I, who tortured the readers, was knocked to the ground by them!

Chapter 176 I Will Get Married Sooner or Later
In an office building in Tokyo, Masako Hanase, who had worked overtime for two consecutive days, drank the cup of black coffee in her hand.

Although she was extremely tired, she still forced herself to continue working.

The reason was simple. This afternoon her sister would be returning to Tokyo after finishing her school trip in Kyoto.

Generally speaking, school trips are enjoyable, but Masako Hanase is full of worries about her younger sister.

First of all, the school trip was to the place where she grew up, so it must be boring.

Secondly, and more importantly, my sister has been worried and confused about the future recently.

Yesterday, my mother said that Shion accepted the Kyoto University information given by her father.

It seems that even if Sakurai Itsuki follows, it won't change the ending.

The role of that kid Sakurai Itsuki is quite limited. We overestimated him!
However, precisely because of this, Masako Hanase had to go back quickly today, take her to a hearty dinner, and then take two days off to spend some time with her and counsel her.

During her last year in Tokyo, as an older sister, she should take advantage of the opportunity to pamper her younger sister before Shion grows up and feels the pain of adulthood.

So since yesterday, Masako Hanase has not rested and has been working overtime to push forward the progress of the work.

But when she took great pains and got up to leave the company to enjoy the happy time of being depended on by her lovely sister.

But I saw the message about Hanase Shion.

[Sister, I don't need to rely on you anymore. I want to live on my own.]

Masako Hanase was immediately filled with questions, thinking that her sister was heartbroken and crying alone at home, so she rushed home in a hurry and pushed open her sister's bedroom door.

But the scene that came into view was completely different from what she had imagined.

There was no trace of sadness on Hanase Shion's face. She hummed a little tune while leisurely taking out two skirts from the closet. Seeing her sister enter her bedroom without knocking, she did not complain about her as usual. Instead, she asked, "Which of these two skirts looks better?"

Hanase Masako responded blankly: "They all look good."

Hanase Shion nodded: "Never mind, let's go with the black one, it's better to be simple."

Hane Shion remembered that he said she was more suitable for plain skirts, so she folded the black skirt and threw it into the suitcase at her feet.

"Oh, by the way, I have to bring this, even though I probably won't have the chance to wear it normally."

She pulled out the light blue dress from the closet that she had worn when she attended the annual meeting with him. He was stunned when he looked at her at that time.

He was 100% obsessed with himself.

"hey-hey."

Thinking of this, Hane Shion couldn't stop laughing foolishly.

Looking at her sister who was sorting out her luggage with a face full of anticipation and joy, Masako Hanase was completely confused for a moment: "What do you mean?"

Hanase Shion turned around and said, "Ah, didn't I send you a message? I will no longer rely on you or my family."

Masako Hanase felt that the scene before her was too different from what she had imagined. "You're not going to apply to Kyoto University? What do you mean by not relying on me anymore?"

Hanase Shion nodded: "Of course, I want to stay in Tokyo and live alone."

"No, even if we stay in Tokyo, isn't it good here? Are you still planning this? Is it because of Sakurai Itsuki?"

Although Masako Hanase's mind was in a mess, she thought, the only person who could make her sister do such an abnormal thing was that guy, right?

Obviously, she not only did not overestimate the role of Sakurai Itsuki, but she overestimated it a bit too much. However, this route was completely different from what she had imagined.

It really hurt when the boomerang hit my body.

"It's not because of him. I don't want to go back to Kyoto."

While explaining guiltily, Hane Shion opened the small drawer in the closet that contained her thick black pantyhose.

Masako Hanase covered her head, feeling like the sky was falling.

I worked overtime so hard just to come back and spend more time with my sister.

But when she returned home, she found that her beloved sister had already packed her luggage and was planning to leave her aside.

As for my concern as a sister, who needs it? Who cares?
She had thought that one day her beloved sister would be kidnapped by some scoundrel, but that day seemed a little too soon.
For a moment, Hane Masako's negative emotions were soaring. Of course, she didn't know that her emotions were turning into points and were accelerating the boy's better life.

at the same time.

On a spring evening, Sakurai Itsuki opened the door. The furnishings in the house were still the same as before, but perhaps because no one had been at home for a few days, it seemed lifeless and deserted.

Meanwhile, Sato Wakaba stretched lazily and sighed, "Ah, the school trip is over just like that!"

She stood on tiptoe, curled her nose and sniffed, "What a nostalgic smell!"

Sakurai Itsuki tilted his head and said, "No one's been home for the past three days. Is it the smell of dust that you miss?"

Sato Wakaba puffed out her cheeks, then patted him on the shoulder and suggested, "That's right, then it's time for a grand cleaning!"

Before Sakurai Itsuki could speak, the phone in his pocket rang, interrupting their conversation.

Sakurai Itsuki took out his cell phone and looked at the name of the contact, showing an expression of no surprise.

Alas, another trouble that I have to face!

Sato Wakaba observed Sakurai Itsuki's expression and asked curiously with her hands behind her back, "Who is it?"

"Hase Masako, by the way, you should go ahead and do your work. We can talk about the cleaning later."

Sakurai Itsuki answered the phone and went upstairs.

Sato Wakaba clenched her fists as she looked at Sakurai Itsuki's back, muttering in dissatisfaction, "Really? You just got home and you're already rushing to call. Why don't you just move to Hanase's place? He's got room for you anyway."

Of course, the tone of voice Sato Wakaba used when speaking was so soft that only she could hear it.

If he really moved there, she would certainly not be happy.

Sato Wakaba shouted angrily to the people upstairs: "I'm going to buy groceries!"

Then he took out a shopping bag from the cabinet in the entrance hall, stuffed his feet roughly into his shoes again, lifted his feet and pulled his heels with his fingers, then walked out angrily.

Anyway, the food expenses for both of us were reimbursed by Sakurai Itsuki, so I'll give you a big meal today!

Sakurai Itsuki was in the stairwell, secretly glancing at Sato Wakaba who was still putting on her shoes in the same rough way. He shook his head and put the phone to his ear. Suddenly, he heard a loud reprimand from Hanase Masako on the other end of the phone.

"Sakurai Itsuki, you bastard, do you want to die? What kind of magic potion did you feed my Shiyin?"

Sakurai Itsuki didn't play dumb and directly expressed his attitude: "What kind of magic potion? This is her own choice. Didn't you say that if I stayed with her, she would be more clear about what she wanted and have more courage to make a choice? Why, now that she really made the choice, you're unhappy again?"

Masako Haneze complained: "I just want her to think carefully about whether to return to Kyoto to attend Kyoto University. I have never heard that things would develop into her running away from home!" I asked you to comfort and encourage my sister, but you kidnapped her. What kind of thing is this?
At this moment, he heard his sister scolding Sakurai Itsuki, turned around and glared coldly at Hanase Masako, and corrected her: "This is an independent life!"

As she spoke, she stuffed her black tights into the suitcase.

The joke that Masako Hanase had made about her wearing black tights in the middle of summer because Sakurai Itsuki liked it flashed through her mind, and her blood pressure suddenly rose.

Just half a year ago, weren't you cursing to yourself every day, "That guy Sakurai Itsuki is a hopeless bastard"?

Why are you glaring at me now when I say a few words to him?
Sakurai Itsuki understood the resentment that Hanase Masako felt. If he put himself in her shoes, he would probably not be able to stand it if his beloved daughter or sister did such a thing.

Therefore, Sakurai Itsuki said patiently: "As a cartoonist, her income is enough to live independently, right? Besides, she is almost eighteen years old. Don't you, the children of famous families, go abroad to study alone at the age of thirteen or fourteen? Don't spoil her too much, Sister Masako."

"Oh." Masako Hanase said nothing on the other end of the phone, just sighed.

She had many reasons to object, but when she turned around and looked at her sister who had finally become a little more lively and cheerful, she could only sigh.

"Shion doesn't live with me. She just wants to be independent. You don't have to worry about me crossing the line. My stated attitude has always been that I don't want to easily change the key artists I work with."

At this point, Sakurai Itsuki had only assured Hanase Masako, "As a sister-con, shouldn't you support your sister's choices? She'll eventually leave you and live on her own, right? She's even broken that $50 credit card in half."

Masako Hanase rubbed her temples and said, "I understand. But I will still punch you if I get the chance. Just think of it as revenge for making me bear the old man's wrath."

On the other side, when she found out that her sister was talking to Sakurai Itsuki, Hane Shion immediately pricked up her ears and listened carefully to their conversation.

After hearing her sister's words, a bright smile appeared on Hane Shion's face, which seemed to be something that shouldn't appear on the face of a cold and aloof young lady like her.

She knew that he had successfully persuaded his sister.

From now on, she will live independently.

Hanase Masako hung up the phone with Sakurai Itsuki and looked at Hanase Shion, who was smiling with her eyes crooked, with a helpless look on her face: "Think about it, it's very hard to live alone."

"I know, but it's really exciting!" replied Hanase Shion.

Masako Hanase reached out and pinched her sister's soft face, nagging her caringly, "By the way, why are you so anxious to pack your bags now? Have you found a place to rent? You have to consider safety, your commute to school, and the price. Now that you're independent, I won't support you easily. And since you don't plan to go to Kyoto University, have you decided on your future academic goals?"

Masako Hanase asked a lot of questions, holding on to the last glimmer of hope that she would give up.

However, she knew very well that the matter was most likely a fait accompli, and she was even more stubborn than herself.

"Ah, I've seen a few houses in Setagaya. If you have the day off tomorrow, we can go take a look. As for school, I still want to choose an art school, but there's no need to rush. The editor-in-chief of Jump can write us a letter of recommendation. Don't worry about admission. I want to take my time researching."

Seeing this, Masako Hanase sneered.

Haha, Setagaya Ward, haha, write us a letter of recommendation.

You say it has nothing to do with him, but doesn't it mean that every option is closely related to him?
"So, this is what's going on. Dad, this can't be forced. You can't ask me to tie her up with a chain, right?"

Masako Hanase swallowed her saliva. Listening to the silence over there, even she, the "mother-yaksha" who scolded her subordinates and juniors every day in the workplace, felt a little guilty.

Next to her, Hane Shion, who was secretly eavesdropping on her father's reaction beside Hane Masako, also looked very nervous.

"Ah, you are such a useless sister. Not only do you do things your own way, but you also lead your sister astray." A sigh from Hane Furukawa was heard from the other side.

"I'm not disputing the fact that I'm a bad kid, but I do feel that Shion has become very different since coming to Tokyo. She's very determined and even broke the credit card you gave her in half."

Hanase Furukawa took a sip of tea and asked, "Is it because of the boy she brought home last time?"

"It was Shion herself who asked to live independently. You'd better not do anything illegal." Masako Hanase immediately persuaded her in a panic.

Although her family is engaged in legitimate business, their assets involve real estate. Since they can do this business, it is impossible for them not to know the people in the black industry.

"Who do you think your father is?" Hanase Furukawa scolded harshly.

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After a long silence, Yu Hane Haruko, who had already secretly discussed the matter with her daughter, immediately came over and said, "I think it's a good idea for her to live independently in Tokyo. Shion has grown up and is old enough to get married. Sooner or later, she will get married. Just let her go."

Hanase Furukawa looked at the ceiling and said sternly, "Tell her that since she doesn't listen to her family, don't expect them to help her if she gets into trouble in the future! The Hanase family is not something she can do whatever she wants!"

Hearing Hane Furukawa's harsh words, the three women of the Hane family breathed a sigh of relief.

They all knew that although Hane Furukawa was angry, he finally agreed to this matter reluctantly.

As for the statement that "I will never help her if she gets into trouble", it is like cutting off the youngest daughter.
How to say it, they are the same as father and daughter.

If anything really happens to Hane Shion, she doesn't even have to beg him for help, this tsundere will take the initiative to quietly find ways to help her.

Hane Shion, who was eavesdropping on her father's speech, also laughed secretly.

Masako Hanase nodded and said, "I understand. That's settled then. I'm also in Tokyo, so if anything happens I can take care of it."

This matter can finally come to an end.

Hanase Furukawa suddenly said, "By the way, since neither of you will inherit the Hanase family business, then hurry up and get her and that brat back on track."

"What does this mean?" asked Masako Hanase.

Hanase Furukawa: "I'm still in good health now. If they had a child sooner, I would have had time to teach him how to manage the family business. Anyway, I don't have any expectations for you to get married and have children quickly, Masako."

The train of thought of Hane Furukawa and Hane Shion is equally unique.

Hane Shion, who was eavesdropping, blushed immediately when she heard the voice coming out of the hands-free phone. She really wanted to open her mouth and ask him what nonsense he was talking about as a father.

Looking at her sister's reaction, Hanase Masako also laughed in amusement: "Shion is only in her early seventeens, isn't it a bit too early?"

"Then as the elder sister, you should show some strength and give me a baby as soon as possible. Do you know how many people say behind the back that the daughters of the Hanase family can't get married? It's all your fault, you useless guy." Hanase Furukawa cursed.

"Got it. I'll cheer for Shiyin. Actually, Shiyin is surprisingly bold. She even wears the black tights that boy likes."

Faced with her father's reprimand, Masako Hanase decisively sold her sister.

"Hey, I'm not." Hane Shion's face flushed as she punched her sister hard.

"Hmph, remember to remind her that if she still recognizes me as her father and wants to share in the Yuze family's fortune in the future, she must have a child with the surname Yuze, that's it!"

After saying that, Hanase Furukawa hung up the phone angrily.

Leaving behind was Masako Hanase, who finally breathed a sigh of relief, and Shion Hanase, whose face was blushing.

Having a child is too far away! I haven't even started yet.

Although, Hane Shion is confident that she can charm him to death!
And when we breathe a sigh of relief here.

Sakurai Itsuki looked at the table full of sumptuous dishes in front of him and Sato Wakaba sitting opposite him, but felt a little weird.

(End of this chapter)