It was 8'o clock evening.
Papa Kasumigaoka was frowning as he stared at his daughter.
"Tell me, Utaha. What's wrong with you?"
As soon his words fell, Utaha's hands paused for a moment then she continued.
"I don't know what you're talking about, Dad."
Although it was for a moment, he clearly saw his daughter's hand trembled.
His frown deepened as he nodded his head understandingly.
"I see. Since you like writing novels, I've decided to invite a well known writer."
"Name"
Utaha didn't bother to turn back and asked flatly.
"Izumi Miyamura."
"Wh-Whaatt!"
Suddenly, Utaha stood up and her fists were clenched subconsciously.
!
"*Cough*...I mean. We both are the same age. It'd be embarrassing for me. Dad, don't worry. I'll be fine."
Realizing her mistake, Utaha tried to come up with a reasonable excuse.
Now, Papa Kasumigaoka was sure that there was something wrong between her daughter and him.
Conflict?
He thought secretly.
Judging from her exaggerating reaction, it was probably something like that.
Oh, he very well knew his daughter's personality.
It must be her arrogant nature surfaced at unexpected times, blurting something she shouldn't.
He guessed the matter with no clue, which reflected how bad Utaha's character was.
Now, let's hear the truth from her.
"Better stop fooling around and let's get straight to the point."
With a serious expression, he spoke out.
This matter was no joke.
It was his fault for not noticing earlier.
It's been two years since they saw Izumi.
Izumi's attitude towards them even after he had become a big man, he still treated them like he used to.
But, he had a clear understanding of his character.
The name Devil wasn't for decoration after all.
So, it's wise to maintain a good relationship with him.
This is the sadness of a middle class family.
What's more, he didn't have many connections with upper echelons either.
These two years, he didn't suffer any retaliation only because of Izumi's silent protection.
Oh please!
That wasn't worth mentioning.
For a situation like this, God gave us brains.
If it weren't for someone telling him, he wouldn't have noticed her daughter's plight.
Looking at her daughter still struggling to speak, he gave her a cold look.
He felt it's high time to have a showdown with his daughter.
Instilled some self-knowledge.
Let her completely put away her arrogant nature.
As a veteran journalist, he had seen the essence of the world.
As we all know, arrogance is the source of troubles and downfall from ancient times.
He was really worried about her.
Now, when she's growing up, it's necessary to understand that not everything can be achieved easily.
To achieve something, you have to pay a corresponding price.
Feeling her father's cold gaze, Utaha involuntarily swallowed her words.
Eyes became wet, as a typical tsundere, she forcibly suppressed her tears from falling down.
Crying.
Only something, a little girl would do.
She wasn't a little girl anymore.
However, this was the first time she saw her father like this.
And, it was all related to him.
Speaking of him, her heart was extremely heavy.
Sometimes she even wondered if she hadn't said those words that day, their relationship would have been different, right?
Furthermore, she heard the news how his parents suffered injustice and cruel treatment.
How much pain did he have endured?
She couldn't tell since she hadn't suffered the same, but her words were like rubbing salt on his wound.
With a sigh, she didn't continue to be stubborn and told everything to her father.
Because she doesn't want to escalate this into something irreversible.
After spilling everything, she let out a deep breath as her body became light, the heaviness in her heart finally disappeared.
Unconsciously, Utata didn't notice that her tears had already flown out.
In fact, she was about to apologise when he visited for the last time, but at a critical moment, she hesitated and the rest was history.
He had become someone she could only watch on TV.
"...."
Silence enveloped the entire room.
A few minutes later.
"Ugh.."
Papa Kasumigaoka let out a sigh, feeling a little complicated.
He wanted to scold his daughter, but looking at her he could tell, she was actually relieved.
"If it were someone else, their heads would fly."
He drank a glass of water and added, "You're indeed lucky."
Utaha was stunned to hear this.
Ah? Killed?
"What are you saying, Dad?! I'm talking about Izumi."
"Fortunately, your mother is at your sister's home. Don't tell her anything about what I'm going to say, okay?"
Utaha nodded after wiping her tears.
"Dear daughter, can you measure the depth of the ocean?"
"Cannot."
Although fathometer is used to measure the sea.
It cannot be used to measure the depth of an ocean.
Up to now, Scientists haven't found a way to do it.
"Izumi Miyamura is like that. Every time someone finds his depth, it goes deeper and deeper. Till date, no one knows how deep his depth is."
"Isn't he a businessman?"
Utaha was a smart girl, though her personality might be a little arrogant but there's no doubt she's a top student in her school.
She caught the hint, but her heart seemed to deny this fact.
"Stop denying it. He's a criminal."
"You heard his name too. DEVIL."
Papa Kasumigaoka wanted to beat Izumi when he saw his daughter resolutely shaking her head.
Nima!
Aren't you satisfied yet? Still want my daughter to enter your Harem?
Absolutely not!
Gnashing his teeth angrily.
What's going on here? And, why does this scene seem to be a little familiar?
Utaha withdrew from her thoughts and glanced at her distressed father.
"Then, why is the police or the govt doing anything? He's living freely like any normal person."
She asked the most important question.
Ah!
As expected of my daughter.
Aside from her tsundere and arrogant nature, everything else was perfect.
"You think they don't want to? How can you catch someone without knowing the depths? Another reason is that, Izumi Miyamura is too powerful."
"Now, even his background has been revealed. How many people do you think can compare with him according to his status?"
"The imperial family.."
"Hahaha!"
His daughter's answer made him unable to hold his laughter.
"Let me tell you even the Imperial Family has to bow their heads in front of him. All the elders of Imperial mysteriously disappeared a year ago. And guess what?"
Utaha widened her eyes.
In her eyes, the mighty royal family was actually attacked.
"He did it. Also, Nakiri's incident, is also his work. He even killed an inspector of our prefecture. Just not long ago, the royal family was pushed to the forefront after NPA's statement. It's clearly his handiwork."
Papa Kasumigaoka exhaled slightly after a series of chatter.
In fact, he wanted to continue another wave and found that his daughter was lost in thoughts.
'Success.'
All those words weren't in vain.
With this, she must think twice before deciding.
She can't fool his eyes.
He knew from the beginning her daughter had some feelings for Izumi and whether it was love or something, he don't know.
One thing for sure, she definitely had good feeling towards him.
He feels if this goes on, her feelings might grow into something he can't accept.
So, he took a lot of pain narrating Izumi's evil deeds, hoping to erase her already budding feelings.
Otherwise, why would he relentlessly tried to show Izumi in bad light when Izumi had done many good deeds that couldn't be counted?
If nothing else, he want to change her arrogant nature.
Let her be aware that there is a sky above sky and also at the same time, completely changed her fanatsy about that brat.
Killed two birds with one stone.
Looking at it now, it's a huge success.
What he never expected was that his plans were counterproductive.
If he heard her thoughts, I don't know, would he still be able to laugh?
Meanwhile inside Utaha's mind.
"Is this the Izumi I know?"
"It doesn't matter. I'll definitely apologize next time I see him."
"Also, what's wrong with being a criminal?"
"He has every right to become a criminal. He can't take revenge if he's bound by the law of society."
"He's my ideal man."
Of course, she wasn't stupid to say this infront of her father.
This was something she didn't even dare to imagine in the past, it seems talking to her father made heart a little more open.
It might be Izumi was the only boy who'd interact with her normally without showing obvious lust or greed.
Well, It's not an exaggeration to say, Utaha was perfect in aspects any male would want: beautiful, intelligent, graceful, cold, and composed.
Right??
Instead, she changed the topic.
"Dad, when will we meet him?"
Papa Kasumigaoka suddenly raised his eyebrows.
"Why does it feel she is eager to meet him? No, I must be hallucinating.."
But, he still raised his doubt, "Why?"
"I want to apologise sincerely."
Good daughter.
Papa didn't raise you in vain.
He seems to be forgetting that he was going to lecture her about her nature.
All his doubts vanished, replaced with a big smile, he said,
"He invited us to the 2 year anniversary of Miyamura's Enterprises."
He couldn't help but recalled his.meeting with Izumi's wives.
A meeting which changed his perception of him.
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