Chapter 40: Punishment for Losing the Bet
"Hohoho? Is that true, Young Master Austin? What a shocking thing to know." Mike grinned at Austin.
"Ugh... Maybe you mistook my Kiyo for another Watanabe Kiyo? People with the exact same name are not impossible in this era." Austin was in a predicament in an instant.
He didn't expect that Kannon could recognize Kiyo's true identity just by looking. Kiyo was just like some random ordinary woman who should not be known by anyone here...
"Is it like that, hmm? Then, please forgive me for mistaking you as someone else, Miss Kiyo." Kannon patted his chin for a moment to think, then he put the matter aside with a polite apology.
"Mm, it's okay. I actually didn't expect that there was someone with the exact same name as me, haha." Kiyo waved her hand in front of her face with a dry laugh. She broke out in cold sweat subconsciously.
"Your girlfriend's real identity doesn't matter in the bet between you and my Yuna. One thing's for sure, I'm here, and you've lost since we first met, Young Master Austin. Could your noble self possibly not honor the bet you made?" Mike shook his head with a sigh.
"Huh? I'm not going to lose this bet yet because you could just be Yuna-chan's fake boyfriend. You can't even prove that you're her real boyfriend. What's with that smile and that confident expression?" Austin frowned. He didn't even have time to think about his pants getting wet from the spilled wine.
Mike closed his eyes briefly and opened them again with a deep look. He tried to create an arrogant yet authoritative voice to convey an order. "Heh, that's funny. Why do I need to prove anything to you? Wasn't clarity already in front of you from the start?
My Yuna has never been close to other men, but here I am. My meeting with Yuna was probably destined and too soon. However, that was before that ridiculous bet was made. What you're saying is mere evasion as if you have other plans to frame me or maybe harm me.
This is between you and me. Neither of your friends will be involved. You've lost and feel free to pay the price for that ridiculously unfair bet. Now that we are in front of everyone apologize to my Yuna with your utmost sincerity."
"Hum-hm, as Might-sama said. He doesn't need to prove anything because this is the first time I've seen Yuna-sama this close to a man. She is a conservative girl with dignity. It would hurt her pride if she came with a fake boyfriend just to win this bet.
You have been very bold and rude, Austin-sama. Not only is this bet extremely unfair on Yuna-sama's side, but you and your circle pressured her for this." Minako heaved a subtle sigh and gave the nod. Then, she covered her mouth with her folding fan. "What if my circle did the same to you? This bet is still very generous because if you lose, you are only required to apologize."
"Is that a threat? The Taira Clan wants to interfere in trivial matters like this?" Austin broke out in cold sweat, but he didn't show any fear on his face.
"Ufufu, you guessed it? Why not? I quite enjoy seeing trouble, but actually I love peace." Minako then squinted her eyes for a fishing gaze. "You're saying this is a trivial matter? You're forcing Yuna-sama to be your second girlfriend if she fails to bring her boyfriend to this event?"
"Hm, that's a very disgraceful act. An unbalanced bet and spoils the image of a bet." Kannon pursed his lips and folded his arms. He is very unhappy with this unfair bet.
After saying that, he looked at Austin's friends. "Do you all want to get involved in this matter?"
"Haha, we're only present to see the end. Austin is the one who sets it all up, and we don't really get involved in it other than being the spectators." Murai took one step back. His intentions clearly did not want to get into trouble with the Taira Clan or the Horikiri Clan.
His friend also did the same. Austin and Kiyo still stood in the same position to take responsibility for the current problem.
"Traitors..." Austin mumbled to his friends.
As if he knew the movements of Austin's lips, Murai shook his head softly. "Don't hold a grudge against us. You already know all this."
Yuna gripped Mike's arm a little tighter subconsciously. She thought that she was the worst because she did come with her fake boyfriend because of that ridiculous bet.
Mike just put his hand on Yuna's hand as if he knew that Yuna was worried about something. "It's okay."
It was only a short sentence, but it sounded like the best consolation to Yuna's ears. She looked at Mike, but he didn't notice.
"Well then, what are you waiting for? Everyone has taken their time to see you. Everyone's dinner is even delayed because of you." Mike pointed his palm to the floor.
Austin gritted his teeth in almost inaudible noise. He glanced around briefly. Everyone looked at him as if they were waiting for him to kneel before Yuna to apologize. Some of them even whispered with their mouths closed.
'Damn! My pride and dignity will be destroyed tonight!? All of this is because of this Mighty-man when I haven't executed my plan. On this night why am I so unlucky?' Austin exclaimed in annoyance and wonder in his mind.
He also just remembered that his pants were wet with wine, and it looked as if he had just peed in his pants. And it just gave extra anger to the ego.
Even so, he had no other choice but to make that apology like a loser. Revenge could be done later.
"Yuna-chan, please forgive me for cornering you into accepting this bet by taking advantage of your angry emotional state." Austin gave a slight bow apologetically. His pride refused to do as Mike wanted by kneeling or prostrating.
"Hm, not sincere enough. You say that as if you want revenge ten times worse than what's happening now." Mike shook his head again.
"Don't try to cross your boundaries, Mighty-man!" Austin's face contorted in anger.
"Ehm, it's okay, Mike. Austin-sama has already admitted that he lost. He already apologized to me and fulfilling the punishment of his bet. He just needs to promise not to bother me again." Yuna tugged on MIke's arm slightly for attention.
"Are you sure about that? I can get him to apologize by prostrating himself on the floor now, you know?" MIke was a little surprised. He didn't understand why Yuna suddenly changed her mind even though she seemed to be asking for the worst punishment for Austin a moment ago.
"Mm, that's enough." Yuna nodded while trying to hide her worried expression.
"If you say so..." Mike couldn't do anything other than obeying Yuna's will. He looked back at Austin. "You forgot to say your promise to never bother my Yuna again, Young Master Austin."
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