89-Mattou's daughter Niina ②



 Yuto saw Nina turn away and flush a little, and the words Nina was saying came in as he saw Nina turn away and flush a little.

'Huh? Nina-san is...

 As if to anticipate Yuto's question, Nina straightened her back and faced the front and spoke. Masato sensed a shadow of loneliness in her expression, though only slightly.

'As you know, I was raised in different circumstances than the kids around me with my father, Mathew, and as he became an ally in promoting democracy. It wasn't like that when I was really young, but now I have permission to go out, and I have an escort to go everywhere. Oh, I'm not complaining, okay? And I know that's my position.

'Well oh, but you don't go to school?'

'I've never been there. All my knowledge and education came from my tutors. And almost all of the higher education institutions in Millmar were controlled by the military, which didn't seem to be what my father had in mind for education. So I didn't even know anyone my own age. I didn't even know my contemporaries, and I didn't see my friends that I hung out with when I was little...

...I see.

'So I wanted to talk to those two escort girls as well as Yuto. Because that was so new to me.

'Well I understand! I'll talk to Mizuho-san and Marion-san later. Oh, about those two. I know it might be difficult during work, but when I get time for something else, we can talk like this.

 Hearing this offer from Yuto, Nina showed a happy face for the first time that was appropriate for her age.

''Really! That would be very nice of you. Of course I can't say no to you, but I'd love to talk to you when there's time. And as a matter of fact, one of the tutors I mentioned earlier was Japanese. He was a bit of a strange man, but I've heard a lot about Japan from him. He was a bit of a strange man, but he told me about Japan, the culture, the way of thinking, and some of the things he talked about in school in Japan. I loved to listen to his stories and was fascinated by them. So when I heard about Yuto and the others, the first thing that popped into my head was that I wanted to hear about Japan! It was.

That's all for free.

 Seeing Nina getting excited, Masato responded with a smile. But at the same time, Masato wondered. That is, Nina should have known that they were gifted people. In most of those cases, the questions about the ability holders would often be focused on them.
 This is inevitably the case for those who have learned of an entity as alien as the gifted. Curiosity, curiosity, and fear are natural.
 However, Nina's craving for human contact with her peers seemed to come first, rather than such things. The proof of this is that the expression on Nina's face right now is that of a girl who is crazy about what she loves.

''But it's hard for you too, Nina-san.

What?

Because we're almost exactly the same age, and we're supposed to care about our status, aren't we?

'It can't be helped. It is my duty to do so. It's true that my situation is a bit different from the other children, but I have less hardship than the others. The reality is that some Milliemers don't even have to worry about tomorrow's food. That's why I have promised myself that in the future, I have to help them, and the people who live in Millamar.

 Yuto stared at Nina's serious face.

''........It's kind of amazing, isn't it, Nina-san? I can't believe you're my age.

'Not very much. You may have been busy escorting my father, but you've seen a little of him. This millennial situation.

....

'I have the utmost respect for my father. He's always thinking about Millers. And I love Millmar, too. So I can put up with anything. I want to study and contribute to my father's vision of a nation of millenarians in the future. ...All the friends I had a little part in when I was little were poor. They wore the same clothes all the time, and unlike me, there were many days when there was no supper. But they were nice...and we could laugh together. That's all I remember of my contemporaries...

 
 Nina's expression hardens and she gets up from the sofa and stands in front of the reception room window.

''That's why I can't forgive the current corrupt military regime. People like General Khaliguda, who has no regard for the poverty of the people, and people like Prime Minister Guarin, who has no regard for the poverty of the people.

 Yuto follows Nina's figure with his eyes while sitting on the sofa and huffs at her words.

(.........Prime Minister Guaran. Don't you know............that Prime Minister Guaran is most likely Nina's biological father?

 Yuto wrinkles his brow as he thinks of the possibilities that Gaston's information could have given him.

'My mother died when I was very young, but I do have a few memories of her. She was very warm and smelled good. My father used to tell me a lot about what my mother was like.

What was he like?

 Yuto asked in a mindlessly curious voice as he looked out the window at Nina's back.

'She was like a spring...'

Like spring?

Yes, yes. When my mother was with me, no matter how hard things were, it was as if the plants were about to sprout and bloom. No matter how hard things were, when my mother laughed, it was as if the cold winter breeze had been replaced by a warm wind. When my father told me this, I was so happy to know that he loved my mother with all his heart, even if I didn't dare to ask. And when my father told me that Nina looked just like Thornain to my mother, I was so happy that I hugged him.

 Saying that, Nina turned back to Yuto and gave him a kind smile.
 Yuto smiled back as well as caught that smile.
 However, Nina's face became stern as she painted that smile with dark colored paint.

''But that mother was also killed by the current military regime. When the needy citizens started campaigning for help from the state.

....

'My father used to tell me a lot about it. He said that my mother was also the one who loved this milliner with all her heart. And I think that's when it started. It was also when my father started coming home late, and he worked like a demon and worked his way up the ranks more and more. And to be honest, at that time, I was lonely. And there were times when I was selfish towards him. But now, I feel like I understand. I think I know what he decided to do at that time... when my mother died.

 Yuto's expression disappears and looks into Nina's eyes.

'My father said that he gave his body to this mother's beloved Millimer.

 Nina once again sat in front of the sofa where Yuto was sitting and looked at him with a posture and a dignified expression.

''So I, too, this Nina S. Hule, have vowed to follow my father Mathew Ness Hule in dedicating myself to this millimer. To make the country a place where we don't have to worry about today's dinner like the children we played with when they were little. I will be a pillar of support for the Millmar after my father has driven away the parasites that nest in the Millmar like Caliguda and Guarán.

....

 Yuto saw the resolve in Nina's eyes as she seemed to be looking at him, and in fact, she saw the resolve in her eyes as she looked farther away.
 At first, he thought she was a selfish young lady.
 But no.
 This girl is also fighting. For the future of Millamar, which is this foreign land to Yuto. And in order to prepare for the even tougher battles that will come.
 Accept your fate by your own will.
 As Yuto looked at Nina seriously, Nina suddenly looked away from him, a little embarrassed. Then, she holds the drink that Aroucaune brought with both hands and sips on it, with the ice already almost half melted.

''I'm sorry. I didn't mean to talk about this. It wasn't really Yuto's business when you said this, just forget it.''

 When he said that, Nina bowed her head lightly. Yuto hurriedly waved his hand.

''That's not true. It's good to hear all kinds of stories. Besides, you see, being able to talk about many things is what being of the same generation is all about, I'm sure.

I'm not so sure.

'Yes! All the adults around me are adults, so Nina-san's intuition is dulled. So, don't worry about it at all.

Thank you, Masato.

 Yuto blushes at the look on her face, as if she's saying, 'That's a clumsy way to follow up.

''Oh, come to think of it, how old are you, Nina-san? Are you older than me by any chance?

'It's rude of you to ask Lady's age, Yuto. Besides, what makes you think she's older than you?

'Oh, I'm sorry! No, I just thought it was because you're so much more solid than I am.... I have no ill will, forget it!

 Thinking it was poorly done, Yuto fumed.
 Seeing that funny gesture of Yuto's, Nina couldn't help but blurt out.

''Haha! I don't care about that. I'm fifteen, and I don't think it's rude for a girl my age to ask me how old I am. You're already really funny.

''Haha ... ah, so we're the same age then. Mizuho-san and Marion-san are the same age as you, so we can go there without hesitation.

'Oh, well, that's good to hear. I know it's only for a short time, but please take care of me, Yuto.

Yes, nice to meet you.

So tell me about your school and your studies next time.

'Oh, yes. But Nina, you may be more advanced in your studies than I am.

'Well, actually, I'm going to follow my father to America in four mornings and go straight to study at an American university. So I'd like to hear some stories about high school that I'll never experience or anything like that.

'What? Really? It's still amazing.

'I intend to go there to study political science and economics, especially civil and commercial law. After that, I plan to follow my father's lead and work for the Millers.

Heh, but I understand. I'll talk to you about the school next time.

 Nina laughed and nodded.

''Oh, as expected, I think it's time to get dinner ready. Well, I'll see you later, Yuto.''

Oh, yes. I'll go back to my room for a while.

 Nina stood up and held her abdomen with her right hand, as if it was a bow from Millimer, and plucked at her skirt area with her left hand, and bowed her head deeply, so Yuto bowed his head anyway.
 Then Nina left the room first. Yuto's face turns serious when Nina is gone.

''There are so many people fighting for Millimer.......I.......''

 As Yuto said that, the presence of the enemy ability did not leave Yuto's mind.