Chapter 74: Issuing a Challenge
Chapter 74: Issuing a Challenge
Keiko Inoue's words were like an arrow that pierced Kazuka Yamazaki's heart.
"When did you..., Keiko-neechan?"
"I've met her once. Sometimes when you bring her home, I can see her through the window."
"From the first moment I saw that woman, I felt she looked familiar. Then, she glared at me, and I remembered everything. She had glared at me like that before."
"Yes, Keiko-neechan. Himeno Natsuki is my girlfriend."
"Haha, I never expected this. Yamazaki Kazukaze, you're so lucky! The most famous painter in Japan right now is your girlfriend."
"It's all in the past."
"Is it over? She doesn't seem to be over at all; she was holding your hand tightly just now."
Keiko Inoue's tone carried a hint of jealousy.
"She was probably too emotional, otherwise she wouldn't have given us her blessings just now."
"Why don't you choose to get back together? She likes you that much?"
"She and I are in the past. If I agree to her request, you, Keiko-neechan, will be very sad. You've waited for me for six years."
"Well, that's a long time. Don't arbitrarily change my romantic history."
Keiko Inoue crossed her arms, turned her head away shyly, and twirled her hair with one hand.
Yamazaki Kazukaze's answer touched her deeply, but she couldn't accept winning him over like that.
"Himeno Natsuki remained chaste for you in Europe for three years. Even the paparazzi couldn't find any scandals about her in Europe. They could only talk about what happened between you and her in high school."
"She knew you worked as a tutor in her house, so she rushed back, only to find this."
Keiko Inoue imagined herself in that situation and felt that she would go crazy if such a thing happened to her.
"Wafu, let's go to the Himeno's house together tomorrow to explain. We're pretending to be boyfriend and girlfriend. Otherwise, Natsuki-san will definitely be very upset."
"Seiko-neechan, do you want me to get back together with Natsuki? What will you do then?"
Upon hearing this, Keiko Inoue shrugged and gave a helpless smile.
"You and Natsuki have a good understanding; it's just a matter of time before your old feelings rekindle."
"Besides, Himeno Natsuki has sacrificed so much for you, why don't you give her a chance? Getting together with me right away is just too heartless."
"I've always been thinking about Keiko-neechan. If I get back together with Natsuki, will you really feel good about it?"
"I never said I was going to hand you over to someone else. I want to compete with her fairly."
"fair play?"
"Yes, fair competition. I'm your older sister, and Natsuki is your ex-girlfriend. We each have our advantages. Kaze, why don't you treat us equally for now, and make a decision sometime in the future?"
Is this appropriate?
"Of course it's appropriate. I, Keiko Inoue, don't need her charity."
Keiko Inoue had her own considerations. If she married Kazuka Yamazaki, he would always remember that girl, and she would live in the shadow of Natsuki Himeno.
Yamazaki Kazukazu now harbors regrets about that failed relationship, and this regret makes him feel guilty towards Himeno Natsuki.
Keiko Inoue didn't want Kazuka Yamazaki to feel guilty about her for the rest of his life.
She was also afraid that one day the two of them would rekindle their old feelings.
Instead of having such a conflicted mindset when dating Yamazaki Kazuka, it would be better to openly and honestly compete with Himeno Natsuki.
As long as I win this love war, I don't need to worry about Yamazaki Kazukazu and Himeno Natsuki rekindling their old flame.
Because at that time, Yamazaki Kazuka would realize that there was no way he could end up with Himeno Natsuki.
He naturally felt no regret or guilt towards Himeno Natsuki.
"Sister Huizi, aren't you afraid of losing?"
"It's okay, your sister will win."
Keiko Inoue grabbed Yamazaki Kazukazu's shoulders with both hands, jumped up and kissed him.
The two got into the car, and on the way back, Himeno Saki sent several text messages to Yamazaki Kazukaze.
"Mr. Yamazaki, my sister has gone mad."
What happened to Natsuki-san?
She came in first, hugged the poor sister, and asked her if she had done anything to wrong her over the years.
Then the poor older sister suddenly started trembling and stammered out a lot of incoherent words.
Then my sister made my poor sister drink a penalty shot. While others used a glass to drink as a penalty shot, she just poured the bottle down my poor sister's throat.
Seeing this, Yamazaki Kazuka couldn't help but sigh. This crazy woman really hasn't changed at all.
Why is my tolerance for Saki and Aoi so high? Because compared to them, Himeno Natsuki is a true devil.
Why were you sighing in the car just now?
After arriving home, Keiko Inoue asked Kazuka Yamazaki why he was sighing.
"Natsuki was in a bad mood and made a scene at the dinner table. She turned the whole banquet upside down and it ended badly."
Upon hearing this, Keiko Inoue gave a cold laugh.
"As expected, she's not reconciled either. Perfect timing, Qingxue invited me to her house tomorrow; she's having Naiyue apologize to me."
"Are you sure it's okay? I'm worried that Natsuki won't agree to apologize."
"It doesn't matter. I'll explain the misunderstanding from tonight to her tomorrow, and then issue her a challenge."
"Issuing a challenge?"
"Yes, let's issue a challenge. Starting tomorrow, we will officially become competitors until you, Kaze, make your decision."
"What if you lose?"
"You have to accept the consequences of your bet."
Keiko Inoue tossed her hair back, revealing a very calm expression.
The next morning, Yamazaki Kazuka noticed that Inoue Keiko was wearing a very beautiful outfit.
"Sister Huizi, you look so beautiful today."
"Of course. Since we're going to issue a challenge, we need to dress formally."
Keiko Inoue is wearing a violet dress today that Kazuka Yamazaki has never seen before.
"My mom had this outfit custom-made for me so I could wear it on my blind date."
"I haven't been on a blind date for so many years, and this outfit has been hidden in my closet. I've never taken it out to wear it."
"I see, so you took it out today?"
"Yes, I can't let my guard down in front of a rival in love."
Keiko Inoue intentionally used this outfit to suppress Natsuki Himeno's imposing presence.
After breakfast, the two drove to Himeno's house.
Mrs. Himeno, along with Aoi and Saki, waited at the door.
"I'm so sorry about yesterday, Keiko."
"It's alright. Miss Natsuki just got back yesterday; she might be a little too excited. Where is she?"
"She was drunk yesterday and is still sleeping in her room. Do you want to see her?"
"Yes. There are some things I'd like to discuss with her in person."
Yamazaki Kazuka noticed that there were two more medical staff at the Himeno residence today, seemingly there specifically to take care of Himeno Natsuki.
"I'm so sorry about yesterday. Natsuki isn't a bad person, she just doesn't know how to talk."
Yamazaki Kazukazu and Inoue Keiko sat side by side on the sofa, while Himeno Kiyoyuki sat opposite them, bowing and apologizing.
"Sister Qingxue, I didn't take it to heart."
Keiko Inoue smiled and glanced at the bedroom on the second floor. Kiyoyuki Himeno understood and had Masatsuki Chiba wake up Natsuki Himeno, who was sleeping.
"Miss Natsuki, wake up!"
"What's wrong?"
Himeno Natsuki drank quite a bit yesterday and is currently suffering from a hangover.
No matter how Chiba Masatsuki called her, she kept her eyes closed and rolled around on the bed.
"Mr. Yamazaki and Ms. Keiko have arrived. Ms. Keiko said she'd like to talk to you."
"What?"
Upon hearing this, Himeno Natsuki immediately regained her senses.
It's one thing for Yamazaki Kazuka to come to our house, but what's the meaning of Inoue Keiko's visit? Is she trying to kick a man when he's down?
Himeno Natsuki immediately got out of bed, put on a simple T-shirt, shirt and shorts, and then took out an art knife from the closet.
"Natsuki-san, what are you doing?"
Chiba Masatsuki screamed in fright.
"I'm going to stab that woman to death!"
He had already given Yamazaki Kaze to her, so what did she want? Was she going to invite him to her wedding?
Since that's the case, I'll perish together with her.
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