"Welcome home, Ma'am."
As our car went in front of a luxurious mansion, we were greeted by two female guards in front of the gate.
"Female guards!" I was totally confused.
In my life, I have always seen male guards. But that wasn't the case here. Even though they have muscles like men, they are female. I have had the impression that females are not cut out for these kinds of jobs.
"Don't judge them by their looks." Mama said. "They are really strong. They were trained since their birth."
"Is that so!"
They do look serious and powerful. I kind of understand now that they are professional.
"But why female guards?"
"Well, it's our main house. Males are not welcome in this house, and it applies to guards too." She explained. "But you don't have to worry about security around here. As I have told you earlier, the whole area around Tsukiyomi houses is private property. No one would dare to come inside. Besides, the whole Tsukiyomi Territory is divided into several layers. You can imagine it like a medieval city. You will be able to find male guards and securities in the outer layer. No one can come into the inner layer without proper permission."
"I see!"
"We have our own private force. They work directly under the Tsukiyomi family. Also, we have security cameras all over this territory."
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The car rolled smoothly past the tall iron gates, their black bars decorated with intricate designs of crescent moons and stars. At the center of the gate, the Tsukiyomi family crest stood proud and unyielding, a golden emblem that seemed to stare down at us as we entered.
As we moved forward, the garden stretched out like something from a painting. The cobblestone driveway wound through rows of perfectly trimmed hedges, small fountains trickling quietly among them. Flowerbeds bursting with roses, tulips, and lilies lined the path, their colors vibrant against the deep green grass. A large oak tree stood in the center of the garden, its sprawling branches casting cool shadows over a stone bench beneath it.
"This place is like something out of a fairy tale," Vivian said, her hands steady on the wheel as her eyes flicked toward the scenery.
I nodded silently, my gaze fixed ahead as the mansion came into view. It was nothing like the traditional Japanese homes I had expected. Instead, it looked like a grand estate straight out of Europe.
The house was massive, with pale stone walls and towering arched windows that glinted in the sunlight. Ivy climbed up one side of the building, softening its sharp edges. Several chimneys jutted out from the steep slate roof, and the front of the mansion was dominated by a pair of large wooden double doors painted a deep, glossy black. Above the doors, the Tsukiyomi crest was etched into the stone—a reminder of the family's authority and wealth.
Balconies extended from the upper floors, their wrought-iron railings curved in elegant patterns. The house's many towers and spires gave it an almost castle-like appearance, but the pristine garden and fountains softened its grandeur, making it seem less intimidating.
Vivian slowed the car as we approached the grand staircase leading up to the front doors. "Impressive, isn't it?" she said, glancing at me with a small smile.
"Yeah," I muttered, though the sight of it made my chest tighten.
The car came to a stop, and I stepped out, my shoes crunching against the gravel driveway. The faint scent of roses lingered in the air, but even that couldn't erase the chill I felt as I stared up at the towering mansion.
It was stunning, yes, but there was something about it—its sheer size, its perfection—that felt cold. Detached. This was the Tsukiyomi family home, a place meant to awe and intimidate, not welcome.
"Welcome, Shion."
As we entered the house, we were welcomed by a beautiful lady.
She has long, silky black hair typically tied in a neat bun or braid, soft violet eyes radiating kindness, and an aura of grace. She prefers traditional clothing like kimonos at home but occasionally opts for simple, elegant casual wear.
"Shion, this is Tsukiyomi Ayaka. You might know her; she was quite a famous person in the past." Mama Vivian introduced me to Ayaka-san.
Tsukiyomi Ayaka, one of the most important figures of the Tsukiyomi family. She used to be Tsukiyomi Haruto's legal wife. If I am not wrong, she came from a noble background. Her parents are lesser nobles. In her prime, she used to be a well-known person. Most of it was because of her beauty. I had an impression that she was a person who would always smile. But it seems I was wrong. Currently, she has an emotionless expression.
"Thank you, Ayaka-san."
"You can call me Aunt Ayaka, as I will be your aunt from now on." She corrected me.
"Thank you, Aunt Ayaka." I thanked her.
"Don't worry about it." She replied. "If you need something, be sure to tell me."
"I will." I answered.
"Come inside." She guided us inside the house.
To be honest, I have to admit that it surely is a spacious house. The interior design was on another level. The whole house is huge. On top of that, it was decorated with a lot of expensive stuff. I didn't even bother to think about their price, as they will be really pricey.
"Ayaka, where are the others?" Mom asked Aunt Ayaka about others whereabouts.
"Misaki, Mio, and Anya are in the school." She replied. "Rika is in her room."
"Ah, I should introduce Rika to Shion." Mom said as she is excited about introducing me.
"You don't have to personally go to her room. I will go that way, so I will tell her to come here." Aunt Ayaka said to my mother. After that, she looked at me and said. "You should wait here. I will go to the kitchen. What do you prefer? Juice, Cola, or Alcohol?"
"Ayaka, she is not old enough to drink that." My mom tried to say to Aunt Ayaka.
"Well, her new body does look like teens. But she used to be a guy, you know." Aunt Ayaka let her point.
"Aunt Ayaka, I don't drink alcohol as it's injurious to our health." I replied.
"I understand." She sighed. "I will let someone bring juice for you."
Saying that, she went to the kitchen.
Thank you for reading. I am really a bit worried. From now on, the real madness is going to start. I mean, upcoming chapters are going to be daring and I have written them without even thinking. Well, I did warned everyone that this novel is going to be full of madness. So, it can't be helped.
Before start reading next chapters, I would like to warn you that from now on, everything can be happen. Sex is going be too normalize. So, if you happen to see MC having sex with a guy or an important female character having sex with someone else, don't blame me.
Female characters in this novels are going to be two types.
1st type= They will be faithful to MC and have sex with only MC.
2nd type= Will be like fuck buddies to MC. they will actively have sex with others. But they will also have a soft spot for MC.
Also, special thanks to Inkly_Taboo, _elensar_ and Unknown_Boy_2332 for voting.