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“Yae! Here!” I waved my hand from the tree I have been sitting in our large backyard Japanese style garden.

“Principessa! Don’t climb that tree! It’s dangerous!” Yae frowned.

“Don’t worry don’t worry! Come here! The view is nice.” I stood up from the branch. “See! I am fi-eh?” my foot slipped.

“Principessa!” Yae darted out, stretching out her hands as if she wanted to catch me. Sadly, the two of us bonked our heads to each other really loud. I am surprised we didn’t crack our heads at all. we suffer from minor concussions and fainted.

The five years old me slept for 3 days and night before waking up at the forth day. “…What was that? Dream? Reality? Past life memories?” I muttered wide eyed. “Yae!” I gasped, remembering my friend that also suffered from my fall. I run to her room, ignoring the call of the servants. “Yae! Are you alright?!” I slid open her door. I see her sitting on her bed while muttering something.

“[Name]? no principessa. I am alright.” She smiled.

“I…have a weird dream!” we blurted out at the same time. “Eh?”

“Yae…. This… don’t tell me you also…”

“[Name], don’t tell me you too…” She looked at me wide eyed.

“Principessa! You have awoken?!” An old man rushed to Yae’s room.

“Ah, Romario.” I blinked at our family doctor.

“Let me check you.”

“I am fine.” I calmed down the anxious old man.

“No! Principessa, we need to do a full body check.” Romario said seriously.

“O-okay…” I nodded. ~”~

“Good. The full body check up shows nothing is wrong. Did you still feel pain or nausea?” Romario asked.

“No.” I shook my head.

“Understood. Please come to see me if you feel anything. And do not, I repeat DO NOT climb the tree again.” He grabbed my shoulders while saying this with scary eyes.

“O…okay… I am sorry.” I sweatdropped.

“Okay, off you go. And call Yae-kun. I need to check on her too.”

“Yes.”

While o waited for Yae to finish her check-up. I eat some porridge to fill in my empty stomach and take a quick bath. “[Name].” Yae has already waiting for me in my room.

“We need to talk.” I said seriously. I begin to tell her what I have seen in my dreams. In my dreams, I see an older me and older Yae talking about something while writing something on the notebook. I see older me’s family, they live in a simple house. Unlike the big Japanese mansion I live right now.

Yae too talks about her weird dream. The two of us then come to conclusion, we remembered our past lives’ memories. The most stood out detail from our past live memories is the story the older us wrote on a notebook. Right now, Yae is trying to write it down on her notebook. Even then Yae is only 5 years old like me, she is way smarter than me. I can see she writes difficult words with ease. Truly envious of her talent. We then try to piece it together with our small minds.

The setting is a modern world. A mafia boss will fall in love with an ordinary orphaned girl. The mafia boss has some kind of underdeveloped emotion functions, and through the girl, he will learn what emotions are. They will face a lot of hardships due to their difference values. But they will overcome each obstacle splendidly with the power of love. In short, just a story about cold-blooded mafia boss turned to a doting boss.

Then there is the stupid burikko love rival. Just like every love rival and villainess out there. Love rival’s spec is actually excellent. A filthy rich mafia heiress. Good physique and flexibility. Decent in hand to hand combat and shooting. Smart. Sadly, the IQ is turned off when facing the heroine and hero. While Kurogane Yae, love rival’s trusty aide in the future is from Kurogane family. For generations Kurogane Family serves Sawada family. Their children will become Sawadas’ aide in the future.

From the description, the villainess and her aide are strangely resembled us in names and appearances. I am Sawada [Name], a mafia heiress. Yae is really from Kurogane family which served us for generations and will become my aid in the future.

The main hero is also a mafia boss, from a family called Gojo. His name is Gojo Satoru. Has a snowy-white hair, a pair of crystalline blue eyes and wear sunglasses. He is also tall according to the story. Sawada [Name] will die in the end because she couldn’t accept that Gojo Satoru has chosen another girl.

“…I will die…?” I looked at her wide eyed.

“No. This can’t be! There’s no guarantee we are the same as them.” Yae frowned.

“But, the names, appearances, and the descriptions from that book is very much the same. Did our past lives make this book? Or are they gods? They made this world?” I gulped, wondering if my past life’s reincarnation is really a god. I mean from the dream I only see her as a very ordinary girl. Maybe she is secretly a goddess?

“…First, let’s make sure if every place mentioned in this book is real or not. There’s a possibility that this world is not the same as the book.” Yae said.

“Okay.” The two of us then are busy asking every adults around us about the names of the places mentioned in the book. The results, they are all exist. Even the Gojo Family. ~”~

“What should we do?” I asked Yae, my small minds couldn’t really comprehend that I will die in the future at the age of 18.

“Don’t worry. This book says you die because you keep interfering with Gojo Satoru and heroine. Then, all you should do is not bullying heroine.” Yae smiled.

“That’s right! I just don’t need to bully her. Besides, why would I want to bully her? She is not from rival family.” I smiled in relief when I found out the solution for my problem. “But…” My smile turned to a frown.

“What’s wrong?”

“In the story, because I bullied her that they have a happy ending. If I don’t bully her, will they also get their happy ending?” I asked softly.

“That… I am also not sure.” Yae shook her head.

“Hic…”

“Eh? [Name]? Why are you crying? What’s wrong?”

“I don’t know…” I sniffled. “When I imagine he didn’t get happy ending, I feel so sad.” I cried.

“There there. Good girl. Don’t cry. We just need to make him have happy ending.”

“How?”

“Right now, we need to be close to them. According to the book you are the closest to him. Make sure you befriend with him, okay?”

“Un…” I nodded.

Entry 1

We remembered our past lives’ memories

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I heard today that my cousin is visiting. Geto Suguru, my cousin and future right-hand man of Gojo Satoru. In the end of the story, due to my relationship with him, Gojo was going to let me go. But I can't accept defeat and in the end die flashily.

"[Name]-chan, I heard you hurt your head. Are you alright now?" Suguru, a boy no older than 9 years old, asked worriedly.

"I am fine." I nodded my head smiling. "How long are you going to stay here, Suguru?"

"A month maybe. My friend is going to visit here. I will introduce him to you." He patted my head.

"Friend?" I tilted my head.

"Yep. He is the heir of Gojo Mafia. A bit rowdy but still quite a nice guy." He smiled.

"He sounds interesting." I smiled.

"[Nameeeeee]!!" I heard Yae's call.

"I am here!" I yelled back, telling her my location.

"Ah. Suguru-san, you are here too." Yae blinked.

"Kon'nichiwa Yae-chan." Suguru greeted.

"Kon'nichiwa." Yae replied back.

"Why are you searching for [Name]-chan?"

"Ah. Almost forgot. [Name], Sebas is searching for you. He said a guest is visiting soon, so please don't climb the tree again."

"...why did he talk like I am a wild animal?" I sweatdropped.

"To him you look like one." Came her reply.

"So cruel." I cried.

"Hahaha. They are just worried you will fall down again." Suguru laughed.

"I won't. That was only one time." I protested.

"Yes yes yes. Now let's go inside. You still need to rest." Suguru ushered us to the house.

"It's already 4 days. I have rested enough."

"Romario said you have to rest for a week." Suguru smiled.

"....He was exaggerating." I mumbled.

"I will tell you an interesting story, so let's go inside your room." He offered.

I perk up at his offer. Suguru is good at telling stories. "I want to hear too." Yae said.

"Of course of course. Let's go." We finally settled down in my room, ready for the story telling. ~"~

Few days later, after my study. I am taking a nap in the garden, below the big tree I used to climb. The weeping sakura tree provided nice shades for me to rest. Everyone is busy preparing to receive important guests. With nothing to do, I just take a nap then.

I feel a small light poke on my cheek. I groan and swat the hand away. "...still sleepy…" My mind started slipping away to the lala land again. Then, persistent pokes ensued.

"I want to sleep." I whined as I opened my eyes, protesting to whoever is poking me. My big round orbs meet crystalline blue ones. "Don't poke me." I pouted.

"...Kikufuku…" He pinched my cheeks.

"Ittai" Tears pooled into my eyes.

"Satoru… why are you pinching my cousin's cheeks?"

"Oh. It's you Suguru." Blue eyes still hadn't released his hands.

"Suguwu… Hittai…" Big fat tears roll down.

"Satoru, don't make her cry." Suguru frowned and pulled me to him, shielding me from blue eyes.

"She looks like kikufuku." He grinned.

"I am not kikifuku." I mumbled, peeking from Suguru's back.

"You look and smell like one."

"..." I sniffed my hand, trying to prove whether I smell like kikufuku or not. But I don't smell anything. "You are lying." I pouted.

"I am not." He shook his head. His grin never left his face.

"Satoru!" Someone called, we turned our attention to an uncle who strode to us.

"Dad." Satoru called him.

"Uncle." Suguru smiled. Seeing a new stranger, I hid behind Suguru again. "[Name]-chan, where is your greetings?" Suguru rebuked softly.

"Kon...Kon'chiwa I am Sawada [Name]. Nice to meet you." I said softly.

"Oh, you are the principessa. Nice to meet you. I am Gojo Kotaro. This is my son, Gojo Satoru." He ruffled Gojo Satoru's hair. Now I finally have a good look at him. This Gojo Satoru looks a lot like the dream we have seen. A light bulb lights up. He is the main hero of the book. "Satoru give your greetings."

"I am Gojo Satoru, nice to meet you Kikufuku." He smirked.

"It's [Name]." I frowned.

"You are Kikufuku." He stretched his hand trying to pinch me again. So, I cup my own cheeks to avoid the assault.

"Satoru." His father sighed. "Sorry, principessa, my son is a bit naughty. But he didn't mean any harm. Please forgive him?" Uncle Gojo bent down smiling at me.

I look at him, then Gojo Satoru and then to Suguru. Suguru only smiles and nods his head. "...Okay…" I nodded.

"Thank you principessa." His eyes crinkled with mirth. "Satoru, don't cause any trouble for principessa."

"No promise."

"This brat…. Well, Suguru is here to keep you in check. Please rein him well, Suguru."

"Okay, uncle." Suguru nodded. Then uncle Gojo says he has something to discuss with papa and goes away.

"I am going to see Yae. Bye bye, Suguru." I made an excuse and ran away. I am not really lying. I am going to tell Yae that I met the main hero.

"Sebas! Where is Yae?" I asked our butler.

"Yae-jou has just gone back to her room."

"Thanks." I ran to her room. "Yae!" I slid open the door.

"What's wrong, [Name]?" Yae rubbed her eyes.

"I met Gojo Satoru. The main hero."

"Really?!"

"Yes. He was mean. He called me Kikufuku and pinched my cheeks. It hurts." I grumbled.

"According to our book, all of us have good relationships. So, we should make an effort to be close at each other. Especially you." Yae said seriously.

"But… I don't want to get pinched again." I sulked.

"Then, what if he can't get happy ending?"

My eyes widened. I shake my head furiously. "No! He has to have happy ending." My eyes watered again. I don't know. But, every time I heard he won't have happy ending, my heart will hurt so much. "Okay… I will let him pinch my cheeks." I rubbed my cheeks.

"[Name]-sama, Yae-kun. Boss is calling you." Hifumi-san called.

"Okay. We will be there." I answered back. ~"~

In drawing room, Papa formally introduce us to Gojo Family. A mafia originated from Japan. Gojo and Sawada Family has been allied since long times ago. So, visiting each other house is of course something will happen naturally. While the adults are talking, my eyes roam around the room, then settle down on Gojo Satoru.

I flinch when he found me staring. I hid myself behind Yae and Suguru, and take a peek at him through the gap. Suguru pats my head to calm me down. Papa told us to play in the garden. Suguru then leads all of us in the garden.

"Kikufuku, are you angry at me?" Gojo looked at me while smiling.

"I am not angry." I shook my head.

"But you didn't want to see me." He put a frown.

"Be...because you will pinch my cheeks again." I retorted.

"Okay. I won't pinch your cheeks again. Can you forgive me, Kikifuku?" He smiled brilliantly.

"...Okay… you promised. And… You can call me Kikufuku." I said shyly.

"Of course, Kikufuku. You can call me Satoru." He patted my head.

"Okay, Satoru." I smiled. "Ah. This my best friend, Yae." I grabbed Yae's hand to him to shake.

"I am Kurogane Yae. Nice to meet you." Yae bowed.

"I am Gojo Satoru." He shook her hand.

"Okay, now you guys got acquainted with each other. Let's have a tour around the mansion." Suguru said.

"Oh!!!" We raised our small fists.

Entry 2

I meet the main hero and his future right-hand man.

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Sawada [Name] 7 years old

Gojo Satoru 11 years old

Kurogane Yae 7 years old

Geto Suguru 11 years old

“Fufufufu, our principessa is really cute.” Mei-san put her finishing touch to my hair. Today is the first time I attended an evening party.

“Thank you, Mei-san.” I smiled as I looked at the mirror. I am wearing a light blue dress with mary janes shoes with the same color.

“Kikufuku, are you ready?”

“I am ready.” The maid pushed open the door. Satoru, Suguru and Yae have been standing outside the door. Yae is wearing a purple dress while Satoru and Suguru are in a suit. Black for Suguru and light blue for Satoru, his round sunglasses perched on the bridge of his nose nicely. “We match.” I grinned.

“Of course, Kikufuku.”

“Ah. Don’t ruffle my hair. Mei-san just did it.” I covered my hair when I saw his hand inched closer.

“Sorry sorry. Let’s go, Kikufuku.”

“Okay.” We entered the limousine. Our chauffeur drives us to the party venue.

“Are you nervous?” Satoru asked.

“A little…” I nodded, it seemed he noticed I had been fidgeting.

“Don’t worry, [Name]-chan. Just relax. Nothing will happen.” Suguru smiled and reassured me.

“Even if someone does cause trouble.  I still can handle it.” Satoru remarked.

“[Name] remember your training.” Yae reminded me.

I let out a soundless ‘ah’ as I remembered my special training, ‘How to Act Like a Villainess.’ Special training designed by us to prepare myself when facing the heroine far in the future. I take a deep breath, straighten my back and set my eyes to a small glare.

“I don’t like it when you glare, Kikufuku.” A hand pinched my cheek.

“Hittai…”

“Satoru, don’t pinch her cheek.” Suguru sighed.

“Hyu promish not tho pinsh mai cheesh.” I pouted, eyes watering from the pain.

“Ah.” He released his hand. “Let me kiss it better then.” He grinned.

“Eh?” Before I could process what his word meant, I had been given a small peck on the cheek, exactly where he pinched me.

“Sa.To.Ru…” Suguru’s eyes flashed. “How dare you…”

“Don’t sweat small details.” He said nonchalantly. “It doesn’t hurt anymore, right Kikufuku?”

“…” I can only nod dumbly with wide eyes. ~”~

“…Amazing…” The party hall is so big. The hall is glittering with light and sparkle. It feels like I have stepped into another world. “Wow, Yae. This is so amazing.” My eyes sparkled.

“Really extravagant for an evening party.” Yae muttered. “Don’t wander around by yourself, okay?”

“Okay. Let’s hold hands.” I held her hand. The evening party is full of adults. Not many children aside from us attend this kind of party.

"Kikufuku, here."

"!!!" Satoru shoved something into my mouth. I blink and chew whatever he fed me. The cheesecake melts in my mouth. "Delicious."

"I know right. They have a lot of delicious sweets. Let's go, I will tell you which one to eat." He grabbed my hand.

"Okay." I nodded excitedly, completely forgetting my cousin and best friend. So, he drags along around the refreshments table, putting every kind of sweets he thought to be delicious on the plate. Right now, we are standing near a balcony, with a plate in one hand and fork in another, he is feeding me.

"How was it?"

"Delish." I exclaimed blissfully. "Satoru, you eat one too." I pushed his fork back to his mouth. "Aaaahh~"

"Aahhh." He chomped down the sweet.

"Hehehe. It's good right?" I giggled.

"It's sweeter than usual." He mumbled. "But I like it." He grinned.

"Hey! Give that boy to me!" A voice suddenly said.

I blink at the newcomer. A girl with blonde wavy hair, wearing a bright yellow dress is pointing to Satoru. Her loud voice is attracting whispers from the surrounding. I look at her and match her with the heroine's description in my mind. My mind comes to a conclusion, no she is not the heroine.

"Don't you know it's rude pointing fingers at other people?" I frowned at her. If she is not the heroine then she can't make Satoru happy.

"Wha-How rude! Do you know who I am?" She huffed, placing her hands on her hip.

"Why should I know about a lowly person without any common sense?" I scoffed, narrowing my eyes. "Do you think this is your house? Where you can just point to something and take it as your own? Or do you think you own this place and the people inside?" I stalked forward for each question.

"Hu-humph! I am the heiress of Nagakawa corp. How dare you talk back to me?!"

"Nagakawa corp? Ah, the up and rising Nagakawa enterprise. Specialized in beverages." I nodded.

"So, you do know who I am." Her stiff shoulders relaxed. "You should apologize to me right now. I might forgive you." She said arrogantly.

"Heh. Then, do you know who I am?" I glared.

"Hmph. I bet you are just some children from an upstart family."

"I am Sawada [Name]. Are you sure you want to make an enemy with the Sawada Family? Which one is the upstart family, you should know well." I smiled darkly.

"Sa-Sawada?" Her face paled.

"Sawada-sama!" An uncle ran to us. "Please forgive my daughter. She didn't mean any harm. She still didn't understand how society works. She is still a small child. Please have it in your heart to forgive her." That uncle bowed.

I look at her daughter which is obviously older than me. "She owed an apology to him." I gestured to Satoru. "How dare she treat people like some object. If you can't even educate your daughter, I don't think you are fit to manage your company." I scowled.

"I...I am sorry…" He gritted out an apology.

"I don't need your apology. I need her apology to him." I repeated. "Do you know who pointed her finger to? The heir of Gojo."

Now, it's his turn to be pale faced. "Apologize to him." He turned to his daughter.

"What? But, Papa!" She protested.

"Hurry up and apologize!"

"I….I am so..rry…" She stuttered out an apology as she glared at me hatefully.

"Kikufuku." Satoru called.

"Yes?" Another sweet is being shoved gently into my mouth.

"The sweet won't be delicious anymore if you didn't eat it quickly." He smiled. "Let's go. Suguru and Yae are over there." He escorted me to them.

 "[Name], are you okay?" Yae asked, worry is very clear in her tone.

"Don't worry." I smiled. "Besides, that was a good opportunity to test my training. So, how do I look? Did I pass as villainess?" I whispered to her.

"Yep. Your expression was on point. And the tone was nice too. You did good. When you harassed the heroine you need to be like this." Yae gave me a thumbs up.

"Okay. I will work hard. Just you wait, Gojo Satoru. I will give you a happy ending with the heroine. I will bloom as a beautiful flower of evil and head straight to ruin proudly."

"Give me a happy ending with who?"

Our hearts almost leap out from our throat due to the sudden reply. "What were you talking about, Kikufuku?"

"Satoru." I looked at him seriously.

"Hm?" A smile still etched on his lips.

"I will definitely give you a happy ending (with the heroine). So, please wait until I am 18." I said. 'Because, the story starts once I am 18 years old.'

Satoru blinks before another but a bigger smile appears on his face. "Okay. I will wait for you until you are 18. It's a promise." He showed me his pinkie.

"Promise." I wrapped my smaller pinkie to him.

"Pinky swear, whoever lies will be made to swallow a thousand needles." We said the vow.

Entry 3

I made my first debut as a villainess in an evening party.

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Sawada [Name] 10 years old

Gojo Satoru 14 years old

“Good night.”

“Good night.” I yawned as I waved to Yae. I plop onto my futon. My mind starts wandering to the book of prophecy, as we have decided to call it.

Gojo Satoru, the youngest mafia boss in history. He became the head of his family at the age of 18, due to the accident that killed his father at the age of 14. He also suffered severe injury and was deemed not being able to recover. But he did recover and started to investigate the cause of the accident. At that time, the Gojo Family had fallen into decline. But the Sawada Family helped out so it didn't completely fall apart.

After a year in vegetative state, Gojo Satoru recovered. It was a miracle, but even though he recovered, all of his emotions were killed. He has become a completely different person. He investigated the accident and then it turned out to be an incident staged by someone inside his family. He decided to take care of it himself. That someone caught wind of Gojo’s plan. Sawada Tsunayoshi, Sawada [Name]’s father, saved Gojo from his predicament which resulted in the death of Sawada Tsunayoshi.

the 10 years old me in the book is too young to be the head of a family. And maybe Gojo feels some kind of responsibility, he stayed with the me in the book. The me in the book only have Satoru, that’s why she became dependent on him and can’t accept the heroine who is trying to break apart her world.

‘…Wait… How old was he again when he got into an accident? 14?’ I got up from my bed abruptly and took out the book of prophecy, making sure the time of an accident. “…14 years old… Right now Satoru is… 14 years old.” My face paled. At 14 years old Satoru and uncle went to Italy and met with an accident. It doesn't specify when. But it was enough to scare me.

“Uncle will die…” My lips quivered. “Satoru will suffer severe injury… and then papa will…” my body trembled. “What should I do? Should I stop it? Then, wouldn’t I be straying away? What if they didn’t get a happy ending? But… they will be hurt…. I don’t want it….” Tears dripped into the book. “…I…” I bit my lips and made my decision.

“Papa!!!” I ran to papa’s room.

“[Name], what’s wrong?”

“When are they going to Italy?!”

“They?”

“Satoru and uncle!!”

“Ah. They are going tomorrow.”

“….no….” I shook my head.

“[Name], what’s wrong?”

“I want to see Satoru right now!” I declared.

“Eh? But it’s already night and they need to go to Italy tomorrow.”

“No! I want to see him right now! I don’t want him and uncle to go to Italy!” I threw a tantrum.

“[Name], don’t be unreasonable.” Papa sighed.

“I want to see him right now! If you don’t let me then I… I will run away from home!” I screamed and then ran out of the room. My destination, the front gate.

“Wait! [Name], it’s dangerous at night!”

“I don’t care! I want to see Satoru and uncle right now!”

“Principessa!" Sebas caught me before I could reach the front gate.

"Let me go!" I struggled, kicked and screamed with all my might. "If Satoru and uncle go to Italy…. They will… they will die!!!" I cried. Deafening silence ensued.

"[Name], they-" I bit Sebas' hand and freed myself when the grip loosened. My bare feet run to the mansion's front gate. Ignoring the scratches from the small gravels on my feet.

Again, I was lifted before I could reach it. "Let me go!!!"

"Kikufuku."

I come to a halt and blink at my nickname. "Satoru…?" I looked up at my captor. A worried face of a familiar snowy-white haired boy comes to view. "Satoru…?"

"I am here, Kikufuku." He smiled.

I twist my body and cling to him with all my might. "You are not hurt!" I exclaimed.

"I am fine, Kikufuku." He patted my head.

"Let's get inside." I heard papa sighed.

In the end, we settled down in the usual drawing room. I refuse to part with Satoru in fear he will go to Italy. "[Name], you are making Satoru uncomfortable. Come here." Papa frowned.

I shake my head no and cling to him like a koala. "It's fine. I don't mind." Satoru settled down with me on his lap. His hand is soothingly stroking my back. I feel sleepiness starts to attack my body and mind. My eyelids are dropping, combined with his soothing pat, I fell asleep. ~"~

"Satoru!" I woke up abruptly the next day. Throwing off my cover, I get out of my futon. I let out a hiss of pain when my feet meet the tatami. I look at my bandaged feet.

"[Name]-sama, are you awake?"

"Hifumi-san? Hifumi-san, where is Satoru and uncle?" I asked anxiously.

"Calm down, [Name]-sama. Gojo-sama and his son are with Tsunayoshi-sama." Hifumi-san explained.

"I want to see them!"

"[Nameeeeee]...." I felt a scary aura from a girl behind Hifumi-san.

"Ya...Yae, good morning…." I smiled, beads of sweat accumulated on my whole body.

"Do you have anything to say?" The dark aura intensified.

"Sorry." I mumbled.

"And…"

"And?" I tilted my head.

"Didn't you have something to say to Sebas?" She sighed.

"Ah!" I remembered I bit him. "Where is Sebas?"

"Take a bath first and eat breakfast, everything else is after that."

"Hai…" ~"~

"Sorry, Sebas. Does it hurt?" I frowned. I didn't remember how much force I used to bite him.

"[Name]-sama. I am alright. Thank you for worrying about me." Sebas knelt down in front of me.

"But I bit you." I muttered softly.

"Don't worry. I am just glad. With this kind of trick, if by chance [Name]-sama is ambushed by someone, you can use this." He laughed.

"It doesn't hurt anymore? Will it leave a scar?"

"It doesn't hurt anymore. I don't think it will leave a scar." He smiled kindly. "[Name]-sama too, you shouldn't move around that much. Your feet are still hurting. It's best not to put on too much pressure. Or Romario will get angry again."

"Ah." An image of angry nagging Romario entered our minds. I let out a small giggle, before I was swooped into someone's arm.

"Kikifuku, don't walk around too much."

"Satoru!" My eyes brightened.

"Good morning, Kikufuku." He smiled.

"Good morning." I replied. "Satoru."

"What?"

"You...can't go to Italy."

"Why not?"

"Anyway, you can't go to Italy. At least until you are 15 years old." I pouted my cheeks.

"Okay, I won't go." He agreed. "We are here." Satoru slid open the door. Inside, Papa, uncle Kotaro, Yae's mama (Mikoto-san) and Yae's papa (Reki-san) are already sitting down.

Satoru puts me down beside papa and goes back to his own seat. "Papa… I am sorry." I casted my head down, waiting for the scolding.

"It's fine." He patted my head. "I know you were just worried. But, how do you know they are in danger?" Papa asked. Suddenly I can feel all the stares pointing at me.

"...dream…" I mumbled. "I...have a weird dream…" I said.

"Weird dream?"

"Yes. I see Satoru and uncle get into an accident on the way to Italy. I...don't remember how exactly, but when I woke up. I feel so scared. Then…" I sniffled.

"There there. Good girl. Sorry, I didn't mean to make you remember that awful dream." Papa patted my head.

"Satoru, could you please take her back to her room?" Papa asked Satoru.

"Understood." Again, I was lifted princess style and taken back to my room. "Stay here, okay? I will buy some sweets for you later." He patted my head.

"I want kikufuku."

"Okay. Kikufuku it is then." He grinned.

Not long after Satoru goes back to the drawing room, Yae comes in. "You idiot!" She chopped my head.

"It hurts, Yae." I rubbed the sore spot.

"You should have come to me first when you think of something." Yae grumbled.

"But… I was so panicked and didn't have enough time. Sorry…"

"Haaa…" She sighed. "Well, it's my fault too. I forgot to tell you I have been hinting at Suguru-san about Gojo's accidents."

"You did?" I blinked owlishly.

"I did. I told Suguru-san, knowing Suguru-san, he will investigate and tell the Boss. And then, the rest will be easy. Uncle and Satoru-san are pretending to leave for Italy, but actually came here in secret. They will catch those bad people red-handed." Yae told me.

"So… they won't die…?"

"Nope. They won't." Yae shook her head.

"I am glad. I am really glad." I started crying again.

"There there. You were always the crybaby one." Yae smiled helplessly.

"Because…"

"Your snot is coming out."

"Gah!" I clamped my nose.

"Use this." Yae passed me a handkerchief.

"Thanks." I blew my nose into it. "Will we stray from the happy ending?"

"I don't think so. The whole story is about how you bullied the heroine anyway. As long as you do your utmost best to bully her, he will have his happy ending." Yae stated.

"Okay! I will bully the heroine so hard until she can't get up from defeat and then Satoru will have his happy ending." With a renewed resolve, I swear on my name.

Entry 4

I saved the main hero and his family…?

Omake

"Kikufuku, here are your kikufukus." Satoru came to my room.

"Welcome back, Satoru."

"I am back, Kikufuku." He patted my head. "Here, your favorite sweet, kikufuku." He showed me the bag of said sweet.

"Thank you."

"Let me feed you." He pushed kikufuku to my mouth.

"I can eat by myself." I nibbled the sweet, trying to take it.

"Nope." He took the sweet away. "You have to be fed. You are an injured person."

"But, it's my feet, not my hands." I protested.

"The same." He grinned. "Here." He shoved the kikufuku again to my mouth. With no other choice, I can only obediently sit while being fed.

"Delicious?"

"Delish. What flavor is this?"

"Zunda and cream flavor."

"Satoru, you eat one too."

"I am fine with this." He leaned close and licked….my cheek? I look at him wide eyed, cheeks warm from whatever I am feeling right now.

"You have some cream there." He grinned.

The door suddenly slides open. "Sa.To.Ru…. How dare you touch my cousin…." Suguru came in with a dark aura around his body.

"Suguru, how come you are here?"

"I finished the job. More importantly, I won't hand over my cousin to you!"

"What?! I don't need your permission!"

"I am her cousin."

"You are just her cousin."

"Why you! Let's get this outside."

"You lonely? Go by yourself."

Chapter Text

Sawada [Name] 14 years old

Gojo Satoru 18 years old

4 years have passed rather quickly and quietly after that. Today is Satoru's birthday and also the day he succeeds Gojo Family as a Boss.

Satoru has shown enough proof to be a boss despite his young age. Suguru also has officially become his right-hand man. Just like the story, Satoru becomes a mafia boss at 18.

As a long-term ally of Gojo Family, of course we are going to the evening party hosted by Gojo Family.

"Um…Mei-san…" I glanced at her smiling face.

"[Name]-sama, don't move your head!" I was quickly reprimanded by a maid.

"Yes?"

"...Why are the maids running around like today is someone's wedding…?" I sweatdropped at the state in the dressing room.

Some are raiding through the closets, some are raiding the jewelry boxes. Some are fussing over my hair-do and make-up and some are fussing to match my shoes with my dress.

"Today is Gojo's big day." She smiled.

"Then, shouldn't they fuss over Satoru? Why are they fussing over me?" I tilted my head.

"[Name]-sama!!!"

"Sorry!"

"Well, maybe because you are his date today." Mei-san answered.

"But I always come with him to every party we attend. What's so different today?" I frowned.

"[Name]-sama, don't frown!"

"...sorry…"

"Because this is the first time he attended as a Boss and with a date?"

"...I see! It makes sense." I smiled.

"Okay, now please close your eyes."

"Okay."

"Hey! How much time do we have?"

"Gojo-sama will come around 6.30. It's already 6 o'clock!"

"What?! We don't have much time anymore. We need to speed up. Chop chop."

"Yes!" I heard them yelling in unison. ~"~

"Kikufuku, are you rea-"

"Gojo-sama! You can't enter! You have to wait outside! [Name]-sama still needs a little bit more time!" And the door is slammed shut right in front of his face.

I look at my maids which have been fussing over which shoes are more suitable for the past 15 minutes. I look at the mirror. 'This will be so troublesome to take off when I want to sleep.'

Finally, they settled on a pair of grey high heels which had the same shade as my dress.

"Did you wait long?" I walked out from the dressing room.

"Kikufuku, you are...late…" He blinked. "But, it's worth the wait." He smiled. As usual, the dress and his suit's colour match each other.

"Ah. Satoru, Happy birthday." I took out a small palm sized square box from my dress pocket. It can be seen from the box that the gift is not cheap.

"A gift for me?"

"Of course." I nodded.

"Can I open it?"

"Yep. Go ahead." I smiled at his excited tone. He pulls the velvety ribbon and takes of the lid. Inside a small shining crystalline blue gemstone inlaid in a small platinum frame. "An earring?"

"Yep. I choose the same colour as your eyes. I made one for myself because I feel it's nice. So, why don't I make one for you too? Of course, if you don't like it, you can just sell it or give it to someone you like."

'Actually, Yae told me this is the gift that he will give to the heroine in the future. And the idea must come from the me in the book, since Satoru is incapable of thinking something cute like this. There is a scene in the future that the me in book go ballistic because I see the heroine wears this earring. I like the idea, so I made one for myself too. I will give it to my partner in the future.' I giggled at the thought.

"Kikufuku, where is yours?"

"Yes?"

"Your earring, did you wear it?"

"Yes. I wore it right here." I showed him my earring on my right ear.

"Then…" He took off my earring and put his gift on my ear.

"Eh? Why do you take mine off? Yours is this." I frowned as I tried to take it off.

"But I like this colour better." He argued, putting my earring on his left ear.

"Ehh… But I thought having the same colour as your eyes is better…" I mumbled.

"Yep. That's why I gave it to you. You like the colour, right?"

"Well yes, I do like it. But…I was planning to give it to someone I like." I muttered.

“Someone you like?”

*shiver* ‘Why do I feel cold all of sudden?’

“Kikufuku, you don’t like me?”

“Of course I like you.” I replied as if that is the most obvious thing in the world.

“Then, it’s not a problem.” He beamed. “Because I like you too. Then, you can give this to me.” He smiled. “Since we like each other then, it’s okay to exchange the earrings.”

“That’s true. But…” 'Why do I feel something is off?'

"It's fine. I like this one better. Give me this as your present." He said. "C'mon Kikufuku. Today is my birthday. Grant me this one wish." He pulled out his puppy dog eyes.

"Fine…" I sighed.

"Let's go, Kikufuku. They are already waiting." He grabbed my hands and led me to the waiting limousine.

"You are late." Yae frowned.

"Sorry.” I took a seat beside her.

“Satoru, you didn’t do anything to [Name]-chan, right?” Suguru glared accusingly at Satoru.

“I didn’t.” Satoru rolled his eyes.

“[Name]…your ea-“

“Kikufuku, I have a rare candy chocolate.” Satoru suddenly threw something to me. A chocolate candy lands on my palm. I tear open the wrapper and eat it. “How was it?”

“Delicious.” I nodded my head. “What were you going to say, Yae?” I looked at my best friend.

“Nothing.” She shook her head, amused. ~"~

Tonight, as the star of this evening party, Satoru draws a lot of attention. Well, he usually drew a lot too. It’s just this time is more than usual. A lot of young women are eyeing him. I set a glare as default, scaring them. ‘Back off, you are not the heroine.’

“Kikufuku, you look like an angry cat.” Satoru chuckled as he whispered into my ear.

“!!!” “Don’t suddenly whisper like that. I am going to have a heart attack.” I tried to suppress the rising blush and calm down my heart rate.

“Sorry, Kikufuku. Don’t be mad.” He raised his hands in surrender.

“Well, you seem to have a lot to talk about. I will go to Yae’s. You can find me after you finish your business.” I said.

“Okay.”

“And…” I frowned at his crooked necktie.

“Hm?” He still wore a smile on his lips.

“Bend down a little, your necktie is crooked.” I muttered. Satoru complies, my hands then fix his necktie quickly. “You are already 18, you should be able to fix your own necktie.” I grumbled. (Completely missing the glare he gives to other males in the party who looks at his partner a second longer than necessary.)

Then, Yae and I are standing near a quiet balcony, enjoying grape juice and sweets. “4 more years.” I muttered.

“What is?”

“4 more years and the story will start. I will definitely give him a happy ending with the heroine while heading proudly and beautifully to the ruin.” I said seriously.

“…Good luck with that. _{I don’t think Satoru-san will head over heel for another girl with you are here…}”

“What did you say?”

“Nothing. I just said good luck, I will support you.” She said.

“Of course. Thank you, Yae. You are the best.” I beamed.

“Anything for my best friend.” She smiled. “Wait here for a moment. I need to go to dispose of some pests near Megumi. Don’t go around taking candy from an unknown stranger.” Is what she said.

“I am not a child. I won’t take sweets from strangers.” I sweatdropped. After being left alone, I wander to refreshment counters to refill my sweets and drink. "Hm?" My eyes wander to a blue coloured drink on the table. I take a sip. 'It's surprisingly delicious.' I downed the whole thing. And take another one to enjoy.

I retreat back to the balcony to enjoy it. My mind feels warm and fuzzy after drinking it. "He...hehehe…" I feel strangely happy. The night sky is pretty. The stars glittering above. "Now that I think about it…" I mumbled looking at the sky.

An idea suddenly pops out in my mind. "Hehehe." ~"~

"Satoru-san, a moment please." Yae cut into the conversation. Seeing it's a Kurogane who cut into the conversation, his talking partner gestured an okay. But, the young lady beside him, presumably his daughter, is not pleased.

Yae pays her no mind as she whispers something to him. Gojo's eyes narrowed slightly. "Well then, enjoy the party. I have something else to do." Gojo smirked.

"Where did the last time you see her?"

"Near the balcony. That girl… I told her don't wander alone." Yae grumbled.

"It's Kikufuku we are talking about. I will be more surprised if she sits still." Gojo chuckled.

"Right. I guess that's true." Yae sighed. "Anyway, the others and I are going to search around the party hall once more." Yae said as she went to the opposite directions and gathered the others.

Gojo looks down from the balcony, trying to see a trace of his Kikufuku. "...hehehe...hic…" A quiet familiar giggle registered to his ears.

"Kikufuku?" Gojo called.

"Hic, Satoru… I am here...hehehe…" Gojo blinks and looks up, finally found out his Kikufuku's whereabout.

"Kikufuku, why are you there? It's dangerous. Come down." Gojo called.

[Name] looks at him blankly, before standing up, wobbling slightly. "I am going down then." She giggled.

"Jump down." He held out his hand, the girl then jumped down right into his waiting arms.

"Hahaha. It's fun. One more time." [Name] laughed gleefully.

"You can't, Kikufuku." Gojo sighed helplessly.

"Satoru…" The girl slurred.

"Hm?"

"I will definitely give you a happy ending."

"I know. I am waiting." He grinned.

"With the heroine!" She declared. In instant the grin on his face stiffened.

"Hehehe. I will give you and the heroine a happy ending. So, wait until I am 18. You will meet the heroine and fall in love with her. And then with the power of love, you will overcome the obstacles together. While I will head straight to the ruin beautifully and proudly. I am the villainess." [Name] babbled out.

"Heroine…? Who is the heroine?" His eyes narrowed slightly.

"Silly Satoru, the heroine is the heroine. A girl looks like Yamato Nadeshiko. She has long black hair and black eyes. A Japanese beauty. Her name is…. Yanagawa Aiki? Aiko? Or something like that. She is an orphan. But when she met you, you two won't be lonely anymore. I will bully her and then you will come to hate me and annihilate my family." She continued while nodding sagely and drunkenly.

"But, it's okay. As long as you have a happy ending with the heroine, I will be fine. My purpose here is to give you a happy ending. I will do my best. Fight o!!!"

"An orphan with black hair and black eyes. A Japanese beauty, Yanagawa…" He muttered.

"Oh! The most romantic part when you two share the first kiss under the starry sky. I definitely won't miss it."

"Under the starry sky, you say?" He looked at the drunk girl in his arms, still giggling happily. Then at the starry sky above them "Then…" He pressed his lips to her.

[Name] blinks and pushes him away. "Bad Satoru, you are supposed to give a kiss to the heroine, not me." Drunk [Name] scolded as she poked his chest.

"But I like you, Kikufuku."

"You are supposed to like the heroine, not me!" [Name] pouted.

"I don't even know her. How can I like her?"

"Nooo! You will like her!" She started struggling.

"Don't struggle, Kikufuku." He frowned.

"Say you will like her."

"Okay, fine. I will only love the girl I choose myself."

"Good." She smiled before falling asleep with a satisfied smile while snuggling closer to his body.

"...Seems like there is something going on. I need Suguru to investigate this. A Japanese beauty heroine…" He sighed, looking at the sleeping beauty in his arms. "...Kikufuku, what are you hiding from me?"

“But… you taste sweeter than expected.” He pressed a kiss on her forehead. “Sweet dream, Kikufuku.”

Entry 5

I am glad the story is still on the right path.

(I blurted out the secret I have been hiding while being drunk and lost my first kiss without knowing.)

Chapter Text

"Principessa. It's time to go." Yae said.

"Okay." I took a last look at myself in the mirror. "Yep, nothing is out of place." The maids are doing a wonderful job.

"You are really going down that villainess path?"

"Yep. I have been waiting for this. Of course I am going to do it. I devoted my 18 years just to be the blooming evil flower. I won't back down now. I promised to give him a happy ending." I nodded.

"Fine… I will be rooting for you." She sighed.

"Thanks. Let's go. Let's get this show started." Today is finally my 18 birthday, and the day where I will be announced as a successor of the Sawada Family.

I am wearing a black dress this time, with some low-key accessories to match. Yae is wearing a navy blue dress. Megumi, Yuuji, Nobara and Maki are already waiting for us.

"Thanks for waiting." I smiled.

"Today is your big day. Break a leg out there." Maki smirked.

"Of course. Today is the beginning of my path as a blooming evil flower." I nodded enthusiastically.

"Ooohh!! Good luck, [Name]." Yuuji clapped.

"You don’t make a sense as usual." Maki sweatdropped.

"Her IQ is being turned off." Nobara added.

"Let's go, Kikufuku or we'll be late for your big day." My back bumped with something.

"Ah. Satoru." I blinked as I looked up to him. Suguru and he are wearing a black suit today. "The happy ending is near." I grinned.

He blinked owlishly, "Okay, I am waiting, Kikufuku." He grinned. He slides his hand into mine, "But first, we are going to be late."

"Ah." I blinked. ~"~

We finally arrived at the party venue. "Scared?" My arm is hooked on his.

“Why would I? This is my party, is it not?” I blinked.

“True enough.” He chuckled.

I enter the party venue with my head held high. There's no need to be afraid or nervous. This is my own party. Not to mention I have support from my reliable friends. The hall quieted down as they stared at me. I walk from the entrance to my papa's side.

"Thank you for participating in this evening party I have hosted. As you know, today's party is to announce my heir. The successor of our famiglia will be my only daughter, Sawada [Name]." Papa declared.

The guests then clap their hands. I only smile while saying nothing. "Now, please enjoy the party." With that the party continued.

Some guests start approaching me while making small talk. Gauging your worth and forming connections. This is the true purpose of this kind of party. And, most of the connection they are after is actually not me. My family and Gojo's family. This is their true aim. Since that is the case, I will also not hold back on taking what can be used.

"Principessa." Yae whispered something to me.

"Sorry, I need to check on something. Please enjoy the party." I smiled and walked to the balcony, the one in the corner to take a breather. "Haaa…. Tiring." I sighed.

"Here. Grape juice." Satoru handed me a glass.

"Thank you. They seem to underestimate me not to be able to guess their motives." I sip the glass.

"You did a good job, Kikufuku." Satoru smirked.

"You told Yae to call me here, right? Thank you, Satoru." I rested my hands and head on the stone balcony, taking a side glance at him.

"Of course. We are your personal bodyguards today.” He grinned.

"Just for today?" I smiled amused.

"Well then, as long as you want." He smiled.

"Hehehe. You sure? Don't make a promise you can't keep, Satoru." I smiled, knowing he would prioritize heroine above everything after he began to realize his feelings for the heroine.

"You are doubting me, Kikufuku? How cruel~" He put on a faux hurt expression. I just look at him with a knowing smile. "Kikufuku?"

"Nothing.” I shook my head. “Then I will hold you to your promise then." I giggled lightly.

“Let’s go back. If the main character is missing too long. The search party will be employed.” Satoru extended his hand to me.

“Roger!” I laughed.

“Or maybe we should just go somewhere like this?” He casted a mischievous smirk to me.

“Hm?” I blinked owlishly.

“Come to think of it, I haven’t given you my present.” Satoru said suddenly.

“Present?” I tilted my head. ‘He prepared one? In the book, I think Yae said he gave me a bouquet of blooming roses.’

“Why do you look like it’s weird for me to prepare present for you?” He sighed.

“Is it flower?”

“…Nope.” He grinned.

“Then?”

“You curious?”

“Yep.” I nodded my head.

“Then let’s go!”

“Eh? Go where?”

“To get your present.” He cackled.

“Okay!” I nodded. ‘Rather than engaged in boring conversation with them, let’s just run away. Besides, all they talk is about Satoru anyway. Getting close to me as a bridge to Satoru. Somehow, it made me feel irritated. I am not that stupid.’

“Let’s go.” He easily jumped over the balcony and landed safely on the ground. Fortunately, the party hall is only on the second floor. With this kind of height, jumping down is not a problem, even if I am wearing a dress. “Kikufuku.” He stretched out his hands.

“Okay.” I took off my high heels, taking a bit of distance before I ran and jumped down. “Nice catch!” I laughed. “Eh? You are going to walk like this?” I blinked when I see no movement from him to put me down.

“Yep. It’s quicker this way.”

“More importantly, we came here by limo. Do you have a car here?”

“I do.” Satoru walked to the front gate, where someone is already waiting with a car.

“Boss.” He bowed and then opened the door to the co-diver seat. Satoru seats me down, put on my seatbelt and goes to the driver seat.

“Thanks.”

“Safe travel, Boss.” He smiled.

“Where are we going?” I asked when I noticed the familiar road.

“To your present of course.” He grinned.

“Isn’t this the way to home?” By home I mean Sawada mansion.

“Yep. Your present is waiting there.” He nodded.

The car finally comes to halt. “We are here!” he exclaimed excitedly. He leads me to my room. Inside my room, there is something that wasn’t here few hours ago. A fairly large crib, without legs in the size I can even sleep there comfortably.

“Is that my present?” I looked at him.

“Yep. Come and see him.”

“Him?” I took a peek inside the crib. There, in a bundle of big fluffy blanket and towels, a small snowy white furred kitten sleep. “So cute!!!” I exclaimed a little too loud. “Ah.” I quickly clamped my mouth shut in fear of waking it up.

The small kitten sniffs the air and opens its eyes. A pair blue eyes are staring back at me. “Ah.” It took my breath away. ‘They look similar.’ I extend my hand slowly to let him sniffs. The kitten sniffs a few times and licks my finger and then letting out a small meow. ‘Too cute!!!!’ I just want to take him and rub his cheek to mine.

I carefully lift him out from the crib. “Does he have a name?”

“Nope. He is just a few months old. He is quite intelligent and have been trained to potty. But, still haven’t given a name. You can give him one.”

“Really?!”

“Of course. This is the whole point of getting him for you.”

“Then, Toru. From now on your name is Toru.” I bopped his nose to mine. “Nyaaa…” he licked my nose.

“Let’s get along well, Toru.” I giggled at his response.

“Somehow… I regretted giving him as a present to you…”

“Sorry, what did you say?” I blinked.

“…No… nothing. I guess, as long as you are happy…” He sighed.

“Toru, say hi to Satoru.” I held him close to Satoru’s face. Toru lets out a small hiss and kicks him on the face. I quickly pull back, “Ah! Toru! You can’t do that!” I scolded.

“Nyaaa…” His ears dropped.

“Ah, sorry. I didn’t mean to sound too harsh.” I panicked. “Sorry.”

“Nyaaa.” He licked my lips.

“So cuteee!!!!” I rubbed his cheek to mine.

“Nyaaa…” He cried pitifully, pressing his paws to his stomach.

“Are you hungry?” I frowned. “Satoru what’s his diet?”

“I bought his diet, it should be on the kitchen.”

“Okay, I will go and get some. Wait for a moment, okay?” I kissed his nose and put him on the tatami.

“Nyaa!” With that I quickly ran out to the kitchen.

“Ah.” I walked back to the room. “Satoru.”

“Hm?” (The kitten and Gojo are having a glaring contest)

“Thank you for the gift. As expected, Satoru is the best.” I beamed and ran again to the kitchen. ~”~

“I am the best she said.” Gojo grinned smugly at the hissing cat.

“…grrr…” The cat turned his face away from him.

“Sorry for the wait!” [Name] came back with a small bowl of cat food and placed it in front of the kitten. The small kitten gives a small kitten lick to the content inside and starts eating slowly. “So cutee!” She gushed, completely forgotten the man beside her who is also carving for her attention.

“Tsk.” He clicked his tongue bitterly. Gojo was thinking giving her a cat with the same characteristics as him to remind her of him every day and this kitten is very intelligent. But maybe he should have chosen a less intelligent kitten after all. Well, there is this saying a little stupidity will make them look more adorable.

Of course, his Kikufuku is not stupid. It’s just she is a little too dense. Not that it bothers him. In fact, he is grateful. Because of this, she won’t realize if some unknown pests are making advance at her. It makes her adorable all the same. And as for those pests, he can just dispose of them if they are getting annoying and out of control. But, right now the most troublesome rival he wants to dispose is safely and perfectly under his Kikufuku’s protection. And he can’t do anything about it or else his Kikufuku will be sad. He doesn’t want that now, does he?

“Nyaaa!” Toru threw him a proud meow and took a glance at the sulking man.

“Hmph!” ‘This is war.’ He glared at the kitten.

‘Nyaaa!’ (Translation: ‘You are on!’)

“Is it my imagination or did I hear thunders?” [Name] tilted her head.

Entry 6

I got the best gift ever

Hidden entry 1

I sent my love rival to my Kikufuku’s door. Now I have to think of a way to win this love war. There’s a saying all is fair in love and war.

Chapter Text

Today is the day. The day where the heroine will meet Satoru. How did I know, you ask? Of course it’s from the book. The book stated he met the heroine when he was going to a xxx five star restaurant to meet with an allied family. He will stop on the road to take a call. Then, he and the heroine will meet up.

That’s why Yae and I skipped school today. I have to properly witness their first meeting and make sure everything is the same as the book. For the sake of his happy ending. I told Maki and Nobara that I have important business. They are surprisingly compliant this time. Maybe because I have a real serious face? Well, whatever.

“Come, heroine. I will attack your weak points precisely. So, you can have your happy ending.” I am fired up.

“Yae chop.” A hand chop landed perfectly on my head.

“Yae, why did you hit me?” I pouted, rubbing the sore spot.

“Shut up or we’ll get discovered. If Satoru-san discovered us skipping school, we’ll get lectured by Boss.” Yae rolled her eyes.

“…hai…” I answered sulkily.

“She’s here!” Yae whisper-yelled.

“Where?! Where?!” I asked frantically. ‘Finally, the moment I have been waiting for 13 years.’ Right now, we are in the bushes on the side road, spying on Satoru and the heroine's first meeting.

“There.” Yae directed my line of sight to a girl riding her bike. At the same time, Satoru gets out of his car, taking a call. The heroine is still enjoying the view around her without realizing she is about to crash. We wait with a bated breath.

Then, it happens. “Wha-please move!” She yelled. Satoru looks up from his phone just in time to see the bike crashed into his car. The heroine falls down and lets out a painful grunt. “Itta-ta-ta..”

"What a nice decoration." Satoru remarked sarcastically when he saw the dent on his car.

"Huh?" Heroine opened her eyes and finally looked at the damage.

"I am sorry!" She scrambled up as she yelled an apology. She bowed repeatedly, "I will definitely pay you later." She said.

"Do you know how much you need to pay?" Satoru asked, amused.

"Um…maybe 50.000 yen?" She blinked.

"Add 1 more zero." He smiled.

"500.000 yen?!" Her doe like eyes widened.

"Yep. So, how do you plan to pay me back?" He grinned.

"...I will think of a way. I might not be able to pay you right now. Please give me some time." She bit her lips.

"...okay… I will give you 2 months then. I am feeling generous right now." He smirked.

"Okay. Thank you." She flashed her smile to him. This is my number, you can call me if you need help.” She bows and leads her bike away. Her id has fallen down without being noticed.

"As expected from the heroine. She easily subdues Satoru." I nodded sagely. “The scenario is perfect. No different from the book. This is a good start.”

"…"

"What's wrong, Yae?"

"No… nothing at all. Let's get out of here." Yae ushered me.

"Okay." I nodded, just following her without complaint. We went back to our car, my chauffeur and also today's accomplice, Kiyotaka-san. “Let’s go back to school.”

“Yes, principessa.” He laughed good-naturedly. The drive to school is short. We managed to get back to school on lunch break.

“So, what did you do?” Maki asked.

“Satoru has met the heroine.” I told them excitedly.

“You mean the heroine that that clown will fall in love with? That girl really exist?” Nobara made a face.

“Of course. The heroine is the embodiment of perfection. Two lonely souls find comfort in each other. How wonderful. They will overcome every obstacle with the power of love and respect each other’s differences. I am on fire!!!” My eyes literally blazed.

“Lonely soul? Satoru is?” Maki made a disgusted face.

“Haaa… let’s say they did fall in love with each other. What about you?” Nobara frowned.

My hand freezes for a split second. “Me?” I blinked. “I will be fine. My only wish is for Satoru to have a happy ending. I am already satisfied with that.” I smiled genuinely.

“[Name]… you…”

“Ah, this looks delicious, give me one, Maki.” I took one of her side dishes.

“…Fine, let’s do it.” Nobara sighed.

“Hm?”

“Agreed. Let’s get this done and over with.” Maki sighed.

“You two are going to help me?” I asked.

“We are going to cooperate.” Maki said.

“Really? That’s very reassuring. We need to make sure everything is going according to the book.” I grinned.

“So, do you have any idea who the girl is?” Nobara asked.

“Her name is Yanagawa Aiko, she is 20 years old this year. She is a college student, majoring in finance. She is an orphan, so she survived by scholarships and part time jobs.”

“That’s all?” Maki frowned.

“Hehe. That’s just some basic info. Of course, I have done the background check.” I smiled proudly.

“At least, your IQ is functioning today.” Nobara remarked.

“So cruel!” I cried out.

“Yae.”

“Yes yes.” Yae took out a file from her folder. “Here.” She gave them the files.

“Hmm… No matter how I look at her, she is just a normal college girl with no ties to mafia whatsoever. Our clown of a Boss like this kind of girl?” Nobara looked at me with disbelief.

“There’s this saying, love crosses over all boundaries. And the opposite attracts.” I smiled.

“Opposite attracts, eh?” Nobara and Maki looked at me deadpanned. While Yae is sipping her tea. “Right?” Yae smiled.

“Why are you guys looking at me like that? Anyway, we will meet the heroine for the first time in the upcoming evening party. The CEO of Yumenosaki corp, specialized in women's cosmetics. Yumenosaki Junko’s birthday party.” I said.

“So, you mean Satoru brought her to a high-class party. Is he a sadist? No never mind, no need to answer. Satoru is a sadist. He brought a normal girl to a high-class party. Didn’t he just want to embarrass her?” Maki shook her head.

“According to the book. He did that on the whim, apparently, he wants a change of pace. So, he refused to escort me…. Well, I guess I have been attending parties with him every time that he is getting bored…?” I scratched my cheek. “Is he really getting bored with me?” I mumbled softly.

“What’s wrong, [Name]?” Nobara frowned.

“No. it’s nothing. Then, at the party. I will get angry at the heroine because she is Satoru’s date. Of course, I won’t become a third rate villainess who spills wine on her dress. Hehehe… as a first rate villainess, I will use my elegant choice of words as the sharpest weapon. Fight o!!!” I pumped my fist.

“Couldn’t the girl not agree to be his date?”

“She crashed into Satoru-san's car. And is owing a debt to him. Satoru-san can just tempt her to reduce the debt if she came with him as a date.” Yae stated.

“Well, it’s possible for our boss.” Nobara nodded, convinced.

“Just you wait, Heroine!! I will do my utmost best to harass you!!!” I yelled out to the sky.

“So noisy.” A loud thud ensued.

“Ittai! Yae, don’t smack my head.” I cried.

Entry 7

We met the heroine!!! Even though not face to face.

Chapter Text

According to the book. A week after the accident, Satoru will go to her house to give back her id card and ask (read: force) her to attend the evening party as his date. If I remember correctly, because she is the only girl that can hold a conversation while looking him straight in the eyes which he found somewhat refreshing.

So our mission today, of course, is tailing Satoru. I need to make sure he goes to her house. “Kikufuku, I am going home first.” Satoru called out to me. He has finished talking with papa it seems.

“You are going home now?” I looked up from playing with Toru. It’s just 7 o’clock. Usually, he will stay until late at night.

“You don’t want me to go?” He smirked.

“No no no no. Of course not.” I shook my head vehemently. “You can go home now. In fact, you should go home now.” I said quickly. ‘Is it my imagination or his mood suddenly turned worse?’ “Satoru?” I blinked.

I was suddenly pulled into a hug. “I need to try harder.” I heard him mumble something along this line.

“I will go home then. Don’t think of some strange things, okay?” he patted my head.

“Okay. I won’t think of some strange things.” I nodded. “Toru, say goodbye to Satoru.” I called my kitten. Toru looks up from his toy and turns his head away. “Toru.” I put my hands on my hips.

“Nyaaaa…” Toru rolled, showing his belly to me.

“Too cute!!!”

“Tsk…damn cat…”

“Hm? What did you say, Satoru?”

“Nothing. Good night, Kikufuku.” He grinned.

After making sure he has gone. I ran to Yae’s room, “Yae!!!”

“I know I know. Let’s go.” Yae draped a jacket and all set.

“Be good, Toru.” I kissed his forehead and set him down in his crib. Today’s accomplice is Ijichi-san. “Let’s go Ijichi-san, before we lose them.” I said excitedly as we sat down.

“Okay, principessa.” Ijichi-san smiled lightly.

With a low-key black car, we tail our target. As expected, he didn’t return home. Satoru goes to the heroine's house. The heroine lives in a small apartment with low rent. He just enters her house like he owned it. The heroine should be on her way home. Surprise has been waiting for her inside her own apartment.

Right after the heroine entered her room, a scream of surprise was heard. The apartment walls were quite thin, we can hear her scream just fine. The heroine is swearing at the unknown intruder then quiets down. ‘Does the heroine have this kind character?’ I creep slowly to the door, trying to eavesdrop their conversation.

“How do you find my address?”

“Your ID card.”

“Huh? How come you have my ID card?”

“It fell from your pocket. And I was kindly giving it back to you. Is this how you treat your guests?”

“You were breaking into my house. Be grateful I haven’t called the police. Can’t you just call me first if you are going to visit?”

“What’s the fun in doing that?”

“So, why are you here? State your busi-“ They quieted down again. I want to peek inside, but I will definitely be discovered. So this is the most I could do. “Sorry, then I am going to make tea. Please wait for a while.” Her tone turned sweeter.

‘Why does it sound like it’s forced out? Never mind. This is what she said to him in the book.’ I focused on listening again.

“Thank you for giving back my ID. I am thankful I don’t need to make another one.”

“Now, you owe me a favor. I did trouble myself by bringing it here.”

“Of course. I promised I will help you. And about the car repair, I still need some time to gather the funds.”

“Well, I have a proposal.”

“Proposal?”

“Yep. I will be attending an evening party next week. And I need a date.”

‘This is it!!!!!’

“Does that mean you want me to go as your date?”

“At least your brain is working.”

“I don’t have the time and dress.”

“No worries, I will prepare the dress. You just need to come to the party venue I will send you later. If you agree, I will reduce the debt. Of course, the dress is not going to be in your tab.”

The heroine doesn’t speak for a while. “…Okay… I understand. I will just need to show up there right?”

“Yes. That’s all you need to do.”

“Okay.”

“Then, my business here is over. I will send the address to you later.”

With that, I quickly rushed back to my car. “So, how was it?”

“Perfect.” I gave Yae thumbs up. ~”~

"You sure are enjoying this." She stated.

"Of course." I nodded my head excitedly. "I mean Satoru will finally go on the road of a happy ending. Of course I am excited." I babbled.

"I see. As long as you are happy."

"I need to do my own preparation for the upcoming evening party."

"So, who will be your escort then?"

"Suguru agreed."

"Heee…" ~"~

Finally, the time has come. The first evening party I attended with other escorts except Satoru. "Are you alright?" Suguru asked.

"More than fine. I am fired up." I answered.

"...I am starting to feel sorry for him…"

"Hm? Feeling sorry for who?" I tilted my head.

"No… no one. Let's go."

"Okay."

As expected, we drew a lot of attention. Because of my escort. While there are murmurs of surprise, most of them are gleeful gossip.

But most older business men only stay silent. Even though today is not Satoru, my escort is still his right-hand man. Which means, I am still being valued by him.

Group of girls from allied families crowded around me. Of course they are asking why the sudden change.

"Satoru will be late today. So, I came here first." I smiled.

"I see. As I thought, there's no way he will suddenly change his date." They sighed.

'He will. I wonder how surprised they will be.' I smiled without saying anything. We chat for a while and then I excuse myself to meet up with Yae.

"He should be here soon." Yae said.

"Yosh! Do I look okay? Is there anything out of place?"

"You look fine."

"I need to be in my perfect form to clash with the heroine."

"Good luck. I will be rooting for you."

"Thanks."

Then the door opens again, a familiar snowy-white haired man wearing a white suit is entering the hall with a pretty woman wearing a white dress. My eyes widened at their sight. 'As expected from the heroine. She can pull anything off.' Her dress is hugging her figure nicely, as if it was made for her.

Now, the whole hall gasps in surprise. Some of them even sneak a glance at me to see my reaction. I managed to hide my excited face with my trained poker face. They quieted down as the pair walked inside.

Satoru is clearly escorting her like a true gentleman. Her arm is on his elbow, while her eyes are full of caution, she still manages to smile to approaching guests.

Their eyes locked onto mine and they walked towards me. "Kikufuku." Satoru grinned.

"Hello, Satoru. Who is this nice lady?" I looked at her while smiling. 'Heroine, the heroine is here!!!!!'

"Ah. She is my date for today."

"Is that so? What's your name?" I smiled.

"Y-yes. My name is Yanagawa Aiko. Nice to meet you." She bowed.

"Oh my, there's no need to bow." I giggled lightly. "Today, you are his date. Have more confidence. Not many people can catch his attention."

"I…I am only here because of-"

"Whatever the reason is, right now you are the most sought out person in this hall. I suggest you speak a little less and just stand quietly. Just in case they will use your own words against you." I smiled, taking a glass of grape juice from the waiter. "Now, if you will excuse me." I smiled and walked away. When I walk past her, I can see her hands are clenched to fists. She must be feeling really humiliated.

'I did good right? I said all the things from the book. This should be okay. Hahaha! As expected, I am born to be villainess.' A smile crept onto my lips. I find Yae in the corner talking to Maki and Nobara.

"Yae Yae Yae Yae. See, how was it? I did good right? I delivered the whole dialogue perfectly. As expected, I am born to be a villainess." I said excitedly.

"I guess so. Now, this should be the time she escapes from the crowd and meets with Suguru-san. Suguru-san will say something nice to her to cheer her up." Yae sighed.

The heroine then walks out from the hall alone. "What are you going to do?" Maki frowned.

"Stalk her of course."

"...You sure it was a good idea?" Nobara blinked.

"Perfect." I grinned.

"Whatever you do, don't show yourself up. Or else she will know you were acting." Yae reminded.

"Of course!" I nodded. Then off I go to stalk our heroine. Hiding behind a tree, I watch the heroine sit alone by the fountain. Suguru comes searching for her and sends her home after cheering her up.

'There it is!!!!' My eyes sparkled excitedly. The heroine is talking to Suguru, quite animatedly I might add. "...The atmosphere seems different from the book…?"

Rather than Suguru cheering her up, it's more like Suguru doesn't have a choice but to listen to her until she is finished. At least, from his expression. "What are they talking about?" I crept closer.

Suddenly an arm sneaks itself around my waist. My back hit someone's chest as I was pulled back. "What are you doing, Kikufuku?"

"!!!Sa-"

"Ssshh…" Satoru shushed me with his finger on my lips. "They will hear us." He whispered.

I nod quietly, "Why are you here, Satoru?" I asked in hushed tone.

"Because you were missing. Do you know how lonely I was, Kikufuku?" He pouted.

"But you have heroine." I furrowed my brows.

"...I prefer my Kikufuku over her obviously."

"You can't, Satoru. You have to be with her to get your happy ending. I will work hard too." I scolded.

"But, Kikufuku, you are the villainess right? Shouldn't you stick to me every time? Your mission is to interfere with me and the heroine. That's why you should stay with me every time."

"...This makes sense." I have just realized this important thing.

"See."

"Okay, I will stick close with you." I nodded seriously. His grin is back. "But…"

"What's the matter?"

"If she is not your date, how will she enter the evening party then?" I mumbled.

"Don't worry. She can be Suguru's date."

"I see!"

"Let's get back to the party. Yae must be searching for you."

"Ah. I think I have gone too long." *shiver* Goosebumps started appearing on my skin.

"Kikufuku, you should take care of yourself more. How come you are wearing such a thin dress, this is still spring." Satoru frowned as he took off his suit and draped it on my shoulder.

"The maids chose it for me. I think this is pretty." I slid my arms to the sleeves. "Too long." I have sweater paws.

"Of course it is. Kikufuku is always pretty wearing everything." He patted my head. "Let's head inside."

"What about the heroine?"

"Suguru will handle it. No worries."

"Oh. Okay." I nodded. "By the way, Satoru. I have been thinking for a long time. As expected, you smell nice, like a wisteria flower." I giggled.

"~~~~" Satoru suddenly covered his lower half of face and then squatted down.

"Satoru?"

"Kikufuku, you can't say that to anyone but me."

"Hm?" I tilted my head. "I am saying this because Satoru really smells nice." I took a whiff of his sleeves.

"...." Satoru is mumbling something incoherent.

"What's wrong, Satoru?" "!!!" I was swooped into his arm.

"Let's go back like this."

"Eeeh?? No way. This is embarrassing."

"This is your punishment, Kikufuku."

Entry 8

I finally made my debut as a real villainess

Hidden Entry 2

I think not only me, but all the members of our family are also starting to feel sorry for him which is once in a life time phenomena

Chapter Text

After our first meeting, I shouldn’t be meeting with the heroine until after they have their first date. When they attend the evening party together after that, will be our second showdown. But, unlike the first time where Satoru left her alone. This time, he will shield her. And then, a lot of people begin to back away from the Sawada Family.

I, who finally became the Boss at 18 will then call my family members to harass the heroine every day. Even so, the heroine will preserve. She didn’t tell this harassment to Satoru. He found out by himself. And then we will have a big fight.

The other members of the family try to fix our relationship by taking us to play in a villa. Who would have thought the housekeeper for hire is the heroine. I am pissed, then my harassment will begin again. Still, the heroine endured all of it. Then in the clear night sky, she is taking a walk to cheer herself up. Satoru found her and they will have their first kiss under the starry sky.

After the first evening party, they will have bonding time. Satoru should be taking her out to eat at a fancy dinner or buying a dress for her or whatever. Should be… so, why is he still here, in the Sawada mansion, in my room?

“Satoru?”

“What?” Satoru pulled the cat toy just as Toru was about to reach it, making the kitten hisses at him.

“Shouldn’t you have something to do?”

“What’s more important than spending time with my Kikufuku?”

“…but you were supposed to spend time with the heroine…” I mumbled.

“Kikufuku, you wrote the wrong answer.” Satoru pointed out my homework.

“Eh? But I have calculated it more than once.”

“Let me see.” He shuffled closer to me. “You got this part wrong. It should be like this. Give me your pencil.”

“Okay.” Satoru then corrected the wrong part. “Ah. No wonder I feel like something is off.” I nodded in understanding.

“Nyaaa!!!” Toru swatted his hand away with his paws.

“Toru, be good!” I scolded.

“Nyaaa….”

“Satoru was helping me do my homework. Don’t be mean to him.”

“Nyaaa….” His ears dropped, looking pitiful.

“So naughty.” I bopped his nose, letting out a small sigh.

“Kikufuku, you are not playing fair.” Satoru whined.

“Eh?”

“You haven’t paid me your attention.”

“But I am doing homework.” I blinked.

“You are still giving your attention to Toru.” He scowled.

“….” I looked at them openly having a glaring contest. “Satoru.”

“Hm?”

“Good boy.” I gave him a pat on the head. As expected, his hair is still as fluffy as ever.

“There he is, Satoru-san.” Yae entered my room. “…Did I interrupt something?”

“No at all. What’s wrong, Yae?” I giggled.

“There is something I don’t understand. So, I thought why not just ask Satoru-san?” Yae put down her homework on the table.

“Which part?”

“This part.” Yae showed him her homework.

“Oh. This is easy. You just need to…”

“Geee….” I stared at them, ignoring Toru’s pawing. “Suspicious…”

“What’s wrong, [Name]?”

“You two… are you hiding something from me?” I asked suspiciously.

“....” They blinked.

“We are not having an affair. If that’s what you want to ask.” Yae said nonchalantly.

“I am not having an affair.” Satoru shook his head.

“No… that’s not it.” I sweatdropped. “I feel like you two conspired something without me knowing.” I pouted. “Besides, Yae won’t be interested in any other man aside from Megumi.”

"Why did you suddenly ask about conspiring?" Yae quoted.

"Yae usually will ask Megumi through phone." I frowned.

"I guess, but since Satoru is here, why not?"

"As I thought, it's suspicious."

"Then why don't you look at my book?" Yae pushed her book to mine, amused at the whole thing.

I look at her book which clearly showed numbers and questions. I can't seem to find a fault in this. But my gut feeling is telling me they are hiding something.

“The two of us aren’t conspiring anything. Rather, you should turn on your IQ forever, not only at times. We are starting to feel sorry for him.” Yae snorted.

“Feeling sorry for who?”

“…Never mind. I guess it’s fun seeing this unfold.” Yae smiled.

“Hm?” I tilted my head, not understanding anything. ~”~

Since we can’t skip school too much, I can’t spy on their progress, much to my dismay. “Tanaka. Is Tanaka absent today?” I glance at the empty seat in the classroom. “This kid… Does he really want to graduate or not?” The teacher grumbled and resumed his roll-calling.

“Hey! Hey! I heard Tanaka-kun got involved in some kind of shady business.”

“Eh? You sure? That’s scary.”

“Yes. I heard-“

“Okay, stop talking. We are going to start the lesson.” ~”~

“What’s wrong, [Name]? Why are you spacing out like this?” Nobara asked.

“Are you regretting getting the heroine together with Satoru? Should we end this now?” Maki sighed.

“No. it’s not that.” I shook my head. “Yae, according to the book, when is their date?”

“Next Sunday. You are going to stalk them, aren’t you?”

“Of course. This is their first date, you know. I won’t miss it.” I nodded. “But…”

“But…?”

“Something is bothering me…"

"What is?"

"Sorry, I need to check on something." I quickly put away my lunch and ran out from rooftop. I quickly search for my two girl classmates that were talking about Tanaka being involved in shady business.

There shouldn't be any shady business in Sawada's territory. "There they are. Tachibana-san!" I called out.

"Sawada-san, what's wrong?"

"Just now in the classroom, you said something about Tanaka being involved in shady business."

She flinches and clamps my mouth. "Ssshhh!!! I will tell you, but not here." She looked at left and right. She pulled in into a corner and started talking.

"I am not sure myself. But I overheard some delinquents from second year saying something about Tanaka involved in selling drug."

"Drug?" My knitted my brows.

"Yes. Tanaka only has his mother and 3 siblings. With only his mother's income, feeding them all is quite difficult. That's why he has part time job. I overheard them offering him an easy money job. Delivering stuff. Judging by their tone that stuff is bad thing. So, I put two and two together." She finished.

'Drugs selling in our territory? They have guts.'

"So, do you know which delinquent?"

"They usually hanging around the secluded backyard near waste incinerator… Sawada-san, don't get involved with them."

"Don't worry. I was just curious. I won't get involved with them."

"As long as you understand. Then, please don't tell anyone else. I don't want to get involved."

"No worries. I understand. Thank you." I smiled. 'I should check it out.'

"[Naaaaaammmmmeeeeee]" Someone tapped my shoulder while letting out some scary noise.

"!!!!" My heart almost jumped out from my ribcage. "Yae~ don't scare me like that."

"What are you planning to do?" She looked real scary with one of her eyes shined like that.

"Something is going on in our turf." I said. In instant her face turns serious. "Drug dealer." I whispered.

"Details."

"Let's go on the rooftop." ~"~

I retell the story I got from Tachibana-san. "We should report this to Boss." Yae suggested.

"Not yet. This is only a rumor. The drug is only her speculation. We can't carelessly move with this." I shook my head.

"You are saying."

"Gonna get some info from our kouhais." I smiled brilliantly.

"Do it in moderation." Yae sighed.

"Should we tell our bastard boss?"

"No need. This is in Sawada's territory. Besides, he needs to prepare for his upcoming first date. I am gonna finish this quickly and spy on them." I grinned.

"...You know, this is the first time in my life that I actually feel sorry for him." Maki said.

"Agreed." Nobara nodded. ~"~

"Ano… excuse me." I called out to the delinquents in the backyard.

"Oh? What's this? A chick is looking for us." They laughed vulgarly and started approaching me in circle. They do some cat-call and whistle.

"What do you have for us?" Delinquent A looked at me up and down.

"I heard you have an easy money job delivering stuff. You see I am in real need in money. Could you introduce it for me?" I smiled.

"Ah. That. Of course. But…" Delinquent B licked his lips.

"...That girl seems familiar…" Delinquent C murmured.

"I think I so too...Ah, isn't she the famous Sawada [Name]." Delinquent D nodded his head. "Oh, that popular chick. I think I heard my brother said something about her."

"What did he say?"

"Never cross Sawada."

"What does he-"

"Arrrghh!!!! My hand! My hand is broken!!!" Delinquent A yelled in agony as I twisted his hand.

"I was asking nicely. Why couldn't you answer nicely." I smiled darkly.

"You little bitch!" I kicked delinquent A and squatted down, stretch my foot out and swipe his feet. Delinquent B magnificently tumbles down.

"You two want to join in?" I smiled at the C and D.

"We are sorry." They bowed down pale faced. ~"~

"I see. So, the one that introduced the job is called Watanabe Hideo. So, where does he usually loiter around?"

"In...in the shopping district. He asked us to recruit people. We got 10.000 yen in cash per people we recruited."

"So, how many have you recruited?" My eyes narrowed.

"3 people. The first one is Takeda Akio, our classmates, the second one is Yamada Jiro, a freshman, and the last is Tanaka Goro, a third year senpai."

"You guys, do you know what kind of stuff they delivered?"

"We don't know." They shook their head.

"There's a chance that thing is a drug."

"Wh-what? That couldn't be!!!" Delinquent A sputtered.

"They must be saying something, this is not a dangerous stuff, just some adult stuff." I rolled my eyes.

"That's right!!!" Delinquent B exclaimed. "That's why we thought it's a…" He trailed off, not daring to complete the sentence.

"Anyway, don't get involved with him anymore. For the time being avoid shopping district. Don't play outside after school. Stay at home." I warned.

"Then, what will happen to those three?"

"I will think of something." I said.

"Understood! Sawada-san!!!"

"Okay, off you go."

"Thank you very much!!! Sawada-san!!!!" They gave me 90-degree bows. After they have gone, I pull my phone out. "Yae, find out who is Watanabe Hideo, he likes to loiters around the shopping district." ~"~

I got his file few days later. "Watanabe Hideo, 35 years old. Fired from his last job 6 months ago. Has a wife and 2 kids. Getting out from his house at 7 just like when he was working and went home at 5. In other words, his wife and kids still don't know him being fired from his job."

"Heee… this means he is a lackey."

"Indeed." Yae nodded.

"Let's greet this Watanabe-san then." I smiled.

"Shouldn't we tell Boss?"

"No need, no need. I will be fine. This is papa we are talking about. He might have known I am up to something. Since he didn't say anything, means he is entrusting this to me. I can't let him down." I said.

"When your IQ started working. You really look like a mafia heiress."

"I am a mafia heiress." I pouted.

"Yes yes. So, what's the plan?"

"I am going to get into the business."

"...alone?"

"Yep. For now."

"For now?"

"I will have someone accompany me, preferably girl. Yae will stand by here."

"Okay, Michi should be the best choice."

"I leave that to you. Now, I should get ready for the shopping district." I smiled. ~"~

"What should I do? The money is not enough…" I looked at the measly sum of money on my palm.

"Ojou-chan, are you in need of money?" Suddenly a middle-aged man approached me.

"...I am…" I fidgeted around, feeling nervous.

"Is that so? I have a great paying job for you. Do you want to try it?" He smiled kindly.

"What kind of job?" I asked excitedly. "Can I bring my friend too? My friend is also short of money, and I will feel less nervous if she is with me." I said.

"Of course." He nodded.

I pull out my phone to call Michi. "Michi, where are you right now? I met a kind ojii-san. He said he has a great paying job. Do you want to try it? Eh, what kind of job? Well…" I looked at the ojii-san.

"Oh, it's a really easy job. You just need to serve drink to customer." He said.

"We will become a waitress. Oh? Okay. I will ask him." I close the speaker on the phone. "Ojii-san. My friend also interested in this job. Can we discuss the detail in xxx cafe? My friend is already there."

Ojii-san seems to think for a moment before he agreed. "Great! Let's go right now." ~"~

We have arrived in the xxx cafe Michi's at. This is one of our branches. All of the people inside are my subordinates. I sit beside Michi and ojii-san sat in front of us.

"Now, let's talk about business." My whole demeanor changed. "The job you offered, that is making high school girl into illegal sex industry. Is that right?"

His face paled. "Wh-what are you talking about? It's just as a waitress serving drink." He stuttered.

"Serving drink as a waitress in a night club, eh? I am not that stupid. And there's also delivering drug into the club using a high school student. One of my classmates are involved in this, Tanaka Goro. I trust you remember this name."

"I...I don't know what are you talking about. If you don't want the job, you can just say no. There are a lot of people who want this job." He got up from his seat.

A click and he obediently sit back down. "That's the problem. Someone is messing in my territory. We don't deal with drugs, human trafficking or illegal sex industry. We are a law-abiding citizens." I smiled at him not minding how he was held at gunpoint by Michi.

"Who-who are you…?" He trembles, his whole body is sweating.

"Sawada. I am a Sawada."

"Sawada?"

"You seem not to know what Sawada signify. The mastermind behind you must be thinking Sawada is quite stupid." I laughed.

"I don't know what are you talking about?" His eyes darted around.

"Yep. You don't know at all." I pulled out another file with a photo attached. "Did your family knew you were doing this kind of things?" I narrowed my eyes.

"You-"

"You have daughter too. You should know what's the parents feeling that their daughters being dragged into this kind of sickening job. Once they are in, they can't go back. You think just because you are an employee, you won't be targeted. What a load of crap. The moment your daughter hit 16, they will definitely target her."

"I..I...I don't know what should I do anymore!!!" He broke under pressure. Then he started to rant about his life. How his luck is not good and he is struggling to make an end meet.

"Tell me about your boss, or the one that offered you this job. I will clean up the rest."

"But my family…"

"Don't worry, your family right now is under Sawada's protection." I assured him.

"Really?"

"Yep. I am not lying. Right now, some of my subordinates are around them."

"Then…"

"You can rest easy and talk."

"Thank you…. Thank you very much…" Ojii-san confessed he really felt guilty dragging innocent high schooler into this. But he needs to feed his family and he was also threatened. He told us the name of the club and the man who offered him the job. ~"~

"Did you get all of them?"

"Yes." Yae handed me a stack of papers. "The head is Ito Kenzo. A member of yakuza."

"Oh." I quirked my brow.

"30 years old. Right hand man of Suzuki Nobuo from Suzuki household."

"You mean he is from that Suzuki household?"

"Yep. The old generation of yakuza in the northern part. Gojo Family take over after they declined. Ito Kenzo is from the branch family, he has a strange ambition to revive Suzuki yakuza."

"I see, with Satoru over there as a boss, there’s no crack to penetrate. That’s why he targets here. Is he trying to weaken the alliance between us, or just plain trying to provoke us? What an idiot. Just because papa is lenient letting him setting his club here doesn’t mean he will accept all his conducts. More importantly, papa is using this to test me. I need to clean up real nice.” I smiled.

Papa may look like a nice neighboring ojii-san. But when he is angry… blood bath will happen. I am no stranger seeing blood. Rather than mafia, our family is originally a vigilante group. Though we dabbed into underground many generations ago. it’s until papa’s rein that we stopped doing any outright illegal stuff, namely drugs, human trafficking, killing without any valid reason. Forced and illegal sex industry is something we never had a hand on, not even when our family starting to enter the underground.

Around the neighborhood, papa is known as troubleshooter or something like that. ‘If you have problems you can ask Sawada to help’ is the famous line. In short, we are known as protector around our territory. So, we usually clean up this kind of under surface trouble neatly without alerting citizens. We do tell the police though. Papa has his connection deep inside the police after all.

“Let’s call Suzuki elder first.” I smiled.

“Understood.” ~”~

“Principessa. We got all of their movement marked.” Mei-san smiled.

“Thank you, Mei-san.”

“Ito Kenzo will go to their warehouses every Sunday. He will conduct an inspection on his goods, so to speak.” Nanamin said in distaste.

“He has a bad hobby.” Shoko rolled her eyes.

“Right now, there is 8 high school girls are forced into sex illegal industry. As for the boys who deliver their drugs. They will also be there for the inspection. There are total of 5 boys. All of them are in different warehouses. They were separated so they can’t work together to escape.”

“Their business has just started. Sadly, I am going to end it before it bloomed.” I smiled darkly. “He dared to do something we loathe in our territory. We need to teach him a lesson. And Yae, send someone with video camera to tail Satoru and heroine, okay. I want to personally spy on them, but this takes priority.”

“Yes, principessa.” Yae bowed.

“Aside from the main nightclub, does he have another?” I asked.

“No. And We have gathered enough men to surround all of them.” Reki-san said.

“How about the police?”

“They will be on standby. The will charge in after we finished our business.” Reki-san answered.

“Okay, I am going to greet Ito Kenzo. Reki-san and Mikoto-san will take charge for the other warehouses.” I giggled. “No one will escape, is that clear?”

“Yes! Principessa!” ~”~

Sunday, on a certain public warehouses.

“Hoo, so you store your goods here.” I commented as I strolled in the warehouses.

“Who are you!!!” all of the guards all pointed their guns to us.

“Lower down your guns. Don’t you know who she is. She is Sawada heiress.” Ito Kenzo frowned at his subordinate.

“Hmmm… you know who I am. What a surprise.” I remarked.

“Of course. In a way, I am doing a business in your territory. Of course, I should know who is the owner is.” He smiled.

“Then, you should know we didn’t do this kind of business.” I smiled.

“I know. But sooner or later you will have dabbed in this side. Besides, if I remember correctly, right now there is someone new that Gojo heir interested in.” he smirked.

‘Oh, he is using this against me.’ “The information sure travels fast.” I chuckled.

“I am a business man. Of course, information is the most vital thing.” He laughed.

“So, what’s the relation of Gojo heir having a woman by his side.” I quirked my brow, looking amused.

“You didn’t know anything at all, Sawada princess. You and Gojo’s heir are perfect match. But then suddenly a normal ordinary girl with no background snatched your partner away. Don’t you feel angry?”

“…”

He takes my silence as his green light to continue. “How about this? We help you to dispose her from his side. And you let we do our business. It’s a win win situation.”

“Heh… Hehehe…” I giggled. “You seem more idiotic than I thought.” I tried to hold my laughter. Even my subordinates are trembling with laughter.

“You-“

“As you have said, I am Sawada heiress. If I want to dispose someone, I just need to lift a finger. There’s no need to stain my hands with blood. More importantly, I don’t need to use this kind of lowly method. I am a first rate (villainess) you know, don’t lump me with the likes of you, third rate (villain).” I smiled mockingly.

“This little bitch!” My subordinates pointed their gun to them. “Kill them, let them know how terrifying Suzuki yakuza is!!!” The brawl is on. The sound of gunshot and screams are echoing in the warehouses. I haven’t made a move, just staring at Ito Kenzo. He quickly pulls out a gun from his waist holster and pointed it to me. But before he could pull the trigger, another loud gunshot echoes.

“Arrhh…My hand…” His gun fell down to the floor along with blood dripping from his hands. One of my subordinates quickly seize him, pushing him to the floor.

“Principessa, we finished capturing all, including the other warehouses.” Yae said.

“Okay.” I nodded smiling. I walk to him while still smiling. “Sorry, but I need to end your business before it bloomed. We finished raiding all of your warehouses. Including the nightclub. Suzuki yakuza is really finished now.”

“No!!!! We won’t. We will rise again.” He screamed, his eyes bloodshot.

“No.” I shook my head. “It’s finished. Your group can actually rise again. But you just have to use this kind of method. Suzuki elder is disappointed in you. You have violated their codes.” I said coldly.

“No no… no. It can’t be…. It’s all because of Sawada and Gojo!!!” He snarled. “I won’t!” He struggled free from his captor and rushed to me with a knife.

“Principessa!”

“So foolish.” I dodged the knife easily and deliver a knee kick right into his stomach. He falls down to his knees. “Restrain him well.”

“Yes!!”

“It’s the police!! Hold up your hands!!!” Numbers of police stormed in to the warehouses.

“If this isn’t Sawada’s heiress. You have done a good job.” Commissioner Takahashi smiled.

“Commissioner Takahashi. I am glad you are here. I will leave the rest to you.” I smiled.

“Of course. I am always thankful for you guys quick work.”

“By the way, the victims…”

“There’s no need to worry. They are all will be into therapy. Fortunately, most of them didn’t suffer from abuse. We have also confiscated the drugs from other warehouses.”

“I prefer to burn it actually.”

“Sadly, we need that as court evidence.” He sighed. “I will do what I can.”

“Okay. I will leave that to you. We are going home first.” I nodded.

“Otsukaresama, Sawada-sama!!!!” he saluted.

“Thanks.” I waved without looking back. “I need to quickly go to spy their date.” I mumbled. ~”~

Entry 9

I am doing my job as mafia heiress

Chapter Text

“Why do you turn off your IQ suddenly?” Yae sighed as she bandaged my sprained ankle. “I was stupid for thinking you were cool.”

“So cruel! I just slipped, okay? This doesn’t have anything to do with my IQ.”

“How the hell you slipped on the clean shiny smooth stairs is beyond me?” Yae rolled her eyes.

“It’s running in our genes. Papa was also clumsy back then. Reborn-san told me.” I pouted.

“Boss’ mentor. Ah, he did say something like that.” Yae blinked. “So, what are you going to do now? Still going to spy?”

“Yep.” I nodded.

“Kikufuku!!!” The door slid open suddenly.

“Satoru?” I blinked. Satoru is breathing hard and sweating. Even his suit was off, his eyes panicked as he scanned me. “You are hurt!” He strode to me.

“I will leave you two alone.” Yae quickly left.

“Just sprained my ankle. No biggie.” I laughed.

He quickly pulls me to a hug. “I am just glad you are not hurt.” He mumbled. “By the way…” He pulled back. “Why didn’t you tell me?”

“Tell you what?”

“The raid. You went on a raid alone. Do you know how dangerous it is?! What if you got hurt?!”

“But today is your date. I can’t interrupt it.” I pouted. “I am not alone though, Yae and the others are with me.”

“Who cares about the date?! You are dealing with Suzuki yakuza. You should have told me. They are from my turf.”

“But they deal drug and illegal sex industry here in Sawada’s turf. Of course as a Sawada heiress I have to clean it up.”

“You should have consulted me first.”

“Why are you angry? Is it because I interrupted your date? I am sorry. I didn’t mean to.” I mumbled.

“I am not angry about that!! I am angry about… forget it. Since you don’t want to admit it, I won’t say it.” He grabbed his suit and left.

“…Why is he angry?” I frowned.

“Satoru-san is angry at you? What a rare sight.” Yae commented as she entered my room.

“I also don’t know…” I shook my head.

“What did you say to him?”

“I just say sorry I interrupted his date with the heroine.”

“You seriously said that?! No wonder he is angry.” Yae looked at me as if I am an idiot.

“But why? Sooner or later I will also deal with this kind of thing. I can’t always hide behind papa or let Satoru do my share of this.” I pulled my knees up to my chest.

“…I know you mean well… but, this time it’s completely your fault. Satoru-san was telling you to tell him not because he will clean it up for you.” Yae sighed.

“Then…?”

“Think for yourself. This is a nice chance to think about your actions thus far.” Yae patted my head and left me alone. ~”~

“Our clown boss is being weirdly easily irritable these few days. Do you finally dump him, [Name]?” Nobara asked.

“I don’t.” I shook my head. “It’s just…” I retold the event from a previous encounter.

“I see. I agree with Yae. This time it’s your fault.” Maki said.

“This is the first time I took the Boss' side. This is your fault.” Nobara nodded.

“I don’t understand… Yae said Satoru was telling me to tell him because he will clean it up for me. Then, what does he want?” I furrowed my brows.

“…[Name].”

“Yes?”

“If Satoru suddenly went missing for a while without telling you and then suddenly came back like nothing happened. What will you feel?”

“I will be angry, because he didn’t tell me where he was going. He is going to make me worry him to death.” I answered. “Ah…” I finally realized it.

“There's your answer.” Maki patted my head.

“I need to apologize.”

“He is out for overseas business.” Nobara said.

“Oh…” My smile dropped. “When is he going to come back?”

“Not sure. He didn’t say.”

“I see…” I nodded slowly. ~”~

“Nyaaaa!!!” Toru pawed me for attention.

“Ah, sorry Toru.” I smiled sheepishly at him. It has been a week since the last time I saw Satoru. There’s no mail or phone call from him at all. Usually, he will call me at least 3 times a day and bombard my mailbox.

“Nyaaa….” Toru licked my cheek.

“Toru, it seems like Satoru hates me now.” I smiled sadly. “I sent him a message, but there’s no reply. When I called him, it’s just straight to his voicemail.” I sighed. “Is he avoiding me now?”

I leave a message in hope of he will call me back, but he hasn’t called back. I try to call him one more time, “Hello, Kikufuku. I am busy at the moment. I will absolutely call you back later. Oh, and tell me if you want souvenirs. I will get it for you.” His cheery voicemail greeted me.

 What should I do, Toru?” I plopped down to my futon.

“Nyaaa…” Toru crawled to settle himself beside my pillow.

“But this is fine too…” I mumbled. “If he hates me, this will be a lot easier… just that outcome… I don’t want that outcome to become reality. Anything but that…” I mumbled sleepily as I fell asleep.

Entry 10

I have my first fight with Satoru

Somewhere on earth

“I am surprised you lasted this long without making a phone call to [Name]-chan.” Suguru commented.

“Shut up!” Satoru retorted. “I am trying. I am already exhausted dealing with those monkeys. And on top of that, I can’t hear my Kikufuku’s voice.” He whined.

“Why don’t you just call her then.” Suguru laughed.

“My phone broke. That damn monkey’s fault. Fortunately, I backed up all the messages I got from Kikufuku and of course all my albums too. I will buy a new phone after we get back to Japan.” He sulked.

“You can just say you were worried. [Name]-chan didn’t tell you because you might clean it up in her place. She must be feeling very confused as to why were you so angry.” Suguru sighed.

“You said it like that, but you also didn’t tell her the reason I am angry.” Satoru rolled her eyes.

“Well yeah. I also want her to realize we are also worrying about her, even though she is perfectly capable of disposing of some trash. She didn’t tell us because she thinks it’s nothing to worry about. But we just can’t help but worry about her. Especially when she didn’t say anything to us.”

"If she said sorry for worrying us, I wouldn't be angry anymore. Instead she…"

"Pfft…" Suguru's shoulders trembled.

"Don't laugh!"

"I can't help it. This is too funny. She said… I am sorry for ruining your date. Ahahahaha!" Suguru finally howled in laughter.

"That Kikufuku of mine. Sometimes I wonder what's going on inside her head." Satoru sighed.

"I have been wondering why she is so adamant about you and the heroine?"

"I don't need that kind of happy ending. I only want Kikufuku. I refuse anyone aside from her." Satoru said resolutely.

"Tell her the truth then."

"...She will get angry…"

"That can't be helped. So, you are going to continue to ignore her?"

"Until she said sorry."

"What if she doesn't?"

"...I will cross the bridge later…"

"Suit yourself. By the way, we are having a bet on who will crack first. 9 to 10 said you are going to lose."

"You guys seem to have too much free time. Fine, I will assign more work to you guys."

"Booo!!! Demon!!!" The rest of the members protested from the door.

"Shut up!!!"

Chapter Text

"We are back."

"[Name]-sama, a guest is waiting for you." Hifumi-san smiled.

"Guest?" I perked up at that word. I quickly ran to the drawing room. "Satoru… Oh… Suguru."

"Sorry I am not Satoru." He chuckled.

"Ah, no." I shook my head. "It's fine. More importantly, you were waiting for me?"

"Yes. For the next evening party, Satoru won't be able to come."

"Oh…okay…" I nodded dully.

"Are you okay?"

"It's fine. I will be going alone then." I smiled.

"Yuuji will go with you."

"Okay… Then, I will go to my room first." I excused myself. "I am back, Toru."

"Nyaaa." Toru looked up from his toys. He walks to the edge of the crib, waiting for me to pick him up which I did. "Nyaaa?" He licked my cheek.

"Thanks for cheering me up. I am okay. I should get used to it soon." I muttered softly. 'Soon… all of this will be over… and I…' ~"~

The next evening party that was mentioned has arrived. Today, I am going with Yae, Megumi and Yuuji. Nobara and Maki are a little late today.

"You are a little too quiet. Are you okay?" Yae frowned.

"..."

"[Name]?"

"Huh? Oh, what are you talking about?" I smiled.

"No… Are you okay? Do you want to go home?"

"Don't worry. Today is our second showdown. I will perfectly deliver the whole speech. I have memorized all of them." I grinned.

"Good luck, [Name]. You should quickly make the Boss say uncle." Yuuji pumped his fist up.

I froze for a split second hearing who he was referring to. "Of course." I nodded.

"Idiot." Megumi smacked his head upside down.

"Yep. Idiot." Yae nodded.

"Ehhh? What did I say?" Yuuji rubbed his head.

Just like in the book, the moment I stepped in murmurs of confusion and glee started to fill the hall. Not that I minded it, even though I feel a little irritated. 'Dream on. Even if Satoru doesn't want me anymore. He won't pick you. The only one he will pick is the heroine.' I just walked straight with my head held high.

They will gossip by themselves, but they won't dare to speak it in front of my face. They just want to enjoy the show without being dragged into the mess. Unless someone is dumb enough to actually provoke me.

Some of the older business partners just greeted me like usual. They won't probe around too much. They knew what kind of family Sawada and Gojo actually are. But some newer business partners are probing around. They are partnering with Sawada because they want to get into connection with Gojo.

Unlike the Gojo Family's fame which is rising aggressively since Satoru succeeded as a head. Sawada has no intention to expand. We just want to stay quiet and peacefully. That's why most new business partners are more interested in partnering with the Gojo Family. Most of them are partnering with Sawada because I was unanimously selected as Satoru's future partner. But since it seems he has taken a liking to another one. They are going to move their boats.

After finishing probing, they excused themselves, probably going to calculate their next plan. The next batch is young women. They are probing my relationships with him. Since I am technically still being escorted by a Gojo Family's member. They are most likely testing the water first.

While we were in the middle of the conversation, the door opened again. This time revealing Satoru and the heroine. The heroine is wearing a white dress again. White is the most suited color to her. While Satoru is wearing a black suit.

'How weird… I should be excited like usual… but I can't seem to muster any excitement in my state right now.'

Right after they entered the room, they were crowded, the heroine by the young women trying to make a connection through her and Satoru by business partners.

Judging by those women's actions, they must be thinking that if nobody like the heroine can catch his attention, then they who came from a more advanced family should have a higher chance. She can catch his attention because she is the heroine. Background characters like you should just back off.

"....I know I said I feel sorry for him, but…I really want to smack his face right now." Maki grumbled.

"True. The hell he is thinking. Shouldn't he be thinking how to win your attention?" Nobara hissed.

"It's fine… It's fine like this. Yes, this should be the right path." My eyes never leaving from the pair.

"You idi-"

"Oh my, I am sorry." Someone bumped into me. "Oh, I was wondering who I bumped into. Turns out it's you, Sawada heiress." She giggled.

Her wine spilled into my light blue dress. I frown, "Turns out you are someone who is blind." I rolled my eyes.

"What did you say?"

"Huh? Not only are you blind, but you are deaf now. There is a perfectly wide empty area to walk on, but you still bumped into me. If you have a problem with your eyes, I can recommend you a nice oculist." Sarcasm dripped from every word.

"You! Hmph! No wonder the Gojo heir finally dumped you. You are just an uncultured little girl. Sawada is going to fall in your hands." She mocked.

I take that word back, when I said no one is stupid enough to provoke me. There is one now, right in front of my eyes. And of all times she has to come out when I am feeling irritated.

"Oi, don't go over-"

A nice slap rang through the hall. A nice print of my hand was imprinted on her cheek.

"You...How dare you!"

I pour grape juice on her hair. "That should be my lines. How dare you insult Sawada's name." I glowered. "You think you are doing everyone a favour by provoking me? Or are you thinking I am not going to do anything without Gojo by my side? Aren't you looking down on me too much?" I grabbed her cheeks with my hand.

"Let me tell you something. Even if I decide to kill you right now, the Gojo Family won't do anything to stop me. You think he is going to notice you? You should have a psychiatrist to check your mental state. Better yet, let me take you to one of the famous asylums to treat your illness. Goto Mayumi, a daughter from Goto corp. Okay, I remember you. Please wait patiently for your interest." I smiled brilliantly, releasing her cheeks. "Please excuse me, I have found a new toy. I need to prepare everything." I giggled, leaving the party. ~"~

Few days later, apparently some of our family members are planning a trip. Papa said there is a nice private villa in Tokyo’s suburbs. It’s summer vacation right now, so they want to play. Our small retreat group is Me, Trou, Yae, Maki, Nobara, Megumi, Yuuji, Suguru and Satoru.

We are riding a small luxury van (reference: The 2021 Daycruiser 144 Sprinter RV Camper Van). I end up sitting on the sofa behind with Satoru, in the opposite of me is Nobara and Yae. We haven’t talk or meet for 2 weeks from when he went overseas. The two of us are facing away from each other, not talking at all.

I guess he didn’t want to talk to me anymore. I did call and message him and have said sorry, but received no reply. He is really angry with me this time. I just dully playing with Toru to ease my boredom. Not long after my sleepiness starts kicking in. I have been plagued by that dream recently, I can’t sleep at all. ‘Sleepy…’ I closed my eyes to take a nap. ~”~

A little while before [Name] falls asleep. “What the hell is this atmosphere?” Nobara whispered to Yae.

“I don’t know. This is the first time happening.” Yae whispered back as she glanced at the two people sitting opposite of her, they were facing away from each other.

“Tsk, so troublesome. They should just get together already. The members of our family are also confused. That clown boss is super irritable recently. All of them are suffering from overwork.” Nobara grumbled.

“[Name] also couldn’t sleep well. She often woke up at daybreak, just sitting in the living room until morning.” Yae said.

“The hell! They should have just made up already! This awkward atmosphere is making us uncomfortable.”

“Satoru-san was still angry at [Name] for not saying sorry because she was making them worried. I heard from [Name] she called and messaged Satoru-san, but received no reply at all. All goes straight to his voicemail.”

“Huh? So [Name] has said sorry but that bastard of our boss refused to forgive her and instead escort that heroine to a party. Does his brain is filled with water? Is he really choosing that ‘thing’ over [Name]?” Nobara looked at disbelief. “I don’t believe it. I am gonna-“

“Wait!! Not here! We are on the road! You are free to curse him later.” Yae held her back. When they look up again, [Name] has fallen asleep. Her head rested on Satoru’s shoulder. And the man, even though he is not looking at her, his body shifts closer to her and his hand carefully manoeuvres her head, so it safely and snugly fit on the crook of his neck.

“What the fuck! You two just get together already and save us from this whole drama!!!” Is what Nobara yelled, but her mouth was clamped shut. So, all they can hear is her muffled incoherent yelling.

“Nobara-chan, Kikufuku is asleep. What if she suddenly wakes up?” Satoru closed [Name]’s ears to avoid waking her.

“You are talking about that?! Then, shouldn’t you two make up already?! The hell you are playing secretly helping her without her knowing and being a tsundere?! You think you are some overbearing CEO from those C-rated drama?!” Again, this is what she actually yelled. But due to her mouth being clamped, they can only hear her incoherent muffled yelling. ~”~

When I woke up, I am in a bed. This must be the villa papa was talking about. He said the night sky here is nice. Full of stars. “Kiss under the starry sky…” My eyes widened. I look at the sky outside. It’s dark. Night curtain has fallen. I scramble to get out from the bed.

“Nyaaa!”

“Sorry, Toru!” I ran out the door and to the downstairs. “Yae!” I all but yelled.

“You finally woke up, sleepy head.” Yae rolled her eyes.

“Where is Satoru?” I asked urgently.

“Satoru-san? He is taking a walk outside.” Yae blinked.

“The heroine?”

“Ah, she said she was going to cook dinner. I haven’t seen her.”

“…” I rushed out to the door. ‘Weird… why am I rushing? Did I want to spy on them? Well yes, I was planning to spy on them. But… my heart is crying a different tune. Stop them. Stop them from what? From kissing? Didn’t I wish for this? I wish for his happy ending. I should be happy? So why am I so desperate to stop them?’

I caught a flash of white mob. “Sa-“ The rest of his name was caught in my throat. I can see the heroine is tiptoeing while Satoru is bending down. “Ah…” a tear escaped from my eye. I quickly turn away from the scene.

I found a secluded area, far away from them. I finally slump down on the ground, resting my head on the tree behind me.

“…[Name]… We can stop this whole villainess thing.” Yae sighed as she sat beside me.

“…” I shook my head stubbornly.

“But you are crying. Is it worth it?”

“It is.” I nodded.

“Why don’t you just take the heroine position from the start. You love him this much and he also returned your affection.”

“…He likes me…?” I blinked, not sure whether Yae was just saying this to comfort me or not

“Yep. It’s so obvious that everyone is basically just waiting for you two to date. Tell me [Name], which man will go as far as spending time and basically stuck close 24/7 to someone they don’t like?”

“Even if he liked me, he is already fallen in love with the heroine. I saw them kissing. Just like in the book.”

“You sure you weren’t misunderstanding anything?”

“I am not. But it’s fine. Because… because I can’t give him happy ending!”

“Whether it’s happy ending or not, shouldn’t you ask him first? You can’t judge it by yourself.”

“Because I really can’t. he can’t be with me or else…. You don’t understand. Satoru and I can’t live at the same time.”

“…What do you mean by that?”

“I…am going back first…”

“Wait! [Name]!” ~”~

“Why?! Why can’t you look at me?!”

“Because you are not her.”

“Why can’t it be me? We grew up together. You are the only one I can depend to. Why are you betraying me?” I can see ‘myself’ pointing gun at Satoru.

“Noo!!! Stop it!!! Don’t pull the trigger!!!” I yelled as I stretched my hand in front of ‘myself’ shielding Satoru.

“Ha…Hahahahahaha!! Aahahahaha!” ‘Myself’ laughed manically.

“Please stop!!! Don’t hurt him!!! I beg you!!” I screamed with all my might. But the dream still continues as usual. I can neither be seen or hear.

“Then you can accompany her in the hell.” ‘Myself’ pulled the trigger.

“STTTOPPPP!!!!”

A sickening sound of gunshot piercing flesh resounds loudly. I collapse on my knees and take look at my hand now staining with blood, his blood. The manic laughter of ‘myself’ is echoing in my ears.

“No… no… no…” I shook my head in disbelief. Tears flow down from my eyes. “NNNNNOOOO!!!!!” ~”~

I woke up with abruptly, fresh tears in my eyes. I quickly take a look at my hands which are clean. I can still clearly feel the warmth red liquid stained my hands, his blood. “Sorry… I am sorry… please forgive me…” I sobbed.

“Nyaaaa….” I felt Toru pawing me.

“…Sorry for waking you up, Toru…” I tried to smile through my tears, but fail miserably as I patted him. The first time this dream plagued me is when I was 12. At first, I didn’t know what this means. I thought I was only having a bad dream, later I realized this dream is some kind of warning. As long as I am alive, Satoru won’t get his happy ending. That’s why I tried my best to be a villainess. I have resolved to die when he got together with the heroine. So, I won’t become the dream me.

The dream always starts a little different, but the end is always the same. Sometimes, the dream starts with us as childhood friends, sometimes it starts with us getting engaged as children, sometimes it starts when we are already married as adult. No matter what how the dream starts, the conclusion is I killed Satoru for choosing heroine over me. I don’t want that to happen.

”I…am going to…die…” I whispered. My hand clenches to a fist. ‘Scared…I am scared of dying… I don’t want to die… I want to stay with everyone…I want to be with Satoru…’

“No! I can’t!” I shook my head. I slap my cheeks. “I don’t want Satoru to die. Everyone has to be happy. It’s okay… I will be fine… I have died once… dying for the second time is not that bad…” I hope my own words can convince myself and calm my trembling self. “It’s okay… It’s okay…” I muttered.

“Nyaaaa….” ~”~

Entry 11

I decided to disappear

Omake

Two days later after the evening party, I managed to acquire Goto corp. "This is easier than I thought." I blinked. I am planning to dismantle the building just to spite them and build a park there. A nice park with a nice playground.

“What do we do now?” Suguru quirked his brow looking at Satoru.

“She insulted my Kikufuku. Since Kikufuku wants that company, of course we are going to help her.” Satoru grinned.

“Yes yes. without her knowing, is it?”

“You know me.”

Chapter Text

I meet my Kikufuku for the first time when I was 9 years old. At that time, my dad brought me along to meet our long-term ally, The Sawada Family. I know about them from Suguru. Suguru told me he and the heiress are cousins. Suguru often told me a story about the heiress and her future aid.

Every time he spoke about them. He will always include his cousin, Sawada [Name] or [Name]-chan as he liked to call her is the cutest kid ever. To me, every kid is the same. They are annoying, especially girls. They like to cry and are noisy. So, I didn’t want to get involved with the heiress at all. I can already imagine how troublesome she is like other kids.

Arriving there, I was bored while waiting for them to talk, so I decided to search for Suguru. I wander alone and end up in the garden. I see something in the shade. I thought it was a small animal. Upon closer inspection it was a small girl. She fell asleep in the garden. She looks so peaceful that I don’t want to disturb her.

But I am curious what her eyes look like? What’s the color? What does her voice sound like? When I realized it, my hand already poked her cheek. “Soft…” I mumbled, just like the kikufuku I ate yesterday. Her small hand swats mine away, “…still sleepy…” She mumbled. Her voice is very pleasant, unlike the other annoying kids.

With a big grin, I poke at her incessantly. “I want to sleep.” She protested cutely as she opened her eyes. Her dazed eyes bore to mine. “Don’t poke me.” She pouted. Her inflated cheeks look exactly like kikufuku.

"...Kikufuku…" I pinched her cheeks.

"Ittai" Tears pooled into her big round eyes. It makes me wonder if her tears also taste like kikufuku.

"Satoru… why are you pinching my cousin's cheeks?"

"Oh. It's you Suguru." I heard Suguru’s voice, but right now I am busy with my Kikufuku.

"Suguwu… Hittai…" Big fat tears roll down as she called for her cousin.

"Satoru, don't make her cry." Suguru frowned and pulled her to him, shielding her from me.

"She looks like kikufuku." I grinned.

"I am not kikifuku." She mumbled, peeking from Suguru's back.

‘Cute.’ She looks like a small animal.

"You look and smell like one." I said. ‘It’s the truth, though. She smells nice.’

"..." she sniffed her hand. "You are lying." She pouted.

"I am not." I shook my head, a grin still etched perfectly on my face. But sadly, our meeting was interrupted by dad. Kikufuku becomes timid when meeting my dad. Maybe I should talk to dad so as not to scare my Kikufuku.

After that, we met again formally. Sawada-san introduced us formally in the drawing room. I caught Kikufuku staring at me and sent a grin to her. She flinches and hides between Suguru and another girl which I assumed was Kurogane, her aide.

Sawada-san lets us little kids play together to forge relationships. But Kikufuku doesn’t look at me at all. ‘Is she angry?’

"Kikufuku, are you angry at me?" I looked at her while smiling.

"I am not angry." she shook her head.

"But you didn't want to see me." I frowned. ‘If she isn’t angry, why didn’t she look at me?’

"Be...because you will pinch my cheeks again." She retorted.

"Okay. I won't pinch your cheeks again. Can you forgive me, Kikifuku?" I smiled brilliantly. ‘As long as you are not angry, it’s okay then.’

"...Okay… you promised. And… You can call me Kikufuku." She said shyly.

"Of course, Kikufuku. You can call me Satoru." I couldn’t resist and patted her head. ‘Even her hair is soft like silk.’

"Okay, Satoru." She smiled. "Ah. This is my best friend, Yae." She grabbed Kurogane's hand for me to shake.

"I am Kurogane Yae. Nice to meet you." Yae bowed.

"I am Gojo Satoru." I shook her hand.

‘I think I know why Suguru said she is the cutest. For once, I agree with him. She is the cutest creature I have ever seen.’ ~"~

We went to an evening party together when I was 11 and she was 7. It’s her and Yae’s first party. Suguru and I are offered to go with them. No one will dare to do something if they know what’s the best for them. Kikufuku’s eyes are sparkling while gazing at the party hall. ‘Does she like this kind of party? Should we make one often?’

I later found out because it was her first time, everything looks magical. So as a veteran who has come to this kind of party often, I taught her how to enjoy this kind of boring party. I take her to enjoy every sweet they have to offer. I put everything I deemed delicious and fed her later.

Our quality time is interrupted by an obnoxious girl. I glanced at her, I have seen her at another party. Her father is an up and rising CEO Nagakawa. He is always eager to make a connection. I was going to ignore her and take Kikufuku away from here. Surprisingly, Kikufuku easily turned the table on her. Since the other party is using her family name, then Kikufuku also held nothing back. My Kikufuku still looks cute even though she is angry.

CEO Nagakawa then interrupted us again. ‘Tsk tsk, meddling in a children's affair.’ This kind of guy is no good. There’s no need to make a connection with him. My Kikufuku again easily extorted an apology from the man and his daughter. Truly a sight to behold. But I don’t want her to linger here breathing the same air as those trashes. So, I drag her back to Yae and Suguru’s without even acknowledging them.

That night too I overheard them talking about giving me a happy ending. Curious, I asked them, "Give me a happy ending with who?" My sudden question surprised them. "What were you talking about, Kikufuku?" Yae has run away from the scene, leaving me alone with Kikufuku.

"Satoru." She looked at me seriously.

"Hm?" A smile still etched on my lips.

"I will definitely give you a happy ending. So, please wait until I am 18." She said. I am overjoyed. It seems like Kikufuku will be mine forever.

I blink before another but a bigger smile appears on my face. "Okay. I will wait for you until you are 18. It's a promise." I showed her my pinkie. ‘I will marry you when you are 18.’

"Promise." She wrapped her smaller pinkie to mine. I want to grow up quickly so I can marry her.

"Pinky swear, whoever lies will be made to swallow a thousand needles." We said the vow. ~”~

The first time I saw my Kikufuku cry so hard was when I was 14. Usually she will pout, sulk, maybe cry a little when watching a sad movie. She is on the soft-hearted side. At that time, Dad and I were preparing to go on a trip to Italy. But, suddenly Suguru told us to postpone the trip. He said something was suspicious. He also presented some valid evidence. Suguru said Sawada Boss is investigating this case. He is afraid someone is setting us up.

Dad postponed the trip and true to his words, there are some against this. They said the quicker the better. So, we made a plan to pretend to go to Italy to catch them red-handed. We headed to the Sawada mansion for the time being. Since it’s a secret we lived in a secluded part of the mansion. One night, a commotion happened. They said Kikufuku is going to run away from home if she doesn't see me or Dad.

I quickly went to the main house, just in time to see a crying Kikufuku wearing her pyjamas and running outside barefooted. I can see her dishevelled appearance and crying face. It made my heart hurt. Even more so, she is crying for us. I quickly caught her before she hurt herself further. She struggles in my arms. “Kikufuku.” I called out to her worriedly.

Her struggle comes to a halt and she twists her body to look at me, wide eyed. She suddenly hugs me tightly while exclaiming I am not hurt. I soothe her by patting her back and stroking her hair. She still refused to let me go even after being called by her father. I don’t mind letting Kikufuku stay in my arms. It seems like her adrenaline wore off as she quickly falls asleep, exhausted by her earlier endeavour. With Sawada-san's permission, I took her back to her room and bandaged her feet.

“Silly Kikufuku. It’s not good if you hurt yourself. You made everyone worried.” I smiled at her sleeping face. Her door suddenly slides open, I see Yae is out of breath, she is running her way here.

“She is-“

“She fell asleep.” I said.

“I see…” She heaved a relieved sigh. “I will chop her head tomorrow.” She grumbled while looking at her then at me. “Don’t do something weird to her.” She warned.

“I won’t.” I sweatdropped at her accusing look. Then she went back to her room I assumed.

Kikufuku told us she dreamt about us getting into an accident and waking up feeling uneasy. We know she didn’t tell the whole truth. But it’s fine. No matter what the reason, she tried to save us. Even though her method is quite unpredictable. ~”~

Then the sad truth about her promise came to light when I was 18. As usual, Kikufuku will be my date for the evening party. I think everyone who has attended the party has vaguely known our relationships. Even so, there still will be someone who will come and offer their daughter to me. Because, we haven’t made it official yet. I am only waiting for Kikufuku to turn 18. I have no interest in other women.

I found a drunk Kikufuku on the rooftop. After catching her, she babbled about giving me a happy ending again to which I smiled at.

“With the heroine.” She giggled. My smile stiffened. ‘Heroine? Who’s that?’

Drunk Kikufuku then started babbling some kind of nonsense. How I and that heroine will fall in love with each other while Kikufuku will head straight to the ruin. I frown at her, just thinking myself liking someone who is not Kikufuku is sickening. Is this a joke? Is she pulling a prank? Is it just a drunk fantasy?

"Heroine…? Who is the heroine?" I narrowed my eyes slightly.

Even in a drunken state, she is still able to describe the heroine and her name, only the last name though. Then she also said we will have our first kiss under the starry sky, to her it’s the most romantic part. I raise my brow at her. I look at the sky which is full of glittering stars and Kikufuku in my arms. ‘Okay, I will grant your wish.’

So, under the starry sky like she described, we have our first kiss. Even though my partner is in a drunken state and will not remember what’s happening today. But it’s okay, next time the setting will be more perfect. But first thing first I need Suguru to investigate this Yanagawa something or the heroine as she said.

Kikufuku has fallen asleep in my arms, looking so peaceful and defenceless. “But… you taste sweeter than expected.” I pressed a kiss on her forehead. “Sweet dream, Kikufuku.” ~”~

With that lead, we find some orphaned girl with the same last name, all Japanese. Now the problem is which one. According to Kikufuku she has black hair and black eyes. We narrowed down to 7 people. “Suguru, which one is a Japanese beauty?” I asked my best friend.

“Satoru, beauty is subjective. There’s a saying beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” Suguru sighed.

“I know. But, Kikufuku said she is a Japanese beauty.” I ruffled my hair.

“I was looking while half believing, but now the result is here. That wasn’t just some drunk fantasy, I see.” Suguru sighed.

“Yep. Kikufuku is not the type to lie. Rather, she can’t fool us. Just like that time she lied about dreaming. It’s like she knew something far in the future.” I mumbled trying to wrap my head around every possibility.

“Satoru.”

“What?”

“I will be asking you as [Name]-chan’s cousin. What will you do if she really knows the future.” He frowned. His bloodlust is leaking.

I blink at him and smirk. “I won’t do anything to her. Whatever secrets she has is her choice whether to tell me or not. I am content with Kikufuku staying by my side. But the problem is she said I will fall in love with some unknown girl. Isn’t she a little bit too cruel? I have been waiting for her for so long. But she went and said something that I will change my mind. I was upset, so I was trying to search for this heroine girl and prove to Kikufuku no matter what I won’t be swayed.” I pouted at the end.

“Is that so?” Suguru looked amused.

“We even exchange earrings already. She won’t get the hint at all.” I whined to my best friend.

“Ah… she is a bit dense in that department.” Suguru nodded.

“At least she won’t know when some pests make advances towards her. She is quite popular in her school. I mean my Kikufuku is cute, smart, rich and cute. Did I say cute again? Whatever and she is the most adorable creature in this world.”

“I know. She is my cousin. I know how cute she is.” Suguru rolled his eyes at his friend’s antics. This is the same guy who said he doesn’t like kids. But has been smitten with his cousin from the first meeting.

Since we can’t find out which one is the heroine, I tell the others to keep a tab on them and report periodically, half a year once. This is all we can do for now. ~”~

After 3 years of nothing but pointless reports, the answer finally comes. “Looks like everyone has gathered.” Yae entered the room with a book. Yae has gathered us together without Kikufuku’s knowledge. Meaning this is about Kikufuku herself.

She gives her book to Suguru. “Suguru-san, can you read this book? No need to read all for today, just skip a few pages or so.” Yae said. Suguru complies with her request. After a few pages, his frown deepens.

“Yae-chan… this is…”

“What’s inside the book?” Yuuji blinked.

“Inside the book is the story about Gojo Satoru and the heroine, Yanagawa Aiko.” Yae said.

“Story? You mean someone wrote a story about our bastard boss and published it?” Maki raised her brow. “Wow, they must have guts.”

“Well, the author of this story is [Name] and I.” Yae let out a wry smile.

“….You wrote a story about that and a piece of fiction girl?” Megumi emphasized the that.

“Aren’t you guys a little too cruel to me. I am still here, you know.” I sweatdropped at their blatant disrespect to me.

“It was supposed to be a piece of fiction.”

“Was?”

“Yes. and then we died and reincarnated inside it.” Yae said. Silence ensued. As expected, even I didn’t expect this kind of explanation.

“I know this sounds ridiculous, but let me explain from the beginning.” Yae sighed, she had expected this kind of reaction. Of course, if it’s not Yae talking, I will send them straight to a mental institute.

Yae then explained, she and Kikufuku were just normal high school girls. They didn’t remember how they died. But they were reincarnated inside the story they have written, about me and the heroine. They remembered their past lives so to speak when they bonked heads at 5. Kikufuku was climbing a tree and then fell down. I remember that, that’s why dad told me to be nice to her. But, unlike Kikufuku who only remembered, Yae’s mind matured instantly. In other words, she was 17 years old in a 5 years old body.

She wrote the whole story while it was still fresh in her mind. Thus, the book of prophecy was born. They have assessed the places, names of people related to the book and in fact they existed in this world.

This whole story revolved around the heroine and I. How I, a cold blooded mafia boss fall in love with the heroine and re-learn my lost emotions due to the accident that happened when I was 14. ‘I see, so it was from here.’ I finally understand why Kikufuku was so scared of me going to Italy. She couldn’t bear to see we got hurt.

In the story, Yae and Kikufuku are the main villains. I blink at that, imaging Kikufuku as a villainess is hard. Not only me, the whole people inside this room are thinking the same thing.

“I know right? With that kind of personality. It’s impossible for her to be a villainess.” Even Yae said the same. As a heiress of the mafia, Kikufuku knew when to be cruel and unforgiving. But that is only if it involved her family or people who she considered as family. She won’t suddenly hurt a stranger without any reason.

Kikufuku, who loses her father due to me, becomes dependent on me. And when the heroine entered their only world, she felt threatened and did everything in her power to cut the heroine off. Truth to be told, the story is really straight out of a fiction which was true. They wrote that as fiction. Whoever thought the world became real. Even I won’t believe it. But the truth is in front of us. All of Yae's explanation fits in what’s missing and explains Kikufuku’s weird nonsense.

Apparently, Kikufuku believes I will be only truly happy if I end up with the heroine and try to go down to the path of the blooming evil flower of villainess and will die flashily as her own blessing for my happiness. What nonsense, there’s no way I will let her die.

“I see, that’s why sometimes her IQ is turned off.” Nobara nodded, convinced.

“Shouldn’t we just tell her it’s impossible for our bastard boss to fall with another girl except for [Name]?” Megumi frowned. This whole thing will be easily solved.

“But that dumb friend of mine is adamant about it. She will exhaust every method to make sure Satoru-san meets the heroine. Aah… just thinking about it makes my head hurt. She is unpredictable, even I don't know what kind of stunt she will pull.” Yae massaged her forehead.

“Well, my Kikufuku is just special like that.” I grinned.

“Whatever.” Yae rolled her eyes. “[Name] is fixated on the book to get you a happy ending. While it was not impossible for the world to follow the story in the book. But right now, we are living in this world. Every action, every word we did and spoke has already changed the plot. This world should be no longer bound to the book. I mean, Satoru-san never got into an accident, Boss and Gojo-san are still alive. The biggest evidence. The whole reason I told you this late was because I was waiting for her to give up. But that stubborn girl seems like won’t give up no matter what. The time is close. The story will start once we are 18.” Yae said.

“So, what do you want us to do?” I asked.

Yae smiles at that. “Truth to be told, I don’t care whether Satoru-san gets his happy ending or dies in the end.”

“Oi… Aren’t you a little too mean?” I whined.

“But if that happens, [Name] will cry. The only person in this whole world who would genuinely shed tears for you besides your father might be only [Name].” Yae said.

“Then what about you guys?”

“Us? We will hang your corpse in our backyard and dance around it.” Yae answered without missing a beat.

“Ah.” They seemed like they had received some kind of enlightenment from her words.

“Hey. In a way I am still your boss.” I sweatdropped.

“I was half joking.” Yae giggled.

“Huh?! Doesn’t that mean you were half serious about it?!”

“That aside.”

“Oi, don’t just put my death aside like that so easily.”

“The most important thing is, I want [Name] to be happy. If that involves you being alive and getting together with the heroine, then by all means I will make it happen. That’s all.” Yae said.

‘In the end, this is all for Kikufuku.’ I smiled. “But that won’t happen.” I smirked.

“I thought so.” She shrugged her shoulders. She has also expected this answer.

“I won’t be happy getting together with the heroine. The only thing I want is Kikufuku. If the events in the book start happening, I will just need to avoid interacting with the heroine then. The whole story starts when I met with her crashing into my car. If I just avoid that everything will be solved.” I smirked.

“Yep. But then [Name] will pull some crazy stunts. That’s why instead of waiting for it to happen, we will make it happen.” Yae said.

An idea pops into my head. ‘I know what she is getting at.’

“I see what you mean.” Suguru smiled at her.

“Huh? Huh? What? I don’t understand. Someone, please explain this to me.” Yuuji said.

“Shut up, you idiot!” Nobara smacked his head.

“Kugisaki, you understood?”

“Not at all.” She answered proudly.

“What Yae-chan means is rather than waiting for it to happen naturally, it’s better if we are the ones who follow the events so we are prepared to control to some extent.” Suguru said.

“Simply put, we will make sure the events happen to fool [Name].” Yae smiled.

“I see. The easiest way to make her believe everything happened according to the book and in the end, Satoru will still choose [Name]. What a load of work.” Maki shook her head.

“Why not? I will play along.  This is also counting as punishing Kikufuku for not believing me.” I said.

“My thoughts exactly.” Yae giggled.

“Aside from us, who knew about this?” Suguru asked.

“From your side, your father. And from Sawada’s Mei-san, Shoko, Nanamin, Boss and my parents.” Yae said.

“Okay, leave the heroine to us.” I grinned.

“Make sure she won’t stick to you after everything is over or when we stop in the middle. If that happens the corpse in our backyard will become two instead of one.” Yae smiled brilliantly.

“…understood…”

“Suguru-san, I will leave the book for you.” Yae said. “I am going back, [Name] should be home soon.” Yae waved.

“I will take you home.” Megumi also got up from his seat.

“Thank you.” Yae shot her brilliant smile, the atmosphere is different from mine.

Now everything is clear as crystal. It’s time to get into work. ‘Just you wait, Kikufuku. I will make sure I get my happy ending with you.’

Extra Entry 1

I will have my happy ending with my Kikufuku for sure.

Chapter Text

After knowing the whole truth, I literally spend every day with my Kikufuku in hope she will realize my affection for her. So, we won’t need to go down that play. But it seems like there is no hope at all.

On her 18 birthday, I gave her a small kitten with the same characteristics as mine to remind her of me every day. Instead, the kitten turned out to be my love rival. Now, the kitten which she named Toru and I are in a war to obtain Kikufuku’s attention.

As for the heroine, I have a talk with her. She agreed to cooperate, albeit reluctantly. I have to wonder why Kikufuku thinks I am a good match with this… ‘thing’. One thing for sure is that she is vastly different from the book we have read. According to Suguru, the heroine is kind, witty but naïve. In a sense, she has every positive trait that humans can think of.

But the one in front of me has only one word, rude. She clicks her tongue every time she sees me. ‘The feeling is mutual.’ I rolled my eyes. I also don’t want to be in 5 meters of proximity to her. But alas, for this whole thing to work we need to stand close to each other. Just thinking about this makes me feel nauseated.

I know from Yae that she and Kikufuku were spying on us for our first meeting. I can see them from my position. Kikufuku was seriously thinking she was tailing perfectly. The phone call I took was about Kikufuku of course. I need to know if some annoying pests in her school were attaching themselves to her.

Then Kikufuku seemed to make it her mission to spy on me and the heroine. Just like when I requested her to be my date for the evening party. Yae has messaged me that Kikufuku was eavesdropping on the door. The heroine is swearing at me right now. So, I pointed at the door and smiled. She got the hint and turned her voice sweeter, obviously forced. I even made a disgusted face at that.

I wonder if this will work, because of our blatant dislike at each other. Fortunately or unfortunately, I am not sure which one I should feel. Our entrance at the first evening party went smoothly. As in we didn’t have our hands in each other's throat. She is surprisingly a good actress.

Right after our encounter with Kikufuku, just like the book. Kikufuku delivered her dialogue perfectly and left. My Kikufuku was really cute when she was trying hard like that. She clearly has I have done it perfectly, please praise me. I just want to directly pat her head and be done with it. But the heroine still has her next scene, which is being cheered up by Suguru. Sorry, Suguru, you have to hear her rant about… It’s not like I mind when she is singing praise for her. This is the only thing that we can agree upon.

According to the book, for the duration of time we will have a bonding time, nurturing our feelings for each other. Okay, let’s do it today. Off to Sawada’s mansion then. I am going to use this time to nurture my feelings with Kikufuku and hope she will quickly say that word so we can end this whole charade.

My stubborn Kikufuku still didn’t say anything today. In fact, her instinct kicked in and are suspicious of Yae and I. Of course we denied having any conspiracy together. I mean all of us conspired together, not only the two of us. Kikufuku is only sharp at times like this. I wish she was this sharp in perceiving my feelings for her.

The dreaded Sunday has arrived, today is the supposed date of the heroine and I. I heard Kikufuku will be late, so she sent someone to record the whole thing. At the amusement park front gate, the two of us are standing 3 feet from each other while glaring. Heroine looks ready to kill me, but she can’t do anything. Because everything is for her goddess. I will definitely bail out after Kikufuku comes so I can have a date with Kikufuku instead.

So, while walking together without even touching each other. I will just ask them to erase the recording later. I received a call from one of my subordinates. “What?!” my eyes widened. I quickly took off running. “Boss, Principessa was hurt…” Only that sentence is registered in my ears. Kikufuku is hurt.

“Kikufuku!!” I slid open her door. I was out of breath from running. My eyes quickly scan her body. “You are hurt.” I strode to her, my eyes trained on her bandaged ankle.

“Just sprained my ankle. No biggie.” She laughed.

‘Just sprained ankle…’ I was so relieved that I hugged her, just to make sure she isn’t hurt anywhere else. Then, I remembered what my subordinate told me. “Why didn’t you tell me?” I frowned.

“Tell you what?”

“The raid. You went on a raid alone. Do you know how dangerous it is?! What if you got hurt?!”

“But today is your date. I can’t interrupt it.” She pouted. “I am not alone though, Yae and the others are with me.”

Now, I was quite angry. Why is she still talking about the date?

“Who cares about the date?! You are dealing with Suzuki yakuza. You should have told me. They are from my turf.”

“But they deal drug and illegal sex industry here in Sawada’s turf. Of course as a Sawada heiress I have to clean it up.”

“You should have consulted me first.”

“Why are you angry? Is it because I interrupted your date? I am sorry. I didn’t mean to.” She mumbled.

“I am not angry about that!! I am angry about… forget it. Since you don’t want to admit it, I won’t say it.” I grabbed my suit and left. ~”~

“Stupid Kikufuku… why didn’t she tell me anything? Am I that unreliable?” I grumbled.

“She was thinking, she is also a mafia heiress. Sooner or later she will need to handle this herself. She didn’t want anybody to clean up for her.” Suguru sighed.

“I know that. I was just angry she didn’t tell me anything. I know she is capable of handling it. I can’t help but worry about her. What if she suddenly went missing without telling me. I will go crazy.” I slumped on my desk, feeling frustrated.

Usually, I will relent. But this time I will stand firm. I won’t talk to Kikufuku unless she apologizes to me for not telling me and making me worried.

Starting from tomorrow I have an overseas business trip for a week. This timing is quite nice, I hope Kikufuku will quickly realize her mistakes and make up with me. Because I can't call her for the duration of a week, just to show that I am angry.

At least, I have Kikufuku's messages to help me destress. Or so I thought. That damn monkey broke my phone. The phone where I store Kikufuku's messages. My private phone. I was furious that I directly cleaned them up altogether. I don't plan to ally myself with these disgusting monkeys anyway.

I was planning to buy a new phone when I got back to Japan, but due to some unfavorable circumstances, my tech told me they need some time to recover all the lost data from my old phone.

Kikufuku also didn't call me at all. 'Was I too harsh? No…' I shook my head. 'It's Kikufuku's fault this time.'

We continue this charade. I didn't escort Kikufuku to the upcoming party. Nor did I show my face in Sawada's mansion. I left it all to Suguru.

When we entered the party venue, some people started to talk with the heroine in hopes of catching my attention. But all my attention is on my Kikufuku. She is wearing a light blue dress, a variation of the shades of my eyes. 'So cute. I want to take a picture of it.' I have all the pictures of when Kikufuku was wearing a dress to a party. My Kikufuku is really good for wearing anything.

Then the hall quieted down suddenly. All of the eyes are on Kikufuku and an unknown girl. That random unknown girl spilled her wine on Kikufuku's dress. I frown at her behavior, while the woman beside me is trying hard not to go ballistic.

Kikufuku easily owned her. The scared look on her face truly matches her status. As expected from my Kikufuku. She is still cute when she is angry, but right now her angry face is rather sexy and it's turning me on.

Few days later, the rest of our family is forcing me to make up with Kikufuku. I want to make up with her too, but Kikufuku is still not apologizing to me.

Sawada-san told us to go to one of his villas in the suburbs to enjoy our summer vacation. So, riding the small luxury van, with Suguru as driver we are on the way to the villa. Kikufuku and I are sitting together while facing away from each other. I keep stealing a glance at her in hope she will call my name. I think I will definitely forgive her if she calls me now. 'Her face looks pale. Did she didn't sleep properly?  Maybe this is a sign that I should have forgiven her and talked to her.'

Just as I opened my mouth to call her, I felt something bump on my forearm. I blink at the object, Kikufuku falls asleep. I smile while maneuvering myself so she can rest comfortably, her head fit snugly in the crook of my neck. Yep, I can get used to this feeling. ~”~

I was taking a stroll around the forest backyard of the villa. Sawada-san said the night view is special full of stars. It's time to make use that 'Kiss under the Starry Sky.'

"The hell you are doing here?" A disgusted voice said.

"That should be my line." I made a face to her.

"What are you planning to [Name]-sama?"

"Not your business. This is about my Kikufuku and I."

"Tsk. Don't you dare to make [Name]-sama cry." She growled menacingly.

"Never dream of it, rude woman." I rolled my eyes. We glare at each other. She is tiptoeing to match my height, while I smirked evilly as I look down at her mocking her height. Though there are still some distance, if someone sees us from other position we might look kissing.

"Hm?"

"What?"

"No. I thought I saw a familiar figure."

"You hallucinating? But I'd rather not being seen with you here. Just thinking about it makes me so disgusted." She shuddered.

"The feeling is mutual." I rolled my eyes at her and walked back to the villa. That figure looks like Kikufuku… ~"~

"We need to talk." Yae said seriously. All of us, including the heroine, are looking at her unusually serious face.

"...Where is Kikufuku?"

"She went back to Sawada mansion."

"Did something happen to her?" Panic crept in my nerves.

"Satoru-san, I heard from [Name] you kissed Yanagawa-san, is that true?"

"Huh? What's going on?" Yuuji blinked.

"Be quiet for a moment, Itadori." Megumi sighed.

“Huh? Me kissing that menace?! As if! I refuse even to be put in the same sentence as him.” Heroine glared at me hatefully.

"Huh? Did Megumi fuck your brain dumb? Of course I didn’t…Fuck!" I cursed. That was Kikufuku and she misunderstood us from her position.

"What should we do now?" Suguru sighed.

"You still need to ask? We will end this charade obviously." I rolled my eyes.

"My thoughts exactly. I am just glad this is her misunderstanding or else I have to turn my brain as how to explain why we are dancing around your hanged corpses in our backyard" Yae smiled. "But, there's still something that is bothering me…"

"That is?"

"[Name] told me she and Satoru-san couldn't exist at the same time.”

Now this is disturbing, by that does she mean, one of us has to die so the other could live. Recognition dawned on my face. "She couldn't be…" My eyes widened. I bolt up from my seat.

"Wait! Satoru!"

"Don't stop me. Kikufuku will do something stupid for sure." I growled.

"Don't worry. I have them keep an eye on her. Right now, they are updating me about her whereabouts 24/7 live." Yae showed us a camera feed. Kikufuku is just patting her kitten with a distraught look on her face.

"What if she escapes?"

"No worries, she is too distracted right now. That's why we have to get her to tell us what she has been keeping from us." Yae sighed. "I am so gonna smack her after all of this is over." She grumbled.

"By the way, Satoru…"

"What?"

"We have a problem here too…" Suguru sighed.

"If it's not related to Kikufuku-"

"It's related to [Name]-chan."

"...continue…"

"You remember the whole reason you got angry with her?"

I nod.

"You phone was broken right? Apparently, [Name]-chan called you and messaged you." Suguru showed me the number of the missed call and voicemails and messages.

My mood turned to the worst in a span of a second. "Damn monkeys." I gritted my teeth. "I should have tortured them longer."

“Huh? I thought you just don’t want to forgive her?” Nobara frowned.

“What? There’s no way I can get angry at Kikufuku after she apologized. I am already itching to spoil her even we just have a fight for 2 hours.”

"Here. You can use my phone to listen to it first." Suguru threw his phone to me.

"What should we do about [Name]?"

"I have an idea. I need a day to prepare for it. Meanwhile, look after her, tell me if she is doing something weird." I said.

So, the retreat ended before it could begin. Right now, the most important thing is to make sure Kikufuku is safe and sound and dispel this whole misunderstanding. ~"~

Message 1

Satoru…

Message 2

I am sorry. Please don't be angry anymore.

Voice message 1

Are you still angry?

Voice message 2

Do you...not want to talk to me anymore?

Voice message 3

Oh… I am sorry for bothering you. I am sorry for making you worried.

"Fuck! I messed up!" I ruffled my hair in frustration. It's not like she didn't realize her mistake. Kikufuku thought I still haven't forgiven her. That's why she didn't even try to call me at all.

And it's all those damn monkeys' fault for breaking my phone. Just thinking about them makes me seething.

Extra Entry 2

I swear I am going to fix all of this. So, please wait a little longer, Kikufuku. I am not letting you go. Don't do anything stupid, okay

Chapter Text

So, I died. Then I was reincarnated in a novel I have written together with my best friend in our previous lives. At first, I was confused. My mind couldn’t comprehend that I have reincarnated in a novel and as a villainess’ aide no less. Well, the villainess and her aide are modeled after my best friend and I.

To my surprise and delight, my best friend was also reincarnated here as the villainess. But she is different from me. She just remembered her past life’s memories. Her mind still stays true to her body, while my mind matured to that of a 17 years old high school girl.

My best friend seems to have undertaken quite a mission, that is to give Gojo Satoru, the main hero of our novel, a happy ending. She said her heart hurts when she thinks he can’t get his happy ending.

She has taken a liking to him in previous life. Truth to be told, his personality is not the best, it’s down right shitty. This kind of person better not exist at all. But that dumb friend of mine actually thought something surprising. According to her interpretation, someone like Gojo Satoru likes to be with people he deems good enough in the IQ department. He wanted to be with people for their intelligence rather than emotional support. He just hasn’t found someone worth his time and heart. Once he found her, he might get really attached like a small puppy. That’s why the heroine we wrote was a really witty person that can go toe on toe with him.

At that time, I thought my best friend really has an overactive imagination. But it seems like she wasn’t wrong. That guy got attached to my best friend like a small puppy found his toy. I believed he just found my friend’s personality refreshing. Hoo boy, how wrong I was. That guy is completely smitten with her. Even though the two of them haven’t noticed themselves. Well, I believe Gojo Satoru will realize it soon. As for my friend, I bet she won’t even realize it even after she reincarnates for her next life. She is just that dense.

Gojo Satoru realized his own feelings at the age of 12, after our first evening party. I can see the subtle changes in his demeanor. But my friend here is adamant in getting him together with the heroine. I just play along with her because it’s fun seeing Gojo Satoru trying hard to win her love. Whether she noticed or not. Her personality is the exact replica of her previous life. Even the dense part.

My best friend and I devised a training ‘How to Act like a Villainess’. She said this is her preparation for the future when clashing with the heroine. Of course I will help her. I want her to actually have her happy ending with Gojo Satoru because she liked him that much in her previous life and of course in this life too.

My best yet dumb friend was worried that he couldn’t get his happy ending because she changed his past, which is actually a good thing. By this time, I have realized the future pretty much will differ from the book. Even if it was a fiction before, right now this is our reality. Every action and word we have done will affect the future. But she is too fixated on the book. Well, I did tell her that as long as she bullies the heroine in the future, Gojo Satoru will get his happy ending.

At the age of 17, she seems to have no intention of letting go of the book of prophecy. So, I decided just to tell everyone the truth. I told Boss back when I was trying to prevent the Italy accident. Boss surprisingly accepted it without any fuss. My father and mother here also accepted me even though I was like this. I was really grateful for them. I remember their exact words, “So what, even if your mind matured to 17 years old, you are still a little child to me. Kids should act like kids. Leave complicated things to adults. There is a reason we are parents.” Is what mother said as she flicked my forehead.

They accepted my explanation more easily than what I expected. When I asked Megumi about that, his answer was, “There’s no reason for you to lie. Besides, you are not the type to do that.” That really made my heart feel warm.

So, we staged the whole thing to fool [Name]. The one factor I was worried about is the heroine. Even though we have the description of her personality in the book, the reality is different. I was just hoping she won’t be a bitch in hindering [Name]’s happiness. To my surprise, the heroine is vastly different from the book which is welcomed and her reaction to Satoru-san is definitely not what I thought. They look ready to murder each other to win [Name]’s attention.

Dumb [Name] is easily fooled by their acting. I am glad my friend is dumb, or else we will need to try harder to fool her. As expected, even if she is dumb and dense, her gut feeling is top notch. She suspected Satoru-san and I were conspiring behind her back, she is not wrong but not all correct either. Because all of us are conspiring behind her back, not only the two of us.

And then, they got into a fight. Their first fight in 13 years. I have never seen them fight even once. Maybe Satoru-san teased her, but never a head to head fight. I have [Name] retold her conversation and deemed my dumb friend is at fault this time.

‘Seriously, she was saying sorry for ruining his date with his nemesis but not sorry for not telling and making him worry.’ I pitied him, but this is also the hurdle he needs to overcome if he is trying to win her love.

My best friend is thinking what made him mad like that and she finally found out the reason. Even though it was through Maki and Nobara’s help. She was going to apologize in person but Satoru-san was out of the country for a moment. Not long after I heard she has called and messaged him but there was no reply. ‘Wow, he must be really mad this time.’

They meet again for the evening ball. He didn’t come with [Name], instead he came with the heroine. Apparently, they are still going to play this charade. In that party someone is stupid enough to provoke [Name]. Two days later, that company is in [Name]’s hand. It’s easy to guess who did this. It’s none other than Satoru-san.

But these two still didn’t make up with each other. All of our family members are buzzing with their own speculations. So, we decided to take them on a trip to let them make-up. The atmosphere is beyond uncomfortable, seeing those two sitting each other without being lovey dovey. Even though it ends up with [Name] sleeping comfortably in the crook of his neck and Nobara’s muffled scream.

The heroine is the hired housekeeper, just like we had planned. [Name] then saw the two of them kissing under the starry sky just like the book described, and she cried. I decided to end the whole charade this time. But she said something disturbing. Satoru and her can’t coexist at the same time.

I realized this must be why she was so adamant about getting him together with the heroine. But she refused to tell me the whole story. The next day, I asked Satoru-san and Yanagawa-san whether it’s true they were kissing or not. They denied vehemently and Satoru realized [Name] misunderstood the whole thing. I also told him about the disturbing sentence she said. He came to the same conclusion as mine. My dumb best friend might do something unpredictable. I have told the Boss and people in Sawada’s mansion not to leave her alone or let her go outside alone.

Satoru-san told me he has a plan to fix this whole thing. I just hope everything will be resolved quickly without anyone getting hurt especially that stupid best friend of mine. The first thing I am going to do after this whole thing is resolved of course smacking her head upside down.

Extra Entry 3

I am going to smack you so hard so that you won’t dare to hide something from me

Chapter Text

Truth to be told, I don't really remember how I got back home. My body is like on autopilot. After eating breakfast I will just zone out on the terrace in the backyard. Staring at nothing.

"[Name]." Papa called as he sat beside me. "What's wrong? You have been staring at nothing since yesterday. Even Toru is worried." Papa put Toru on my lap. Toru quickly meows and snuggles to me. "Do you want to talk?"

"I am fine, papa. I will be fine." I smiled.

"[Name], you might not want to talk to me because I am a man. But even so, papa wants to help." He patted my head.

My eyes watered, it's not like I don't want to talk. I just don't know where to begin. What if he looks at me with disgusted eyes when I said I remember my past lives? Or will he say I am not his daughter? Either option is really scary for me.

"No matter what, [Name] is [Name]. You are my only beloved daughter." Papa pulled my head to rest on his shoulder.

"Papa…" I sobbed.

"Good girl. There there. Just let it out." Papa comforted me until I finished crying. After that I talked about remembering my past life's memories and then about the book and then about my dream. Papa listens to it all without interrupting me even once.

"You did well." He patted my head. Again, my eyes start watering. "You tried to do your best. But [Name], you shouldn't forget you are not alone. Didn't Yae also remember her past life?" Papa smiled.

"But I don't want Yae or anyone else to suffer. Only me is enough."

"That may be so. But have you thought what would we feel knowing you suffer alone?” Papa smiled kindly.

“I…”

“Let’s change the position. If Yae-chan is the one going to suffer alone, what will you feel [Name]?”

“I will get angry and smack her so hard. And then, I will share her burden.” I blinked.

“See. Yae-chan is also the same. She wants to share your burden. Not only her, papa and all of people in Sawada household too. You don’t need to suffer alone. We will share your burden together. I am sure Satoru-kun is more than willing to do it.” He chuckled at the last part.

“But papa what if… what if I really kill him? I can’t live with that. I don’t even know if I can live without him.”

“You… finally realized Satoru-kun likes you?” Papa blinked.

“…Yae told me…” I mumbled.

“I see… I guess you really got this trait from your mother. I thought you finally realized it yourself.” He laughed.

“Papa! Don’t tease me!” I pouted.

“Don’t worry. You won’t kill him nor will he die. Just like you changed our fates. You too can definitely change your fate so it will be different from the dream. And of course all of us will be with you. We will also help you.” Papa patted my head. “That’s why don’t just go and think it’s okay to disappear. All of us will be so sad.”

“Papa…how did you know…”

“Silly [Name], you are my daughter, of course I know it. I am your papa after all. Satoru-kun might become just like what the book described if something were to happen to you.”

“But… it’s too late papa.” I mumbled.

“Why? Did something happen?” Papa frowned.

“Satoru might have fallen in love with the heroine. I…saw them kissing… under the starry sky, just like in the book.” I fidgeted.

“Satoru-kun is…? this… is a little hard to believe. But, if that’s true then…” Papa suddenly released a dark scary aura.

“Pa..papa…?”

“Hm? Oh. There’s nothing to worry about. I will believe his innocence until proven guilty.” He smiled. But his smile is different than usual. “For now, let’s go out together. It’s been a while since we are actually spending time as parent and child together.”

“Okay!!” I nodded, smiling. This is my first genuine smile in two weeks. After that papa accompanied me to window shopping. I have papa tried on a lot of different clothes for fun. As expected from papa, he pulled them off really well. A lot of sales women were also trying to woo him. They thought I was papa's sister. ‘What can I say. My papa is so handsome.’ I giggled.

“It’s not funny, [Name]. How could they mistake an ojii-san like me as a young man?” Papa sighed.

“Because papa is the most handsome man in the world.”

“Even better than Satoru-kun?” He was amused.

“Yep. Satoru is in number 2. Papa is number 1.” I nodded.

“Is that so? I am glad I am in a higher ranking than him.” Papa chuckled.

“Papa, I want to eat ice cream.” I pointed to the ad beside the ice cream vendor. The big one which can be shared.

“Okay, ice cream it is then.” I sat down on the bench while papa was buying it. “Here.” We shared the ice cream together.

“Delicious.” I exclaimed blissfully.

“Where do you want to go?”

“Papa, aren’t you busy? Is it okay to spend time with me?”

“Of course it’s okay. It’s our quality time together. Business can wait. The most important thing is you are safe and sound.” Papa smiled.

“Then… I want to watch a movie together.” I smiled.

“What kind of movie?”

“That.” Again, I pointed to the ad. A newly released horror movie.

“Horror movie it is then.” He smiled. Inside the movie theatre, there are a lot of couples. Our seats? Of course the best seat was in the front. The jump scare is nicely done, but it doesn’t scare us at all. In fact, we were discussing in a hushed tone about the plot (which is a no no in real life)

Out of a movie theatre, it’s dinner time. Papa decided to take me to have sushi in a famous sushi restaurant in our neighbourhood. The owner is papa’s classmates from school. “Welcome! Oh, it’s Tsuna. Long time no see.” Uncle Takeshi grinned.

“Konbanwa, Yamamoto-kun. It’s nice to see you again.” Papa smiled.

“Welcome to you too [Name]-chan. What do you want to eat today?”

“Otoro tuna.” I raised my hand.

“Okay, otoro it is then.” He laughed. We took a seat at the counter. I laugh as they reminisce about their middle and high school days. ~”~

“I am glad you are back to your usual self.” Papa smiled.

“Don’t worry, papa. I will apologize to everyone later.” I smiled. “And…”

“And?”

“I will ask clearly whether Satoru really likes the heroine or not. If he really had fallen in love with her then, I will wish for their happiness from the bottom of my heart.”

“What if he is not?”

“Hmm…. Though that was impossible at this point. If he is not in love with her then… I will tell him I love him...very much.” I smiled.

"I see. Then, Papa is rooting for you."

"Thanks, papa. I will take a bath first then." I ran into the house, preparing for a warm and comfortable bath. ~"~

Entry 12

I have date with Papa

"Kotaro-kun. There's something I'd like to ask." Tsuna phoned his old friend.

"What's wrong? Did that dumb son of mine is causing trouble again?" Kotaro sighed.

"Well… I was hoping you could answer that." Tsuna mumbled.

"What did he do this time? I thought he was over the phase where I like you that's why I tease you."

"Actually, my daughter said she saw Satoru-kun kissing another girl. You know, the one from the book of prophecy."

"...Come again?"

"I said my daughter-"

"Wait a moment, let me process what you have just said. Let me repeat, the trouble of a son kissing a girl that is not my daughter in law?"

"...Who is your daughter in law? They are not married." Tsuna rolled his eyes.

"Yet. Wait, let me beat that dumb son of mine first. I thought you were angry because my son was proposing and I was prepared to appease you. But this is a whole different matter. I will drag him to your mansion to give an explanation. Wait for a moment." He hung up.

"...I guess he has that coming for him." Tsuna sweatdropped.

Chapter Text

"[Name]."

"Good morning, Papa." I greeted.

"Your errands for today." Papa smiled as he handed me a piece of paper.

"Errand?"

"Yep. Make sure you do all of them." He patted my head.

"Okay…" I nodded, blinking. The first errand on the list is taking a walk with Toru in the xxx park.

I put a light blue collar on his neck. "Let's go, Toru." I giggled.

"Nyaaa!"

In the park, Toru rolls around on the grass, relishing the feeling of nature. "Are you enjoying yourself, Toru?" I giggled as I poked his stomach.

"Nyaaa!" He used his paws to grab my finger. So, after an hour of playing, I am off to the next list.

"Spa salon…." I blinked. This spa salon allowed pets. Which means Toru will also get a pet spa treatment.

"Welcome, Sawada-sama." The receptionist smiled. "Your room will be on the second floor, number 7. This is the key."

"Okay. Thank you."

"Please enjoy your stay." She bowed and smiled pleasantly.

I feel refreshed after the spa session. Now onto the next list. "Brunch at xxx restaurant."

"Welcome, Sawada-sama." The manager bowed.

"Ah, kon'nichiwa."

"Sawada-sama will be in a private room in the back garden."

"About my pet…"

"Oh, do not worry. We will also prepare its meal."

"Is it okay for me to bring him in?"

"Absolutely. Sawada-sama is our regular customer. Not to mention we are always indebted to Sawada-sama. We can make a few exceptions." He smiled.

"Thank you very much."

"Nya!"

"Let me guide you to your table." He gestured professionally. I follow him to the open back garden. A table has been specially arranged there. Not long after, Toru and I are enjoying our brunch.

"Is it delicious?"

"Nyaaa." He meowed and made a cute pose.

"Hehehe. Is that so? I guess I should learn how to cook it?" I bopped his nose.

"Nyaaa." He licked my finger.

After brunch, our next destination is a boutique. A famous xxx boutique I often visited. The owner is one of Sawada's subordinates.

"Principessa! I have been waiting for you!" A woman in her 30's smiled at my entrance.

"Kon'nichiwa Mizuki-san." I smiled.

"Nya!!"

"Oh, Toru-kun is here too. Perfect! I have been wanting to dress you up." She giggled. "Now, let's get to work." She clapped her hands. A row of smiling ladies suddenly appeared.

"Eh?" I blinked, not quite processing the whole situation yet.

After 3 hours of trying everything, I am dressed up with a light blue knee length dress. Toru is dressed with a kitty light blue suit, complete with a small bow and mini sunglasses.

"You look just like Satoru." I giggled and Toru hissed at his name. His paws are pawing away the sunglasses. "Eh…? I really like it though." My smile dropped.

"Nyaa." Toru then left the glasses on.

"So cute!! Let me take a picture of you." I pulled out my phone.

"No no no, principessa. Let us take a picture of you and Toru." Mizuki-san smiled. A pro photographer appeared suddenly.

"Eh? When did you arrange this?"

"Boss arranged it." She giggled.

"Ah…So it's papa." I sweatdropped.

We took a few pictures. "Then my next destination is…"

"Principessa." Ijichi-san bowed.

"Ijichi-san?"

"I will take you to your next destination." He smiled.

"Okay. Thank you Ijichi-san." I laughed. "We are going on a date, Toru." I told the kitten in my arms.

"Nya!"

I was taken to a 5 star restaurant. "We are going to eat again?" I blinked.

"We have been waiting, Sawada-sama." Again, a manager led us to a private room with a balcony.

"Suspicious." I knitted my brows. I see some of Sawada's subordinates here. "Why are they here?" If they are my bodyguards, papa will tell me. Unless he has a reason not to tell me. "Wait a moment… Are they here so I can't escape…?" A light bulb turned on in my head. "Omiai… no wonder papa said no skipping errands today. He sent me to an omiai? Which idiot wants to meet me?" I grumbled.

I know this will happen sooner or later. With Satoru now out of sight, some people might want to marry their sons to me. They have thought of being head of Sawada household, which is impossible. I don't plan on giving up my right as a successor nor do I want to get married for now. So, the option left to me is, "Let's run away, Toru." I whispered.

"Nya?"

Fortunately, my dress is quite easy to move in. I picked up Toru and put him inside my small purse, taking a careful care so he wouldn't get stuck or fall down when jumping down from the balcony. I take off my high heels and climb on the balcony.

"Principessa, your partner will arrive in the mo...ment…"

"Ah."

"Principessa, what are you doing?!"

"Running away." I replied as I quickly climb on the balcony.

"Don't do such a dangerous thing!"

"Either you tell my omiai partner to go home or I will jump." I stood on the balcony.

"I...I can't do-"

"Then, I am going to jump. Bye-bye."

"Principesa!!!!"

"Eh?” I blinked when I saw Satoru walked right beneath me. “Satoru! Move!” I called out in panic. Satoru looks up just in time to catch me. Fortunately, we didn’t crash onto the ground.

“Nice catch!!”

“Principessa!!” The subordinate yelled from the balcony.

“There she is!” Some others have begun to chase me.

“It’s not time to say that!” I cried out. “Sorry, Satoru.” I jumped out of his arm.

“Principessa!”

“Persistent!” I yelled back.

“Let’s go.” I was swooped in Satoru’s arm again.

“Eh?”

“Hold on tight, Kikufuku.” My hand automatically looped around his neck, while the other one is holding my purse, so Toru won’t fall out as Satoru runs to the parking lot. His car beeped signalling it’s unlocked now.

“I can walk.” I said.

“It’s fine, Kikufuku. Just stay still.” He grinned. He puts me in the co-driver seat and quickly take a seat in the driver seat.

“Quick! Bring a car out! Principessa has run away!!”

“Eh…. They are so persistent today.” I mumbled.

“Where should we go?”

“Let’s go to Mizuki-san store first. I need to get my shoes back. I can’t run quickly in these high heels. Plus…” Toru poked his head out from my purse. “I need her to take care for Toru. I can’t evade them while having him in my purse.”

“Nyaaa~”

“Okay.” He drove out of the restaurant. Our destination is Mizuki-san’s store. We are playing chase with Sawada subordinates.

‘So awkward….’ This is the first time in my life that I feel awkward being with Satoru. I mean we didn’t talk for 2 weeks already. And… he hasn’t forgiven me. And here I go dragging him into my omiai mess. “Umm…sorry for dragging you inside this mess… You can leave me at Mizuki-san’s.” I said softly, fidgeting and clenching my hands on my skirt.

“You don’t need to apologize, Kikufuku.” He said.

“But…”

“We are here.” He pulled his car up.

“Thank you.” I got out of the car and into the store. “Mizuki-san!”

“Oh, principessa. What’s wrong?”

“Please take care of Toru, okay. And where’s my shoes? I can’t run well in high heels.” I said quickly.

“Run?”

“Principessa, here are your shoes.” One of the ladies gave me my shoes back.

“Thanks.” I put it on.

“What do you mean by run?”

“I am running away from my omiai.” I replied.

“Nyaaaa…” Toru’s ears dropped.

“Be good Toru, I will pick you up later. Please take care of him, Mizuki-san. Or you can send him to Sawada mansion.” I yelled as I ran out of the store.

“There it is, principessa.”

“Geh! So annoying!” I grumbled.

“Kikufuku, get in.” Satoru called. I looked at the approaching men in black and decided it’s better to escape using a car.

“Let’s shake them off.” Satoru beamed happily. So, the car chasing round 2 begins. Somehow, Satoru drives us to an amusement park. “The easiest way to shake them off. Blending with the crowd.”

After paying for the tickets, we entered the amusement park. Satoru leads me around like he has memorized all the routes. "Satoru, what are you-"

"Ssshhh." He shushed, putting a rabbit eared hairband on our heads.

Blending is fine and all. But we are wearing a little too formal dress. We can easily be spotted. Not to mention, we are kind of drawing attention. Though most of them compliment how we match each other.

Satoru's grin widened. I think he is searching for this effect. "Here they are." MIB yelled. Satoru quickly drags me to run again. Whether the guests here are suddenly receiving an epiphany or not. They suddenly move to block the MIB.

"We'll block them for you. Make sure you protect the princess well." They grinned.

"Eh?"

"Of course." Satoru replied back.

"Wait! What is happening right now?" My brain is incapable of processing this.

"No worries. Just leave it all to me." Was his answer.

Suddenly there is an announcement. "To every guest and staff that are in our theme park. Today we have an event. Please protect the pair of eloped lovers who wear rabbit headbands from men in black. The lady was forced to attend an omiai by her parents. Even though the young lady already has her lover. This is the 21st century, there should be freedom to choose who to marry."

"Eeehhh?! But I don't have a lo-"

"Hush now, Kikufuku." He put his finger on my lips, silencing me. "Let's just enjoy this." He grinned.

Each person and staff we met gave us a warm look while encouraging us. "You got this." "Be happy together." "Don't worry, we'll block those MIB blockheads." "Onee-san, you are so pretty." "Hmph! As a man you should be able to protect your girlfriend." There's this little girl who scolded Satoru.

"Yep. That's why we are eloping." He said.

"So useless, you should have just declared your undying love in front of her parents. That's the sure-fire way to win their hearts." Now he is taking a lesson from a little girl.

"Good idea. I will need to prepare a speech."

"Pffft...Hehehehe…" I let out a small giggle. Somehow, I just feel like laughing at their silly banter.

"See, even pretty onee-san is laughing at your uselessness."

"Kikufuku, are you laughing at me?" He put on a faux hurt expression.

"Because…" I am still trying to get my giggle under control.

We got free food and free passes from staff, and even free prizes from them. I feel a little bad, because they were dragged into this mess. I think we almost finished exploring all the crooks and nanny in this amusement park just to avoid MIB. Truly, the happiest day in my life. I think no matter what his answer is. This will forever be engraved in my heart.

It's already late at night when he decided to take me home. After coming out from the amusement park at 6, we have a simple dinner in a yakiniku restaurant, then we stroll around. The awkwardness I felt has long vanished.

Satoru drives me back to Sawada mansion. "Thank you, this will be the happiest moment in my life. I think I should talk to my omiai partner. Then after that, I have something to tell you. Will you wait for a little while?"

"Of course, Kikufuku. I will wait for you. That's why, don't suddenly disappear from me. I can't take it." He pulled me to a hug.

"I won't. I promise." I smiled while patting him on the back. ~"~

"I am back."

"Nyaaa!"

"I am back, Toru." I picked him up.

"[Name]." Papa sighed.

"Sorry, papa. But you didn't say I am going to have omiai today." I smiled without any ounce of guilt.

"I guess half of it is my fault. About the omiai..."

"I know. I will meet him. But I will refuse him. I still need to hear Satoru's answer. After that, whoever papa wants me to marry, I will marry him."

"Silly girl. You can refuse them if you don't want to marry. This one is a bit persistent meeting you, that's why I left him to you. You can do whatever you want. Papa will support you. If you didn't want to marry then you don't need to. You are my one and only daughter and successor."

"Okay. I know. Thank you, Papa." ~"~

The omiai was rescheduled due to the demand of my omiai partner. This time the omiai takes place in a Japanese style restaurant. I wore a light blue furisode today. I am sitting here waiting for my omiai partner.

My mind replayed to the day when Satoru and I were faking eloping. Now that I think about it, why was he there? Did he… Nah, he couldn't be my omiai partner, right? He has already fallen for the heroine. They have kissed. I have seen it with my own eyes. I am already too late. *drip drop*

'Aaah… this can't do. I can't show this kind of vulnerable face in front of my omiai partner. I can't show any weakness.' I rubbed my eyes to wipe the tears away.

"Kikufuku, I am he-" Satoru's eyes widened.

"Ah, Satoru?" I am in the midst of wiping my tears away.

"Are you hurt?! Where?! Who hurt you?!" His hands cupped my cheeks, trying to see which part was hurt.

"I am not hurt." I shook my head. "I just had a bad dream yesterday." I said.

"You are not hurt…? I am glad." He sighed in relief.

"Why are you here, Satoru?" I blinked.

"Omiai."

"Omiai? What about the heroine?" I blinked owlishly.

"...My omiai is not related to her, Kikufuku."

"But, aren't you two dating?"

"Who said we are dating?" He made a disgusted face. "There's no way I will ever date that 'thing'.” He said in distaste.

"You shouldn't talk about girls like that, Satoru. You two have kissed."

"We didn't." He shook his head.

"I have seen it with my own eyes." I rolled my eyes. "Fine, whatever. So, which girl is your omiai partner? Those groups of girls worked quickly. But I have never expected for you to even agree for omiai."

"She bailed out in our last omiai. So, it is rescheduled today."

"Ah. That's why you were there at that time. Why did she bail out?"

"She eloped."

"Eloped? Eh? So, why did she come back for an omiai again? Did she find out it was you who is her omiai partner? That's why she came back? Not good. That kind of girl is not good. You better reject her." I shook my head.

"But last time she eloped with me. So, we actually have our omiai. Just a little different from the usual omiai."

"...? Eloped with you last time…?" The gears in my brain started turning.

"Yes. She jumped down from the balcony. I thought I was seeing a cute angel descent from heaven." He nodded.

"...That girl is…me…?"

"Yep."

"Eh? Huh? What a minute? Then what about the heroine?"

"Kikufuku, why are you still not believing me when I said I have no relationship with her. We only have mutual dislike."

"But you kissed."

"We weren't. There is a distance between us. It's just from your position it looked like we were kissing."

"Does that mean…" It's all my misunderstanding? I think I just shrink smaller.

"I don't blame you, Kikufuku. Because I was at fault too. I am sorry I didn't talk to you even though you have apologized."

"Why are you apologizing?"

"My phone broke when I was overseas. I just found out that you called and left voice messages recently."

"...I thought you didn't want to forgive me…"

"There's no way I won't forgive you. I was waiting for you to say sorry."

"You didn't hate me?"

"I will never hate you, Kikufuku." He pulled me to a hug. My head rested on his chest.

"...If you and the heroine hate each other, why were you together then? You even escort her to a party."

"This is all a staged play." He averted his eyes.

"...Come again?"

"Because Kikufuku was so adamant that I will fall in love with her. So, we staged the whole thing. I want to prove it to you, even if the story unfolded just like the book of prophecy I will still obviously choose my Kikufuku over her."

"...You knew?!" I pulled back, looking at him with wide eyes.

"Yae told me."

"Then you two were conspiring behind my back. You two lied."

"We didn't. Technically all of us, I mean not only me, Suguru, Megumi, Yuuji, Maki, Nobara knew about this too. All of us conspired together."

"...ck… tears…"

"Hm?"

"I said give me back my tears." I headbutted his chin, sniffling.

"It hurts, Kikufuku."

"Do you find it fun seeing me dancing around your palm like an idiot?! Satoru is the worst! I hate you!"

"That was your fault, Kikufuku. Because you never realized that I am so deeply in love with you. We even exchanged earrings. But you went and said I will fall in love with another woman. As expected, even I was quite upset. That's why we staged this whole thing."

"You...love me…?"

"Yep. I thought it was really obvious. Everyone knew except for Kikufuku. Even those guests at the evening party were vaguely aware."

"...You aren't lying…?"

"I never lie to my Kikufuku."

"...I…"

"When I went to reschedule our omiai, I heard some interesting news."

"What news?”

“I heard the principessa of Sawada household seems to have taken a liking to a man. I wonder who it is? Why don’t you tell me so I can match with your preference?” He smirked.

“That’s! It’s-”

“No need to say it. I will ask questions so just answer yes or no.” His smirk widened. “Is he as awesome as me?"

"...yes…"

"Is he as rich as me?"

"Yes…"

"Is he in the mafia?"

"Yes."

"Is he someone I know?"

"Yes."

"Is he handsome?"

"Yes."

"Does he have fluffy hair?"

"Yes."

"Is he taller than you?"

"Yes."

"Does he wear sunglasses?"

"Yes."

"Is he nice?"

"Yes."

"Is it me?"

"Yes."

"Let's get married?"

"Yes…? Eh?” I looked up abruptly.

“You already agreed, Kikufuku.” He practically sang out.

“But, if you are not with the heroine, you will…”

“I will get my happy ending with my Kikufuku.” He patted my head. “Do you have something you haven’t told me?” He smiled indulgently.

“I have…” I bit my lips. “You might not believe me, but…” I told him about that dream. “I just want everyone to be happy. Why can't I do that? I don’t want to kill Satoru… If Satoru is not here then… I…”

“Silly Kikufuku.” He pulled me to a hug. “You did it all just for me. Really, you are so silly and too loveable, Kikufuku.”

“Satoru…”

“Don’t worry. Nothing will happen to me. I won’t let that dream come true. Not only me, everyone will be here with you. I am sure Sawada-san has already told you this though. Besides, if you were to disappear. I might really become that cold-blooded mafia boss just like in the book. The difference being, I will stay like that for the rest of my life.”

“You can’t!”

“That’s why Kikufuku can’t leave my side.”

“…Can I really stay with you?”

“You are more than welcomed. In fact, you have to stay with me forever.”

“I won’t kill you…?”

“Nope. Kikufuku won’t kill me, unless you want me to die. Then I will gladly offer my life to you. My one and only Kikufuku. You can do whatever you want to me.”

“You can’t die!” I shook my head. “You have to promise me you won’t die even if I ask for your life!” Fresh tears flowed again. “If you die, then I will die too.” I declared.

“…That’s quite a problem. Okay okay. I get it, Kikufuku. Don’t cry. I won’t die, I promise you.” He pulled back to have a good look at my crying face. “Don’t cry.” He wiped and kissed my tears away.

“Satoru…”

“Hm?” His hand is gently pulling an ornament that was holding my hair, causing my hair to fall down and frame my face. “I love you.” I gave him my best smile.

His eyes widened as he pulled in a tight hug. “…You don’t know how long I have been waiting for this word, Kikufuku.” He mumbled.

“Sorry…” Now I feel bad. I was rooting for him and the heroine. Because I truly believe he will fall in love with the heroine for the future. I unconsciously deny everything.

“I don’t know what’s the dream me feel for you. But right now, the me in front of you didn’t feel anything except from love for you. I just want to spoil you for the rest of my life.”

I felt really shy when he boldly declared that. My cheeks are warm. “[Name]…” He literally breathed my name in my ears.

My own breath hitched. ‘This… What's this destructive power? Too much… his voice is too much…’ I closed my eyes and clenched his shirt in hopes to calm down my out of control heartbeat.

“Kikufuku?”

“…You can’t look at my face right now…” I mumbled, muffled by his shirt.

“You are making me curious when you said it like that. I really want to see it badly.”

“No.” I shook my head.

“[Name], can I see it, please?”

“Not fair…” I pouted. “When you call my name like that… I can’t refuse.” I slowly pulled back, letting him see the flaming cheeks.

Satoru takes off his glasses. “…If I knew it would be like this. I should have just called your name and confessed my undying love sooner to you.” He chuckled. “You are too cute for your own good.” He kissed my nose.

“…You missed…” I muttered.

“My apology, principessa. Allow me to redeem myself.”

“You may.” With my permission, I got a kiss on the lips. It starts with just lips touching, turns to a peck and then a single lip kiss, our bodies meld with each other as the kiss turned to a deep kiss. The one with tongues messing with each other. 'How come Satoru is good at kissing? When did he learn this?'

“[NAME}-SAMA!!!!!”

I jump at the loud voice as the door slides open. I buried my face in Satoru's chest, while the said man put his hand on the back of my head. “Tsk.” He clicked his tongue.

“Go.Jo.Sa.To.Ru. What did you do to [Name]-sama?!”

‘Heroine…? [Name]-…sama…?’

“None of your business. This should be a private room, how can you barge in here? You are disturbing our moment.”

“Hmph! Of course I will be here. There’s no way I will let you do something corrupt to [Name]-sama!” I could hear her angry tone.

Curious, I take a peek from the gap. “There’s no need for you to look at this kind of person.” His hand pushed my head flushed against his chest again.

“What do you mean by this kind of person?! You are just jealous that [Name]-sama held me in high regard.” She mocked.

‘High regard? When did I ever do that?’ I blinked. ‘All I did when we met was humiliate her though.’

“Shut up! Oi! Suguru! You are over there right? Take this woman out in instant!” Satoru yelled.

Again, I try to take a peek. I can see multiple heads poke inside the room. “Sorry, Satoru. She kind of marched inside herself. And we were curious too.” Suguru smiled innocently.

“Tsk! Spying on your boss’ omiai is a no no.”

“Gojo Satoru! Release [Name]-sama! Don’t you see she is having a hard time breathing? Besides, [Name]-sama is wearing furisode. A furisode. This should be appreciated. Her beauty should be forever engraved in our hearts.”

“I agree with you on this one. That’s why I don’t want to let you see Kikufuku. Kikufuku’s dressing up moments are only for me to see.”

“You filth!!”

Now, I am officially confused. Why are they bickering with each other and more importantly it’s about me. “…umm… please don’t fight…”

“We are not fighting at all.” They said in unison.

“This is my natural reaction when meeting that thing.” Satoru jabbed his finger at her. I can finally take a good look at the heroine. Her description is just like the book, a true Japanese beauty like Yamato Nadeshiko.

“[Name]-sama.” She beamed at me. I can practically see hearts in her eyes. I blink and look at Satoru for confirmation.

“She is that heroine.” He nodded.

I turned my eyes to her again. The hearts are still in her eyes, I look at Yae. She nods her head. ‘Eeehhh???? The heroine… why is she like this….?’

“Um… I am sorry I humiliated you at the evening party.” I bowed.

“No no no no no! it’s fine [Name]-sama! I am just really delighted you still remember me.” She waved her hands quickly.

“Of course I remember you.” ‘You are the heroine after all.’

The heroine suddenly collapsed on the floor. “A-are you alright?”

“I am fine.” She was breathing hard.

“But you are breathing hard.”

“It’s okay. This is just a natural reaction of happiness being remembered by [Name]-sama.” She panted as she looked at me blushing.

“Eh…?”

“Oi! That pervert over there, don’t show your disgusting perverted face to Kikufuku.” Satoru covered my eyes.

“Ha?! What the fuck are you talking about, Gojo Satoru?! I am just devoting myself to my goddess, [Name]-sama. Don’t get in my way!!”

“…Eto… what exactly is happening?” I pulled down Satoru’s hand. “Shouldn’t you be angry at me?” I blinked.

“Angry with [Name]-sama? That’s preposterous! I can’t get enough of [Name]-sama’s scolding! Please scold me more. I want to be scolded by [Name]-sama! Please step on me!” She showed her rear to me.

‘Eeeeehhhh?!!! Do-M? The pure, witty, kind heroine is do-M? Why? What happened? Is it because I humiliated her? Did her heart can’t take it and turn to this?’

“Gross! Don’t come near my Kikufuku!” Satoru slipped his hands under my knees and back, lifting me up with ease and stepped back a few steps. “This damn pervert.” He hissed.

“Satoru… why is the heroine like this?” I blinked.

“I will explain to you later. As for readers out there, it will be revealed in the next chapter. Don’t miss it.” ~”~

“Yae… you there?” I slid open her door.

“Just come in. why are you turning shy so suddenly?” Yae rolled her eyes.

“Un… sorry. I am sorry for suddenly running away from the villa.” I fidgeted.

“And?”

“Sorry for hiding something from you.”

“Haaa…” She sighed loudly.

‘Is she mad? I guess so…’

“[Name].” Yae called.

“Yes?” I looked up to her. Her hand suddenly descends, in reflex, I close my eyes, waiting for her painful chop. Instead of chop, I got pinched. “Hittaiii…Yae…”

“It’s your fault.” She grumbled. “Why didn’t you tell me something important like that?” she huffed.

“…I don’t want to drag you inside the mess. I just…”

“Stupid.” She flicked my forehead. “I am fine being dragged inside your mess. Didn’t you always make a stupid mess? This will be no different. I mean, you didn’t even realize Satoru-san is so deeply in love with you until I spelled it out.”

“Sorry.”

“Just… don’t do this again.”

“Okay…”

“Promise me to always tell me. Whatever it’s just a bad dream or silly delusions of yours…. Don’t make me worry, idiot.”

“Yes! I promise!” I smiled. “Sorry for making you worry, Yae.”

“Whatever.” Yae rolled her eyes. “Next time if you do this again. I will smack you so hard.”

And thank you for being my best friend.”

“I can’t just leave you alone.” She flicked my forehead again. “Let’s have a sleepover today.”

“Okay! I am going to get my pillow and Toru.” I quickly ran to my room and back to Yae’s.

Entry 13

I finally confessed

Hidden Entry 3

Kikufuku finally said she loves me. Now, the next step is planning for the wedding

Hidden Entry 4

I guess Satoru has finally overcome every obstacle to obtain [Name]-chan’s love

Hidden Entry 5

It’s about the damn time they get together. Now we won’t have to watch this kind of stupid drama unfold

Hidden Entry 6

[Name] and Boss are perfect together. I am sure they will take care of each other well

Hidden Entry 7

Sunglasses bastard finally confessed. He should do that sooner

Hidden Entry 8

I just hope that won’t do something stupid to make [Name] upsets. Seriously, she is too good for him

Omake

“By the way, Satoru?”

“What’s wrong, Kikufuku?”

“If this is all staged, why did you suddenly stop?”

He blinks before he beamed. “It’s because you cried.”

“Eh?”

“I agree to play along, but the bottom line is if you cry we will end all of this stupid charade.”

“Oh…” I didn’t expect that kind of reason. “Satoru.”

“Hm?”

“Come closer.” I smiled. Satoru quickly shifts and bends down a little. “Thank you.” I gave him a peck on a cheek. Satoru smiled cheekily before giving a peck on cheek too.

“My pleasure, Kikufuku.”

“GOJO SATORU!!!! HOW DARE YOU! TO [NAME]-SAMA NO LESS!!!”

Chapter Text

I still remember vividly the day I meet my goddess. At that time, I was only a 12 years old girl. It was the first time I went to foreign country, Italy. It was when my parents were still alive. That trip was the first and the last we went as a family. For a little girl like me, everything is magical. From the people to the smallest things like the colours of building stone.

Everything is so magical that I want to touch and explore everything. “Woah… what a beautiful dress…” I looked at the display mannequin. I rarely see this type of dress in Japan. “Nee, mama.” I called. “Mama?” I frowned when I heard no reply. I turned to my side but found no one. “Mama? Where are you?” I whipped around to see whether my parents were nearby. “Mama? Papa?” My eyes watered.

And during one of my self-explorations, I was separated from my parents. My hand was suddenly grabbed by someone. “Ma…ma…?” A man I didn’t know was grabbing my hands roughly.

“I finally found you, little girl!!” He said in a language I didn’t understand at all. I just know this man doesn’t have nice intentions.

“Let me go!!!” I yelled. passer-by started looking at us. “Help!” I cried.

“This is my niece. It’s her first time in Italy. She hasn’t learnt Italian.” He smiled at the passer-by.

“Let me go! Who are you? Where’s my mama? Mama!! Papa!! Help me!!!” I yelled with all my might. But no one help me. They are just whispering with each other. I feel really scared, what if I can’t see my parents again.

“Hey, what are you doing to her?” A childish voice suddenly said. A little girl frowned as she walked to us. “Release her!” I didn’t know what they were talking about, but that girl was helping me when no one was.

“Shut up! Little girl!” The man yelled and was going to grab her hand.

“What are you going to do to her?” Another voice chimed in. A boy no older than me stood in front of the little girl, growling at the man. The man stepped back. He was going to walk away with me.

“Help!” I cried out.

“Don’t take the girl away.” The little girl yelled again.

“You heard her, you leave the girl alone, and nobody is hurt. You take the girl away...” I wasn’t sure what he said. But I can feel his unsaid threat hanging unfinished.

“Young head.” A MIB called the boy. The boy nods his head and motions his head to us. The MIB then talked with the man. The man looked frightened and released my hand quickly and ran away. I was relieved I won’t be taken away. The MIB reached out his hand to me, I thought he was going to take me away again.

“No!!” I yelled as I swatted his hand.

“Onee-san.”

I opened my eyes when I heard the familiar language of Japan. The little girl is smiling at me. “Don’t worry. We are not bad guys.” The little girl smiled. “Here take my hand.” She held out her much smaller hand.

“…Okay…” I sniffled as I held her hand.

After that we sat down on a nearby bench. I told her I was lost. She didn’t even let go of my hand once. “Satoru.” The girl called out to her companion.

“What’s wrong, Kikufuku?” He smiled. His atmosphere was so different from before.

“I want to help onee-san.”

“Okay. I got it.” He smiled indulgently as if he had known it would be like this.

“Onee-san, what's your father and mother’s name? Ah, their description too.” The little girl turned to me.

I told them my parents’ name and their description. “Where did you lose them?” The boy asked.

“In that shop where you two found me.” I answered. The boy then said something to MIB beside him. The MIB nods and pulls out his phone. “Will I see my parents again?” I mumbled.

“Don’t worry. Onee-san will definitely see them again. I am sure they are searching for you too. Please wait a little longer.” The little girl cheered me up.

Maybe it was the feeling that I was not alone or gratefulness to her. But I feel a little better. “Onee-san, let’s eat gelato!” she pointed her finger to the stall across from us.

“Eh? But I don’t have money.” I smiled shyly.

“I have. Come on! Let’s go!” She dragged me to the stall. “What flavour do you want?” She asked.

“I want vanilla.”

“Okay, vanilla it is then. Then I want chocolate. Satoru, what flavour do you want?”

“Any flavour is fine. As long as Kikufuku chose for me.”

“Ehh? Then strawberry it is then.” She smiled. “Uncle, one chocolate, one vanilla and one strawberry, please.” She said in Italian to the uncle. That uncle nods his head smiling while getting to work on our gelato. ~”~

“I see, it’s your first time in Italy. No wonder, everything must look really magical. I mean, when I was here for the first time I was almost lost too.”

“You did?” I blinked.

“Yep. Fortunately, Satoru was with me.” She giggled.

“I knew Kikufuku would get lost if I left you alone.” The boy who I presumed was Satoru grinned.

“I won’t.” She pouted. “Satoru, you meanie.”

‘So cute.’

“I am sorry, Kikufuku. Don’t be angry. I was wrong.” He patted her head.

“…you can’t be mean to me…”

“Of course of course.” He nodded.

Not long after my parents found me. “Aiko!!!”

“Mama!!! Papa!!!” I rushed to her.

“Aiko!” Mama knelt down and wrapped her hands tightly around me. “Aiko! I am glad you are alright!” Mama sobbed.

“Sorry, mama, papa. I won’t let go of your hands anymore.” I sobbed. I will firmly remember not to let go of their hands in an unknown place.

“Onee-san, I am glad you finally meet your parents again.” The little girl smiled. “Then, we need to get going too.”

“Kikufuku, wear this or you will catch a cold.” The boy put a jacket on her.

“Thank you very much!” Mama and papa bowed to them.

“Bye-bye, onee-san.” She waved to me.

“Ano!! My name is Yanagawa Aiko! I will definitely meet you again.” I yelled at her.

“Okay! Let’s meet again!!” she yelled back.

From that day on, I studied like crazy, especially Italian. I resolved to meet her again. I don’t know her name, but I am sure I will-no, I will make sure I meet her again. She is my saviour and goddess. I ask a lot of people about her nickname. But, no one seems to know. But I won’t give up at all.

My parents had an accident when I was 14. From then on it was only me. I was sent to an orphanage until I was 18. At that time, I almost lost my will to live. The only motivation I have for me to keep going is that I want to meet that little girl again.

I safely graduated from high school. It was 2 years after my college that I met someone. A creepy white haired (old)man. The first thing I feel about this man is he is dangerous. Don't get involved with him.

That man introduced himself as Gojo Satoru. His name sparked a familiar feeling in my mind. The man in front of me was offering me a job. I was ready to call the police if he said something dangerous. But that man told me to act like a certain script to fool someone.

I frown, he looks like a rich man. So, why don't he just hire an actress or something. His answer was it has to be me. He said if I agreed to his proposal, he would pay all of my tuition until I graduated from college.

A really tempting offer. But it was too suspicious. I have learnt my lessons, so I know there is always a catch in something.

"Do you want me to act like a mistress? Sorry, you better look for other people. I won't stoop so low to be that kind of person." I rolled my eyes, annoyed.

"Mistress?" He blinked. "Did you hit your head? I won't hire you as a mistress." He made a disgusted face. "I only want you to act like the book, of course no touching physically. Just thinking about that makes me nauseated." He grimaced.

"...So, do you want to break up with a persistent girlfriend? Do you need me to act like your new girlfriend? That's a no too. I have decided to dedicate my whole being to one person." I replied sanrkily.

"Nope. I don't need you to be my girlfriend or whatever. There's this girl that believes we will fall in love with each other. Rather than waiting for her to do some unpredictable stunt to get us together. I'd rather stage all of this, so I have some control over it."

"...Is that girl crazy? Why would she assume I will fall in love with you?" I retorted.

"The feeling is mutual. I also don't understand how I will fall in love with someone like you. My Kikufuku is obviously better." He looked at me up and down.

"...What did you say?" I frowned.

"Oh? Are you angry? I was just stating the truth." He smirked.

"No. Not that. Who did you say better than me?"

"My Kikufuku obviously. Are you deaf?" He mocked.

"Kikufuku…" My mind flashed to that little girl again. "Did that girl ever go to Italy and save an older girl from attempted kidnapping?"

"Yep. That girl was my Kikufuku. And the other girl is you, right?"

"Then… you are that Satoru boy…"

"So, what do you think?"

"Where is she now?"

"Why would I tell you that? What are you going to do with my Kikufuku?"

"Ha? Of course I am going to dedicate my whole being to her. She is my saviour and goddess. I still haven't thanked her properly that time." I said excitedly, I can't believe I can meet my goddess this fast.

"..." He scrunched his nose.

"Wait a minute… If I cooperate with you, I can meet her, right? Okay, I agree. As long as I don't need to touch you, I will be fine. I will try to endure not to punch you every time I see you." I nodded excitedly.

"That's my line. I won't allow anyone aside from Kikufuku to touch me." He stuck his tongue out. "Fine, let's draw the contract." He said.

"...You think this will end like those novels where the overbearing CEO will trash away the contract after spending some time with the girl? So disgusting. I won't ever fall in love with you. You reek danger. The kind that It's better not to get involved." I said in distaste.

"Ha?! You wish! I won't be interested in another woman except for Kikufuku. This contract is just for safety measures. We won't even meet each other unless Kikufuku decides to spy on us." I said.

"How do you know she will spy on us."

"I have my way. You only need to act whenever I tell you. That's all."

"As long as I can see my goddess. I will endure everything." ~"~

The first time I actually met my goddess was at an evening party. After she saw me being escorted by that menace, she will humiliate me in front of other guests. 'Hmph! My goddess is too nice. I am afraid she won't be able to do it. I will act by myself if necessary.'

That day I only had 2 missions, went to the evening party and then went to the fountain after meeting the goddess. Easy enough.

'Aaaahhh! That's her. That was my goddess!!! She is so beautiful!!! I want to take a picture of her.'

"Kikufuku." Gojo Satoru grinned at her.

"Hello, Satoru. Who is this nice lady?" She looked at me while smiling.

'Ooohh!!! She is looking to me!!! I can die happy!!!!'

"Ah. She is my date for today."

"Is that so? What's your name?" She smiled.

"Y-yes. My name is Yanagawa Aiko. Nice to meet you." I bowed.

"Oh my, there's no need to bow." She giggled lightly. "Today, you are his date. Have more confidence. Not many people can catch his attention."

"I…I am only here because of-"

"Whatever the reason is, right now you are the most sought out person in this hall. I suggest you speak a little less and just stand quietly. Just in case they will use your own words against you." She smiled, taking a glass of grape juice from the waiter. "Now, if you will excuse me." She then walked away.

'So perfect! My goddess is perfect! She was worried I would be bullied by people if I talk too much, so she gave me advice to just smile and stay silent. As expected from my goddess. She is just too kind.' I clenched my hands so I won’t burst out yelling happily.

After that I went to sit by the fountain to wait for my ride home. Geto-san finally came to take me home. I was so excited that I blabber about [Name]-sama to him. ~"~

The second time I met [Name]-sama was when I was escorted to another evening party. 'I wonder what happened? [Name]-sama was not cheerful as usual. Did this menace beside me do something to her?' I glared hatefully at him. And these crowds of girls are also annoying. I was not stupid. I know it's because the menace beside me that they are flattering me right now.

And then, there it is. Someone was stupid enough to insult [Name]-sama. 'You bitch!!! How dare you to talk like that to [Name]-sama. If not because of my mission, I will maul you right now.' I clenched my hands hard and gritted my teeth.

But [Name]-sama wonderfully owned that stupid girl. 'Ha!! Serve you right!' I laughed gleefully. I can barely contain a smile on my lips. 'As expected from [Name]-sama.'

As for the third time we met. It's in their villa. I was hired as a housekeeper. That was the best day ever, I mean I got to see [Name]-sama's sleeping face. Even though that menace was the one who carried her. Tsk, he sure ruined the perfect scene.

But the next day was the worst. [Name]-sama misunderstood that menace and I. Kurogane-san was asking whether that menace and I were kissing. 'Bleergh.'

“Huh? Me kissing that menace?! As if! I refuse even to be put in the same sentence as him.”

But I am worried about [Name]-sama. I don't mind being hated by her but I don't want to make her cry. Of course, if it's allowed, I also don't want to be hated by her. But just imagining [Name]-sama glares hatefully at me makes me feel excited.

That menace said he has a way to fix this. I hope so, if not. I will definitely hunt him down for making [Name]-sama cried.

Few days later, I asked Geto-san about [Name]-sama's condition. They, as in the rest that were in the villa at that time, are going to check on them and he offered the same to me. Of course I am going. I have to make sure that menace is not going to corrupt pure [Name]-sama.

We occupied the room beside them. We are trying to eavesdrop. But damn, the sound insulation is too perfect. We can't hear everything. So, we decided to move outside, hoping to peek inside the door.

“[NAME}-SAMA!!!!!” I burst open the door. I can see [Name]-sama hides her face in that menace’s chest. ‘How dare he kisses [Name]-sama.’

“Tsk.” He clicked his tongue.

“Go.Jo.Sa.To.Ru. What did you do to [Name]-sama?!”

“None of your business. This should be a private room, how can you barge in here? You are disturbing our moment.”

“Hmph! Of course I will be here. There’s no way I will let you do something corrupt to [Name]-sama!” I am seething.

[Name]-sama was trying to peek but that damn menace…

“There’s no need for you to look at this kind of person.” His hand tucked her head inside his bosom.

“What do you mean by this kind of person?! You are just jealous that [Name]-sama held me in high regard.” I mocked.

“Shut up! Oi! Suguru! You are over there right? Take this woman out in instant!” Satoru yelled.

“Gojo Satoru! Release [Name]-sama! Don’t you see she is having a hard time breathing? Besides, [Name]-sama is wearing furisode. A furisode. This should be appreciated. Her beauty should be forever engraved in our hearts.”

“I agree with you on this one. That’s why I don’t want to let you see Kikufuku. Kikufuku’s dressing up moments are only for me to see.”

“You filth!!”

“…umm… please don’t fight…” [Name]-sama chipped in. Her shy voice is absolutely the cutest.

“We are not fighting at all.” We said in unison.

“This is my natural reaction when meeting that thing.” Gojo Satoru jabbed his finger at me. I can finally see [Name]-sama.

“[Name]-sama.” I beamed at her. ‘The goddess is looking at me!!!”

“Um… I am sorry I humiliated you at the evening party.” She bowed.

“No no no no no! it’s fine [Name]-sama! I am just really delighted you still remember me.” I quickly waved my hands at her, signalling there’s no need for apology.

“Of course I remember you.”

*Strike 3, batter out*

My heart, I can’t take it. I collapsed on my knees, clutching my heart. ‘[Name]-sama is…[Name]-sama is…’ “I am fine.” I was breathing hard to control my excitement.

“But you are breathing hard.”

“It’s okay. This is just a natural reaction of happiness being remembered by [Name]-sama.” I looked at her.

“Eh…?”

“Oi! That pervert over there, don’t show your disgusting perverted face to Kikufuku.” Gojo Satoru covered her eyes.

“Ha?! What the fuck are you talking about, Gojo Satoru?! I am just devoting myself to my goddess, [Name]-sama. Don’t get in my way!!”

“…Eto… what exactly is happening?” She pulled down Gojo Satoru’s hand. “Shouldn’t you be angry at me?” She blinked.

“Angry with [Name]-sama? That’s preposterous! I can’t get enough of [Name]-sama’s scolding! Please scold me more. I want to be scolded by [Name]-sama! Please step on me!” She showed her rear to me.

‘There’s no way I would get angry at her. Rather, please look at me like you are looking a pig and dig your heel into my rear.’ Just imagining it made me drool.

“Gross! Don’t come near my Kikufuku!” Gojo Satoru lifted [Name]-sama and he stepped back a few steps. “This damn pervert.” He hissed.

Extra Entry 4

I meet my goddess!!!!! My hard-work is finally paying off!!!!

Chapter Text

After the whole omiai fiasco. All of the family members of Gojo and Sawada have known we are finally in a relationship. To celebrate this happy occasion, we are going on that trip again. Re-enactment of our failed retreat.

We re-hired the heroi-no, Yanagawa-san, as our housekeeper. She gladly accepted. I am still not used to how devoted she is to me. I did save her from attempted kidnapping, but that shouldn't really change her this much.

Anyway, Yanagawa-san told us she is going first to the villa to prepare dinner so we can eat right after we have arrived.

So again, with Suguru as our driver, we are enroute to the villa. "Nyaaa." Toru tried to paw his toy as I pulled it away from his reach. "Nyaaa…" Toru dropped his ears pitifully.

I giggle at his cuteness. "So cute." I cooed.

"Kikufuku is way cuter." Satoru put me on his lap and his head on top of mine. His hands wrap securely around my waist.

"Nyaa!!" Toru hissed. Satoru stuck his tongue out.

"Satoru, don't pick a fight with Toru." I sighed.

"Because Kikufuku is only paying attention to that da- I mean Toru. I want your attention too."

"Be good, Satoru." I patted his fluffy hair.

“We are finally released from this torture after 10 years.” Nobara rolled her eyes.

“Sorry, Nobara.” I smiled sheepishly.

“It’s that clown boss of ours should be apologizing. If he just manned up and declared his love to you, this would be over quickly.” She sighed.

“But we couldn’t deny the fun seeing him trying so hard for [Name]’s love. The way she obliviously blocked his advances was perfect.” Maki snickered.

“Ah…” Pink tint appeared on my cheeks.

“There’s that time they exchanged earrings with their own eye colour. But [Name] didn’t get it at all.” Yae snorted.

“That…”

“There’s also that time Boss would glare at every male in the party for looking at [Name].” Megumi added.

“You did?” I blinked as I looked up to him.

“Kikufuku is too cute when wearing a dress. I have to guard her before some unknown pests attach themselves to her.” His mischievous blue eyes peering down at me

“Ah, there’s also that time he asked us whether there were some guys pining on her.” Yuuji nodded.

“…Satoru… were you stalking me?”

“Yep.” He nodded shamelessly.

"..." I...didn't know what to reply. The others are already used to it, so they just rolled their eyes.

"Grrrrr…." Toru growled at him.

"Toru." I warned him.

"Nyaa….." He pulled kitty eyes on me.

"You can't be naughty." I bopped his nose.

"Nyaa…" He licked my finger.

"Don't act cute. It's disgusting." Satoru grumbled.

"Grrrr…"

"Satoru, don't pick a fight with a kitty." I sighed.

"But Kikufuku, I can act cute too." He whined.

"Disgusting." They (including Toru) gagged. ~"~

We finally arrived at the villa. "[Name]-sama, welcome!" Yanagawa-san welcomed us excitedly. "I have prepared dinner!" She ushered us into the dining room. Row of meals have been prepared. I am amazed by the sheer amount of food.

"You did it all by yourself? Was that not tiring?" I blinked.

"Of course not. This is all for [Name]-sama. When I think like that, I will have enough energy for the rest of my life." She exclaimed excitedly.

"Don't come too close." Satoru shielded me from her.

"Tsk. Don't disturb my time with [Name]-sama, you menace!"

"Let's just start eating." Yae ignored these two as they sat down.

I sit beside Satoru, while my other side is Toru. He is also having dinner with us, eating his cat food of course.

I put a bite into my mouth. As expected from the heroine spec. The dish is super delicious. "So delicious." I sighed blissfully.

"I am glad you like it. I did my best to match your preference. This is the highest compliment I ever got." She beamed with a lovestruck expression.

"You can open a diner. I will be your regular customer." I smiled at her.

"...Good idea. With that, I can see [Name]-sama regularly. I need to prepare." She quickly ran to her room. "Just leave the dishes after you finish. I will take care of them." Her voice echoed.

After dinner, we went upstairs to drop our suitcases. I go to the same room as last time.

"Your room is over there." Yae directed me to another room.

"Eh?"

"You lost the lottery." Another reply came from Nobara.

"Since when did we choose the room based on the lottery?" I sweatdropped.

"Just now." Maki said.

"Eh??...Fine…" I sighed, giving up. The room I get is the master bedroom. The biggest one in the villa. "Getting a master bedroom is losing the lottery? What kind of weird logic is that? Did they put something inside? Or maybe the bathroom is broken? Or the aircon is not functioning?" I listed out all possibilities. "They want me to share…? But this villa has enough room for everyone. I can also switch rooms if something is really broken." I muttered as I turned the handle.

Voila, no one is inside. "..." I blinked owlishly. "I guess I was paranoid." I giggled to myself as I set Toru down. After taking a shower, I am out strolling with Toru.

"Whoaaa!" I exclaimed in awe as I laid down on the grass. The whole sky is covered by glittering stars. "Toru, you see. Those are stars." I pointed to the sky.

"Nyaaa~" Toru is laying on his back on my bosom.

"Tomorrow let's get the others to see this too." I giggled. ~"~

"...Kikufuku?"

"...Satoru?" I did a double take. 'This is my room, right?' I looked at the door and yes it's my room supposedly. I enter the room and see my suitcase is indeed inside.

"Why are you here?" Satoru blinked. He is wearing a long t-shirt and long grey sweatpants.

"Because Yae told me this is my room…? What about Satoru?"

"I used this room last time. So, I decided to room here again."

"I will take another room then."

"Nope." He strode to me and trapped me between the door and him, his long arms on either side of my head. "Stay."

"Nyaa!" Toru struggled in my arms, trying to scratch Satoru.

"The cat can go." He tried to pick him up.

"Nyaa!!!"

"Can we stay?"

"Kikufuku is okay, but the cat-" *bzzzz* *bzzzz* My phone vibrated. An incoming message from Yae.

The other rooms are all locked. Enjoy.

"So she said." Satoru grinned.

"Did you also plan this?"

"Nope." He shook his head. "I have no idea. But I like it." He grinned. He lifts me up suddenly and easily transports me on the bed. Toru is growling the whole time. “I won’t do anything you don’t like. I promise. So, stay.” He knelt in front of me, laced his hand to mine. Slowly bring it to his lip and kiss my knuckle. “[Name].”

A blush explodes on my face. Now that I know his feeling, I finally noticed some small details, like how his manner turned subtly gentle, he walks slower to match my pace, and the way his eyes reflect with a lot of emotions only to me. “…Okay…” I nodded. I can’t say no when he is like that.

“Then… I am going to change.” I put Toru on the bed and escaped to the adjoined bathroom. I look at the pyjamas I have swiped from the suitcase. It’s oddly being labelled as sleepwear. There is also a piece of paper attached to it.

“Your sleepwear for the rest of the retreat. I have put 3 or 4 pieces inside your suitcase. Yae”

I unfold my sleepwear. It’s not pyjamas or lingerie. This is most definitely an oversized long-sleeved button up t-shirt. I can smell a faint familiar scent from it. “…Satoru’s shirt…” I blinked. “Is it okay for me to wear this? Won’t he get mad if his shirts suddenly went missing?” I titled my head. ‘Since Yae has gotten them, she must have his permission right?’

Feeling quite excited, I strip out from my clothes and wear my new sleepwear. It’s just a t-shirt but it feels nice and comfortable. Due to the size though, the shirt ends up a few inches above my knees. And it keeps slipping off from one side of my shoulder. The sleeves… there’s no need to mention that it ends up with me having sweater paws.

“Can I ask him for more so I can sleep with it?” I mumbled. “Satoru.” I called as I padded out from the bathroom.

Satoru looks up from their glaring contest. His eyes widened slightly before he blinked rapidly. “Kikufuku?”

“Yes?”

“Is that my shirt?”

“Yes. Didn’t Yae ask you for some. Because she put them in my suitcase and took out all my pyjamas. She said this will be my sleepwear. She didn’t tell you? Eh? Does that mean she stole them?” I sweatdropped.

I heard him groan while mumbling. Are they betting whether I am going to turn into a beast or not? Something like this along the line.

“Sorry, I will go and change.” My smile dropped. There goes my intention to ask for more shirts.

“Kikufuku.”

“Ye-!!!” I was pulled into a back hug.

“Kikufuku, do you plan all of this?”

“…? Plan what?” I blinked. I furrow my brows and think. I didn’t particularly plan for this. I mean, I guess this is some sort of nice surprise though.

“…Never mind.” He sighed while patting my head. “Let's go to the balcony, the sky is nice.” Satoru intertwined his fingers with mine and led me to the balcony.

“I know. I was having a walk with Toru just now. The sky is so beautiful. There are a lot of glittering stars.” I giggled. Satoru puts his hands on the railing, sandwiching me in between.

“Kikufuku.”

“Hm?”

“If you can get one star from the sky, which one will you choose?”

“Hmm…” I looked at the sky. “This is a tough question… Ah. I know.”

“Which one?”

“Satoru’s eyes.” I looked up to him and grinned.

He blinks as if he wasn’t expecting this answer. “I like you eyes the most. They are like the whole galaxy itself. Of course, you can’t say something stupid like you will gouge it out for me. Or I will get angry.” I pouted.

“…I was busted…” He smiled.

“Satoru!”

“I was kidding. Don’t get mad, Kikufuku.” He laughed. “I tried to find something close to it. This will do fine, I guess.”

“What are you talking about?'' Instead of answering, Satoru held left hand up and slipped something on my ring finger. “Ah….” I blinked at the ring which rested perfectly on it. A precious gemstone like the colour of his eyes is sparkling reflecting the moonlight. “Satoru…”

“Let’s get married.” He smiled gently.

My answer is to twist my body and hug him tightly. “Okay!” I exclaimed. Satoru lifts me up and starts spinning me around. We end up stumbling down to the bed, startling Toru, who has already fallen asleep.

“Nyaaa!!!”

“Sorry, Toru.” I apologized and we broke into laughter. ~”~

The next day, I woke up with Satoru burying his head into my stomach and his arms around my back. My hands around his head and legs around his torso, like a koala. We didn’t do anything at all, just cuddling. Toru sleeps on the pillow above Satoru’s head.

I yawn as I untangle myself from him. “Mnn…Don’t…” Satoru mumbled on to my stomach. “Sleep a little longer…”

“…okay…” I answered absentmindedly as I am half awake and half asleep. “Satoru…” I mumbled sleepily.

“Hm?” He hummed sleepily.

“You become big spoon.” I yawned again. There’s no reaction and my mind has started to slip into dreamland. I was vaguely aware I was moved around and then was spooned perfectly into his arms.

“This good?”

“Mmm…” I let out a contented sigh. His hand firmly clasps into mine. On his right ring finger, a ring, decorated with a precious gemstone like the colour of my eyes, is resting comfortably.

Entry 14

We are getting married

Omake

“Satoru.”

“What, Kikufuku?”

“Can I have more of your shirts? I think I like your shirts better than my pyjamas. I am thinking to make a sleepwear of them.”

“…You can have all my shirts, Kikufuku. I will have them deliver those to Sawada mansion first thing tomorrow.”

“Eh? If you gave me all your shirts, you won’t have anything to wear.”

“I can just…How about I gave you half? Then if you get bored you can exchange those shirts with another batch.”

“Okay.”

Chapter Text

Few days later after coming home from our retreat. Sawada and Gojo are busy preparing to host a party to announce our engagement. Satoru said just to leave it all to him. So while he was busy planning the engagement party, I took over some of his work.

So, this time. It's my turn to spend a lot of time in Gojo's mansion. A lot of businessmen are aiming for a connection with him. What more, they seemed to be bearing a gift. A woman, they were searching for a woman with the same traits or characteristics as the heroine.

Their smiles soon faded away, when they saw me instead of Satoru. "Good day." I greeted them as I sat down opposite them. Suguru is standing behind me.

"Sawada…-sama…?" The man blinked.

"Satoru is busy, so I took over his job for now. So, let's talk about the business you have been proposing." I smiled.

"Sawada-sama. I am afraid that is-

"Confidental?" My smile deepened. "Or…" I glance at the woman beside him. "Is there any reason for her to stay here? Was your aim not to talk about business but sending this …young lady to his bed, hm? If that's the case, I will get very angry. Now, you don't want to face Sawada's wrath, do you?" I giggled.

"Sawada-sama. A young girl like you is not suitable for this kind of business talk. You should just stay in Sawada mansion playing princess." He gritted his teeth.

"So he said. What number is he now?" I looked at Suguru.

"The fifteenth, milady." Suguru chuckled.

"You heard him, the fifteenth. There were a lot of businessmen who were also like you. Just need to wait patiently for me to clean up." I smiled as I got up. "You seem doesn't have any business to discuss with me. I will go then." I walked to the door. "Oh. And for that young lady over there. I suggest you better stop taking up a shady offer like this. You won't have a good end." ~"~

"Hnnghh…" I stretched my body and hands. "Are there any more meetings?"

"Nope. You are done for today." Suguru smiled.

"Can I take a nap?"

"You can. What are you going to do with those shady business men?"

"I have been collecting a lot of things from them. I will just send it to the police or publish it on the news."

"I guess that's how you roll."

"I don't plan on getting my hands dirty threatening those trash. They have too many scandals anyway. They will collapse on their own." I yawned.

"Let's get you home before you fall asleep." ~"~

In a week those shady businessmen have been rounded up by police. Or bankrupt due to exposed scandals. This news sends the other company into a frenzy whether they are up next or not. To those who have been in an alliance with us was speculating the what kind of stupid things they have done to anger me.

It seems they are aware of our engagement. Even before that, they knew Satoru's special treatment to me, and my temper too. In any case, today too in a certain room of Sawada's mansion, the maids are busying themselves to death. In addition, even the maids from Gojo's mansion came over to help.

"This is only an engagement party, you know. There's no need to busy yourselves like this."

"How can you say that, [Name]-sama! This is your and Gojo-sama's engagement party!"

"That's right! This is the young head and principessa engagement party. There is no room for an error!"

"That's right!" Chorus of that's right and of course echoed.

"[Name]-sama!" One of the maids grabbed my hands and said with a dead serious face. "Just leave everything to us. We will make sure you will be the most beautiful woman in the party!"

"...okay…" I nodded, a little scared from their enthusiasm.

Today's color is ash grey. "Kikufuku, are you ready?" Satoru leaned on my door, looking amused at the mess.

"Satoru-sama!" One of the maids called.

"What?"

"Which one will look better on principessa? This one or this one?" She showed him the accessories.

"Kikufuku will look cute in anything she wears. Let's go with this one."

The maid quickly helps me to put on the accessory. "As expected, it matches Kikufuku.” Satoru grinned.

“Thank you for your help, Satoru-sama. Now, off you go. You can’t see [Name]-sama until she is finished.”

“Eh? Not fair~ I want to see-“ The maids slammed the door shut.

“Now, let’s continue where we were left off.” She smiled.

‘Scary…’

Unlike the usual evening party, today only Satoru accompanies me. The rest of them have gone early to the hall, to make sure nothing is out of place. “…”

“What’s wrong, Satoru?”

“…Can I just take you back to my home?”

“Eh?”

“Just thinking about those monkeys seeing you in dress makes me want to murder them.”

“But I still need to show who you belong to.” A smile curled on my lips. “Did you know? Those shady businessmen are all come to you bearing a woman as gift. They all looked or had a trait similar to Yanagawa-san.” I giggled when Satoru made a face. “That’s why I want to properly show to them Satoru is mine.”

“If Kikufuku wishes like that. Then I will make sure to stick close to you. I need to show off who I belong to, hm.” He pulled me closer. I give him a peck on cheek. “You missed.” He puckered his lips.

“You are too tall, Satoru. I can’t reach it.”

“Easy request.” He bent to level his face to mine. “You can’t miss it, okay?”

“Yes yes. I get it.” I gave a big smooch. “How was it?”

“You taste sweet, Kikufuku.”

“Because I put on lip-gloss.”

“Nope. This is how your lips taste.” He grinned. ~”~

“As you might have guessed, today the purpose of this party is to announce my engagement with my partner, Sawada [Name].” The stage light stopped on me. I walk slowly to the stage. I take his hand as we smile at each other.

From the stage platform, I can see Yanagawa-san is being held back by Nobara and Maki. She is a little too excited. I can clearly hear her scream of LOVE! [Name]-sama!

“I will also take this opportunity to say something.” I spoke on the microphone. Their gazes are now focused on me. “As you have known, Gojo Family has been gaining a lot of momentum since Satoru became the head. And so, I know there are a lot of people who are dying to make a connection to him. It’s fine and all. But there are some shady businessmen that got the wrong idea. Apparently, they said they want to talk about business but they are planning to send some …young ladies so to speak to my fiancé’s bed.” Suddenly they have a look of understanding.

“This is a warning. I have cleaned up around 15 of them. If you want to be the next one, go ahead. It seems we have been too lenient to you.” My smile deepened. “You shouldn’t look down on Sawada too much.” I laughed lightly. “That’s all I want to say.”

“For people who are planning to do the same. You only have 2 choices, either you back out by yourself or getting clean up.” Satoru smirked. The supposed happy and joyous occasion for announcing our engagement turned to be some kind of threatening occasion. “Please enjoy the party.” ~”~

“Wake up, Kikufuku.”

“Mnn… still sleepy…” I groaned and hugged my pillow tighter.

“…Kikufuku, I am not a pillow…”

“…You are… stay still…” I grumbled. I bury my head deeper to his chest.

“Okay. I will stay still.” I could feel his hand stroking my hair.

‘Feels…nice…’ ~”~

“Where are we going today?” I blinked as Satoru turned on the car’s engine.

“Getting our marriage license.”

“Ah.” I nodded. “We just announced our engagement. Shouldn’t we announce we are getting married yesterday?”

“It’s fine. The wedding ceremony will be hold in later time. Still need some times to prepare. And you need to graduate from high school too.”

“I see. Then, I am looking forward to it then. The wedding ceremony.”

“Leave it all to Gojo Satoru.” He giggled. ~”~

Entry 15

I am married

Hidden Entry 9

I am married. Now, to prepare for the wedding ceremony

Chapter Text

High School Graduation Day

Our high school graduation day. After getting our diploma and hearing speech from our kouhai in the auditorium. Now, we are all saying goodbye to our classmates or close friends. A lot of my classmates are crying or confessing to their crushes.

“We finally graduated. Now, I won’t need to wake up early to deal with this shit.” Maki yawned.

“Yes. we can get our beauty sleep.” Nobara agreed.

“But considering our line of work. We might not be able to do it.” Megumi commented.

“Shut up, Megumi. Let us enjoy our peace.” Maki retorted.

“Boss said he is coming.” Yuuji said.

“We all know it’s to congratulate [Name].” Yae mused.

Squeals of excitement were suddenly heard. “He is here.” Maki sighed.

“Ahahaha…” I laughed sheepishly. I know how good-looking Satoru and Suguru are. They will charm any women just by standing. But that seems to not working at us. The answer is their personalities. Suguru is a bit better than Satoru though. Even so… I still fall in love with Satoru. “Does that mean I am the same as them?”

“What kind of weird thing you think again?” Yae smacked my head.

“Ittai… Yae.”

“If you only like him for his face and money. You won’t be giving your all to get him happy ending now, will you?”

“How did you know what I am thinking about?” This friend of mine is really mysterious. How come she can know what I was thinking.

“Because your IQ is being turned off today.” She rolled her eyes. “Everyone thought so.” Yae jabbed her finger to them. Everyone nods their heads.

Kikufuku, congratulation on your graduation.” Satoru smiled as he handed me a bouquet of wisteria flower.

“Thank you.” I took the bouquet. The flowers inside are rustling before something pops out. “Nyaaa!”

“Toru!” I exclaimed. Toru is wearing mini sunglasses. “So cute.” I gushed.

“Nya!” Toru meowed happily.

“Congrats on your graduation, everyone.” Suguru smiled.

“Thanks.” We chorused a thank you.

“Now then, let’s go, Kikufuku.” Satoru grinned as he grabbed a hold of my hand.

“Go? To where?” I blinked.

“To get your present.”

“What’s with this déjà vu?” I giggled. “Okay, let’s go.” His grin widened. ~”~

“What is this?” Right now, we are in front of a 2 story a mansion house.

“Our house.” Satoru grinned. “Let’s go inside.” He led me into the house. The rooms inside are bare. “You can decorate the house to your liking.”

“Shouldn’t you help too. It’s your house too.” I giggled.

“Well, of course I will help. The final say will be you. I like everything Kikufuku picked anyway. You know my taste well.” He grinned.

“Let’s decorate it together okay.”

“As you wish, Kikufuku.” ~"

2 years later

"In the end you choose this one." Maki sighed.

I sweatdrop at her remark. That's because Satoru almost bought all of the wedding dresses I tried on, he said all of them looked good on me. In the end, we settled on something professionally designed for me.

"You have to live with sunglasses bastard every day. It's a wonder how you put up with him." Maki grumbled.

"I don't know? I just treat him like the usual?" I tilted my head.

"Haaa… anyway. Be happy." Maki smiled.

"Yes, of course." I beamed.

"We are back!" Nobara and Yae came back. "We brought drinks."

"Here." Yae handed me a drink. "Don't drink too much. It will be a hassle to go to the toilet later." Yae said.

"Okay. Thank you." I took a small sip.

"Can we enter?" Megumi's voice was heard from the other side of the door.

"Come in." Yae answered.

Megumi, Yuuji, Nanamin, Mei-san, Yanagawa-san, Shoko and Papa come in. "Whooaa, [Name], you are so pretty." Yuuji exclaimed.

"Thank you."

"Indeed. You look very beautiful." Nanamin nodded.

"It's a shame the groom is like that." Shoko commented.

"That's right." They collectively nodded their heads.

"I am more surprised he is not here to peek on [Name]-sama." Yanagawa-san frowned.

"Suguru is keeping him in check." Mei-san smiled.

"Ah." No wonder he is not here.

"We'll leave you two alone, then." Yae smiled.

Now it’s only the two of us. "[Name]..."

"...Papa…" My eyes watered.

"Silly girl, don't cry on your big day."

"Papa's eyes are crying too." I laughed.

"Time passes in the blink of an eye. You were just a tiny girl and now here you are ready to wed to a man." Papa smiled.

"Thank you, papa. I am glad that I was born to be your daughter. Even though I am not exactly normal."

"You are a normal girl. You just remembered your past life. Nothing big." He chuckled. "I wish your mama can see you right now. She must be very happy." He lamented.

"Mama is very happy. I am sure of it. She is my mama and papa's wife after all." I smiled.

"That's right. Your mama is proud to have a daughter like you."

"[Name], it's almost time." Yae called.

"Okay." I answered back.

"Let's go." Papa offered his arm to me.

"Okay."

Finally, it's time to walk down the aisle. The music starts as we walk. I hope the Sawada's genes won't suddenly activate or I will fall down splendidly. At the altar, Papa gives my hand to Satoru.

"I give my daughter to you. Cherish her well." Papa patted his shoulder.

"I will make her the happiest as she has done to me." Satoru said.

"I will hold you for it."

"Of course."

Now standing in front of the altar, the two of us are looking at each other, his hands are holding mine.

"Now let us proceed to the wedding ceremony. We are gathered together here to unite this man Gojo Satoru and this woman Sawada [Name] in the bonds of matrimony." The minister then looked at Satoru, "Do you Gojo Satoru take this woman Sawada [Name] to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and woe, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself solely unto her for as long as you both shall live? If so, answer " I DO."

"I do. I, Gojo Satoru, take you, Sawada [Name], for my lawful wife, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and woe, for richer or poorer, keeping myself solely unto her, until death do us part."

"Do you Sawada [Name] take this man Gojo Satoru to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and woe, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself solely unto her for as long as you both shall live? If so, answer " I DO."

" I do. I, Sawada [Name], take you, Gojo Satoru, for my lawful husband, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and woe, for richer or poorer, keeping myself solely unto him, until death do us part."

“Wear these rings as a reminder of the vows you have just taken.” The minister presented us the wedding rings. Satoru is the first one to put the ring on my finger.

“I give you this ring to wear as a symbol of my enduring love, my eternal faith, and my undying devotion. It is an outward reminder of our inner unity.” The ring slid in with ease.

“This ring I give to you as a token of my love and devotion to you. I pledge to you all that I am and all that I will ever be as yours. With this ring, I gladly join my life to yours.” I put on the wedding band on his finger.

“I now pronounce you husband and wi-“

“Objection!!!” A loud voice echoed. In instant all of the guests are looking at the source with wide eyes. While our family members are face palming.

“I…I object!!” Yanagawa-san yelled. “Why did my pure [Name]-sama has to marry that menace. I-“

“Your objection is not counted.” Satoru countered.

“Shut up! Gojo Satoru! No one asked your opinion.”

“No one ask yours too. That’s why your objection doesn’t count.” He rolled his eyes. “Ignore her.” Satoru told the minister.

“How dare you!”

“I’ll kick you out of here. And you can’t see Kikufuku in wedding dress.” That really shut her up. Yanagawa-san huffs and sits back down,

“Proceed.”

“I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride".

A cheshire grin adorns his face before he leans in. I too, lean close to his face. The kiss is just a quick chaste kiss. Unlike the usual…more sensual kiss…

The guests clap their hands as the wedding ceremony is over. I smile and wave to them. It’s time to throw the bouquet. All of the women guests’ eyes turn real scary. They are ready to join the war. ‘I want Yae to get it, though.’ I toss the bouquet to Yae’s direction, hoping she will get it.

“Ah.” It landed on Megumi, perfectly. Megumi looks at the bouquet in his hand and then to Yae. Megumi get in one knee and presents the bouquet along with ring he has prepared to Yae. “Will you marry me?”

The guests are now staring at them. “Yae, it’s your turn to get married.” I laughed.

Yae blinks and lets out a smile. “Of course, I will marry you.” Megumi sighs in relief and smiles as he slips in the ring on to her finger. We all clap for the couple.

“Hehehe, I am glad for Yae.” I giggled. ~”~

In a certain hotel in a certain country

The view here is breath-taking. Satoru and I flew here right after the wedding reception finished. Right now, I am enjoying the night view here from the glass window. “So pretty.” I put my hand on the glass window. Satoru really knows how to surprise me.

“I am better looking than a night view, Kikufuku.” I heard a pout from behind. Satoru traps me in between the glass window and him. He is wearing a bathrobe and his hair is clearly still wet from his shower.

“You will catch a cold.” I frowned as I dried his hair, unaware that he leaned in subtly. I blink rapidly when he is a hairbreadth close. “Satoru…?” He didn’t answer anything as his lips descended to mine, capturing me into a deep kiss. His hand sneaks into my hip, pulling me closer.

“…nnnn…” My moan is swallowed into his mouth. String of saliva broke as we separated.

“[Name]…”

“I… I am going to take shower first.” I ran away. I want to just give myself to him right there and then. But I haven’t had a shower and I need to scrub myself cleanly too. I am quite nervous. This will our first time. we haven’t done anything except from kissing and cuddling, after all.

I tear open Yae’s gift for me before we flew here. She said, this is a must wear for the first night. “….A lingerie…” My cheeks were tinted in pink. The lingerie is a baby doll lingerie, the flimsy material is soft like silk, except it’s see-through. It also came with a matching underwear, also a see-through. Blushing slightly, I try on the lingerie. The only thing that held it together is the ribbon in the centre under the bust. With a small tug it will fall apart.

I look at the mirror in front of me. “…So embarrassing…” I groaned slightly. I don’t know whether wearing this or just wearing towel is more embarrassing. ‘Does Satoru even like this?’ “Satoru…” I called.

“What’s wrong, Kikufuku?”

“Can you give me one of your shirts?” ‘It’s better to just wear his shirt.’

Satoru knocks the door 3 times, “Kikufuku, here’s your shirt.” I took the shirt form him and button up the buttons. I see Satoru is on the phone while sitting on the edge of the bed. Gingerly, I sit beside him. Waiting for him to finish.

“Kikufuku.”

“Hm?” I smiled, but I am really nervous. I think he also knows it. He can easily read my mind. I see his hands being held out. A sign for me to settle on his lap.

“I won’t force you if you don’t want to.” He murmured stroking my hair.

I shake my head. “It’s not that I don’t want to. It’s just…”

“Just…?”

“What if you are disappointed with body? What if my breasts are too small? Or…” I stopped rambling when I heard him chuckle. “Satoru, I am being serious here.” I pouted.

“Sorry, it’s just… you worry about the strangest thing, Kikufuku.” He laughed.

“Hey!”

“You worry too much. I have repeatedly told you, you are perfect. I think I should try harder for you to understand, hm? He flashed a cocky smirk to me.

“…Just shut up and kiss me, Satoru.” I pouted.

“Yes, milady.” His tongue invited me into another dance. My hands around his neck and his hands on my hips. We are pulling each other closer. We need to be closer. The nervousness has gone, right now we are only filled with the desire to be one with each other.

“Satoru…” I felt my back on the mattress. My head is still a little dizzy from the heated kiss. Even though we have kissed numerous times. But this is whole different feeling. Maybe because he held nothing back? But I want more. I want more of his feelings, his raw hidden desire.

Satoru hovers above me, I raise my head slightly for another dizzying intoxicating kiss. My hands roam around his body, eliciting a pleasant grunt from him. His lips move to my neck, I turn my head for easier access to him. I feel a small sting of pain before it quickly become a pleasure. One of his hands also roams around my body, feeling everything he can feel.

I mewl at his touch, his hand slips inside the shirt and he suddenly stops. “Satoru…?” ‘Is he disappointed?’ My head started to think again.

“What did you hide from me, Kikufuku?” He smirked.

“I didn’t…” My eyes widened. ‘The lingerie…’

Satoru makes a quick work on the rest on the buttons, revealing what’s hidden underneath. The ribbon has been tugged loose. “Don’t look…” I covered my eyes with my arms.

“You were hiding this from me, hm?” His tone is playful and teasing. “How naughty, Kikufuku. Were you going to seduce me?”

“…It’s a gift from Yae… But I wasn’t sure if you like it or not….” I mumbled.

“Silly Kikufuku. Didn’t I tell you I like whatever you wore. And this… is perfect…” He pulled my hand away. “Let me see all of you, [Name].” His voice low and dangerous. I can literally taste his desire dripping from each word. I rub my thighs to ease the dull ache.

“…You are not allowed to make fun of me.” I grumbled.

“Of course. So, may I?”

I nod slightly at his request. His hand tugs at the loose ribbon. The flimsy material hides nothing at all. Two modest (at least I think so) perky breasts are on the full view. I hear him inhales a deep breath. “You are absolutely perfect, [Name]. His lips latch to my nipple.

“Mnnn….Satoru…”

His hand and mouth finally start working on my breasts. kneading and sucking the perky nipples. His wet and warm tongue which is circling the areola further harden the tips. The other one which not attended by his mouth was compensated by his hand. His thumb rolls and pinches the perky nipple excitedly sending sweet numbness through my body. The stimulus I received is further heightened. And when he was satisfied playing with it, he switched to the other one and repeating the same process.

The pleasure is dominating my body. One of his hand trails down, leaving a feathery touch on its wake. I let out a gasp and moan when his finger touch the bundle of nerve there. “You are already wet, [Name].” I can see his smirking form the new discovery.

“Satoru…please…” ‘Please what? What do I want him to do?’ I don’t know. I just know if I beg him, he will give it to me.

“Mnnn…I can’t resist your request, Kikufuku.” He abandoned my breasts and moving south. His hot breath fans my nether region. “Don’t close your legs, Kikufuku.”

“…Sorry…” My legs suddenly closed on its own. “Nnaaahhh…” another moan escaped my mouth as he stuck his tongue to my clothed nether region. “…No…It’s dirty…” I panted.

“It’s not dirty, Kikufuku. I want to taste you.” He pulled the underwear down. Now, I am completely bare, my hand is having a pillow in death grip.

“So cute.”

“Don’t say… something embarrassing…” The blush has taken a permanent resident on my cheeks. He gives a long dragging lick on the slit, having a taste of myself.

“Mmnn…. Sweet…”

“…Lie…” I shook my head. ‘There’s no way body fluid is sweet.’

“Because it’s Kikufuku’s that’s why it tastes sweet.” He gave me a cheeky grin. He licks the slit again. And I feel that feeling as if a current ran through my body, it’s really feels so good. He starts licking that place, making my honey overflowing. Soon the obscene sound of slurping echoes in the room.

Even though I feel embarrassed just by listening to that obscene sound but my mouth won’t stop moaning and my greedy body is asking for more. My body is getting hotter and as if that’s not enough to satisfy him anymore, he sucks the pink button that peeks out from the fold.

“Ahaan…!” A particular loud moan leaked out from my mouth.

“Does this feel good?” His voice is muffled as he still sucking that button. “The sweet nectar is overflowing.” I can feel his smirk from his tone.

“…you...are…being…mean….” I managed to stutter the complete sentence.

“Hyaaa!” Suddenly, he pushes his tongue inside without warning.

“Sato-“ I couldn’t finish whatever I am going to say as pleasure wreck around my nerves. I suddenly tightened due to the shock, trapping his tongue inside. The feeling of his tongue inside me is making me drown in pleasure. His tongue is swirling inside the labia, licking and lapping every place he could with his tongue. And another round of the obscene sound of water could be heard.

My mind is in a mess, my moans won't stop anytime soon. His fingers start pushing and pinching the pink button sending sweet numbness to my body. And soon he adds his finger. At first, it’s only one. “[Name], do you like my finger that much? It’s sucking it in.” Satoru chuckled. His finger is stirring inside me and making that obscene water sound. He then pushing in and out of that place. Soon, my nether region is somewhat accustomed to his finger now.

“Sa…to…ru…” I panted out his name.

And then, another finger is inserted. And then another, and then Satoru plunges his tongue in again. Another wave of pleasure washes my body. His fingers and tongue start pleasuring me until I can feel my stomach in a knot.

Sa…toru…" Tears of pleasure have start flowing from my eyes. I couldn't think. All I can think and feel right now is the pleasure given to me. The knot is finally undone, and all I can see is white, my head is blanking from the waves of pleasure. The pleasure subsides after a while and I finally realize that I climaxed on his face. “Satoru!” I quickly sat up after coming back from my high. “Sorry, I…” My breath hitched when I saw him licking his fingers, his cum covered fingers.

“Why are you apologizing, Kikufuku. You did nothing wrong.” He smirked as he cleaned his fingers, not stopping until every drop is being licked up and I can’t take my sight away from him. I blink and the pout at him as I realize something. “Oh my, why is my Kikufuku pouting? Is she not satisfied enough?”

“It’s not that.” I blushed. “It’s not fair you are still wearing a bathrobe. I am already naked here.” I sulked.

Satoru lets out a small chuckle at my pout. “Sorry, Kikufuku. It’s my fault. Can you forgive me?”

“Then, strip naked right now.” I demanded.

“Yes, milady.” He grinned. He strips slowly, definitely teasing me. My eyes train on his well-toned body. Satoru looks lanky outside, but he is on the well-toned side actually. I flinch and close my eyes when I see nothing covered his private part. “Don’t close your eyes, [Name].” he pulled my hands away. Somehow, he is already finished stripping and right now are already on the bed, his nose touching mine.

He pulls me into awaiting kiss and lays me down on the mattress. “Leave a mark on me.” He whispered as he pulled back. Nodding, I move my lips to the junction between his shoulder and neck, marking him. I earn a small moan as reward.

“Can I give more?”

“Of course, Kikufuku. You are free to do so.” So I did, I gave him another mark on his neck and collarbone.

“Satoru…”

“Hm?” He hummed in delight as he placed kisses and mark around my neck and collarbone. His shaft brushes the entrance of my slit. The needy feeling is back again.

“I want you inside.” He groaned at my needy plea. He rubs his shaft to my entrance. The two of us moan at the pleasurable friction. “Satoru…” I whined.

“Say stop it it’s too much.” He pressed a kiss on my lips and slowly entering my pussy. Pain suddenly shot up to my abdomen, making me tense up. “Should we stop?” He asked worriedly.

I shake my head no. “It’s okay.”

“Relax, [Name].” He whispered sweet nothing into my ear to soothe me. He keeps soothing me to make me relax until it has gone all the way inside me. Although the pain is still present, I can feel the burning hot shaft inside me. And strangely I feel full, both physically and emotionally.

“Satoru.” I called.

“Hm?”

"I feel so happy." I smiled. "We finally become one." I giggled.

"Yes. This is the first night of many more." He kissed my eyelid.

"Can you move?"

"I will wait until you feel more comfortable, Kikufuku." He smiled gently. “I am already feeling good and happy just being inside you.” He assured. But I can see a sheen of glistening sweat on him. He is trying hard to will himself to not move at all.

"I am fine." I shook my head. "I want you to feel good too." I reached out my hand to stroke his hair.

"Then, I'll move slowly. Tell me if you are in pain." He kissed my forehead.

Satoru moves slowly as if he's afraid to hurt me. The pain is now a dull ache. It's not as painful as it was. And soon that will be substituted by the pleasure. I mewled softly when a pleasure started washing over me. "Satoru… more… give me more…" I looked at him dazedly.

"As you wish, principessa." He grunted out. Each thrust hit deeper than the last. My legs are wrapping around his waist, pushing him deeper inside me. I want him to find that sweet spot that I don’t even know myself.

“fas...ter….”

“[Na]…[me]…. You…are….so …tight.” He moaned as he increased his pace. Satoru too, is trying to find it. He knows what I want. The obscene sloshing sound and our moans echo in the room. Satoru untangles my legs from his waist and pushes them up to my chest, making an M shape. This allows him to reach much deeper spot. Another sweet cry leaks out from my lips as I tightened due to the pleasure shock.

“So, it’s…here…” Smirking, Satoru repeatedly hit that sweet spot. Waves and waves of pleasure hit me repeatedly, I keep moaning like there is no tomorrow. Each time I clamp tighter and he thrust faster. “…Don’t…clench…so…tightly…” He groaned.

“Be…bec …ause….” I can feel his cock is getting bigger and swelling inside me.

“Sa…to…ru…. I…can’t…any…more.” I looked at him teary eyed and drooling. Every fibre of my being can’t feel anything except for the pleasure.

“…I…am…at…my…limit…too.” He panted, but his speed is not decreasing at all, rather it increased. “…Let’s…together…” And soon I climaxed and at the same time something is being ejaculated within me. I feel something warm and sticky is trickling out to my thigh. Satoru collapses on me, he manoeuvres a little to the side, so his weight won’t crush me. I can hear his panting breath next to my ears. He wraps his hand around my torso and pulling me closer. “So… round two?” He smirked. He is already recovered from heavy breathing whereas I... ~”~

Few years later

“Kouki, Kohaku. It’s lunch time. get inside and wash your hands.” I called to two small children a pair of boy and girl in the garden playing with Toru. They turn to me and start running. “Don’t run or you will fall down.” I reprimanded them.

“No worries, Mama. We are not clumsy.” They grinned. Snowy white hair and blue eyes. Truly copies from Satoru. Even though they are not twins, they sure do act like one. “Papa said, only holder of Sawada genes is that clumsy.” Kouki (5 years) snickered.

I smack him on the head. “You also have Sawada genes.” I grumbled.

“Papa said our Gojo’s genes are more dominant. That’s why we have white hair and blue eyes.” Kohaku (4 years) said. “Even though I like mama’s eyes more.” She pouted. Toru rubs his face to Kohaku’s leg, waiting for her to pick him up. “Right, Toru?”

“Nyaaa.”

“That…” I can only scratch my cheek. “But you two have my nose and eyes.”

“I mean the eye colour. I don’t understand why they said my eye colour is pretty. Mama’s obviously way prettier.” Kohaku ranted.

“Mama, I want a brother.” Kouki exclaimed suddenly.

“Eh?”

“I already have a sister, I want a brother now.” Kouki demanded.

“Eh? Not fair. I want brother and sister too. I want to be a big sister too. They have to have mama’s eye and hair.” Kohaku chipped in.

“I am back~” Cheery voice came from the front door.

“Papa!” Those two rascals are running to Satoru now.

“Do you miss me, mini Kikufuku 1 and 2?” Satoru easily lifted them up. “I am back, Kikufuku.” He grinned.

“Welcome back, Satoru.” I smiled. “The lunch is ready.”

“Let’s go eat mama’s cooking.” Satoru told rascal 1 and 2.

“Yes~” ~”~

“So, what did you talk about today?”

“Papa, I want a brother.” Rascal 1 answered.

“Papa, I want a brother and sister.” Rascal 2 added.

“They have to have mama’s eye and hair.” They finished together.

“I see. It’s because mama’s eyes and hair are very pretty, isn’t it?” Big rascal has his shit eating grin.

“Yes. we also want to see the famous Sawada’s genes on action. Papa said they will become clumsy. Mama is already grown-up so, the Sawada’s genes won’t activate at all.” Rascal 1 whined.

“Hey! Rascal 1. You also have Sawada’s genes alright. You can see it activate yourself.”

“Papa said, our Gojo’s genes are more dominant so, we won’t be clumsy.”

“…I see… Then no desert for today.” I huffed.

“No! Mama, our Gojo’s genes need sweets. If not, we can’t function at all.” Rascal 2 cried.

“Don’t worry, your Sawada’s genes can balance them out. They didn’t need that much sweet.” I smiled darkly.

Two rascals start protesting. “That’s why you shouldn’t anger your mother.” He giggled happily.

“As for the big rascal over there. You sleep on the sofa tonight.”

Look of horror settles on his face. “Ki…Kikufuku, you can’t do that to me. I will be dying because of Kikufuku’s withdrawal symptom.” Big rascal started whining.

“That’s why you should never cross Sawada, Papa.” They muttered, pitying their own father. ~”~

Entry 16

I am glad I was reincarnated here

Omake 1

The morning after their first honeymoon.

“Satoru.” I called.

“What, Kikufuku?”

“I was wondering…”

“Hm?” He waited for my next word.

“I was wondering if you ever have sex with another women?”

Satoru looks at me with a wide eyes and agape mouth. “Did you…doubt me, Kikufuku?”

“No. it’s not that I am implying you are cheating. It’s just… if yesterday was your first… how come you seem to know what to do…” I mumbled, feeling embarrassed myself. “Forget it.” I shook my head.

“Kikufuku” I was suddenly pressed onto the mattress. “I have never had intercourse with other women except you. Yesterday was my first too, Kikufuku. As for how can I do it perfectly, it’s because I am the Gojo Satoru. I am perfect at everything, except my personality, according to Suguru anyway.”

“Is that how it works? But I like Satoru the way you are.”

“Yep. Now since Kikufuku doubted me, as a punishment…” He grinned as his hand groped my breast.

“Eh…?”

“Let’s re-enact yesterday’s night of passion.”

Omake 2

“Papa, when will we have our little brother and sister?” Rascal 1 and 2 asked.

“Hmmm…That depends on mama.” Big rascal grinned.

“Mama!” They turned to me.

“That depends on your papa.”

“Why do adults like this kind of game?” Rascal 1 whispered to Rascal 2.

“Right? I don’t understand what’s the fun in that.” Rascal 2 whispered back.

“Okay, then today you go visit your grandpas. They are playing go anyway.” Satoru suddenly said.

“Right now?” They blinked.

“Yep. If you go right now. Who knows, maybe when you got home you will have brother and sister.” He smirked.

Their eyes sparkle at that. “Okay, we are going now.” They dashed out of the door, not forgetting to pick Toru on the way out. no doubt pestering their chauffeur.

“Satoru, why are you lying to them? There’s no way they will have brother and sister after they came back.” I sighed.

“Who said it?” Satoru pouted. “We are going to do it, right now.” I was lifted off from sofa.

“Eh? Wait…”

“It’s been some times we have time alone. I need to pour my growing love inside Kikufuku.” His voice turns low and dangerous again. Just like every time he is going to give me a lot of his love. Even now, that voice still doesn’t fail to make me blush. “So cute.”

Another 9 months and a pair of twins are born. Both with my eye and hair's colours. Seems like rascal 1 and 2 got their wish granted.

Chapter Text

Doll Princess. That's what they have been calling me behind my back. I know, I know what is going on even though I have never commented on it. I am fine being like this… as long as he is alright. Nothing mattered to me… or so I thought.

We lost our parents early, since our family has been allies for a long time. The two of us found comfort in each other. We never specify what kind of relationship we have, I am content with this. I just know we have a strong bond, strong enough not to get cut by other people. Especially not by someone outside this dark circle. The mafia life is not easy as it seems.

But looking at the sight in front of me right now, I start thinking this might not be the case. The man that always stuck close with me all the time is teasing another girl with a joyful and playful grin on his face. The girl has this embarrassed and angry look on her face while scolding him.

"Principessa." My aid called me softly. I turn to look at her, motioning for her to continue. "Should I look into her?"

I nod my head, and continue looking at them, sipping a glass of grape juice in my hand. I look at them a while longer and then place the glass on the table and walk away from them. ~"~

"Tachikawa Mayumi, 21 years old. She is currently studying in xxx college, majoring in history. She will graduate next year. From our report, she is just a normal college girl with no tie to the mafia or whatsoever. She met Satoru-san in one of her part-time jobs as a waitress in xxx hotel. Apparently he helped her when she was molested."

"So, that marks their beginning?" One of the men sitting around the round table raised his eyebrow and snorted. He can't believe that Gojo had the guts ditching me for another girl.

"What should we do? Should we make her disappear?" Another one chipped in.

"What do you think, principessa?"

"...let's observe a little longer." I said softly.

"Okay, if that's what you want." They all nodded, understood my intention.

A month has passed since our meeting, and there's been no change in their behaviour. In fact, they seem to be getting closer to each other. Satoru hasn't been escorting me to the party anymore.

"It's been a month. It seems like Gojo has no intention of letting her go."

"That girl really has a death wish, getting involved with him." Another sighed.

"Principessa, your verdict."

"Since I am not needed anymore. Then I will stop." My eyes half closed. "I will stop being the doll princess." I said.

"Understood." There's unmistakably a change in atmosphere.

"Who will be your escort for the next party?"

"There's no need."  I don't need anyone to take care of my work anymore. And I don't need his escort anymore. "Half of you come with me."

"We will need to settle who will go."

"Of course it's me."

"What are you talking about? It's me."

"No no no. It's me."

"Sorry, principessa. I will handle it."

"I will leave it all to you, Galahad."

"Yes, milady." ~"~

On the day of the evening party. Half of the round table knight, as I had named it back then, came with me as escorts. We all wear the same color, black. They wear black suits, while I wear black dress. Unlike the usual bright, colorful frilly princess-like dress, this dress is lowkey.

As I expected, we drew attention. Not that I mind it. I am used to attention. The guests are whispering to each other. Some of our allies are greeting me. So, I greet them back. Back then, I used to just nod while Satoru would be the one that greeted them. Since he won't be doing it again, I will do it myself.

"Good evening." I greeted Satoru and his partner and that's it. I walk to the usual spot near a balcony, intending to just stay there for the duration of the party. Alas, people are trying to talk to me. Bedivere deflects all the attempts. Lancelot and Galahad are at either side, talking to me, more like arguing at each other.

The rest too came back after talking to necessary people. That night, they finally witnessed the rumoured knight of the round table. ~"~

"Good day. What do you want to talk about?" I looked at the white haired man sitting in front of me.

"[Name]-chan…?"

"Yes?" I tilted my head.

"...No… nothing…" He shook his head and then silence followed.

"Principessa." Gawain whispered something to my ear.

"I apologize. I have something to take care of. You can stay here as long as you want."

"Where are you…"

"Don't worry. I am not going to touch your girlfriend. She is not worth my time." I said, leaving him alone in the room. ~"~

Someone is messing inside my territory. I caught a whiff of it early. Some delinquents in my territory are addicted to some kind of drug. If I leave it alone, it will spread, like a disease. That's why it's better to nip it off early. We raid each place that were suspected in distributing the drug.

My subordinate has rounded up all the suspects. "Please spare us. We didn't know anything." They screamed. I look at them without batting an eye.

"That's what not you said in my back." I pushed a play button on a small recorder.

"Sawada [Name]? Hah! It's just a little kid. What can she do to us? I heard she was even abandoned by Gojo. That kind of girl won't pose any threat to us. You know what they call her, doll princess. She is just a doll for Gojo. All she can do is move like Gojo has instructed and now he has abandoned her. Hahahaha. Maybe we can rope her into this."

"Oh? Rope me into drugging?" I raised my brow.

"You filth! How dare you!" Agravain gritted his teeth.

"Gareth, how was the drug analysis?"

"This thing is better off being burned. This drug is 10 times stronger than that white powder." She hissed.

"Who told you to spread this in my territory?" I asked the man in front of me.

"You think I will tell you, doll princess. You can't do anything. You're better off just playing princess in your household." He spitted.

"Impudent!" Lancelot slammed his head down to the metal table.

"I see. I guess I have been too lenient with others. Modred."

"Is it my turn? Leave it to me!" She grinned. I held out my hand to her. "Oh?" She looked at my palm and smiled. She put a dagger on it. I twirl the small dagger and then slam it down to his hand. A painful scream escaped from his mouth.

"3 seconds. If you don't speak it out. You can say goodbye forever to your family and your wife's family. I have marked all of them and…" I motioned to Gawain. Gawain quickly pulls out a phone with split live videos on it. Inside one of those videos, there are a woman and 3 kids, in another one is a pair of elderly couple. Another one is a pair of couples with older children.

"This is…" His eyes widened.

"Yes. They are all your family members. We have rounded all of them. From your parents, sibling, to their children. Everyone." He grinned. "Right now they are in separate locations. In 3 seconds they will die." Gawain told the man. A cruel smirk graces his lips.

"No way… You are lying!" He screamed. Trying to get up and lunge at me. But he is firmly pressed to the table by Lancelot.

"3...2...1…" I counted down. "Kill-"

"I will talk!" He screamed. "I will talk. Please don't harm them."

"Talk."

"It's those new upstart mafia from Kyushu." He blabbered the mastermind. "They have heard about you and deemed you useless, so they are going to expand their territory starting from you." He cried.

"As expected, it's them." I blinked.

"What should we do, principessa."

"Dispose them. I don't want to hear about them in 3 days."

"Yes! Leave it all to me." Agravain bowed.

"I have told you what I know. Please spare my families." He begged.

"Kill them." I walked out from the room, ignoring the screams coming out from inside.

"Principessa, Gojo is still waiting for you." Galahad told me.

"Is that so?" I walked back to the drawing room. I sit in front of him again. "Is there anything you want to tell me? I still need to bath."

"[Name]-chan…"

"If you don't have anything to say, then I will take my leave." I stood up again, ready to leave the room.

"No!" I was pulled into a hug. "Please [Name]-chan. I can't do it anymore." His voice cracked.

"Oh? Why is that?"

"I can't." He shook his head like a child. "Everytime I touch her, I feel like vomiting. I even vomited after arriving at home. I can't sleep and can't eat. Because you are not here. Please, [Name]-chan. I am sorry, I was wrong." He sobbed, burying his face to my hair.

"Isn't this your punishment? You still need to do it for another month."

"I am sorry, I was wrong. Please, please, please. I won't talk to another woman anymore, [Name]-chan. I only want you." He begged.

I look at him. His crystalline blue eyes held nothing but desperation and obsession to me. "I am still angry."

"I am sorry, I am sorry. Give me another punishment. Anything but this. I can't live without you. I can't breathe when you are not beside me." Tears streamed down from his pretty eyes.

"Is that so? Then you know what to do, right?"

His eyes shine at my word. "Of course I know." He nodded his head vigorously. Just like a child that have gotten a candy. "I will do it today, [Name]-chan, you should come and watch it too." ~"~

"...stop… please spare my life…" The trembling girl begged.

"Nope. Because of you, [Name]-chan got angry with me. Even if you pay with your life, it won't be enough." Satoru hissed.

"Please… I don't know you two are couple… I am sorry… I won't bother you again…" She tried to grab the hem of my shirt. But was knocked back by a kick from Satoru. She coughes up some blood.

"I am tired of standing." I said.

"I will finish this quickly." He pulled out his gun and shot her right in the forehead. "[Name]-chan, did I do a good job?" He looked at me excitedly, waiting to be praised. His lovestruck eyes are boring to mine.

I pull his tie down, giving him a peck. "You did good."

"I love you, [Name]-chan." His long limbs wrapped around me tightly. "You are mine forever. I won't let anyone have you." He murmured.

"You are wrong." I said as I pulled back. "You are mine. Don't forget it."

"Yes! Of course! I am yours! I won't forget it." He smiled widely.

The doll they have talked about from the start is Satoru, not me.

I am the puppeteer.

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“Mnnnh…” I woke up groggily from my sleep. “Hmm?” I rubbed my eyes in confusion. “Why is it emptier than usual…?” I patted the empty space beside me to seek more warmth that usually provided by Satoru. “Satoru…?” The space next to me is cold, no trace of the warmth could be feel.

I blink awake at that. And when my eyes finally adjust themselves, I notice my room is way different than usual. This bedroom, even though the decoration is the same like the room I was used to, it lacked life. As if a stranger decorates it. “Where am I?” My mind cleared up and I become alert.

I throw away the comforter and rush to the window. Opening it, the scenery it offered is the same scene that I see in Gojo estate. “…I am in Satoru’s house?” I frowned. Something is very wrong and I can feel it deep in my bone. “Anyway, let’s get Satoru first.” I took a quick shower and threw some casual outfit for the day. After that, my destination is Satoru’s room.

“Satoru!” I burst open the door. I catch a glimpse of Satoru’s body when he put on a long sleeves sweater. Scar… I could see scars that he never have and they were big. “You were hurt.” I frowned.

“Let’s go. Breakfast is ready.” He didn’t even bat an eye. He is not the usual Satoru. Satoru will grin and smile and well, he never slept in a room that was far away from me. I nod dumbly at him and followed him to the dining room. The whole atmosphere is cold, there’s no trace of Koutaro papa and there’s no Suguru.

“Where is Suguru?”

“Work.” Came his short reply.

“…I am going back to Sawada mansion after breakfast.”

Satoru’s hand halts a bit. “I will have a chauffeur ready for you.” The tense atmosphere is suffocating me. I quickly eat my breakfast and have myself sent back to Sawada mansion. There’s also something wrong here, I don’t see papa at all. I search all around the house and finally found him in an altar, his ashes. I collapse on the floor, hit by panic attack and some memories that I was sure weren’t mine flowing into my head.

Satoru being hospitalized, me crying while gripping papa’s hand. Attending Koutaro papa funeral, and then my own papa funeral. And there is blood… a lot of blood and then a scream.

“Principessa!!!” The shoji door slid open loudly.

“Yae…” I looked at her, tears have been streaming out from my eyes.

“Are you alright? I heard a loud yell. You shouldn’t be here, Principessa. You always have an attack when coming here.” She sighed.

“Papa…”

“Let’s get out of here first.” Yae supported me back to my room. ~”~

“Have you calm down?”

“…yes…”

“Why did you suddenly come to see your father, Boss?”

“Yae, actually…” I told her about my circumstances, that I actually didn’t belong here. But somehow transported into this world. I told her about being reincarnated, being in a book and the ending that was written in the book. Yae took all in without any interruption, but her face did show a disbelieving expression.

“I know it’s hard to believe and this might sound crazy, but-“

“Calm down, Principessa. This is hard to take in, but I do know you are not the type to lie. All of the event up to Gojo’s biggest massacre has happened. But if the future is like what you said, then Gojo Satoru will regain his emotions after meeting this heroine. Are you fine with that?”

“I…I don’t know…” I muttered weakly. Even though he is not the Satoru I know, he is this body’s Satoru. How much pain she will feel if she found out Satoru being together with heroine. “I…” ~”~

Even though I don’t know how did I get into this body, nor when I will go home. But I want to help this Satoru and this world me. If I am the one who restore his emotions, then he won’t need to get together with heroine, right? Then this world “me” will also be happy.

“Satoru…” I called softly to the man who is reading in his bed. “Can I sleep here tonight?”

Satoru only cast a glance at me and back to his book. “Suit yourself.”

I smile in relief and plop myself on his bed. “Cold.” The word escaped my lips when I touch him. He is unbelievably cold. Unlike my warm Satoru. “Why is your body so cold? You will get sick.” I fussed.

“I won’t.” He replied. I now know why the me in the book clings to him every chance she got. She is afraid, that Satoru will suddenly be gone one day like papa. That’s why she clings to him, hoping to somehow warm him. I wrap my hands around his waist, trying to transfer my warmth into him. I will definitely make you happy again.

With that resolve, I try all sort of available trick I have done in the other world. First, instead of sitting far away from each other during breakfast, I made a point to sit beside him. Nobody in this household dare to raise their voice to me. They seem perplexed but it’s not unwelcomed. Little by little, the warm atmosphere is back into Gojo mansion, I also made a point to go back home every week to pay a respect to papa.

Only Yae know my circumstances and she is always helpful as usual. Sawada’s territory has been managed by Satoru ever since he took over as Gojo head, before it was managed by Reki-san. Now, it’s time for me to work as Sawada head too. Suguru also came back to check on me and I was really happy that he didn’t change that much. I contemplate a little whether I need to tell him or not, but Yae said it’s better to tell him so I did.

Suguru also had that kind of disbelieving expression, but soon he smiled and thank me for trying to help Satoru. Even so, sometimes I also feel lonely. I wonder if Satoru over there is thinking about me, or the me here that was transferred over there is alright. I guess with a lot of people over there, especially papa over there, she will definitely be alright. “Satoru…” I murmured. Every night, when I sleep, I will dream about the memories I have over there with my Satoru. Sometimes, I think I also cry in my sleep. Even so, I still persist to make this Satoru regained his emotions. I think this is why I am being sent here.

My hard work finally paid off. This morning, Satoru… Satoru gave me a pat on the head. This is the first time in 10 something years that he does that, I almost cry on the spot. Satroru’s gaze softens a little and his pat turns gentler. And his body is not as cold as freezing ice anymore.

“[Name]-chan…” He called.

“What?” I looked up at him. Today is the day when we have sleep over. Just the two of us though.

“You won’t leave me, right?”

“I won’t.” I said resolutely.

“Promise.” He showed his pinky to me.

“Promise.” I wrapped my smaller pinky to his.

“Whoever lies will swallow thousand needles.” We finished the vow.

“I won’t leave you, I will always be here until you feel happy.”

“You still can’t leave when I feel happy. I feel happy when I am with you.” He frowned.

“Okay, I won’t.” I smiled.

“Then, you don’t need him anymore.”

“Him?”

“Satoru in your dream.”

“Eh?”

“I am here now, that’s why you don’t need him anymore.”

“But…”

“If you still think about him, I will kill myself.” He pulled out a gun from a nightstand and pointed to his temple.

“No! You can’t!” I shrieked. “I understand. I won’t need him anymore. Lower your gun.” I pleaded, tears pooling in my eyes.

“Don’t cry.” He threw away the gun and pulled me into his embrace. “Ssshhh, I won’t do it anymore. [Name]-chan, you are not allowed to cry.”

“You idiot!!! Stupid!!!” I cried.

“I know. That’s why [Name]-chan need to be here. If there’s no [Name]-chan, I can’t control myself.” He whispered as he stroke my hair.

“…You are not allowed to die.” I hit his chest.

“Okay, as long as you are here, I won’t.” Due to me not being able to see his face, I missed the twisted delightful look he has. ‘Soon, there will be only the two of us.’ His twisted obsessed smile widened. ‘My precious [Name]-chan, I won’t let you go.’

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After the first night of sleeping together with Satoru, he asked me to move into his room, which I agreed to. I prefer to sleep beside him anyway. And it seems like my tricks are working. His body feels much warmer than before.

In span of half a day, everything was arranged neatly. From the new toothbrush to all the everyday items are handpicked by him. All I have to do is to put them up and decorate the room as I like.

Indeed, his room is a bit too bare to my taste, so I do decorate it a little. "[Name]-chan."

"Ah, welcome back, Satoru." I smiled but then I saw he held out his hand. A light bulb lights up, I giggle as I wrap my hands around his torso. "A welcome back hug." His arms automatically pulled me close, inhaling me.

"I haven't taken a bath yet. Don't smell me." I pouted.

"You smell just fine. Heavenly even." He frowned. Then his eyes lit up. "Let's have a bath together." 

"Eh?" Blush exploded brilliantly on my cheeks. "Umm…" I fidgeted nervously. I feel like I am cheating on Satoru.

"...you don't like my body at all…" His smile deflated. "...my body is not pretty anymore… so you must hate it."

"No! It's not like that!!!" I quickly denied. I hate it. I hate it when he downgrades himself like this. "Le-let's take a bath together." I stuttered out.

"Okay." He shot me a brilliant smile (completely hiding his gleeful delight). The way their moods change quickly is exactly the same. ~"~

The two of us submerged into the big sized jacuzzi with my back facing him, of course I covered myself with a towel. Satoru's fingers dance across my exposed nape. While I am trying hard not to shiver at the sensation and not to stare at his topless upper body.

But my eyes kept glancing back from time to time, before I heard him chuckles. "You can look. Rather, I want you to look at me. (so I can quickly replace any memories you have with him)"

I yelped in surprise because I was exposed just like that. "...Satoru…"

"Hm?"

"Can…I… look at your scars…?" I whispered.

"As long as you wish for it (As long as I can use this to bind you here. I will gladly do so)" Satoru said. I slowly turn around and finally take a good look at his scars.

Big and small scars littered across his body. The biggest is a gash from the middle of his chest to his hip. My finger traces the scar lightly, "Sorry, does it hurt?" I asked quickly as I feel he jumped a little at my touch."

"It doesn't hurt. Just tickle." He hummed.

"Oh…" I resumed my small ministration. Each scar makes me think, how much pain he endured. "*sob*"

"Don't cry. I am still here with you." His thumb wiped my eyes.

"Sorry. Sorry, that I wasn't with you." I cried. "Sorry for not protecting you." 

"I know." He whispered. "That's why you will stay here from now on to protect me." He pulled me to an embrace.

"Un." I nodded. 

"Let's clean you up, shall we?" He smirked.

"E-eh?"

"[Name]-chan's body needs to be cleaned up thoroughly." 

"Sato-oh-ru…" His fingers slipped into my fold, catching me by surprise.

"I heard a lot of boys in the school are secretly watching you. Their eyes dirtied you, that's why [Name]-chan needs to be cleaned." Fingers furiously stirred inside.

"...'toru.." I looked at him teary eyed. 

"Ssshh… good girl… let me do all the work. [Name]-chan just needs to enjoy this, can you do that?" He coaxed.

"...yeah…" I nodded. ~"~

Ah, he finally got to taste her. His mind blanked when he first fingered her. That's when he knew she was made for him, only for him. Nobody else can touch her, let alone look at her. She is his, forever his. Nobody can say otherwise, even if that dream Satoru is real, in the end he is on the other side of the world. He won't come here. He can't interfere with them.

The thought spurs him to quickly bind her, make her forever his, make her so she can't live without him. And the most effective way is to have children. Even though he dislikes the idea of sharing even an ounce of her attention. But this is still better than having her completely。gone from his life.

And Sawada's household is also a trouble. The chance is slim but they might want to take his [Name] away if they sense trouble. He will have to carefully hatched a plan to completely wipe them, and if Gojo mansion is also a trouble, he will also completely wipe them altogether. And then he will make their own new nest of love somewhere.

He nods, 'That's a perfect idea.' But let's forget about this for a moment. He will need to give a lot a lot of his love to his wife. 

"Satoru…" When he saw her panted like this for his name, he was elated. 'Yes, she is calling for him, not the dream Satoru.'

"I will give you a lot, yeah? Can you take it all?"

"...un…" She nodded her head cutely. So pure, so naive, so innocent and so pliant just for him. Perfect, there's nobody as perfect as her. He will need to protect her. Outside world is dangerous, even more so the underworld. 

By the time he finished, he made sure not a drop of his seeds spilled out from her cute hole. He is still buried inside her, acting as a plug. 

They made a mess of themselves and the bed. Well, this can be used as an excuse to bathe together again. For the first time in his life since the accident, a delightful giggle escapes his lips.

In his twisted mind, he can already see their perfect life together, just the two of them, away from prying eyes. Their own iron walled, full of thorn perfect little family.

"My cute [Name]-chan…" He whispered as he stroke her cheek. She unconsciously melted into his touch. "I won't let you go. Ever."

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“…What’s this…? Why is it so stuffy?” I groaned as I poked my head out from my supposed blanket. “…Satoru…?” I blearily search for the comfortable warmth that usually ever present. “…mmmn…Satoru…?” I whined when I didn’t feel anything but a cold bed. Then I jerk awake. The side of my bed is never cold.

The room is dark, unusually dark. I struggle to search for the switch. And when it turned on, “What’s this?!!!!” I literally screamed at the sight of my room? I think this is definitely my room. But the state is unbelievable. It’s covered in papers everywhere and some photos that were marked with big X.

Just as I am about to call Yae, a strong headache attacks my head. Countless memories that never happened stuffed themselves to mine. I bite to stop me from screaming out loud. It took me a while to finish sorting out everything that was stuffed inside my not so big brain. Tears flow down dripping onto the floor. “…Papa…”

Papa is dead, everyone is hurt… Satoru was hurting too. But he has become better, because… because heroine healed him. “No wonder… no wonder he is not here…” ‘He is not my Satoru…’

I quickly get up and rub my tears away. In any case. Let’s first clean up this mess and think how to go home. I call for Yae and Fushimi-san and ask them to clean up the whole room. They look surprised when I said that though. All the while I took a nice bath, have breakfast and pay respect to papa.

When I finished, I see my room was cleaned up neatly. But the stack of those papers are still there…”Uh…Those have nothing to do in this house…” I pointed out. ‘Why didn’t they clean those up? They are all about heroine anyway.’

“Principessa. You ordered those papers are important.” Yae spoke out.

“…It’s not important anymore. just burn them.” My mouth twitched. “Let the maids burn them all. Yae, call Nanamin, Mei-san, Reki-san and Mikoto-san. We will need to hold a conference.”

Yae is stunned by my attitude today. But it’s still welcomed change nonetheless. I can see a spark finally appeared in her eyes. “Yes, Principessa.” She saluted.

The conference holds a lot longer than I have thought. There are a lot of places need to be clean up. Gojo household did the bare minimum to contain it from spreading, but that’s it. well, it can’t be helped. He needs to go to heroine’s side. I wonder, if they… ah, no let’s not think about that. He is happy with the heroine, let’s leave them at that.

A month, I need a month to clean up those places. Not only the mansion, even those outside the mansion are rejoiced at my changed. They are all sparkling with hope. Don’t get they wrong, they were happy that Gojo helped them, but they were dissatisfied ever since he met with that common woman, he sort of changed. He becomes more …idiotic…? Not that they will say this out loud. In any case, their principessa is back. They don’t really need to rely on Gojo on everything. ~”~

Suguru who is usually in the charge of Sawada mansion is surprised to say at least. No, he is bewildered. He is quite exhausted since he has to manage two households so his boss can spend time with his lover. He is thankful that she managed to get him re-learn his emotions. But, lately all he thinks is spoiling the girl a little bit too much without any care to the mafia matters. And it’s a little troubling. So, when there are reports from Nanamin that everything in Sawada is alright now, you only need to focus on Gojo. He is intrigued. That’s why he came to the Sawada mansion.

“Ah, Suguru. Welcome. Are you on errand?” The one who greeted him is none other than his cousin. But this cousin’s is quite different. She changed…no it should be she is back like she was used to be. Crybaby, clumsy, kind, full of smiles, and most importantly cute. Yep, his cousin is the cutest. He didn’t understand why Satoru would want that common woman, whatever her name is.

“Long time no see, [Name]-chan.”

“Yes, long time no see. Come here, I want to talk to you about something.” She waved him to come and sat beside her and he complied. For the next two hours, all he can do is stay stunned when listening to his cousin’s story.

‘She is crazy.’ Is what he thought first. But she didn’t show any sign of crazy people did. And her story match everything. There’s no way she can dig this up. Gojo was making sure everything about his lover and him are pretty much buried deep. What they saw was only the surface. But his cousin, got them all right.

“…What are you going to do?” Suguru asked.

“Me?” She blinked. “Nothing.” She answered.

“Nothing?” He repeated.

“Yep. He is…not my Satoru. After making sure Sawada is fine, I will be searching for a way home. No matter how long it takes.” She said seriously. “Of course, I prefer if I can go back quickly, everyone over there is waiting for me after all. But I need to make sure that this place will become a better place for myself to come back.”

“What if she decides to interfere with Satoru again?”

“She won’t.” She said with such certainty.

“How are you so sure?”

“Because she will realize, she is not alone. She always thought she was alone and Satoru was the only one to stay with her. But she is wrong, there are still a lot of people staying with her. If she knows, she won’t be doing something like that anymore. Because, she is also me.” She grinned. ~”~

It’s been a while since I attend the evening party. According to my memories, I have harassed heroine a lot of time. I guess I will apologize, Satoru…-san might not be pleased though. I decided to call him Satoru-san from now on. And as usual I attract people’s gazes. But I know their mocking gazes and whispers. ‘Sorry, today there won’t be any show for you to see.’ My lips curled up. Nanamin is my escort for today and we match.

The hall quieted down when the hero and heroine appear with matching white dress and tux, hand in hand. Our gazes lock with each other. The whole audience are waiting with bated breath for the show to begin. I exhale a little to fix my posture and smile while walking to them. I stop few feet distance. “Good evening, Satoru-san, Yanagawa-san.”

Satoru-san blinks speechless, but heroine greets me back kindly. “I apology for the trouble I have caused you up to date.” I bowed.

“Eh? No, please don’t bow to me, Sawada-san.” She quickly said.

“No. if I don’t bow here. I will shame Sawada’s name. My papa didn’t teach me to become someone like that. I will apologize to you today and swear in the name of Sawada, I will cause no more trouble to you and Satoru-san. And if you are in need of help, you can come to see me. Take it as an apology, though I guess Satoru-san is a better choice.” I smiled. “I sincerely bless you two with happiness.” I straightened my back. “Please, enjoy the party.” I smiled and took my leave.

‘This shall be our last time meeting with each other.’ ~”~

‘Weird.’ Is what Gojo thoughts after seeing his childhood friend today. He can’s pinpoint it but something is definitely weird. That’s why he summoned his best friend who is in touch with her. Geto was surprise to see his best friend want to know about his cousin. Didn’t he say there’s no need to report about her? So Geto just made up some believable report.

“You are hiding something?” Gojo frowned. He knew his best friend enough to know he is just randomly making up some shit.

“Yes.” Geto replied.

“…Why?”

“Because it’s her wish.”

“Whose wish?”

“[Name]-chan.”

“What?” Gojo blinked.

“[Name]-chan said there’s no need to trouble you over something small. Oh, and there was also no need to take care of Sawada anymore. They can stand on their own feet.”

“…What?”

“As I said.”

“No, I heard you for the first time, that’s why I said what.”

“Is that so?” Geto just looked at him amused.

“…Did she do all of this or you helped her?”

“You think I have some energy left after you left all your works to me to spend quality time with your lover?” Geto snorted.

“Suguru.” Gojo warned.

“Ahem. Sorry, I don’t have much time left to properly take care of Sawada since I have many matters I need to attend in Gojo. So, [Name]-chan single handedly clean up by herself.” Geto said.

“…She is this capable?” Gojo blinked at disbelief.

“No matter what, [Name]-chan is still part of mafia, you know. Knowing how to handle cases is not weird. It’s just she spent too much time hanging around you to properly display it. Now she didn’t have to anymore. She has much more free time to do it.” Geto shrugged.

“Then she should have done it from the start.” Gojo released his hands from the reports, making them scatter messily on his desk. “Thanks to her, I don’t have any quality time with Aiko.” He grumbled.

“Satoru.” Geto sighed.

“What? Are you going to defend your cousin?” He taunted.

“No. What she did is foolish, but remember for whose sake she did all of that?”

“You are saying she did all for me so I should forgive her?!” Gojo hissed.

“You don’t need to forgive her if you don’t want to. But that was right. She did all of them for you. Because of you. You might not know since you were sleeping in the bed for almost 2 years. But the only one that never fail to visit you everyday is [Name]. She even didn’t celebrate her own birthday because she is afraid you are going to be lonely in the hospital alone. All those tears she shed are for you. When her father died, she is still worried about you feeling guilty and stay with you. But whatever…” Geto sighed. “This has nothing to do with you anyway. it’s just a past that you don’t want.” Geto walked out of the office.

Gojo has vague memories before his accident. Though he recognizes those people inside as his childhood friends and family, there are no emotional attachment to them. Because of Aiko he learnt to appreciate his subordinate and childhood friends. All except one, Sawada [Name]. She… is unpredictable. He didn’t want something he couldn’t control, that’s why he better cut her off. But… he do remember the warmth he felt in those cold dark place. Maybe when he was still in hospital bed. A small warmth accompanies him, to be honest, if there’s no that warmth, he might not come back.

After he woke up, he keeps searching for that warmth and finally found it, Yanagawa Aiko. She emitted the same warmth. That’s why she must be the one who stayed by his side, not Sawada heir. But if…what Suguru said was correct. Then… ~”~

Few days later, Gojo decided to visit Sawada mansion secretly. He wants to see maybe she is just putting a front, maybe she is plotting something again. he wouldn’t put it pass her. She is unpredictable. So, he secretly took a back door through the garden. The very same garden he came to when he met Sawada heir for the first one. And then, he found her sleeping on the terrace. Her head is leaning to the wooden pole beside her, just sleeping there peacefully. “…ve…”

‘Sleep talk?’ He tilted his head.

“Please…don’t leave me…alone…” Tears flows down to her cheeks. “…Papa…Satoru everyone…no…alone…is scary…I…” By the time he snapped out from his train of thoughts, Gojo’s hand stop short from touching her cheeks.

“Mnn…” She suddenly opened her eyes and blinked blearily. She literally jumps back from his almost touching hand. “Uh…what’s this?” She rubbed her tears as if she doesn’t know she was crying in her sleep. “Satoru-san? What brought you here? Hm? Did you schedule a visit? But no one told me? Or they forgot?” She rambled.

“No, I…”

“Sorry. I will have to redress myself and properly greet you. Please wait for a moment.” She ran back to her room. ~”~

Satoru-san unplanned visit really scared me to death. I truly thought I won’t be seeing them anymore. Well, I won’t be interacting with them anymore. But well, I guess we are still allied family, so it’s kind of impossible? I guess I need to use Yae as a messenger. I have Sebas escort Satoru-san to conference hall. After refreshing up, I also head there. This time I properly thank him for taking care Sawada for 8 years or so. I also promise I won’t be causing any more trouble and then send him back.

“Phew… what a scary visit.” I wiped sweat from my temple.

“You did a good job.” Yae praised.

“Hehehe. I am a mafia heiress after all.” I giggled delightfully.

“Let’s start our meeting.” Yae said.

“Yes.” ~”~

The next time we meet again, it’s in an evening party. There’s this annoying pest that buzzes around me. I am planning to make this idiot starts something so I can swallow his family bone and all. But…

“Why did you punch him?!” I scolded this idiot called Gojo Satoru-san.

“What? He was being annoying yet you are letting him buzzes around? Are you stupid? Did Sawada boss didn’t teach you anything?” He screamed back.

“Huh? What are you talking about?! I am waiting for him to start something so I can stomp him half death and have his parents pay up compensation. Now you have gone and done it.” I pouted.

“…what…?”

“Tsk. Now I can only have them pay for half.” I clicked my tongue. “It’s because of you, Idiot Satoru.” I crossed my arms. “…Now I have to rethink my plan again…” I grumbled.

“Ha! Ahahahaha!” Satoru-san suddenly laughed out loud.

“…Did he bonk his head too hard?” I sweatdropped. “…In any case, I will leave everything to heroine. Good luck, heroine.” I gave her encouragement and steered away from the crime of scene. “…Ungh…” My vision turned blurry. ‘Ah?’ I steady myself before I continue to walk slowly, going closer to Yae. Black spots covered my vision and I feel something is dripping from my nose. ‘Ah…I am going to die?’ ~”~

[Name] suddenly faints, fortunately Gojo’s quick reflect saves her from greeting the clean marble floor. His eyes widened at the sight of blood running down on her nose. “Oi, what did you do to her?” He glared at the still on the floor man.

“I…I….I-I-I didn’t do an-anything!!!” He shrilled.

“She is bleeding.” He snarled.

“I-I reall-really-…”

“[Name]!!!” Yae flew to her side. “Gojo-sama, thank you for catching Principessa. Let me-“

“I will do it.” He said and carried her away.

“What?” Leaving a dumbfounded Yae. ~”~

“She is overfatigued.” The doctor sighed. He has finished his check up on this young lady. It isn’t some terminal illness. But she is overly fatigued.

“Overfatigued?”

“Yes. Mentally and physically. Really, what kind of work did her parents push her into?” The doctor grumbled. “I am even more surprised she still last this long. Looking at her, she didn’t sleep for more than 3 hours a day.” He frowned and continued his grumble. But his words already filtered out by Gojo’s ear.

‘Overfatigued… mentally and physically…’ Gojo then remembered how Geto said [Name] told them there’s no need to take care of Sawada anymore. She took it all upon herself to shoulder the burden that should not be hers yet. No wonder she cleaned up very quick. It’s all being done while she sacrificed her sleep. While he… what did he do? He then remembered how he spend most of the time that should be allocated to Sawada household. instead, he used it to spend quality time with his Aiko. A shudder runs through his body, his Aiko? His skin crawls in disgust.

“Isn’t this what you want?” Geto sneered.

“I…”

“If [Name] is gone then nobody would be our obstacle.” Aiko smiled sweetly.

“Yes, if [Name] is gone, Sawada will also collapse.” Maki nodded.

“Then you don’t need to divide your attention.” Nobara agreed.

“Satoru…”

“[Name]!!!”

“I will be going now. You are not alone anymore. I am sorry, I can’t stay with you until the end. This will be the last time we meet. Goodbye.”

“No…no…” Gojo shook his head. “Don’t go! I am sorry! Please, don’t go!” He didn’t realized he screamed it out loud. Then he is back again at the hospital room with [Name] is still unconscious. “[Name]…[Name]… I am sorry. You can’t go. Don’t go. Wait here! I will fix it all up real quick! That’s why you can’t go!” it has been a while since he tasted fear again. her hand is so cold. Is this coldness was what she felt that time? this kind of coldness really scared him. no wonder she cried all the time.

Fix. Yes, he needs to fix this. he needs to make it right again. He finally started to remember again and this time she will slip out from his grasp. What if she become that cold detached [Name] and leave him alone? No no no, that can’t do. No matter what, [Name] will need to stay by his side. Her forever exclusive place is only beside him.

That man… that girl… it’s all their fault. That man made [Name] shed blood. That girl took the place belong to [Name]. Mark his words, they will pay one hundred folds. He exits the room to see all Sawada executives and his younger members are all outside waiting. “Suguru, what is that man?”

“That man is Yanagizwa Kansuke.”

“I want him disappear now.” He hissed.

“What are you going to do to [Name]?” Yae glared. “You abandoned her. Now what are you going to do? Playing a nice guy? Sawada can handle this by ourselves. Don’t interfere.”

“Yae…” Yuuji called weakly. It’s not like they didn’t know what their boss has been doing. They are all classmates, all of the youngest members here are all [Name] and Yae’s classmates. They all know what kind of length she had gone for their boss.

“I won’t do anything harmful to [Name]. I swear on Gojo’s name.”

“Ha! Your name worth nothing but trash. No, even trash has more worth than you, the lowest of the low.” Yae retorted.

“Then, I will swear on my life. If I do anything harmful to [Name], you can kill me.”

“Boss!”

“Satoru!”

“It’s fine. I won’t do anything to [Name]. Not even to the tips of her hair.”

“Tsk. I will thoroughly interrogate you later but first we need to deal with that scum.” Yae clicked her tongue.

Now it has been decided the death date of that man is today at the very same time, they went to work. “Suguru.” Gojo called his right hand man.

“I will have you handle another case.” He said after all of them are gone.

“What?”

“….”

“You what? But I thought-“

“Nothing is more important than [Name]. Those places are too filthy, I will need to clean them all up before [Name] set her foot into there again. She can’t step on pile of dirt, [Name]-chan is so cute and pure. I need to protect her.”

Suguru vaguely aware maybe his boss has gone to another dark path. But, now cleaning up is a priority. Some places indeed are too filthy already. it’s nice that when his boss works, his workload also decreased. ~”~

The next time I woke up, I knew I am in a hospital with the heavy smell of disinfectant. ‘I didn’t die.’ And I guess I haven’t gone back to my world. I push my weak body to sit up, groaning with every movement I made.

“[Name]!”

“Huh?” I can barely registered the voice when I was supported. The pillow was put upright so I can lean on it. “..???”

“[Name].”

“Satoru…-san…?” I slurred, voice heavy with sleepiness.

“It’s Satoru.”

“…? But you are not my Satoru.”

“I am your Satoru.”

“You are heroine’s Satoru.”

“There is no heroine. I am your Satoru.”

“But…”

“See.” Satoru lifted my hand up and showed me something sparkling rested on my ring finger. And there’s one in his too. And he also showed me a marriage certificate.

“We are married…?” I blinked, confused. “But…” Satoru then proceeds to tell me how we are already married a long time ago. I got into an accident right after we got married and has been asleep for 2 years.

“What about everyone?”

“Everyone…” His face fell. Satoru then said when he broke up with Yanagawa Aiko, she joined hands with their rival and was the primary cause that I got into an accident. They have grueling fight with their enemies and most of them perished.

“…why…” Big fat tears dripping down on the sheets. “Why…why is it happening? I just… I just want everyone to be happy…”

“Ssshh… It’s okay, I am still with you.” Satoru pulled me to a hug. “Let it out. You can let it out. I will stay with you forever.” He waited until I calmed down and continued his story. Now that there’s no more Sawada and Gojo family all that left are us. Satoru took me and escaped outside Japan. We are now in a small town somewhere. Just the two of us.

I then told him the last thing I remember is attending evening party and fainted. Satoru then told me it’s 3 years ago. We went a lot of trouble to be together and got married 2 years ago. Then, there’s the accident and now here we are.

“…I feel like I am dreaming…” I murmured.

“You are not.” He kissed my forehead.

“Will you stay with me forever?” I looked up to him.

“Of course. I won’t leave you. That’s why you can’t leave me.”

“Okay, I won’t.” I nodded, feeling myself melt into his warmth again. ~”~

So, right after cleaning up trash man and woman, Gojo waged war to every single of his enemies in Japan. He won the war of course, with the cost of Gojo and Sawada family almost annihilated and in the end, he finished them himself and escaped aboard with [Name]. He bribed the doctor to put her into a sleeping state for 3 years, so he can be with her together right after she woke up. He pulled a lot of strings, forged her sign on a marriage certificate, securing fund and place, everything.

He also used a drug to made her memories blurry and fed her fake memories. But who cares, no one in this world can separate them again. if there’s more. He will just clean them up. No one, no one will take his [Name] away from him again. Not Sawada, not Gojo, not her friends, not the people from her dream. [Name] is forever his.

“[Name]-chan, we finally got to be together.” A twisted delightful smile spread across his lips, craziness is clear in the depth of his eyes.

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The next time we meet again, it’s in an evening party. There’s this annoying pest that buzzes around me. I am planning to make this idiot starts something so I can swallow his family bone and all. But…

“Why did you punch him?!” I scolded this idiot called Gojo Satoru-san.

“What? He was being annoying yet you are letting him buzzes around? Are you stupid? Did Sawada boss didn’t teach you anything?” He screamed back.

“Huh? What are you talking about?! I am waiting for him to start something so I can stomp him half death and have his parents pay up compensation. Now you have gone and done it.” I pouted.

“…what…?”

“Tsk. Now I can only have them pay for half.” I clicked my tongue. “It’s because of you, Idiot Satoru.” I crossed my arms. “…Now I have to rethink my plan again…” I grumbled.

“Ha! Ahahahaha!” Satoru-san suddenly laughed out loud.

“…Did he bonk his head too hard?” I sweatdropped. “…In any case, I will leave everything to heroine. Good luck, heroine.” I gave her encouragement and steered away from the crime of scene. “…Ungh…” My vision turned blurry. ‘Ah?’ I steady myself before I continue to walk slowly, going closer to Yae. My body sway a little before I was steadied by a strong arm. I blink at my savior, Satoru.

“Are you sick?”

“No, I just feel a little headache. There’s nothing to worry about.” I walked out from his grasp to Yae. "Yae, let's get out. I don't feel well." I clamped my mouth so I won't vomit.

"You don't feel good, principessa? Let's take you home now." She said worriedly. "It's because you were overworking yourself." She ranted.

"We can't depend on Gojo forever." I tried to smile but it came out as grimace instead.

"Lay your head here." Yae said as she patted her legs.

"Okay." So I slept for the whole time riding home.

Fortunately I didn't have any complications except for feeling aching muscles on my whole body. Romario gave me a stern reminder to have a bed rest for at least a week. I feel bad for Nanamin and Mei-san who have to take over my job though. But I also got scolded by them because of overworking. So I was banned to do anything for the rest of the week.

"...So bored." I pouted. Usually I won't even feel bored because Satoru will be here with me. But… my Satoru is not here… My eyes watered when I remember them. "Papa…Yae…Suguru…Satoru…everyone…" I let out a small sob. "...So lonely…" I pulled my knees to my chest.

3 days doing nothing is my limit. If they don't allow me doing something, I am gonna sneak away to do something. Thus, that's what I did, sneaking to nearest park to take a breather. I am going back after 10 minutes anyway. I look at the dark sky, decorated by stars.

A flash of memories where we were watching a meteor shower came to my mind. I wonder if I am ever going back. Is Satoru searching for me? What about papa and everyone? Are they alright? What about me from here? Is she alright too? She must be heartbroken seeing this Satoru get together with the heroine. I want to go back. When I snap back to reality, tears has been flowing down from my eyes.

"Ah… I am crying again." I rubbed my tears away. I see a bird rests itself on the branch and then soars to the sky again. "...How nice…"

"What's nice?"

"Su-Suguru?!" I flinched at the new voice. "Why are you here?"

"The question is why are you here alone?" Suguru asked back, amused. "I heard you are on absolute bed rest for a week." He smiled.

"Eheheh, I am planning to go back soon." I laughed nervously. "In fact, I am doing it now." I backed away slowly.

"So, what were you talking about?" He asked.

"What am I talking about?" I blinked owlishly.

"You said how nice." He repeated my words.

"Ah, that…" I aaah'ed. "Nothing really." I shook my head. "I was just thinking how nice it is to be a bird. I don't need to be bound in a place. I can go everywhere on my own. When I am tired, I will rest a little and then soar again. Just following the wind." I muttered.

"[Name]-chan, you…"

"Don't worry. This is just wishful thinking. I don't plan on abandoning Sawada at all. Then, I should really go home before Yae found out." I waved to him and dashed away. In the end, I was found out and got scolded again. ~"~

Lately there's something lurking around in our territory. According to Nanamin's report there is a new type of drug that is circulating around. I got so busy that I completely forget about anything at the moment. Right now, my first and foremost priority is to purge whoever dared to come into my territory bringing drug.

I have an acquaintance who worked in a lab to test that white powder. And he told me this drug is several times more powerful than the usual white powder. Once you are addicted to this, your life is over. 'Tsk, those trash, how dare they.' I growled.

I have Yae to schedule an appointment with Gojo-san. Since I took over as Boss, he seldom comes to my mansion anymore. Suguru came to check up on me from time to time. But this time, purging drugs dealer is quite hard, because they usually scatter in every nook and cranny. I need to warn about this to Gojo-san.

Yae booked a vip room in a japanese restaurant and I have been waiting here with Yae for him. He should have come about… I heard the shoji door opened…now. Suguru comes with him as usual, but there's new addition. It's the heroine. "Tsk." I heard Yae clicked her tongue in displeasure.

"Yae." I sighed. "My apology, Gojo-san. I didn't know you were bringing a guest." I bowed.

"It's fine. It's my fault for doing a last minute decision." He replied.

"Sorry, Sawada-chan. I just want to try this restaurant once." Heroine bowed quickly.

"It's fine. Please sit down. I hope you don't mind we will be discussing some jobs." I smiled.

"Of course. I won't get in your way." She nodded vigorously. They then seated across us.

"Here." I showed him the white powder.

"This is drugs?" Gojo-san's eyes narrowed.

"Yes. It has been circulating in my territory lately. It's several times more powerful than white powder. I have caught some of dealers, but they also don't know where does this come from. I have a feeling this is not only in my territory, that's why I came here to tell you. There might be some hidden in yours too. Be careful." I said.

"Can I have this as sample?"

"Go ahead." I nodded.

"You have any lead yet?"

"Young man with skull tattoo. That's what I get. The young man that came to offer this drug always wear a cap and hood. Only the back of his hand is visible with skull tattoo. But that can also be a trap." I told him what we found.

"Understood. I will have my men to look carefully. And you… just let me handle this." He said finally.

"I can't do that." I shoom my head. "I promised papa I will protect Sawada." I looked at him straight in the eyes. "You don't need to be overly worried about me. Nor you need to feel guilty. Papa protected you by his own will. You have done much protecting me until I am 18. You have fulfilled your promise and have no more obligation. But thank you for your thought. I appreciate it though." I smiled.

"Let's go, Yae." I called my aide.

"Yes, principessa." She nodded.

"You are not going to eat?" Gojo-san blinked.

"Yeah, I feel like having a ramen right now. You should enjoy this together with Yanagawa-san. Please excuse us." I left the restaurant and as I said we are having ramens in our usual shop. ~"~

"Principessa, we finally caught the tail." Mei-san reported.

"Oh? So who's daring enough to spread drugs in our territory." I smiled.

"Kaneshiro Ito, yakuza from Kyushu."

"...Kyushu…"

"Yes. Last time they were trying to invade. He was beaten black and blue by previous boss."

"I see. I am sure he thinks that now Gojo has new lover and abandoned me. I am a very easy target." I smiled darkly. "How dare he underestimate Sawada. I will have to show him that Sawada is not so easy." I growled.

"Yae has infliterated inside. She will collect evidences for us." Mei-san said.

"How much longer?"

"She will come back in 3 days."

"Okay. We have a lot of to prepare. Make sure there won't be any mistake."

"Yes, principessa." ~"~

This should be over in 3 days. So why… why is Yae in emergency operation's room. I am so stunned and clench my fists so hard.

"Sorry… I am sorry…I am really sorry… I wanted to help…. I didn't know…" Yanagawa-san is on her knees sobbing, while I am sitting on the chair outside operation room with Reki-san and Mikoto-san, too stunned to talk.

I barely register what's her babble is about. After hearing about circulating drugs, her strong sense of justice couldn't allow such a thing exists, adding with her intention to help Gojo, she risked herself to enter that yakuza group by being a hostess in a certain night club. Yae who is almost finished her mission spotted her and helped her when she was harrassed. In the end, her disguised was blown away and they were chased. Yae got hurt while protecting her. Two bullets are lodged inside her right now.

I feel a slight sting in my palms. "Call Gojo-san here and have him take her home." I opened my mouth.

"Yes, principessa." Reki-san quickly dialed his number. And no later than 15 minutes, Gojo and Suguru rushed to this hospital.

"What's wrong?" Gojo looked unsure of what to make of this situation. One is his true love sobbing on her knees, the other one is his childhood friend that have an unreadable expression.

"Please take Yanagawa-san home right now." I spoke up. "It's not her fault that Yae is in critical condition. It's just a unfortunate accident, but right now, I don't want see her face. So please leave."

Gojo then takes the still sobbing and apologizing Yanagawa-san (while keeps looking back)

"[Name]-chan…."

"*sob*" The tears that I have been holding back finally flow down freely.

"There there. I will be here." Suguru's pulled me into a hug, comforting me.

"Yae will be alright, will she? She won't die, right? I don't want anyone to die anymore!" I cried.

"It's okay, [Name]-sama. Yae will be alright. She won't die. She is much stronger than that." Mikoto-san comforted. ~"~

When did it start, he wonders. When did she start closing herself from him? Gojo leans on the wall right after the corner, he still can hear her heartwrenching cry. She used to be so open to him. But now, she didn't even show anything to him anymore. Only Suguru. The previlege he used to have now is no more. He has no right to intrude into her life. Because he did the same to her.

Now, she doesn't even need his protection anymore. Protection? Did he even offer protection to her? No, he never. He is the one that always got protected. When the plane crash accident happened, he was protected by his father. When he was cornered trying to get revenge, his father's best friend, his uncle protected him. When he was in vegetable state in hospital, his childhood friend, [Name] protected him.

It's always been him being protected. But he didn't realize it at all. Even after he lost his emotions, [Name] continuously stay by his side, protecting him. And he abandoned her, because she didn't heal him. He found her on the park that night, but he asked Suguru instead.

"I was just thinking how nice it is to be a bird. I don't need to be bound in a place. I can go everywhere on my own. When I am tired, I will rest a little and then soar again. Just following the wind."

Will she… truly gone from his life. Never to be seen again? No, he shook his head. She would not. She said she won't be abandoning Sawada. Sawada clan is the only thing that anchor here. What if that also gone? What if she feels tired and leave suddenly? Her longing expression was not fake. If she is gone… wouldn't he be alone again in this lonely world?

Will she take away the only light he has with her? Will he be left alone again in this dark world? But wasn't he the one who left on his own accord. 'No!' He screamed. He didn't left. He just want to stay away from the light for a while. He will come back later. He didn't mean this to happen! He always thought that light will stay there forever waiting for him.

No no no no no. She can't. She can't leave him. He won't allow it. She is his light. His only light. He promised to never left his light again. So please don't leave him. ~"~

It wasn't supposed to be like this. No one should have gotten hurt. She was only helping to take some burden off from her lover. The only one who should get hurt is the bad guy. She was planning to collect some evidences and surprise Gojo. He would be very happy and maybe they will finally take their relationships further. They have been dating for half a year, but they have done nothing more than a hug and a peck on a cheek.

She truly wants to start it slow. But she heard her friends saying, all of them has gone all the way after 3 or 4 months. And the guys always take the initiatives. At first, she is willing to wait because she also feel that kind of thing should be done when both parties have given their consent. But lately, he seems a little different. He is more distant than usual, just like the first time they met.

She knows that it's all started when Sawada [Name] changed. At first she was happy that his childhood friend was finally accepting her. She also wanted to be friends with her. Sawada [Name] also made sure she won't intentionally appearing in front of them. She was happy that her love finally bears a fruit. So, why did he start looking at her like that? Didn't he said he has no feelings for her? Why? Why would God take her important person again? He has taken her parents, now He even wants to take the only person that care for her.

That's why she took that risky move. As long as they sleep once, their love will stabilized and no matter what Sawada does, she won't have any chance anymore. She was just securing happiness for herself. Why does everyone want to take her happiness away? Did they haven't taken enough?

In the end, not only she caused the rift between Gojo and her become bigger. Megumi-kun didn't even want to see her anymore. Not only Megumi-kun, the whole Gojo family is hostile to her. Granted, they didn't say anything nor treat her differently from usual. But she can feel it, their piercing stares and curt attitude. Even Yuuji-kun didn't smile at her anymore.

Why why why why why? WHY? Why does this happen?

Then as if she received an enlightenment, her eyes lit up. "That's right. It's all because Sawada [Name] started acting weirdly." She whispered. "She should have been just an annoying kid that like to harass me. I will ask her to harass me again. And if she refused… let's erase her from this world altogether." ~"~

The doctor said that Yae is not in danger anymore. With enough rest and proper treatment, she will be up and back in no time. I slump on the floor and cry for the second time. This time I only feel a relief. I am just glad my best friend will continue to live.

"[Name]-sama."

"Good morning, Hifumi-san." I yawned as K got up from bed.

"Gojo-sama is waiting for you."

"...Come again?" I think my ears misheard something.

"Gojo Satoru-sama is waiting for you."

"...Why?" I blurted out. "Ah no, please tell him to wait for a while. I need to refresh myself." I instructed.

"Yes, [Name]-sama."

So, after 20 minutes, I am on my way to the living room. "Sorry I made you wait." I took my seat across him. "Is there anything I can help?"

"..."

"Gojo-san?" I tilted my head when I saw him sitting in silence.

"No… I am just coming here to apologize." He said.

"For what?" I frowned. "As I have told you, that was just an unfortunate accident. You don't need to feel guilty." I sighed. "If you come here only to say that then consider it's done." I got up from my seat. "But…" I halted as the door opened.

"I'd prefer for you not to come here for a while since seeing you made me remember that unfortunate accident." I spoke. "I know that's neither your or her fault. But my heart can't help but blaming you and her. I'd rather not be the one to cause our long term alliance dissolved just like this because of my immaturity. If there's anything you need in the future, just use Suguru as a messenger. Well then, I will excuse myself."

"Wait!"

"Is there anything else?"

"...Are your hands okay?"

"Just small injuries. I clenched my fists too hard." I slid close the door, not really noticing his trembling form. ~"~

'[Name]-chan is leaving me.' Cold sweat rolled down from his forehead. His palm is on his face hiding his trembling lips. 'No no! [Name]-chan can't leave! She has to be beside me like usual.'

He needs to fix this and fast. But how should he do it? What should he need to fix is obviously their relationships. But how is the hardest question? What has changed? Then his mind flashed to a certain woman in her early twenties. Right, everything started to change when she entered the picture. [Name]-chan was driving her away, wasn't this because she has foreseen something like this? As expected from his light. But he was too foolish. He allowed himself to be tempted. Now he is paying the price.

No, why should he pay the price? If anything, It should be her, that woman. It's all because of her that [Name]-chan is leaving him. Now that he found out the source of the problem. He just needs to uproot it and everything will be alright again. And let's not forget that bastard that made his [Name]-chan worked too much. A certain group of yakuza is going to disappear from earth. ~"~

I have been visiting for Yae ever since she was allowed to have visitor. So I spend most of my time in hospital. Of course I didn't neglect my duty as boss. But Reki-san and Mikoto-san are very gung-ho in hunting that drug dealer. Well yeah, they put bullets in their daughter's body after all.

But the strange thing is, Yanagawa-san is quite persistent in meeting me. My family did prohibit Heroine and Gojo-san to see me. Because I told them so. Looking at them now is just going to leave a bad taste in my mouth. But this heroine is crying as she beg not to take her Gojo-san away.

I am wondering whether she hit her head or something? I mean, Gojo-san has chosen her. Why would she come to me like that. I don't want to deal with her for now so I let it be. But it has become too annoying as some nurse complain to me. So I decided to confront her.

"Please don't take Gojo-san away from me." Face full of tears as she bawled.

"But I don't." I frowned. "I sincerely gave my blessing to you." I said seriously.

"Gojo-san has been being distant ever since that accident. He hasn't been talking to me." She said.

My jaw tightened at her word. "To be honest… I don't want to see you right now." I spoke.

"Eh?"

"It was not your fault. My brain understands it. But I can't help but think if you were more cautious, or if you were smart enough not to get involved. Yae won't be like this. That's why I don't want to see you or Gojo-san right now. At least until I can put this behind me." I said.

"But I!" She grabbed my hand. "But I only wanted to help!" She exclaimed.

"Please let go of your hand." I can't help but feel like worms crawling on my body.

"No! Until you promise not to steal Gojo-san." She said. "Please, I only have him right now. My parents were taken away from me, are you going to do the same? Are you going to rob my happiness from me too?"

"I won't. So please let me go."

"I don't believe it!" She literally screamed as she gripped my hands hard. "You have to swear it right now. You won't take Gojo-san away and you have to hrrass me like you used to."

"Why would I need to harass you? I don't have that kind of hobby. I have far more important matter to attend." I answered. 'For example, catching that drug dealer.'

"I knew it! I knew you were trying to steal him again. Even though you two were childhood friend, don't you feel any shame? If he doesn't like you even after 18 years, he sure won't like you now and forever!!!" She has gone mad. But it's the truth this world Satoru won't ever like me. I have accepted the fact. Even so… even so she doesn't have the right to accuse me like this.

"You!" I gritted my teeth.

“If you still don’t want to swear to have nothing to do with him, I have no choice.” She pulled out something from her bag. The light is reflected on its surface.

‘A knife.’ My body moved automatically as I dodged and grabbed her hand, and twisted it. She lets out a shrill scream as the knife hit the ground.

I then pushed her away, making her fall down to the ground. "You were right. He won't ever notice me as a woman. But you have no right in accusing me. I do not plan on stealing him. My pride won't allow such a thing!" I declared back. "If he doesn't like me, then so be it. I have much more that I need to protect. My friends, my family and Sawada clan! I have no time to waste on a man who won't like me back. He is not my Satoru!"

"[Name]..."

"Gojo-san!" Her eyes lit up.

'In the end, I am going to die after all?'

"What do you mean by that?” Gojo-san walked to me without noticing his lover who is on the ground.

“Please take your girlfriend away. Do you know she is inconveniencing a lot of people here.” I stood on my ground, glaring at him.

“What do you mean I am not your Satoru?” He asked again.

“Ah?” I blinked owlishly, flabbergasted by his question. I mean, his girlfriend is down there on the ground and there’s a knife too. And I am the one who standing. Normal people usually will quickly rush to their girlfriend, ask if they are alright and glare at me.

“Gojo-san…?” See even his girlfriend is looking at him with dumbfounded expression.

“Answer me, [Name]-chan. Why am I not your Satoru?”

“Because you are not.” I replied. “My Satoru won’t ever look at another people aside from me. He won’t be so cold to me. He won’t let me feel lonely. That’s why you are not my Satoru.”

“I…I can fix this. I will become your Satoru again.” He suddenly pleaded.

“Ah?” It’s my turn to be dumbfounded. My small brain can’t comprehend what’s exactly is going on.

“How could you…” Heroine looked at him brokenly.

“Whatever the case. You better take your girlfriend away first.” I shook myself free from his grasp. “Don’t show up in front of me again.” I stomped back to Yae’s room. ~”~

After that commotion, I made a point to avoid the hell out of them, because I am busy tracking down that drug dealer. We got another lead, this time I will make sure he will go behind the bar.

“You are finally awake, Princess Sawada?” A splash of water snapped me awake from the sleepiness.

“This water is to help you.” A snicker followed by loud laughter were heard. I finally take a good look of my kidnappers.

“Who would have thought kidnapping Sawada’s boss is this easy.” He laughed again. “They were right, Sawada without Gojo is just a trash.”

“I suggest you don’t look down on Sawada that much.” I spoke.

“Hahaha. Princess Sawada sure has guts.” They laughed.

“Of course if I don’t have guts, how do you expect me to succeed Sawada?” I rolled my eyes.

“Indeed.” The leader nodded. “But it’s sad that Princess Sawada feels the need to fight over a man with a girl. Well, the man is Gojo heir. I guess there’s something that can’t be helped.” He shrugged.

“Heh. I guess the leaker must really hate me after all. Right? Yanagawa-san. Why are you hiding yourself over there?” The pure and witty heroine stepped into the light. But her face is so twisted right now, it’s full of rage and hate. “I don’t really recommend you to work with this kind of shady people.” I said.

“Shut up shut up SHUT UP!” She screamed. “It’s all because of you that Gojo-san left me!” She shrieked. “I will make you pay!”

“Don’t damage her yet.” The leader said. “A lot of people want to have a taste of the supposed famous Princess Sawada.” He grinned.

“You guys seriously think I let myself being kidnapped without any countermeasure. No, do you seriously think that I am this careless letting myself being kidnapped?” I mocked.

“What do you mean?”

“Exactly what I mean.” I smiled and the garage door is forcefully opened. Lights poured down on them.

“Surrender yourself or die a painful death.” Nanamin pushed up his glasses.

“The price of touching a single strand of our boss’ hair is not cheap. Your lives are not enough to make it up.” Mei-san smiled darkly. And what happened is very quick. The kidnapper and the drug dealer was quickly caught, along with the heroine who is screaming nonstop at me.

“[Name]-chan!” I was quickly cradled and unchained by Gojo-san. “Are you hurt?”

“…I am fine.” I pushed him away.

“[Name]-“ A loud bang echoed and I feel warm liquid seeped out to my cloth. I look down to a red patch on my stomach. The last thing I see is the heroine with a crazy smile on her face as she is being surrounded by my subordinates. ~”~

The next time I woke up, I am definitely in a hospital. The strong scent of disinfectant stings my nose. “Kikufuku!” A snow haired man come into a view. “You are awake, Kikufuku!” He smiled in relief, but I can see how haggard he is.

“…What did you call me?”

“Kikufuku. You are my Kikufuku.” He smiled.

“Satoru…?” I blinked. “Are you my Satoru?”

“Yep. I am your Satoru.” He nodded. “I am glad you are awake, Kikufuku.” He pulled me into a hug.

“Satoru…” I finally cried in his embrace. “I was so lonely.” I wailed. “I was suddenly thrown in a strange world. And then you and heroine got together leaving me alone. And then…” I just let out all my pent up emotions like water.

“Are you fine now?” He stroked my hair as he waited patiently for me to finish.

“Um.” I nodded softly. “Sorry, I ruined your shirt.”

“Silly Kikufuku, it’s just a shirt.” He smiled softly.

“Why am I in a hospital?”

“You were shot by that crazy bitch. Fortunately, the bullet went through your body.” He explained.

“Eh? Then I am still in the other world? Then, how did Satoru come here? Don’t tell me Satoru is also inhabited this world Satoru’s body?” I mused.

“Wherever my Kikufuku is, I will be there.”

“Then, you are not going to leave me again?”

“Of course.”

“Pinky swear.”

“Pinky swear.” He linked his pinkie to mine. “You still need to rest, Kikufuku. We will talk again later.” He tucked me back to the bed.

“Okay.” I nodded obediently and closed my eyes again. Content and relaxed, because I am finally reunited with my Satoru.

If she desires to be a bird then so be it. I will make a grand cage for her, so she can fly freely inside my protection forever. I won’t ever let you go again. From now on, we’ll together forever.