The smile on her face became a little stronger at this moment... no, when she recalled every compliment Qingdeng had given her last night.

Honesty and straightforward emotions are well conveyed to Okita Hikaru through his smiling face.

Okita Hikaru instantly lowered his eyebrows as if embarrassed, frowned, and then immediately took a deep breath as if he was feeling heavy.

"'Determination will never waver again'..."

She softly repeated the exact words the Chief had just said.

"You kid...why don't you listen to my advice..."

Okita Hikaru ended her sentiments with a long sigh that was so low in volume that it almost disappeared, but the emotion contained in it was not small at all.

Then she stopped speaking.

Silently pressing the hem of the kimono, he turned and left.

Looking at her sister's back, which seemed to have become a little bent, Souji's eyes flashed with a trace of unbearability...but she did not regret what she just said or the will she expressed.

…

…

Hikaru Okita, with his hands folded in front of him, walked quickly along the corridor at his feet with an expressionless expression.

Because the clothes on the lower body are tied very tightly, it is difficult to walk quickly in a women's kimono, so Okita Hikaru's stride and pace... people can't help but worry about whether she will step on the hem of her clothes.

Then he fell to the ground.

"Ah Guang! Ah Guang! Don't walk so fast! Be careful and you fall!"

Okita Rintaro, who followed closely behind Okita Hikaru, urgently reminded Okita Hikaru... However, Okita Hikaru turned a deaf ear to his reminder.

Seeing that his wife was ignoring him... Okita Rintaro sighed heavily, and then opened and closed his mouth several times.

He looked like he wanted to say something to Okita Hikari, but didn't know how to say it...

But at this moment, Okita Hikaru, who was speeding along at full speed, suddenly stopped.

Okita Rintaro was walking behind, but he was caught off guard and almost bumped into Okita Hikaru's back.

"Aguang, what's wrong?"

"...It's nothing." Okita Hikaru said softly, "It's just that...I found the young man I recommended to the director the day before yesterday."

"Young man?" Okita Rintaro followed Okita Hikari's gaze and looked forward - at the corner of the corridor in front of them, a sweaty young samurai was walking in a hurry towards the toilet.

The next moment Okita Rintaro cast his eyes on the young samurai, he suddenly felt the light at his hand brighten - Okita Hikaru, who was standing beside him, stepped forward again.

She walked straight towards the young warrior.

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…

Since copying the talent "Strengthening the Stomach", Qingden's gastrointestinal digestion and absorption capabilities have become much stronger, and the frequency of defecation has obviously become much lower.

Of course, the frequency of handjobs has not changed much compared to the past.

Feeling that his bladder was full, Qingteng ran towards the toilet of the trial gym at a speed similar to a trot, wanting to quickly get rid of his physiological needs and then return to the dojo to continue practicing swordsmanship.

Suddenly, a pleasant female voice called out from behind him:

"Mr. Orange!"

Qingdeng's expression was startled, his figure paused, and he quickly turned around and looked back.

"Miss Okita?"

Okita Hikaru led Okita Rintaro to walk in front of Qingto in three steps and two steps at a time.

Before Aoto could ask "What are you doing for me?", Okita Hikaru explained his purpose.

"Are you free this afternoon?"

"ha?"

"I have something very important to tell you."

Okita Hikaru's expression was extremely serious.

"If you are free in the afternoon, could you please come with me and my husband to the teahouse next door?"

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…

It's day, afternoon——

In Edo, in a certain private room at a teahouse called "Shinsuiya" not far from the Imperial Guard Hall——

Qingto, who was sitting upright, looked straight at Okita and his wife, who were sitting opposite him with shoulders crossed, with a look of confusion that could not be concealed.

At this time, Qingto suddenly realized that this seemed to be the first time he had met and talked with Souji's sister in private.

The looks of these two sisters are so eerily similar...

Every time he faced Hikari Okita, Aoto had the illusion that he was talking to the "mature version of Souji".

"Um... I wonder, Miss Okita, what do you want to tell me?"

Qingdeng went straight to the point without any hesitation.

Although the tone was sonorous and powerful... there was a hint of caution in the tone.

To be honest, Okita Hikaru suddenly ran over to him and said, "We have something important to discuss." Her behavior made Qingto feel a little guilty...

This made Qingteng couldn't help but doubt himself: Could it be that the things I did to Souji were exposed last night? Is Souji's eldest sister coming to settle accounts with me now?

Thinking of this, Qingdeng felt a little chill on his back...

In order to find out what was going on, Aomori nodded without hesitation this morning and agreed to Okita Hikaru's "invitation".

After having lunch, he and Okita's wife came to this teahouse near the Imperial Guard Hall and opened a private room that was secluded and did not have to worry about people overhearing their conversation.

Faced with Qingdou's direct attack, Okita Hikaru did not respond immediately.

Instead, he first carefully looked at Fan Qingdeng's face thoughtfully.

"...Looking closer, Mr. Tachibana, you are indeed very talented."

"Haah...? Uh...you've given me the award."

He was complimented for no reason... Qingdeng looked bewildered and was humble and conciliatory.

"Mr. Tachibana, there is no need to use honorifics to me. You can talk to me in a more casual tone just like you would with a friend."

After finishing speaking, Okita Hikaru picked up the tea cup in front of him and gently sipped the tea in the cup.

When he put the teacup back to its original position, Okita Hikaru raised his eyes, cast a solemn gaze towards Aomori, and said carefully and word by word:

"Mr. Orange, the reason why I am disturbing you suddenly today is because I want to ask you to do me a favor."

"help?"

"Well. Can you please join me in persuading Souji not to study anymore... no, not to be addicted to kendo anymore?"

A shadow of surprise suddenly appeared between Qingdeng's brows.

When speaking of the word "obsessed", Okita Hikaru specifically used a particularly sharp tone... The edge in his voice was like a sharp blade suddenly unsheathed, making the air in the room "chichi".

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"The Souji is the eldest son of our Okita family, and he needs to inherit the Okita family business in the future."

"But Souji, he is completely addicted to kendo now and can't extricate himself."

"He is indifferent to anything except kendo and Jinpingtang."

"His current obsession with kendo has completely broken away from the scope of 'learning self-defense techniques' and 'strengthening the body'."

"I don't object to him practicing swordsmanship...but I can't ignore his current state of being possessed."

"Mr. Tachibana, you are one of our closest friends."

"Master Kondo, young master Kondo, Mr. Hijikata, and Uncle Minamoto may all turn a deaf ear to the words of the boss."

"But maybe the Chief Secretary will listen to your words!"

"I would like to ask you to help me persuade the General Secretary in private."

"Keep his eyes off the sword in his hand."

"Let him pay more attention to the world besides kendo."

…

Okita Hikaru's eloquence has always been outstanding.

Her words can be said to be sincere and contain strong emotions.

After generously explaining the content of his request to Aonto and the reasons for his request, Okita Hikaru looked at Aoto for confirmation.

This action of course means "What do you think?"
To be continued...