The Gemini Princess wants me to confess my feelings!

Chapter 44 Tea Party

The instigator, Asahi Kasano, was also startled by this glare, secretly thinking that he might be sunk into Tokyo Bay by his master tomorrow.

She quickly said, "I didn't say anything or do anything, I was just trying on clothes."

"Hmph." Mori Kiyoha nodded, saying nothing.

Seeing that the second young lady did not intend to pursue the matter, Asahi Kasou secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but another kind of worry arose.

Second Miss, have you really fallen for her?

"No way, with her aloof personality..." Asahi Kasane said to Kirihara Akira with a forced smile, "Young master, let me help you change."

As soon as he finished speaking, his gaze, capable of drawing one into Tokyo Bay, reappeared.

Asahi Kasano was speechless, so he had no choice but to change the subject and say, "--But before that, I need to pick out suitable clothes for the two ladies, as the tea party is about to begin."

"Okay, you go ahead and get busy." Kirihara Akatsuki wasn't used to being waited on, so she casually picked out an outfit and slipped away.

The showroom was spacious, with places to change clothes, but he didn't want to make himself uncomfortable. If he stayed there, the two young ladies would definitely give him a few big eye rolls when they were choosing clothes later.

But what is the truth?

Watching his nimble retreating figure, Sen Qingye opened her mouth but couldn't utter a sound, and could only let him run away.

Then Mori Kiyoha looked at Asahi Kasane, who timidly walked up to her young master, who was three years younger than her and should be called "little sister."

Mori Kiyoha wanted to scold her, but didn't know what to say, and was even more afraid of her older sister's nagging. So, her words came back like ruminated thoughts, turning into something sarcastic and unpleasant: "You're quite kind-hearted, aren't you? Why don't you help us choose?"

Asahi and Kotobuki dared not utter a word.

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......

Kirihara Akira casually grabbed a set of casual clothes.

A light beige polo shirt in a knitted material, with a neat and slim fit; light khaki drawstring casual pants in a smooth and lightweight fabric, accentuating Kirihara Akira's slender figure.

His body was well highlighted.

He picked out one of the several outfits he had ordered on a whim. It was fine for casual home wear, and wouldn't be impolite for ordinary formal occasions either. He just didn't know how formal the tea party would be later would be, and to what extent.

If he dresses too formally, it will soon turn out to be just a casual tea party, and he will be seen as being pretentious. If he dresses casually like he is now, he will be seen as being impolite.

All the clothes inside had been ironed and washed before being delivered, so there was no need to worry about the details.

Go ask Asahi and Kanade.

With that thought in mind, Kirihara Akira strode toward the exhibition hall.

He stopped at the door and did not rush in.

He can't be some kind of lucky pervert... even though he'd like to be.

He didn't have to wait long before the two young ladies, having changed their clothes, bumped into him.

Kirihara Akira was taken aback, not expecting a woman to be able to pick out clothes so quickly. The woman opposite her was also stunned for a moment, and the two women seemed a little uncomfortable.

The second girl, Kiyoha, applied a silvery sheen to her hair, resembling moonlight. While it might seem to evoke the cool elegance of moonlight, it was actually a silvery-gray color, like that of someone burned by fire—a rebellious hue.

She tied her short hair into a small braid, tucked her white shirt into her gray shorts, cinched her slender waist, and revealed a dazzlingly long and supple leg, along with a section of ankle encased in white socks. It looked more like she was going out for a spring outing than attending a tea party.

Tomboy, tomboy—no one would think she's a boy. It's that moment when people have to put in the effort to recognize her that makes her stand out and allows her unspoken charm to be fully displayed.

So Kirihara Akira looked at her first.

Her older sister, on the other hand, was elegant and reserved.

In her memory, Mori Shizue only raised her voice to her once, and that was when they first met, when she thought she was going to kill her to silence her.

That was purely forcing the "mute" to speak.

Most of the time, she is like this: calm and elegant, like a blooming white lotus.

A simple, even plain, dress is by no means without charm.

Compared to her younger sister's more voluptuous body, her two slender arms are displayed openly and generously.

Perhaps it was because Kirihara Akira had been scrutinizing her for too long and her gaze was too undisguised, Mori Shizue blushed slightly and took a step back.

Asahi Kasana, standing next to the two women, was still dressed in her unromantic maid outfit... or rather, the maid outfit was supposed to be her most charming.

Instead, Mori Kiyoha took a step forward and gave Kirihara Akira a provocative look... a look that he perceived as defiant.

He sincerely praised, "It suits you perfectly."

Mori Kiyoha paused for a moment, then turned her head and looked Kirihara Akira up and down, snorted coldly, and said, "You're dressed very simply."

"Not suitable?" Kirihara Akira asked.

Mori Kiyoha paused for a moment in surprise, then said instead of answering, "The guests who are coming later are the best at putting on airs. They enjoy seeing others look embarrassed and ashamed after being outshone by them."

Isn't that just plain perverted...? Kirihara Akira was speechless for a moment, then said, "You're dressed very simply too."

Mori Kiyoha boldly displayed herself, saying, "Then you should ask them if they dare to embarrass me."

Kirihara Akira thought about it and realized that it made perfect sense.

The second young lady of the Mori family has a bad reputation, but her family background is strong enough that no one would dare to embarrass her.

After changing their clothes, the group walked towards the library, where people were already seated in the pavilion.

After a quick glance, Kirihara Akira was certain that those people were indeed faking their expertise.

Seven unfamiliar faces. Asahi and Kanade explained to him in a low voice that he needed to pay attention to two men and two women, two old and two young, dressed as nobles. Their every move seemed to be following the same rigid tutorial, which was utterly uninteresting.

Asahi Kasano introduces: "The wife of the Kuga family, Kuga Mao, and the master and mistress are old acquaintances. If we trace their relationship back to the ancestors of the Mori family."

The girl next to you, who looks to be about your age, is Mrs. Kuga's daughter, Kuga Masumi.

"The gentleman sitting to the right of the lady, Mr. Nitta, and his son next to him is named Nitta Kosuke, who is..."

As she spoke, the maid suddenly glanced at the two young ladies behind her and said, "He is the second young lady's well-known suitor."

Sen Qingye raised her foot and kicked her solidly in the buttocks, making her stagger.

Asahi Kasane covered her two thick, fleshy cheeks and said plaintively, "Second Miss, you are so rude."

Kirihara Akira couldn't help but laugh out loud, earning him a cold glare from Mori Kiyoha.

"You'd better be careful, the Nitta family... well, they're a rising star."

"Rising star" means a family with a short history and little heritage.

Akira Kirihara recognized Nitta Kosuke; he had met him once before.

When they were at the detective agency, Kosuke Nitta tried to poison Akira Kirihara's mind.

Asahi Kasane continued, "The remaining three are members of the branch family. The eldest is the lady's distant cousin, Akamatsu Nene, and the man and woman are Akamatsu Masato and Akamatsu Miyuki, respectively."

Then they arrived at the pavilion.

Kuga Masumi, the daughter of the Kuga family, was the first to stand up and greet the two young ladies: "Shizue-neechan, Kiyoha-neechan, it's been a long time since I've greeted you."

Mori Kiyoha didn't put on a bad face, but remained silent, while Mori Shizue responded with equal politeness.

After everyone sat down, Madam Kuga, though past her prime, still possessed a charming air. She covered her mouth and chuckled, "It's only been a few days, but it feels like years have passed. The two little girls have grown up so quickly... Are these the new clothes you picked out today?"

"Yes, Mrs. Kuga," Shizue Mori replied.

"It truly fits perfectly." Lady Kuga exclaimed, then turned to Mori Akari in the main seat and said, "The Yorozuya mentioned to me earlier, in a lighthearted manner, that in this day and age, even making a living has become difficult. It's so kind of you that you're still willing to hire those elderly people at this time."