Chương 123: -121- Do you have the awareness?
Rozen naturally had no knowledge of what was happening with Karyusai Shouko.
Rozen found himself living a repetitive routine akin to his time in the Akabane Resident. Despite the arrangement with Karyusai Shouko, he didn't change his lifestyle. He continued his daily training, studying, and uninterrupted research on the "Crimson Wing Formation." His life was orderly and systematic.
Of course, unlike his time at the Akabane resident, in this mansion, Rozen would occasionally be dragged out of his room.
The one who dragged Rozen out was none other than Komurasaki.
Although this playful little girl had become less hyper after her previous lesson, she was far from idle.
Rozen became her chosen playmate, dragged by Komurasaki for games of hide-and-seek or to showcase various abilities he had acquired. She delighted in making Rozen entertain her.
But that wasn't all.
Komurasaki's favorite pastime was having Rozen take her outside.
"Normally, Shouko and my sisters don't allow me to go outside," Komurasaki had mentioned to Rozen in passing.
At the time, Rozen almost casually responded, "Would you like me to take you out then?"
This innocent sentence was the beginning of everything.
After that, Komurasaki frequently had Rozen take her outside. Combined with her persistent demand for Rozen's company at home, she inadvertently became the only person in Setsugetsuka who sought Rozen's company.
Conversely, Irori's attitude toward Rozen grew increasingly stern.
Naturally, this was because of Rozen taking Komurasaki outside.
"Pardon my impoliteness, Nuragami-sama. May I offer an opinion?" Irori always began her lectures to Rozen this way.
The content undoubtedly revolved around Komurasaki being young and needing boundaries, how taking her out was inconsiderate, especially in spring when there were many lustful men around.
If something happened to Komurasaki due to Rozen's actions, such as being abducted or manipulated, she would turn all men in the vicinity into popsicles or similar threats.
...Do you find these lectures a bit odd?
Indeed, Rozen's worldview was being challenged by Irori.
"Could it be that those who appear most dignified and polite are the most dangerous!?"
Rozen was almost afraid.
How did he not notice that Irori was actually a hidden siscon and even a yandere?
Yet, despite Rozen's trepidation, Komurasaki persistently sought him out, often instructing him not to let Irori find out, and they would leave together. However, Irori discovered them every time, making Rozen wonder.
"Is this 'Snow' doll continuously stalking her sister?"
The thought sent shivers down Rozen's spine.
Meanwhile, Yaya had not shown herself before Rozen since their previous confrontation. Both Irori and Komurasaki had said Yaya had been absent in their presence, causing them considerable concern.
Especially Irori, who seemed lost. Her normally skillful homemaking skills were marred by failure during this time, prompting Rozen to revise his opinion of her.
Komurasaki had sought Karyusai Shouko's input on this matter, only to receive a dismissive response.
"Let her be."
That's all Karyusai Shouko said.
And so...
"This can't go on! I can't take it anymore!"
One day, with a serious expression, Irori entered Rozen's room and burst out with these words.
Rozen looked at Irori, who was now seemingly serious, then at Komurasaki, who seemed equally helpless, and massaged his temples.
"Could you please use more appropriate language? Weren't you always the most polite one?" Rozen asked.
Who enters a room and blurts out "I can't take it anymore" without even a greeting?
What if there's a misunderstanding?
Rozen's quirky thoughts didn't shake Irori's resolve.
"Yaya has been absent for several days now, often not returning at night. She also frequently disappears during the day, doesn't eat properly, and if this continues and her health is affected, then..."
Irori's incessant worries were likely leading up to something like "if things continue this way, I'll freeze the entire mansion," right?
Even Komurasaki couldn't bear Irori's behavior.
"Onee-sama, you don't need to worry so much," Komurasaki tried to soothe Irori, saying, "It's just that she's not coming back at night, right? I've sneaked out several times without any issues!"
However, that was a blunder.
"Komurasaki..." Irori's expression turned serious as she addressed her, "come to my room later tonight. I have something to discuss."
"Umm..." Komurasaki realized she had brought this upon herself.
"So?" Rozen redirected the conversation, addressing Irori, "You've come to see me out of the blue. What exactly do you want me to do?"
Normally, Irori wouldn't interact with Rozen beyond taking care of daily chores. She acted like a dutiful servant, focused on her duties.
During their time in the mansion, Rozen only saw a more human side of Irori when he was out with Komurasaki.
Now, this puppet lady who usually only entered his room to deliver meals had suddenly appeared and said this. There was only one possibility—she needed something.
And, if Rozen's guess was correct, it was probably related to Yaya, right?
As expected...
"While it's true that Nuragami-sama is the Master's guest, Yaya's current situation involves you to a significant degree. I wonder if you realize this, and if you would be willing to lend us your assistance?" Irori said with a stern face.
"If you do, would you please lend us your strength?"
This was the purpose of Irori's visit.
In short...
"Do you want me to take you to find Yaya?" Rozen directly voiced his thought.
"Yes," Irori nodded, "If Nuragami-sama, who possesses the skill of 'Heaven's Eyes' and quick wits, help us, there's a chance we might find out where Yaya has been during this time."
It was almost like the foolish worry of a parent afraid their child would get lost.
Rozen couldn't help but sigh internally at these thoughts.
It was easy to decline Irori's request.
However, considering Irori's personality, if Rozen rejected her, she might genuinely lose control due to frustration and freeze the entire mansion.
In that case, Rozen would inevitably suffer.
"Fine then."
Rozen clapped his hands and stood up.
"Let's see what this headstrong girl has been up to lately."
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