Erina Nakiri, her small face flushed, wanted to go lock the door. Unexpectedly, as soon as she reached the doorway, she heard Hisako Arato's voice, seemingly arguing with someone.
"Uh... is Hisako still here? If so, will she hear us?"
Her face flushed with embarrassment, feeling a little guilty, she thought for a moment and decided to let Hisako leave first.
Then, she opened the door and saw Hisako Arato leaning against the wall, looking terrified, staring at the person opposite her.
Seeing Hisako Arato's expression, Erina Nakiri froze for a moment, then instinctively looked over.
When she saw the person clearly, a trace of confusion flashed in her violet pupils, and then her body suddenly trembled uncontrollably, her eyes filled only with deep fear.
Satou saw Erina Nakiri standing still at the door, speechless, so he walked over and said, "I say, Erina, it's just locking a door, what's there to be shy about?
No one will come."
Then, he saw the terrified expression on Erina Nakiri's face, and his brows immediately furrowed.
"Erina, what's wrong with you?"
Erina Nakiri didn't speak, her body trembling slightly, one hand held in front of her, as she backed away, she stammered, "Father... sir."
A middle-aged man in a black trench coat, with an elegant demeanor, walked in. He had morbidly pale skin, black hair, deep black eyes, and a strand of white hair on his forehead.
Seeing Azami Nakiri's sudden appearance, Satou frowned, displeased, and said, "You, why did you suddenly come?"
"Satou."
Seeing Satou walk over, Erina Nakiri instinctively hid behind him, her small hand holding his sleeve, her beautiful face full of fragility, her eyes filled with helplessness, making her look pitiful.
Even through his sleeve, Satou could feel her slightly trembling small hand. He couldn't help but hold her delicate small hand, and his gaze towards Azami Nakiri became increasingly... unfriendly.
If he remembered correctly, Kobayashi Rindo did not accept his overtures. In that case, the number of Elite Ten he could win over was only five, 55, which meant he couldn't form a majority in the Elite Ten Council, and thus couldn't replace Senzaemon Nakiri's position.
Now that he suddenly appeared, did he have a plan? Feeling the warmth transmitted from Satou's hand, Erina Nakiri felt a little better, and instinctively tightened her grip on his hand, leaning closer to him.
Seeing Erina Nakiri's reaction, Azami Nakiri's eyebrow subtly furrowed.
At such times, people instinctively gravitate towards those they trust most, which means Satou has become the most dependable person in her heart.
Although displeased, Azami Nakiri still showed a gentle and kind smile, like a benevolent elder not seen for a long time.
"Oh, so it's Satou? I didn't expect you to be here.
Are you on a date with Erina?"
"Satou, do you know Father?"
Erina Nakiri looked up at Satou, her eyes full of fragility, making her look pitiful.
"Yes, I met him once before."
Satou nodded, then patted her sweaty small hand and said, "Don't worry, don't be afraid."
"Mmm."
Erina Nakiri's face flushed, her eyes filled with tenderness, and she softly hummed in affirmation.
"Satou, long time no see. Seeing you and my daughter get along so well, as a father, I feel very gratified."
Azami Nakiri smiled calmly, deliberately emphasizing the words 'my daughter'. "I'm back this time to... bring Far Moon back to the right path. I think you'll stand by me, won't you?"
"Sorry, I'm not interested in such things."
Satou glanced at him indifferently, stating calmly.
"Oh? You refused me last time too. May I ask why?"
Azami Nakiri raised an eyebrow, asking faintly.
He felt that as Erina Nakiri's father, Satou should have no reason to oppose him.
"No reason.
Because Erina is very afraid of you, so I hope you can disappear from her sight."
Satou said, "If you want to return to Far Moon, I will find a way to drive you away."
"Is that so?"
Azami Nakiri's smile gradually faded, his expression becoming cold again. He straightened his clothes. "But it's truly a pity.
My main reason for returning this time was also to see Erina, whom I haven't seen in a long time.
Although it's been several years, the blood connection will not be severed.
Come to my side, Erina."
By the last sentence, his tone had completely turned into a command.
"From now on, the only man by your side will be me.
You are a good, obedient child, surely you wouldn't betray your father's will for a strange man, and become a bad child, would you?"
The look of fear reappeared on Erina Nakiri's face, her beautiful eyes becoming dull, her body once again controlled by fear. Instinctively, she wanted to obey the commanding tone and walk to that man's side.
However, at this moment, her hand was suddenly held by a warm and strong hand.
"Sorry, from now on, the only man by Erina's side won't be you, but me."
Satou said with a smile, "Right, Erina?"
Erina Nakiri stared at him blankly.
Azami Nakiri narrowed his eyes slightly, looking down at Satou coldly, his voice gradually becoming icy.
"I am Erina's biological father; her body flows with the same blood as mine. And what are you?"
"I am Erina's man, her future husband, right, Erina?"
Satou smiled and asked.
Erina Nakiri's small face flushed, a little shy.
Azami Nakiri looked at them coldly, his tone full of command, trying to control his daughter with fear again: "Erina, choose between your father and this man."
"You've always been an obedient good child. Do you want to choose some wild man and betray your father, becoming a bad child?"
Erina Nakiri lowered her head and fell silent, while Hisako Arato watched her nervously.
Suddenly, Erina Nakiri gathered her courage, lifted her head, and showed a smile.
"I'm sorry, Father, I've already become a delinquent girl."
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