Chapter 1371. Fun Home / Saint March

Okay, Ill investigate the Mizus.h.i.+ma house

Shou-neechan replies after I talked about Karen.

Ill also watch the situation in school

Ruriko said.

Yeah, we need information first

I said.

But, we need it soon. I want it done by next week

If not, itll be hard for Karen.

Yes, I also want to ease up Karen-sans worries as soon as possible

Ruriko looked at Karen.

Shes with Agnes, Luna, and Koyomi-chan now so she should be fine.

Anyway, I cant make a move until tomorrows stuff is over

We still have the school festival.

But in exchange, weve got a holiday on Monday, so we can make time.

Were taking a break from school so we dont have to make pastry for the next day too.

Also, those girls are still here

I look at the thirteen former a.s.sa.s.sins eating their dinner.

Its interesting to see how everyone chose a different dish

Ruriko looked at the foreign girls and said.

True, its a buffet-style where you can pick and choose a variety of dishes, so it gives you an idea of their personality.

For example, Dolly asks Edie about each dish and eats only what suits her palate.

Anna sticks to her sister and listens to the conversation with Edie. Although she picks her meals.

She doesnt talk to Edie.

As for the others, Penny Su, and a few girls decided to try out all the food for now it seems.

On the other hand, Anne Roze picked one meal based on appearance and ate only that.

Ososo only eats whatever Anya recommends to her.

Acme Iku meanwhile seems to be picking the unpopular choices.

Some never leave Edie, Anya, or Ericas side, their language guides.

Some of the former girl a.s.sa.s.sins are sticking together.

Then some act alone, its all scattered.

It shows the personalities of the thirteen girls.

This is a good reference, Yo-chan

Nei came over and told me.

Thats right, what we observe from them is just a reference to understanding those girls.

You cant figure out a person in just a short time, and relations.h.i.+ps change quickly.

At least, theres some point that you can understand.

As expected, Dollys probably the leader of the thirteen, but

They also have factions.

Penny Su and Va Geena, then Acme Iku seem to be getting along. The three of them are always together. Ososo and Chiyo, are sticking with Erica. Dolly and Anna, then Yin Ran and Yin Lin are going with Anya. Anne Roze and Kunni goes to Edie. Then, Olga and c.l.i.to Lilith go alone

I see.

But, everyones eating just fine for now, right?

Their main choices are mostly poultry

Motoko came over and said.

If its cows or pigs, there might people who cant eat it. Fishes too, seems like some of them cant eat it

I see. Youve thought that far.

Sus.h.i.+s available all over the world these days, but still, many people cant eat raw fish

Yeah, in a j.a.panese sense, todays a welcome party so if you make some sas.h.i.+mi platter or something, other girls might not eat it!

Nei said.

Chicken was a safe bet for the time being. I made a few other meat dishes as well

Yeah, those who eat all kinds of food without a problem are those without any food taboos.

Those who make careful choices have a lot of reason to do so.

I gave those girls an interview, but they dont seem to be adhering to any particular religion

Shou-neechan said.

I guess its just simply the cultural difference among the girls. Maybe its the influence of the food of their mother cooked when they were a kid, or the food at the orphanage they lived after separating from their parents

So theyre just avoiding the ones theyre not used to eating?

How about the food in the organization when they were living there?

Nei asks Shou-neechan.

Well, the boss in their syndicate is an odd one. Apparently, she feeds the girls the same menu for 365 days straight. Also, its hospital food, saying that they only need minimal nutritional value

Huh, is that so?

It seems that their boss had no interest in food

Seems like the joy of eating has been robbed from those girls

Nei looked at the foreign girls.

The girls who are happily munching their food at least had an experience where they get food from when they lived with their mothers. As for those without experience

Oh, I see. So thats why Anne Roze eats the same food

They dont know whats good to eat so theyre afraid.

Edie, tell Anne Roze to eat something else too. Its not a balanced meal if she keeps eating the same meal. Tell her its an order

I told Edie.

Pick the things Anne Roze would eat, Edie

Since its Edie, Im sure that shes already guessed the cultural background of Anne Roze.

Got it, Darling,

Edie smiled and then pa.s.sed the word to Anne Roze.

Anne Roze seems confused, but Edie points at several dishes and explained the ingredients used.

Then, Anne Roze tried out other dishes.

She timidly puts it in her mouth, then smiled.

Seems like she liked it.

Seeing what shes doing, the other girls also tried out the same dish.

Then, they started a conversation.

Talking to their fellow foreigners, or even Edie and the translators, they talk about the cooking with a smile on their faces.

Edie points at Motoko and the girls.

She must be telling them that those girls cooked the meals.

And thats how those girls will accept the kitchen crew, who werent in the bath earlier

Nei said.

You cant help but love those who cook you a good meal

Right

Motoko and Kurumi, Sakurako and s.h.i.+e-san, Mariko and Haiji, and then Marika.

Edies introducing them to the foreigner girls one by one.

The atmosphere in the dining room becomes even more harmonious.

U-Uhm

Kurose Anju calls me from behind.

Hm, whats up?

Shes having a gloomy expression.

I feel like Im just placed here before I know it, but

Kurose-san says while looking downwards.

Kuromori-sama owns the Kouzuki SS, right? Then, the famous Seki-san is also here, and then Edie-san and everyone has much better skills as a bodyguard than me

Its not just being about a bodyguard, those girls are just better fighters

Shou-neechan looked at Edie and Mitama and said.

I think so too. So, uhm

She looks at me with a serious eye.

Am I even needed in this mansion?

I replied right away.

Yes. Thats the reason why I took Anju from the Is.h.i.+gami house

I speak as clearly as I can.

But, I

Oh, youre not confident in yourself, I see

Shou-neechan smiled wryly.

You dont have to worry too much about that. Come here Haiji

I called Haiji

What is it?

Haiji comes over right away.

Haiji, youve been helping out in Nagisas flower shop for a while now

I speak to Haiji.

By that, I mean, I want Haiji to learn about the other angles in this world by having varied experiences, but

Haijis a professional bodyguard at a young age.

I think thats amazing, but Haiji has a bad habit of looking at things only in one direction and making a decision out of that.

Thats why I had her help out in Nagisas shop and with the housework in the mansion.

I had her experience life apart from being a bodyguard.

Yes, I discovered a lot. Especially in dealing with Nagisa-samas customers, it was educational

Haiji changed by serving customers in a flower shop.

Haiji, you can continue your path in business if you want. To be honest, I think that Haijis got talent in there

Haiji tried to start a business trying to introduce the young ladies to some bodyguards from the academy she graduated from.

Shes got some commercial ambitions too.

Or, do you want to stick with your original intent and go down the path to becoming a professional bodyguard? You dont have to decide right now, but do think about it

Haiji looked into my eyes.

I think I still want to be a bodyguard

She replies.

Im interested in business, but I want to live my life as a bodyguard that protects Kuromori-sama and the family

Haijis eyes show seriousness.

I finally found something that I want to protect for the rest of my life

I see

I looked at Shou-neechan.

Shou-neechan, can we give Haiji special training in Kouzuki SS?

Sure, well do that. Ill raise her to take my baton, taking in charge of the Kouzuki SS on-site

Shou-neechan smiles.

Yeah, Michi, Edie, Mitama, and Kinuka are strong, but theyre the type of girls you want to be fighting in front, leading the others

Im sure they could do it if theyre forced to, but theyre basically girls who could kick the enemys a.s.s on their own.

Yes, I think that Haiji-san is a bodyguard that can manage an organization

If Haijis got talents suited for business and she wants to be a bodyguard.

Ill start teaching her the on-site stuff starting tomorrow. Eventually, Ill have you study at the Academy in Europe where I graduated. Oh right, Haiji-san already finished the short-term course. Then, youll take the regular course this time

Not right now. Maybe after two to three years

I said from the side.

Im sure that by that time, other girls in the family will be studying abroad. I want them to go with her. I want Haiji to be the bodyguard of the girl thatll study abroad

Certainly

Haiji replied to me.

And so, Anju, do you want to take the same special training as Haiji?

I looked at Kurose-san and said.

M-Me?

By the way, the teachers in that special training would be Reika and me. Do you not want that?

Shou-neechan smiles.

No, thats not the caseI-Is it okay for me to do that?

Its much more effective in learning to have two people instead of just one. What about you Haiji-san?

Ill follow as Kuromori-sama says

Haiji agreed.

No, its your choice. If you dont want it, then it cant be helped

N-No, its not like that! If Im going to take lessons then Ill do my best!

Kurose-san is an honest girl so if she says that, then I believe her.

Then, good luck. You got this

I ended the conversation.

Y-Yes, I understand!

Thus, Haiji and Kurose Anju-san will study to become commanders among the bodyguards.

Yeah, thats good.

Uhm, Im Adelheid Katori. You can call me Haiji

Haiji explains to Kurose-san

I-Im Kurose Anju. P-Please take care of me!

Kurose-san explains in panic.

Ive given my consent to take you to the training with us, but

Haiji

But, you need to accomplish your family duties first. Good luck!

She looks at Kurose-san with a straight face.

Family duties?

Kurose-san looks puzzled.

It means having s.e.x with him

Shou-neechan looked at me with a smile.

Yes, having s.e.xual relations.h.i.+ps with Kuromori-sama means that youre a member of the family, and the opposite is also true

Wait, you too?

Kurose-san is surprised that I already had s.e.x with Haiji.

Isnt that obvious?

Ah, I-I see

I cant do my job unless my mind and body are devoted

Haiji told Kurose-san.

Dont worry, shell get it before her training starts Haiji

I said.

Ill have s.e.x with you too, Anju, get it?

Ah, o-okay I-I see. I understand

Kurose-san replies reluctantly.

You two should eat as well. Talk a lot and get along

I send them off.

Yes.

Ah, yes, I understand!

The two left and headed to the food table.

Well, those two wont feel disheartened halfway

Shou-neechan said.

Kuromori-sama, Ill play something

Marika came over and said.

Yeah, please do. It would be great if its a fun tune

Yes

Marika sits on the electronic organ in the dining room.

Then.

!!!

The former a.s.sa.s.sins focused on Marikas musical performance.

Oh, I know this music.

Its the Saints that are coming to Town.

The bright music adds color to the enjoyable meal.

After dinner, we split into three groups.

The clean-up group is still in the kitchen.

The bodyguard group is going to the bas.e.m.e.nt.

Then, the thirteen foreigners and my group went to the bakery.

You go there, prepare for tomorrow

Katsuko-nee gives instructions.

On the right side of the bakery are Ai and me, taking the lead, preparing the bread for the second day of the school festival tomorrow. Megu, Mana, Arisa, Tsukiko, and Yomi are here.

Well then, well begin our baking lessons!

On the left side is Katsuko-nee teaching the thirteen former a.s.sa.s.sins.

They have Anya, Erica, then Agnes, Luna, and Koyomi-chan.

The former a.s.sa.s.sins have loosened up, so it should be fine even if there are fewer bodyguards around.

However, the shrine maidens are sticking around.

Anyway, were going to have these girls make some simple bread

Katsuko-nee said with a smile.

Its more of a pie since they dont have time for fermentation.

Anyway, theyll bake for two to three hours, and then experience eating the pastry they made.

Making them understand that they can do other things than a.s.sa.s.sination.

Ill also try it out

Kyouko-san said and entered the bakery.

Huh, you can bake, Kyouko-san?

I asked in surprise.

Of course. I mean, theres nothing I cant do you know~

Kyouko-san said and then went to the foreign girls.

Yes, Kyouko-sans great at baking

Katsuko-nee said with a smile.

Obviously. I cant be an international felon if I cant even bake a good loaf!

I dont get it.

But Im already used to Kyouko-san.

So she can make bread too.

The foreign girls are surprised by Kyouko-sans appearance.

Ill be the example for these girls, that way, they can do it without resistance too, see?

I see.

There wasnt anyone among the thirteen who looked enthusiastic about baking bread.

Even the martial arts girls seem interested in how Kyouko-san makes bread

Ill make whatever bread I want so Katsuko, just teach them the beginner course

Yes, Ill do just that. Anya-chan, Edie-chan, please translate for me

The bakery starts working.