Chapter 8

## BROTHER AND SISTER

**English:** May 25, 2023

## Chapter Chronology

**"BROTHER AND SISTER"** (兄と妹, *Ani to Imōto*) is the 8th chapter of You Chiba's manga series, *Kindergarten WARS*.

## Summary

Prior to their earlier conversation, Hana withheld a significant detail from Doug and Rita. Her father had approached her with a proposition: eliminate Rita, who had been an obstacle in her father's plans, and in return, Hana and her brother would be reinstated within their organization. Hesitant at first, considering the recent attempt on her life orchestrated by her father, she contemplated the consequences. Her father, claiming to uphold professionalism, made it clear that he wouldn't retract his offer. Faced with the grim reality that her brother's life was also at stake, Hana reluctantly accepted the deal.

In the current situation, Doug finds himself at the seaside after being threw by Rita in response to Hana's betrayal resulting from her agreement with her father. Following their encounter with the grenades, Doug is still in a state of shock over Hana's disloyalty. He acknowledges that Hana will face severe consequences for her actions, as betrayal is a significant violation of the kindergarten's agreement. In response, Hana coldly remarks that she intends to kill him and fabricate a story about their enemies overpowering them both, as the deceased cannot divulge information. As Hana prepares to strike Doug with a bat, he attempts to momentarily blind her with dust, yet his efforts prove futile, as Hana anticipates his move and successfully lands a blow. However, Doug's primary objective is not immediate escape, but rather to seize Hana's smoke bomb, which he swiftly acquires, leaving Hana momentarily stunned by his unexpected maneuver.

As Doug manages to successfully navigate his way out of the area, he is reminded of Rita, whom he speculates may have survived the explosion orchestrated by Hana with the intention of eliminating her. Contemplating whether to continue his escape or search for Rita, Doug acknowledges the possibility that Rita may not have survived, making the search seemingly futile. However, he decides to proceed with the search, creating some commotion as he calls out Rita's name. The noise attracts Hana's attention, leading to a sudden and unexpected attack. Hana criticizes Doug for his decision to search for Rita, asserting that there is no chance of her survival. Nevertheless, Doug asserts that he cannot simply abandon Rita, as she happens to be his only true friend, evoking a memory in Hana of a conversation she had with her brother in their younger days.

When Doug's statement caused Hana to pause, he prepared to rise and make his escape. However, his intentions were abruptly halted as Hana's father arrived at the scene accompanied by his men. Without warning, Doug was shot in the chest by Hana's father. After dispatching Doug, he turned to Hana and inquired about the successful elimination of Rita, to which Hana confirmed. In response, the men were instructed to search the surrounding area for Rita's body. Hana then reminded her father of the agreement they had made, which involved sparing her older brother. Upon reuniting with her brother, he whispered to her, questioning her presence and advising her to flee. Before she could react, her father shot her in the right arm, scolding her for foolishly trusting him and emphasizing the importance of upholding the family code, where failure equates to death. In that moment, she was being kicked by her father, deemed a disgrace to the family.

With her brother's life hanging in the balance as one of her father's men aimed a gun at his head, Hana's brother questioned her motives, wondering why she had come. Hana's response was resolute and filled with conviction. She affirmed that she would never abandon her brother, Shaw, as he had always treated her with kindness during their younger years. While the rest of their family regarded her as a disgrace and a source of embarrassment, Shaw had been her protector, and they had always stood by each other's side. The thought of being alone again was unbearable to her. Just as one of her father's men prepared to pull the trigger, an unexpected turn of events unfolded. The man, along with several others, was suddenly shot in the head, shocking the members of the Bradley family.

Amidst the stunned expressions and the guns pointed inquisitively, an unexpected arrival disrupted the tense atmosphere. Rita made her presence known, confidently asserting herself as a friend and ally of all the attractive men in the world. The sight of her surviving left Harry, Hana's father, shouting in disbelief, as he had assumed she was already dead. Hana, curious about Rita's survival, questioned her, but Rita interjected, suggesting that if she had dived into the pile of corpses that Rita and Doug had recently disposed of, it would explain her survival. Harry expressed his disgust for Rita, yet she remained steadfast in her determination to do whatever it takes to stay alive, even if it means getting covered in mud, stained with blood, or taking on the role of a kindergarten teacher. With her declaration made, Rita declared that it was time to play.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

**Hana Bradley**
**Doug**
**Harry Bradley**Debut
**Shaw Bradley**Debut
**Rita**