My new wife discovered my past

It was Sakuraba Miki's turn to fight back.

Sakuraba-san grabbed it and said, "Saotome-sensei is Noriko's best friend, but she treats Watanabe-sensei like that time and time again. It's really eye-opening!"

Saotome quickly excused herself: "That was me in the past. I would never do that now!

"And please don't drag the topic into another topic, Sakuraba-san!"

"Sakuraba-san said that being with Watanabe was a consensual thing?" Saotome Hazuki looked as if she had heard some huge joke.

"Sakuraba-san, don't be so naive. You can't even tell yourself apart!

"How did Sakuraba-san manage not to laugh when he told such a joke so seriously?
"Or is it that Sakuraba-san looks down on Watanabe too much?

"Do you really think he would have any real feelings for a young girl like you? He is just..."

"That's enough!" Hoshimi Haruka suddenly spoke coldly, interrupting Hazuki Saotome's next words which might be even more harsh:

"Saotome, stop your self-righteous talk.

"You suddenly approached Miss Sakuraba to talk, it shouldn't just be to discuss such boring boudoir secrets, right?"

Saotome Hazuki was interrupted by Hoshimi Haruka, but she was not angry. Instead, she turned her criticism towards the two of them: "Yes, I am not here to discuss this with you.

"What I really want to ask is, have you two officially joined Watanabe Tetsuya's 'front' and become his trusted 'comrades'?"

Hoshimi Haruka and Sakuraba Miki looked at each other and did not answer immediately.

Saotome Hazuki looked at their acquiescent attitude, and the resentment and jealousy in her heart grew like weeds.

She took a deep breath, slowed down her tone, and even had a hint of pleading and weakness that she would never have in normal days:

“I know that I have done many things in the past that displeased Watanabe and made you dislike me.

“But this is a different time.

"Now everyone's goal is to help Watanabe get out of trouble and fight against the real enemies and evil women.

“I, Saotome Hazuki, may not be a good person, but I know how to judge the situation.

"I... really want to join you and become a true ally of Watanabe."

Saotome Hazuki's attitude made a 180-degree turn, almost catching them off guard.

Upon hearing this, Hoshimi Haruka merely raised her eyebrows, and said with a hint of amusement in her tone: "Oh? Teacher Saotome, have you... figured it out? Are you ready to give up the dark and join the light?"

"What do you mean by abandoning the dark and joining the light!" Saotome Hazuki was a little annoyed:
“I never intended to be an enemy of Watanabe!

“I just… I just used the wrong method!

"Now I have thought it through. Only by truly standing on Watanabe's side and helping him can I finally get what I want!"

"Why should we believe you?" Sakuraba Miki also asked coldly. She had not forgotten how this woman had plotted against Teacher Watanabe before.

"Just because... Just because I love Watanabe!" Saotome Hazuki said this almost through gritted teeth: "For him, I am willing to do anything!"

Hoshimi Haruka and Sakuraba Miki looked at each other again, and both saw a hint of relief in each other's eyes, but also a deeper vigilance.

Finally, it was Hoshimi Haruka who spoke, her tone still cold: "Saotome, you want to join our 'small group' and assist Brother Toru with us. We understand your feelings.

“It’s just that this matter is not decided by the two of us.

“You also know that it’s Brother Che who has the final say.

“Whether you can gain his approval and let him truly accept you is something only he can decide.

"The best we can do is not to cause trouble for you when you are fighting for it."

Sakuraba Miki also agreed, “Hoshimi Miko is right.

"We don't have any authority to make decisions for Mr. Watanabe."

What they said was like kicking the ball back to Saotome Hazuki, and also implied that they would not take the initiative to speak well of her.

When Saotome Hazuki heard this, the expression on her face changed several times.

She knew that although the two girls seemed to have made a firm statement, there was still room for maneuver. They just didn't want to give in easily and wanted to see her sincerity.

Thinking of this, Hazuki Saotome made up her mind and put on a nearly flattering smile:

"Sister Xiaoyao, Sister Yuji, I know I was wrong in the past and I have offended you so much.

"Sister, please, for the sake of our sincerity towards Watanabe, please say a few good words for me in front of him and ask him to give me a chance to make amends, okay?

"As long as you are willing to help, I, Saotome Hazuki...will agree to any condition!

"I give you a promise, an unlimited condition. No matter when you want to fulfill it, no matter what request you make, as long as it does not violate my bottom line and does not harm Watanabe's core interests, I will do everything I can to do it for you!"

Both Hoshimi Haruka and Sakuraba Miki saw a hint of surprise and embarrassment in each other's eyes.

This woman, Saotome Hazuki, is really flexible in order to achieve her goals. She can even offer conditions that are almost like a "body indenture".

They were indeed somewhat tempted, but they also knew that this matter was no trivial matter. However, as for Tetsuya Watanabe... it was hard to say.

Seeing that the two were still hesitating, Saotome Hazuki hardened her heart, her knees went weak, and she was actually going to kneel down in front of them on the spot and give way to them!

"Saotome! What are you doing?!" Hoshimi Haruka and Sakuraba Miki exclaimed at the same time and hurried forward to stop it.

But this time, Saotome Hazuki was determined, and her movements were incredibly fast. The two of them had no time to support her, and they had to watch her kneel down!

"Saotome! Are you crazy?!" Hoshimi Haruka was anxious and angry. She didn't want to accept such a gift from this woman!

"Sister Xiaoyao! Sister Yuji! Please! As long as you promise to help me this time... "I, Saotome Hazuki... can do anything!"

As Saotome spoke, she had a completely rogue attitude, and it was obvious that she was trying to force them to agree.

Hoshimi Haruka and Sakuraba Miki were flustered by her sudden action. They wanted to pull her up, but they couldn't pull her up from the seat she had deliberately bent.

With no other options, the two of them could only keep bowing to Saotome Hazuki in return, saying, "Saotome! You get up first! Let's talk it over!
"Don't be like this! We...we promised you!"

The last sentence, "I promise you," was almost blurted out out of desperation.

After saying that, Hoshimi Haruka and Sakuraba Miki looked at each other in annoyance, and then turned their backs at the same time, too lazy to look at Saotome Hazuki's "humble" appearance again.

When Saotome Hazuki heard that promise, a gleam of success immediately flashed in her eyes.

She no longer insisted and was helped up by the priestess who had been on standby beside her. Her face instantly regained that smiling and charming look as if nothing had happened. Where was the humility and despair from before?

Hoshimi Haruka and Sakuraba Miki sighed in their hearts at the same time, and saw deep helplessness in each other's eyes.

They knew that they were being tricked by the rogue woman named Saotome Hazuki.

"Let's make things clear first." Hoshimi Haruka turned around, looked at Saotome Hazuki, and said in a serious tone:
“We just promised to try our best to get you a chance in front of Brother Che.

"As for whether Brother Che will agree in the end, we can't guarantee it. Besides..."

She paused, stared at Saotome Hazuki sharply, and said word by word: "You'd better remember what you just said, you are willing to do anything to achieve your goal.

“But there is only one bottom line, you must never do anything to betray Brother Che physically or emotionally!

"Otherwise, there's no need for Brother Che to do anything, I will be the first one who won't let you go!"

Sakuraba Miki also nodded silently to show her agreement.

"Of course!" Saotome Hazuki nodded quickly with an extremely sincere smile on her face:
"Who doesn't know how sincere I am to Watanabe?

"Of course, the promises I made to you before are still valid. Apart from betraying Watanabe physically and emotionally, I will do my best to fulfill any other request you make as long as you ask!"

"Hmph, you'd better be like this." Xing Jianyao snorted coldly and said no more.

"Thank you! Thank you, Xiaoyao! And thank you, Yuji!" Saotome Hazuki seemed not to care at all, and just kept thanking her:
"As long as you are willing to help me speak well of Watanabe, that's enough! Really, I don't ask for more!"

The relieved expression on Saotome Hazuki's face and the determined gleam deep in her eyes made Hoshimi Haruka and Sakuraba Miki look at each other helplessly again.

This woman... is really difficult to deal with!
And Saotome Hazuki finally got what she wanted.

In other words, she used a nearly cheating method to force Hoshimi Haruka and Sakuraba Miki to give in and agree to fight for a chance for her in front of Watanabe Tetsuya.

Although none of them gave any substantial guarantees, for Saotome Hazuki, this was already a phased victory.

Saotome stood up from the ground contentedly. The humble and begging expression on her face disappeared instantly, replaced by her usual charm and confidence, as if the person who had just knelt down to perform the ceremony was not her at all.

Hoshimi Haruka and Sakuraba Miki looked at each other, and both saw deep helplessness in each other's eyes and a new understanding of the shamelessness of this woman.

But now that things have come to this, they can't say anything more.

At this moment, on the top of the mountain, the first round of fireworks show belonging to Hidaka Shrine had already ended, and the night sky briefly returned to a moment of tranquility.

Then at 8 o'clock in the evening, bursts of fireworks were heard from the direction of the venue of Kiyomizu Shrine on the other side of the river.

Apparently, the fireworks over there were also beginning to be performed in full swing.

"It's almost time." Xing Jianyao glanced at the exquisite watch on her wrist. At this moment, the hour hand had quietly slipped past eight o'clock in the evening.

She said to the two girls beside her, "The fireworks at 7:30 have been going on for 20 minutes and are over.

“The fireworks display at the Kiyomizu Shrine on the other side of the river has also begun.

"Let's go up and meet up with Brother Toru and Sister Noriko. Don't keep them waiting too long."

Sakuraba Miki and Saotome Hazuki naturally had no objection and both nodded.

So, three stunning women dressed in various gorgeous yukatas, surrounded by their respective priestesses and maids and led by lanterns, walked along the path towards the abandoned radio tower on the top of the mountain.

When they arrived at the carefully decorated open space on the top of the mountain, they immediately saw Watanabe Tetsuya and Shimizu Noriko snuggling together.

They sat on a large and comfortable rattan rocking chair that had been moved in long ago, and leisurely enjoyed the fireworks display at the Kiyomizu Shrine on the other side of the river and the dazzling night view of the town at the foot of the mountain.

The wind on the top of the mountain was a little chilly. Neither of them spoke a word. They just snuggled up to each other quietly, enjoying this rare tranquility and their own world.

Watanabe and Noriko had stopped kissing each other a long time ago. They were just like an ordinary loving couple, appreciating the beauty in front of them and enjoying each other's company.

The fireworks blooming all over the sky belonging to the Kiyomizu Shrine, although separated by a river and a little far away, are not as clear as the one at the Hidaka Shrine just now, but they also have a unique hazy beauty.

The festival venue at the foot of the mountain, which is as bright as the stars and is made up of countless lanterns and stall lights, and the flowing light and shadows on the river bank, which are like two light bands and composed of countless sky lanterns and river lanterns, form a magnificent picture that is refreshing.

Hoshimi Haruka, Sakuraba Miki and Saotome Hazuki walked forward, without deliberately disturbing their interest, but just sat down quietly on the cushions that had been prepared beside them.

The accompanying priestesses quickly and skillfully placed the wine, drinks, and some exquisite snacks they brought on a tablecloth that looked like a camping table.

No one had dinner. They just ate some small things at the snack stand, but didn't really feel full.

At this moment, smelling the aroma of food and looking at the beautiful scenery in front of us, everyone felt a little hungry.

A priestess walked quietly to the corner of the radio tower and turned on several ground lights hidden in the bushes.

The soft light projected upwards, illuminating the rusty iron frame of the radio tower with a somewhat strange industrial beauty, and also providing just the right lighting for the open space, not too dark to affect activities, nor too bright to ruin the atmosphere for watching the night view and fireworks.

Even better, because this open space on the top of the mountain is surrounded by other dense forests that serve as natural barriers, and the angle and terrain have been carefully selected, people from other places on the mountain, whether from the festival venue or from the other side of the river, cannot see the specific situation on the top of the mountain clearly, thus ensuring their privacy to the greatest extent.

"Kiko, how do you feel? Are you tired?" It was Saotome Hazuki who broke the silence first. She looked at Kiko with a smile, and her tone was just the right amount of concern. (End of this chapter)