Inside Kitaro's reception room, Aizawa worriedly looked at Hide who was kneeling in front of him.

Then, while she tilting her head, Aizawa asked, "Why does Big Bro want to go to Hakaido?"

"Big Bro has to take a relative to her home. Therefore, you have to stay at Kitaro this week." Hide then gently smiled before continuing, "And next week, we will watch the Yuko Mountain match live."

Normally, Aizawa would be super happy if Hide took him to watch Yuko Mountain's match live. But now, what was left in her heart was only a big worry, because as far as she remembered her parents didn't have any siblings, and all her grandparents had already passed away.

"Can Aizawa come along?"

"You want to come with Big Bro to Hakaido?"

Aizawa nodded firmly, then she said in a pleading tone, "Please ..."

"Hey, it's only a week and you need to study here."

Sniff! Sniff!!

Without any warning, Aizawa's tears began to flow and while sobbing she said, "Big Bro, don't leave Aizawa."

"Who said Big Bro will leave you." As he wiped Aizawa's tears, Hide continued, "Well, if you want to come along then Big Bro will take you too."

"Really?"

"Yup. You can wear your uniform, so you only need to pack some clothes and your toothbrush."

"Mhm."

Wasting no time, Aizawa immediately jogged out of the room with a smile as big as morning sun. At the same time, Hide was lost in deep thought.

A few days ago, when Aizawa refused his visit, he immediately concluded that Aizawa seemed to be starting to lose his attachment to him. However, it seemed that his guess was wrong. He had just confirmed that Aizawa still had worries and preconceived notions that he would leave her.

'Well, considering how I've treated her after Emily passed away, it's natural that her worries won't go away in a short time.'

While holding back the bitterness in his heart, Hide then stood up and turned to Kaede Sensei who was standing near the door.

"Sensei, I deeply apologize. It seems I have to interrupt Aizawa's study."

"No problem, and actually it's a good thing." While approaching Hide who was looking at him questioningly, Kaede Sensei asked, "Hide, did you know that Aizawa was already able to do the fifth grade problem before she came to Kitaro?"

"Huh?" In an instant, a big question mark appeared on Hide's forehead.

Kaede Sensei took a deep breath before saying in a serious tone, "I was also surprised and when I asked who taught her, Aizawa replied that no one guided her. She just took initiative to study whenever she was alone at home and remembered her mother. She also said it was super hard at first, but it could drive away her loneliness so she kept studying and searched for more difficult material in your old book.

Hide, even if Aizawa has an IQ of 142, her way of study is still too extreme, and no matter what kind of circumstances behind her drive, it must be stopped."

"Sensei, that's my fault."

"Aizawa also told me, that after her mother passed away you often said she should become the smartest possible child and be independent as soon as possible. As a teacher, I can confidently say it's the worst thing that can be said to a four year old child that just lost her mother."

'My old self, why are you so stupid?' lamented Hide as he bowed deeply to Kaede Sensei, "Sensei, I just realized my fatal mistake recently. But believe me, I already started to make up for it by using every means and will at my disposal."

"Good." Kaede Sensei smiled before continuing, "You must fix it with all your might before it's too late. Or someday, hatred is the only thing she can spare for you for the rest of her life."

"Sensei, I understand."

Actually, Hide wanted to scream that he not only knew but had already experienced it firsthand how his relationship with Aizawa would end if he didn't fix it. Fortunately, at the last second he managed to restrain himself.

"Sensei, thank you for your concern and believe me I'll pay any price for Aizawa happiness."

"I believe you, but you should make that promise in front of Aizawa's Mother." Kaede Sensei took a deep breath before continuing, "She was the one who always taught Aizawa the importance of being dependent on and supporting each other as brothers and sisters. In short, Aizawa's Mother put her trust in you and Aizawa followed her wish with everything she had."

"I'll make the promise as Sensei says."

Kaede Sensei smiled, then she calmly said, "I know you won't disappoint her."

In an instant, tears rushed down Hide's cheeks. He already tried to hold back it as hard as he could, but he failed. The regret that he had let Emily down in his previous life, turned out to be far more painful than he thought.

'I'm sorry, Mom,' muttered Hide as he wiped his tears.

Fortunately, by the time Aizawa returned to the reception room, Hide had managed to calm himself down. Without delay, he bowed deeply towards Kaede Sensei. Then, he immediately left Kitaro while holding Aizawa's hand tightly.

---

Shizuka gently and attentively helped Anya put on her elementary school uniform.

Then, as she smoothed the folds on Anya's collar, Shizuka said, "Looks very fitting and good on you."

"Mhm."

Anya cheerfully nodded and it was clear that she really liked the elementary school uniform that Shizuka had given her.

While holding Anya's cheeks using both her hand, Shizuka then said, "Now, you don't have to worry about Monster Moruyama anymore."

"Big Sis Shizuka, is it true that Monster Moruyama is dead?"

"Yup."

"Is Chief Koji dead too?"

"Is he nice to you?"

"Chief Koji was kind to Anya, but he didn't help Anya when Monster Moruyama hurt Anya."

"If he didn't protect Anya, then he deserved to accompanying Monster Moruyama to the afterlife."

"Really?" asked Anya hesitantly. It was clearly visible on her face, that she didn't want Chief Koji to die with Monster Moruyama.

"Yup, absolutely. Moreover, he tried to protect Monster Moruyama with all his might."

"Big Sis, can Anya throw away Anya's old clothes?" A black cloud filled Anya's face as she continued, "Monster Moruyama always asked Anya to wear it before he started hurting Anya, so Anya didn't want to keep it."

Shizuka turned to look at the pile of miniature adult women's clothes next to her before replying decisively, "We're not only going to throw it away. We're going to burn it to the ash."

"Mhm." Once again Anya nodded firmly.

"And, following the student ID that Hide prepared, for now your name is Uesugi Yukino. Of course, you can change it later."

"Okay."

At the same time, Takeo who just woke up approached Shizuka and Yukino. After looking at Yukino's East Nichiko Elementary uniform, a question mark immediately appeared on his forehead.

"Shizuka, Isn't that your uniform?"

"Correct, I thought a new uniform would be too flashy. So, after I made sure it was the same size, I decided to use mine to disguise Yukino. Hide also agreed with my idea."

"Yukino?"

"For the journey to Hakaido, Anya will use Uesugi Yukino as her name."

As he looked at Anya's snow-white hair and skin, Takeo nodded. "That's a super fitting name for her."

"Hide also said that there will be a change of plans. His little sister is going to Hakaido, so he will take us too."

"Good, we can't let Hide do everything alone."

"Yeah, I wouldn't feel at ease either if I didn't see the family where Yukino will be staying."

"Me too."

Shizuka then handed a shopping bag to Takeo. "Take a shower and change your clothes, Hide will arrive in a few minutes with our lunch."

"Okay."

Wasting no time, Takeo rushed to the bathroom, while Shizuka and Yukino separated Yukino's clothes and old things and burned them

---

Blink blink!

Two little girls, standing face to face, and looking at each other curiously. Then, Hide introduced the two.

"Aizawa, this is Uesugi Yukino. She is eleven year old so you can call her Big Sis. Yukino just lost her family, so we'll take her to a relative in Hakaido."

"Mhm," replied Aizawa as she nodded.

"Yukino, this is Uesugi Aizawa. She is six year old, so you can call her Little Sis."

"Okay," Yukino replied cheerfully

It seemed having a new little sister made Yukino very happy. Moreover, Aizawa was a mixed-blood kid like herself.

Then, as he smiled Hide lifted the shopping bag from a family restaurant in his right hand. "Well, let's have lunch."

Wasting no time, the whole group then entered Pine Abode and the lunch began immediately. The menu that Hide brought was only Chicken Cheese Curry Pasta for 700 Ren / portion, but the whole group enjoyed it heartily.

For Aizawa, having lunch with his brother's friends turned out to be very fun. As for Yukino, it was the best lunch since her parents used her to pay off their debt two years ago.

---

After lunch, Yukino and Aizawa then played cards in the middle of the room. Coincidentally, Yukino was taught by Chief Koji how to play poker, while Aizawa was taught by Kaede Sensei and Kana. So the two happily play poker and it was easy to conclude that the two were very compatible. Also, it turned out both of them were formidable poker players.

At the same time, Hide, Shizuka, and Takeo gathered in one corner. While Takeo turned on his tablet, Shizuka with sparkling eyes looked at Yukino and Aizawa.

"Hide, you are very wise, bringing Aizawa along to accompany Yukino."

"Yup," replied Hide as he tried his best to hide the real reason why Aizawa came along to Hakaido.

"While you two are planning the route, can I join Yukino and Aizawa?"

"No!" replied Takeo firmly. "You will only spoil their happy mood."

In reflex, Shizuka pursed her lips. "Fine."

Without delay, Hide then pointed to the off-road route on the map that Takeo had shown. "We won't be using Highway 11 to go to Aida, but this route."

"Are you sure? This is a dirt road with no asphalt at all," Takeo asked.

Hide firmly replied, "Don't worry, it's a hard dirt road and there hasn't been any rain in recent times, so the Green SUV will pass it easily.

We're going to turn a 45 minute ride into an 80 minute ride, but that will ensure that we won't be detected by Toruma Mafia spotters.

Once we arrive at the outskirts of Aida City, Takeo will drop us off and we will continue our journey to the train station in the downtown by taxi. Takeo will then follow after he hides and clears the Green SUV from forensic traces."

""Roger,""

"After that, it was only a matter of 12 hours traveling by bullet train." Hide then handed two bundles of a hundred 1000 Ren bill as he continued, "And here's your travel money."

"What about the money and gold jewelry from the guards?" asked Shizuka.

"We'll take care of it after returning from Hakaido."

"Okay."

A few minutes later, the group was already on their way to the parking area on the south side of Hibino Lake.

*****