily continued eating lunch.
With this, the events of the past few days temporarily came to an end.
Yae Miko's work was finished, and the Irodori Festival was nearing its conclusion. After resting for another day or two, once the Irodori Festival was over.
Yuuko would then depart for Watatsumi Island.
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