Love Is The Most Twisted Curse | Suguru Geto

Chapter 46: Just Friends

"Ijichi, how are you?"

From the backseat of the car, Sayuri questioned. Subuhi is playing a game in her phone. It's already after seven o'clock in the evening. She will be late for dinner as usual. But without the soveniour, she can't go and meet Satoru. She hasn't seen him in six months, after all.

"I'm good, Azai-san. Do you want me to take you to the usual store?" He responded while focusing on the road.

"Yes. Please. That'd be fantastic." After letting herself settle a little on the backseat, she spoke. Upon reaching the city today, she started moving continuously. She is feeling a bit tired. Her face is being caressed by the summer breeze. She observes that the weather is extremely pleasant today.

They eventually arrived at the store. For them, Ijichi unlocked the door. They all entered together.

"Welcome, ma'am. What can we do to help you?" An attendant asked.

"The usual. Please pack me some Kikufuku mochis." Sayuri answered. The woman bowed before continuing her task.

"Do you want something to eat, Subuhi?" She's still paying attention to her game.

"Come on. Why don't you leave that for a little while?"

"Mum, I can't lose. I must defeat Six Eyes."

Sayuri sighs and explores the remainder of the store's corner as she abruptly hears someone calling her.

"Azai Sayuri?"

A tall man is standing in front of her when she glances up. He has bleached blonde hair and keen brown eyes. He has a haughty smirk on his face. He looks familiar although she doesn't know him.

"Do I know you?" He grinned broadly.

"I don't believe so, no. When you graduated, I was only in my first year. But you are extremely familiar with my older sister."

Still, Sayuri couldn't identify him. Minute by minute, it becomes uncomfortable.

"Mom, our order has arrived." Subuhi joined her.

"Ah! That's your daughter, right? Hello, young one."
He gave Subuhi a wave. Subuhi watched him for a moment.

"Hello, Blondie." She answered calmly. The man wipes the smile off his face.

"Subuhi!" Sayuri cautioned: "I am terribly sorry for that."

"No, no problem. I didn't anticipate anything higher from an illegitimate child." Again grinning, he said.

"What the heck did you just say?" She is aware of her own rage. She should calm down. She must first learn his identity.

"Ijichi," She shouted in the back. Ijichi arrived by her side with the mochi gift basket, "Take Subuhi, and wait outside the car." He obeys orders despite appearing astonished to see the stranger. She turns her attention to the man as they leave the store.

"Now, state who you are."

"Naoya. Zenin Naoya. You are well aware that my older sister, Akiko Zenin, is currently a traitor to the jujutsu community."

"I was unaware that Akiko's younger brother is a brat." She gave him a sneer.

"Azai, watch your tounge. You never know when you might need me." Crossing his hands, he spoke.

"What the fuck do you want?"

"Oh. I want many things. Let's not discuss that. Your daughter appears to have a vast amount cursed energy. Despite her age, her cursed energy is impeccable. She being an illegitimate child is unfortunate." He clicked his tongue.