The Beloved Daughter of the Crime Family, Even After Reincarnation Became the Young Lady of a Gangst

Kindred Spirits of Some Sort

Speaking of which, even her father would start to get completely focused on cooking up various things while still looking expressionless, whenever they had an outdoor BBQ.

(Regardless, as long as everyone’s having fun, I’m happy. Yep.)

There is nothing wrong in coming to learn the fun of cooking itself rather than just enjoying the food after all. While gazing at Leonardo and Graziano’s backs, Francesca laughed and spoke.

“I did hope that this outing would help provide a litle break and relaxation for you Ricardo, so I’m a bit relieved.”

“…….”

Ricardo’s eyes slightly opened with surprise.

Soon after, he burst into a smile and turned to properly face Francesca.

“Ricardo?”

Seeing him completely bow his head towards her, Francesca became a little flustered.

“Once again, I wished to show my gratitude towards everything you did during the drug trafficking incident………Seriously, thank you.”

“What are you saying, I was the one that got helped!”

If Ricardo had not believed her story, they would have never reached the conclusion they did.

“Also, it’s not like everything has been resolved yet either right? We still need to find the mastermind that brainwashed your father! And me too, to achieve my peaceful life, I’ll continue to work hard. And I’ll continue to ask for your help for that purpose in the future as well Ricardo, so no need to thank me.”

“………Calvino.”

“You can call me just [Francesca]. We go to the same school after all, and you’ll be a family head soon anyway. It’d be hard to refer to me and Papa with the same name, right?”

Ricardo’s [Calvino] suited Francesca father much better as a way of addressing him. When Francesca said that, Ricardo looked a bit surprised.

“But, to call a lady by her first name like that is a bit…you sure?”

“It’s fine. I try my best to not show up at high society parties anyway!”

The places the young lady of the Calvino family would get invited to are mostly connected to the underworld in some way or another anyway. She took part last time because it was a request from Leonardo but, she hadn’t changed her mind about avoiding those yet.

“Then, I’ll be happy to oblige……Francesca.”

“Heh. My best regards, Ricardo.”

She shared the same commonality of being a child of a [Villainous household] with Ricardo as well after all.

Of course, she who wanted to run away from it all was quite different from him who was fully resolved to take over the family but, if there’s a chance that they can work together, she’d prefer to be on good terms with him as well.

“………Umm, did young miss finally make another actual [friend] over there.”

“Don’t you dare tell that to Francesca, watchdog. Don’t need any more unnecessary rivals.”

“? hey you two, are you guys talking about me?”

“Hm? We are simply discussing what will we make you eat next. What would you like?”

Hearing Leonardo’s answer then question, Francesca stood up with excitement.

“Everything looks so good! But, I feel like you guys are constantly making everything for me. You guys need to properly eat——……..”

Before she could finish her sentence, Francesca suddenly raised her head.

(It’s begun.)

Starting with Leonardo, the rest of the boys also looked in the same direction as Francesca. From beyond the river, and somewhere deep within the forest, a single girl came running out.

(Just like in the game! In the game, it’s just the protagonist and Graziano during this event but, they run into her when they are investigating the forest with an awkward mood……..)

 The reason why Francesca chose to have the BBQ here beside the river was not to make some nice memories. It’s because she knew what events were going to take place by this river bedside.

The girl’s beautiful brown hair fluttered in the wind, as did the vivid purple dress she wore. And behind her, also came a big bulky man who seemed to be chasing her.

“WAIT! How dare you run away! Come back here!”

“No, Let me go!!”

The man grabbed the girl’s wrist to catch her. Seeing that, Ricardo instantly frowned and shouted at them.

“Hey, what are you doing over there!……..Shit, where’s the bridge to cross over the other side…….”

“Wait, Ricardo!”

Realizing that there was no way to cross over, Ricardo seemed almost ready to run into the river at any moment. The flow of the river may seem gentle but there are always dangerous spots which could be fatal.

“We don’t need to cross over in a hurry, it’ll be fine. Graziano, can you do it?”

“of course.”

Replying instantly with confidence, he ran towards the river.

The opposite shore was far enough that it was hard to distinctly see the faces of the girl and the man from this side. But still, Graziano continued to move unhesitatingly, and seeing that Leonardo chuckled.

“One of your watchdog’s skills?”

“Yes. One of the 3 skills Graziano possesses.”

Graziano kicked at the ground and jumped towards the river.

In that instant, his figure suddenly disappeared.

“Wha——-..….”

Ricardo was in shock at the sight of that. But the ones who were really shocked were the man and lady on the other side.

“uwaaahh!?”

The man screamed at the sight of Graziano suddenly appearing near him and let go of the girl’s hand.

“Hey mister, do you mind quickly running away from here?”

“What the hell, who are you, you bastard!!?”

“My apologies. I have no grudges against you but……”

Just as the man reached into the inside pocket of his coat, probably to pull out a gun, Graziano also made his move. And he was much faster than that man.

“Guaahh!!”

Grabbing the man’s wrist, Graziano flung him to the ground.

(Ah, what a clean shoulder throw.)

A judo technique Francesca leant in her past life, and then taught it to Graziano in this one. Looking down at the ground, he dusted both his hands.

“You see, our young miss really wanted to save this lady, that’s all.”

“Graziano! Good job!!”

From the other side of the river, Francesca waved her hand in encouragement and praise.