Chapter 64: Only Up

Everyone sat in silence until the door opened and Haru appeared behind it. She waved and smiled.

Aki stood up in a jump and shouted, "Aunt?!"

"Hi, Aki," Haru giggled. "Why do you seem so shocked?"

"I just… didn't expect it."

Haru chuckled. I signaled her with my head to step in and so did she. She stood next to me in the middle of the studio.

"She's your aunt?" Risa wondered.

"I see the resemblance, now that I know it," Astra added.

"I didn't see her face properly that time in the car," Umi said. "I'm sure I've seen her at Saitama University before."

Haru replied, "Yes, I am… was a professor at Saitama University, but the last time some of us saw each other was in my car when the controversy exploded; we weren't even able to introduce ourselves properly. My name is Haru Fuku and I'll be Co-CEO of GIMA. I look forward to working with all of you," she bowed.

"Co-CEO?" Aki frowned. "Are you serious?"

"I am," Haru answered. "Are you against it? You look sad."