Possessed As the Butler of a Defeated Heroine

215 – Side Story / Ayako Hozuki Ending

“Father.”

“What?”

There was silence.

The person standing here now face to face was Ayako and I’s father, Soichiro Hozuki.

Next to me, Ayako was sitting on her knees in a calm posture.

“Your daughter… “

She spoke without hesitation, placing both hands on the floor and lowering her head to the ground.

“Give it to me!!!!!!!”

One hot summer day.

I would like to talk about what led me to this situation.

***

After graduating from Hoshizora Academy, Hyunjin quit being Amelia’s butler.

Well, since we can’t see each other often, there’s no longer a need for the position of a butler.

She bought her own house with the money she earned.

She wasn’t so poor for money that she became a fritter.

In fact, the amount of money she earned working as Amelia’s butler during the three years she attended Hoshizora Academy was enough to buy a house and spend the next few years playing and eating.

It wasn’t that I didn’t regret it.

To be precise, it was difficult to fit in with Amelia’s schedule, but Hyunjin wanted to live a more comfortable life.

Yes, for example, lying in a messy house alone.

“Relax…”

Since there was a lot of money, being unemployed was inevitable.

Although this life may not be the best, I also thought that I wanted to rest.

Looking at the work as a butler, it felt more like a long-term rest rather than retirement.

If she was thinking of quitting for good, she wouldn’t have stayed in touch with Amelia.

While thinking that, she stood up.

I was starting to feel hungry, so I thought I’d at least have a moderate meal.

I opened it to see if there were any ingredients left in the refrigerator.

“What… Did you eat it all?”

At this rate, I have no choice but to go grocery shopping.

“It’s becoming a nuisance.”

When I opened the closet, the first thing that caught my eye was the outfit.

It was a butler’s suit.

“… “This is.”

It was Amelia’s expression that she could come back whenever she wanted to.

“Maybe it’s not time to wear it yet.”

I decided to go out wearing reasonably casual clothes.

…

…

I rode the bike I had tied up in front of the house and went out.

The wind was cool, perhaps because it was still spring.

“Birds are chirping, flowers are blooming… “It’s a good day.”

It was my first time outside in quite a while. Although I often go to the convenience store, I tend to go to the supermarket only a couple of times a month.

As long as I bought groceries, there was no need to go out.

While riding a bicycle, there was a lot of noise in front.

‘Is something happening?’

When I found the source of the sound and followed it with my eyes, there were a lot of guys with pretty big shoulders gathered there.

‘They’re Yakuza.’

Let’s pay attention.

Right now, daily necessities in the refrigerator come first. It is true that watching the fight is the most fun, but I felt like I would get caught up in trouble if I watched for no reason.

When I tried to turn and move the bike, I wondered if my overdeveloped hearing was the problem.

“Shit! Lady Hozuki!! Run away!!”

“Inuzuka! Get out quickly!”

“Ugh!! The back is blocked, so… !!”

A familiar name rang in my ear.

“Ha, write.”

I stopped the bike and approached behind the shoulder brothers.

“Get out of the way.”

“What are you? You’re a kid, right? Do not join in where adults are playing. … Kueh?!”

“If you don’t want to be beaten like a dog by a kid, get out of the way, you bastards.”

I headed to the center of the noise, blowing away the men in black suits who stood in my way with a single blow.

“As expected, as expected.”

Surrounding the woman who appeared to be Yakuza, and there was Ayako Hozuki.

There are only a few escorts next to you.

Ayako’s escort, barely out of breath, sustaining only a few injuries from a fight of over 50 people.

“The situation has been understood.”

He nodded and slowly approached Ayako.

“What are you!”

“Don’t disturb and get out!!”

The surrounding Yakuza take out swords from their arms.

“It’s been a while, Ayako.”

“Tongue, Hyunjin? How do we get here… “

“No, it was a little noisy on the way to the grocery store. When I look at it, it looks like this.”

“It’s dangerous, so please go back immediately!”

Ayako shouted at me in a worried tone.

“You can’t do that. “If you run away like that when your friend is in danger, it’s useless.”

I muttered as I placed my hand on the pendant I always wore around my neck.

“… White armor.”

For an instant, a white flash filled the surroundings and blinked.

“Kaa!!”

“What is this!”

“It’s dazzling!!”

“Calm down!”

The Yakuza around them screamed.

“Hey, what is that!?”

“White armor… ?”

“Doesn’t care!! Anyway, it only takes one knife!”

One of the Yakuza lunged at me, holding his sashimi knife forward.

“Non-lethal mode deployed. The output is… Okay, maybe 1 percent.”

[Execute non-lethal mode. 1% output will be implemented.]

Kanade’s voice is output.

It’s been quite a while since I received the white armor from Kanade, but many features have been updated since then.

For example, something like this.

Let’s stretch out our hands towards the guy who was running.

“Kaak!!!”

It generates a powerful wind from the palm of its hand and blows away the person running towards it.

One of the new features of White Armor, Air Blast.

Technology tested to generate strong winds to suppress approaching targets.

In addition, AI was added inside the armor to make it more convenient to operate.

‘White Armor MK.III.’

Since I had no need to use it, I was just charging it with solar power, but I never thought I would use it like this.

[The battle simulation begins. Attack detected from behind.]

“Okay.”

I lightly waved my arm and punched the guy who was trying to stab me with a sashimi knife from behind.

“Anyway, isn’t charging without a chant too much? “You can at least signal an attack with a scream.”

“Strike all at once!!”

The Yakuza heard me and suddenly came running in large numbers.

“Air blast!”

Control the situation by holding out both hands towards the approaching Yakuza and using the onboard system.

The Yakuza who were running at once flew into the wall and were pinned down, and those who did not come ran away.

“Organizing the situation.”

When I removed the transformation, Inuzuka who was next to me came up and said.

“Thank you. It’s been a while since I last saw you. Sang Kim.”

“Do-mo, it’s been a while. Inuzuka Award. So, what happened?”

“Ha… So to speak, the situation is a bit long.”

“It’s okay, so tell me.”

“That’s it. Therefore… “

Inuzuka explained the outline to me.

The Hozuki family was a Yakuza group that dominated the surrounding area, and several surrounding Yakuza organizations planned to kidnap Ayako in order to suppress the Hozuki family.

In fact, since Ayako is the daughter of Soichiro, the head of the Hozuki clan, it seems that it was the work of those who thought that kidnapping her would have a great effect.

“Hmm… So, are you saying that the problem was caused by petty criminals trying to suppress the Hozuki group, which is currently number one in the industry?”

“Well, that’s right.”

“But isn’t there an exact reason? Is this something to be expected? “Don’t you know Mr. Inuzuka?”

“There is one thing I want to point out… “

“Tell me.”

“Yes, in fact, the Hozuki group has been working with the feeling of thoroughly eradicating crime.”

“Hmm?”

“Gambling and entertainment are okay, but you must not cross the line. That is the ideology of our Hozuki clan.”

“So what is the standard for not crossing the line? “Entertainment and gambling have already crossed the line.”

“Forcibly kidnapping women you don’t like and making them work in a business, or sending certain people home before completely squandering their money through gambling.”

I chuckled at Inuzuka’s explanation.

“Certainly, if it’s that way, it’s worthy of being hated by other yakuza.”

“The head of the family said that we should maintain the minimum standards, and we certainly feel that as well.”

“If we operate like that, won’t other yakuza be able to earn properly?”

“That will happen.”

She nodded at Inuzuka’s explanation and opened her mouth.

“Then the reason why Ayako was attacked also roughly fits. Perhaps she is using Ayako as a hostage to trick her into crossing the line.”

“Maybe so. That’s why the Hozuki group is not sanctioned by the police.”

“Imhyup (任俠)… “Is that Hozuki’s mindset as a yakuza?”

“That’s right.”

While Inuzuka was answering like that, one of the guards next to him collapsed.

“Geez, we need to take him to the hospital… Sang Kim.”

“Tell me.”

“I know it’s rude, but could I ask you for a favor?”

“I don’t mind, but why do I…” ” ” … ?”

Inuzuka answered my question with a natural expression.

“I would like to ask you a favor because I think you can keep her safe.”

“Hmm… “

Next to me, Ayako looked happy to see me.

‘After all, you can’t do it without seeing it.’

It can’t be helped.

I nodded my head moderately and agreed with Inuzuka’s words

“Of course.”

“By any chance, do you know how to drive?”

“I know how to do it, but I’ll take you on a bike. “Use the car to take people around you.”

“Are you okay, lady?”

When Inuzuka asked Ayako next to her, she nodded her head.

“Yes, it’s okay.”

“Then… Please excuse me.”

Inuzuka took her fallen comrades into her car and drove away.

The only ones left in her place are me and Ayako.

“Whoa, I really knew what was going to happen.”

“It was dangerous.”

“Yeah, I guess… “If only you hadn’t come.”

Ayako spoke in a somewhat hesitant tone.

“What if I hadn’t come?”

“Well, you’re planning to embarrass me. “You’re being mischievous, Mr. Jin.”

“I didn’t really mean to embarrass you.”

“Is that so?”

Ayako smiled and continued talking to me.

“… Then you are asking for it.”

“Well, it’s not that difficult.”

***

I put Ayako on the back of my bike and headed to her house.

On her way back, she was attacked by the Yakuza a few times, but it wasn’t that difficult to take down her thugs while protecting herself.

“Okay, we’ve arrived.”

When I arrived at the Hozuki clan’s mansion with Ayako, she grabbed my collar and said.

“If it’s okay, would you like to stop by for a while?”

“Hmm… “

I’m just here to go grocery shopping, but if you recommend it like this, it’s a bit difficult to just go.

With that in mind, I answered Ayako’s words.

“Of course.”

When I entered the Hozuki residence with Ayako, there was a commotion inside her.

“Hey, you bastards! Kyotaro has been defeated!”

“I wonder if I’ll just stay like this!!”

“Bring your raw fish knife!!”

As the complex and noisy sound reached the entrance, Ayako said with her bitter smile.

“I’m sorry, Jin.”

“It’s worth it. “It’s not understandable if a precious colleague gets hurt.”

“I’m glad you understand.”

When Ayako and I entered the entrance, a man approached us and said.

“Well, you’re safe! Lady!!”

“Yes, it was fine.”

“Where is Inuzuka-niisama…” ” ” … ?”

“Inu-kun is in the hospital right now.”

At Ayako’s words her her her, a man who appeared to be a member of the Hozuki clan slapped her on the floor and shed tears.

“Ugh… Even Brother Inuzuka!”

“It’s okay, Inu-kun wasn’t seriously hurt. I was safe too. How is your father?”

“The head of the house is now in the inner room.”

“I see.”

Ayako nodded her head gracefully and said.

“Then let’s go in, Jin.”

Following Ayako’s guidance, we headed to the reception room.

As I sat down in the reception room, a woman who appeared to be the employee spoke as she brought out tea.

“Miss, how was your trip?”

“… Nothing much happened.”

“Didn’t you come here to discuss marriage?”

“Nanny!”

“Achacha, what a mistake I made… “

The woman called the nanny bowed her back and left after hearing Ayako’s words her her her her.

“… Ayako, what was that story just now?”

“You can pretend you didn’t hear it.”

“What should I do with something I’ve already heard about?”

“It’s about self-talk. Yes, um.”

It was a complicated story.

“I don’t want to be forced to get married, but my father told me that I couldn’t do this forever, so I had no choice but to go.”

“I see.”

Yes, Ayako is definitely a member of a beautiful sheep family.

It’s probably natural for people to talk about marriage.

As I was thinking that, Ayako opened her mouth.

“For a long time… “There was someone I kept in my heart.”

“Really?”

Then again, it is a fortunate story.

As she was thinking that, Ayako and her eyes met her.

Somewhere, sorrowful yet sad eyes were looking at me.

“As expected, they don’t understand.”

“Eh?”

“Even though I am speaking up in front of you like this, you are pretending not to know…”

Ayako turned her head and spoke in a shy tone.

“What am I saying… “

“That’s right. “Every time I contacted him, he would only talk to me in moderation and not even show his face, but when I went to visit him, he would turn me on to the door.”

“That… “

It certainly was.

Ayako was right.

Even if someone came to visit, there were times when I pretended they weren’t there because I was too lazy to respond, and there were times when I just stayed in my room because I didn’t like interacting with others.

Meeting Ayako this time was partly coincidental.

Just something I met on my way to the supermarket.

“I liked you. Do you know how happy I was when I heard that you were quitting being Ria-chan’s butler? Now I have a chance, I thought… !!”

Ayako lowered her head and shed tears.

It was a one-sided love.

‘If you think about it… I see, Ayako was similar to me.’

Just like I liked and supported Amelia, a character in the work.

Ayako was also waiting for her turn.

‘…’

I have nothing to say.

If you think about it, there was something she showed to her when she went to her academy.

She treated me kindly and only showed me her cool side.

So does that mean that in the end, Ayako could have felt the same feelings she had for me, but I didn’t consider it?

‘Still.’

When the other person has shown up this much courage, I can’t help but reply.

“Ayako.”

He said quietly while holding Ayako’s hand

“I will give you the answer to your heart.”

Here, I go like a man and without any shame.

“W-what do you mean… ?”

Tears were still flowing from the corners of Ayako’s eyes.

“Mister… No, I should go see her father her her her.”

***

… So, I hung my head down and appealed to Soichiro.

It wasn’t that I didn’t like Ayako. Rather, it was there if there was goodwill.

However, for the time being, he retired to live a comfortable and quiet life.

Should I say that I needed some time where I didn’t have to use my emotions?

Nevertheless, seeing a woman who still likes me made me feel like I had to repay her expectations.

I proudly said those words in the room where Soichiro was waiting.

“Eh?”

Ayako let out a low scream in a tone that made her seem momentarily confused.

Haha! He’s a fun and bold guy, as expected. Okay… Has it been two years since you graduated? You made me wait quite a long time. Right, Ayako?”

“Oh, that’s it. That is… I’m your father…”

Ayako was speaking in a shy tone alongside Soichiro’s boisterous voice.

“By the way, Mr. Kim. “Do you know that my family is a yakuza family?”

“Yes.”

“Normally, you wouldn’t mind someone like that from a Yakuza family.”

“It’s okay. I am… “Right now, I don’t have a family.”

“Is it… “

I heard Soichiro get up and approach.

Jeopuk, Jeopuk.

As if we had already reached the front, the footsteps stopped.

“You don’t need to ask my permission like that. Anyway, in my mind, I thought you were the only man who could become Ayako’s husband.”

“Mister… “

Soichiro stood me up and opened his mouth again.

“Now, stiff titles like uncle are a bit different. Same goes for the boss… Please call me father. And I know I’ll be busy for a while, but will you help me?”

Soichiro extended his hand to me.

“It’s going to be a little busy.”

At my words, Soichiro spoke to the employee waiting outside.

“Bring a drinking glass and a knife.”

“A drinking glass and a knife… “What do you mean?”

“Being a family means sharing blood. I think it’s a compromise. “Is there something you’re reluctant to do?”

I answered Soichiro’s question with a chuckle.

“No, I have no objection.”

Soon after, the employee brought a glass, alcohol, and a knife, handed them to Soichiro, and then left.

“It may be a little noisy, but please help us. I want you to eliminate the city government trash and spend the rest of your life with Ayako. Mr. Kim.”

As Soichiro poured his drink, he cut a small cut on his finger and let his blood drip into the drink.

I carefully looked at Ayako next to me.

Gyu-su from the Yang family’s house with a shy expression, no. To be exact, she was always an ordinary girl to me.

No different from other people… She was that kind of girl.

“I swear.”

I also put blood in the drinking glass that Soichiro gave me.

The alcohol in the two glasses was stained as dark as blood.

“Drinking it makes our family. Come on, let’s go.”

At Soichiro’s words, I put the crimson-stained sake in my mouth.

Ayako came next to me and whispered.

“I will ask you to take good care of me from now on and in the future… ” … “Husband.”

It was definitely an absurd statement, but she didn’t want to disappoint Ayako for making her wait for so long.

“Yes.”

Let’s give a confident answer to the girl who showed up with courage.