Blood Of Platinum
Chapters 328. Kino and the Twins' Feelings
“Ryou? It turns out you're here. I'm looking for you from earlier”
“Kino!!”
Ryou wakes up and approaches the older brother who just arrived.
“Kino! I'm sorry, this is not my will. I could have sworn” not long after, Ryou whispered in the ears of the older brother, “I was kidnapped by those unlucky twins! Where they just bribed me with a bowl of Zuppa Soup and Fish n Chips earlier. They are stingy, be careful ya”
“Ryou, can't talk so”
Jessie and Jene saw a trace of hope in their eyes.
‘Finally there is an angel who can help us!’
Quickly, the two of them asked Kino to join. Of course Ryou refuses and pulls his brother away. But, Kino was too gentle to resist and ended up sitting down with the two.
“Have you eaten, Kino?”
“I'm not hungry. Thanks for the offer, Jene-san”
“It's okay, I'll get it for you yes. What do you want?”
“I'm really not hungry”
“Then just a snack? Hows it? I give you the best recommendation! Wait here!”
Jene actually went to get some snacks for Kino. It seems like Jene is happier for Kino than Ryou. It was evident from the way he spoke and treated Kino.
Jessie herself also offered fish n chips on him.
“This, please eat”
“Thank you. I'm it's okay. Instead, Jessie-san ate it”
Jessie was impressed and confused at the same time. Next to Kino, there was clearly a fierce and annoying face from Ryou but on the other hand there was a friendly Kino face with a slight ray-shining effect.
‘They are definitely not siblings’ murmured Jessie in heart
It is not the first time that both have been questioned. But it doesn't matter, as long as Ryou doesn't hear it is still arguably safe.
Jene came with some snacks and Crepes n Shakes.
“Kino, I brought you this. It's crepes, complete with his shake”
Jene gave the food to Kino. Of course Kino couldn't resist it.
“Thank you”
“Sure” Jene smiled
Ryou looked at Jene with very cynical eyes while insinuating her.
“Kino, want to know something? There were two people who pulled my hand and forced me to come with them. That's it, saying I'm a village even though one of them once said never eat cuisine made by ordinary people”
“And even more annoying, the person just seemed to be friendly to the victim's brother he forced. What a dignified ethic of nobility, right?”
- Jleeb
There is an arrow that says ‘mental breakdown’ that pierces Jene's heart.
“Your mouth needs to be covered with magic apparently” threatened Jene
“Dare to do it in front of my brother?” reply Ryou
“Ryou, relax. Don't talk disrespectfully as soon as” Kino tries to calm the sister down
“Hmmph!”
It seems that this time, the twins managed to escape from a fight. Jessie started the conversation to just melt the mood.
“Kino, how is the test?”
“I passed. Ryou also graduated, right?” ask Kino to her sister
“Pass. Guess who the test guy was?”
“Jessie-san? Or Jene-san?”
“Not. Xenon”
“Eh?” Kino was surprised to hear the answer of her sister
Ryou is still unfinished, “That's it, the two twins who pulled me here are the exam supervisors. Damn it, right?”
“Test supervisor? Jessie-san and Jene-san with Xenon-san in Ryou's exam room?”
“True. So annoying. Fortunately I graduated. If I fail, already know the main culprit” replied Ryou cynically
Kino tries to calm her sister back down.
“Do not talk like that. The important thing is Ryou graduated, right?”
It seems that Kino already understands that Ryou is upset right now and he is trying to return the direction of this conversation.
“Um, is there something you want to talk to both of us now?”
“There. We..” Jene looked towards Jessie
“We want to ask about Xenon”
Jessie immediately asked about her fiance. It does not seem to want to linger.
Look, Jessie's face is full of hope on Kino now. Jene is also more focused on Kino and ignores Ryou.
The question was clearly referring to what was hidden from the two of them. Kino recalled the response Xenon had made last night, as the two chased after him.
‘Xenon-san is hiding from both of them due to a personal matter. Could they want to discuss it?’
‘But considering we also have things to keep secret, I can't carelessly talk about it. I'll try asking briefly’
Kino asked Jessie.
“What does Jessie-san want to know about Xenon-san?”
“I want to know what Xenon is hiding and what secrets you know about it”
“Consecration?” Kino looked at her sister. Ryou's face looked so serious this time. His eyes seemed to hint at something and it was not a good thing for them.
‘So so. Ryou looks annoyed. Meaning this’ muttered Kino in the heart
Kino sighed and put the spoon back on the plate.
“I'm sorry in advance, but what secret is meant?”
“I know Xenon's been investigating cases lately and it's like he's been doing it secretly. Indeed it is his duty as an executor, but we both also want to help him”
Jene chimed in on Jessie's words, “I'm sure you know something, right? Although only a little, please tell us whatever it is!”
Ryou nudges his brother's leg as a sign of rejection and Kino understands that.
Kino ended the conversation quickly. Faster than Ryou's previous grunts.
“I'm sorry, as you said that Xenon-san has a secret at this time. I can say that this is indeed related to the case that is happening”
“However, the name of the secret must remain secret until the person himself permits to notify the other party. You can wait until Xenon-san says it”
“Or at least, maybe the two of you will find out what Xenon-san has hidden sooner or later from the other party”
“Because Xenon-san's secret has something to do with the case in the eastern and western regions, I believe you will know later”
“In addition, it is not good to continue imposing your will by wanting to know the secret of someone behind them, Jessie-san, Jene-san. Even if Jessie-san is her fiancee”
“If you want to help him, I think waiting for him to open up is the best option”
“Imagine if we tell Xenon-san and it turns out that she knows it. Not only will we lose faith in him, but you and the relationships you have built over the years will instantly disappear”
“I hope my answer is clear. Ryou and I excuse you. Good day”
Kino stands up and walks with Ryou leaving behind the two. They simply fell silent listening to Kino without being able to answer him.
In the hallway of the corridor, Ryou praised the elder brother all-out.
“Kino cool! You're a genius, Nii-san! Best of all, the only brother I love. I love you!”
“Thank you”
“Eh wait a minute. Don't assume the phrase I love you from me it really has a romantic feeling ya”
“I understand. But I wonder, why can't Ryou get out of that situation so easily? Usually Ryou can do it?”
“Not really. It's because they pissed me off so I retaliated. That's it, I was called a village earlier. Shitty!”
“So. Thank goodness all is well”
Kino was silent and saw the surprised and disappointed expressions of the two brothers.
“Did I answer that wrong to both of them?” kino asked with guilt
“No. That's not true. We can't tell them anything Xenon has kept secret. Moreover, we also have our own purpose to enter this place”
“Ryou correct. But I still feel a little guilty”
“No problem. It'll be over without you knowing. In the end, they will know for themselves, believe me”
“I understand”
Kino and Ryou just walk down the hallway of the corridor towards Kaito's exam room.
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