Kamisato Estate.
I wonder how Thoma is doing?
Sitting in the study, Kamisato Ayato, who had already drafted the apology document, couldn't help but think about this.
Truth be told, he rarely paid such close attention to a single matter.
But there was no helping it; things were different now.
Knock knock knock—
"It's me, Brother."
Ayaka's voice came from outside the door along with the knocking.
"Come in."
Knowing what his sister wanted, Kamisato Ayato let her enter.
Creak—
"Is that for Her Excellency, the Shogun?"
As soon as she entered, Ayaka saw the document on her brother's desk and couldn't help asking.
"Yes, but I'll decide whether to submit it after Thoma returns."
Nodding, Kamisato Ayato said they had to wait for Thoma.
In the current situation, he had to follow Lady Guuji's instructions, so he wasn't in a hurry to send the document to Her Excellency, the Shogun.
"Sigh... I never expected..."
"Don't say it, Ayaka. Since it's already happened, we can only think of ways to get through this crisis."
To keep Ayaka from dwelling on it, Kamisato Ayato interrupted what she was about to say.
He knew now wasn't the time for sighs and laments.
More importantly, sighing wouldn't help their situation at all.
Tap tap tap—
Just then, footsteps suddenly sounded from outside, making the two in the study tense up.
They didn't know if it was someone sent by Her Excellency, the Shogun, or if Thoma had returned.
"I'll go check."
Ayaka, no longer able to wait, decided to go see for herself.
"Lord of the House, Miss Ayaka, are you in the study?"
As they prepared to step out, Thoma's voice came from outside.
"It's Thoma."
Ayaka finally breathed a sigh of relief, and Kamisato Ayato beside her seemed to as well.
"Let's go out."
With that, Kamisato Ayato opened the study door and stepped into the courtyard.
"Lord of the House, Miss Ayaka..."
"How did it go? Thoma, what did Lady Guuji say?"
Seeing Thoma panting, Ayaka couldn't help asking.
She knew he must be exhausted right now, but she really wanted to know the situation as soon as possible.
"Lady Guuji said she would handle it and told us not to worry."
After catching his breath, Thoma relayed Yae Miko's words.
"That's great, Brother!"
Turning to look at her brother, Ayaka finally felt completely at ease.
She knew that if Lady Guuji had said so, then there was no problem.
"Did... Lady Guuji say anything else?"
Surprised that Lady Guuji had only given those instructions, Kamisato Ayato wanted to know if there was more.
"No, Lady Yae only said that much."
Thoma shook his head.
"Good, I understand. Thank you for your hard work, Thoma. Go rest."
Nodding, Kamisato Ayato told Thoma to rest.
Now he just needed to continue waiting for news from Lady Guuji, and he wouldn't submit the apology document for the time being.
"Yes, Lord of the House. Then I'll go now... Lady Yae is here too...
Her Excellency, the Shogun!"
Before Thoma could finish, he spotted Lady Yae and Her Excellency, the Shogun at the entrance, leaving him stunned.
Kamisato Ayato: "!"
Suddenly seeing Thoma staring straight behind him and hearing his words, Kamisato Ayato was startled and quickly turned around.
"Looks like you just got here, Thoma. You're so slow."
Walking into the courtyard, Yae Miko couldn't help teasing Thoma's speed.
She had gone from the shrine to Ritou, eaten something with Mei there, and then come to the Kamisato Estate.
After all that time, Thoma had only just returned from the shrine.
"Lady Yae is all-powerful; I naturally can't compare."
Smiling somewhat embarrassedly, Thoma humbly replied.
At this point, Kamisato Ayato also stepped forward.
"I never expected Her Excellency, the Shogun and Lady Guuji..."
"Hahaha, Her Excellency, the Shogun? Her Excellency doesn't have time to come here."
Before Kamisato Ayato could finish, Yae Miko laughed and interrupted him.
Kamisato Ayato: "!"
Lady Guuji's words startled Kamisato Ayato inwardly.
But he quickly guessed the truth.
"Lady Guuji, what do you mean by that?" Ayaka clearly hadn't caught on yet.
"Have you forgotten how to host guests? Are you going to make your two visitors stand here?"
Ignoring Ayaka's question, Yae Miko instead looked at Kamisato Ayato displeased.
"My apologies. Please!"
Kamisato Ayato stepped aside and made a welcoming gesture.
"Just find a quiet place; no need for a crowd."
With that, Yae Miko and Acheron entered the house.
"I understand."
Understanding Yae Miko's intent, Kamisato Ayato gave Thoma a look.
"Ayaka, you should go first..."
"It's fine. It's been a long time since I've seen Ayaka; we need to catch up today."
Just as Kamisato Ayato was about to have Ayaka leave, Yae Miko's voice came from inside.
"Then we should go in too."
"Yes, Brother."
Understanding Yae Miko's words, the Kamisato siblings entered the house.
Afterward, the group went to the study.
"I'll prepare some seats."
Seeing there weren't enough seats in the study, Ayaka hurried to fetch more.
But before she could leave, Yae Miko stopped her: "No need, no need. Let's discuss things first."
"I understand, Lady Guuji."
Hearing Yae Miko, Ayaka stopped.
"Alright, time for our Miss Raiden to speak."
Yae Miko pointed at Acheron beside her.
Ayaka was puzzled by Yae Miko's words but didn't ask.
"I have nothing to say."
Surprised that Yae Miko wanted her to speak, Acheron said she had nothing.
Since it was Yae Miko's plan, Yae Miko could explain; she wouldn't help.
"Give me some face, Miss Raiden. This puts me in a tough spot."
"If it's tough, don't bother."
Suddenly feeling she could say this, Acheron replied faintly.
Kamisato Ayato & Ayaka: "..."
Silently listening to the exchange, Kamisato Ayato and Ayaka couldn't help exchanging a glance.
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