The New Life Project Enters the Divine Realm (5K)

He approached Mahiro, extended his hand, and said:

"You must be Yotsuba Mahiro, right? Just as rumored, you have a dignified appearance. I am Kitayama Ushio, Shizuku's father."

Perhaps it was a business habit, but Kitayama Ushio subconsciously complimented his appearance upon seeing him.

Mahiro only briefly shook the hand that was offered to him.

"Hello Uncle Kitayama, I am Yotsuba Mahiro. I apologize for this unannounced visit."

"No, it's nothing. Shizuku talks about you all the time."

"Alright, Chaodi, let's leave the rest of the time to the younger generation and go serve the other guests."

Kitayama Ushio was about to chat with Yotsuba Mahiro when Kitayama Akane ruthlessly dragged him away.

There wasn't even time to say goodbye.

"They really have a good relationship."

Mahiro sighed softly.

He had wanted to complain about the nickname "Chao Di" for a long time. If he remembered correctly, Kitayama Ushio was nine years older than his wife, Akane, so although he was called "Di," Akane was actually the younger one.

It's a strange term of endearment.

However, they both look very young.

"Yes, they've always been like that."

Before he knew it, Shizuku had come to his side and struck up a conversation with him.

"Speaking of Mahiro -kun, what did your mother say to you just now?" Shizuku looked up and asked, gazing at his profile.

Actually, while she was entertaining Miyuki and the others, she was also keeping an eye on what was happening here. She noticed that her mother's expression had become stern at least a few times.

So she was very worried, afraid that her mother and Mahiro had said something they shouldn't have.

"It's nothing, just chatting a little about you, about Honoka."

"Huh? Is there anything else I need to do?"

Honoka had been standing silently beside Shizuku, pointed at herself and couldn't help but gasp in surprise.

Her short ponytails swayed restlessly with her movements, and the spherical hair ornaments were decorated with pure white lilies of the valley, the Mahiro that Mahiro had given her on Valentine's Day.

If you look closely, you can also see that Shizuku is wearing the brooch he gave her.

There was also a fish that the "parasite" had transformed into, swimming around inside.

Hmm, it seems this little guy has been quite well-behaved all this time.

"It's very pretty."

"Huh?"

"?"

Neither Shizuku Honoka were caught off guard by Mahiro's sudden compliment.

"I meant your outfits, you all look beautiful today."

The form-fitting dress accentuated her delicate figure, and a silk scarf draped over her slender shoulders gave her a somewhat aristocratic princess-like air.

Honoka's face immediately turned red after being praised like that.

"By the way, come with me for a moment, I have something I want to tell you."

Suddenly, Mahiro took Honoka and Shizuku's hands again and walked towards the exit of the banquet hall.

They went up to the second-floor balcony, which was empty.

The moment she stepped inside, Honoka felt a warm aura completely envelop her.

This feeling was unfamiliar to her, but the owner of that aura felt very familiar, and her whole body immediately stiffened.

"Really, really, really Mahiro a classmate?!"

Like a steampunk princess, Honoka's face turned so red that it looked like it could bleed when she was hugged from behind.

No wonder she was so shy.

Putting aside the fact that this was the first time she had been hugged by a boy, the more important thing was that Mahiro's hands, Mahiro down, passed right across her chest and clasped together at her lower abdomen.

"Mmm, it really feels good. I've wanted to do this for a while now."

"Ehhhhhh???"

Mahiro ignored Honoka's exclamation and instead hugged her even tighter. Feeling the warm, soft body in his arms, Mahiro slowly rested his head on her shoulder and gently inhaled the faint, girlish fragrance.

"No... no, it itches..."

Feeling that hot breath rushing towards her, Honoka felt her body go limp.

A feeling she had never experienced before gradually began to emerge in her heart, like a throbbing sensation, making her feel itchy and wanting to release it immediately.

But just then, Mahiro suddenly whispered in her ear:

"Didn't you and Shizuku want to know what Aunt Kitayama just told me? Actually, it's about the relationship between you, me, and Shizuku."

Upon hearing this, Honoka's eyes widened slightly, and the flutter in her heart vanished instantly, replaced by a sudden jolt.

My heart felt like it was being squeezed, and it tightened slightly.

She wanted to say something, but the words stuck in her throat and she couldn't utter them.

Although Shizuku never explicitly told her, she vaguely sensed that the relationship between Shizuku and Mahiro had gradually become more delicate since Shizuku returned from studying abroad.

Although she didn't mind these things, she didn't dare to bring them up, for fear of losing the small love she shared with Mahiro, and even more so, for fear of losing Shizuku, her best friend!

"Don't worry, I won't give up on either you or Shizuku. I just don't know if Honoka is willing."

Mahiro seemed to see through Honoka's thoughts, feeling her heartbeat and guessing what she was thinking.

His words caused Honoka to let out a small, mournful cry.

There was no response.

But she leaned back, as if trying to meld herself into the other person's body.

Seeing this harmonious scene, Shizuku, who was usually expressionless, also had a faint smile on her face.

"That's wonderful..."

For both her Honoka.

But the next second, while she was still watching the show, she was Mahiro pulled into Mahiro's arms.

Chapter 174 The New Life Plan to Enter the Realm of Gods (5K)

"Oh dear, Mahiro really are fickle, forgetting about me as soon as you find someone new."

"Heh, if I had to say, you're the new favorite compared to them."

After a brief moment of tenderness with Honoka blushed and left shyly.

After all, the banquet was still going on and hadn't ended, so he couldn't do anything else besides give her a hug.

Following her was the elegant young woman in a furisode kimono, the president of Shiba Heavy Industries, Miori Shiba.

"Speaking of which, you really like kimonos, huh?" Mahiro glanced at the girl holding the iron fan in her hand, smiling as he watched her.

It was one thing back in the Black Bullet World, but now, her clothes and appearance seem unchanged, even the color scheme is still so bright.

Her long, wavy, jet-black hair was tied up in a single strand and hung down her chest, giving her the perfect appearance of a wealthy young lady.

"Of course, that's one of our specialties."

Miori Shiba made her signature move, snapping open her folding fan with a "snap!" to cover half of her face.

Only a pair of beautiful, smiling eyes were visible.

"Hehe, but what surprises me even more is that in less than a year, you've achieved such results, and even managed to establish connections with the Kitayama Family. That's impressive."

"Really? Rather, with Mother's help, if we still can't achieve something, we'll not only let down Yotsuba Clan, but also our Sima name~"

Miori Shiba said matter-of-factly.

It's not surprising that Maya Yotsuba would provide assistance to Miori Shiba's Shiba Heavy Industries. Even though Yotsuba Clan only has Four Leaves Technology under her control, it's enough to help Shiba Heavy Industries overcome its initial difficulties.

What concerned him even more than that was--

"Wait, what did you say? What mother? Who's your mother?"

"Of course it's Maya! She's already accepted us. Aren't you surprised, Mahiro?"

This isn't a surprise, it's downright terrifying!

What exactly did Maya Yotsuba do during the months he was away?

Does this already acknowledge her as a daughter-in-law?

While it's something to be happy about, won't doing it this way cause problems?!

Never mind.

Let's talk about it when things really get out of hand.

Mahiro gave up thinking and changed the subject:

"Coincidentally, I have an interesting job offer. Would you like to take it?"

"Oh dear, the 'Mahiro relatives' thing sounds so distant. Everything they have belongs to you, after all."

Perhaps he understood why Maya Yotsuba would acknowledge Miori Shiba.

To some extent, Miori Shiba and Maya Yotsuba are indeed quite similar, for example, their outstanding acting skills, or their alluring beauty that naturally attracts the opposite sex.

"Since you put it that way, then I really won't hold back."

After saying goodbye to the head of the Kitayama Family, Mahiro left, taking Miyuki and Minami with him.

I originally wanted to flirt with Mayumi, but unfortunately she was too busy and couldn't find the time.

Sigh, what a pity.

"Sigh, I thought it would be just the two of us," Miori Shiba sighed softly.

"Oh dear, I'm so sorry, Miss Sima. But Miyuki won't let you have Mahiro all to yourself, you know."

Miyuki smiled gracefully.

The Minami seemed to be watching Miori Shiba as if she were facing a dangerous enemy, keeping a close watch on her.

Although the head of the family acknowledged this woman, he had once told her that the only people she needed to put first in her heart were Mahiro Shinji and Miss Miyuki.

When necessary, even the head of the family can be disregarded.

Led by Miori Shiba, they left the Kitayama residence and arrived at a remote suburb far from Tokyo, a place that would take two hours to reach by car.

It was already Yotsuba Miya when I got off the bus.

"Miyuki, why don't you stay in the car and sleep for a while? I'll be back in a bit."

"No, Mahiro- nii, let's go together. Actually, Miyuki is also very interested in the things Mahiro- nii took out," Miyuki said softly.

Seeing her looking like she was trying to stay awake even when she was about to doze off, Mahiro couldn't help but laugh and cry.

He wasn't interested in those things; he was simply afraid that something unpredictable might happen when Miori Shiba was alone with him.

After all, if Miyuki is going to take a nap in the car, Minami will have to stay behind as well.

"If Ms. Miyuki doesn't mind, our company also has a lounge, and it's equipped with beds, so you can take a nap there."

"No need, thank you for your kindness, Miss Sima."

Miori Shiba was unusually humbled and tried to please her cousin, Miyuki, but unfortunately, Miyuki didn't fall for it.

Therefore, Weizhi had no choice but to give up.

"Alright then, please come with us. This is the headquarters of Shiba Heavy Industries."

Beep--

The main doors opened automatically, and an electronic voice echoed a welcome message throughout the spacious hall.

Although Shiba Heavy Industries is a rapidly growing company that relied on Four Leaves Technology, it has developed its own unique industrial chain in less than half a year.