Event 105: True Family Ties

"What did you say?!" Sugou was the first to speak and his expression changed drastically to one of anger, his face was completely red.

"I was wrong?" Haruta asked feigning shock, she put her hand on her chin as if she was thinking "Hmmmm ... but now that I remember, Asuna-sama is locked in that death video game so the only person Sugou-san can engaging is with Kouichirou-kun "

Haruta had her eyes closed and spoke with her hand on her chin but soon she opened her eyes slightly, the pupils of Haruta's eyes were transformed into light blue "Are they not thinking of making Sugou-kun marry Asuna-sama while she Is she still trapped in SAO? .... If the Yuuki family forced a marriage like that it wouldn't be seen in the best light and it might even tarnish Sugou-kun's name "

The sharp words made Kyouko take a step back as she looked into Haruta's blue eyes.

"Nothing like that planned, my wife was just being a bit hasty Haruta-kun" the voice came from the head of the Yuuki family, Shouzou Yuuki, Asuna's father "We all know that forcing a marriage is really despicable and now that my daughter is trapped in that monstrous video game we can only pray with hope hoping that she can get out safely, only after that will she be able to decide her future "

"President Shouzou's word is really encouraging, I would have liked to know that Kyouko-sama had at least half the president's brain, but as the saying goes, don't order pears from the lemon tree" Haruta boasted loudly mocking Kyouko as if It was a girl, all the most influential people were watching the scene but no one said anything against Haruta rather they all muttered among themselves.

The Takagi had waited steps back observing how Haruta solved the problem first hand, in case the black-haired man needed help, Soichiro would not hesitate to step forward and help the son of his friends.

"You should be more careful with your words Haruta-kun, it is not a good step for your future as a chef to embarrass those who will be potential customers in the future" Sugou stepped forward as if everything Haruta had said earlier did not affect him, rather he kept a confident smile on his face "Remember that whoever hired you for this event is nothing more and nothing less than Kyouko-sama"

Hearing his name, Kyouko couldn't help crossing her arms under her chest with pride as if Haruta was nothing in front of her eyes.

"Now I understand how it was possible that they found me in the middle of nowhere, it was rare enough that they specifically hired me but I should have guessed after all I kept a low profile and showed my food only in two places" Haruta massaged her chin lightly while looking at the Yuuki family "Well I don't really care if they don't require my services in the future, anyway I have no plans to dedicate myself to cooking as my main profession"

Everyone present was immediately frozen, one of the best chef in the world was saying publicly that being a chef was not the profession he admired, no one could believe such a statement.

"What ... what did you say?" Saya stepped forward and turned to Haruta pressing her hands on the black-haired man's shoulders to face him "How is being a chef not your ideal profession?"

"Ah, about that .... it's just that I was short of money and had to earn a living, as I had a reputation and good skill I only used what I had on hand, living alone in such a big house brings many expenses, but thanks to your efforts in the garden now I don't need a gardener "Haruta excused herself with a smile on her face as everyone listened to the conversation

The Takagi couple looked at each other "Gardener?"

"N-no .... It's not something you need to worry about, it's just me and Haruta matters!" Saya stuttered excusing herself as she didn't want her parents or anyone around her to find out what happened, if everyone knew that she was now doing garden work for Haruta, her entire reputation would collapse.

"If you don't want to be an outstanding chef with your skills, what are you looking for for your future Haruta-kun?" Among all the talk of those present, an old man at a table far from all the others caught Haruta's attention.

The old man had long ash-colored hair but his eyes showed an enormous strength that Haruta had only seen once in his life, if they were Haruta's eyes when he entered his facet as Hartu, even with the fierce gaze of the old man, only his clothes The hallmarks of a traditional japan allow you to maintain a fresh aura that also doesn't attract unwanted attention.

Haruta noticed that everyone around her changed the expression on their faces to a more serious one, the Yuuki family was the worst of all, Kyouko took steps behind her husband.

The Takagi family on the other hand stood firm in the midst of everything, with the reputation of Soichiro they did not have to be afraid of anything, even Saya stood with her hands on her hips.

The old man did not pay attention to any of them, he just looked at Haruta "what is your answer boy?" The penetrating gaze of the old man emphasized Haruta's body as if he knew the old man of all life, soon a smile that nobody expected was formed on Haruta's face.

Only four words came out of Haruta's mouth "I don't need anything" those words made the old man's eyes widen suddenly releasing a great laugh as he pressed his stomach.

The old man soon stood up and walked over to where Haruta was placing his hands on the black-haired man's shoulders. "That is exactly the answer I gave my father." The old man's smile brought fleeting memories to Haruta's eyes.

The old man's figure now looked like family to Haruta remembering a bit back while actually exploring the mansion he found the painting of his parents.

"From your eyes I can sense that you remember me and you are right, I am your grandfather Issei Ichijo" The old man's unparalleled smile would be etched in Haruta's mind.