N-A-A Chapter 103 Marriage Contract
Chapter 103 Marriage Contract
He arrived at the Kamisato family home with almost unbridled joy.
Seeing that she had come to visit in the evening, Ayaka Kamisato was slightly taken aback and quite surprised: "Miss Kujo, my brother is still at the Yamashita family home and hasn't returned yet—"
He Que interrupted her directly: "It's okay, I can wait for him to come back here! If I accidentally fall asleep like last time, could you please wake me up in time?"
Although Ayaka Kamisato didn't understand, she still agreed.
Wazuki finally felt a little relieved and sat down opposite Ayaka Kamisato, chatting casually with her: "When does the magistrate usually return?"
Ayaka Kamisato thought for a moment: "My brother usually doesn't come back until the early hours of the morning, and he has to go out again as soon as the sun comes up."
Kazuki stared wide-eyed in surprise: "Aya—no, does the Company Magistrate only need this little bit of rest?"
Ayaka Kamisato smiled bitterly, holding a white porcelain teacup. "My brother has been working tirelessly for the Kamisato family, while all I can do is stay here obediently and not cause him any trouble. Perhaps that's why I stubbornly wait here every day for my brother to return."
The self-loathing words instantly made Suzume's heart leap. She quickly went around to Ayaka and hugged her, saying, "That's not true! Lord Shazam is working so hard for his family. Ayaka isn't a burden; she's his beloved little sister. Lord Shazam must be so happy to see Ayaka every day when he comes home!"
He tried his best to comfort her, letting Ayaka Kamisato lie on his chest, wetting the area of her clothes.
She was lost in thought. If Ayaka, who was still young and even had an older brother to rely on, was so sensitive and vulnerable because of the recent events, what would happen to Ayato, who had no one to rely on?
He Que began to feel glad that she had mustered up the courage to ask her father; she was determined to help Aya.
This time, however, even though she tried her best to keep her eyes open, she still couldn't wait until Ayato Kamisato returned. Even Ayaka Kamisato fell asleep in her arms early because she was exhausted from crying.
This is the scene that Ayato Kamisato saw when he returned.
Although this wasn't the first time he'd seen something like this, Ayato Kamisato still felt somewhat helpless. He was just a little surprised at what had happened before his return that had made the two of them so close all of a sudden.
He took off his coat, which he had been wearing all day, and casually draped it aside. He then gently separated the two of them, intending to take them to rest.
Ayaka Kamisato was used to staying up late, and even when she fell asleep, she slept very lightly. He woke up immediately at the slightest movement.
She rubbed her eyes, and upon seeing Ayato Kamisato in front of her, she suddenly realized she was still holding Suzume, and immediately withdrew her arms shyly and stood up straight: "Brother..."
"Thank you for waiting for me, Ayaka." Ayato gently patted his sister's head.
"It's not hard work, it should be my brother who's having a hard time..." Ayaka Kamisato said softly, her head down.
Ayato Kamisato pinched her cheek: "There's no need to think like that, Ayaka. We all have our own things to do. I'm out dealing with those guys, and you're at home taking care of Mother. It's all normal."
Ayaka Kamisato responded softly.
Knowing that it would take some time for her to come to her senses, Ayato Kamisato took the opportunity to pick up the still-sleeping Suzume and planned to take her to the guest room to rest.
Ayaka Kamisato called out to him, "Wait, brother. It seems like Suzume wants to talk to you. She asked me to wake you up when you come back—"
She didn't finish her sentence because Ayato Kamisato put his index finger to his lips and gestured for her to be quiet as she opened her mouth.
He said, "I guessed it, but there's no need for that. Let her get a good night's sleep."
"But--"
"No buts, Ayaka." Ayato Kamisato's expression was gentle, but his tone left no room for argument. "When she wakes up tomorrow, just tell her you accidentally fell asleep too. Keep today's events a secret for me, okay?"
Ayaka Kamisato pursed her lips, but ultimately agreed.
Ayato Kamisato smiled and walked away with Suzaku in his arms.
The guest room had been prepared beforehand. When Suzume and I accidentally stayed overnight at Kamisato's house last time, we were also put here. Kamisato Kayo even prepared a set of pajamas for her in the closet here.
When settling the person into bed, Ayato Kamisato couldn't help but think of how meticulous his mother was when choosing clothes and fabrics, as if she was afraid that Suzume wouldn't be used to it.
Kayo Kamisato really likes innocent kids like Suzume.
Lost in thought, he didn't notice that the position where he put the person down wasn't ideal. He accidentally bumped his foot on the wooden board at the foot of the bed, letting out a cry of pain and slowly waking up.
Fearing that the candlelight would disturb her sleep, Ayato Kamisato did not light a lamp, but the gentle moonlight outside the window was enough for Kazuki to recognize who the blurry figure in front of him was.
"...Ayato?"
The guy, who had just woken up, forgot to use honorifics for a moment and subconsciously called out the name he was most familiar with.
Now that things had come to this, even if Ayato Shinsato wanted to escape, there was no way. He could only smile at Suzume, whose eyes suddenly lit up with surprise, and say, "It's me."
Although it was strange that Ayaka Kamisato hadn't called her, now that she had met Ayato Kamisato, Suzume quickly put everything else aside and excitedly told him why she had come: "Ayato, I've found a way to help you!"
Ayato Kamisato frowned slightly, puzzled.
"My father said you can marry me, and if you do, he can intervene and help the Kamisato family tame their retainers!"
That's right, Kujo Takayuki told her that the solution was simple: by arranging a marriage between the two, the Kujo family and the Kamisato family could rightfully become one family.
He Que continued to recount the various benefits, every word spoken with the intention of benefiting the Kamisato family: "Father also said that he knows a famous doctor from another country, who might be of help to Mrs. Kamisato; and Ayaka, once Father has settled you all down, you can stay with her without worry. I'm telling you, she secretly cried to me today..."
Ayato Kamisato listened quietly to everything she had to say.
He could tell that He Que, at her current age, did not know what marriage truly meant for a woman, especially a business marriage of this kind between two large families.
She was completely focused on herself and overjoyed that she could now seem to be able to help him.
Some of it is ridiculous.
He had his back to the window, his face completely hidden in shadow, so his lips curled into a mocking smile without restraint. But this mockery was not directed at anyone; it was merely a sorrowful self-mockery.
He Que couldn't see the expression on his face, but could slowly realize from his silence that he didn't seem as happy as she thought.
She shut her mouth and tentatively touched his cheek: "Ayato, did I say something wrong to upset you?"
Her fingertips felt a slight coolness.
But before Suzume could confirm the source of the chill, Ayato Kamisato had already calmly pulled her hand away and chuckled softly, "No, I was just thinking about what you just said."
"So, have you made up your mind?"
This time, Ayato Kamisato calmly gave his answer: "Okay."
He Que then laughed happily.
As if infected by her laughter, Ayato Kamisato also laughed, and the two laughed loudly in the darkness, but one of their voices sounded somewhat muffled for some reason.
It wasn't until much later that He Que belatedly realized that it was a sob she was trying her best to suppress, a helpless resignation of swallowing all the bitterness alone.
At that time, she also realized that Kujo Takayuki's suggestion was not to help her or the Kamisato family, but simply to intervene in the Kamisato family's affairs in a more appropriate capacity and turn the magistrate into his puppet.
He Suzume never dared to see Ayato Kamisato again.
(End of this chapter)
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