My mother's love song

"clear……"

"I'm sorry, Light-Owned."

When Sei Shonagon turned around, Rhodes found two lines of tears sliding down her beautiful cheeks.

"I can't be friends with you anymore."

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Two days later, the second round of the Genji Festival competition will take place.

After entering the second round, the entire conference suddenly became much more formal from a makeshift team.

The venue for the match was moved from Genji's training ground to the square, where a temporary wooden building similar to a colosseum was built.

Not far away, there were seats that were probably specially prepared for distinguished guests such as royal nobles and samurai.

The next battles will all be held in this area, including Rhodes' match today.

Twenty minutes before the start of Rod's second round match

　"Break up!?!?!?"

Musashi's eyes widened and he shouted.

Rhode frowned and muttered, "It's so noisy, be quiet. Everyone is staring at you."

Musashi showed an incredulous expression: "But but...what does it mean to break up, Master!"

"Literally, I broke up with Kiyoko... Miss Sei Shonagon. She said she doesn't want to be friends with me anymore."

Rhodes said impatiently: "So Sei Shonagon will not come to our place today. No, he will not come again in the future."

"Uh……"

The boy's tone was so cold that Musashi was speechless.

How could Rhode and Kiyoko, who were so close until two days ago that Musashi was jealous, break up so suddenly? She was puzzled.

Musashi asked, "Did you have a fight with Miss Kiyoko?"

Rod replied: "No."

"Did you make Miss Kiyoko angry?"

"No."

"So...did she make you angry?"

"No."

"Is it because you're about to fight her brother?"

"Do you think that's possible?"

"Then why did you break up!!!"

Musashi desperately shook Rod's shoulders: "Master! I can't accept this!"

"If you shake me again, I will use the Command Spell to make you commit suicide."

Rhodes pulled Musashi's wrist away unhappily.

You asked me why, and I want to know why.

It's simply baffling.

To be honest, I've had enough. First it was Minamoto no Raikou and then Sei Shonagon, everyone is talking to themselves.

Rhode had already decided that if she wanted to break up, he would obey her.

At this time, Fujiwara Kaori grabbed the boy's sleeve with a serious expression.

"Come with me."

The tone was extremely tough and would not tolerate any opposition.

Rhodes followed Xiangzi to a deserted place somewhat helplessly.

"What is going on, Lord of Light? Please explain the situation to me.

I think there must be some misunderstanding here. Why don't you ask her about it?"

"How do you know I didn't ask?"

It was also the first time that Rhodes spoke to Murasaki Shikibu in such a rude tone.

If it were any other time, she would have hunched her shoulders and was about to cry, but today Xiangzi stared at his face very firmly.

"Did the Lord of Light ask?"

Rhodes: “…………No.”

The young man bit his lip and said harshly, "This matter has nothing to do with you, so stay out of it."

Xiangzi did not back down because of Rhodes' threat and continued to speak sharply.

"It's impossible for a smart kid like Guang Zhijun to not notice Sei Shonagon's abnormality, right? It's impossible for him not to know what she's thinking, right?

Stop running away, Lord of Light."

If words were weapons, then Murasaki Shikibu's words were like arrows shot by the most skilled archer, hitting the bull's eye.

How could Rhodes, who had been through many battles, not guess what Sei Shonagon was thinking?

How could I not know the reason why she proposed to break up with me?

The girl named Sei Shonagon must have fallen in love with Rhodes.

That's why she said she didn't want to be friends with the Lord of Light anymore.

Want to be a lover. Want to be a mistress. Want to be a wife.

No matter what, she didn't want the Lord of Light to look at her as a friend anymore.

Unlike Sei Shonagon who had no experience in love, Rod had more than a dozen wives a thousand years later. How could he not understand the thoughts of such a simple and easy-to-understand girl?

But this time, he chose to play dumb.

Rhodes wanted to maintain the status quo.

Rather than letting Qingzi become my woman, it would be more fun to continue being friends with her!

Sei Shonagon is of course very cute, beautiful and sexy, and she shines like a gem.

Rod admitted that sometimes he would feel a surge of urge in his chest when he stared at her butt.

However, he was more afraid of losing Qingzi, who was so radiant now.

What will Qingzi become after becoming his woman?

A Yamato Nadeshiko who takes care of her husband and children? A good wife and mother who follows the three obediences and four virtues?

That would be terrible. I might become the biggest sinner in the history of Japanese literature.

So, that night

When Kiyoko said, "I can no longer be friends with the Lord of Light," and was about to confess her love to him, Rhodes left Kiyoko behind and turned away.

I do all this to protect the magnificent gem called Sei Shonagon.

Rhodes explained all his thoughts to Xiangzi in detail.

If it's Xiangzi, she will definitely understand me...

However, what the boy received was a harsh scolding from Xiangzi.

"Mr. Light underestimates Kiyoko! No...you underestimate women!"

"…………Kaori?"

The huge pressure emanating from Murasaki Shikibu overwhelmed the young man.

Her furious look reminded Rhode of a pitch-black earth spider as huge as a mountain.

"What are you saying about Sei Shonagon being tainted by my color and losing his brilliance because of me... Stop being so self-indulgent! Lord of Light!"

"Do you really not trust Sei Shonagon? So in the eyes of Hikari-kun, Sei Shonagon is such a fragile girl?"

Rhodes: “…Uh.”

Murasaki Shikibu shouted, "Sei Shonagon will never change her personality just because of love!

Even if she gets married, Sei Shonagon will still be Sei Shonagon!

So you just listen to her confession honestly and give her a clear answer!

Whether you accept or reject... since you are a man, you should make it clear!"

"…………"

The young man, who had been scolded severely, opened his mouth halfway and could not utter a word for a long time.

"Ha, ha, ha, ha..."

Xiangzi seemed to have exhausted all her strength because of the action just now. She held her knees with her hands and breathed deeply, and her majestic breasts heaved violently.

After a long time, Rhodes finally spoke to break the silence.

"Ms. Xiangzi."

“Eh!? Ea ...

When her name was called, Fujiwara Kaori felt as if a balloon was pricked by a needle, and the evil spirit's momentum just now disappeared instantly.

She suddenly fell at the boy's feet, and began to kowtow while bursting into tears.

"Please don't hate me for what I said just now! I am the one who is so self-righteous. I am really sorry!"

Facing Murasaki Shikibu who fell to the ground to apologize, Rhodes helped her up.

"Thank you, Ms. Xiangzi. I really scolded you just now."

Rhode held her shoulders and said with a firm expression, "I really can't leave Miss Xiangzi. Hehe, thanks to you, I am much more sober now."

"Hmm?" Xiangzi blinked in confusion.

"I will no longer be confused. Just as you said, Sei Shonagon is a woman who will not waver in the slightest even if Mount Tai collapses before her.

What I should have done was to listen carefully to what she said.”

Xiangzi pursed her lips with a complicated expression and asked nervously: "In that case...Mr. Guang, are you going to listen to Sei Shonagon's confession..."

"Ahh? How is that possible?!"

"Hey, hey! You still don't intend to listen to her confession?"

"There's no need for that anymore! After today's game is over, I'll go confess to Qingzi!"

Rhode said seriously, "I have decided to make Qingzi my woman! I must make her happy! I want her smile to stay with me forever. I want to monopolize her smile!"

Murasaki Shikibu: "…………………………"

Fujiwara Kaori's face was pale, her eyes looked as if she were dead, and her shoulders drooped.

"What's wrong? Are you okay, Miss Xiangzi? You look so bad..." Rhodes said worriedly.

"No, it's okay... I'm just happy for you. Haha, haha."

Xiangzi's serious face showed a bitter smile: "That's great, I'm so happy for you... guwu!"

"By the way, it's not just about Kiyoko. I want to thank you one more time, Xiangzi."

"Thank me...?" Xiangzi frowned in confusion.

Rhodes said: "Didn't you also match us up with Hongye before?

If it weren't for you, things wouldn't have been so smooth between her and me.

Hongye is too embarrassed to ask you, so I will express my gratitude to you on her behalf."

"Woo!"

Fujiwara Kaori placed her hands on her towering chest, bit her lips and said quietly: "No, it's okay, as long as you are happy..."