Cyberpunk: 2075.

Chapter 408 21. Arasaka Nobuyuki
"I told you long ago that they weren't just ordinary friends. Now look, they're holding hands."

Walking on the deck of the Kujira, Oliver quietly approached Jack and V and said, "Carl said that he and Miss Arasaka are just friends. I think they can no longer be friends."

"Boyfriend and girlfriend are no longer friends?"

Jack lowered his voice so as not to attract the attention of Kenichi Shiro who was walking in front of him: "Keep your voice down, it's hard to say about this kind of thing. Can't you see Kenichi Shiro is staring at me? I think it's still uncertain."

"I think Carl might have a very normal mindset. He might really think this is something that happens between friends."

V said, "But this is also the first time I've seen Carl treat a woman like this. It's really hard to imagine that Carl, who always wants to bring food back for us when he goes out on a date with someone, would actually hold someone's hand. It looks really weird."

"You said if they succeed, then things will change a little bit?"

Oliver said, "Are we really going to become Arasaka's company dogs?"

"I don't think so. Maybe we will have to become bodyguards for the Dangerous Girls Agency and serve as bodyguards for those cat-eared beauties."

Jack shrugged his shoulders: "After all, this young lady is also the young master of the dangerous girl."

"Just wait and see. Even if something does happen, we won't be the ones to worry first."

As they talked in low voices, they crossed the deck and came to the cabin originally used for sailors to rest.

Over there, a man sitting sideways on a chair was waiting for them.

The man was wearing an open coat through which his shirt could be seen. He seemed relaxed, with one hand on the armrest of the chair and the other hand adjusting his collar. When he heard the arrival of the crowd, he put down his hand that was adjusting his collar and turned around.

The man has short black hair, clear facial features and a somewhat serious expression. He has thick eyebrows, bright eyes, a straight nose, tightly closed lips, and a clear chin line. Overall, he gives people a very resolute feeling.

If we talk about Carl's first impression of this person, it is that although this person looks quite old from the appearance of his skin, he appears to be very energetic. He looks like a ball of fire, a burning wildfire that can burst into flames at any time.

'Strange feeling.'

He didn’t know why he had such an impression of this person, but Carl already knew his identity.

Needless to say, there is only one person in the entire super aircraft carrier who can sit in this lounge like a host and wait for everyone.

Arasaka Nobuyuki.

Hearing about him is not as good as meeting him in person. This man, who was described as a dandy boy in various news reports, a rebel who did not understand his father's hard work and even rebelled against his father, was much more likable than the Arasaka Saburo he had seen in the video. At least this man looked very energetic.

Arasakase Nobuyuki looked at the arrival of several people and was about to say something, but his eyes accidentally caught a glimpse of a scene.

He saw his great-niece Haruko Arasaka holding hands with a black-haired young man.

'Um? '

Even Arasakase Nobuyuki, who has lived to this age and is no longer surprised by all kinds of things in the world, couldn't help but be stunned when he saw this scene.

He seemed to have never heard that Haruko found her other half?

Could it be that Haruko was just like her mother, ignoring her family and falling in love freely?

While Arasakase Nobuyuki was thinking, Carl noticed Arasakase Nobuyuki's gaze. He also realized that it seemed inappropriate to continue holding hands in front of Haruko's elders, so he took the initiative to let go of her hand.

He had already led the person here. After Carl let go of her hand, Haruko walked towards Arasaka Nobuyuki.

"Uncle, long time no see."

Haruko opened her arms happily, and when she saw Arasaka Haruko coming over, Arasaka Nobuyuki showed a hint of gentleness on his face. He also gently opened his arms and hugged his niece who he had watched grow up. After letting go of her hands, he carefully looked at Haruko now:

"You've grown up a lot, Haruko. Are you used to living in Night City now?"

"Not bad. I think I've adapted a little bit. I feel much happier than when I was in Kyoto."

“Is it much happier than in Kyoto?”

Listening to what Arasaka Haruko said, Arasaka Nobuyuki didn't know what he was thinking about. His expression dimmed slightly, and then he shook his head: "It's really boring in that house."

After chatting with Haruko for a few words, Arasakase Nobuo looked at Kenichi Shiro and said, "It's been a long time since we last met, Director Kenichi."

"Yes."

Kenichi Shiro's attitude towards Arasaka Nobuyuki was not as close as Arasaka Haruko's. After considering his words for a while, he continued, "Sir Nobuyuki."

The attitude between Arasakase Nobuyuki and Kenichi Shiro was somewhat subtle. Both of them treated each other in a completely businesslike manner, and this attitude changed when Arasakase Nobuyuki looked at Carl.

Looking at this young man who looked more and more familiar, Arasakase Nobuyuki recalled some information about this man in his mind, so he tried to call him by his name: "KK?"

"Just call me Carl."

Carl was always polite to his friends' elders, just like when he was facing Mrs. Wells, Carl directly gave his real name.

"Carl."

Arasakaze Nobuyuki nodded slightly: "I have heard of your name."

After a pause, Arasakase Nobuo glanced at Haruko and turned his head again, looking at Carl more seriously and said: "You did a good job in protecting Haruko before."

It would have been fine if he hadn't said this. As soon as he said this, Kenichi Shiro's eyes became serious. Feeling the gaze on him, Carl thought for a moment and immediately understood.

The attack on Haruko was done by people from Militech and the Hawk Faction in Arasaka, and the leader of the Hawk Faction was...
But it was Arasaka Nobuyuki in front of him.

What did he mean by this?
This was Kenichi Shiro's thought. Unlike Kenichi Shiro, Carl did not speculate on every word of Arasakase Nobuo. Instead, he had a good impression of Arasakase Nobuo because of his first impression when they met, and he heard the sincerity of these words.

Arasaka Nobuyuki did not lie about this sentence.

This is strange.

"When the hawkish leader's subordinates fail, he still praises the culprit who caused their failure? "

Although he didn't understand, Carl chose to accept the compliment.

"As long as it's work, I'm doing well."

(End of this chapter)