What Really Matters Isn't Money (2)

The truth Kagami had just told him must have come as quite a shock. David stared at him in utter disbelief, sweat beading on his forehead. The dramatic change in his expression left Kagami a little taken aback.

"Why... are you so shocked?"

Though Takako being a woman had surprised plenty of people before, David looked less surprised than terrified.

"While working with Takako-sama, she’s put an arm around my shoulders, wrapped an arm around my waist, and given me a hearty smack on the rear to motivate me... She even said, 'You're such a fine man. I've been waiting so long for a capable, dependable man like you to come along. It makes me feel so reassured.'"

"Ah, that's courtship behavior."

"Pardon me, but... you're saying that as a joke.................. right?"

At David's question, Kagami very obviously looked away. David's face grew paler by the second. Before David could ask him to do something about it, Kagami hurried over to Alice, who was cheering Rex on as he fought.

"What's wrong, Kagami-san? You look really sorry for him..."

"I was just thinking maybe I should find a wife soon. Seeing David made me realize that if I stay single without thinking about it, someone terrifying might set their sights on me."

Looking at David, who was still in a daze, Kagami genuinely thought so. He didn't want to end up like that. Honestly, if Takako-chan set her sights on him, he couldn't imagine escaping...