Seeing the shy, cute girl standing in front of her, Rita was utterly surprised. Was this really the same Marina Akizuki she knew...?
"Oh~ Rita, this is my friend Marina Akizuki. We're in the same class."
Although Rita had spoken up a little impulsively, Nanami Aoyama didn't seem to mind at all. Noticing Rita's curious gaze and questioning expression, she gave a bright smile and introduced them.
"And, Marina, these two are Rita and Mashiro Shiina. I met them by chance yesterday." After introducing Rita and Mashiro, Nanami gave Marina a brief introduction to the two of them.
"Um... I know. I didn't expect the maid to come to school, too... It's very nice to meet you."
Marina Akizuki smiled shyly at Mashiro Shiina and Rita. Her voice was soft... very gentle.
"Hello, Marina."
Rita forced herself to keep her expression steady as she greeted the girl in front of her.
She'd guessed right again. This really was the Marina Akizuki she knew... one of the heroines in the famous anime game series, Oni Chichi.
The story was mainly about the deep bond between a "great" father and his two daughters! Though he was only their stepfather, he cared deeply for both girls...
Marina Akizuki was a good girl. Her mother was busy with work, so Marina took on all the housework to ease her mother's burden. She was conservative and earnest by nature.
When her mother found her and her younger sister a stepfather, Marina was very happy that her mother had found a new partner. Unlike her sister, who refused to accept him, Marina fully supported her stepfather joining their family and trusted him deeply. And so... he "cherished" her dearly.
Come to think of it, Marina Akizuki and Mashiro Shiina were both mixed-race, too... Mashiro was