Tokyo Wingman King

Asama looked at the girl whose posture was a little strange, but whose kimono was meticulously trimmed.

The inner layer of the belt was adorned with a vermilion ribbon, and the snow-white crepe silk collar of the robe was without a single wrinkle.

The red threads of the spider lilies blooming in the garden of Kujo House were reproduced on the white silk of the girl's kimono.

Beneath the expensive red and white kimono, it appeared that no other clothing was worn.
It is very much in line with tradition.

However, her slightly curly, shoulder-length blonde hair was not styled in an updo, which violated the traditional kimono rule that the neck must be exposed.

This half-traditional, half-casual approach is quite in line with the stereotype of the Kujo family among the nobles—that they have forgotten their roots.

"It's alright, I just arrived myself. Miss Yuuki Yuria, right?"

The name Julia comes from the feminine form of the Latin word Iulia-Julius. It is pronounced Julia in English, but Yulia in German and Russian. It is derived from Juliet in Romeo and Juliet, which is Julia's nickname. From this perspective, the Kujo family has quite a comprehensive approach to embracing European culture.

"Um"

After being stared at by Asama for a few seconds, the girl couldn't help but lower her head, tapping her two index fingers together and whispering,
"Am I dressed strangely? This is my first time wearing a kimono, so it might look a little odd."

Asama noticed that the girl had a slight stutter, wondering if it was due to nervousness or something she was born with.

“It’s not strange, it’s strange that Japanese people wear kimonos.”

Asama noticed something odd about how she walked over. He glanced at the girl's tabi socks and saw some dirt on the side of her right heel. Was she still not used to wearing clogs?

"Did you hurt your foot?"

Yuuki Yuria looked up in surprise, then quickly lowered her head back to her original position.
"Ah Fei, I'm so sorry you saw me looking so pathetic."

"Then let's sit down and chat."

Asama pointed to the pavilion not far away.

"Ah."

Asama took a few steps and realized that the girl hadn't followed.

"Want to go somewhere else?"

Asama turned around and asked.

His response was the creaking sound of the wooden clogs due to their slippery effect.

Yuria Yuuki, who was waving her hands repeatedly, suddenly lost her balance and fell into the pool. However, she stopped abruptly and was pulled back to the shore by a force, where she regained her footing on one leg.

Asama released his grip on the golden brown woven cord of the girl's kimono sash.

"Thank you, thank you, I'm very sorry."

"Can I still leave?"

"It might be difficult, I'm afraid."

The girl seemed to harbor a hint of expectation amidst her apology.

"You wait."

Asama summoned the servants of the Kujo family to treat Yuuki Yuria.

In the study of the guesthouse in the garden, the maids removed the girl's tabi socks, revealing her slightly swollen ankles.

It wasn't so serious that she couldn't walk; it's probably because she has a very low pain tolerance.
The maids sprayed some medicine on Yuuki Yuria, applied pain-relieving gel patches, and bandaged her up. Following Asama's instructions, they found a cane, placed a tea set on the table of the daybed where the girl was sitting, lit a pot of water with smokeless charcoal, and then hurriedly took their leave, as if deliberately creating more time for the two of them alone.

Asama sat down opposite the Luohan bed, looking at Yuuki Yuria across the table.

"Not good at wearing wooden clogs?"

"Hmm. This is also the first time I've heard that the Konoe family is very traditional."

“It’s fine not to wear clogs. Forcing yourself to do something unconventional is more harmful than going against tradition,” Asama said, looking at the girl’s golden hair.

The girl simply kept her head down, meekly agreeing.

Asama sized up this noblewoman who had no airs of nobility whatsoever, and his guard dropped considerably.

Perhaps I'm overthinking it; the two seemed more like socially awkward homebodies meeting up than fans meeting.

The guesthouse's study is not far from the pond. Outside the window, several dark-colored stink bugs darted away into the distance on the water's surface.

"By the way, Miss Yuuki, I'd like to confirm, what is Mr. Kujo's relationship to you?"

Asama, knowing full well the answer, asked the question.

"Yes, Father."

"So, the reason for continuing to use the surname Yuuki?"

"I'm used to it."

"So you only found out very late that your father's surname is Kujo?"

"I only found out about my father when I was in junior high school."

It seems that Yuuki Yuria is indeed an illegitimate child, not like some powerful figures who, out of guilt for not having time to care for their children, let them take their mother's surname as their second daughter.

Even members of the Five Regent Families themselves don't fully know the specific details about their children. This is because they don't need to be the subject of media attention from birth like members of the royal family.

Illegitimate children were extremely common among the five regent families, and even among other low-ranking old nobles in Japan. Trying to figure out exactly how many children the important figures had was as difficult as trying to figure out the number of malfunctioning vending machines on the streets of Japan.

This is also why the four heads of the family, Ichijo, Nijo, Kujo, and Takatsukasa, immediately accepted the fact that [Asama Shizumi was Konoe Takuma's son].

"Why do you ask that, Brother Asama?"

Yuuki Yuria, who was covering her feet with one hand, looked over with timid and uneasy eyes, as pitiful as a spider lily in the wind.

By the way, why doesn't he stutter when you address him directly?
Before junior high school, didn't your mother tell you who your father was?

"No, no."

What are your thoughts on this sudden addition of a father figure?

Yuuki Yuria tilted her head slightly, looking puzzled.
"How...how should we view him? A father is a father, isn't he?"

"Do you think his feelings for you are more love or more guilt? If you think my question is a bit presumptuous, you can choose not to answer it."

Yuuki Yuria was silent for a moment, then turned her small face away, pinched a strand of hair on her side, and asked softly.

"Brother Asama, do you also feel that we're somewhat in the same boat? Suddenly having a strange father figure by using an old surname or something?"

Should we completely treat him as the illegitimate son of the Konoe family?!
The lie woven by Konoe Takuma has been circulating for months and seems to have become a tacitly accepted truth.

"It seems you have a deep misunderstanding about me. Before meeting me in person, what kind of person was Asama Shizumi as you knew her?"

The water in the kettle had boiled, steam billowing out, and it seemed as if steam was rising from Yuuki Yuria's head as well. She glanced shyly at Asama, and said...

"Not just incredibly handsome, incredibly talented, and incredibly sexy?"

“Miss Yuki, as I just suggested, you don’t have to force yourself to wear geta (wooden clogs), and you don’t have to force yourself to say strange polite things.”

Yuuki Yuria slammed her hand on the table and stood up, but then sat down again in pain due to her foot injury.

"No, I'm not just being polite! Asama-nii-sama is truly very sexy! He's completely different from the Five Regiments Family I know! I've wanted to meet you for two months now. The movie you filmed at school was very interesting!"

So, it's that harmful movie again?
"And then there's your ninja-style parkour at the sports meet, your domineering high jump alone in the rain, your spiritual pressure as you toss and ravage your opponents in various situations, and the breathing technique you used before hitting a home run at school last week—all of it is incredibly sexy!!!"

So, this girl is a complete homebody?

"Where did you see these? Did Mr. Kujo give you the information?"

"No, no, I saw it on the [5A scenic area]'s Instagram and X accounts, it's a really great channel."

Yuuki Yuria couldn't help but give two thumbs up.

[5A Scenic Area] No other account on the entire internet has collected as much information about his dark past as this one.

If I kneel down before Phoenix Academy, will she delete this account?

"So, it seems you knew about me before Mr. Kujo arranged this meeting?"

Yuuki Yuria nodded vigorously and said earnestly.
"In the entire Kujo family, there is probably no one who doesn't know the name of Asama-nii-san. If it weren't for the fact that Asama-nii-san's information layering and protection work is so good, the whole of Japan would be bowing down to your sexiness."

"Information layering?"

Yuuki Yuria hurriedly waved her hand again.
"Didn't Asama-nii just ask me how I viewed my father? Whether it's atonement or true love, there's no doubt that my father treated me very well."

"What did Mr. Kujo tell you about today's meeting?"

"Father said that Brother Asama will take me to the banquet this week to meet people from other families." So that's what he said.

Asama shook his head.
"I'm sorry, I don't have time to go. I've already asked Mr. Kujo to find someone else."

"Is that so?"

Yuria Yuuki, who had just been in a state of extreme excitement, suddenly looked 10 degrees grayer.

"If the goal is to meet other people, the same applies to other situations."

"Really?!? Will Asama-nii-sama take me somewhere else?"

The gray-haired girl's face regained its rosy hue.

"It's not necessarily true that someone has to mentor you. Let's find out first, Ms. Yuuki, which school are you attending?"

"I'm not in school right now."

"Was a tutor arranged for you?"

Yuuki Yuria touched the back of her head.

"Haha, that's right."

He is clearly lying.

Once an otaku has money, will they become a complete NEET?

Have you attended any gatherings within the Kujo family before? Do you know these people?

Asama recited several names from the list provided by Takishima.

"I don't know this place. I've never heard of this kind of gathering before. It seems like a lot of trouble."

"Then why does it not seem troublesome this time? Is it because of Mr. Kujo's forceful order?"

The girl then touched her chest with her two index fingers, and said shyly,
"Because of Asama-nii-san, it would definitely not be possible without Asama-nii-san. Yes, that's right, Asama-nii-san's presence is essential if we are to go."

Yuuki Yuria kept repeating the incantation "[asama oniisama]" to herself, and then she let out a strange laugh at the end.

Asama felt a headache coming on.

Is the illegitimate daughter of the Kujo family really that weak-willed?
"But the reality is that I can't go."

"Then I have no reason to go."

"Wouldn't it be nice to get to know the other members of the Kujo family? Like, for example, Kujo Alice."

"Forget it. That kind of person is obviously a troublesome type."

Seeing the look of disgust on her face, Asama finally understood why Kujo Minari needed him to take care of the girl, instead of Kujo Alice.

Yuuki Yukina suddenly straightened up and stammered solemnly, as if taking an oath,
"Actually, I'm very content today. Meeting Asama-nii-sama was...so...happy."

"Thank you, Mr. Kujo. It seems he really cares about you."

"Um"

"Also, I still want to apologize to you. I had already informed Mr. Kujo that I couldn't make it, and Mr. Kujo probably wanted me to see you for the same reason."

"No, no! There's no need for you to apologize, Brother Asama."

“If Miss Yuki doesn’t want to go to that banquet, please explain it to Mr. Kujo. I believe he will understand.”

"it is good"

Asama stood up and nodded.

"Well, it's getting late, so I won't take up any more of your time. Goodbye."

"Asama-nii-sama!!!"

Yuuki Yuria also hurriedly stood up, almost falling to the ground again.

Asama grabbed the golden-brown waist rope again.

"Thank you."

"Is there anything else?"

Actually, I'd rather have the surname Konoe than Kujo.

Is that so?

"No, I don't want to be your sister."

The strange experience of being confessed to made it feel like she was confessing to someone else.

Let's try to get her to finish what she has to say.

"Then what do you want to be?"

"Your girlfriend."

"Miss Yuki, please allow me to decline. I have no intention of being in a relationship."

Yuuki Yuria, who looked like she was about to cry after being rejected, said seriously again,
"But I will not change my mind."

"That's your business. What you just said is a bit troubling. Why would you change your surname for that reason?"

Yuria Yuuki, standing on one leg, tapped her two index fingertips together again.

"Because the ultimate goal of a girlfriend isn't to become a wife."

Asama turned his back to the girl, sighed, and said,

"I am not surnamed Konoe, and I have no relation to the Konoe family whatsoever. I hope you will remember that."

"Okay."

Upon hearing Yuuki Yuria's reply, Asama left the guesthouse.

Ah ah ah ah ah!

What did I do?!

How could I have been so bewitched as to confess my feelings?!
I'd definitely be seen as an extremely, extremely, extremely weird person, right?

Yuuki Yuria covered her head and rolled around on the daybed.

Although Asama-nii rejected me, it didn't seem so harsh.
She didn't quite understand why there was a rumor that [Asama Shizusui became a master of facial expression management because he was an emotionless person].

The claim that there are no emotions involved is absolutely false information!
The cold rumors are true, but the gentle rumors are also true.

Asama-nii-sama has a magical way of speaking; he can embarrass people while also making their hearts flutter.

Many of the rumors about him seem contradictory, but when you actually meet him in person, you realize that they are all true.

Furthermore, behind his calm expression lay a deep-seated hatred for his family who had abandoned him for 16 years but then suddenly accepted him back.

No wonder so many people are wary of him.

That's great.

Asama-nii-sama truly lives up to his reputation as the most charismatic villain among all the nobles of Tokyo.

There's not much work lately, so I'm sure I'll have a good dream tonight!
Yuuki Yuria sat up, took out her phone from her handbag, and started typing away in her electronic diary.

Halfway through memorizing, the girl clutched her head and rolled around in agony.

I forgot to ask for their contact information!

I forgot to ask for a photo and autograph!
I forgot to make tea for Asama-nii-san, even though the tea was already brewed!

But I've never brewed tea before.
So embarrassing! So embarrassing! So embarrassing!
The bargaining chips used in the deal with my father have already been used up.

When will we meet again?

If only we could find out his secret practice location.

However, as the heir apparent of the Konoe family and the dignified tutor of the Five Imperial Guards, he was under too much protection, and no information could be found out at all.

The girl took out her phone and browsed through the photo albums on it.

"Asama-nii-sama, what's most captivating about you is your enigmatic nature." (End of Chapter)