Chapter 377 - YOUR BROTHER’S WIFE (1/2)

Akira looked at the young man before her with a critical and ȧssessing eye as he stared anxiously at her. Hajime was a good-looking person with above-average facial features. But she felt that his smile was a little too bright and enthusiastic, bordering on creepy.

'So, this is the boy Kaito complained constantly about.' She thought.​​

Though she and Kaito did not go too deep into their lives when they talked and texted, they would mention their days. And one of the things that Kaito talked about frequently was his dumb cousin, who would die sooner or later without him.

But looking at Hajime, he did not seem too bad.

”I am Akira.” She responded evenly.

”I know. Your grandfather is my teacher. He showed me your calligraphy, and it is magical. I hope that I can achieve the same level of skill in my lifetime.” Hajime said ardently.

'Great! A fanboy.' Akira thought with an inward sigh.

She was not a stranger to fans of her work, and she did not mind them at a distance. However, she was most scared of fanatics who looked like they wanted to swallow her up. It was for this reason that she published her manga and wrote her calligraphy under pennames.

Still, it was interesting to see such a fledgling calligraphy fanboy. Most fervent followers of her A.Y. identity were old grandpas.

”You can do it.” She said politely.

Hajime looked pumped up at the perfunctory statement.

”Akira, you are a calligrapher?” Sayaka asked with surprise.

The new information made her feel slightly discouraged. Every time she thought she understood her daughter, she would discover a new secret. It was like Akira was always out of reach from her. She could not keep up.

In addition, the more she knew how amazing Akira was, the more she wondered whether her daughter would have achieved the same level of greatness if she had never been kidnapped. It was a dark thought, but she could not help it.

It made her feel at a loss.

”It is just writing words.” Akira shrugged carelessly.

”How can you say that? Even a casual scribble from you would be valued at over a million yen.” The fanboy defended Akira from herself.

Daiki felt even more pleased when he saw this warm enthusiasm and utterly besotted behaviour displayed by Hajime. He did not hope for much from Akira's future spouse except for complete devotion.

”Dear, Isami and Nanase are calling to us. Let us leave the children to talk.” Daiki pulled Sayaka without the grace of a powerful CEO.

Akira's lips twitched as she watched the ridiculous scene. Her father was not subtle at all. He might as well have shoved her into Hajime's arms.

Hajime noticed Daiki's intentions and felt flattered. It seemed that his love would not face a lot of obstacles. As long as he had support from Akira's father and mother, he could win the battle. Furthermore, he had a secret weapon: his teacher.

”Have you been to Malachite before?” Hajime asked with a smile.

Akira felt a headache setting in. She wanted to deal with the fanboy as soon as possible, but she could not act without thought. This Hajime knew his father and mother. Also, he was her grandfather's student. Additionally, he was Kaito's cousin.

And despite Kaito's constant complaints, she could tell that he did not dislike this cousin.