KyokaSuigetsu

40: The Sherlock Holmes of the Heisei Era

"Don't listen to Ryouko-nee's nonsense. There's no such thing."

"According to the Scumbag Law, if a scumbag vehemently denies something, it's usually true."

Suou Yuuki, stroking her dark brown hair, spoke in a faint, melancholic tone.

"Where did you even hear about this so-calle...

39: No Matter How Skilled You Are, a Bullet Can Take You Down

"Mother, I genuinely just like Leonora as a person."

"It's not because there's something wrong with me psychologically."

"My mental health is perfectly fine."

"If there were really something wrong with me, how could I have gone to China to study martial arts?"

"In China, l...

38: Can't Finish, Simply Can't Finish

"Eri-chan, don't get so worked up!"

"Although I am Alice's mother, I am currently single."

"Just as Akira-chan said, people can't always dwell in the past."

"Is there anything wrong with me starting a new relationship?"

"Besides, it's not like I plan to marry Akira-chan."<...

37. You Were Born Before Me

"Of course, the first step is to get along well with your daughter."

"Then, I'll get information from her about your interests and preferences."

"Finally, I'll tell Oni-chan."

"That way, he can change himself to match what you like, Leonora-neesan."

"Yuki-chan, you're amaz...

36. Not Even a Single Reaction

"Thank you, Aunt Sayuri! You're super cute too!"

Suou Yuki turned back with a bright smile, responding with sincere praise.

"Because I finally figured it out."

"Yuki, your personality is exactly the same as this middle-aged auntie who likes to act cute and pretend to be young."<...

35. Oniichan, You're Not a Siscon?!

"If you insist on the unrealistic idea of making me return to the Suou family..."

"Then forget it."

"Although I will acknowledge you as my mother by blood..."

"I think it's best if we don't have too much contact in our daily lives."

Sakamura Akira's words were clear, and h...

34: Heart Ailments Require Heart Remedies

"Yuki, the most important thing is that I only just found out about my background."

"My father handed me the investigative report compiled by the Spencer family last night before returning to England."

"If he hadn't gone back, he said he would have kept it from me forever."

Sawa...

33: Biological Siblings

"Akira, with so many childhood friends, how do you plan to take care of them all in the future?"

"If you can't treat everyone equally, you're in for a tough time."

This veiled remark was Kujou Seiko's way of expressing her frustration at Akira giving such a huge advantage to the Nakir...

32: Aunt and Sister

"Pfft! Hahaha!"

"Akira-chan, did you really just call Mana that woman 'Auntie'?"

Leonora burst into laughter, her face lit up with amusement as she teased.

"What else should I call her?"

"She is Erina's mother, after all."

Sawamura Akira responded instinctively, not ...

31: Counterexample

"If you don't believe me, you can call Old Man Senzaemon right now and ask."

"This is what I've mentioned before—phenomena that modern science can't fully explain."

"Kuchishin, simply put, is the heart of a chef."

"A top-tier chef can infuse their intent into their dishes, all...

30: Culinary Heart

"Perhaps it's because I felt an unprecedented motherly love from Leonora."

After all, Leonora's maternal aura was overwhelming.

Erina smirked mischievously and said deliberately:

"Poor Aunt Sayuri."

A sharp gaze instantly locked onto Akira.

"Erina, there are differen...

29. So She’s Alice’s Mother

"Haha! This foolish woman is my aunt. Do you think I wouldn't recognize her?"

"Erina, I remember you telling me a long time ago that your only uncle died in a plane crash?"

Akira recalled.

"Oh, you sure remember that well!"

"Because I remember you crying really hard that d...

28: Love at First Sight

"Lord Sawamura is truly worthy of being the modern master of the Tai'a Sword."

"Your swordsmanship is unparalleled, beyond human limits."

"The Shimazu and Kujou families, as well as the Sawamura family, are all noble houses. There's no need for internal strife."

"I never intende...

27: Cutting Through Diamond

Damn! That was such a badass line!

Everyone instinctively clenched their fists, feeling an overwhelming urge to punch Akira. Wasn't this the kind of problem people dreamt of having?

"No matter how skilled one is, even if they can dodge bullets, they can't dodge artillery."

"I pr...

26. The Legendary Sword, Tai'e

As a father, it was a miracle that he hadn't already decided to cut Akira down where he stood.

"Dad, Akira and I are just friends."

"Who he likes has nothing to do with me."

"Who he decides to marry has nothing to do with me."

"I've confirmed my feelings—I just want to h...

25: Kengan Match

Ultimately, whether it was the Kujou family, the Shimizu family, or any other party, none of them would willingly give up such immense benefits.

Land, as the most fundamental resource, remained a permanent private asset that could be passed down through generations. No one ever thought they...

24: Kujou Sakurako

"If you're jealous, just admit it. Why say you're exhausted?"

"Why does big brother feel so much like a manga protagonist?"

"A plot where a maid just falls from the sky shouldn't happen in real life!"

"So why is it happening right in front of me?"

Eriri couldn't comprehend...

23: Confession Brings Leniency, Resistance Brings Severity

"Akira, start talking!"

"What exactly is going on here?"

"Confess, and you'll be treated leniently. Resist, and you'll face severe consequences."

Sayuri Sawamura did her best to put on a stern expression, her tone serious as she commanded him.

"Mom's right."

"Akira S...

22: Stockings Are the Soul of a Maid

"Of course you can."

"From now on, Yuki, you are my maid."

"Come in quickly."

"My name is Akira Sawamura."

Although Yuki had already thoroughly investigated Akira, she still pretended not to know him and solemnly responded:

"Yes, Master. I will remember it."

"B...

21. The Maid Who Fell From the Sky

"Mom, can you not be so loud?"

"Are you doing this on purpose?"

Eriri was furious. The last thing she wanted was to embarrass herself in front of Akira.

"Stop whining. This afternoon, I'm taking you to Roppongi."

"We're getting your hair done."

"Just look at that bir...

20: The Scum of Humanity

"Mom, I really have to hand it to you."

"I'm going back to my room to change."

After finishing up Sayuri Sawamura's meticulous grooming, it was already noon.

Feeling mentally exhausted, Akira waved his hand dismissively and turned to slip through the secret passage inside the wa...

19: Special Enhancement Tools

"Akira, can you guess what special tools I'm talking about?"

Sayuri Sawamura asked mysteriously.

"Mom, your standards are getting lower and lower."

"At the very least, people should have some—"

Looking at the massive wedding photo hanging above the bed, glaringly obvious...

18: Overly Prepared

"Akira, do you know why your father and I ended up together?"

Sayuri continued to hint at something.

"Other than Dad having the same hobbies as you, I can't think of any other reason."

"To be honest, I'm not surprised. After all, Dad was from the UK, and twenty years ago, societ...

17: A Different Kind of Entrustment

"Eriri is such a hopeless case."

"Sometimes I can't help but wonder if her tsundere personality is an innate trait."

"Even the female leads in pure-love anime aren't as tsundere as she is."

Sayuri Sawamura felt that her loser daughter was truly beyond saving.

"As an otaku,...

16. I Will Protect My Brother's Innocence!

"But for the sake of the Sawamura family's reputation, and for grandmother's health, we must maintain a facade of propriety. Please give me some time to come to terms with all this."

Hearing Akira's words, which sounded almost like a confession, Sayuri and Eriri were completely stunned.

15. Unfit Mother

"Akira, you big idiot! You pervert! You hopeless womanizer…"

"I don't ever want to talk to you again!"

"In that case, I might as well report you to Grandma too."

"Since you clearly don't intend to speak to me anymore."

"Mom, bye-bye, I'm heading to Grandma's."

Akir...

14. Report

Eriri, as an artist, imagined the living conditions Akira had described.

Absolutely terrifying.

She frantically shook her head, no longer daring to bring up the idea of moving out.

"Our house is one of the most prestigious in all of Tokyo."

"If it weren't for Dad's connect...

13. In Short, Just Extremely Perverted

"Mom, what about you?"

"Akira-chan, what does this have to do with me?"

Sayuri, who had been clinging onto Akira and pretending to play dead, gave a dry chuckle and acted cute in an attempt to deflect.

"You were the one who introduced Eriri to drawing."

"I don't believe th...

Chapter 71: Graphite Dust Bomb

Adam stared at the scene unfolding before him, his eyes narrowing at the precision and coordination displayed by Two-Face’s men. This wasn’t the chaotic and disorganized behavior typical of Gotham’s gangs. The graphite dust bombs had been deployed perfectly, their effects immediate—every ...

Chapter 70: Two-Faced Man

Adam listened as Bruce Wayne recounted Harvey Dent’s tragic downfall. It was clear from Bruce’s tone that the weight of his friend’s fate had taken a toll on him. Harvey’s transformation into Two-Face wasn’t just another story of a criminal’s origin; it was deeply personal.