Cyberpunk: 2075.

Chapter 484 97. Sunshine
Misty sat on Mrs. Wells' right, and Haruko and Blanca sat on her left, but the two people on the left didn't seem dissatisfied with their seats. It was rather that sitting next to each other allowed them to look at each other better.

Blanca looked at Arasaka Haruko.

How should she describe her impression of Haruko Arasaka when she met her in real life? If she had to use one word, it would be stereotype.

Unlike Haruko Arasaka's mother, Michiko Arasaka, who has an overly advanced and unusual fashion sense and appearance, Haruko Arasaka's dress is very consistent with the stereotype of a family lady.

Rules, elegance and dignity.

It seemed that because she was attending a Western-style Christmas party today, Haruko Arasaka did not wear the cherry blossom-colored kimono that she usually wore, which seemed to be something she would never change according to Carl's complaints. Instead, she wore a well-tailored dress. The color of the dress was relatively soft, white with pink edges, which also looked like a cherry blossom.

Her eyes are bright and lively, her eyelashes are long and curled, and her gaze is clear. Looking down, her nose is delicate, her lips are full, and her face seems to be wearing light makeup, with elegant eye shadow and natural blush, giving people a very healthy and energetic feeling. With her mixed-race face, which has an oriental feel and is not bad to begin with, she looks like she has a unique and subtle beauty.

It doesn't seem to have been carefully dressed up, but at first glance, it gives people a special attraction, just like when you look at the moon, you will always be intoxicated by the sunlight it reflects.

Even as a woman, when Blanca looked at Haruko Arasaka carefully, she had to admit one thing, that perhaps in terms of the appeal of a young lady, Haruko Arasaka was too strong, giving people the feeling that a young lady should be like this and should look like her.

Although, she is the eldest daughter of the Arasaka family.

Blanca placed her other hand where Haruko couldn't see it and clenched it again.

Was it because he felt a little dissatisfied with the other person's appearance and dress, or was it because he thought that the other person was from Arasaka?

Blanca knew very well that it was neither of those things.

There was only one reason why she clenched her hands.

She sensed a threat.

A threat that is extremely important to oneself.

Blanca noticed Haruko's gaze just now, and the look she gave Carl was so gentle and so matter-of-fact.

This feeling always reminds Blanca of what she saw through the cracks in the attic when she was a child, when she saw the children outside enjoying the sunshine and basking in the warm sun as a matter of course.

The shadow of Blanca's childhood once again loomed over her heart.

She had been in the darkness for too long and had gotten used to it for too long. She thought she would always be in the darkness, but she walked out of the darkness after growing up, and then got used to the sunshine. At this time, if she were to return to the darkness of her youth and be locked up in the dark attic again, watching someone basking in the sunshine, someone enjoying their own "sunshine", then...
Then she absolutely cannot accept it!
Nothing should be taken for granted, and no one should be taken for granted.

The attic had been torn apart and the sunlight was shining on her, so even if she died, she had to die in the sunlight!
Blanca no longer cares about Haruko Arasaka.

It’s a great thing to meet you today.

If it weren't for today's meeting, she wouldn't know how long it would take for her to realize the threat, and she wouldn't know how long it would take for her to think of desperately chasing after him, and then further widen the distance that already seemed out of reach and could never be caught up in a lifetime.

It’s not too late now, is it not too late now?

Of course there is still time.

Blanca thought of someone.

That person was none other than Lucas Harford, who became the CEO of Militech after Rosalind Miles.

He is considered to be the spiritual successor of Rosalind Myers in military technology, but everyone knows the dirty work between the New America led by Rosalind Myers and military technology. The reason why this originally integrated support has become the current situation is that Rosalind Myers was forced to step down, and the person who drove her out at that time was Lucas Harvard, who was regarded as her spiritual successor.

Heir?
There is one thing about military technology that is better than Arasaka, and that is that the CEO of Arasaka Corporation can only be a member of the Arasaka family, while military technology does not have so many rules.

Arasaka climbs fast, but no matter how capable a person is, in the end he can only become a loyal dog of the Arasaka family. As for military technology, as long as one climbs to the end, the position of chief is waiting for anyone. The struggle is so cruel that even Rosalind Miles, who had become the CEO in the past, could be driven out.

"Haruko, and this Ms. Blanca, your cake."

When Mashi handed over the cake, Blanca smiled at her. "Thank you, Ms. Mashi."

As she said this, she took the small piece of Christmas cake cut by Carl.

On the small plate, the red jam on the creamy white Christmas cake is so eye-catching.

Blanca turned her head and looked at Arasaka Haruko.

"Ms. Arasaka Haruko."

Hearing her voice, Arasaka Haruko turned her head and looked at her.

"Nice to meet you. I'm Blanca, Carl's friend."

Blanca emphasized the word "friend" and Haruko understood the meaning behind her words.

friend?

Haruko felt many emotions running through her mind.

Is it contempt, or a hint of displeasure?
neither.

Haruko finally summed up her feelings.

She was alert.

Haruko could hear the meaning, so she responded.

"Nice to meet you, Ms. Blanca. Coincidentally, I'm also Carl's friend."

She said this naturally without any emphasis on her voice, but the heaviness of her words had already weighed deeply on Blanca's heart.

Because she has already admitted it.

She is also Carl's 'friend' and the one with the intention.

Haruko and Blanca stopped talking to each other.

Sometimes, one sentence is enough to express the meaning of both parties.

Today is a good day.

Then don't think too much about it.

"Wow, Maki, the cake you made is really delicious. Make some for me next time."

"If you ask me, I'll do it for you."

"I beg you."

"Ah, you are really shameless. As a boy, you should have some dignity."

"Can that be eaten?"

On the other side, Maki and Karl, who had two pieces of cake left after cutting them, were complaining to each other.

(End of this chapter)