give it all to miss machima

"That day...you were eavesdropping, weren't you? Sherry, Sherry, did you ever consider that those were the words Machima and I wanted you to hear?"

"..."

…What?

"That insidious Thousand-Faced Witch shamelessly suggested to Machima that she use drugs on you and your sister, while Machima acted all righteous and awe-inspiring, as if she would do anything to protect you. Tsk tsk... Thinking back on it now, I still find that person utterly disgusting..."

Vermouth continued to hold Shiho's hand, and her smile widened as she sensed that Shiho's struggles had lessened considerably.

"And you... because you were worried that Machima would really use drugs to control your sister and force you to get back at you, you became increasingly determined to escape, and then you put that idea into action. Machima took advantage of the situation and let you escape—an escape you thought you had made..."

"What...what are you saying?" A hint of hesitation flashed in Shiho Miyano's eyes.

"You want to ask me how I know? Because this is the script I provided to Machima—two little mice happily escaped from their cage, only to find themselves trapped in another carefully prepared cage... Then... a cat in disguise smiled cruelly, emerged from the shadows, and snatched one of them away... She tormented and played with the poor little mouse in every way imaginable..."

Vermouth pressed Shiho Miyano's hands against the wall, her face pressed against hers, staring intently into her eyes.

"When the little mouse was being toyed with until it was on the verge of death, the evil cat changed back to its original form, pretending to be late, and gently picked up the little mouse that had lost its most precious possession, returning it to its warm but safe nest. From then on, having seen the terrifying little mouse outside, it never dared to leave the cat's side again. After all... the cat was very good to it, wasn't it?"

"You...why would you..."

Vermouth looked at Shiho with satisfaction, her eyes filled with horror.

"How's this script? I think Makima executed it perfectly, right? Although there might be some differences in the details compared to the original script I provided?"

"...No...This is impossible! How could you...No! That Kwanghee...She can't be Machima!"

Shiho Miyano grasped at a last straw—although both were wearing blindfolds, she was certain that Kwanghee and Makima couldn't be the same person, because... because she had experienced both of them!

Even if appearance can be disguised, what about body shape and physique? Shiho is certain that Kwanghee and Makima are not the same person!

Therefore, she glared fiercely at Vermouth:

"Stop talking nonsense! Although I don't know how you know, I know... I know! Machima didn't do any disguise or impersonation as you said! That Kwang-hee... she..."

"Oh?"

Vermouth pursed her lips.

"That's even worse, isn't it? The most important spoils of war, she just watched someone else take them away for her? Ah... I see..."

Vermouth nodded thoughtfully:

"Yes, after all, there was another little mouse who was anxious and worried about her younger sister, wasn't there? Could it be that she spent all her energy on that during that time?"

"...!?"

Shiho Miyano was stunned for a few seconds before she realized that Vermouth was talking about her older sister, Akemi Miyano, which made her even more furious and she struggled even more.

“I’ve had enough! Now, if you don’t want to be…”

"—I've already been thoroughly toyed with by her."

Vermouth's words left Shiho stunned once again.

"In fact, there were several times when you were there, and that guy really enjoyed humiliating and toying with me—in a corner where you couldn't see me... Ah, of course, I don't deny that her skills were truly amazing, to the point that I became slightly addicted to it..."

Vermouth looked at Shiho, who was standing there dumbfounded, with a grin.

"And I bet she got her hands on your sister too, because in my script, the perfect time for Machima to make her move is when your sister is feeling the most guilty and terrified after losing you... With just a little guidance and coercion, your sister will be willing to sacrifice everything for you..."

"..."

"What, you don't believe me, or... you're unwilling to believe it?"

"..."

"The simplest way is to ask your older sister, right? As her older sister who loves her the most, I'm also very curious. Will she tell you the truth, or will she continue to keep it from you..."

"..."

"Of course, you can also pretend nothing happened. As long as a pet doesn't know... or pretends not to know it's a pet, it can always live a happy life before it gets tired of being played with and abandoned... After all, being kept as a pet by Machima doesn't mean you're lacking in material conditions, does it? As long as you throw away ethics and morality, isn't this the life you want? My dear Sherry~"

"..."

"You can also tell Machima everything that happened today. I'm really curious, now that the thorns have been planted, will she continue to deceive you, or will she tear off the mask and start a fight... Heh, of course, either way, it means you can no longer go back to your original life... Hehehe... Goodbye, Sherry~!"

"..."

"..."

"..."

She didn't know how much time had passed, long after Vermouth left, until the security guards outside came in to check on the situation. Only then did Shiho Miyano, who was sitting blankly in the laboratory, return to reality as if waking from a dream...

A cruel reality that is completely different now, as if it had been shattered and thrown to the ground.

Chapter 126 is too painful!

"I'm sorry... Akemi-nee, I want to apologize for what happened before."

Faced with Machima's sudden apology, Akemi Miyano, who was struggling with what to have for dinner that night in the kitchen, was a little taken aback.

After all… she subconsciously thought that Machima was taking advantage of Shiho’s absence to do something naughty again—after all, the last time was also in the kitchen.

Therefore, when Mingmei saw Machima's sincere attitude, she was at a loss for words.

Perhaps sensing her nervousness, Machima pulled her down from the kitchen knife and sat down beside her, beginning her sincere account.

“I must admit that I did want to possess both of you... In fact, I did make a move on you that night.”

"Um...I was wrong too..."

Just thinking about that night made Akemi Miyano's face flush... Even though she's straight... Even though her sister is still missing... But...

Perhaps she was too tired, or perhaps she was on the verge of a mental breakdown; in any case… she did something she shouldn’t have done with Machima in a daze.

“No… Akemi-nee, I know that night was entirely because of me… I… am an extremely selfish person, I only think about myself when I do things. I didn’t really have much feeling for any of the girls I got my hands on before, I just wanted to hold them in my hands and make them revolve around me as my personal possessions… But… Shiho is different.”

As Machima said this, a happy smile appeared on her face.

"You can probably tell that our relationship has been heating up really fast lately, so... I've started to seriously consider my relationship with Akemi-nee... Although I personally don't recommend becoming a couple with Akemi-nee, but... I know you and Shiho definitely wouldn't accept this happening..."

He gently took Mingmei's hand.

“I want to apologize to you, Akemi-nee... I’ve thought about it for a long time. Maybe it’s because I’m so insecure that I want to hold everyone tightly in my grasp... But now, if satisfying my desires comes at the cost of hurting you and Shiho, I feel that’s not what I want, especially since you were clearly troubled by my previous actions... So, I hope you won’t take those harsh words I said to heart…”

"I...me too...I don't know why I feel this way about you, Machima..."

Overwhelmed with joy, Mingmei spoke somewhat incoherently.

"I was also at fault in this matter... because I... did indeed have feelings for you that I shouldn't have..."

"It seems...we've reached a consensus?"

Machima laughed.

“If we continue to remain in this awkward state because of what happened that night, I think Shiho would be very sad and troubled if she knew… So… from today onwards, as long as Shiho doesn’t leave me, I will always treat Akemi-nee as my real older sister, okay?”

Looking at Machima's incredibly clear eyes, Mingmei nodded happily:

"Ok!"

After having a completely open conversation, Akemi Miyano felt a weight lifted from her heart.

She also discovered that as long as Machima didn't enter the "violent and lewd state" her sister had described, she was actually a very lively and talkative girl—especially when the two of them were talking, the original awkwardness was gone.

After putting the past behind them, the two quickly started talking.

Machima curiously inquired about Shiho's past, such as funny stories from her childhood and her current hobbies. She also treated Akemi like a real sister-in-law, complaining about Shiho's willful little personality traits.

"Shiho... she's only just turned 18, but sometimes she likes to act like an adult..."

Machima said as she helped Mingmei wash the vegetables.

"But they just won't admit defeat on some things..."

Akemi Miyano nodded:

"Ah...that child...actually, she's used to hiding her inner emotions. She gets slightly annoyed when someone discovers a vulnerable part of her. Her will isn't as strong as it appears, but she's very competitive and unwilling to admit defeat."

"Akemi-nee, don't worry, I will do my best to make Shiho happy..."

Machima took Mingmei's hand seriously. Unlike before, Mingmei did not resist this time—she could feel the other's sincerity.

"Um...I..."

Before he could finish speaking, his younger sister Shiho's voice suddenly came from outside the room.

"elder sister!?"

Perhaps because she didn't want Shiho to know about their conversation, almost subconsciously, Akemi tried to pull her hand away from Machima's grasp. Because of the sudden movement, she almost tripped and fell, but luckily Machima caught her quickly.

"Watch out, Akemi-neechan!"

She winked at herself, whispered something, and then took two steps back.

Inside the vehicle

Shiho Miyano sat in the spacious back seat, hugging her knees.

She was actually a very sensitive person, so... she had long known that her sister seemed to be hiding something from her lately, because... the way her sister occasionally looked at her always carried a hint of unspoken worry... and the occasional flashes of embarrassment, awkwardness, and unease in her eyes...

Before today, she had always thought that this was just her sister's concern for her, but when she looked at those details with the assumption that her sister had done it with Machima... Shiho found it hard not to think about it more.

Vermouth is lying. Whatever she wants, I absolutely cannot believe the words of the Thousand-Faced Witch...

My sister wouldn't do something like that... Even if she did, it would be because of me...

As for Machima... that guy...

No...no...absolutely not!

Everything was just starting to get better, and I had just convinced myself...

In a daze, Shiho returned to the mansion under the escort of her driver and bodyguards.

Perhaps because she usually comes home exceptionally early, her sister didn't have dinner ready in the living room as usual.

"elder sister?"

Shiho called out to Akemi, she had so much to say to her sister. She quickly walked into the kitchen, but the next second, Shiho felt as if she had been punched.

Akemi Miyano appeared to be preparing dinner, but the ingredients in her hands were completely unprocessed. She was frantically picking up a knife and starting to chop cabbage—the chopping was very messy, as if she had just grabbed something to chop without much thought.

Her clothes were slightly disheveled, and her face was flushed with an undeniable blush. Her gaze towards Shiho held a hint of panic and guilt, yet remained strong and composed.

"Ah! Shiho, welcome home. Why are you here so early today? I was just discussing... um... a new recipe with Machima..."

Makima, standing to the side, looked quite serious, though her hair was a bit messy. She crossed her arms, and her gaze towards Shiho was still full of smiles.

"What's wrong? Why are you looking at me so strangely?"

"..."

A few seconds later, Shiho Miyano smiled, feeling as if her voice was coming from another world:

"It's nothing... I'm just a little... tired from being in the lab."

Chapter 127 Objective: Kill Machima

Numbly finishing his dinner, he numbly watched the two chatting and laughing, their relationship seemingly having suddenly improved. Numbly watching them ask him with concern what was wrong with him today…

Finally, Shiho returned to her room, slumped against the corner of the bed, and stared blankly into the distance.

Even if we knew the truth, what could we do...?

Besides denial, anger, compromise, and ultimately silently accepting, what choices do we actually have?

Should she angrily rebuke her sister for doing everything for her sake, or should she condemn Machima for being completely devoid of ethics and morality?

is that useful?

Wasn't I already deeply trapped in Machima's sweet talk, unable to extricate myself and unwilling to break free?

Hasn't her heart already been twisted, softened, and changed shape under the other party's series of attacks?

If it weren't for Vermouth's ulterior motives, she might not have suspected anything, and might even have ridiculously thought that she could tame Makima, improve her bad habits on her own, and ultimately play the role of a self-righteous pet who thinks she is the mistress's pet...

Little did she know, she was the one who, the more she struggled, the deeper she sank into the spiderweb of the enemy's subordinates...

If you know nothing, you'll soon end up like someone with Stockholm syndrome, passively accepting your fate and feeling inferior and self-deprecating in order to please Machima.

In another scenario involving Machima in the future, she might even willingly serve her alongside her sister, just like all the other girls Machima had previously taken advantage of…

Shiho Miyano almost burst out laughing.

What's so special about you, Shiho?