28 What Lies Beneath (2/2)

One of the more plausible theories came from psychiatrists, one of them stated that Kazuya had repressed his old memories to forget about the fears and abuse he went through as a self-defense mechanism. Another one stated that he developed another personality that hated his old self and this might have caused the repulsion he felt towards his old friends or acquaintances.

That was not all, from what they've learned, the Kurogane Conglomerate and the Kouzuki Corporation who should have been on good terms because of Kazuya's existence was not at all as peaceful as they seemed.

One thing was certain though, Kouzuki Kazuya has already changed and there have been no signs of him reverting back to his old self. He was continuing with his new life as if nothing happened and was now placed in a new environment that was currently unsuitable for Kurumi.

”I won't give up! I'll reunite with Kazuya-kun and help him recover his memories!” Kurumi remined determined.

”Kurumi…” James felt conflicted. His daughter's attachment to the boy wanted him not to let her succeed but as a doting father, he couldn't stand to see his daughter gloomy like she already had been for the past few weeks. ”Fine… I can help you but you must prepare yourself. Not only will you have to study hard but you will have to maintain it in order to keep staying in that school. The requirements are even higher if I request that you be placed in their special class because of your identity”

”Thank you dad! I will work hard I promise” she hugged her father and kissed her cheek.

James was excited to see his daughter wanting to study hard. He felt conflicted about her reasons for it but since it was good motivation for her, he didn't say anything. He had his own calculations, he already considered having good relations with the Kouzuki Corporation since it would be beneficial for Kurumi if their company had good relations.

Although James was a doting father, he was still a very successful businessman so he saw the advantages of cooperating with them. Even if Kurumi would change her mind in the future, it would still help their company if they had good relations with the Kouzuki Corporation. Who wouldn't want a boy acknowledged by famous doctors around the world to have good relations with their daughters.

”Alright, I'll try and get the best tutors I can find to let you be able to retake Sacred Forest Academy's transfer student exam and pass it. If you quit halfway then I don't want to hear about this again and you will attend school regularly alright?” this was his bottom line. He trusted his daughter's determination but also wanted to let him know that this was her last chance.

”I understand! I won't fail again!”

”Good. You told me that the boy plays basketball with Maron right?” he decided to change the topic.

”Yup! Maron-chan and Kazuya-kun play in the same club” she wondered why her father brought up such a topic.

”Well… there was also another piece of news that I haven't told you. Maron's a bit too unbridled so since she gets along with the boy too, I refrained from informing the both of you but the boy joined a local kendo dojo and is part of Sacred Forest Academy's kendo team”

”Huh? Kazuya-kun and martial arts?” she couldn't believe what he heard. Kurumi couldn't imagine the boy from her memories doing well and was worried he was going to get hurt.

”Not only did he join but he is also one of the people participating in the regional tournament today”

”Eeeehh!? K-kazuya-kun is!? B-but he…” she still couldn't believe it and thought her father's informants must have mistaken him for another person.

”I've confirmed it with one of the directors I've met when I visited the school. He said that the boy was confident in his chances”

”C-can we go see it?” this was the first time there was definite information about Kazuya's location aside from his home. She wanted to see him but didn't want to go to his house because she had never been invited before.

”Maron is here and I'm afraid she might make a scene if we go” both of them knew of the cousin's peculiar personality so this burst Kurumi's hopes. ”But don't worry, I've sent people to get coverage for you. Just don't let Maron know or I'm afraid she would cause another incident”

”O-okay…” she was both excited and worried. Kurumi would finally be able to see him again and this was what she looked forward to the most. ”(Wait for me Kazuya-kun… I'll be by your side again very soon)”

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In the middle school department of Saint Forest Academy, Hashiyama Lee stealthily made a call behind one of the buildings. He dialed the number of one of the managers of one of the many subsidiaries of the Kurogane conglomerate.

”What can I do for you, Young Master Lee?” the manager answered the call respectfully.

”You've taken care of it right?” he wanted to confirm his plans. Kuuga had still not made a move so he had no choice since he didn't want to pay him more to accomplish another task.

”I have young master. Please rest assured, the elementary school kendo team of your school will not have luck on their side during the team matches”

”Good. I trust you have made the necessary arrangements. I can't let Kazuya ride the train to glory by relying on the Shiroyuki house” he grinned.

Lee didn't believe that Kazuya had what it took to join the regular team for the Kendo club. He believed that he used Shiroyuki Jirou to put in a good word for him just because he joined their dojo. He knew what Kazuya was capable of and trusted the knowledge he accumulated while spending time to brainwash that useless little brother of his.

”Please don't forget what you promised young master”

”I won't. I'll put in a good word for you with the other managers to get you transferred to the main company” he promised.

”Thank you, young master”

”(I'll make you regret ever going against me Kazuya)” he grinned as he put down his phone. Unfortunately, the girl who was secretly watching him couldn't hear the conversation.

”Look's like this snake is up to something” all it took was to see the grin on Lee's annoying face. He had been in a bad mood ever since he lost his position in his own club so this sudden change along with how suspiciously he's been acting indicated something was going to happen.

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