୨୧ 017

                                    

                                          

                            

                                
                            
                              
                                  
                              
                              
                                
                                  
                                  
                                
                              
                             
                            
                            
                          
                          
A week later..
Third Person's POV
It was confirmed.
(Y/N) and Kana would be moving in with Izana. 
The suggestion to make Holly as the next owner of (Y/n)'s hostess club was agreed by the parties involved -- Holly and (Y/n). Though, Holly was saddened by (Y/n)'s retirement. They had worked together since before the first owner died. It was hard to let go of the establishment which was the last reminder of her adoptive mother, but (Y/n) knew it was time. Holly could shoulder the responsibly and keeps the place thriving.
"I'll swing by from time to time to catch up."
"You better, Madam!"
"Holly, YOU are the Madam now."
"...Take care, (Y/n)."
Hakuto didn't receive the news well. He was disappointed to lose his sweet boss, the only person who hired him despite his criminal records. However, he changed his mind the moment he found out Holly would be the next owner. He swore to keep protecting the place and continue working under Holly's supervision.
Akiko and Fuyumi were informed of the said transition, and as (Y/n) had predicted, Akiko strongly opposed her decision. She almost started an entire argument if not for Fuyumi who stepped in to prevent her. Alas, she was still against the whole idea even after (Y/n) reassured everything would be fine.
"You are walking right into his trap, for God's sake!"
"Akiko..I just.."
"Don't come crying to me the moment he starts treating you like shits, (Y/n)."
Akiko was enraged, but she never prohibited her dearest daughter from contacting Kana. The two best friends remained as best friends, although their mothers' friendship was strained right now.
Fuyumi became the middleman for everything. She apologized in Akiko's stead, and asked (Y/n) to give her some space to find peace. (Y/n) acknowledged the importance of the break period, so she didn't hesitate to agree. They did need some time away from each other until they were both ready to face each other again.