I Choose to Love Everyone (5K)

That was the head of the Kitayama Family.

Kitayama Ushio and his wife, Kitayama Akane, were once renowned A-rank magicians for their vibration magic!

Chapter 173 I Choose Universal Love (5K)

The Kitayama Family consists of five people: parents, grandmother, Shizuku, and younger brother.

However, Shizuku's father had five siblings.

In today's society with a low birth rate, this would be quite surprising in the outside world, but among the wealthy elite, such large families are not uncommon.

However, due to Shizuku's father's late marriage, almost all of her cousins are older than her, more than half of them are married, and each brought their family members along. The unmarried ones also brought their fiancés or those they are planning to get engaged to soon.

That's why it seems like there are a few more family members.

He heard all of these things from Kitayama Akane.

"The Chao family has been an entrepreneurial family since the last century, so they bear many burdens that cannot be ignored."

She remarked with such emotion.

The "younger brother" that Kitayama Akane mentioned was naturally Kitayama Ushio.

Completely unaware of his mother-in-law's true intentions, she singled him out from the group of women after learning about him.

She told him these things as if she insisted on having him as her audience.

He didn't even get a proper chance to greet Shizuku and Honoka, who both seemed hesitant to speak, as they greeted Miyuki, Mayumi, and Miori Shiba not far away.

"However... that's true, but seeing those relatives shamelessly bringing complete strangers into their own family banquet, I really can't appreciate it. They only invited Miss Sima and her associates, but it still turned into such a mess. It's really annoying."

"Sigh, there's nothing we can do about it. It's just that Chao Di really spoils these relatives."

Kitayama Akane's words were merciless; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call them public insults.

However, a hint of helplessness was also revealed in his tone.

This unexpected remark is quite surprising.

Even though it was his first visit, Shizuku's mother said all this to him, and he wondered what her intentions were.

However, when it comes to these matters, he has to say a few words.

"Aunt Kitayama, may I say something I shouldn't?"

"Oh?"

Kitayama Akane seemed to pause for a moment, glanced at him briefly, and then a slight smile appeared on her beautiful lips.

"This kind of thing doesn't need my permission. You're a guest at this banquet, and you have the right to say whatever you want without needing my consent."

"No, I feel that I need your permission before I can say anything next."

"Well, go ahead and say it. I'm quite curious to see what you'll say, little one."

Under Kitayama Akane's curious gaze, Mahiro slowly spoke:

"I think that such unauthorized acts by your family members need to be stopped."

Otherwise, sooner or later it will turn into something like what happened in USNA, or to put it more seriously, it might cause your Kitayama Family to provoke the wrong people and bring disaster upon yourselves."

Mahiro's words were quite harsh; to some, they were already a form of "advice," and considering his identity as a member of the Yotsuba Family, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call them a warning from one of the Ten Master Clans.

But Kitayama Akane seemed to hear a different, unspoken meaning in the lyrics.

Even though his words were clearly insulting, the beautiful woman showed no anger whatsoever; instead, she gave him a meaningful look.

"So, you're saying that Raymond Shez Clark's disappearance is related to you?"

"It depends on your position when you ask this question."

Mahiro smiled slightly and replied.

Is there any difference?

"Of course, the answer will differ depending on the person's status."

Mahiro answered calmly and matter-of-factly, "If you are asking as the Kitayama Family, who hope to establish a relationship with the Clark Family of USNA, then my answer is that I don't know, and it has nothing to do with me."

But if you're asking this from the perspective of a mother concerned about her daughter, then my answer is--

"Yes, I did it."

There's a touch of arrogance, a touch of fearlessness, and a hint of playful wit.

This way of speaking is quite suitable for someone his age.

At least, that's what Kitayama Akane thinks.

"That's certainly an interesting answer, and you're quite bold, Yotsuba Clan. Can you tell me why? Was it because you were jealous of Shizuku that you went so far as to kill her? Of course, I'm asking you this as Shizuku's mother."

This Mrs. Kitayama even deliberately used his manner of speaking to deal with him.

However, Mahiro didn't try to hide anything, frankly admitting, "I admit there was some jealousy involved, but it's mostly because Raymond is a dangerous person."

"Tell me in detail, where is it dangerous?"

"The Clark Family has a very deep relationship with the USNA military. If your Kitayama Family really did get involved with Raymond through the exchange program, or even got married, it would be a great surprise."

So, Aunt Kitayama, what kind of awkward situation do you think your Kitayama Family will find itself in?

In the end, Uncle and Aunt took the blame, even at the cost of Shizuku's happiness, but all the benefits were divided up by your relatives. Is this what Aunt Kitayama wanted to see?

"Hehe."

After hearing his words, Kitayama Akane burst out laughing.

"You mean only you can give Shizuku happiness? And Yotsuba Clan- kun, there's something I need to remind you. Times have changed. International marriages are quite common now."

"But that only applies to ordinary people."

Mahiro retorted, "I didn't say that only I can make Shizuku happy. What I meant was, if the Kitayama Family really does form an international marriage alliance with the Clark Family, how will the Ten Master Clans view the Kitayama Family?"

"Are you threatening me?"

The Ten Master Clans holds a pivotal position in this land, and most mages are under their control, a fact that Kitayama Akane, as a member of the mage Ten Master Clans, knows all too well.

"No, I'm just stating a fact, and my stance has never been that of the Ten Master Clans or the Yotsuba Family; I'm simply Shizuku's classmate and boyfriend."

If it were a normal person, it would be perfectly normal for them to get angry after things had gone this far; they might even be kicked out of the banquet altogether.

But this Lady Kitayama, unusually, started joking.

"Oh, my boyfriend... So, while you, Shizuku's boyfriend, were traveling across the sea to visit her on Valentine's Day, you also pushed my most precious daughter down, right?"

"???"

Mahiro frantically typed out several question marks.

Why don't you do things the usual way?!

And how exactly did the topic shift to pushing Shizuku down?

But speaking of this matter...

"Actually, regarding this matter... well, I was the one who knocked it down, and I will take responsibility."

He subconsciously wanted to say that Shizuku was drunk and took the initiative, but upon closer reflection, he realized there was no need to.

What's done is done; does it even matter who initiated it?

Upon hearing his reply, the stern look in Kitayama Akane's eyes vanished, probably satisfied after venting her frustrations.

However, there was also a hint of approval.

"Courageous and responsible, not bad. No wonder Shizuku favors you so much; even so many young masters and noblemen who hope to curry favor with our family look down on you."

As for her abilities, Kurogane had no intention of mentioning them, nor was it necessary.

Need I say more about the bizarre ability that forced the organizers of the Nine Schools Competition to temporarily change the rules?

"But then again, Honoka likes you too, you should know that, right?"

"Yes, Auntie, I understand perfectly well."

"So what do you plan to do?"

"I intend to accept Honoka," Mahiro replied bluntly.

"Heh, you already have my daughter, yet you still want to accept Honoka... How arrogant."

Kitayama Akane shook her head, chuckling softly, "You wouldn't be thinking of using them, would you?"

Before she could finish speaking, Kitayama Akane's kind smile vanished, and her voice turned cold and harsh.

It's no wonder she thought that way.

After all, Honoka very cute; her looks, figure, and personality are all top-notch, and she has countless admirers at school.

Even now, viewed from a distance, her graceful figure, accentuated by the orange dress, is captivating enough to make many of the young men present drool.

However, due to their relationship with the Kitayama Family, no one dared to approach them.

Not to mention that Honoka's surname is Mitsui, and she has the blood of Elemental Families flowing through her veins.

The so-called Elemental Families refers to the descendants of prototype magicians developed to recreate traditional magic before the establishment of the four major systems and eight categories of modern magic.

For those with ulterior motives, this bloodline has immense potential for exploitation.

Only...

"I'm sorry, Auntie, I've never had such thoughts. My liking for Honoka has never been because of their talents."

"So, even if they don't have outstanding magical talent, you'll still like them?"

"That's right, whether you believe it or not, Auntie, that's the truth," Mahiro said firmly.

Will he look down on a partner who lacks talent?

No, it won't.

Like Sayaka, the Seitenshi, Remus and Mekime, even the Little Emperor, what outstanding talents do they possess?

No.

But he will empower these girls with their greatest talents.

However, his explanation was not something that could be accepted by Akane.

"Is that so? As far as I know, the daughters of the Saegusa Family, the daughters of the Mibu family, and that Miss Miori Shiba, as well as your cousin Miyuki Shiba, are all related to you, right? And what about Shizuku and Honoka? What do you plan to do with them?"

"After graduation, I will give them a proper status."

"Everyone?"

Yes, everyone.

Let's Miori Shiba, who abandoned her family business and everything to follow him to this world.

Mayumi, Sayaka, and Shizuku already belong to him; Honoka and Miyuki, though not yet, are practically a done deal.

Therefore, it's impossible for him to give up either one.

"As expected, you're quite arrogant, young man."

Kitayama Akane sighed softly, "So arrogant, it's as if you shouldn't be your age at all."

Mahiro simply smiled and offered no explanation regarding the matter.

There's no way to explain it.

It's unclear when it started, but his time seems to have been paused; no matter how many years have passed, his appearance has remained unchanged.

"But that's fine too. Only someone as arrogant as you would make my brother and I dare to entrust our daughter and Honoka to you."

But remember, you're never allowed to bully Honoka, okay?

For Shizuku, Honoka was like a sister to her. My husband and I also treated that child like our own daughter..."

"Hongyin, what are you talking about with the Yotsuba Clan here?"

"It's nothing, just something about my daughter."

Hongyin smiled slightly.

A man who appeared to be slightly robust walked over. He spoke with a refined air and seemed honest and not at all rough.