Chapter 27 - 25: Ayumi’s ZEPS
Zaboru arrived home and quickly fixed himself a light lunch, but he could barely eat. His mind was preoccupied with Ayumi's impending visit. Restless, he grabbed his guitar, strumming aimlessly as he tried to distract himself.
"I wonder if she'll like it," he muttered, glancing at the DIY box with ZEPS Console inside he'd made for her. The vibrant colors and hand-drawn designs made it stand out, and he hoped it would make Ayumi smile.
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Meanwhile, at Hamazou HQ, Ayumi was seated in the grand family meeting room, facing her doting grandfather, Azai Hamazou, and her strict father, Akira Hamazou. The atmosphere in the room was an odd mix of warmth and tension.
"Greetings, Ojii-sama, Otou-sama," Ayumi said, bowing respectfully.
Azai, the legendary figure who had maintained balance in the underworld for decades, burst into a hearty laugh. "Hoho! Ayumi-chan, don't be so formal! Come here and let your grandfather spoil you, just like when you were little."
Akira coughed to interrupt, his stern demeanor in stark contrast to his father's carefree attitude. "Otou-sama, you're always spoiling her. It's not good for her future."
Azai snorted dismissively. "Shut up, you ungrateful son. Ayumi is an angel, unlike you."
Akira sighed, clearly used to his father's antics. Turning to Ayumi, he asked, "Ayumi, I've heard you've been spending time at a boy's house lately. Care to explain?"