The party was over, and at the end of the day, it was announced that the special rule for this year's Grand Festival, the direct judging of Mizuho, would be tomorrow.
　The original schedule was Saturday morning, three days later, but the participants had already taken into account that only Yuto was the only participant in the grand festival and that each participant was taking the presence of the enemy that attacked Shitenji this time very seriously and would want to return to the country soon.
　Nevertheless, the person with the ability to be greeted by the Shitendera family, the most famous family of the agency's leader and the highest class of ability, was also a super important piece of information.
　Nearly all of them were going to confirm with their own eyes what happened at the Grand Festival of the Entering House before they left.

''You know what I mean, Mizuho. You must admit that you will be welcoming Yuto-kun to our four-tiered temple tomorrow at the examination of the initiation ceremony.

　After the party was over, Mizuho was invited to Zhu Yin's own room, and her eyes widened at her mother's words.

''Eh!　But that was a promise...!

What was your promise?

...Oh, that's....

　The decision that even if Yuto survives, he will easily defeat Yuto and make him unworthy of being his son-in-law has been kept a secret from Zhu Yin. It was all a private conversation that I had with Yuto and the others. Zhu Yin's reaction was natural.
　Then Zhu Yin let out a breath of air.

''Mizuho, what do you think of Yuujin-kun?　Don't be shy about saying it.

That's not...

'Yuto-kun tried to be tactful for you, and in the end, you had to measure them yourself to make sure you couldn't have them as your son-in-law, and in some cases, he tried to protect your free love, even if he had to win out. Is there a boy around you who would go this far to act for you?

What?

　How did you know about that?　Mizuho looked up.

''You think I can't see that? But that's no longer the case. Answer the question, Mizuho. What do you think of Yuto-kun?　No, I know I don't have to ask, but you have to say it.

　Zuane's extremely serious expression and tone of voice, as well as her somewhat gentle atmosphere, caused Mizuho to tie up her mouth.
　

''Su........I like it, probably. No.........definitely like it.

'Yeah. So what if you get along with another girl or go out with another girl, Eugene?

I don't like that.

How do you dislike it?

Well, it's kind of sad, actually.

　Hearing this, Zhu Yin nodded widely, and when she was about to say something, Mizuho raised her voice strongly to interrupt her.

''But!　I hate it even more when you don't consider Yuto's feelings. I won't be happy if you tie up Yuto this way and force him to, Ke, marry me!

　Hearing Mizuho's words, Zhu Yin exhaled heavily.

''Totally... you. I understand. Then do as you please.''

...What?

　Mizuho was more than a little surprised by Zhu Yin's unexpected reaction. To be honest, she had expected him to be more forceful, or at worst, to tell her to take in Yuto as an order from Shitenji.

''Just remember. If you miss this chance, Yuuto-kun might be taken by someone else, is that okay with you?

''Well yes, I want to fight Marion and the others fair and square. As their love interest.

　Zhu Yin gazed at the embarrassed and downcast Ruiho with a slight loosening of her cheeks, but she immediately formed a regretful expression and took pity on her own daughter.
A very few super-experienced people might have figured out that it was a skillful performance like that of a skilled actress.

'Oh you're a bit mistaken. Oh I just didn't want to see my lovely daughter sad as a mother. Why do you think Yuto-kun would choose between you, Marion-san, Mari-san and Nina-san?

　Mizuho looks up as if in a huff.
　Her mother is there, wistfully and sadly stunned.

It's true that you and the other girls who just came up are pretty. It's a good thing that they are beautiful girls, if only because of their faces. But even so, it is often possible for Yuto to be stolen away by a girl who is just a blip on the radar, but...

'What?　But we'll be there for Yuto, and we all really mean it for him...

'Already, the world calls romance amateurs like you guys disappointing, presumptuous, wishy-washy, airwaves, spoiled, losers, and zamaa beautiful girls. It's common knowledge around the internet.

'What's that word? The internet community?

　I didn't understand right away when my mother suddenly expressed something I'd never heard before, but I could tell she didn't mean it in a good way somehow.

'The only reason why Yuuto-kun is single is because no romance expert or natural love master happened to show up, or he didn't have a chance to know how good he is.

But, but, but!

'But, but, no. Then let me ask you, what did you guys do for Yuto-kun?　Something that would make you happy.

That's....

　That being said........I don't remember doing much, or maybe none at all.
　Then Akane makes a face as if to say that Yuto is a poor boy.

''Hah~ I'm sure it's because you're not used to girls, Yuto-kun, so you might think that there are only girls like you guys around and that girls are like that.

....

Then there's a big chance that if a girl is nice to you or does something that makes you happy, you'll go right to your cologne.

'No!　

''Haha, are you saying that you would be convinced if you were to choose one of Marion-san and the others?''

　She doesn't reply. But Mizuho turns over again, saying that she's made her point. Mizuho is convinced that Marion, Mari and Nina love Yuto.
　It's a good thing that you're not going to have to worry about the fact that you're not going to have to worry about the fact that you're not going to have to worry about the fact that you're not going to have to worry about the fact that you're not going to have to worry about the fact that you're not going to have to worry about the fact that you're not going to have to worry about the fact that you're not going to have to worry about the fact that you're not going to have to worry about it.

''That's why it's a shame, you guys. That's none of your business, Eugene. It's just that you guys have fallen in love with Eugene without permission.

But.........everyone can accept what you have to bear. That's something I think Yuto will understand.........

　Mizuho knows some of Yuto's abilities. Once the seal is broken, Yuto will be forgotten by everyone. That's why she believes that there must be someone who will never let Yuto be alone.
　Only the person who has that possibility can stay beside Yuto. No, I want you to be there.
　Mizuho's thoughts may be smug.
　But when she thinks of Yuto, she can't help but think like this.
　You can't come up with any other good ideas, myself.

I don't care about that at all. You don't have to say that you don't need to do that to get through to someone who is in love with you. It's the one who takes the initiative.

　Indeed, I understand what Zhu Yin is saying. I can understand it well.
　But the ones who didn't forget about Yuto were themselves. Nina hasn't remembered yet, but she clearly cares about Yuto, that's for sure. They are probably chasing after the memories of the lost Yuto.
　So, I strongly believe that Yuto will surely choose one of them. Of course I want him to choose himself, but if not, I want him to choose from among these.

''Well then, if you don't start being nice to Yuto-kun now and make him happy and build up a girl's tolerance... it might not be enough.

"....!　I mean, I can't think of anything to do to make you happy right away.

I don't know what you're talking about. That's easy. All you have to do is ask him, Eugene yourself.

'What?　Oh.....

''You are no good because you don't understand such things. Go to your room now, Yuto-kun, and thank him for this time. Of course, you must tell him honestly and sincerely. Then, why don't you listen to your wishes, Eugene?

Okay, now?　This late?

'The sooner you do this, the better. Also, now you will listen to me.

　After saying that, Zhu Yin stood up and sat down beside Mizuho. Then she snuggled in close and looked at Mizuho from the side.
　Her mother's face is so close that Mizuho involuntarily tries to avoid it, but at the perfect moment, she grabs Mizuho's hand with both of her hands and brings it to her large chest, where it is hard to believe that they are of the same blood.

''Wha........Mom!

　Regardless of the flustered daughter, Zhu Yin brought her face even closer to Mizuho with a feverish gaze and expression.

''Thank you so much, Yuto. No matter how many words I can say, I can't express my gratitude. So.........tell me what you want me to do for you, Yuto. I want to do something that will make you happy.

Huh?

　Despite being of the same s*x and her mother, like a boy who was hit by an intense s*xuality, Mizuho's face turned red and she was unable to speak.
　Furthermore, Zhu Yin pushed down the hardened Zuiho and covered her up. Zhu Yin removed her gaze in shame for a moment and slowly placed her face on Mizuho's chest.

''Today ... I'll do whatever you want. It's a secret between the two of us.''

....!

　Zhu Yin sat down in her original position as she pulled away from Mizuho, who was about to blow fire out of her face, with a clear face.

''It's like this,''

'I can't!　What do you want your own daughter to do, mother!

And you'll need to wear this.

　Regardless of Mizuho's swordsmanship, Zhu Yin took out a pair of pretty silk pajamas from somewhere.

''The negligee is nice, but you're aiming too hard, so this should be enough for an adolescent.

So!

Then, do you mind if a girl you don't know takes you away?　Everyone does this much. You are the only ones who don't know this.

'What?　Guys!　That's so bold....

'You ... this is why. And what do you imagine? There is no way I would encourage my own daughter to be a slut. I just want to thank you and ask you what you would like me to do for you, Yuto-kun.

You're lying!　Because...

''What I'm saying is that a girl this used to being in a relationship would do it. What do you think would happen if you met a girl like that, Yuto-kun?　That girl who is naive and unfamiliar with women. Moreover, what if that girl is a bad girl? What if she was just a girl who only liked you for your talent and ability, Yuto-kun.

....!

　Mizuho was beginning to wonder what it was. Could what her mother said be true?　I start to get lost.
　I like Yuto, and I do want to thank him and do something that will make him happy.

''That's why I'm only rooting for you, the innocent one who truly loves you, Yuto-kun. Besides, a serious girl like Yuto-kun would never say a wicked thing to you. All you have to do is respond to your request straight away. No matter what they say to you!

　If Ichigo heard this, he'd be tempted to say that she's simply trying to create an established fact with her color scheme, but Mizuho is also a young lady in a box.
　The fundamentals, such as the subtleties of men and women, are poorly understood. There are no female friends of the same generation who are familiar with Marion, Mari and Nii, who are also familiar with romance.

''And for now, I'm going to go and thank you again to Yuto. That should be fine, right?''

　Saying this, Mizuho stood up with the pajamas she received from Zhu Yin in hand.

''Yes, you should.''

　When Mizuho left her room with a rather nervous look on her face and closed the sliding door, she heard a voice saying, "Oh, Mizuho, take a bath first, then you can go.



　Mizuho felt a little wobbly and was walking back to her room when she received a call from a social networking service on her cell phone. It was a group of girls who had recently formed a girls-only group and started communicating with each other.
　If you look at it, Shizuka had something she wanted to tell everyone, so they wanted to get together somewhere.

''What is it?''　I can't believe we're getting together at this hour.

　Mizuho nodded her head. If it was about the Great Festival, it should include Yuto and the others, but this was for a group of girls only.
　Mizuho looked at the pajamas in her hand.
　I'm thinking of going to Eugene's place to thank him now.
　The thought of being alone with Yuto from now on makes her cheeks flush a little bit.
　If it's not a rush, I'll just say no, I think to myself.
　Then you get another call from Shizuka.
　It had this written on it.

"I'm going to give everyone super important information!　You must get together. The place is my room. Women's friendship, forever!

　When I read it, I didn't quite understand what it meant.
　But for some reason, Mizuho was getting very curious.
　She wondered if she should go to Yuto's room first, but she turned her attention to Shizuka's room.