Chapter 367 - FIND SINNERS (1/2)
Akira sighed as she held her phone to her left ear while scrolling through a list of movies on the TV. It was already late in the night, but Kaito had not returned. She was not waiting for him, but she did not feel sleepy.
Furthermore, her mother had called her yet again.
”Mom, I am fine. I just have to take care of my friend for a few days.” She said.
”Doesn't that person have other friends? I feel a little worried about how things were left off.” Sayaka responded.
Akira knew that her mother was probably afraid that she would not return to Mountain Ridge after that incident. Even though she reassured the older woman that she did not take the butler's actions to heart, Sayaka still called multiple times during the day.
She was on the verge of blacklisting her again.
”We will be opening Elements on Friday evening. I have to be there to cook, so you can rest ȧssured.” Akira paused. ”I will also go to visit grandmother and grandfather on Saturday. We can clear up the misunderstandings.”
”You don't have to push yourself. We will be on your side regardless.” Sayaka did not want Akira to be under pressure.
Akira did not plan on getting friendly with her grandmother and grandfather. However, it was inevitable since things had already escalated. Also, she did not want that Makiko to win. Her aunt's insistence on going against her was not comprehensible.
”I know. It is only right that I greet them officially anyway.” Akira replied.
As the two women chatted a little more, Akira heard the door opening.
”Honey, I'm home!” A teasing voice called out loudly.
”Mom, I have to go. Say hi to dad. Good night.” Akira ended the call quickly.
On the other side of the phone, Sayaka turned to Daiki. She looked apprehensive and ready to fly out of the house to find Akira. She stood up and started pacing in front of the large bed in their bedroom in her long nightdress.
”Dear, I think Akira is with a man. She is hiding a lot from us. What should we do?” She asked.
Daiki sighed. He also did not want his daughter to disappear with a wild man as soon as they found her. However, she was an independent person. They could not force her to share everything, and they did not know the difficulties she experienced before.
”Don't worry. She will open up to us with time.”
Sayaka was like a deflated balloon as she sat down again.
In Blue Mountain Park, Akira faced Kaito with annoyance on her face. She could already imagine the conclusions that her mother drew if she heard the loudmouth.
”What did I do?” Kaito asked innocently. ”It is only polite to announce one's safe return.”
Akira rolled her eyes and turned back to the TV. Kaito had heard her on the phone, so he felt a little guilty about his earlier shout. He looked at the grumpy person for a moment before he smiled wickedly.
”Do you want to join me on a little night excursion?” He asked.
Akira's ears perked up, but she pretended not to care. To be honest, she was a little interested in Kaito's life, but he never did anything unusual. Or, he was too secretive and efficient that she could not detect anomalies.
”Where?” She asked casually.
”To find sinners.”