Pure love ✕ Insult Complex - Chapter 515

Chapter 515

「 “Lion is known for making strong herds among cats” 」

Ruriko translates what Edie says .

「 “The alpha male reigns at the top of the herd . This single male dominates all of the females” 」

「 It’s the same as Saruyama’s boss monkey . The boss drives away all the other males with sheer strength 」

Katsuko-nee appends .

「 “The alpha male does nothing but protect the herd from enemies . Lions hunt in groups but only females participate in the hunting . The male in most case will not participate” 」

I see .

Edie looks at everyone’s face .

「 “I think that this group closely resemble a group of lions” 」

Huh?

Is our family a lion?

「 “There is one male, and all the rest are females” 」

Well, that’s true .

「 No, but Minaho-neesan’s the boss here . She’s our leader 」

Minaho-neesan is the one pulling the family together .

It’s true that I’m the only male here, but I’m not the leader .

「 “Lions are said to have females hunting together . It’s also said that there’s a hierarchy among the female in the herd . Each female shares a role in the hunting group . So there is also a leader among them” 」

Minaho-neesan is the hunting group leader?

「 I think that Edie-chan has a point 」

Katsuko-nee said .

「 Because the concept of a family had only bud when you came in here 」

「 That’s not true though? Weren’t you living with Minaho-neesan as the leader even before I came here? 」

Minaho-neesa, Katsuko-nee, Margo-san, Nei , also Kyouko-san .

Since the suspension of activities of the brothel on the fall last year, they acted in this base to get revenge on Shirasaka Sousuke .

「 We were allies of the same objective . But to be honest, we didn’t reach the level of the family . I stayed here because of my hate, and I wanted to cooperate with Ojou-sama . Kyouko-san took the job as the auditor and felt fellowship with Ojou-sama, so she participated . Margo-san and Nei-chan, they were saved from their predicaments, so they want to show appreciation to Ojou-sama 」

Katsuko-nee smiles kindly .

「 To be honest, everyone was planning to get out of here once the revenge is over . We were prepared to abolish the group . Then, you appeared and turned things upside down 」

Is it my fault?

「 Earlier, Nei-chan suggested that the two of them should be adopted by Ojou-sama to Margo-san, didn’t she? 」

Oh, they did talk about taking the Kuromori name .

「 I thought that Margo-chan might be the first one to leave the mansion 」

Speaking of which, Margo-san told me about what she would do when the revenge is over .

Then, last night, the revenge against Sharasaka Sousuke was over .

「 Nei-chan asked Margo-chan to become real sisters . If both of them become adopted to Kuromori family then even if Margo-chan leaves, our bonds won’t break . Sisters will be sisters no matter where they go 」

Yeah .

「 Then, Margo-chan accepted Nei-chan’s offer . That was amazing . To think that Margo-chan who’s so fussed about sticking to her origins would want to be adopted as a Japanese? 」

That’s right .

Margo-san:

She’s born as an Indian, but she has blonde hair and blue eyes, she was persecuted by her family and surrounding people and entered a facility from an Indian settlement .

Yet, Margo-san never abandoned her name “Margo Highway Starkweather,” she’s proud of it .

To add “Kuromori” in that name, no, becoming adopted by a Japanese family must be a pretty heavy decision .

「 That’s because there’s a family here . It’s not just Margo-chan and Nei-chan’s problem . Margo-chan wants to join our family . Therefore, she accepted Nei-chan’s offer 」

Katsuko-nee said then smiled .

「 It’s your strength . You’ve tied us, who lost their bond with their real family, and made us a family 」

That’s/

「 I didn’t’ do anything 」

Then .

Edie tells Ruriko something .

「 “The alpha male of the lions don’t do anything usually . All he does is control” she said 」

Even if you tell me that .

「 But, when an enemy comes, the alpha male fights with all his power, right? I don’t have that strength 」

I’m just a helpless high school boy . 1

「 Oh, I think that Onii-sama is always fighting with his all for our sake 」

Ruriko?

「 Yes . If Onii-chan didn’t fight, then I’m long dead already 」

Mana said .

「 I wouldn’t be set free from being a prostitute at heart . Agnes couldn’t have gotten out of the basement 」

Katsuko-nee pats Agnes’ head, who’s sitting on my knees .

「 Papa embraced me and took me out 」

Agnes clings to me .

「 Took Agnes out from there 」

That’s right, I carried Agnes in my arms and left the basement .

「 I’m glad that Papa is Papa . I love you, Papa! 」

Agnes smiles at me .

「 Me too, if I didn’t have accepted Onii-sama, then I think I would’ve continued to be a burden to Kouzuki house 」

Ruriko said .

「 Besides, Grandfather has sold me to Onii-sama as a sex slave but, Onii-sama’s paying respects to me as a person 」

「 That’s obvious . You’re Ruriko no matter what 」

Can I even be cruel to such a lovely and sensible girl?

「 I respect Onii-sama because of that . I will follow Onii-sama forever 」

Ruriko smiles satisfied .

《 LION! 》

Edie mutters again .

「 “You need to be aware that you’re the alpha male” 」

Me, the alpha male?

「 “Without you, this group would collapse . Then, all the female lions here are somewhat troublesome women . Everyone talks a lot, laughs a lot, cries a lot . There’s a lot of unstable girls . I’m sure that these girls will make you go in all places” 」

Edie makes a prediction .

Yeah, I guess .

Everyone is laughing here today, but they might be crying tomorrow .

Just like Mana earlier: she might say extreme things from loneliness, and might’ve done it .

Every time that happens, I have to put care on them with all my life .

「 Yeah, I’m prepared for it 」

I .

「 Everyone says that I saved them but, all l did is mess up with everyone’s fate . I’ll take responsibility for it even if it takes a lifetime 」

「 No, Onii-sama, we 」

「 That’s right, Onii-chan, we’re thankful! 」

Edie stretched out her hands and stopped Ruriko and Mana from speaking .

Then, she said something .

Ruriko and Mana both understand English .

Both of them looked down gloomily .

「 What did Edie say? 」

I ask the two .

「 She said that Onii-chan’s not smiling at all 」

Huh?

「 Onii-sama smiles at us, but he never smiles from the bottom of his heart 」

「 Edie-chan has never seen Onii-chan laughing happily 」

I .

Am I not laughing?

「 I know 」

Katsuko-nee speaks up .

「 It’s because of us, we involved him in our revenge, that’s why he has experienced a lot of scary and painful events, you’ve become a boy who can’t laugh 」

I .

「 I see, Onii-sama is always so earnest and hard-working, he’s so desperate and eager, but Ruriko never saw him smile from the bottom of his heart 」

Since when have I not smile?

「 No, that’s wrong . Katsuko-nee, this has nothing to do with the revenge . I never smiled since my father’s disappearance . No, that’s not it . It might be even further when Grandma died 」

I feel like I smiled when I was living with Grandma .

When I was a child .

「 Does that Mean Onii-chan still hasn’t opened up his heart to us? 」

Mana said .

「 No, we worry Onii-sama too much that he can’t rest 」

Ruriko said .

《 NO 》

Edie?!

「 “You’re already the leader of the herd . You’re the alpha male of the group that’s why you’re not laughing” 」

Ruriko translates .

Because I’m the leader .

「 That might be . It’s true, this isn’t something you can’t laugh at 」

「 Papa? 」

Agnes looks up at me worriedly .

That’s right .

I still have to undo Agnes’ mind control .

I must shoulder Ruriko to keep fighting her fate as the daughter of Kouzuki house .

I need to make a place for Mana to live on . A place where she can live without others knowing that she’s the daughter of Shirasaka Sousuke .

Katsuko-nee too, I need to help her to start working on her bakery so she could forget her time as a prostitute .

Even with just the family members in here, it’s a lot of trouble already .

My life has a lot of things I need to do .

I can’t laugh it off .

I’m just an ordinary high school boy .

No, I’m someone who can’t do anything, inferior to a man .

「 “Being aware of that, would you cast away from being a lion” 」

Edie wants an answer from me .

「 “Or could you live as a lion?” 」

I .

「 Yeah . I’m the alpha male that protects his family 」

Edie smiles at my determination .

Then .

「 “Then, I’ll be your female lion too” 」

◇　◇　◇

That’s when Minaho-neesan and Rei-chan come in .

「 Good morning everyone . Katsuko, a light breakfast, please . Coffee too 」

Minaho-neesan’s speaking fast .

Isn’t she a bit tense?

Rei-chan is also a bit stiff .

「 Also, Mana-san . Your father has passed away 」

Mana’s father?

Shirasaka Sousuke died?

「 Oh, the TV here isn’t turned on 」

Minaho-neesan turns on the television in the dining room .

Then .

『 Err, to repeat the news from earlier . The person suspected to be Shirasaka Sousuke has died while being transferred to a hospital! Here is the information about it! 』

The newscaster makes a noise .

Shirasaka Sousuke’s been the topic of the media these past few days .

It started from a Japanese raping a local girl in Australia, causing him to be arrested .

He’s reported to be a director of an advertising agency and a member of Shirasaka house .

Then, the sex scandals of Shirasaka Sousuke involving entertainment circles and gangs spread on the internet .

The head of Shirasaka house’s newspaper company, Shirasaka Moritsugu made contradictory claims .

Then, at that conference, Shirasaka Sousuke’s alleged kidnapping and murder are announced .

Naomi-san’s body was found in Shirasaka villa .

After he was released by the police in Australia, he turned missing .

Even when Cesario Viola attacked the hotel, the society sees it as a terrorist attack on the opposing faction of Shirasaka Moritsugu who were in the hotel .

Even Yukino who was set-up to be kidnapped by the gangs connected to Shriasaka had declared that she was raped in front of the media .

Kyouko-san and Miss Cordelia raided that gang in their office .

Afterward, the dying Shirasaka Sousuke suddenly appeared on a live broadcast .

The Japanese citizens were filled with surprising news on the second half of golden week .

Then, now, the death of Shirasaka Sousuke is reported .

『 You’re connected on the headquarters! 』

『 Yes! We’re in front of the hospital in Tokyo right now . Just now, the death of the person suspected to be Shirasaka Sousuke has been reported to the media . It’s confirmed, Shirasaka Sousuke is killed! 』

『 Do we have confirmations? 』

『 Yes . There’s no mistake 』

Shirasaka Sousuke died .

Even though he was making so much noise last night .

『 Mr . Shirasaka Sousuke has been found left on the premise of a television station last night, he had some horrible injuries that he was delivered to the police hospital right away 』

The scene reported shouts .

『 However, for some reason, he was transported from the police hospital to a private hospital in Tokyo by 4:21 in the morning and it seems that he died 8:02 this morning . The details of the events such as his cause of death aren’t disclosed due to the patient’s privacy 』

『 Huh, if I recall, the police had reported that Shirasaka Sousuke may be gravely injured, but it shouldn’t have been life threatening? 』

『 Yes, that’s right . According to the police report, although his bruises and lacerations throughout his body and parts of his body are destroyed, they weren’t wounds that would lead to death immediately 』

『 Then, he was suddenly transported from a police hospital to a private hospital, and Shirasaka Sousuke suddenly died? There have been rumors that the hospital has some connection with Shirasaka Sousuke 』

『 Yes, the director of this hospital is a relative of Mr . Shirasaka Moritsugu! 』

Oh, Shirasaka house had their lawyers . Of course, they’d have doctors as well .

『 Understood, please continue your coverage 』

The camera returns to the studio .

『 What is going on, Odaya-san? 』

The caster asks the commentator .

『 Usually, that’s unlikely but, could it be that the suspected Shirasaka’s house had pressured the police and had him transferred to an affiliate hospital? 』

『 Is that possible? 』

『 Hmm . If it is, then it’s frightening . The house killed off the suspect Shirasaka to hush down the scandal . It’s usually unthinkable but as far as we see the situation goes 』

『 Either way, the suspect, Shirasaka has died, so there’s no doubt that the whole picture of the incident will go away 』

『 Well, that will be, if he was alive then we can ask him in various methods 』

『 I heard in the reports that his tongue was cut off so he can’t speak 』

『 That’s frightening . To think that this happens in Japan 』

『 Otani-san, have you inferred who the criminal group who left the suspect in the TV station is? 』

『 The culprit is from a foreign criminal group, I think . The suspect also had an incident in Australia . Japan’s organizations won’t do anything this horrible 』

『 Then, let’s review the incidents and the life of Shirasaka Sousuke until now 』

The screen transitions .

A photo of Shirasaka Sousuke during childhood shows .

Shirasaka Sousuke in elementary school is taking a transformation pose while straddling a bicycle with a steady handle .

「 Electronic flasher, five-speed transmission gear, semi-drop handle 」

Rei-chan mutters .

「 Well, he’s born rich you see 」

Katsuko-nee speaks coldly .

『 Shirasaka Sousuke . Born in Tokyo, July 17, the 44th year of Showa era 』2

Minaho-neesan turns off the television when the narration started .

「 That’s enough, isn’t it? 」

Yeah . I’m not interested in Shirasaka Sousuke’s life either way .

If we continue to watch and see the adult Shirasaka Sousuke .

I don’t know how Agnes will react .

「 For now, that’s the end 」

Minaho-neesan said .

「 I feel sorry for Mana-san, but 」

Mana

「 No, I’m okay . I’m already on this side 」

Minaho-neesan looks at me .

「 Comfort her 」

「 Yeah 」

I .

All I can do is:

「 Mana, come here 」

I want to go but, Agnes is on my knees .

「 I’m fine 」

「 Just do it 」

I’m the lion .

「 Okay 」

Mana goes next to me .

I pat Mana’s shoulder, she snuggled with me and cried quietly .

「 What’s wrong with Mana-chan? 」

Agnes asks me .

「 My stomach hurts a bit 」

Mana’s being considerate of her little sister, so she answered that way .

「 Then Agnes will pat it away! 」

「 Sure, thanks 」

Agnes’s small hands gently pat Mana’s stomach .

「 Now then, the final curtain had Shirasaka house defile their hands, but 」

As expected, it was Shirasaka house who killed Shirasaka Sousuke .

They’re making sure that no more scandal leaks out .

「 We still have to do our cleanup 」

Minaho-neesan talked with Shou-oneechan yesterday, but .

「 What are we going to do? 」

I ask .

「 The Kitakyushu gang Kouzuki security service has lured out, we’ll use them 」

Minaho-neesan said .

「 We’ll lay the blame on those people the sun of abandoning Shirasaka Sousuke in that miserable figure 」

Does that mean?

「 It’s okay . They incidentally got caught in the trap Kouzuki security service made and went to Tokyo 」

Minaho-neesan laughs .

Haa, she’s still lively when it comes to making conspiracies .

「 Then, Kouzuki security service will eliminate those people in front of the media . It’s the first job of the New Kouzuki security service, and they’ll use it for publicity 」

New?

「 Up until now, Kouzuki security service was an institution created by Kakka to suppress Shigeaki-sama’s behavior 」

Rei-chan replies .

Jii-chan who had his eldest son killed in Los Angeles; doubted his second son for involvement, so he made Kouzuki security service to protect Ruriko .

The company that performs VIP exclusive protection is just a facade .

「 Kakka, chief Yazawa, and Shou-oneesama has concluded to operate as a proper security company from now on 」

「 That’s right . It’s regrettable to dissolve where such talented people are gathered 」

Ruriko said .

「 With the guard department as the main unit, the security department wasn’t in an excellent condition but, the underground side, the top elites and Kudou-san’s network are the best in the industry 」

Rei-chan said .

Jii-chan used all the competent guards in the company to surround as top elites so his second son can’t do anything strange to Ruriko .

Those who dislike belonging to a company, being a lone wolf, Kudou-papa compiles them to a network .

Therefore, when Cesario Viola attacks, they were the main fighters versus the troops invading from a foreign land . The fight between the internal guards ended safely, and Old man Dai Grepher was hired again to fight the enemy back .

「 In short, Kouzuki security service will beat down the people from the Kitakyushu gang to restore their honor and clear their name, and also promote their renewed organization 」

When Cesario Viola raided the hotel, Director Yamaoka leading the security department couldn’t do anything .

The media only shows the horrible situation of the hotel .

Concerning impression, you can say that Kouzuki security service has failed .

They weren’t able to protect the hotel from a terrorist group .

「 However, can I do it? 」

Rei-chan looks at Minaho-neesan .

「 If it’s you then you can 」

Minaho-neesan laughs .

「 She’s the new security head for Kouzuki security service due to your recommendation . Kakka and Chief Yazawa gave their approval 」

Oh, it’s decided already .

「 Those who were planning to raise their status declined inside but, they can’t do anything . Well, nobody would want to take over the position of the security director of the current uniform Kouzuki security service though 」

Director Yamaoka made a huge blunder thus he was fired . The second one was told by Yazawa-san to never work in security again .

If you show them that, you can tell that everyone would hesitate .

「 It’s okay . Rei-chan can do it 」

I said .

「 I recommended you to Shou-oneechan, I said that Rei-chan’s the most qualified 」

「 I’m in the same opinion as Onii-sama 」

Ruriko also smiles .

「 Congratulations, Rei-chan! 」

Ruriko said . Agnes looks at me .

「 Why congratulations? 」

「 You see, Rei-chan got promoted . Her achievements so far were recognized 」

「 Promoted? 」

Agnes doesn’t know what companies or titles are yet .

「 Anyway, it’s something to celebrate . Say congratulations too, Agnes 」

「 Yes, desuno . Rei-chan, congratulations! 」

Agnes smiles like an angel .

「 T-Thank you 」

Rei-chan blushes .

「 The start of operations is at 7:30 tonight . Shou-oneesan is talking to the television broadcast already 」

A nationwide broadcast where Rei-chan leads to destroying a gang from Kitakyushu .

「 Got it, what should I do then? 」

Can I do anything to help?

「 Nothing 」

Minaho-neesan said laughing .

「 Or should I say that Kouzuki security service has to do all by themselves tonight . We won’t help out . I won’t send over Margo 」

Huh?

「 It’s okay . Chief Yazawa, Shou-san, and Kudou-san are all there . The top elites will cooperate too 」

Well, I guess .

「 The police are monitoring us, so It’s better if we stay quiet for a while 」

Well, that’s right .

The police are investigating the actions of the international criminal, Kyouko-san .

「 We have a different job to do 」

Different job?

「 We also need to do after-care for Kouzuki house, we’ll slip in at their party tonight 」

There’s a party for the political and business circles Jii-chan has to attend tonight .

「 We matched it with the time of Rei-chan’s fight . Making sure it moves at the same time . We need an alibi 」

I see .

We don’t want the police to think that we’re too close with the Kouzuki security service .

「 When Misuzu-san comes, Ruriko-san, please go with her to buy a party dress . Since we’ll take care of the bill, please pick something that would amaze Kakka 」

Minaho-neesan said .

I’m unrelated to that too .

The point is, we want to show the public that Jii-chan, Misuzu, and Ruriko are getting along .

Then, that’ll calm down the internal unrest after the sudden death of Kouzuki Shigeaki .

We still need to do something about Yoshiko-san’s loneliness .

While at it, it’s nice if Jii-chan gets better .

「 Now then, there’s something I want you to do 」

Minaho-neesan looks at me .

「 It’s about Yukino-san 」