67 New Year 1 (1/2)

(Akira's POV)

Tomorrow will be a new year. All of the maids and butlers were all busy from cleaning the house. The same as me, Hikaru also clean his room with the help of Hikari. Usually, the maids would help us, but I prefer to do it with my own.

Me, Hikaru, Hikari, big sis, Mr. Han, and the other servants came to gather in the back garden yard. Kumo-chan was there too with her dad. Big sis invites him to show her appreciation for Kumo-chan who always playing with her.

Everyone wore kimono, except for the servants. The most impressive for today was the sight of the husband-wife couple. Even though, Mr.Han had his usual scary face. He was still handsome with his black and white lotus pattern kimono. He looks majestic with that king aura. While big sis wore her red rose pattern in her white kimono. She ties up her hair into a bun with a flower pin. Her beauty, as usual, was breathtaking. Even more, breathtaking when she used a makeup.

I remember Mr.Han scold big sis and forbid her using makeup again when she's outside. Because she easily attracts bees on the street. Couldn't blame Mr.Han, I also witnessed big sis got hit on frequently on the street. That's why there were me and Hikaru guarding her when we went shopping or went outside somewhere.

Big sis simply a flower attracting bees whenever she went! If I was Mr.Han I'll never restless to see my girlfriend or wife who is too beautiful outside my sight!

But, Mr.Han trust big sis and she as well. I couldn't help to admire their love.

It was cold outside with the snow falling. As I went outside heading to the garden, I could see my white breath freezing in the air. Fortunately, the snow didn't fell to the garden backyard, because Mr.Han used some special rooftop. So it can adjust the temperature. So we didn't feel cold at all.

We could see the stars up above too. Because the rooftop was transparent.

When I admiring the stars, Mr. Han took a white paper from his pocket. He gave us each an envelope! Even Kumo's dad received the envelope also. It turns out he's one of HJ company's employee.

Anyway, Mr. Han gave us a money check!! I count the zero inside the check. Wow! It's real!

Even though I have my own wages from working with big sis. This money bonus was something I felt grateful. Thank you, Mr. Han! With this, I could buy a new watch.

Ah! didn't I tell you? I love collecting watches since I began working with big sis company.

Meanwhile, we supposed to go to nearby shrine together, but big sis was pregnant for six months now, so she couldn't come. Because the weather will be cold, Mr.Han didn't let her. In the end, they both stay at home while the rest of servants went back to their house or hometown.

I felt sorry for big sis, It was also the same when she wanted to go to the firework festival in the summer. But she couldn't come because Mr.Han wasn't there. He was working in Beijing for his military works.

She said she wanted to watch it together with Mr.Han, even though we persuade her to go watch together. She refused.

How deep is her love for Mr.Han?

So, in those summers she spends the entire days with working. Now I thought back, the reason wasn't only that. I felt that she became like that after she talks with Ms. Laura Makoto. Did she say something offensive to her?

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I, Hikaru and Hikari went to shrine alone with To-san and Ta-san. We talked for a while walking to shrine on the top of hills.I learned that To-san and Ta-san were actually a blood brother. I asked them why their names were To and Ta.

They said it was only a nickname. To-san full name was Toshio, while Ta-san full name was Takashi. They didn't want to say their family name. I wonder why?

When I tried to ask 'why?' they only smiled at me and had no desire to elaborate. Ta-san answered me and said it's related to their past, about their first meeting Mr.Han. It looks complicated and difficult to answer, so I didn't pursue to ask further.

We arrive on the top hills and greets by a lot of people came praying to the shrine with their family or sweetheart. We pray together in the shrine by throwing a few money, clapping our hands, bowed and ringing the bell for a few times.

After we finished, To-san and Ta-san left us because they have to meet someone here. They said they will call us when they're finished with their matter.

What? Are we going to wait here until they come back?

But the outside was really cold!

So, only I, Hikaru and Hikari were here alone.

Hm? Hikaru?

”Where's Hikaru?” I said to Hikari who nods her head up and down, trying to open her eyes again with difficulty. She looks sleepy while leaning herself in my side. ”Hikari, wake up. Where's Hikaru?”

”Eh? Hikaru? mmm...He went to meet someone he said.”

”Someone?”

”I don't know.”

Sighing. Why the people on his side were all busy even in the new year?

I bent down and shows my back to Hikari. Hikari suddenly open her eyes wide, ”What?” her voice sound confused by my action. I pointed my thumb to my back.

”Let me carry you, you are sleepy, right?”

”What?!... no...” she hides her expression with a fan in her right palm.