Agnes exclaims to Junko what’s up with that email she sent her yesterday!? “Junko, are you serious? At this time when
you’ll leave soon... And, besides, there are so many substitute candidates who
wanted to go.”
Junko bows and repeatedly apologizes. “It
is because of a personal reason... at least, please let me help in inquiring
the other substitutes who would want to go...”
Holding out her hand to Junko, Agnes tells
her not to say anymore. “I don’t like this kind of etiquette apology that you
Japanese do because it seems like something is being settled. Fine, you help in
contacting the other substitute assistant.” Junko says okay, she’ll start
immediately.
While Junko is glumly typing on the laptop
computer, Agnes is busy calling people. Then, she exclaims, “..OH! Thank you
very much, Satoko [guesswork from 聡子]. It’s
really great that you can immediately prepare. The plane will leave at 21 o’
clock tomorrow. Yes. OK. I’ll inform Makoto.” Junko glumly looks on.
Leaving the office, Junko thinks, “It is
because of my own naiveté that I’m letting this opportunity slip away. I’m
simply continuously giving other people trouble, that’s all. ...this is really
awful. ...about the plane, I only have to be careful and it isn’t like I cannot
ride it...
...but, if I were to go to New York and my
body isn’t feeling well, then it will just cause more unnecessary problems to
the director. Even if it is only this, I would want to prevent that at all
cost...”
Then, she sees Makoto carrying his luggage
as he gets ready to ride the elevator. This made Junko apologizes to him.
Makoto interrupts her by saying that he heard from Agnes and honestly speaking,
he is very disappointed with her.
“When you accepted this work, you said that
you’ll properly work for at least 3 years. But now, like this, I can only say
it is a pity. That pretty much summarizes this incident.” Flustered Junko can
only apologize again.
Turning to leave, Makoto says this time, at
least on the side of replacing the assistant, it would cost a lot of money.
[<- probably regarding the plane tickets which are non-transferrable?] “In
the end, promoting you to become the official assistant would naturally fizzle
out. Please understand this.”
Bowing down, Junko says that she
understands...sorry. To her surprise, Makoto blurts out, “Since you understand,
then why are you like this, you idiot! Is it because you encountered opposition
from the monk before the trip?” Junko tensely looks at him and says no, sorry,
it is because of a family... matter...
Junko thinks that even if indeed, there is
that kind of issue but actually, it is because of her body’s condition which is
causing trouble. Makoto apologizes for asking like that since it can be considered
sexual harassment. “Within the company, I won’t continue on pursuing this
matter.” Junko says, direc...
Inside the elevator, Makoto leans on his
luggage. He couldn’t believe that he would unexpectedly be so jealous while in
the workplace. “Am I still a college student?”
Junko thinks, “At least, I have to first
inform Hoshikawa-san about this issue. ...what if it made him unhappy, what
should I do... But then, it is difficult for it to be approved. I don’t want to
regret what I have decided on. There is still more than a month so I have to
think of a way for others not to find out about it.”
That night, Junko informs the abbot that
regarding work, she has already explained it clearly... “Up to the extent of
all of my capabilities, I will properly look after the house.” The abbot thanks
her. “Thanks to your help. We really owe you one, Junko-san. This is a huge
favor.”
Junko sheepishly says that it is okay, her
grandmother is also going to join the trip so she’ll be under his care. The
abbot says that he should be the one to say that because thanks to her, Hibari’s
mood has become quite lively. Junko excuses herself and leaves the room.
Outside, she feels nauseous. While the
others are busy with the luggage and preparations, Junko thinks, so this is
what pregnancy is like... “I really don’t feel good. A lot of things happened
today and until now, it is the most...”
She loses her balance but Amane catches
her. He tells her that’s dangerous. “Your complexion looks so pale. The day for
the trip is already tomorrow so pull yourself together. *smiles* If we need
anything during the group trip, just in case, absolutely keep it a secret from
brother.”
Junko smiles back and says that this time
around, she has already decided to stay behind and take care of things so there’s
no need to worry. “Be careful on your way to the trip. I’ll be going to see
grandmother.”
In disbelief, Amane asks if she is kidding.
“Hey, hey! Let’s not even mention about the group trip for the time being, what
about your business trip over that side? Weren’t you going to New York to do
some big job? You won’t be going anymore?” Junko says that someone has already
substituted for her.
She smiles at him and says, “Don’t look at
me as if it is some misfortune since I have not yet been downgraded from a
bride candidate of the ‘young abbot’. In short, I’m just delaying my work’s
dream. Right now, I want to put in all my effort to help out the Hoshikawa’s
family.”
Amane comments that’s quite a spontaneous
action. Junko thinks, “...it seems that thanks to that, my nausea has been
alleviated. I’ll take advantage of this time to...”
Knocking on the door, Junko calls out to
Hibari and says that she’ll disturb her for a while. Lying on the bed, Hibari
tells her to do as she please. “Anyway, you’re acting quite out of control in
my house and you even want me to care about you.”
Junko says that there is something that she
wants to tell her. “I’ll be replacing madam [Tokiko] in staying behind to take
care of the temple. So, starting tomorrow, please tell me if you need anything!”
This made Hibari exclaim in surprise.
Junko enters the room and tells her that
she cannot make such a loud noise or else, her waist... Hibari groans that it
hurts. Going to Hibari, Junko says that isn’t good for her waist so please lie
down properly...
Hibari exclaims didn’t she tell her not to
mind her! “By the way...what about your business trip!? Weren’t you always
talking about work and work that you’re completely enthusiastic about it...
...Unexpectedly, you’ll easily decide not
to go to the business trip and stay and take care of the temple. Then, it isn’t
a really serious job. *this irks Junko* If you want to win my favor then as
matters stand, you’re quite slow [in doing so; why didn’t you do it earlier].”
Feeling ill, Junko turns away and says no,
it isn’t purely because of her [Hibari] that she isn’t going to the business
trip... Then, she suddenly feels dizzy. She covers her mouth as she makes
vomiting sounds. This made Hibari’s eyes widen.
After catching her breath, Junko realizes
what just happened. Thinking that this is bad and she has to quickly think of
an alibi, she apologizes to Hibari. “I’m being rude. Ha ha. I was in a bit of a
hurry to stand up that it seems that something got stuck in my throat. I’m
sorry.” She becomes aghast when Hibari asks, “Could it be that you’re pregnant?”
Comment: So, Junko has decided to stay. This is very hard for her. Even if
she is trying to be positive that it is just a delay, I’m not too sure if she’ll
have another chance to go there for work. For vacation is more probable.
And, Makoto is indeed acting jealous since
he believes that she chose Takane over her job/him. Well, he has been using the
job to lure her to him. ^^; Anyway, this is for the best. He has to move on from
this, and go back to his old rule on keeping things professional at work.
The abbot believes that Junko is sincere
about choosing family over work. Amane is quite shock over this development.
Hibari is also surprised though she was mistaken about the motive. Because of
her nausea, Hibari would most likely have figured it out – the real reason. Scans
by 月球坑组
Quote
of the day:
Life is always at some turning point. ~
Irwin Edman
Ooh, nice development! This might be a chance for grandma to soften a bit... or not ha ha ha.I just feel sad that Junko's dream is taking a backseat again but then - baby!
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Thanks Kat.
ReplyDeleteFor me, can't wait for the next chapter,
and want to know what will happen after this incident.
Hope Hibari will accept her this time.
You're welcome, guppy ^-^
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