"Aya, don't worry."
"That Hoshimi Miyabi bringing her father over shouldn't be for the sake of causing trouble."
"Besides, this is the city center, so the possibility of them making a move is slim."
Zhe pondered; Aya didn't know about the conversation they had with Hoshimi Miyabi last time.
And their visit this time was very likely to acknowledge her as family.
"Aya, how much do you remember about your family?"
"Or have you recalled anything about your home?"
Zhe inquired.
Hoshimi Aya was stunned upon hearing this, remembering that she had always maintained she had amnesia in front of Rin and Zhe. But her memories here, aside from a name and some combat memories, were practically non-existent.
Seeing this, Hoshimi Aya silently shook her head, indicating she remembered nothing.
Both Zhe and Rin fell into thought upon hearing her words. They looked at each other and finally nodded in agreement.
"Aya, don't be surprised by what I'm about to say."
"One of the two at the door might be your biological older sister, and the other might be your father."
"And they likely came here this time to acknowledge you as their kin."
Rin remained silent for a moment before finally speaking out.
"Impossible!!"
"That is absolutely impossible?!!"
Hoshimi Aya rejected Rin's claim immediately without even thinking.
"Aya, I know it's hard for you to accept."
"But let's hear what they have to say."
"If you don't want to reunite with them, Aya, you can use this chance to make that clear."
"That way, you won't have to hide from them in the future."
Zhe comforted her. After all, Aya's situation would be hard for anyone to accept.
Waking up from a coma with amnesia, only to meet someone who looks exactly like you, and then having that person try to kill you...
And now being told that person is your biological sister—anyone would find that hard to swallow.
"Aya, there's something you might not know."
"Earlier..."
Rin then briefly explained the situation regarding Belle's phone call.
Hoshimi Aya:...
It was now certain that she wasn't Hoshimi Miyabi's clone.
After all, clones have genetic defects that can be detected.
She was a genuine carbon copy of Hoshimi Miyabi, which was why the blood relation was detected.
"I see, I understand."
"I won't go with them, and they have no right to make me go with them!"
Hoshimi Aya said seriously. Come to think of it, she hadn't done anything wrong since arriving here.
She had only hidden because she was terrified after being slashed by Hoshimi Miyabi back then.
Several times she was nearly cut in half. If she hadn't dodged quickly and used the properties of The Hollow to evade them, the outcome back then would have been uncertain.
"Alright, Aya. If it's hard for you to speak, we can speak for you."
After saying that, Rin walked past Hoshimi Aya and opened the door.
"Hello, investigator."
"We meet again. I've come this time to find Hoshimi Aya."
"We've already spoken once through Belle's phone, so I won't say much more."
"I've come this time to acknowledge my sister, and I've also brought my father."
"If it really was my father who did wrong, we can make amends. She can name any conditions she wants."
Hoshimi Miyabi looked at Rin seriously. Because the space at the doorway was small, Hoshimi Miyabi didn't see Hoshimi Aya standing not far behind.
"Come in and talk!"
Rin stepped aside, gesturing for the two to enter, as the doorway was no place for a conversation.
The two nodded politely and walked inside.
"This... although I've seen her on video, seeing her with my own eyes is still somewhat unbelievable!"
Soichiro said in shock as he looked at Hoshimi Aya.
Although he knew the two of them might look somewhat alike, this was far too similar!
"Aya, may I call you that?"
Hoshimi Miyabi asked Hoshimi Aya, attempting to bridge the distance between them.
"No!"
After saying that, Hoshimi Aya hid behind Rin and Zhe. She was truly not good at handling this kind of situation.
So, she would leave it to Rin and Zhe.
"Aya, is it?"
"No matter what, the blood of the Hoshimi Family flows through your veins; you are my daughter."
"I didn't know of your existence before, but now that I do, I won't let you wander outside."
"Come back with us. Mi-chan, as your older sister, has missed you very much these past few days."
Soichiro said in a sincere tone.
"Sorry, I don't have a father, let alone an older sister!"
"You should just go back."
"Let's just act as if we've never met."
Hoshimi Aya refused. She wasn't going to fall for this moral kidnapping.
"Sorry, you heard her."
"Aya has no desire to return to the Hoshimi Family."
"She has her own life here."
"While I'm not sure what the old Aya was like, we know the current Aya very well."
"So please go back and do not disturb us anymore."
Zhe made things clear, effectively asking them to leave.
"Sorry, Aya."
"I know there was some unpleasantness between us."
"But I didn't know you were my sister back then; I thought you were a shapeshifting Etherals."
"I hope you can give us a chance to make amends."
"Father has also been looking for your mother these past few days."
"That way, our family can be reunited."
Hoshimi Miyabi spoke sincerely. She truly hoped Hoshimi Aya could accept them.
"That's right. Once we find your mother, she will become the Matriarch of the Hoshimi Family."
"We will do our best to satisfy whatever you want."
Soichiro added.
"...Fine. As long as you can say my mother's name, I'll agree to go back with you!"
"If you can't say it, then you should leave."
"And don't come to disturb my life ever again."
Hoshimi Aya said after a moment of silence, having thought this through.
Her mother didn't even exist, so it was impossible for them to say a name.
Secondly, even if they did say a name, she could just deny it.
Hearing Hoshimi Aya's words, Hoshimi Miyabi's eyes lit up slightly, and she looked at her father with a gaze full of hope.
She hadn't expected her sister's condition to be so simple—just saying her mother's name would be enough.
But after waiting a while, Hoshimi Miyabi didn't hear her father say a single name. Seeing this, Hoshimi Miyabi tugged on her father's sleeve.
Soichiro:...
"See, you don't remember at all."
"In that case, what are you here for?"
"Won't you please leave?"
Hoshimi Aya issued a final request for them to leave.
"No, sister, wait a moment. Father must remember."
"Right, Father?"
Hoshimi Miyabi looked at her father with an inquiring gaze.
Soichiro could only smile awkwardly; he really didn't know!
After a moment of silence, Rin and Zhe seemed to have guessed something, and their gazes toward Soichiro gradually turned cold.
They didn't expect the head of the Hoshimi Family to be such a scumbag. Aya was already this old, yet he didn't even know who Aya's mother was.
Isn't this just a textbook definition of a piece of trash scumbag?!!
"Father!!"
"You must remember Aya's mother, right?!"
Hoshimi Miyabi asked her father, simultaneously feeling like this father of hers was becoming a stranger.
The father in her memories wasn't like this!
"...Sorry, I really don't remember."
Soichiro lowered his head and admitted the fact that he didn't remember Hoshimi Aya's mother.
Upon hearing this, Hoshimi Miyabi's gaze toward her father became one of disbelief.
"But I am currently searching for your mother, rest assured."
"If I truly did something to wrong you and your mother, I will certainly do my best to make amends."
Soichiro said with a serious expression. Although he indeed didn't remember, since he was the one who did wrong, he would definitely make up for it.
"No need. It's enough if you don't come to disturb my life."
"I have my own life here. Just treat me as a stranger."
Hoshimi Aya frowned. She might have played this a bit too far.
But her goal should have been achieved.
"Sorry, I didn't consider things thoroughly this time."
"I've caused you trouble."
After saying that, Hoshimi Miyabi pulled her father away. As they left, one could faintly see tears shimmering in Hoshimi Miyabi's eyes.
It was unclear if it was disappointment in her father or something else...
"I didn't expect the head of the Hoshimi Family to be such a person!"
"Sleeping with Aya's mother and then not even remembering her name."
"And to think Aya's mother even gave birth to Aya for him!"
Rin complained as she watched the two leave, feeling that it wasn't worth it for Aya's mother.
"Yeah, the social circles of big families have always been messy."
"It's normal not to remember."
"Aya, don't be sad. You have us from now on."
Zhe comforted her.
"I'm fine. Now, shouldn't we be heading to Light Reflection Square?"
"Let's set off quickly; don't keep them waiting."
Hoshimi Aya said. After all, quite a bit of time had been delayed, and saving Twiggy was the priority now.
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