X-ray Is More Than I Thought

Chapter 47

Yukina, can you do it?

I ask Yukina while I squat in the garden of our house.

Hmph

Yukina puffed her cheeks and averted her gaze.

Whats with that? Arent you the one who said that youll do anything I say. Or rather, why are you suddenly displeased? It seems she doesnt like something.

Im irritated but I have to endure it. Im the one wholl be in trouble if Yukina doesnt yield.

I leak a sigh while looking up at Yukina and my arm was poked.

Turning my gaze, Marinas squatting next to me before I was aware, then she draw her lips near to my ear.

Im sure that she wants to be called Setsuna instead of Yukina

I got convinced with her whisper.

Is that how it is?

She wont make a complain when shes called Yukina by Marina whos her rival in love but she wants me to call her Setsuna?

But that means that she wants to be treated as a man though.

You cant have sex with me if you keep that forever. Or rather, this is too much of a rebellious attitude.

Well, this is a situation where we cant escape without making a sacrifice so Ill overlook it this time.

Setsuna

Leaking out a sigh, I called out Yukina while looking up at her.

Ou!

Yukina whos puffing her cheeks and looking the other way looks at me and answered cheerfully as soon as I called her Setsuna. Then shes laughing.

She admitted that Marina is my woman but she wont give up at me so I surely thought shell become a woman but could it be that shes not thinking anything?

This is a pain in the head.

Well fine. I dont have time to feel tired for that.

Listen Setsuna, Ill review the strategy. Youll enter the house first. Then youll be clinging to my mother when you enter the house. Then tell her that youre troubled because youre lost!

Got it! Leave it to me!1

Yukina nodded at my words and raised her right hand cheerfully.

Are you sure? Do you really understand it? Arent you just answering without thinking of anything?

Well, its fine though. A stupid kid is convenient.

Its weekday so mothers in the house.

Mother knows Marina and Yuka but she doesnt know that they come in the morning. But since those two are coming to my house, my mother wont poke her nose to it.

However, I plan to make Pechahina come too.

With three woman, its possible that mother would poke her nose into it as expected.

Its fine if mother doesnt say anything but Id be in trouble if the time where wed discuss about it appears. I made up a strategy to distract mother for that case.

I call it: lost child operation.

Yukinas related to this incident but it doesnt mean that shes not useful.

Shes a loli after all. Shes an outside war potential. I dont expect anything from her.

What I need is Pechahina and Lolihinas cooperation. Yukina and Lolihina are students of black lily. Those two need to act together so they wont be an easy aim for Hizuki. If ever Lolihina is aimed at and Pechahina cooperates then we can make the first move faster.

With that said, I dont need Yukina in this discussion. Thats why Ill use Yukina as sacrificial pawn and set up a strategy to distract mother.

If the lost child Yukina asks for mothers help, mother would feel that it cant be helped but deal with it. When she does, I wont need to worry about her.

Though its an overbearing plan, well, I wont be troubled to death even if I failed.

At worst, we can talk in the park.

Im only sticking to my house because Im tired and I want to relax.

Okay, Yukina, Go!

Hmph

I thought Yukina would run at my signal but she puffed her cheeks and looked the other way.

Oh, Setsuna, right. Kay, okay, I got it. Seriously.

Gajou Setsuna, dont shame your cool name! Show me that youre a man!

Ou!

Sighing inside my mind, Yukina looks happy with my words, As I thought, Yukinas blue eyes shined and she raised her right hand and answered cheerfully.

Uooooooooooooooo!

Then she ran towards the door while shouting.

Isnt that a bit too energetic for a lost child?

I hid myself in the garden with Marina while thinking of that.

YukaSeems to have hidden herself too

Helloooo! Im Motaros girlfriend, Kibashiro Yukina! My alias is Gajou Setsuna! Im a lost child! Im a lost child so Im troubled! Is Motaros mother here!? I want to marry Motaro!

Yukina shouts energetically while knocking on the door.

Ha, hahashes an idiot

A lost child but shes saying it as if its someone elses problem. Also, what marry!? In the first place, dont say my name. This plan goes down if you say my name.

I didnt expect much but leaving it to Yukina is just foolish.

This is beyond anger and amazement that my head feels painful.

Yukina-chan really loves Suzuhara-san doesnt she?

Marina whos squatting next to me mutters enviously while looking at Yukina whos shouting as she knock on the door.

No no no, Im not pleased at all. That idiot ruined everything in the middle.

Should we go to the park?

Haa, seriously. Even though I wanted to relax.

Hey hey, Motaros mother! I came here! Im a lost child! I wont be a lost child if I marry Motaro!

Yukina keeps shouting while knocking on the door. Then Marina laughs while watching Yukina.

Dont laugh. Thats not funny at all.

Yeah, coming, whosOh?

Ive given up talking inside the house so Im facing the park but the door opened and mother came.

Oh my, what a cute guest. Whats wrong?

Mother who squats down the place talks to Yukina.

Onee-sans Motaros mother?

Onee!? Eh!? Y-Yes, Uhm, this auntie is Motaros mother. Eh? Motaros friend?

Mother looks surprised from being called Onee-san by Yukina so she answered Yukina with red ears.

Ooh, Onee-sans Motaros Mother. Youre a beauty unlike Motaro. I thought that youre a college girl

C-College!? E-eeh!? T-Thats, Auntie is a proper Auntie you know

Yukinas words made Mother blush and shes clearly shaken. Shes shy and shaken.

College woman? Thats impossible as expected. That compliment can only be heard as a sarcasm.

But mothers red to her ears and she looks glad somewhat.

College woman is too much but Suzuhara-sans mother is so young and beautiful

Marina laughs while whispering.

Is that so? I admit that shes not like me but youre saying that much? No no, thats normal I guess.

Or rather, I can only hear it as a sarcasm when it comes from Marina whos a beauty.

E-Err, Whats your name again?

Kibashiro Yukina, my alias is Gajou Setsuna!

A-Alias? Eh?

Un!

T-Then, errYukina-chan?

Eh!?

Eh!? Huh!? Was I wrong!?

The moment mother called Yukinas name, Yukina raised a surprised voice and Mother trembled and her eyes looks in panic.

Setsunas better but, Onee-sans Motaros mother. Hmmmm

Folding her arms, Yukina closes her eyes and muttered, then she looked at mother when she opened it. Then she patted Mothers shoulder.

Then Ill let you call me Yukina. Its a rare case! Youre Motaros mother after all.

Eh? What, e-errThanks?

Yukina let herself be called Yukina reluctantly. I dont know whether Yukinas reaction is okay but my confused mother nodded at Yukina for the time being.

I like you onee-san. Youre gentle

Eh? I-Is that so?

Hey hey, can I call you mom?

Eh? Ah, Un? Un, O-Okay

Mom, Im hungry! I want to eat moms meal!

I-Is that so? R-Right. Un. T-Then, want to eat together with mom?

Un! Ill eat! Also lets go to bath later!

I-Is that so? R-Right, un. Bath. Got it.

Mothers quite confused and it seems that shes been completely overwhelmed by Yukina.

E-Err, you were a lost child werent you?

Un! Im a lost child but I can go back home alone!

Eh? What? Even though youre lost? You can go back? I-Is that so? Huh?

Hey hey, mom, Im hungry

R-Right? Were you? W-Would Americans prefer meat?

Im not American! Fathers Irish, Mothers English! And Im the only one who can talk Japanese!

I-Is that so? Sorry, I dont get that well

Mothers seems to have turned into a feverish mood in this chaos, Yukina overwhelms her so she took Yukina inside the house.

Whats with that development just now?

I dont get it well but

The plan succeeded?

I wonder if that can be called a success? I feel that theres a lot of things that are no good there.

But, well.

Mother seems to be lead by her

In that case, Yukina is more than enough.

It did end well so should I say its good?

Marina, Yuka-chan, lets go

Hiding myself in the garden with Marina, I called out Yuka whos hiding in a different location.

Yes

Marina nodded. Seeing that, I stood up and faced the door. But Yuka didnt react so I looked around.

Yukas not here? No, theres no way.

I thought so I used my ability then I saw Yuka on the other side of the wall.

Yukas putting her phone on her ears. I cant hear her but it seems that shes talking to someone.

I can read the movement of the mouth but I cant hear the voice at all so I dont get a single thing. Furthermore, shes hiding herself behind the wall and she bends her body.

A conversation thats bad if heard?

Though the thought of Yuka betraying has become thick, I finally remembered whats out of place.

I feel that shes Hiding it instead of Betraying me.

Then the thought crossed my mind suddenly so I clicked my tongue in my mind.

I didnt think of it but Yuka mightve moved on her own.

She moved alone and she was caught in the trap before, this is Asahinas incident all over again.

Its not impossible if its Yuka.

Also, she reconciled with Marina for the time being but she might be worrying because she tried to kill Marina once before.

Well, isnt that great?

Marina. I think Asahina should come sooner or later so Youll go to my room to join Asahina. Explain this incident to Asahina and persuade her to cooperate

Eh!? Me!? Me and Asahina-san alone!?

Marina looks surprised from my words and she asked with shaking eyes.

Asahinas a trauma for Marina after all. Of course shell be shaken. But.

Ill tell you the details later. But I want you to prepare for Asahina to cooperate. Theres no need to overwork yourself. Its okay to just make a small talk. Its not a problem if you fail so do what you want

I say that while I pat Marinas shoulder.

I was going to leave everything to Marina the moment I decided to call Asahina.

Asahina would follow if I order her. But I cant make her cooperate if I make her follow forcefully. Thats why I intend to withdraw.

If its not me then Asahina might be obedient.

Also, I must not let Asahina and Yuka meet. Asahina doesnt know that I made a move on Yuka after all. And yet, if Yukas in my room, the story of Marinas kidnapping would disappear.

I will talk to Yuka for a bit so Ill leave it to you

Saying that, I pat Marinas shoulders again.

U-Understood. Ill try it

Marina nodded while her eyes shake. Shes feeling tense and insecure from her trauma.

Hmm, if I can draw out Marinas power well then its possible for her to win Asahina over. But it seems that shes likely to fail.

Is there no way to make let her relax somehow?

Oh right.

I wont blame you if you failed. Also, if you succeed, Ill give you a reward

Marina reacted from my words and the color of her eyes clearly changed.

I-Ill do my best!

Then she nodded mightily.

It seems that too much power has entered her shoulder but its better if shes not hesitating.

Then, Ill leave it to you

I tell Marina and turned my heel and I began to walk towards Yuka.

Now then, how should I make Yuka confess? Shell only make a lie calmly.

Then should I listen to her body with the manly way?

On the contrary, we cant make her because shell be hazy in pleasure however, other methods wont do.

Well, lets just do what we can.

1. Puns tip: Never trust Yukina