Chapter 321 - THE STRANGE FRIEND (1/2)
The moving truck arrived at the Yamazaki home at half-past two. While the large vehicle was impressive, the most eye-catching thing was the flamboyant yellow sports car in front of it. The loud engine caused the twins to rush out to see who had come to visit.
Their mother followed while rebuking them for behaving like bumpkins. The reproach was extremely ironic to the rest of the family, but no one said anything. They feared that Nanase would turn her eyes if they dared to say something.
Still, the loud engine followed by the sound of a large truck drew their attention. Therefore, the entire group ended up going outside.
When they stood on the entrance steps, Akira saw Hina stepping out of the sports car and striking a cool pose. The sight made her want to dig a hole and bury the supposed right-hand woman.
Naturally, she was not the only one who thought that Hina was strange.
The whole family looked at the scene with mixed feelings and without words. All the while, the tall girl in all black clothes with short spiky hair, dark shades and random jewellery stood outside the house as if waiting for applause.
”Who is she?” Sayaka finally asked.
Even though they had both been at the restaurant the previous night, Hina had not appeared before the Yamazaki family. She and Akira had talked in the kitchen before parting ways. It seemed that Hina had a plan to appear before the Yamazaki family after all.
”She is my friend. She is the one who helped me coordinate with moving some of my things to Mountain Ridge.” Akira responded.
Sayaka turned her eyes to the large truck and wondered about its contents. However, before she could ask Akira, she saw her daughter going to meet with her strange friend.
Hina took off her sunglasses and looked at Akira like she was waiting for praise.
”You look like a clown,” Akira said coldly.
”How can you say that? I decided on this look after hours of consulting online on how to look intimidating to prevent bullying.” Hina said with a clutched fist. ”I know that you are being low-key right now, but everyone needs to know you have support.”
Akira touched her forehead and rubbed it lightly. It was unfortunate that she could not say anything because Hina's heart was in the right place, even though it looked like her brain had checked out of the building.
”So, what's with the large truck? I told you that I wanted most of my things in my apartment.” Akira turned her attention.
”Don't worry. You know my mind is always in tune with yours. I only picked a few important things from your house in Tokyo. You would hardly notice. I placed them in the apartment after furnishing it just the way you like.” She praised herself with a superior smile.
”And the truck?”
”It is not my fault. Hide was taking care of some business, and he accidentally let out that you were moving to Mountain Ridge. Before long, everyone knew about it.” Hina betrayed her fellow Musketeer immediately.
Akira nodded with understanding. She had been wondering how that nag had found out she was moving in the first place. She would never have thought it would be Hide.