Chapter 17 Two People at Odds (A Dragon and a Tiger)

Two People at Odds (A Dragon and a Tiger)

“Eh? Why is Mishi-san here?“

“Well, I went shopping today and saw you in a cafe while I was walking outside. You looked a little serious, so I couldn’t help but talk to you.“

Upon closer inspection, Mishi-san was holding shopping bags from a store she mentioned earlier.

I see, it’s no wonder she was curious to see an acquaintance who looked worried.

Still, coincidence is a scary thing.

“Um, brother-in-law… Who is she?“

“Oh, yeah… You two haven’t met. This is my coworker, Mitsukasa Airi-san. Mishi-san, this is my wife’s younger sister, Hana Kuroda.“

After a short introduction, Mishi-san nodded in understanding.

“Ah, I see, I get it! Nice to meet you again. I’m Mitsukasa Airi, his good confidante! Nice to meet you, just a sister-in-law.“

“Y-yes, nice to meet you. I’m Hana Kuroda, my brother-in-law’s younger sister. Nice to meet you too, just a coworker.“

The two exchanged greetings that seemed to have hidden meanings.

What is it? I feel like I can sense a very dark atmosphere or aura between them like sparks are about to fly.

Wait, these two are meeting for the first time, right? Why do they seem so at odds? Am I imagining things?

Not knowing what to say, Mishi-san turned to me with a smile.

“Hey, Ucchi! I heard something earlier, but you’re looking for a lawyer, right?“

“Eh? Oh, yeah….“

“Does that mean you’ve finally decided to divorce your wife?“

“U-um? Well, yeah… maybe.“

Mishi-san approached me, leaning in as if to look into my face.

Her face was so close that I couldn’t help but feel a little nervous.

I also couldn’t help but notice Hana-chan’s intense gaze as she watched us from a distance.

“Eh, Hana-chan…?“

“You two seem pretty close, right? Brother-in-law!“

“Well, we’re practically best friends! You could say we’re more than friends but less than lovers! Fufufu~“

No, that’s an exaggeration. And what does “more than friends but less than lovers” mean? It sounds like you’re indirectly saying that we’re lovers….

When I questioned Mishi-san’s statement, Hana-chan lowered her voice and intensified her look, saying, “Ugh….“

“That’s right… Oh, but nothing can surpass the bond between me and my brother-in-law. After all, we’re family. Right, brother-in-law?“

“Eh? Oh, yeah… maybe.“

“Gah…!“

Mishi-san looked frustrated, her eyes narrowing in annoyance at Hana-chan’s boastful declaration as if she were trying to one-up her.

I thought I heard the sound of teeth grinding, but… yeah, probably just my imagination.

“Tch… Well, whatever. It’s almost time anyway… It’s only a matter of time….”

“…?”

Mishi-san muttered something to herself, but her voice was too low for me to understand.

I was curious about what she was saying, but I wasn’t brave enough to talk to her in her current scary mood.

Then suddenly Mishi-san returned to her usual carefree smile and spoke to me.

“About what we were talking about before! If you’re looking for a lawyer, I can introduce you to one!“

“Introduce? …Do you know someone like that?“

“Well, yes! We’re sort of acquainted.“

It’s amazing that she knows someone like that.

I don’t think there are many people who know lawyers.

The fact that she can introduce such someone so easily means that she must be quite capable.

I can’t believe I’m working with someone who knows someone like that.

“I’m going to call her now, so please wait a moment?“

“Oh, okay… um, thank you.“

Surprised by the unexpected turn of events, I thanked her, and Mishi-san said, “Don’t worry about it,“ and left.

She probably went outside to contact the lawyer.

As I watched her go, someone tapped me on the shoulder. It was Hana-chan.

“Brother-in-law, I’m glad you found a lawyer.“

“Eh? Oh… Yes, I owe Mishi-san a lot.“

“Mitsukasa… Airi….“

“Is something wrong?“

“Oh, no… I think I heard Mishi-san’s name somewhere….“

“Really?“

The name Mishi-san is probably quite rare.

When she told me that she had heard it before, I was a little surprised and raised my voice.

I remember thinking the same thing when I first met Mishi-san and introduced myself.

At the time, I thought it was just my imagination, but since Hana-chan was thinking the same thing, it might not be.

But where did I hear it?

When I had a strange, vague feeling, Hana-chan changed the subject and said, “Well, let’s leave that aside for now….“

“Brother-in-law, be careful of that Mishi-san person. She seems kind of dangerous.“

“Dangerous? What do you mean?”

“Well, I don’t know… It’s just a woman’s intuition.“

It looks like Hana-chan has some negative feelings towards Mishi-san.

They are both cute, so they should just get along. Well, I can’t force them to be friends.

I should at least listen to Hana-chan’s warning.

But right now I have to concentrate on the divorce.

That’s what I thought as I waited for Mishi-san to come back.