Tokyo Sword Saint Online Dealing

Chapter 348 Stubbornness

Kikyo Shiina was a beauty, a fact that Kiyoshi Uesugi never denied.

His initial impression of the girl was that she was a "pretty older sister next door".

Although they hadn't exchanged many words, only countless times bumping into each other and nodding in greeting on their way to and from school or home from work, Uesugi Kiyoshi had a deep impression of Shiina Kikyo's beauty.

If it weren't for a sudden misfortune and the decline of her family's fortunes, she would probably still be a typical rich young lady.

At this moment, Shiina Kikyo had narrowly escaped death. Her face was pale, and she looked somewhat delicate. Perhaps due to the influence of the "Rain Woman," her eyes were moist and had a hazy quality, as if she had just woken from a deep dream. She was truly pitiful to behold.

After a three-second eye contact, Uesugi Kiyoshi smiled with relief.

It seems to have been successful.

The right rule is to eliminate the wicked and let the good live well.

This is the right world.

"Don't stay in bed once you're awake -- Kikyo, this is the first time I've heard your name."

"haven't seen you for a long time."

He smiled and extended his hand.

The bellflower is extremely adaptable, able to withstand cold and high temperatures, and can survive tenaciously as long as there is a glimmer of life.

Just as her name suggests, the girl before me was like a bellflower striving to bloom, inspiring pity and making one want to give her fertile soil so that she could blossom beautifully.

Those who work hard should be treated well; if Heaven doesn't treat them well, then it's my turn.

That's what Uesugi Kiyoshi thought.

Kikyo Shiina felt as if she had fallen into an abyss. She felt her consciousness blurring, as if she were drifting in the ocean. A feeling of suffocation overwhelmed her, and just as she was about to lose all feeling and turn into nothingness.

A refreshing coolness spread through her limbs and bones.

Power surged forth continuously.

The rain woman's demonic aura and the Arakawa no Nushi's divine power replaced Shiina Kikyo's bodily functions, providing her with the strength to live again.

Obscure and unclear information exploded in her mind, seemingly memories of the Rain Woman, and also containing a lot of extraordinary information, all of which raged through Shiina Kikyo's mind.

So she looked bewildered, not yet understanding her current situation.

Then, he saw the boy who had left a deep mark on his heart, smiling and reaching out his hand to him.

Am I dreaming?

She couldn't believe it.

Didn't I die?

She remembers that clearly.

Shiina Kikyo harbors a hazy, budding affection for Uesugi Kiyoshi.

She was three or four years older than Uesugi Kiyoshi. Her family was considered middle class in Kyushu when she was a child. Later, her father went bankrupt and committed suicide, leaving behind debts. Her mother became seriously ill and spent almost all of the family's savings before passing away. She was left with only a sixteen-year-old girl and her younger sister, who was burdened with debts, and came to Tokyo to make a living.

Some things, once spoken or written, are nothing special; only those who have truly experienced hardship know how difficult it is.

She works three jobs a day, with less than five hours of rest each day. She also has to take her younger sister to school and take care of her three meals a day. Fortunately, Sunflower is sensible, otherwise her life would be even more difficult.

She was not even twenty years old, but her body was already somewhat overwhelmed.

In the end, she even had to go to Kabukicho to sell smiles and serve drinks, living in constant fear. Because of the nature of her work, she was also subjected to verbal abuse and even physical assault by thugs. If it weren't for Uesugi Kiyoshi's intervention that time, Shiina Kikyo might have been humiliated by those thugs.

Men looked at her with lust and lewdness, while women looked at her with disgust and disdain.

In such an environment, simply surviving without "falling into depravity" is enough to earn the respect of most people.

At least Uesugi Kiyoshi admired him.

Therefore, when Shiina Kikyo was exhausted, she would often run into Uesugi Kiyoshi, who was also a working-class person, on her way home.

They didn't speak much, but the boy's clear eyes were enough to make her feel good about him.

Especially after Uesugi Kiyoshi rescued her, this goodwill was transformed into a different kind of hazy emotion.

However, Shiina Kikyo is very insecure, and she doesn't deserve to have love.

So she chose to leave, so as not to cause trouble for Uesugi Kiyoshi. In her mind, it was a bit too difficult for a high school student to deal with those thugs.

And someone like her, it wouldn't matter if she disappeared, right?

After a long separation, even if it was just a final meeting before death, and she could express her feelings, Shiina Kikyo felt she had no regrets.

But

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Something doesn't seem right?

I'm not dead?

Shiina Kikyo, supporting herself, followed her instinctive reaction and grasped Uesugi Kiyoshi's hand.

Then, supported by the strength from that gentle hand, I staggered to my feet.

Before she could react, Uesugi Kiyoshi began to talk non-stop.

"Looks like he's alright. Shingo is really capable. It's good that he's safe and sound."

"I had someone take Sunflower home first, so you don't need to worry about her. I'll take you to find Sunflower in a bit. You two can go pack your things and come to my place."

"Wait for me to come back to Tokyo with you."

He noticed Shiina Kikyo's surprise and explained, "You saw it too, those beings and powers that transcend the mundane world."

"Let me be blunt, you can no longer be considered human."

"I don't have the ability to bring you back to life. From now on, you'll probably have to live as a demon."

In short, you will become an outcast.

"Therefore, it is dangerous for you to live with the sunflower by yourself. Not to mention ordinary people, many of my colleagues will covet you. They will want to enslave you or kill you."

"I am the one who caused all of this, so I will take responsibility."

"I'm not the same as I used to be. I have some assets in Tokyo now. I'll take care of you and Himawari."

Uesugi Kiyoshi's smile at this moment was extremely warm, even more so than the warm-hearted men in TV dramas.

Kikyo Shiina stared at him blankly, about to blurt out her agreement.

However, when she saw Kyoko nestled in Uesugi Kiyoshi's arms, seemingly asleep, all her joy vanished, as if she had been doused with a bucket of cold water.

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He has a girlfriend.

Also.

Someone as outstanding as him must have an equally outstanding partner.

Thinking this, Kikyo Shiina subconsciously shook her head.

Uesugi Kiyoshi frowned, his tone somewhat anxious.

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"Didn't you understand what I said? It's very dangerous for you to live on your own now."

Kikyo Shiina suddenly looked up, her voice a little hoarse, but very resolute.

"Thank you for your kind offer, Uesugi-kun. But, no need."

"Why should I let you support me? That doesn't make sense."

"Uesugi-kun saved me twice, and I am already extremely grateful. Someone like me has nothing to repay you with."

Please don't make me owe you any more favors, I can't repay them!

"But, if it's possible, could you please take care of the sunflower?"

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"I'm sorry, even though I said those things, I still have to trouble you. I'm really terrible."

Uesugi Kiyoshi was very puzzled as to why Shiina Kikyo was so stubborn.

He shook his head, not giving up.

"I didn't help you out of greed!"

"I can take care of Sunflower for you, but what about you? I went through so much to save you, are I just going to leave you alone in danger?"

"Stop being stubborn!"

Shiina Kikyo wavered slightly; she was willing from the bottom of her heart to follow the boy's arrangements.

Even just being able to see him a little more would be good.

But looking at Xingzi, who was dressed like a little princess and whom he was holding tightly, she felt incredibly sad.

Ultimately, I am superfluous.

She lowered her head and sighed softly, her stubbornness unwavering.

"No need, Uesugi-kun."

I don't want to bother you anymore.

Chapter 349 Are you willing to accept this?

Uesugi Kiyoshi didn't understand Shiina Kikyo's stubbornness, just as he was often oblivious to romance.

Although the girl in front of him was older than him, she looked pitiful and didn't have the demeanor of a senior.

He thought for a moment, wanting to say something more, but was nudged on the shoulder by Ueno Mitsuishi, who had been standing beside Kyoko.

I turned my head slightly and saw the old man smiling as he gently shook his head.

“Young Master Uesugi, you have many things to do. Why don’t you leave this to me? I’ll make this young lady change her mind—how about I say a few words to her? You can go and get back to your work.”

Perhaps because he was in front of outsiders, Ueno Mitsuishi put on a very respectful act, even addressing Uesugi Kiyoshi as "Young Master" and being extremely deferential to him, using very particular language.