133 – The Gosanke Gathering has begun
A few days later.
The Gosanke meeting started as planned.
The meeting place seemed to be held every year at one of the three family mansions and held a light social gathering.
In addition, both parents participated.
I heard from Deacon Ed that this is an unchanging rule.
The fact that Hyunjin was sent instead of Deacon Ed was proof that there was already a lot of trust in Hyunjin from the side of Lionheart Mansion.
In particular, it meant that Amelia’s father, William, was also attending, and this meant that Soichiro would also attend.
‘The question is, is the father of the Hoshizora family whom I have never seen before?’
There is a limit to knowledge from animations and comic books. Without directly confronting them, there will definitely be difficulties in bringing out the topic or coordinating the flow of conversation.
Hyunjin finished his preparations and went to the front of the mansion.
This time, it was only natural to dress modestly, not casual casual clothes or school uniforms, but as a member of the Lionheart family.
“Are you ready?”
“Yes, butler.”
“It’s a social gathering we’ve been doing for a long time, so don’t feel too pressured. Just follow the manners you normally do.”
Ed said that he was cheering, but it didn’t sound like that at all to Hyunjin.
“Isn’t that a burden…… ?”
“You’ve got a lot of jokes, too.”
Ed smiled and replied back to Hyunjin.
Until now, it seemed that Hyunjin believed that he was doing a good job of being polite.
“Just do what you normally do, just do what you do.”
“As usual…… All right.”
It would be better to treat Tsubasa and Ayako as respectfully as you would treat Amelia.
But first of all, it’s a Gosanke gathering.
Hyunjin thought so and got into the prepared limousine.
Amelia was already sitting in the limousine, all nicely dressed.
“Are you a little late?”
“Sorry, lady. A little bit of preparation…… “
“It’s okay. It’s not too late either. By the way, do you know where we are going today?”
“Oh, yes. I heard that you are attending the Gosanke meeting.”
“I believe you will do well.”
Even Amelia said this, and the burden on Hyunjin doubled and started to come back.
“I will try my best.”
Hyunjin answered Amelia’s words in a calm tone.
***
The place where the Kosanke gathering was held was the residence of the Hozuki family.
A tidy Japanese garden and gate greeted Hyunjin.
“My father said he had arrived first and was talking.”
“Is that so?”
“Please take good care of me, Hyunjin. The original plan was to accompany Ed, but…… “
“But?”
“Oh, nothing! Come on, let’s go!”
Amelia strode off, interrupting her halfway through.
‘What is it, bland?’
Hyunjin thought to himself so that Amelia wouldn’t hear.
Amelia wasn’t unspoken.
It was just that Hyunjin couldn’t understand it because he was simply mumbling.
Hyunjin immediately followed Amelia and walked with a modest gait.
Ayako and Inuzuka were waiting for Hyunjin and Amelia as soon as they entered.
“Welcome, Ah-chan.”
“Excuse me, Aya-chan.”
They greeted each other politely and opened their mouths.
“Welcome, Hyunjin.”
“Excuse me, Mr. Hozuki.”
As Hyunjin tried to speak formally, Ayako opened her eyes and said.
“When Hansai suddenly calls Yobi Ste by her last name, she feels strange, because she seems to keep her distance.”
“Usually, I would be Kim Hyun-jin, my classmate, but now I am attending this event as Lionheart’s butler.”
“Oops…… Well, I acted without thinking. Please forgive the rudeness, Ah-chan. Then…… Are you going in?”
At Ayako’s words, Inuzuka, who was next to her, bowed lightly and said.
“Give me your shoes. I’ll get it sorted out.”
“Thank you.”
Amelia replied naturally, as if such things were very natural.
If it was a feeling of showing great freedom in front of Hyunjin, it was to the extent that it seemed like she was acting as a virtuous woman in front of others.
“By the way, the butler’s outfit suits you very well. Inu-kun is big, so I thought he would explode if he wore that kind of outfit.”
Ayako said to Amelia as if she was envious.
“Of course, Hyunjin is a good guy.”
Amelia said as she walked down the aisle with Ayako.
“Ah-chan, do you have any intention of handing over Hyunjin to me?”
Ayako brought up a topic that could have been embarrassing.
Then Amelia raised her voice, her face turning red all at once.
“What, what kind of strange noise are you making casually? Aya-chan!”
“Eh, was that a strange word? I was quite sincere.”
“Do you know what Hyunjin is?!”
At Amelia’s roar, Ayako put her hand to her mouth with a relaxed expression and smiled softly.
“But Ah-chan, it doesn’t change what belongs to you. So that’s what I said.”
“Anyway, if it doesn’t work, it won’t work!”
Amelia sighed in response to Ayako’s words.
Even so, she didn’t care and Ayako continued her own words.
“Come to think of it, Tsu-chan said he was a little late. Who is this? Bring me refreshments.”
“What should I prepare, young lady?”
Ayako smiled at Inuzuka’s words and said.
“Ah-chan, I think black tea and cake-type desserts would be fine…… What about Hyunjin?”
“Thank you for your consideration. I will eat it regardless if you prepare it.”
“Then, I’ll have matcha green tea and sweet potato yokan. Who is this?”
“Okay.”
After Inuzuka lowered her head, she disappeared somewhere.
Ayako led Hyunjin and Amelia into her parlor, and at the same time had them sit on her cushion, then Ayako also sat across from her and opened her mouth.
“Apart from last year’s gathering, this is your first time as a high school student, isn’t it?”
“It’s been like this every year, so what’s the difference, Aya-chan?”
“That’s right. It was Hoshizora’s villa last year, right?”
“Yes.”
As we talked while laughing, Hyunjin had no way to participate in the conversation.
On the one hand, I thought it was fortunate, to the point where I even thought that it would be okay if I said something wrong while speaking.
It was Ayako who broke the peace and entered.
“Come to think of it…… The first time you met Hyunjin was in the park, right? Ah-chan.”
“What…… Yes, that would work.”
“I would like to hear the details…… Can you please?”
“I’ll listen first to why you’re curious about that, and then I’ll do it for you.”
“Yeah, there is no particular reason. It would be nice if I could meet someone like Hyunjin by chance.”
Amelia pondered over Ayako’s words for a while before opening her mouth.
She went out for a walk in the park alone, and while she was caught by a bully and in trouble, Hyunjin rescued her…. She told Ayako the situation as it was without putting a single flesh on it.
“Ah-chan, you’re not writing a novel, are you?”
“Hey, do you think I’m writing some kind of science fiction novel?”
While Amelia and Ayako were having a good conversation, a woman who was a servant of the Inuzuka and Hozuki families knocked on the parlor and entered.
“Excuse me. I brought you refreshments.”
A maid dressed neatly in a kimono served refreshments for Amelia, Ayako, and Hyunjin before leaving.
Inuzuka quietly stood behind Ayako.
“Doesn’t Inuzuka-san sit with me?”
“He will be more comfortable this way.”
“Is that so?”
Amelia asked insinuatingly, and Inuzuka quietly opened her mouth.
“Yes. Since I’m a bit big, it’s uncomfortable to sit on.”
It didn’t seem like that, but Amelia said she was herself, so she decided to move on.
“By the way, are your mother and father here?”
To Amelia’s question, Ayako nodded her head in response.
“Yes. The two of you are having a pleasant conversation.”
“I see.”
After exchanging a few words, Ayako and Amelia started drinking tea together.
Jorreureu…… Widely.
The sound of Shishiodoshi came from the open garden next to the drawing room.
Hyunjin almost laughed inadvertently at the familiar sound.
A strangely strange otaku almost burst out laughing at that familiar sound.
As Hyunjin held back his laughter for a while, he heard a vibration from Inuzuka’s side.
“Inu-kun.”
“Sorry.”
Inuzuka took out her smartphone and checked it.
“It seems that Hoshizora has also arrived.”
“I see. Shall we go meet you for a while?”
Ayako quietly drank tea and stood up at Inuzuka’s words.
“I’ll go with you.”
“No, please sit down. I’m going to meet you, but there’s no need to rush in.”
The moment Ayako went out with Inuzuka, Hyunjin wanted to ask Amelia.
What is the story about the model?
As if Amelia had noticed Hyunjin’s curious expression, she opened her mouth appropriately.
“You look curious, Hyunjin.”
“Oh, yes. Any…… “
“I’ll tell you about that when Tsubasa comes.”
Amelia, who was responding appropriately to Hyunjin, had a rather troublesome expression on her face.