Chapter 331 - THE TEMPTING LIPS (1/2)

Akira could not understand the intentions of the man who called himself Cherry Blossom. However, she decided there was no harm in satisfying her scientific curiosity. If she could learn something new, perhaps the day would not feel wasted.

”I am a little interested in the method used to delay the flowering season of the trees. These plants have a stringent flowering pattern, and with climate change, they are flowering earlier each year than ever.” She said. ​​

Cherry Blossom's eyes shone with an attentive glow. He never found anyone with a keen interest in flowers or botany. Most women who talked about flowers were only interested in their beautiful colours or conferred floral meaning.

He liked it when his flowers were admired for their beauty, but no one ever asked how he did it. The curiosity made him happy.

His fascination with the girl increased.

He had heard about this new daughter of the Yamazaki family. While he did not like getting involved in the gossip and politics of the Mountain Ridge families, he preferred to remain informed about the occurrences.

The news about Akira was less than flattering and bordering on libel. The most interesting bit was how she had driven her cousin mad due to her jealousy.

He remembered that cousin. She was quite the gifted pianist for her age. If she kept developing and did not meet accidents, she could be as respectable in the field as Satou Makiko. It seemed that the Yamazaki clan was not lacking in artistic talent.

”What are your guesses?” Cherry Blossom asked Akira with a teasing smile.

Akira looked at a tree before turning back to the man.

”There are only two possibilities: chemical hormone control or induced mutation.” She said. ”Of course, I have heard that the garden does not use any chemicals that could harm the natural environment. So, the trees are probably mutants.” She responded.

Cherry Blossom smiled and clapped his hands at the response.

”You are quite right. These babies are my special creations. I figured out a method to introduce a vector into the tree that delays and prolongs the flowering season.” He smiled as he patted a tree.

Akira nodded in understanding. It was what she expected.

”Naturally, I patented the system and built a glorious garden to celebrate my first triumph in the world of botany.” Cherry Blossom indicated to the garden before turning to Akira and ȧssessing her with that gentle smile.

”Would you like to know the secret of my success with the vector?” He asked with an intent to lure in Akira. ”Of course, I intend to tell all my secrets to only one woman in my life.”

Akira frowned at both the words and the suggestive look in Cherry Blossom's eyes.

However, before she could respond to the man, she felt someone pull her by the waist and hold her to a warm ċhėst.

An alarm rang in her mind because she had not sensed anyone approaching. Then, she inhaled the scent of cool mint merged perfectly with a cherry blossom aroma, and it intoxicated her senses.

She wanted to fight his hold for a short moment, but she decided against it. She was supposed to watch him. If she alienated him and embarrassed him before Cherry Blossom, he might not trust her, and her mission would become harder.

At least, that is what she told herself as she remained docile in the strong arms.

”My Akira does not know all my secrets yet, so she does not have time to learn about irrelevant people,” Kaito spoke with a dangerous edge to his voice. ”Mr Cherry Blossom needs to find someone else to listen to his weal and woe.”