Chapter 283 ( Clan Kirishima )

"Well, at least now they seem to be part of the same group..." - Cloud muttered as he watched as the girls seemed to be in their world full of laughter and gossip, even Chifuyu, a person who didn't like to participate in this kind of meetings, was talking with the others - "I guess I can use this time so I can relax a bit before I get the answers from the others."

Cloud decided to go take a little nap to pass the time because he had nothing else to do.

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"Why didn't I just accept?" - Ayane wondered to herself as she frowned as she went back to her room after hearing everything the boy she liked said - ". . ."

"Ayane Nee, are you okay?" - Iori asked as she looked at her best friend and sister in all but blood.

"Iori?" - Ayane asked in surprise - "I thought you were out."

"I was, but when I saw you coming back at full speed, I decided to come and see what was going on" - said Iori as she looked at her friend - "Now... tell me what's going on?"

Ayane was about to tell her about her situation, only to be surprised when she noticed how the words got stuck in her throat - ". . ."

"?" - Iori gave her 'big sister' a confused look - "Ayane Nee?"

". . ." - Ayane was silent for a few seconds as she tried to find some words to be able to tell Iori, without having to mention anything about Cloud's situation.

"If you don't want to tell me, you don't have to force yourself to" - Iori said with a frown as she saw her older sister's expression.

"No! It's not that!" - Ayane exclaimed as she walked to her friend and gave her a hug - "It's just that... I can't tell you the content of my conversation with Cloud."

"You can't, or you don't want to?" - Iori asked as she relaxed a little.

"I can't" - replied Ayane as she separated from the girl and scratched her cheek - "The topic is a bit delicate..."

"I see... I guess there's nothing you can do about it" - Iori said as she shrugged - "Just tell me, whatever you can tell me."

". . ." - Ayane nodded as she told him the superficial details of her situation, only to notice how in some moments, the words got stuck in her mouth again.

After half an hour, Ayane finished telling him about her situation, only to notice how Iori was analyzing what she had heard.

"Ok, I more or less understand what you're self-conscious about, and I have to tell you that you're an idiot" - Iori said as she rolled her eyes at her friend.

"Huh?" - Ayane wasn't expecting that kind of words from her best friend - "Why are you calling me an idiot!"

"Because you're overthinking" - Iori snorted as she snorted with disdain - "If you like him.... Why don't you just follow him?"

"But..." - Ayane couldn't tell her that after following him, it was possible that she might not be able to come back.

"Oh, come on... it's not like you're leaving forever" - Iori said while rolling her eyes at her - "I mean, if he could come to Nangokuren once, he can do it twice."

". . ." - Ayane was silent because it made sense. Nothing said that she couldn't return to this world after accompanying Cloud.

"Ok, now that we got that point clear, I want to tell you something else" - Iori said while looking at the red-haired girl.

"?" - Ayane looked at her friend, only to feel the lilac-haired girl give her a small smack on the forehead - "Itai!"

"That was for worrying too much" - Iori said disdainfully - "I can take care of myself, Ayane Nee, you don't have to worry so much about me."

". . ." - Ayane was silent because this was true. A big part of her hesitation, was because she was worried about Iori after she disappeared from this world. Would she be alright? Wouldn't she be lonely after she left this world?

"Seriously... Am I still the same little girl who cried in your arms after our training sessions?" - Iori asked as she rolled her eyes at him.

"Do you want me to answer that question?" - Ayane asked with a small smile.

"I-It was only during our meeting!" - Iori exclaimed with a red face - "It-it was a moment of weakness!"

Ayane didn't answer him, she just hugged the girl who seemed to be a small cat that was meowing in irritation.

"Ok, now go give her an answer, I'm sure she has to be waiting for you" - Iori said while signaling her to go get the boy with a 'Chu chu'.

"Thank you..." - Ayane said as she retreated.

"That idiot..." - Iori said as she shook her head.

"It's amazing to see how you've matured in such a short time..." said Keiko as she looked at the young purple haired girl.

"Hmph, you make it look like I'm just a kid" - said Iori with disdain - "Now if you'll excuse me, I have some things to do".

"Like getting together with your little boyfriend?" - Keiko asked with a small smile on her face, only to notice how the girl stopped her steps and looked at her with a red face - "Oh?"

"I-I don't know what you're talking about..." - Iori said as she ran off.

"As if a girl in love, wouldn't notice another girl in love..." - Keiko said while shaking her head - "Ayane hasn't noticed just because she's worried about her situation."

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"Makoto..." - Said a man as he looked at the black haired girl.

"Father..." - Makoto replied as she looked at the man. He was about 40 years old, black hair and a cold look on his face - "I didn't think you'd come so soon..."

"It's because you were the one who called me, Makoto" - a small smile appeared on the man's face, though it disappeared as quickly as it appeared - "You are my most talented daughter, and the one who is most serious about the future of our clan."

". . ." - Makoto only kept silent when she heard this because her sisters were.... How should I put it, troublesome?

"Let's better change the subject... I honestly don't want to talk about them, not when they're causing me so many headaches" - the man said as he let out a sigh.

"What did they do this time?" - Makoto asked as he frowned.

"Oh, you don't want to know" - replied the man as he felt his anger growing.

"Oh..." - Makoto nodded at her father's words.

"Ok, let's get straight to the point.... What did you call me for?" - The man asked as he looked at his daughter - "Does it have to do with your decision to make Cloud Strife your partner?"

"Exactly... there are a few small inconveniences..." - Makoto replied as she shook her head.

"Really?" - the man asked in surprise as he looked at his daughter - "Honestly, I was hoping there wouldn't be a problem, not with how beautiful you are, daughter."

The man wasn't lying, Makoto was the most beautiful girl in their clan, the flower that many of the boys chased, so when she said she had chosen her mate, many of them fell into depression.

"Is the pearl of the Kirishima clan not enough for him?" - The man asked with a frown.

"No, it's not that" - said Makoto while shaking her head. She tried to tell him about her situation, only to notice how his voice seemed to have disappeared - "!"

"Is something wrong?" - The man asked.

"No... it's nothing" - Makoto replied as she shook her head.

"Ok, you can talk about what it's about" - nodded the man.

"The truth is, there are two problems" - said Makoto as she thought about how to tell her father about her situation - "First, he's going to practice polygamy, so, if he accepts me, then I'm going to have to share him..."

"Hmm... it's uncommon, but it's not acceptable, not to mention that you are beautiful and skilled enough to be able to rise to the chasm" - the man replied as he started to think. While he wasn't happy with the idea of his daughter being with a man with more than one woman, it was still acceptable as long as he loves and respects her as she deserves.

"The second thing... is that I may have to leave for a while..." - Makoto replied seriously.

"Leave? Where?" - The man asked in surprise.

"I'm not sure... he didn't tell me..." - Makoto replied while shaking her head - "Cloud-san briefed me a bit about the situation so I could decide whether to go through with it, or not."

"I understand..." - said the man as he closed his eyes for a few seconds - "I know what you're trying to say, so I'll just tell you one thing..."

"?" - Makoto gave him a look, only to open her eyes as she saw her father's smile, as well as felt his hand on her head - "Father?"

"Daughter..." - the man said as the girl swallowed a large amount of saliva as she noticed her father's expression turn serious - "Do as you wish, Makoto... follow your heart."

"Huh?" - Makoto's eyes widened in surprise.

"How did you think I would react?" - The man asked as he shook his head - "You've done more than enough for the clan, so you can do as you wish without needing to worry about us."

". . ." - Makoto was silent before nodding - "Ok..."

"Well... I guess I'll take advantage of the trip to meet this guy who stole the heart of the Kirishima clan's princess" - the man said seriously while Makoto just shook her head.

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