Gielne N.

Zenkei's Kaijo

Hijikata Toshizo

Senkei's deputy Chairman of the Rulers

STAND BY YOU

“Since the day I first met you.

You're so striking that I can't ignore you.

I want to get to know you, I want to talk to you, I want to get close and say “You are so interesting” is the feeling that arises in my heart… Until today, you have never left my attention. You are still someone I really want to get to know. More and more, I want to learn about you without end.”

(It's important, it's important)

(The most important person in the world)

(More than everything)

(It's true that meeting you is my greatest happiness.)

(As long as we have each other)

Is there a time when we can have each other...?

It's like a question that doesn't need an answer...but actually it's a question that really wants an answer.

Emotion of love but you never say you live me 

It’salways been about me, myself, and i

Ithought relationships were nothing but a waste of time

Inever wanted to be anybody’s other half wouldn’t last

Iwas happy 

Why...even though The sky looks so bright Looking at it makes you feel good even.

But then why?

Why am I so different? Compared to the sky? As a result, I looked dull and colorless and didn't feel refreshed at all. But that's probably because I... acted on my own.

I don't have any friends that I would call close or close friends. I don't have close acquaintances who are just enough to help or to listen when I have a problem...I don't have any of these people, I really never have.

But it doesn't mean that there aren't people I know. But if there is, it's like there isn't any. How did I get to be like this? Sigh... I've had to carry everything alone until now. To be honest, I feel extremely discouraged and bored with my empty life. Until I couldn't really see anything like this. Tired of anything?

Who never had a single wish fulfilled...even if it was just a small matter. I've never been able to experience that feeling until I had to tell myself... Enough with everything I expected... I'll leave it with this bright sky and go far away... As far away as I can.

At Zenkei

“Minamoto-san.”

“Ah... Toshi-kun, the matter I entrusted to you to take care of is finished, right?”

“Yes, about that... Minamoto-san, don't worry, I can handle it. No problem.”

“Um...then that's good. Thank you very much, Toshi-kun. You must be quite tired..."

"No, it's not that serious at all."

“However, I really have to thank you.”

“I'm pleased.”

“The rest...bring them here.”

"yes"

“Um...I'll wait...”

“Don't worry. I will take care of it as quickly as possible.”

"Um...I trust Toshi-kun...please help me."

"Yes." When the conversation was finished, he excused himself to go do his assigned duties....As for the destination, that was....various matters. A lot is about to happen here...

At the commercial street in the heart of Tokyo...

“Hello, Mom?”

“G, I'm sorry.”

"understand..."

“It's not like that...why?”

“So I told you already. And what else is this?”

“Never mind that, that's all...Have you eaten yet?”

“Yes, just like this.”

“......Toot, toot, toot.”

“Sigh.....ah.” Someone sighed heavily as soon as the other party was free too late. Her face and eyes said that she was very tired and upset...from the phone conversation just now. But within a minute, she had changed back to her usual calm mood... but her onyx eyes couldn't hide the incomprehensible sadness that she felt.

She looked at her mobile phone again, considering it...for a moment. She gave up and put it in the inside pocket of the suit she was wearing. Before taking a deep breath Then he walked forward steadily. without a definite goal

She keeps walking. Like that without paying attention to anything around you until someone's mysterious hand appeared? came and grabbed her wrist until she had to flinch...in shock And without waiting, she quickly flicked her wrist together. and hurriedly turned around to look at the cause with suspicion

But...the first second she saw the cause, she stopped. Suddenly...incredibly sudden. Oh my God... am I drunk in mid-air? Please tell me. This man standing in front of me wasn't an illusion or something just a figment of my imagination, right?

He was tall like a model... His thin, beautiful black hair was cut short to fit his slender face. White skin, smooth and clear, pleasing to the touch (even a woman like me would be embarrassed). Sharp, dark gray eyes that are attractive.. The nose is high and beautiful... Small, chest-shaped lips that look like they're smiling are very charming. He wore a long white coat with navy blue stripes.

Inside is a black shirt and black slacks. and black polished leather shoes

White outside, black inside. That is how tall men dress. The appearance is as described. In short...super perfect!

What kind of crazy person can be so handsome and good-looking and flawless? The more he smiled at me like this, the more adorable he looked...so gentle and friendly. So this guy, yay!! What kind of crazy person can make other people fall in love from the first time they meet like this!

...But this is...the truth(?)...is it the truth? Or am I really dreaming in mid-air????

How is it exactly... Oh...that's definitely crazy. We...I suspect that we'll definitely be stressed out and thinking a lot of weird and crazy things lately. In a place like this, there will be (handsome) people like this. Walking around isn't anything unusual. Well, this is a famous shopping area in Tokyo (high-society area as well). But what's strange...is that...

Why is this man here and more importantly...why did he hold my arm just now? He and I shouldn't have known each other at all... while I was still arguing with my own various thoughts. He called me to bring my mind back to the present in front of me again.

“Sir, sir...can you hear me?” he said to me with a very gentle and polite smile.

“Ah...huh? Are you talking to me?” I said confused, each one excited because of his smile.

ATTACK!!!

“Yes...I have called you many times. But you don't seem to hear me at all. I'm sorry for startling you just now.” He explained while politely apologizing to me.

“Oh...so? I'm sorry, then. I was just thinking about something...So, do you have any business with me?" I asked further.

"Yes...my name is Hijikata Toshizo. Nice to meet you." He formally introduced himself to me.

“Eh?...Oh, I'm...Gi...Elne Mynia. Nice to meet you as well.” I introduced myself to him, confused. (What's confusing???)

“Gielne Mainia, that's a cute name,” he said, smiling.

“So...thank you for watching. You...Hijikata Toshizo.” I'm still confused by this situation...not understanding anything...

"You can just call me Toshi. It's probably easier to address me like this...and besides, I think the two of us are probably about the same age. Am I right?" He said to me like, People who know each other like that. But I...like this...it's strangely exciting??

"Uh...like that..."

“Haha, I just… think so.” He continued to speak softly and smile at me as friendly as before.

“...Oh, Toshi...Toshi, that is...yeah,” I said, speechless, daring to ask him directly. For what reason? Why did he come and get to know me? A person like me shouldn't have anything to interest him at all... Look. I have nothing compared to him...literally nothing. Thinking about it, I felt sad and depressed.

But it's really strange. Why? Why? Why did he suddenly come and talk to me like this? Or...are they a scammer...hey...that's crazy. He's too good looking for that. But even if that were true, I wouldn't have anything to trick him into.

but...

So what's the reason or...is he interested in me...building...lap...huh? This one is even crazier (but deep inside I secretly hope). I don't want to think about myself that much. It's true...yes, I'm not beautiful at all. that can attract or make people handsome Like an angel like him could take any interest in me...nothing at all. The appearance is really homely.

There was no reason why someone as handsome and gentle as him would be interested. Even just dreaming is hard to see...believe it or not. But then what is the reason...the reason that he had to get to know me like this...???

“Uh... that is... uh,” I was stunned.

“You don't have to say it, I understand very well. Let's take it like this. You go somewhere with me. And...everything you're wondering about...you'll definitely have the answer.” He's inviting me to go with him, right?

“Eh?! What....went...with you...why?” I thought it was strange. I'm starting to distrust it.

“Yes, actually. I came here to pick you up, Gielne Mynia,” he said in a more serious tone than before.

"yes?"

“My car is parked over there,” he said, pointing his slender finger behind him. (Where he had walked before) about ten meters, probably. There was a black sports car.

Audi (Audi R8)

parked

“..." I looked after him and felt even more apprehensive.

“Gielne,” he called out to me again in a calm, serious tone.

“Uh...uh?” I was startled when I heard him say my name (I was a little nervous).

“Let's go,” he said, smiling slightly at my strange expression.

“Okay...go? Where are you going...?” I continued to cautiously ask him again.

“Um...is that so? Now, you don't have to be afraid of me. I promise, I'm not thinking ill of Gielne. Of course, you can trust me." We've never known each other.)

“..." I stared at his face carefully without saying anything.

“Trust me, Gielne, I really mean it,” he repeated with a serious look in his eyes. Looks trustworthy

“But I...should have gotten to know you just now...” How could I dare to go crazy with you so easily?

“..." Seeing that I also looked serious, he remained silent and waited patiently for me to speak.

“Suddenly having me go with you...it seems strange, right?” I reasoned.

“Ah...Yes, I understand this matter. But...anyway, I really have to let Gielne go with me because..." He stopped there and stared into my eyes steadily as if he wanted to convey something important. It's like I'm begging you. I'm really saying this. Believe me.

"Uh..." I'm going crazy. I was born to have a (handsome) man stare into my eyes as if he wanted to hypnotize me. I'm sorry, but the more I look, the more I'm fascinated...damn, I'm about to melt...

“Come with me,” he said simply, but right now…I could barely stand. He is drugging me......tempting me to follow him.

“Sigh...oh, I'll try to believe you...fine.” I agreed with him like a unconscious person. Damn it, I must be going crazy.

“Thank you. I won't disappoint you,” he admitted simply with his heart-melting smile.

"..." Sigh...death or death. Anyway, I agreed...sigh.

“Then let's go,” he said before comfortably leading me to his car.

Zenkei Mansion

A black luxury sports car was slowly driving towards the mansion. It was as if he wanted to let the passengers in the car admire the beautiful scenery, whether it was a small garden, a flower garden, a fountain, etc., that were beautifully arranged like a paradise between the wide space on both sides in front. Of a mansion (or a palace, for sure)? A huge mansion (

It was truly as big as a palace. It's a Roman style but has a Japanese touch that blends perfectly together. The details came out very interesting. Loei (very livable) inside is decorated very luxuriously and high class. But this place seems to be very strict because from the front entrance to the mansion there are guards... well.

Actually, would it be cheaper for me to call it a gatekeeper card?

It's like they all wear uniforms (white coats and black pants with cool designs). It's a bit fantasy-like. Looking at it, it's like a cool soldier in an anime cartoon.) And there were probably six or seven people there. You could see it (there were a lot of them). But the more you entered the mansion, The more I have to say... is there more than this?

Is this the palace or the military?) But it's not like there are only those who wear uniforms... all of them. In fact, inside this mansion, there are still... maybe they're called maids? Well, they're all wearing maid outfits...that's probably right.

But even though it seems like there are a lot of personnel here, it's true. They lived together in a well-ordered manner. (Praise) You and I who lived in various places where Mr. Toshi and I passed by, we all paid respects to Mr. Toshi. A humble person too. (Who exactly are you, Mr. Toshi?)

I tried to act calm. Follow him carefully. But it doesn't mean that I won't feel anything. Actually, I felt both scared, excited, nervous, and also really tense right now.

But you have to pretend to be calm. And try to relax your mind so as not to worry yourself more. And I would have to thank Mr. Toshi as well. He kept turning around and smiling sweetly (cutely) at me all the way. You probably know I must be worried. So I turned around and smiled instead of saying, 'It's okay.'

Since he and I rode together until here We didn't really talk much. But he was very comfortable with me.

...and then we reached our destination.

The place he brought me to was on the top floor of the mansion...it seemed like someone's personal space (at first I thought it was Mr. Toshi's room). If he hadn't asked the owner of the room for permission, first)

"Minamoto-san, I'm Hijikata Toshizo," he said.

"..." There was no response from the people inside. But...the large door in front of the room slowly opened until the view (the conditions inside the room) was revealed instead of permission, with a man in uniform opening the door. He smiled and led me inside.

Inside the large room, it is decorated simply with colors that are easy on the eyes, not emphasizing luxury, but still look good. Made in two layers Above are many bookcase shelves. Below where he and I were standing was a work desk with its back facing a large window (where you could see the view below in front of the mansion).

There is also a sofa for guests. And on the other side, there was another door...but before I could take a closer look (again), a voice sounded.

“Welcome to battle, Zenkei, my daughter.” His soft, low voice sounded powerful yet gentle. Of a forty-five year old man (but his face looked like he was in his early thirties) who should have gotten up from his office chair with his back to us just a moment ago and suddenly walked in front of me and said, 'Welcome to fight, Zenkei, my daughter', is it confusing me?

Not acting right at all Look at this man. Good looking, good complexion, tall, black hair, blue eyes, wearing frameless eyeglasses. Wearing a white suit, but the shirt and tie are black inside, but overall, he looks very handsome and intimidating.

Wait, what am I even thinking about with this person??? Hmm...I feel like what you said just now makes me suspicious...oh....Oh, that's right. You said my daughter. That's right. That's right. My daughter. What??? What do you want about your daughter?

"...Oh, I'm sorry. I think I must have misheard something wrong..." I tried to ask for a reason.

“You're going to ask me, Why do you call me your daughter like that?” he said knowingly.

“Yes.” I nodded.

“I am Minamoto Senkei, the sixth generation head of the Zenkei Clan,” he introduced himself in a calm, rather serious tone. Until I started to feel more tense than before.

“Zenkei...Leader...???” I repeated what I had heard in my blind mind. Because I don't understand.

"I'm not being shy. I let Toshi-kun bring you here because I chose you to be my heir." The leader... spoke to me as if it were a normal matter.

"yes? What do you mean?” I asked confused. Because I couldn't process things in time.

“Just like I said. I mean, I'm going to take you in as my daughter. Do you understand yet?”

“It's...daughter!!!” I cried again in shock. When the brain begins to process things,

“Yes, daughter...my daughter Toshi-kun, how is this daughter of mine cute?” After that, he turned to ask Mr. Toshi who was standing next to me instead. Oh... what is this? ?? It's going to get really crazy.

“Yes, she is very cute. Minamoto-san.” And what was that? Mr. Toshi answered with such a joyful look..what was it?

“..." I looked at the two of them incomprehensibly. My head was filled with many doubts.

“It's better like this... Takani-kun...” The leader called a young man standing at the door to him and whispered something... and the young man's name was Taka. Ni walked out of the room.

Moments later, in the room of Clan Patriarch Zenkei

Knock Knock Knock The sound of knocking on the door in front of the room sounded along with the name of the person knocking on the door.

“Natsume Takani,” he introduced himself. The leader acknowledged this and nodded to the other young man standing. Around the door, open the door to let him in. (Did you see that? It's very strict here.)

“Please come this way.” The leader stood up to welcome those entering the room. And Mr. Toshi himself rose to receive it as well. I looked at the two of them confusedly. Because I had a strange curiosity. Why did these two people get up to welcome the big guest? (I remember the person who called out their names just now.

He should probably be the same person who was ordered to do something by the leader earlier...right? So what is this? When I came back, I was greeted so well like this...honestly, I was really confused.) So I didn't let myself wonder any more. So he got up and turned around to look at them so that it might become clear..

               “...o.O! ”

Amen. As soon as I saw the (real) visitor, I was almost shocked! What will happen? That's because the two new people, a man and a woman, are my biological father and mother. Hey, that's crazy. Why? Why are my parents here?????

“Ji/Ji-chan,” Mom and Dad called my name in unison in shock.

“Dad...Mom, how did you get here?” I asked them, completely confused and unexpected.

“Well...” Before my mother could continue speaking. The leader interrupted first.

“Kaem, we will all have answers. But we have to sit and talk nicely. Here first,” the leader kindly told my parents to come and sit at the sofa table together.

“Alright, now there are no further problems,” the leader said when everything settled down.

“If you want me, I don't have any objection.” Mother turned to me with a face full of a gentle smile. But I still noticed that deep in my mother's eyes, there was still quite a bit of sadness and concern for me.

“...Mom,” I had tears in my eyes because I felt no different from my mother at all.

“I am pleased with your retirement. No matter what, I will always be by your side, remember that, child.” Father gently caressed my head in comfort.

“...Dad.” This time I burst into tears and couldn't hold back any longer. Dad pulled me in and hugged him to his chest. Then Mother bent down and fell on my back. Mother cries softly His tears streamed down my back until it was soaked. I feel love beyond measure that you two have given me.

I, too, love and care about these two a lot. And I had to be stubborn in order to preserve you.

“Dad...Mom...G No matter what, Mom and Dad are the people that G loves and respects the most,” I said again.

“Yes, child,” Mother answered after returning to sitting as if walking.

“..." Father nodded and set me free.

“Leader.” When I regained my composure, I turned to speak to the Leader again.

“...Come on, Noo Ji.” The leader gave me a small smile. Kindly take care of him.

“Can I be your daughter?” I humbly asked.

"With the greatest of pleasure, my daughter...come here. Come close to me. I have something for you," he said gently, proudly welcoming me with open arms.

“Yes, Father…” I answered and approached him closer. As you ordered easily He hugged me softly. as a welcome Then he took out a small square black velvet box. The empty space on the guest table was earlier and he came up and gave it to me on purpose.

“...What is it?” I asked curiously.

“Open it and take a look,” he said softly with a warm smile.

“Yes,” I answered slowly. Open it and look slowly. Carefully, as if afraid that the contents inside would be damaged if I wasn't careful.

As soon as I opened it, the items inside immediately shone brightly against the light outside.

...and that thing is....

....ring....

“This is the Senkei Ring, a ring that is the symbol of the Senkei clan head that has been passed down from the first generation to the current father.

But right now, the father who is the leader of the sixth generation Zenkei will give it to Gielne, your daughter who will become the leader of the seventh generation of the Zenkei family. Please accept it, Gielne.

Because now you are Gielne N, the complete head of the Zenkei family.” He said formally once again as he handed the token ring to me. And in that moment I felt as if a great weight had come down on me and completely bound me. And I must be able to move forward alone as well.

H

After two years later....(Zenkei Special Institute)

“This is too much, Matsumiya.” Gen Ichinose, a member of the First Division, spoke harshly. spoke up angrily

“Gen...you should calm down first.” Kakishima Keisuke, a member of the First Division. Gen's close friend rushed in to stop him.

“I can't keep calm, Kei,” Gen turned to Keisuke.

"Let's cool down first." Keisuke tried to stop the situation.

“Those herbivores...are weak after all,” Matsumiya Kyo, the opposing party, said simply. But it made the other party even more angry.

“Kyo, what did you say?!” This time, Keisuke even criticized Kyo's words for his tendency to say sarcastic things (like insulting words) to others in displeasure.

“What are you going to do about it?!” Gen started to take up the matter again.

“I don't like using force...it's nonsense,” Kyo said quietly, but it made the other party even more angry.

“Matsumiya Kyo!” Gen said in a restrained voice.

"Thank you...for the honor of calling me by my name." Kyo said in a warm, golden tone, which only made Gen angrier.

“Hey, look at that guy,” said Izaru, another friend of Gen's, starting to feel displeased with Matsumiya Kyo's expression.

“You don't speak hotly,” Gen said with a smile.

"I guess if you don't have anything of substance...I'll have to excuse myself first," Kyo said nonchalantly. The group in front of them led by Gen Ichinose.

“Are you trying to escape me, Matsumiya Kyo?!” Gen said seriously.

“What other needs do I have? Since the matter is so nonsensical...” Before Kyo could finish his sentence, Gen interrupted him.

“Nonsense, nonsense, are you saying that what I said to you is nonsense, Matsumiya Kyo!” Gen said in disbelief.

"Isn't it like that?...Nonsense," Kyo said disgustedly.

"Matsumi ya Kyo," Gen clenched his fists in anger at Kyo's ignorant expression.

“I already told you. I don't like the use of force,” Kyo repeated as he calmly looked at Gen's hand clenched into a fist that made his blood flow.

“You…” Gen stared at Kyo sternly.

"I understand, Gen Ichinose," Kyo said quietly.

"..." Gen remained silent and stared at Kyo in anger.

“I can go now,” Kyo said again when he saw that Gen wouldn't say anything to him anymore and walked out.

“Huh!” Gen made a nasal sound when he saw Kyo walk through the door of the room angrily.

"Calm down, Gen." Keisuke patted Gen's shoulder gently in encouragement.

"..." Gen fell worrisomely silent.

"Gen," Keisuke tried to call out the warning again.

"I'm going to the practice room," Gen said casually to Keisuke.

"Okay," Keisuke responded understandingly.

"Thank you, K..." Gen said in a tired voice.

“Well, you're my friend. Anyway, I have to understand you..." Keisuke replied understandingly.... And during that time...

Rrrrr…Rrrrr…Rrr……..!

Someone's phone suddenly rang.

"Um, what's up... Hijikata?" Kaijo En (Zenkei's leader girl)'s calm voice answered the phone. At the front door of the classroom where they were having an argument (just moments ago) was Aang.

"....." end of the line

“Now? It's in room...second year A," she said in a calm voice, replying to the person on the line. But his eyes were staring at all the people in the room in an eerie way. I just look at them in a normal way. It's me (but it's not normal for them right now)(Am I going to get killed? Ho...

TTOTT)

"....." at the end of the line

“Um...Alright.” She continued to look at them indifferently.

"....." end of the line

"okay …

Bye”

She let out a small smile. After the line is empty... It was a very charming smile. For those who have seen it...but right now it's not. Not very much. So for them in the room right now

...Gen and Keisuke, everyone in the room stood silently. Seeing that she had walked into the room and stopped in front of the teacher's desk, and stared at them one by one With a look in her eyes that no one could know the inner thoughts she was thinking. Until they began to feel goosebumps.

Until they had to bow their heads together and feel guilty (actually they were afraid of having to meet her eyes... What kind of person is beautiful but terrifying? (Weird???)

“Ah...uh...ka...kaijo...yes,” they called out in trembling voices. Speak boldly and be afraid (I don't know what to be afraid of)

“Oh, has it been a long time? Kaijo...” they tried to ask as if they couldn't believe what they were seeing.

"Uh... Kaijo, that's us..." Gen tried to explain.

"Never mind...I just happened to be passing by," she said simply. It's like you don't care about anything.

“Kaijou...we are truly sorry!!!” They apologized and bowed their heads to me in remorse.

"That's enough..." She continued to speak quietly.

"Kaijou..." Keisuke was still trying to explain.

“I won't repeat myself too many times, Kakishima Keisuke,” she interrupted this time in a stern tone to accommodate everyone in the room. Really understood what she wanted to convey...

“..." And it worked. They all immediately fell silent. And no one dared to say anything again.

Wave...n!

The sound of the door opening in front of the room sounded again. Along with the tall and slender figure of Hijikata Toshizo, the deputy of Senkei (Chairman of the Rulers), who everyone respects and is afraid of.

“Kaijō,” he called out to her as soon as he opened the door.

“Second-sama!!!” Then the entire group was startled once again when they saw Toshi (Hijikata Toshizo) enter the room. (God...apart from Kaijo Will there still be a deputy coming here? ㅠㅇㅠ)

“Eh???” Toshi looked puzzled and began to wonder. Wondering about the atmosphere and reactions of other people in the room.

"Hijikata, let's go," she said, cutting her off, not wanting to make a long story.

“Ah, um...let's go.” Toshi followed easily as usual.

And then both of them They all walked out of the room that had almost become a punishment field a moment ago without paying any attention. It was as if nothing had ever happened there at all. And of course, when everything went like that It would definitely be good for the second-year A students, like Gen Ichinose, who had almost been paroled. (You've survived, kids.)

The two of them, Gielne N and Hijikata Toshizo, were the two of them walking down from the school building. Until coming out to the parking lot without any conversation. Aside from the smile that Toshi kept sending her every time she turned to look at her.

And when they walked up to Toshi's car that was parked. Toshi then asked her:

“There seems to be something going on in the room.” He asked knowingly and guessing the situation.

"really? It's fine...nothing,” she replied in a calm voice, trying to get him to ignore it.

“Shouldn't you be asking more?” He then understood what she meant.

“I'm hungry. Let's go get something to eat,” she suggested, changing the subject.

"Understood, Kaijo." He immediately stopped asking. Because he knows that if she doesn't want Or that you don't want to say anything? Even if you ask, it's useless. So he turned to tease her instead. By calling her by her title It was something that she really didn't like if he called her that. When we're alone together like this, huh.

“Don't say things like that,” I said harshly and rolled my eyes at him.

"No, please... Kaijo..." Toshi was still the same Toshi, the one who teased Toshi.

"Hijikata Toshizo," she emphasized, calling his name in a calm tone that Bon said. Now she's starting to get really angry. That's why he agreed to stop teasing him.

"Yes, I'm not teasing anymore. I'm sorry," he said in a slightly pleading manner. (This Toshi is...too cute.)

"You're so...huh." And she still lost to his childish pleading like that every time, hehe...

“Yes.” He smiled widely and raised his hand to rest on her small head. And gently and lovingly

“Shit, come on, I don't want to talk to you.” She slapped his warm hand away. Then quickly cut the matter short by escaping into the car before him. ...for fear that he would see that she was blushing.

“...Who said that? I see...you can't hide it from me. Ah...really cute.” I said softly to myself. After she fled and sat in the car

"this! Toshi, are you going? If you don't go, take the car keys. I can just drive myself.” She opened the car door and asked him. Seeing that he still stood there and refused to get in the car.

“Eh? yes? How can I...I'll get into the car right now~~B” With that, he quickly walked around and got into the car on the other side. And then immediately started the engine and drove off without me having to tell him again. (It must be like this)

Coffee Cafe....

“Tomorrow afternoon I will have to travel to Italy for the confederation meeting…for a few days,” Toshi said grudgingly.

"Don't worry about me," I told him understandingly.

“No...um...or should N come with me?” he offered.

“Are you going with me?” I looked startled when I heard him say that.

“Oh...what is it? I don't think you have to look like that." He said a little sadly.

"No, I don't want to be a burden to you," I said.

"What are you talking about? I've never seen N be a burden." He said seriously in a stern voice.

"Well, you're going to work...I just..." I didn't have a chance to say anything else before he interrupted me.

"I understand..." he trailed off in a stern voice.

“Toshi, it's me...” I felt guilty as soon as he cut me off like that.

Why? ...He looked sad, as if disappointed and hurt that I rejected him. Sigh...I don't feel good like this.

“Um...I think we should go back...it's already very cold.” He spoke again quietly after the two of us sat in silence, no one speaking for nearly ten minutes.

"Oh, really, let's go back." I answered him. And we immediately left the cafe.

 [Zenkei Institute]

“Senkei.

institute”

It's a protection unit teaching institute. (Senkei Special Forces) is a secret organization that develops special personnel to serve as a unit to protect global society. Here, children from all over the world are selected to become trainees at the Zenkei Academy. And this institution does not limit the criteria for separating students according to the age of each grade.

But it will be divided according to the criteria of ability (level) in each person as to which rank and which unit they should be in. Senkei will have a total of 8 guard units, and each unit will have different duties, namely... .

1 unit of command or enforcer

2 secret units

3 punishment units

4 news drum units (ambassadors)

5 Development Research Unit

6 combat units

7 nursing units

8 nutrition units

I, Gielne N, are the current leader (kaijo) of Zenkei.

“Senkei.

institute”

Every person or personnel of Zenkei will be a special person with outstanding abilities and strength. And all the Guard units are very strong. Let's just say that the Special Protection Unit, Zenkei, is a place for people who think differently than outsiders (meaning people who aren't in Zenkei). End.

I came to Zenkei Mansion two years ago. Since Father (Minamoto Senkei) sent Hijikata Toshizo (Toshi) to pick me up and asked me from my father and mother to be their daughter. To make me the successor of the family (Senkei's heir) with the implication that everything belongs to the Sentei family.

I must inherit everything of Zenkei with legal rights. I felt like I was walking in a dream that was real... I really couldn't believe that my life had suddenly changed from a movie to a movie, like a drama or a novel.

Previously, I thought I have been abandoned and will have no existence. (meaning defeated until there is nothing left and hopeless from everything) and bowed my head to the darkness that was overtaking my soul until I could no longer see any light.

But as my soul descended into darkness and all hope was lost It was sparked when the warm hand of a strange man named Hijikata Toshizo (Toshi) grabbed me. And a bright light dawned on me again.

When I became the lightning heir to Senkei (one of the country's most powerful and influential families), even I didn't want to believe it. But you have to believe it. That one day I went from being an extremely ordinary teal bird to a swan that was too graceful and precious to compare with (wonderful). Well, let's conclude that now I am an important person to Senkei.

And of course, my lifestyle had to change a lot from before. But it has changed for the better...

The word "heir" sounds like something very important, right? Yes, that's how it is. And being the heir of Senkei must also be very important because Senkei is the family that leads the special forces. Also known as the Special Guardians, Zenkei is a private organization but is always ready to help the government in times of need.

For this reason, I, the heir, must receive special care. But even though I became the leader of Zenkei, there were no regulations or rules. There must be special observance aside from assuming the position and inheriting everything of Senkei from my father, Leader Minamoto, according to law. As for other matters

Besides that, I can do whatever I want. Father loves and loves me very much. He was a kind, gentle person who cared a lot about me. Even though he hasn't been around to take care of me much himself. But he didn't forget to give orders to everyone in the mansion and in Senkei, especially Hijikata Toshizo (Toshi).

Always take care of me and help me with everything. Regardless of what I want or not, I have to follow everything because I am the heir and leader of Zenkei. The daughter of Leader Minamoto, who holds the position of president (kaijo) of Senkei), I am very happy.

With the new life I've received from Father...even though it's a task that seems a bit overwhelming to me...I'll do my best. People never stop walking. If this place where we are walking is not the place where we should stop...Father Minamoto, Ji, thank you father from Ji's heart once again.

that gave G a happy new life

And everything in my life That I've been smiling and enjoying until today... Everything is starting to change. Because today has arrived...the day when I will have to fully act as Zenkei's leader.

“N…” Toshi called me in a concerned tone.

"..." I remained silent and did not respond with any expression.

“Please stop,” he begged.

“...Go away,” I said in a calm and cold voice.

“Please, N,” he said again. Before hugging me tightly

“Let go of me, Toshi…” I was a little shocked that he hugged me like this. But there's no stopping me

“Please don't go, please don't go,” he begged earnestly.

“Toshi, I know how you feel. But I won't be able to do as you ask.” I tried to say stubbornly.

"ligament..."

“Sorry to have to do this to you...Toshi.” I said before using my strength and speed to push him away, in the blink of an eye I was able to flip onto his back and use my arms to block him. Not to resist Before hurriedly covering him with a blanket of sleeping pills, drugging him...then he didn't even have time to respond and was easily defeated by me.

In fact, he just didn't think that I would dare to do this to him and was careless. (Because seriously, he's much better than me.)

"..." He completely fainted.

“Sigh...I'm sorry, I'm so sorry, Toshi...” I spoke again when I was sure he had indeed passed out. before rushing out of the room Parked the car and drove away quickly.

For the past two years I have been the heir to Zenkei. I learned a lot of knowledge about various things, whether it be about management or anything. I studied it until I was able to pass every step of the exam without interruption. As for what I'm very skilled at, combat, I can make everyone proudly accept me as their leader... let's end this for now.

It was as if he had stopped at a deep abyss, his whole body was soaked in red blood. A body that has been through a lot of fighting Until I was exhausted and almost had no strength to continue walking. His body slowly sank to the bloody ground, his black eyes were blank, staring at the sword that was covered in a lot of blood... His right hand that had once held the sword held it tightly. Slowly starting to loosen up...

Crank...

Finally, her blood-soaked hand fell off the sword...the sword that was her only weapon. She has used it to fight against many enemies. Until she was nearly exhausted, but she was able to win with dignity.

She slowly closed her eyes...tired and wanting to rest.

“It's over, it's over,” she said quietly to herself.

Building, building, building

“Yes, it's over.” Toshi approached her slowly with a calm expression. that did not indicate any of his feelings like usual

“I... made you... angry,” she whispered to the confidant who walked in and stood in front of her with difficulty as the poison from the many wounds from the battle began to hit her more heavily. continuously

“It's all over,” Toshi said in a cold, frightening voice. Having seen the terrible condition of his significant other right now, Toshi clenched his fists tightly before slowly closing his eyes, breathing in slowly to suppress his anger, and then he leaned down. He first supported her weak body to stand up, then he gently scooped up her severe body and held it close to his chest...

She opened her eyes to meet Toshi's eyes, who was staring at her with pained eyes, and she looked at him with guilt and apologetic eyes before saying what she was feeling right now, "Sorry."

“It hurts a lot,” he said as he started walking away from the place.

“It is not necessary for you to fight alone like this.”

“It is too risky and dangerous.”

“But I am the leader…” With the honor and dignity of Zenkei's leader Even if you have to exchange it with your life. She would not allow everyone in her care to be put into a risky and bloody war... like she had to face and fight against before!

“As a leader, you have to protect your own life more than anyone else,” he said in a stern voice, as if criticizing her for what she had decided to do. That it was something that should not be done at all. “What if it happened that I made a mistake? If you make a mistake, what will happen to everyone in Zenkei? And I...what would happen if I lost you?”

Toshi's voice began to tremble because of the pain he felt inside as he said that last sentence. "Don't you miss me at all, N?"

“Toshi...” because he kept thinking that it would be okay if he sacrificed his life in this battle. She always thought like this. Without her...Senkei still has Hijikata Toshizo to take care of everything for her very well. And of course, if he were to take over the leadership position in her place. Everyone in Zenkei definitely had no objections.

Because I keep thinking like that, thinking like that! Now I've just come to my senses. Think about it...feel guilty that everything you thought was wrong.

“N,” he called out in a pleading voice, stopping his steps as he walked. He turned his head and looked at her with serious eyes and continued, “You are a leader who is like a pillar. It is like stretching the hearts of everyone in Zenkei...and above all else. you are my heart You know, right?”

“Toshi...” Her heart felt like it was being squeezed harder every time she met his deeply meaningful eyes.

“It's okay... Ji, you don't have to answer it. I just want Ji to know how I feel about Ji.” And Toshi turned back into the old Toshi. The person who always sends a gentle smile to N no matter what happens.

"thank you"

To be continued.

Gielne N.

Zenkei's Kaijo

Hijikata Toshizo

Senkei's deputy Chairman of the Rulers