Novel Volume 4 Chapter 4

## Genuine Emotions Deep Inside

**Genuine Emotions Deep Inside** (本当の心の奥は, *Hontou no KJakuji Unanro no Oku wai*?) is the fourth chapter of Volume 4 of the *My Happy Marriage* novel.

## Summary

Time passes. One night, Kiyoka Kudou invites Miyo Saimori to visit Yoshito Godou. Miyo wants to go, but worries if her visit might cause problems. Kiyoka reassures her by suggesting that Naoshi Usui is unlikely her father, given the timing of her birth. He emphasizes that Naoshi wouldn't risk damaging his organization's reputation in broad daylight, alleviating Miyo's fears of an attack from Naoshi when going outside.

The next day, Kiyoka drives them to the military hospital in the army headquarters. During the ride, they reminisce about their first car ride. When they arrive, Miyo notices the soldiers' whispers are either praise or fear for Kiyoka. They encounter Yoshito's doctor, who has a creepy vibe and is a relative of Fuyu Kudou, known for his outstanding Healing Gift. Inside Yoshito's room, they find Kazushi Tatsuishi teasing Yoshito. After exchanging greetings, Kazushi leaves. Yoshito laughs upon seeing the flowers Kiyoka brought, which upsets Kiyoka, leading him to step out of the room. Alone with Yoshito, Miyo learns that Kiyoka's behavior is driven by guilt over the recent attack, as it brought back memories of Yoshito's father's death. Yoshito believes that Kiyoka would be willing to share his past with Miyo if she asked. Kiyoka returns and they leave the hospital together.

Yoshito, feeling tired from all the visits, is surprised when Kaoruko Jinnouchi comes to visit him. They talk about her work guarding Miyo, and then Yoshito asks if she's still in love with Kiyoka. Kaoruko is unsure how to respond, and Yoshito harshly warns her not to interfere with Kiyoka and Miyo's relationship, causing Kaoruko to flee the room.

After leaving the hospital, Kiyoka and Miyo take a walk. Kiyoka is unusually quiet, so Miyo asks him if something is bothering him. Kiyoka wonders if Yoshito told her something and Miyo expresses her desire to know more about him. Kiyoka admits that he's more unsettled by Yoshito's incident than he thought, which is why he didn't want Miyo to see him so shaken. Miyo then asks about his relationship with Kaoruko, and Kiyoka assures her that there's nothing between them romantically, which relieves Miyo.

Kaoruko, feeling down after the hospital visit, returns to the station and sits alone in the cafeteria. Despising herself for her jealousy of Miyo and for having futile fantasies of gaining Kiyoka's attention, she starts to cry. Yabunaga, the chef, offers her a handkerchief. Miyo arrives and apologizes to Kaoruko. This angers Kaoruko and she yells at Miyo, confessing about her feelings for Kiyoka and her attempts to create a rift between them. Eventually, she apologizes and breaks down in tears. Miyo empathizes with Kaoruko, saying they both felt jealous and frustrated because each of them have something the other lacks. She extends her hand and asks Kaoruko to be friends again. Kaoruko hesitates, wrestling with a graver secret she's been hiding from Miyo, but ultimately, she takes Miyo's hand.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Miyo Saimori
* Kiyoka Kudou
* Yoshito's doctor
* Yoshito Godou
* Kazushi Tatsuishi
* Kaoruko Jinnouchi
* Yabunaga

### Mentioned characters

* Mukadeyama
* Naoshi Usui
* Sumi Usuba
* Arata Usuba
* Fuyu Kudou