Knights: The journey of support starting with Faiz

Saeko Kageyama asked curiously, "Even with the Caesar belt in his hands, it didn't unleash its true power."

"He is a member of the Meteor Academy."

Murakami stood up and calmly explained, "The place where the former president, Hanagata, adopted orphans—all three belts are now in their hands."

Chapter Thirteen: The Soundproofing in the Makoto House is Poor

"How's it going over there? Are Kiba and the others' injuries any better?"

At the dinner table, the group ate and chatted.

Jiang Ye swallowed the last bite of food and said calmly, "My constitution is special, so the recovery is going well. I estimate it will take less than two days for me to fully recover."

"Such a serious injury can recover in just two days?"

Keitaro said enviously, "I wish I could become Orpheus."

"You have to die once first."

Mari Tanen rolled her eyes at him, then turned to Jiang Ye and asked in a low voice, "I'll try to take care of her when I have some free time tomorrow. Yuka might not be able to manage on her own."

"can."

Jiang Ye readily agreed.

I already talked with Yuka at noon.

Such a chaotic situation should not recur.

"I'll grant you a day off tomorrow. Leave the shop matters to me and A-Qiao."

Keitaro said with great enthusiasm.

Qian Qiao rolled her eyes, put down her chopsticks, and looked at the lively Tian Yuan Zhenli: "Put your salary for tomorrow on my tab."

"mean."

Mari Taniguchi pouted and glanced at Takumi Inui.

"The bowls and chopsticks are yours today too."

"Don't push yourself too far."

Mari Tanen glared angrily at Takumi Inui.

Today, in order to take care of A-Qiao's feelings and prevent him from causing trouble.

I specially prepared two of my signature mixed dishes for him.

"uh-huh?"

Qian Qiao raised her head haughtily, crossing her arms in front of her: "I wonder who it was, who came back saying they seemed to have gone a bit too far today, and that they're going to visit someone tomorrow..."

"I'll wash the dishes!"

Before she could finish speaking, Mari Tanimoto decisively lowered her head.

His attitude in admitting his mistake was extremely sincere.

"I went too far. You can have your salary tomorrow."

"That's pretty much it."

Qian Qiao happily got up and returned to her room.

Keitaro glanced at Jiang Ye and whispered, "I'll do the dishes. You and Jiang Ye can go and chat."

"No need, lest that Ah Qiao gossips about me behind my back."

Seeing that everyone had finished eating, Mari Tengen stubbornly got up and began to clear the dishes.

Jiang Ye didn't just sit there; she helped carry the bowls and chopsticks on the table to the sink.

"Go and rest for a while."

Facing Jiang Ye, Tian Yuan Zhenli softened her attitude and spoke in a gentle voice: "Let's talk in my room after you've finished washing up."

"it is good."

The sink wasn't big, so Jiang Ye didn't try to squeeze in there.

I sat in the living room for a while and chatted with Keitaro about his grand dreams.

"Let's go."

Mari returned to the table, pulled out a tissue from the table, and wiped her wet hands.

"I'm leaving."

With a smile, Jiang Ye said something to Qi Taro, and then Jiang Ye and Tian Yuan Mari walked up the wooden stairs.

The second floor is not very large.

There are only two rooms.

Mari Tanaka pushed open the wooden door in the corner and gestured to Jiang Ye in an inviting manner.

"please."

Before even entering the door, Jiang Ye could smell a sweet fragrance similar to cherry blossoms.

This flavor has always been present in Mari Tanen.

It must be her natural scent.

pat.

Mari Tengen pressed the switch on the door.

The room was illuminated, revealing its entirety.

An old-fashioned glass wardrobe with a long, flat vanity mirror on the door.

There was a small wooden table by the window inside.

The miscellaneous items on top were arranged in an orderly manner.

Next to the wooden table was Mari's single bed.

"The space is a bit small, please make do."

The first time I was alone with Jiang Ye was in my own room.

Mari Tengen seemed a little awkward.

"It's so cozy."

Jiang Ye looked at the few winter cherry blossoms on the windowsill and asked, "Do you really like cherry blossoms?"

"Uh-huh."

Rural Mari nodded earnestly.

"Cherry blossoms represent hope."

A hint of reminiscence flashed in Mari Tengen's eyes: "For homeless people like us, hope and dreams are the driving force to keep living."

Jiang Ye took a deep breath.

He knew more about Mari Tani than Mari Tani herself did.

However, he still did not make a sound to disturb them.

Listen quietly to what the other person has to say.

From being adopted by Hanagata and taken into Meteor Academy, to being adopted by a kind couple.

Then, he suddenly received a belt.

I came to Tokyo to pursue my dream of becoming an excellent hairdresser.

By a twist of fate, I ended up working at the laundry shop.

They also have to keep fighting Orpheus.

The two walked from the doorway to the window, and then sat down on the bed.

We have never felt this way before.

They stared at each other for a long time.

"Would you mind telling me about Yuka's past?"

After telling her story, Mari Taniyama, not wanting the atmosphere to become awkward, immediately moved on to the next topic.

"inconvenient."

Jiang Ye sighed: "All I can say is, it's terrible."

Although telling the story can inspire compassion for the truth and speed up one's progress in defeating two opponents.

But that was the past of Jiehua.

He wouldn't talk about it with anyone without Jiehua's permission.

"I was being presumptuous, but judging from your expression, I can probably guess how difficult her life has been."

As she spoke, Mari Tenjo secretly glanced at Jiang Ye.

When he wasn't looking, she quietly slipped her little hand into Jiang Ye's palm.

If Jiang Ye is willing to hold on, it means I have a chance.

next second.

Jiang Ye did as she wished.

He held her soft, warm hand in his.

Mari lowered her head, her face flushed with embarrassment.

His body trembled with excitement.

"I."

Mari Tani wanted to speak.

But her overwhelming emotions prevented her from speaking for a moment.

He managed to utter a single word, and his voice was distorted.

It's thin and pointed, like a clip.

Jiang Ye thought of yesterday.

When Mari Tadahara gets excited, she bursts into song.

The space here is cramped.

There was no soundproofing done around it.

She then took the initiative to let go of Tianyuan Lizhen's little hand.

"call……"

In just a short while.

Mari Tengen was already drenched in sweat.

My breathing became rapid.

"I... I don't think I'm ready yet."

After taking a few deep breaths to calm herself down, Tianyuan Zhenli looked up at Jiang Ye and gave herself a lame excuse.

"It's ok."

Jiang Ye grinned and invited, "Come visit me sometime, I'll treat you to a meal."

"Um……"

Mari nods and agrees.

We chatted casually for a while longer.

Around 10 PM.