Acquaintances at the Banquet, Each with Their Own Agenda

However, a secretary's outfit... that's something I could consider!

I love so much!

Chapter 403 Acquaintances at the Banquet, Each with Their Own Purpose

The banquet was held at Tokyo's largest hotel, which is said to have a history of 100 years.

Unfortunately, Mahiro could even see the name clearly, Mayumi led him inside.

Inside the magnificent hall, almost all the invited guests had arrived, and the hall was already packed with people, numbering around a hundred.

Amidst the bustling crowd, a quick glance revealed many familiar faces...

No, half of the people here are acquaintances!

Especially for girls who don't have a boyfriend!

"Ah, Mahiro!"

A gasp from the crowd caught Mahiro's attention.

Honoka, disregarding her high heels, jogged over, arriving before him like a swallow returning to its nest.

Behind her followed the dignified and composed Kitayama Shizuku.

"Long time no see, Mahiro! When did you get back?"

I just got back a while ago.

Mahiro answered with a smile, and couldn't help but reach out and pat Honoka's head.

However, looking at Honoka's adorable face, which was full of joy at the reunion, he was overwhelmed with emotion.

Come to think of it, it had indeed been a long time since he and Honoka had seen each other.

Unlike Erika and Mizuki Shibata, Honoka chose to go to university, and she went to the same school as Miyuki.

However, since she didn't live on Mashima Island but at Kitayama House, we didn't have many opportunities to meet.

During this reunion, he noticed that Honoka had also changed quite a bit.

Today she was wearing a champagne-colored dress that went past her knees, looking like an elegant young lady, but that is, if you ignore her less-than-elegant jogging earlier.

It accentuated her more upright posture, and the headlights on her chest seemed to be a size larger than before.

Perhaps we should find an opportunity to measure it properly.

As for her personality, it's still the same as always, still so lively.

"Oh dear, Honoka's eyes are only on Mahiro -senpai, she doesn't even see me, senpai! I'm so sad~"

Seeing Honoka's expression, Mayumi couldn't help but make a casual joke.

As a result Honoka blushed and stammered, unable to speak for a long time.

"I'm sorry, Saegusa -Honoka, that's just Honoka's personality. I apologize on her behalf."

The one who spoke was naturally Kitayama Shizuku, who followed closely behind, and she used the same serious tone as before.

Compared to Honoka, she hadn't changed much, still always wearing a blank expression.

She was wearing the same ankle-length dress I'd seen before, revealing her fair shoulders and delicate collarbones, but the color had changed to sky blue. If it had some patterns, it would have looked just like blue and white porcelain.

"Eh?... that Kitayama -senpai... me?" Mayumi panicked a little.

"Alright, alright, Shizuku was just joking with you, don't take it seriously."

Mahiro patted Mayumi on the shoulder to smooth things over.

Mayumi glared at him angrily.

She understood perfectly well that Kitayama Shizuku was just joking, but the way she said it in such a serious tone made her feel somewhat at a loss.

"Greetings, Mahiro my classmate."

After teasing Mayumi, Kitayama Shizuku set her sights on him.

"Hmm, long time no see, Shizuku."

"Mahiro, I wonder what kind of technology you brought back from your long journey this time?"

"Emmm, they didn't bring back much technology, but they did bring back a researcher and an island—a huge artificial island that can be used for commercial purposes."

Mahiro did not hide anything, nor was there any need to.

Their conversation didn't resemble that of a couple reunited after a long separation; it was more like a business meeting.

That's normal.

After all, neither of them are pretentious people; it's only when Kitayama Shizuku is drunk that she shows her clingy side.

Moreover, to some extent, Kitayama Shizuku is better at managing the overall situation than Mayumi.

Perhaps this is the result of being influenced by her father, who built a business empire, from a young age.

"In that case, I hope you will Mahiro care of us, Shinji. Our Kitayama Conglomerate hopes to be the first to move in." Kitayama Shizuku extended her hand to him, speaking in a businesslike tone.

"Oh? Kitayama -kun, are you in such a hurry?"

Mahiro out and clasped her hands.

Kitayama Shizuku nodded seriously and said:

"Yes, it's urgent, because this way I can get closer to Mahiro -kun."

This girl is as frank as ever.

"Hmm, Mahiro, if there's such a good thing, why didn't you tell me before?"

Mayumi suddenly interrupted the conversation, looking at him with a resentful expression.

She was the one who invited Mahiro to the banquet, and she and Mahiro traveled by plane together the whole way.

But that awful and Mahiro, didn't tell her about it!

"Haha..."

Mahiro smiled sheepishly and tried to change the subject.

You can't just say he accidentally forgot, after all, we're all family in his eyes, and some things don't seem to need to be said.

"I... I'm in too! After I graduate, I can take Uncle Kitayama's and Shizuku's place there permanently!"

Honoka, not to be outdone, also expressed her desire to join.

"Okay, all of you come on in, I'll save you seats."

Mahiro readily agreed.

Just as we were about to delve deeper into this topic, someone else arrived.

"Oh dear, Mr. Mahiro!"

"Gui'an, it's been so long! Mahiro my cousin."

They are the Kuroba siblings.

Ayako, dressed in a black evening gown, was accompanied by Kuroba Fumiya, who was wearing a black suit.

Long time no see.

Mahiro greeted him with a smile and patted Fumiya on the shoulder.

However, when he tried to reach out to Ayako, she subtly dodged his hand.

Yotsuba Mahiro: "?"

He couldn't help but slowly type out a question mark.

"What's wrong?"

"Nothing much, it's just that I feel unlucky. I thought that if I moved to Mashima Island, I would be able to see Mr. Mahiro more often, but I haven't Mahiro him even after half a year."

Ayako said with a resentful expression.

Although it had only been half a year since we last met, Ayako had changed quite a bit.

She cut her originally fluffy long black hair into a layered medium-length style, and her makeup and clothing also became more mature, indicating that she no longer wanted to imitate Maya.

She looks more like a wealthy heiress than before.

But the words she uttered, coupled with her current appearance, only intensified the impression of her as a mischievous little devil.

What could he possibly say about that?

All I could do was smile awkwardly.

Fortunately, she didn't say aloud that Maya wanted to marry her.

Indeed, the engagement between Ayako and him was never dissolved, nor was there any pressure to cancel it; rather, it seemed to be left to fate.

Then, Ayako used the excuse that she needed to talk to him alone to pull him away from the group of women and take him to the edge of the banquet area.

"What's up?"

"Sigh... It's been so long since we last met, Mr. Mahiro, haven't you missed your cousin at all?"

Ayako immediately put on a tearful expression, her wine-red eyes instantly becoming misty, looking every bit the heartbroken woman abandoned by a faithless lover.

In addition, there's her age.

Even if a group of people suddenly rushed up and grabbed him, throwing him in jail wouldn't be unreasonable.

Tsk, this is difficult.

What exactly do you want to do?

Mahiro sighed helplessly.

After all, she's his younger sister, so he has to spoil her no matter what.

You absolutely must not get angry!

"Hehe, I knew Mr. Mahiro was the best! If Mr. Mahiro me, Ayako will tell you~"

"All right."

Mahiro did not refuse, and immediately bent down slowly, gently touching the girl's cheek.

But Ayako puffed up her cheeks in anger.

"What's wrong?"

"No, I don't want a kiss on the cheek, I want a kiss on the lips."

The words were finished.

Ayako suddenly jumped up, wrapped her arms around his neck, and gave him a deep kiss.

The sweet scent of cherry blossoms and a cherry-like aroma immediately filled the air.

Although Ayako's kissing skills were still a bit raw, they were also quite impressive, and she even had a strong learning ability, instantly knowing how to please her partner.

In addition, its light weight and soft, close-fitting feel make it very comfortable.

Tsk, is this girl a demon in disguise?!

She's absolutely irresistible!

However, it was fortunate that the venue was so lively that no one noticed this area; otherwise, someone would probably have taken out their phone and called the police.

There's nothing we can do about it; Ayako is just too small.

Her level of immaturity rivals that of Nakajo Azusa!

Not long after, the two finally parted ways.

Ayako's face flushed an alluring blush, her cherry lips parted slightly as she breathed softly, nestled in his arms.

From a distance, the two really looked like a couple.

"Can you tell me now?"

"Um..."

Ayako gave a soft "hmm," almost like she was being coquettish, but she still told Mahiro what she wanted to say.