Chapter 384: – Life Counseling – Suzume

4:55 PM.

After telling Shu an abridged model of the time when he cross-dressed to save lots of Zhaojun, she left to go seize a dinner… and doubtless share the story with the opposite women primarily based on how excited she appeared.

That was mildly embarrassing. However contemplating it wasn’t the worst of the incidents that John went by way of up to now, he did not thoughts.

Though he did want to speak with Alphy about her behavior of casually dropping tales about him.

John was touched that Alphy was snug sufficient with everybody to inform tales about their previous like that, but it surely made issues a bit tough.

Which made John reaffirm that he ought to actually begin up that film firm to make wuxia and xianxia movies to slowly introduce everybody to the thought of the Three Realms.

Perhaps by occurring a non-public jet to a ‘abandoned island’ set piece that was actually a spot within the Three Realms.

Meals for thought.

In any case, it was additionally time for Aurora’s nap.

John dropped his daughter off again at residence with Yue for a correct nap earlier than heading again to the workplace and rearranging issues once more.

It was time for dinner now, and the solar had began to set. Due to that, John closed the curtains and put up some lamps as a substitute.

The 2 lounge chairs stayed, together with the espresso desk. However as a substitute of assorted snacks, John laid out some correct meals as a substitute.

Properly, extra correct meals.

Recent sashimi from fish that John rapidly grabbed within the close by seas. Pickled greens and radishes. Recent tuna and salmon hand rolls. Just a few deep fried rolls that have been an abomination and shame to Japanese delicacies, however that John missed consuming…

Yeah, he ought to by no means let Yuri know in regards to the deep fried sushi rolls.

Not that she would not get pleasure from it, however John had a sense that she may instinctively chuck a knife at him for the blasphemy.

Anyway, there was sashimi, sushi, greens, some baked fish, shrimp tempura, miso soup, veggie tempura… Oh, and a pot of freshly brewed Jasmine tea.

John initially deliberate to make chrysanthemum tea, however he had a sense his beautiful spouse could be livid, so he modified it final minute.

Anyway, contemplating that Suzume was extra conventional in her upbringing, John hoped that she would respect the choice of meals.

After wanting over every little thing once more and ensuring it was the proper temperature to get pleasure from, John sat again and glanced by way of the notes he had on Suzume whereas he waited.

Suzume Akairo. A reputation that might additionally imply red-colored sparrow, particularly with the characters she used to spell that identify.

Suzume frowned and mentioned, “Supervisor-san says we should always keep away from individuals who communicate like that. He says they are typically shady people who simply need to entice women into conditions the place they can not escape and should spend their life, youth, and doubtlessly our bodies fulfilling a debt they naively entered into.”

John blinked and mentioned, “Properly. On the whole, that is true. And I suppose I might agree. However…” He shoved a fried sushi piece into his mouth and chewed on it for a bit earlier than saying, “What the heck is Kai educating you guys?”

Suzume delicately lifted a bit of sashimi together with her chopsticks earlier than consuming it. Her eyes wrinkled with happiness as she smiled. However then she realized that John had requested a query and mentioned, “M-My apologies. It had been so lengthy since I had contemporary sashimi… What was it that you just requested?”

John waved his hand. “It is not that vital anyway.”

He may discover that out from Kai immediately. They have been due for a workers assembly to plan the primary Prodigy stay live performance anyway utilizing the IDOL our bodies, so he may bug the man about it then.

John sipped on his tea and mentioned, “Might you inform me a bit about your self, Suzume? I do know out of your interview that you just have been a shrine maiden beforehand and have adoptive mother and father, however I do not know a lot else.” He set his cup down and mentioned, “Likes, dislikes… favourite shade. Issues like that.”

Suzume paused.

John observed and mentioned, “If it is too private, I can let you know a bit about myself first-“

“I am keen on the clear blue sky in addition to the colour it turns at daybreak. For me, it has at all times represented freedom and independence. And I vehemently despise sakura, though I do my greatest in tolerating it. Each the colour and the flowers.”

John blinked. “Wait. However should not you want sakura blossoms if you happen to’re a shrine maiden?”

Suzume sipped on her tea and mentioned, “Sure. I ought to. And consequently, I despise them. However once more, I perceive the significance and tolerate them accordingly.”

John felt a sheen of sweat type, remembering her debut video and trailer. “O-Okay. Duly noted-“

“I additionally despise immature adults.” Suzume picked up a shrimp tempura piece and crunched down on it, chewing like she wished to crush it out of existence. After ending it, she took a swig of tea, virtually prefer it was sake, and mentioned, “My adoptive mother and father are great individuals. However they don’t seem to be match to lift kids. Even in any case these years, they proceed to behave like a younger newlywed couple and fornicate all around the onsen when there are not any company reserving it. Furthermore, I used to be not in a position to get pleasure from a traditional childhood or expertise the facilities of the fashionable period till just lately.”

“G-Received it. I am sorry that you just had to-“

Suzume poured herself extra tea and mentioned, “Then there was the strict coaching that I underwent as a shrine maiden.” She drained the cup of tea after which checked out John. “Are you aware how early and the way routine that form of life is? In addition to the mannerisms that you will need to uphold even to disrespectful international vacationers? A ‘sure, esteemed customer’, or ‘it’s over right here, esteemed customer.’ After which there’s the speech coaching! Deciding on explicit phrases and phrasings, refraining from expressing an excessive amount of need or feelings… And that accursed head priest was discovered to be a hidden pervert regardless of saying that it was essential to rid one in every of all worldly needs! Furthermore…!”

Ah. There was the fiery mood that John remembered. So nurture may reign it again, however nature discovered a manner…

“Are you listening to me?”

John nodded and mentioned, “After all, Suzume. It is horrible that you just needed to undergo all of that.”

Suzume gave a curt nod and mentioned, “It’s! And furthermore, I believed nothing of it till I arrived right here and started interacting with the others and broadened my horizons. The nerve! Just because the ‘excellent’ shrine maiden is a meek and demure magnificence, they exit of their strategy to shut down self-expression and power inhibitions. A well mannered smile, ‘refined’ gestures… After which there’s the dearth of schooling! Do you know that there’s education out there past the first faculty stage? As a result of I used to be advised that it was all that I might be capable to accomplish as a shrine maiden!”

John placed on a sympathetic expression after which poured himself some extra tea.

…This might take some time…