Chapter 373 - NOT FAMOUS ENOUGH (1/2)

When Akira noticed Hina and Seiji outside the kitchen, she finished searing the scallops and had her sous-chef take over. One of the servers gave her a bottle of cold water. She gulped it down as she stepped outside.

”You have worked hard,” Hina said.  ​​

”It's a slow night,” Akira said after downing the entire bottle of water.

”We met some troublemakers on the way in. Who knew that this cold-faced guy here is so popular with girls?” Hina looked at Seiji meaningfully.

Akira lifted a brow. ”Oh, is this the legendary scum man we hear about?”

”You should have heard that woman calling out Brother Seiji so coyly. It made me want to throw up.” Hina rolled her eyes.

Seiji listened to the two with exasperation. ”I am not close with her. She is one of Hanae's friends.”

The two of them looked at him with disbelief on their faces.

”Akira!” An enthusiastic voice shouted along with running footsteps.

The three people turned to see a boyish guy running towards her with outstretched arms. Usually, Rai called her Sister Boss, but in public, he called her by name to avoid questions. His face lit up as he flew to her.

Just as he was about to throw himself into Akira's arms, she lifted a leg, ready to kick him. Despite his young age and innocent appearance, Raiden had the heart of a pervy old man.

Seeing that foot about to kick him, Rai stopped short of getting into her personal space. He had experienced the power of Akira's kicks before. He would not be able to return to the valley if he was crippled.

His eyes turned to the next target.

”Sister Hina,” He moved to hug her.

But he was destined not to succeed. He was about to achieve his goal when the unknown man beside her pulled Hina away. His arms were left awkwardly in the air, and he almost fell.

”What are you doing here?” Akira asked sternly.

”I ran away to come and see you. I could not bear it when I saw some bad people talking about you online. I came to support you.” Raiden said righteously.

Akira rolled her eyes. He probably ran off from the valley because of being forced to exercise. He was the only one in the Immortal Sword Valley who could not fight. But again, he also had a special status, unlike the rest of the agents.

”Hina, take care of this one. Don't allow him to run off.” Akira told Hina. ”The restaurant is probably about to get a little busy.”

Hina laughed. ”I know. A lot of strange people are bound to show up. Let Seiji take care of him. I will go change and join Benji.”

”Aren't you a little tired?” Hina had already spent the day working at the hospital.

”This is our restaurant. How can I sit down on the grand opening?” Hina smiled with reassurance.

”Then, go get ready.” Akira did not oppose the idea. ”Seiji, this is my little brother. He is a bit naughty, so keep an eye on him. The rest of the family is in the same place we dined last time. Rai, if I hear you made any trouble, I will take you in hand. Understood?”

Rai nodded with pouted lips while looking pitiful. Seiji looked at the young man Akira called a little brother and felt wronged. How comes Akira had so many people around her? Moreover, none of them was ordinary.