HA1 14.3 - Uesugi Yukino

  In front of Kitaro's reception desk, Aizawa gave Hide who was kneeling in front of her a worried look. Then, while tilting her head she asked, "Why does Big Bro want to go to Hakaido?"

  "Big Bro has to take a relative back to her home. Therefore, you have to stay at Kitaro this week." Hide then gently smiled before continuing, "And next week, we will watch Yuko Mountain’s match together."

  Normally, Aizawa would be super happy if Hide took him to watch Yuko Mountain's match. But now, what she felt was only a big worry, because as far as she remembered her parents didn't have siblings while all her grandparents had passed away.

  "Can Aizawa come along?"

  "You want to come with Big Bro to Hakaido?"

  Aizawa nodded firmly, and then she said in a pleading tone, "Please ..."

  "Hey, it's only a week and you have school."

  Sniff! Sniff!!

  Without warning, Aizawa's tears began to flow and while sobbing she said, "Big Bro, don't leave Aizawa."

  "Who said Big Bro will leave you." As he wiped Aizawa's tears, Hide continued, "Well, if you want to come along then Big Bro will take you too."

  "Really?"

  "Yup. You can wear your uniform, so just pack some clothes and your toothbrush."

  "Mhm."

  Wasting no time, Aizawa immediately jogged to her room while having a smile as big as morning sun. At the same time, Hide was lost in deep thought.

  A few days ago, when Aizawa rejected his visit, he concluded that Aizawa’s over attachment to him was starting to wear off. However, it seemed it was not the case. He had just confirmed that Aizawa still had worries and preconceived notions that he would leave her.

  'Well, considering how I've treated her after Emily passed away, it's natural that her worries won't go away in a short time.'

  While holding back the bitterness in his heart, Hide then stood up and turned to Kaede Sensei who was standing near the door.

  "Sensei, I deeply apologize. It seems I have to interrupt Aizawa's study."

  "Actually, taking Aizawa along is a good thing." While approaching Hide who was looking at her questioningly, Kaede Sensei asked, "Hide, do you know that Aizawa already can solve the fifth grade problem before she came to Kitaro?"

  "Huh?" In an instant big question mark appeared on Hide's forehead.

  Kaede Sensei took a deep breath before adding in a serious tone, "It’s also surprise me. Most of all, when I asked her who had taught her, Aizawa replied that no one guided her.

  She just took the initiative to study whenever she was alone at home and remembered her mother. She also said it was super hard at first, but it could drive away her loneliness so she kept studying and searched for more difficult material in your old text book.

  Hide, even if Aizawa has an IQ of 142, her way of study is still too extreme, and no matter what kind of circumstances behind her drive, it must be stopped."

  "Sensei, it’s my fault."

  "Aizawa also told me, that after her mother passed away you often said she should become the smartest possible child and be independent as soon as possible. As a teacher, I can confidently say it's the worst thing you can say to a four-year-old child that just lost her mother."

  'My old self, why are you so stupid?' Hide lamented as he bowed deeply to Kaede Sensei, "Sensei, I just realizes my fatal mistake recently. But believe me, I already starts to correct it using every means at my disposal."

  "Good." Kaede Sensei smiled before continuing, "You must fix it with all your might before it's too late. Or someday, hatred is the only thing she can spare for you for the rest of her life."

  "Sensei, I understand."

  Actually, Hide wanted to scream that he not only knew but had already experienced it firsthand how his relationship with Aizawa would end up bitterly if he didn't fix it. Fortunately, at the last second he managed to restrain himself.

  "Sensei, thank you for your concern and believe me I'll pay any price for Aizawa’s happiness."

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  "I believe you, but you should make that promise to Aizawa's Mother." Kaede Sensei let out a deep sigh before continuing, "She was the one who told Aizawa the importance of being dependent and supporting each other as brothers and sisters. In short, Aizawa's Mother put her trust in you, and Aizawa follows her wish with everything she has."

  "I'll make the promise as Sensei says."

  Kaede Sensei smiled and then calmly said, "I know you won't disappoint her."

  In an instant, tears rushed down on Hide's cheeks. He already tried to hold back it as hard as he could, but he failed. The regret that he had let Emily down in his previous life, turned out to be far more painful than he thought.

  'I'm sorry, Mom,' Hide muttered as he wiped his tears.

  Fortunately, by the time Aizawa returned to the reception room, Hide had managed to calm himself down. Without delay, he bowed deeply towards Kaede Sensei. Then, he left Kitaro while holding Aizawa's hand tightly.

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  Shizuka gently and attentively helped Anya put on her elementary school uniform. Then, as she smoothed the folds on Anya's collar, she said, "It looks very fit and good on you."

  "Mhm."

  Anya cheerfully nodded and it was clearly visible that she really liked the uniform Shizuka had given to her.

  While holding Anya's cheeks using her hands Shizuka then said, "Now, you don't have to worry about Monster Moruyama anymore."

  "Big Sis Shizuka, is it true that Monster Moruyama is dead?"

  "Yup."

  "Is Chief Koji dead too?"

  "Is he nice to you?"

  "Chief Koji was kind to Anya, but he didn't help Anya when Monster Moruyama hurt Anya."

  "If he didn't protect you, then he deserved to accompany Monster Moruyama to afterlife."

  "Really?" Anya asked hesitantly. Her expression clearly showed that she didn't want Chief Koji to die with Monster Moruyama.

  "Yup, absolutely. Moreover, he tried to protect Monster Moruyama with all his might."

  "Big Sis, can Anya throw away my old clothes?" A black cloud filled Anya's face as she continued, "Monster Moruyama always asked Anya to wear it before he hurt Anya. It’s just bringing Anya bad memory.”

  Shizuka turned her gaze to the pile of mini adult women's clothes next to her before replying decisively, "We're not only going to throw it away. We're going to burn it."

  "Mhm." Anya once again nodded firmly.

  "And, following the student ID that Hide had prepared, for now your name is Uesugi Yukino. Of course, you can change it later."

  "Okay."

  At the same time, Takeo who just woke up approached the two. After taking a glance at the East Nichiko Elementary uniform on Anya, a question mark immediately appeared on his forehead.

  "Shizuka, isn't that your uniform?"

  "Correct, I thought a new uniform would be too flashy. So, after I made sure it was the same size, I decided to use mine to disguise Yukino. Hide also agreed with my idea."

  "Yukino?"

  "For the journey to Hakaido, Anya will use Uesugi Yukino as her name."

  As he looked at Anya's snow-white hair and skin Takeo nodded. "That's a super fitting name for her."

  "Hide also said that there will be a change of plans. His little sister will come along to Hakaido with him, so he will take us too."

  "Good, we can't let Hide do everything alone."

  "Yeah, I will not feel at ease either if I don’t see the family where Yukino will be staying."

  "Me too."

  Shizuka then handed over a shopping bag to Takeo. "Take a shower and change your clothes. Hide will arrive in a few minutes with our lunch."

  "Okay."

  Wasting no time, Takeo rushed to the bathroom while Shizuka and Yukino separated Yukino's old clothes and belonging and burned them in the backyard.

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  Blink blink!

  Two little girls, standing face to face, and looking at each other curiously. Then, Hide introduced the two.

  "Aizawa, this is Uesugi Yukino. She is eleven year old so you can call her Big Sis. Yukino just lost her family, so we'll take her to a relative in Hakaido."

  "Mhm," Aizawa replied as she nodded.

  "Yukino, this is Uesugi Aizawa. She is six year old, so you can call her Little Sis."

  "Okay," Yukino replied cheerfully

  It seemed having a new little sister made Yukino very happy. Moreover, Aizawa was a mixed-blood kid like herself.

  Then, as he smiled Hide lifted the shopping bag from a family restaurant in his hand. "Well, let's have lunch."

  Wasting no time, the whole group entered Pine Abode and the lunch began immediately afterward. The lunch that Hide brought was only Chicken Cheese Curry Pasta for 700 Ren / portion, but the whole group enjoyed it heartily.

  For Aizawa, having lunch with his brother's friends turned out to be very fun. As for Yukino, it was the best lunch since her parents used her to pay off their debt two years ago.

  After the lunch, Yukino and Aizawa then played deck card in the middle of the room. Coincidentally, Yukino was taught by Chief Koji how to play poker, while Aizawa was taught how to play it by Kaede Sensei and Kana. So the two happily play poker and it was easy to conclude that the two were very compatible. Also, turned out both of them were formidable poker players.

  At the same time, Hide, Shizuka, and Takeo gathered in one corner. While Takeo turned on his tablet, Shizuka with sparkling eyes looked at Yukino and Aizawa.

  "Hide, you are very wise, bringing Aizawa along to accompany Yukino."

  "Yup," Hide replied as he tried his best to hide the real reason why Aizawa came along to Hakaido with him.

  "While you two are planning the route, can I join Yukino and Aizawa?"

  "No!" Takeo firmly replied. "You will only spoil their happy mood."

  In reflex Shizuka pressed her lips. "Fine."

  Without delay, Hide then pointed to the off-road route on the map. "We won't use Highway 11 to go to Aida, but this route."

  "Are you sure? This is a dirt road without asphalt at all," Takeo asked.

  Hide firmly replied, "Don't worry, it's a hard dirt road and there is no rain in recent days, so the Green SUV will pass it over easily.

  We're going to turn a 45 minute ride into an 80 minute ride, but that will ensure that we won't be detected by spotters from Toruma Mafia.

  Once we arrive at the outskirts of Aida City, Takeo will drop us off and we will continue our journey to the train station in the downtown by taxi. Takeo will then follow us after he hides and clears the Green SUV from forensic traces."

  ""Roger,""

  "After that, it’s a seven hours long of sitting on bullet train." Hide then handed over two bundles of a hundred piece 1000 Ren bill. "And here's your travel money."

  "What about the money and gold jewelry from the guards?" Shizuka asked.

  "Let’s leave it here. We'll take care of it after returning from Hakaido."

  "Okay."

  A few minutes later, the group was already on their way to parking area on the south of Hibino Lake.

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