Nei said.
Yomi and I will also look after them
Tsukiko seems to be checking the mental state of the twins.
Nyaa!
Michi?
What’s wrong, Michi-san?
Minaho-neesan’s surprised.
Well, Michi-oneesan’s playing cat right now
She’s in the middle of acting like a cat
The twins speak in a panic.
Michi will also look after Eri and Rie, right?
I asked Michi who’s resting on my lap.
Funyaa
She cried loudly.
Minaho-neesan almost burst out laughing.
Oh well. I trust you all. But I’ll keep them in watch for a while
I.
Anyway, everyone will support them. So you girls become our girls with peace in mind. Okay?
I talked to the twins.
Yes, Onii-san
Please take care of us, everyone
Eri and Rie bowed to everyone.
Torii-san’s watching that situation in a daze.
Well then, Kou. Take these girls and go back. It’s about time for lunch
Minaho-neesan said.
I will stay here and train Tokuda-san. Can’t bring those girls to the other side, right?
Yeah, Tokuda Sonoko-san and Kurosawa Naoko-san are prostitutes of the Black Forest.
Can’t bring them to the main mansion of Kouzuki house.
So, I’ll ask you to train Kurama-san on the other side
Hearing Kurama-san’s name, Torii-san returned to her senses.
I want you to take charge of her first step. She can’t join the two here unless she takes the first step, right?
First step?
I asked.
I meant deflowering
Well.
The girls here can’t accept a still-virgin young lady. The two we have here have seen hell already
Sonoko-san and Kurosawa-san are both daughters of good-for-nothing Yakuza.
Sonoko-san’s father’s comrades gang-raped her. Kurosawa-san watched it all as she does the chores.
The two will not get along with Kurosawa-san with just a This girl is now your friend.
Girls who had a painful experience will be kind to those who experienced the same thing. Therefore, be sure to give her a harsh experience
That means raping her.
If she doesn’t have that background, Sonoko-san will never accept Kurama-san as an ally.
Katsuko will support you. She has to decide her successor or she can never retire completely
Katsuko-nee also worries about the future of the Black Forest brothel.
Also, she’s a nobility. Let Misuzu-san and Ruriko-san participate as observers.
Right. Turning the young lady of the Kurama house as a prostitute.
It’s not just a job given to the Black Forest. It’s Jii-chan, representing the nobility, punishing the Kurama house.
Therefore, I can’t go overboard. It’ll bounce back as criticisms on Kouzuki house.
Yeah got it
I replied.
Uhm, Minaho-sama
Tsukiko said.
As for Tendou Otome-san.
Oh right.
Tsukiko will have to remain here and erase Tendou Otome’s memories
Her memories of us and Sonoko-san.
No, Kou-sama. That’s not enough
Tsukiko read my thoughts and replied.
Last night, we could’ve erased her memories and sent Otome-san to a train station, but.
In fact, we did that.
To the poor character daughters of Yakuza, the blonde, red, and perm haired girls.
Their memories are erased and tossed downtown.
Shigeyo-san, who is also a victim of gang-rape along with Sonoko-san, also had her memories of us erased and is sent back to her relatives.
But the circumstances have changed this morning
Huh?
Oh right. There’s that shootout with Tendou Sadao, fires, and explosion incident in Kansai area
Nei said.
Yes. Otome-san is the daughter of Tendou Sadao-san, the culprit
So it’ll make a big fuss if she goes out?
It’s not really a fuss but, it’s more of the Kansai organization will aim at her
Tsukiko?
Right. Tendou Sadao and his men had a shootout with their boss. Otome-san is also an enemy of their group. Furthermore, they should know that they can use her
Right, she’s the only one who infiltrated the Kouzuki house’s party.
Tendou Otome had no support coming from Tendou Sadao’s group.
That means, Tendou Otome’s the only one with skill among Tendou Sadao’s group.
She knows how to fight, and can even use Qi skills.
She’s special among the Yakuza daughters.
Worse is that some people got scared of this incident that they’d want to end the dispute with Kouzuki house by bowing their heads. Those people will think of killing Tendou Otome-san as soon as they find her Huh, why is that, Minaho-neesan?
I mean. Otome-san is a survivor among Tendou Sadao’s group. The people from Kansai can’t imagine what she’ll do next
That means.
She might come after the Yakuza who killed her father for revenge, or maybe, she’ll follow her Father’s will and attack Kouzuki house again, it makes everything complicated, doesn’t it?
Nei said.
That’s right. The bosses who gave Tendou Sadao orders have died because of him, and so, there’s nobody to order Tendou Otome-san right now. The chain of command is broken. Yakuza hates people like that. They don’t know what the other would do Then, what do we do with Tendou Otome?
Currently, if she goes out, and someone finds her, Yakuza will kill her without any arguments
Minaho-neesan said.
That’s.Otome-chan.
Otome-chan.
Eri and Rie trembled.
These girls never got along with her nor liked her, but.
They’re still together coming from Kansai. They were comrades.
As for that, Kou-sama, Minaho-sama
Tsukiko said.
Can you entrust Otome-san to me?
Entrust?
I will not just erase her memories but I want to change her to someone useful to us
You mean, using your Miko powers?
But.
Yes, my power can destroy a person’s heart
If she gives a contradicting order or something that can transcend their mind and body, their spirit will break.
Therefore, I will need to be cautious and use the least manipulation of Otome-san’s memories and heart
Tsukiko said. Minaho-neesan;
Do you have a specific plan? How will you change Tendou Otome-san?
Tsukiko.
As for the plan, Nei already has one
Huh, me?
Nei’s surprised.
You do have a plan in your head thinking that ‘it would be good if Tendou Otomecan change this way’
Geez, Tsukiko, you peek into my mind too much
I’m sorry
Oh well. Not that I mind. Tsukiko and I are friends.
Nei smiled.
So, Nei, what do you want to do with Tendou Otome-san?
Minaho-neesan asks.
You know, Otome-chan’s body is somewhat trained, but her personality’s useless, right? She’s self-centered, and so she’s bad as a bodyguard. She would think of herself first before protecting her master So, that means changing Tendou Otome’s egoistic personality?
I asked.
No way. That would be hard. If you change the base of a person’s character.in Otome-chan’s case, taking away her egoism, then nothing will remain
Then what do we do?
What’s better is to let her keep her egoism, and change her memory to have her stop that personality
Nei said.
That kind of egoistic personality isn’t suited for a martial artist
Martial artist.
Yeah. Margo-oneechan and my female fighters group have no hardheaded girl right now. We need to have at least one or we’ve got no range to make an appeal to our customers, right?
Nyaa!
Michi meows.
Oh, Michi-chan’s Onee-san? She’s also a variety but it’s different from the eyes of the people. On the other hand, that girl is hardcore!
Err.
A girl who becomes a champion in high-school karate now wants to join in a mixed martial arts world this time. Haruka-san can make the best show for the media right now
I see. For us, she looks like a stupid big sister.
Kudou Haruka has some track records.
Then, rivaling Haruka-san, is Otome-chan, a delinquent. Doesn’t that look like a fun story? Margo-oneechan and Edie are both Americans, and so I think that those who the world don’t know much about would set some fire!
Nei proposed. Minaho-neesan.
What do you think, Kou?
She asks for my opinion.
I think that it’s worth the try. If Tendou Otome’s egoism remains, her spirit will not crumble. Besides
What?
If you tell her that once she becomes famous in combat sport, women will be head-over-heels for her, she’ll definitely agree to that
Tendou Otome is a lesbian. And she’s quite hard at it.
Right, if she thinks that cute girls will fall for her.
Otome-chan will surely be in high spirits
The twins agreed.
Right. Oh well, I’ll let Tsukiko-san and Nei do it. Not that we care if Otome-san fails or dies anyway
minaho-neesan?
Do it with that attitude. Thinking this much will save her, or I want to save her, will only burn you
Yeah, you’re right. Minaho-oneechan
Certainly
Nei and Tsukiko replied.
Oh, Tsukiko who feared using her Miko power so much;
To think that she wishes to use her power this time.
Tsukiko’s also changing.
Well then, Yo-chan, Tsukiko and I will stay here
Yeah, I’m relying on you two
If she can get along with Nei, someone of her age, then it’s a positive result already.
Anyway, it’s better to have Nei with Tsukiko when altering Tendou Otome.
Okay, let’s go take a shower first. Can’t come home sticky from sweat
I told everyone.
Can’t go back to Kouzuki mansion like this.
I agree! Let’s go! Eri-chan, Rie-chan!
Mana called the twins.
There should be lunch prepared there right now
Wow! I’m already hungry!
Me too
So let’s go to the shower room now!
Mana picks up the bathrobe she took off and puts it on
Michi, let’s go
I called Michi out, but.
Nyaa
Err.
Cat play done. Let’s do that next time
uu, yes
Michi stops walking on all fours and stands on her two feet looking regretful.
Did you like playing cat that much?
Yes!
Oh, I see.
Speaking of which, Misuzu also likes doing the dog play.
Anyway, let’s take a shower Michi
I said. Michi.
She stands before Torii-san.
Torii-sama, I think that you should change underwear.
Huh?
Torii-san looked up at Michi.
Your underwear smells
Michi said. Torii-san noticed her exposed wet panty for the first time.
Hauu!
Torii-san hides her crotch with her skirt in panic.
It looks like her training is going well too
Minaho-neesan whispered to my ears.
Chapter 987. Noon sunshine Efficient lazy Fellow
With that said, we took a fast shower then returned with our clothes on.
It’s Michi, Eri & Rie, Mana, Torii-san, and me.
A car from Kouzuki SS sends us back to the Kouzuki mansion.
Kinoshita-san’s the driver.
Michi’s on the passenger seat. Mana and Torii-san are on the second row. The third row has the twins and me.
The car leaves the old Kouzuki SS training building.
Still, Minaho-oneechan changed a lot
Mana said.
Changed?
With Eri-chan and Rie-chan, then Tendou Otome-san, she let Onii-chan make the decision and supported it, right? Back then, she would say how about you check this? or How would the surface think of this? before Onii-chan could decide. Her approach is to lead Onii-chan to a direction Now that Mana mentioned it.
Minaho-neesan now trusts me is entrusting me with decisions.
If I make a decision, she accepts it.
It’s because her principle in teaching has changed
Michi said.
Master, did you now about Seeckt organizational theory?
Nope, not an idea
What country is he from?
During the first world war, Hans von Seeckt, a German military officer speaks for a high ranking General and he’s known in Japan
A German military officer.High ranking General?
He mentioned that the Efficient yet fellow is suited as a commanding officer. They’re lazy after all.
He can use subordinates effectively and all he has to think is how to get an easy win.
A talented hard worker should become a military staff. He thinks diligently on how to mobilize men and instead of spearheading the force, he should be watching the whole squad as an officer.
The incompetent lazy fellows can become the low grade commissioned officer or soldiers. They don’t think of anything, and won’t act unless they’re told.
As for the incompetent hard workers, there’s no choice but to execute them. They’re earnest despite their incompetence, and they will move forward without noticing any mistakes, and they’ll only befall others to danger Hmm.
So that thought exists too.
Ah, I’ve seen those. In manga
Right, Eri-chan reads manga when she likes the boys
The twins said.
It’s from the ’90s, and so it’s always used in novels, manga, and even in business documents. It’s still a speech well known to others
Michi said.
But, those didn’t come from Hans von Seeckt
Huh?
They looked on every book Seeckt wrote and that speech didn’t appear anywhere
Then, who said those words?
Unknown. Before anyone noticed, Japan recognized it as Seeckt’s speech
Does that happen?
Wow, that’s the darkness of the internet
Is it an urban legend?
The twins said, but.
It’s a common happening. On the internet, some historical episode that has nothing to do with with the subject flows in falsely. For example, it’s not true that Matsunaga Hisahide stuffed his tea kettle with gunpowder and died from an explosion No way?
We just saw that on TV the other day
Right. He died from an explosion on a TV drama
I don’t even know who Matsunaga is.
In novels or movies before the Tokyo Olympics, far from the war, Matsunaga Hisahide only breaks his tea kettle and committed suicide. There were no explosions. Before anyone noticed, the image of using explosives become flashy and so someone changed the story to him blowing himself up Then that became the truth nowadays
That’s how it is today. Who knows about the future
Kinoshita-san who listened to Michi’s story.
True. If we follow that sequence, Matsunaga Hisahide’s cause of death will become Cross of the Plain Spider’s Saint Cloth, and turn to stonewalling love-struck fist, some kind of weird cause of death Err.
I don’t think so
Michi flatly rejected it.
Let’s return to Seeckt’s theory. What do you think of it, Master?
Err.
Talented Lazy, Talented Hardworker, Incompetent Lazy, and Incompetent Hardworker.
The most useless is the incompetent hard worker.
Somehow, I can say that it’s right but it’s weird
I replied.
Why do you think so?
Well.
The world doesn’t work like that, saying that he’s that kind of person, so deploy them there
Oh. I see.
The man who gave this theory looks from a high place, looking down on others. He thinks that he’s a God, giving roles to people like You’re here, you’re there
But in truth, reality comes first. Especially in organizations.
In organizations, there are personal relationships. Nothing will change even if you use this theory
Like who’s talented, incompetent, hard worker, and lazy.
What significance does it have?
If you gather people, you can create an organization. You can create personal relationships. Then you have to think of how to accomplish the task with the people you have present
I said.
In a personal relationship, there’s no talented hard worker, and the incompetent lazy still has to work even for a bit
There’s no meaning in sorting them.
Instead, if you’re imprisoned in that concept, you’ll start backstabbing the same workers calling them incompetent hard worker. That will destroy the relationships inside the organization
Michi.
That’s not all
She speaks calmly.
That theory isn’t considering that people change through training
Oh right. An incompetent hard worker can class up to talented hard worker if you teach him
Eri said.
On the other hand, if you give poor education on a talented person, they can become incompetent
Michi?
If a person who can think for himself is trained to not say anything and just accept orders from above, then he will become like that
Oh, a class down.
I mean, in armed forces, most people might be like that
This time, it’s Rie.
Besides, Seeckt’s theory says that the talented lazy should be a commander. The talented hard worker as a staff. The incompetent lazy as an ordinary soldier. And the incompetent hard worker to be shot to death Michi said.
In actual armed forces, they’ll never make that kind of classifications. Each has a different status and objective
That means.
Ordinary soldiers don’t think of the strategy themselves. They’ll do as the top brass orders them to do. If each of the soldiers can give their say on what to do, it’ll be chaotic
Well, that’s true.
However, that doesn’t mean that they shouldn’t think of anything. They have to think of what to do to execute the order.thinking desperately on what’s the scope of permissible actions as a soldier as they have to act precisely Right.
If they don’t use the cover right in front of them, the enemy machine gun will kill them immediately.
They have to think of what they’re allowed to do and how to fight without dying.
This scope changes depending on the position of the troops
Michi said.
If it’s the commander of the force, he has to follow the orders coming from above, and so he will make precise decisions within the permissible scope to make sure that his troops don’t die. If it’s the officer, he’ll receive an order from the country leader and he has to think of a plan, but, his scope is about what’s best for the country I see. Everyone has to create the best scenario for their own role.
Talking about a talented lazy person is stupid.
I see. This theory takes out the top, the generals, and the country leaders.
If that guy is the head of the country, he will be on the level where he talks about something stupid in bars saying This guy should do this
That’s right. What’s important in the organization is that the members all have different personalities but they’re doing the best from their own standpoint and power. An organization will collapse if they label each member using this theory Right, if you know that the person above you is called incompetent hard worker, you’ll stop thinking of doing anything earnestly
Eri said.
You don’t want to be a talented hard worker either. It’d make you think What is this guy talking about with such an arrogant attitude
Rie’s right.
Well, what’s talented and what’s incompetent differs on each job
Kinoshita-san said.
One can be talented in computer work but is useless at business. The opposite is true as well. And as for an extreme example, in arts, an artist can sell a painting a year and that’s all it takes for them to live by themselves, right? Even if they couldn’t, some people get paid by the hour to do outsourced work, and they’re different from people who receive an hourly wage Yes. I think that people who use that rough theory nowadays in business are wrong
Michi said.
I mean, this talk about Incompetent but is an absurdly strong lazy fellow, or Incompetent, but works hard to the bone doesn’t exist
Right. You don’t know what you’re talking about when saying that one’s talented. They can be strong in math but can hardly do anything decent in writing
Yeah, the twins are right. It’s a sloppy theory.
Seeckt didn’t mention it but the former theory is used on the German army conscription. This is impossible to re-use in the current complicated era. Doing that is only adopting a famous saying from a great figure. I mean, if you look at Hans von Seeckt’s career, you can’t call him a great man His words spread out without anyone knowing.
Minaho-oneesama already thinks that Master can think of what’s best within his permissible scope
Michi said.
Master’s decision is Master’s responsibility, and there’s no deviation
So she allowed Eri and Rie to become family, and Tendou Otome’s memory altering.
Even if the twins betray us, Master will take responsibility for it
Michi looked at Rie and Eri.
Right. I’m prepared for that
I replied.
eeh? What does that mean?
What’s that? O-Onii-san, that’s scary
They look at me worriedly.
We have a lot of secrets and among those are highly-priced secrets for the bad people
I speak frankly.
This car is heading to the Kouzuki mansion.
Or should I say that we’re going to the back of the mansion and heading to the rear entrance?
These girls will soon notice that our family has one of Japan’s wealthiest people in our family.
When our secret is exposed, our family will be in danger. Therefore, I’m careful not to let any weird people approach our surroundings. But.
I looked at the two.
You girls are filled with curiosity, and so some bad guys will come close to you. But, when that happens.
The twins gulped.
Onii-chan. You don’t need to say anything further than that
Mana.
Eri-chan and Rie-chan. If you betray Onii-chan, I’ll kill you two personally
She speaks with a serious face.
I have no other place to go but with Onii-chan. I can’t allow this family to crumble
That’s the same for us
Rie who is usually quiet has a much stronger heart than Eri.
We know that without Onii-san, we wouldn’t be alive anymore
Rie-chan
Eri-chan knows that too, right?
Yes, I know
Rie takes Eri’s hand and put it on top of mine.
We promise. We will not do anything dangerous, nor approach any weird people. If they come after us, we’ll report to Onii-san and Onee-san right away
We promise
We will not tell anyone about the secrets we’ve seen or heard
Me too
Yeah, it’s good that we had this conversation before entering the Kouzuki mansion.
Although, these girls.
They heard about Kouzuki house and nobility during my argument with Torii-san.
Despite that, they never asked anything about it.
They know how to stay silent until I explain it to them.
Rie and Eri aren’t stupid. I can sense that they’re clever.
But that’s not enough
Michi.
I’ve sworn to never speak to any man other than Master, My father, and Grandfather
Hey. Err.
Speaking of which, I think she does that.
I mean, it’s all women in here.
Ah, but, when it comes to Morimoto-san, the clerk of Black Forest, Jii-chan, or even chief Yazawa of Kouzuki SS.
Michi never talks.
I devote all of my faithfulness to Master
Ah, that’s nice. Mana should do that too
Mana.
You should know that Onii-chan gets jealous easily. If Mana talks to another boy, you’ll feel jealous, right?
Mana’s been secluding herself in the Kuromori mansion for almost half a year.
She doesn’t talk to other boys because there’s none, but.
But, you’re going to school soon enough
We’re only looking for girl’s school from the beginning. I mean, Onii-chan doesn’t like it if Mana goes to a co-ed school, right?
Well.
If you don’t say it then Mana will cry
Mana smiled at me.
Yeah, I don’t like it
I need to give at least some shackles. To my sex slaves.
But I’m going to the same high school as Onii-chan. We’ll be together in the same school for at least a year but let’s have sex in school!
Mana’s two years younger than me.
When I’m in third-year high school, Mana will be a freshman.
Mana can’t go to Misuzu-oneechan’s school, so I can have that much side benefit, right?
Mana’s the daughter of Shirasaka house and so she’s acquainted with the young ladies. She can’t go to Misuzu’s school.
Agnes, Luna, Yomi, and Koyomi-chan can get in using the power of Kouzuki house somehow, but.
Mana’s the only one who doesn’t have her school decided yet.
On the other hand, once they enroll in Misuzu’s school, they’ll go there too for high school.
Right, you’re going to my school
It’s not a bad idea to learn in the same school building even if it’s just for a year.
Hmm.
Torii-san’s looking at us.
What’s wrong?
I asked.
No, do you all talk like this all the time?
Huh? About Mana going to my school?
No, I meant the Seeckt’s theory
Oh, right.
Well, I don’t know much but Michi and the girls are smart.
Edie, Nei, they like this kind of talk.
Minaho-neesan and Margo-san too.
Oh right, Kyouko-san does it too.
It’s our tradition to talk of ideas that come to our mind
Michi said.
Hmm, I see
Torii-san’s discontented.
Right, she likes this kind of talk too.
So far, she’s always cutting in our conversation.
She’s always particular with her opinion, and yet.
Torii-san, if you have something to discuss when you could’ve joined in
I said.
no need! Leave me alone!
Then, she looked out of the window.
What’s wrong with her?
what’s this?
Oh, I knew it. They’d be surprised.
There’s a huge wall around it so I thought that it’s a big park or a school but.
We go around the rear entrance to the Kouzuki mansion and dropped off the car in front of the mansion.
I mean, this mansion is composed of various buildings.
The other side has a Meiji era building.
This one’s a Showa building, and that one is the Heisei building.
The building we’re entering is for Jii-chan, Misuzu, Ruriko, Yoshiko-san. For the people of the main family.
Not even the branch family can enter the guest rooms.
Somehow, this looks like a palace
Like a high-class hotel. Never go inside a high-class hotel though
Rie and Eri seem excited.
Is this Onii-san’s house?
That’s amazing. Onii-san
No.
No, This isn’t mine. Well, do you know Ruriko?
Ruriko was there when the twins lost their virginity
This is Ruriko’s house
To think that Onee-san is this rich
Yeah, I thought that she’s an elegant Onee-san as soon as I saw her
Err.
Don’t tell Ruriko that
I Warned them.
Ruriko wasn’t born in a big family because she wants it.
The twins’ color changed.
I understand. Onii-san
I understand too. Onii-san
Yeah, they can make guesses from just that line.
Ruri-oneechan is also just like us. Onii-chan’s sex slave
Mana smiled.
We’re the same. Slaves
Yes, Mana-oneesan
I understand
It helps that Mana’s looking after the twins.
The twins know that Mana is Shirasaka Maika.
They also know that just like them, her criminal father has died and is having trouble because of that father.
Therefore.
Welcome back! Papa!
Ah, Agnes and the girls came to greet us. Mao-chan, Luna, and Koyomi-chan too
?
Agnes became cautious as soon as they saw the twins.
Papa, who are those girls?
Err.
Chapter 988. Noon Sunshine Meal Preparations
Wow, who’s this girl? She looks so cute!
Eri’s surprised as she looked at Agnes and the girls who came to greet us.
Really. I mean, is she a foreigner? So cute!
Agnes looks at Agnes’ blue eyes and blonde hair and said.
No. She’s a half Japanese
I explained.
You girls look cute too!
Agnes smiled at the two.
Papa, you had sex with these girls, right?
Err.
Oh, Luna’s covering Mao-chan’s ears.
Mao-chan’s smiling and speaking loudly to not hear anything.
She knows that it’s a conversation she shouldn’t hear because she’s still young.
Yeah, I did have sex with them
I replied.
Then they’re friends? Agnes’ family?
Family
Agnes smiled at the twins!
Yay! We have more family! Mao-chan!
Agnes looked back, and Luna released her hands from Mao-chan’s ears.
What is it?
They’re family, desuno!
Yay! Ehehe!
Mao-chan smiles happily.
You see! You see! I’m Mao! What’s your name?
I’m Eri
Rie
Wow!
Mao-chan shouts.
We’ve met each other last night, and this girl is.
Koyomi
Then.
I’m Agnes! Let’s get along!
Agnes has become the boss of the young group.
Eri-chan, Rie-chan, I have something to ask!
Huh, what are you saying now Agnes?
You mustn’t lie to Papa at all! Never!
Yes, that’s right!
Mao-chan supports Agnes from the back.
Papa is always serious when talking to Agnes and everyone, he’s doing his best when thinking! Furthermore, everything she tells Agnes is the truth! I believe in Papa! Therefore, you can’t lie! You’ll make Papa worry and make him fall ill if you do!
Yes, you mustn’t lie!
So they think of it like that.
Also.
Agnes looked at Mao-chan, then Luna covered Mao-chan’s ears right away.
Mao-chan then again shouts aah, I can’t hear anything
You need to make sure that your body is always beautiful so you can have sex with Papa anytime. Especially your breasts, Papa loves licking them, you must make sure that your nipples are always clean hey.
Also, when having sex, when Papa releases it inside Agnes and us, you have to look at his face. Papa’s always watching us while we’re going ahn, ahn Then, once you’re done with sex, you need to give Papa a kiss, tell him Thank you, Papa, and pat his head. Papa did his best in sex just for us agnes, you.
Yeah, I get it. I’ll do as you say
Eri smiled.
Me too
Rie too.
Teach us a lot more, we don’t know much
Please do
The twins smiled gently and said.
Agnes, Eri, and Rie are older than you
Huh, really?
Agnes-chan, how old are you right now?
We’re 13 right now
Agnes looks down.
uu, Agnes is 12
But, Agnes-chan is the senior in this place
Yes. We came here after her
The twins said and looked at me.
Onii-san, this isn’t everyone, right?
There are still more people we have to meet, right?
The twins know the situation.
Yeah, only the young group are here. Of course, there are more Onee-san for Eri and Rie. Speaking of which, where are they?
I asked.
Yomi-chan, Ruriko-chan, and Yoshiko-chan are preparing lunch
Agnes replied.
The three of them?
Katsuko-chan’s busy in her work
Oh right, Katsuko-nee’s dealing with Anjou Mitama and Kinuka.
Misuzu-oneesama, Edie-oneesama, and Haiji-san are doing some other business
Luna said. 1
Other business?
Perhaps it’s with Kurama Misato and Arisu.
While I think about it.
Mao-chan’s still shouting aah, I can’t hear anything
Still not done?
Oh right. It’s okay now Mao-chan
Luna lets go of Mao-chan’s ears in a hurry.
Papa! I’m hungry! Let’s go eat lunch! Ushishi
Mao-chan sai. Then we head to eat lunch.
Oh, they’re back. Welcome to the Kouzuki house
Ruriko, wearing an apron, smiles at the twins.
Ruriko already met the twins last night.
This is Ruriko-chan’s house
Agnes told the twins.
Hmm, sure, it’s my home but to be precise, this is Grandfather’s home. Oh, we have hashed meat with rice here, do you mind?
Eri and Rie are surprised to see the young girl of a huge mansion is preparing lunch for us.
We didn’t know how many people would be coming for lunch and so we prepared hashed meat with rice and salad
Ruriko’s already a specialist in housework next to Katsuko-nee.
It looks like she cooked and waited for us from the private kitchen.
Agnes and the girls also helped out!
Oh, it looks like everyone had fun making food.
Everyone watched Mao-chan make sure she doesn’t do anything dangerous, don’t worry Papa!
I won’t do anything dangerous! geez!
Mao-chan’s annoyed.
Even so, the big sisters look after her.
Sorry. I was on the other side
Mana, the other specialist in the household speaks apologetically.
She went with me to the old building of Kouzuki SS, and so she apologizes for not being able to help out in the meal prep
It’s okay. Don’t mind it
Ruriko speaks gently to Mana.
Ruriko’s 15, and Mana’s 14, and these two created a sisterly bond before anyone was aware.
Okay, we’re bringing the dishes in
Yomi wearing an apron comes out from the kitchen.
Ah, I’m going!
Mana goes there trotting.
Agnes will help out too! Eri-chan and Rie-chan, come and help us
Huh, ah, right
What do we need to do?
Agnes takes the initiative and calls out the twins.
Luna, Koyomi-chan, and Mao-chan also come with them.
Oh, Mana’s looking after the wins.
Luna too. Luna was there when the twins lost their virginity as a fellow sex slave.
Mana who looks after the minor details and Luna who can read the twins’ mind.
If these two are watching Eri and Rie, I have no need to worry.
The twins understand the reality they’re in.
Yeah.
There’s no need to worry for now.
Onii-sama. Yoshiko-sama is a bit.
Ruriko whispers to me.
What’s wrong?
She lacks energy. She seems restless.also.
Hmm.
Yoshiko-oneesama’s cooking isn’t yet.
Oh, Ruriko’s trained completely in housework thanks to Katsuko-nee.
The person herself is motivated to learn and so she’s become better at cooking, but.
It hasn’t been long since Yoshiko-san started living with us.
I mean, Misuzu, Ruriko, and Yoshiko-san.
They stay in the Kouzuki mansion a lot to make sure that Jii-chan doesn’t get lonely.
Her housework skill hasn’t advanced that much.
Agnes-chan and Luna-chan are quick at their movements
Agnes also loves helping out.
Luna and Koyomi-chan can read minds and so they’re fast to progress.
They can absorb whatever the person teaches from their memories and mental image.
They’re different from ordinary girls.
Oh, I see. Most of the time, Katsuko-nee’s the commander in the kitchen so she can split the work cleverly
She can ask Yoshiko-san to do what she can right now.
She would be attentive to make sure that Agnes and the young girls don’t hurt Yoshiko-san’s honor.
Agnes, Luna, and Koyomi-chan are all 12.
Yoshiko-san is 18.
From Agnes’ eyes, she’s an adult, just like Nei and Tsukiko.
Yoshiko-oneesama’s been with me since childhood and we lived a sheltered lifestyle. She never decided on anything in her life. Someone’s always doing it for her every day
Cooking, laundry, cleaning.the servants do it all.
I have reflected on myself for the past half year and I was able to fix myself by training but Yoshiko-oneesama.
Yeah, when Ruriko started living with us and without Yoshiko-san.
She started developing her household skills.
Yoshiko-san probably feels that Ruriko left her behind.
Yoshiko-sama should’ve started learning how to do housework together with me half a year ago but it’s too late to think of that 2
You can’t turn back time.
Ah, leave Yoshiko-chan aside! She might break plates again!
Hey, Agnes.
The plates here are expensive and so you need to be careful when carrying them, okay?
I’ll be careful
Right, Agnes-chan
Then, Mao will just watch
We need to be careful when carrying this, Rie-chan
Yes, let’s be careful, Eri-chan
Agnes takes the lead. Koyomi-chan, Luna, Mao-chan, Eri, and Rie watch and help out
Behind them is Yoshiko-san wearing an apron, she comes empty-handed with a gloomy atmosphere.
Ruri-oneechan, Mana doesn’t know much about this house, so what do we do next?
Mana calls Ruriko out.
Ah, yes. I’m coming. I’ll be taking my leave, Onii-sama
Ruriko goes to Mana’s side.
Yoshiko-chan, sit down together with Papa!
In the end, Agnes notifies those who aren’t helping out.
Wait, that’s not it.
The tableware is already prepared and the Hashed meat with rice is the only one left.
Bringing them in shouldn’t require a lot of people.
Therefore, Agnes.
She’s doing it to get along with Eri and Rie, the newcomers.
She asked the twins to help out and so Yoshiko-san has nothing to do.
Mao-chan’s watching.
I mean, Mao-chan’s work is to watch silently.
Uhm, excuse me
Yoshiko-san takes off her apron nervously and comes to me.
I’m a woman who can’t do anything
Well.
I feel that too
I told Yoshiko-san.
Kuromori-sama?
Yoshiko-san’s dumbfounded.
Or should I say that the girls are amazing. They’re all smart, and they absorb a lot of things
Ruriko, Agnes, all the other girls.
Well, it’s inevitable
Yoshiko-san?
After all, Kuromori-sama picks women with that gift for his family
That’s.
That wasn’t my intention really
Is that so?
Torii-san interrupts.
Torii-san sits down on a chair.
Michi follows behind Torii-san Just a precaution.
I don’t think so
Err.
Sure, Torii-san’s right. I don’t add girls who are selfish and can’t assess the situation
And I say that you choose because you see that talent
Yoshiko-san said.
I’m just a boring person. A person without talents. Therefore Kuromori-sama doesn’t choose me
eeh?
what’s this?
Yes, I thought of the same thing. He sentenced me as someone who isn’t intelligent in the building from earlier. Therefore, I thought that he’s ostracizing me
Torii-san too.
Then.
You know, Onee-san.
Can we speak?
Eri and Rie who were listening to our conversation join in.
You may say no but we’re still talking
Yes, talking
Hey, Eri, Rie, what?
A senior of ours in our home town, her name is Masami-san.
Masami-san, right.
That Masami-san is easy to fall in love
When she finds someone who looks cool, she immediately falls for the guy
But you know, she never makes the confession
She makes the boy confess to her
Actually, she sends some love-love beam from her eyes every day
Yes. Everyone can tell that Masami-san likes the man she’s looking at
She even comes to bring the guy lunch box
She goes in the guy’s vision at random and when he shows an opportunity, she comes hugging. Her attack is using physical contact
But, she won’t do the confession
She never does it
And the girls around the boy see that Misami-san is head-over-heels for the boy and so they’re not approaching him
She creates that atmosphere
I mean, she makes moves from the back
She uses monkey business
Even throws around gossips
That’s how he makes the other girls interested in the boy concede, and the friends of the boy tell him I’m sure she’s waiting for you to make the first move. So do it! she drags the situation that way Oh, so there are those kinds of girls too.
And in the end, once the outer moat is all covered, the boy who Masami-san fell for will confess to her
And they start dating
The two said.
Look, no matter the process, if she ends up happy in the end, isn’t that good enough?
Torii-san said.
But.
But, they would never be happy
The world doesn’t go as smoothly as that.
The twins continue their story.
Masami-san is easy to fall in love with men
Once she finds another cool looking guy, she’ll think that guy might be better
That means.
Then, she’ll make moves behind the scenes to break up with her current boyfriend
Creating rumors
Or something like turning her boyfriend violent
that’s awful.
And she won’t say let’s break up herself
She’ll do a lot of things to make the guy say I think we should break up
Well, eventually, the boyfriend’s mental state is crushed to pieces and he’ll say I beg you, let’s break up
After pushing the guy so far, that’s when she’ll say It can’t be helped, let’s break up Masami-san always does that
Torii-san.
Why? Why is it that she has to make everything so troublesome? If she wants to date the guy, then she should just say Please date me, and if she wants to break up, then say I want to break up. It’s a waste of time to complicate everything. She’s wasting her life Then.
Do you not get it, Onee-san?
Masami-san doesn’t want to get hurt
Huh?
She doesn’t want to get hurt, and so she makes it that the guy confesses to her, and so she dated the guy
And then, she also thinks this man begged me to break up, I’m unwilling but I let him go
what.
I dated him, I let him go.
She’s always the one above the situation. I granted their wish because I’m kind
She’s like a volunteer
Wait a second! But, it wasn’t that Masami girl who wanted to date and break up the guy?
Torii-san shouts.
It doesn’t matter what was happening
it’s about how Masami-san feels inside
I mean, it’s the guy who said Go out with me, and Let’s break up
That fact is what remains, and Masami-san will think I didn’t do anything wrong
She can always go and find more cool-looking boys without hurting herself
In our hometown, it’s called Lorelei hell
Wrong, Eri-chan, it’s Marine Spirits Masami
Haa.
What’s that? So stupid
Torii-san said.
But.
Yes, it’s stupid. But.
Can you laugh at Masami-san, Onee-san?
Huh?
They do have that same ambiance as Masami-san. Right, Rie-chan?
Yeah, you’re right. They look similar, Eri-chan
That’s why we noticed
what?
Onee-san, you’re like that.you know.
You’re the type who removes obstacles on the way until the other party confesses?
Yoshiko-san and Torii-san?
But, that won’t happen
Yeah, Onii-san don’t fall for that tactic
Besides, the moat you’re about to fill is too wide
Doing that would be pointless
Yoshiko-san and Torii-san paled.
what?
I don’t get what’s going on.
If you fear that you’ll get hurt, you won’t be able to obtain anything
I looked back and saw Edie coming into the room.
Misuzu and Haiji are here too.
Ah, I’m glad! I was about to call you in
Agnes said with a smile.
Well now, let’s eat lunch!
Chapter 989. Noon Sunshine There’s Hayashi too
Onii-sama, please take this seat. Misuzu-oneesama, this way
Ruriko’s managing today’s lunch and so everyone sits where Ruriko tells them.
You girls are on this table. There will be conversations about the job and so Haiji-san, please take a seat here
This spacious room has two big tables and one small table.
Ruriko lets Agnes, Mana, Eri, Rie, Mao-chan, Luna, Koyomi-chan, and Haiji, the young group take one of the big tables.
And the other table has Misuzu, Michi, Edie, Haiji, Torii-san, and me.
Oh, this is.
It’s probably for our conversation with the Kurama sister that I’m going to face this afternoon.
Earlier, Misuzu and Edie seem to have a meeting.
They should be telling me what we’re about to do.
Then, the small table has Ruriko, Yoshiko-san, and Yomi, the girls who were in charge of the meal.
They’ll be waiting to prepare for another helping or drinks.
Okay, then.
Ruriko puts the Hayashi rice on the plates.
Yoshiko-san and Yomi go around the tables.
Here, here, let’s start with the furthest
Everyone, please help out
Mana and Agnes are in the young group’s table so it should be okay.
Torii-sama too
thank you
Torii-san feels nervous as Yoshiko-san, the young lady of Kouzuki house, is serving her.
She’s got insecurity towards nobility.
Please pass around the salad bowl
Okay
Is water good enough for drinks?
I think so
Then, pour water on the glasses and bring it to everyone
Ruriko, Luna, Yomi, Mana, and Agnes move around.
We’re used to eating together with such a large group of people but.
Torii-san, Haiji, and the twins look confused.
It’s different from the party yesterday.
Everyone’s cooperating and has to be attentive to the meal.
Okay, does everyone have everything?
Ruriko asks.
Ah, Ruriko-sama, there’s another plate of Hayashi rice
Torii-san shouts.
Huh, I think we’re lacking a bowl of salad? Did anyone take two bowls?
Mana asks loudly.
Ah, sorry. I got two here
Koyomi-chan replied.
For now, everyone has a meal in front of them.
Then.
The extension telephone on the wall rings.
Ah, I’ll take it
No, I’ll take it
Yoshiko-san backs off with a smile and Ruriko answered the phone.
Hello, it’s Ruriko. Yes. Certainly. We’ll be waiting
Ruriko then puts down the phone
Everyone, please wait for a little longer
Ruriko speaks gently.
Huh? But why? Eri-chan and the girls are hungry already
Nonono, not me
Yeah, Rie-chan and I are still okay
The twins shake their heads.
Ruriko looked at me and said;
Onii-sama, Grandfather’s coming this way
Jii-chan?
I invited him. If it’s okay, would you like to come with us for lunch?
Oh.
Jii-chan’s been busy.
He lets Shiba-san take care of the Kouzuki group but Jii-chan still has more job to do.
Today is a reserved day because of the matter from yesterday, and I think that his schedule is free
Misuzu tells me.
Yesterday. Misuzu’s party, and the fight with the Kansai Yakuza who came to Tokyo.
We were able to repel them without problems but thinking about rare possibilities, it’s better not to take care of any business today.
Then, the door opens.
Hmm, this smells delicious. Allow me to join you with your meals
Jii-chan and Rei-chan come in as he speaks.
Grandfather, this way
Ruriko asks Jii-chan to sit on an empty chair on our table.
Wow, it’s Bushimiya Reika!
right, Eri-chan
The twins looked at Rei-chan instead of Jii-chan.
Rei-chan’s appeared on TV several times and so most people know her.
Rei-chan is Agnes’ family too!
Agnes explained to the twins.
You mean?
That way?
The twins immediately asked Mana.
There’s no this way or that way. That’s just how it is
Mana smiled wryly.
Huh, Fujimiya Reika too?
is that so?
She’s my woman and a member of the family
No! Rei-chan is our Onee-chan
Yes, you have to call her Reika-oneesan or Rei-chan
Agnes and Mana told the two.
Reika-oneesama, this way
Shou-neechan’s still checking the situation of the Kansai Yakuza.
Currently, Rei-chan is Jii-chan’s bodyguard.
Therefore, Ruriko recommends the seat on the table where she can move right away.
Thank you
The tall Rei-chan sits down gallantly.
Rei-chan, you okay? You haven’t slept a lot since you switched with Shou-neechan, haven’t you?
I asked worriedly.
I’ll be okay if it’s just one night. Besides, this mansion is safe
Rei-chan smiles.
Yeah, Kouzuki SS has this mansion completely protected.
Furthermore, Jii-chan and his three granddaughters are in here so.
Their bodyguards are also present here.
Therefore, I’m only doing my work for the form’s sake. In truth, I came here for the Hayashi rice
Rei-chan shows a fresh smile.
Here’s your meal
Yoshiko-san gives a plate to Jii-chan.
Ruriko-chan gives Rei-chan a Hayashi rice plate too.
Yomi brings in the salad and water.
Oh right, Jii-chan. I’ll introduce these girls to you
I thought of introducing Eri and Rie, our new family.
But.
I think you got the order wrong.
Huh, Jii-chan?
Shouldn’t you introduce me first to the girls before you introduce them to me?
Hmm?
what?
I think that it doesn’t matter who’s first.
Oh well.
If that’s what Jii-chan says.
Eri, Rie, I introduce you to the owner of this house, and the grandfather of Ruriko, Misuzu, and Yoshiko-san over there. He’s our Grandfather
Is that good enough?
hello. I’m Eri
i’m Rie. Pleased to meet you
The twins stood up and bowed to Jii-chan in a hurry.
It looks like everyone’s daunted whenever they meet Jii-chan for the first time.
He’s the head of Kouzuki house, he has that kind of aura.
I don’t feel it though.
Hmm, good day. I’m Kouzuki. The owner of the house you’re in right now. And the owner of the same building that you stayed in last night
Jii-chan says suddenly.
is that so?
it’s amazing
That said, the twins can’t imagine the influence of Kouzuki house on society.
I didn’t even know about it half a year ago.
The name Kouzuki doesn’t show up on the companies owned by the Kouzuki group at all.
In fact, each time I hear that this and that company or goods are from the Kouzuki group, it surprises me.
But, that’s got nothing to do with you girls
Jii-chan said with a smile.
I want you to understand. I’m the owner of this house, but, not the head of your family. He’s the leader of the family
Jii-chan smiled at me.
Your family is the one using this room right now. Therefore, he’s the man sitting on the host seat
Huh, my seat?
O-Oh, right.
If you look at it, this is the highest seat of honor from its location.
No, Jii-chan, it’s not like I’m.
Ruriko told me to sit here.
I didn’t take this chair because I want to.
It’s okay. By the way, Ruriko asked me to sit down on the guest of honor seat
Jii-chan smiles.
No, you’re no guest of honor. Jii-chan, you’re also a member of our family
I said.
Huh?
Really?
Rie and Eri.
Hey now, be careful with how you speak. Those girls are confused right now
Jii-chan laughs.
No, but.
I’m in your family but I’m only here as an extra. My beloved granddaughters love this man after all
Jii-chan looked at Rie and Eri.
I may be here because of my relatives, but my place here is just a troublesome relative who slipped in out of self-interest. The only people who truly opened up to me and love me are my three granddaughters Jii-chan looked at Misuzu, Ruriko, and Yoshiko-san.
And my Granddaughters are with him. Therefore, I’m allowed in as their Grandfather incidentally
He smiled at the twins.
Don’t misunderstand, I’m just an extra. Furthermore, an old man. You don’t have to think of living together with me. Ease up. Besides, he won’t allow it
That’s.
He never lets go of his women. He’s a man who’ll protect them with his life
Oh, right.
If I name him my family, the twins would think that they also need to have sex with Jii-chan.
Jii-chan took the initiative and told them his place.
I intend to treat you as my own Granddaughters. Although, your patriarch is this man. I won’t give you any pocket money or anything similar in secret. He’ll get angry. Besides, he’s got a lot of noisy big sisters in his family I look at Jii-chan’s laughing face.
Then, I finally understood.
Yeah, there’s a meaning in finding the order of who to introduce.
If I did introduce Jii-chan to Rie and Eri first.
The twins will see Jii-chan as my boss.
That the owner of the big mansion is in control.
They’ll think that we can’t go against Jii-chan, that we have to listen to Jii-chan’s orders no matter what.
Eri and Rie are daughters of Yakuza.
They look at the world where people are above others, where there are ties within the hierarchy.
But.
But if I introduce Jii-chan to Rie and Eri first.
The meaning changes.
Jii-chan’s an influential man, but we’re not under his control.
Jii-chan’s only joining in our family.
If they understand it that way.
The twins will no longer be afraid of Jii-chan.
YEs. I’m one of those noisy big sisters.
Misuzu smiled at the twins.
Hello. I’m Misuzu. Kouzuki Misuzu. You’re Eri-chan and Rie-chan, am I correct? Danna-sama will be giving you your pocket money every month. That’s how it is with the other girls. So, don’t ask from Grandfather, okay?
That’s right! You can’t latch on anyone but Papa! Also, don’t follow anyone you don’t know. Don’t talk to them either!
Agnes.
Agnes is finally going to school, but.
Don’t worry. All you have to do is look at nobody but Onii-chan
Mana tells the twins.
Yes. Just Onii-sama. Onii-sama’s the only man I can trust in this world
Ruriko said. Jii-chan.
Hey now, Ruriko, you don’t trust me?
My trust for Grandfather is at 80%. But, my trust with Onii-sama is at 120%
Ruriko smiles.
Right. Grandfather is always making moves from behind sometimes
Misuzu also smiled at Jii-chan.
Look at no-one but Danna-sama. We all follow Danna-sama with our full strength
Trust him
Misuzu and Edie say with their chest puffed in pride.
Let’s do the greetings for the others later. Let’s hurry up and eat, Darling
Oh right.
Our food will get cold if this goes for longer.
Yeah, let’s eat. Ruriko.
I urged Ruriko.
Yes, well then, everyone. Let’s eat!
Thanks for the meal!
Our fun lunch started.
Yes, that was delicious. Did Ruriko make this?
Jii-chan turned to Ruriko.
Yoshiko-oneesama, Yomi-san, and I made it together, also.
Agnes and the girls helped out too!
Agnes shouts from the young group’s table.
Well, this has some thick tastes. I often eat Hayashi Rice during my college days in Kyoto. This is delicious
Jii-chan speaks in satisfaction and continues to eat.
I’m such a lucky man that I can eat my Granddaughter’s cooking. This is also thanks to you
Huh, me?
Thanks to you, Ruriko and the girls started to learn cooking
Well.
I thank you
No, but.
Well, Ruriko and the girls made the decision themselves.
It’s not because of me.
Don’t think that way, Sensei
Yomi hands over a glass of water as she read my thoughts.
Then, Jii-chan.
We have more
Yes, thank you
I.
You know, everyone’s becoming better. Right now, it’s become normal that everyone’s helping each other out. Someone’s always out there to support before I notice anything
It’s a gathering of women, and yet.
They’re not fighting.
Everyone’s getting along.
Actually, there’s also Yukino who doesn’t do anything. But, Yukino doesn’t speak selfishly like before. She never does housework but she plays with Mao-chan
Yukino has also become mellow.
She doesn’t speak carelessly that would hurt others like before.
No, I guess that’s also the power of the family.
If you’re with a stable family, you can feel calm, and there’s no need to be unsocial.
Although, she and Megu always confront each other.
Then, Ai is also with us.
Ai’s slow and nonchalant personality neutralizes Yukino and Megu’s fights.
Oh.
I’ll be coming back home to them tonight.
We have school tomorrow after all.
We also have to prepare the bread we’re about to sell during lunch tomorrow.
No, there’s also.
Ai and Megu will be helping out to some extent.
It started as my bakery at the school store, and yet.
Nowadays, it’s known as Ai-chan and Katsuko-san’s bakery.
No, it’s not just within the school.
Even boys from other schools sneak in just to buy our products.
Like when there’s a match with an outside sports club from another school, they casually go and buy bread and eat it.
No, they say that the products are delicious but they even come even when there’s no match just to see Ai.
Before we could deal with it, Ai’s fans in our school spread out to other schools.
There was a guy who prowled after Ai on the school gate but in the end, Edie kicked off the guy.
No, that’s not the topic.
Somehow, recently, the girls still function as a family even without me. Everyone’s beautiful, smart, and they all have bright personalities
Of course they are. You pick those girls after all
Jii-chan?
You pick those who you accept in the family and so it only becomes stronger the more people you add, it’s natural that it becomes a functional and lively family
That’s right. It’s surprising to see Ruriruri do all these housework so smoothly but to think that the introverted Agnes is now looking after the new girls is more
Misuzu said.
The Takakura sisters are also aware of their position
Right. Yomi who was assertive back then is now going around as support.
Luna and Koyomi-chan stand for Agnes.
There’s also Tsukiko, who’s not here right now.
It’s all Danna-sama’s power
No, I didn’t do anything
Your existence is enough. Danna-sama, you’re our keystone
It’s more of a stone weight than a keystone
Edie said.
Without Darling, everyone will jump on different directions
Is that so?
I don’t get it.
By the way, what happened to you?
Jii-chan asks Torii-san.
what?
Torii-san got nervous.
Well of course. Yesterday, after giving him her greetings, Jii-chan complained until she lost heart. Furthermore, he looked at her like she’s an insect.
You’re here to watch, right? How is it?
Torii-san came with us to the old training building for Kouzuki SS.
I abandoned Tendou Otome.
Decided to turn Tokuda Sonoko-san into a prostitute.
And she also saw me turning Rie and Eri to my family.
What do you think about him?
Torii-san looks at me.
i hate him!
Chapter 990. Noon Sunshine The way it is
What do you think of him?
Jii-chan asks. Torii-san looked at me.
i hate him!
Torii-san replies with a slightly tense face.
Hmm. Why is that?
why? that’s.
Torii-san looks confused.
Everything has a reason. Am I wrong?
Jii-chan shows a calm smile.
i don’t know
Torii-san’s looking for the right words.
Why do you not know?
That’s.
Torii-san mumbles.
You don’t understand him? Or do you not understand yourself?
Torii-san herself?
I think it’s both
Torii-san replies honestly.
I see
Jii-chan then turned to the young group’s table.
Oh, you two are as well. Eri-kun and Rie-kun, was it? Can I ask you something?
The young girls, Agnes and Luna are looking after the twins and accepted them.
The twins don’t seem to be asserting themselves either.
Uhm, what is it?
What do you need?
Anyway, they know that Jii-chan’s the owner of this huge mansion.
Eri and Rie also reply nervously.
It’s nothing much. I’m just asking how you feel. That’s what I want to know
Our.
Feelings?
Right. I know from Fujimiya-kun’s reports about the details of how you have come here. You don’t have to explain those. However, what I want to know is how you feel that you suddenly lost your relatives, and became his woman without knowing how, then suddenly, you’re going to start living with some strangers We didn’t even know each other until last night.
Despite that, I raped the twins last night. They lost their virginity.
Then, I violated them again this morning. Even have them experience group sex.
They’re brought to an unfamiliar mansion and told from now on, these people will be your family
Thinking about it, it’s messed up
Err, Rie-chan
Right, Eri-chan
The twins looked at each other.
You can start, Eri-chan
Then, I’ll start
Eri looked at Jii-chan.
To be honest, we’re still a bit scared. I wonder what will happen to us from now on. But.
We’re also excited to see what’s ahead. We’re thrilled
Rie said.
Somehow, I have a hunch that it’s going to be fun
Yes. Me too. At least, it won’t be bad. That’s how we think right now
The twins smiled.
Hmm. I see. Then why do you think that way? We might all be accomplices trying to deceive you. Have you ever thought that we might sell you off to some slave dealer in a foreign country by tomorrow?
Jii-chan asks. Eri.
What’s a slave dealer?
Err.
Oh, you don’t know. It’s a kidnapper. Those guys wearing red mantle.
Red mantle?
All the girls on the young group make a ? face, not just Rie.
Edie-chan, what is the red mantle?
Agnes asks Edie.
The red mantle is an urban legend common during the early Showa era. They say An old man wearing a red mantle kidnaps and kills children. It was just a rumor, none of it was true
What’s the early days of Showa?
It’s the time when Ojii-san was a child. The red mantle is about 75 years old now
I see.
Thanks, Edie-chan. Rie-chan, Eri-chan, as you can see, Edie-chan knows a lot, and so if you don’t know anything, just ask her! She’ll teach you anything!
Agnes told the twins.
Hmm. That’s amazing. Even though she couldn’t speak Japanese back in the days
Mao-chan is impressed.
Actually, Edie’s genius knows a lot.
It seems so. Grandfather, please make it easy to understand for the Heisei children
Misuzu said with a smile.
Indeed. I apologize, that was just a rumor from 75 years ago.
No, there’s no need to be that comfortable.
Let’s get straight to the point, do you truly trust us from the bottom of your heart?
Jii-chan asks the twins once again.
Even if you ask us that.
We have no choice but to follow and trust in Onii-san
The twins looked at me.
Do you trust him that much? As you can see, he’s just a young boy
Jii-chan’s right.
I’m just an ordinary high schoolboy.
That’s true, but, Rie-chan
True, Eri-chan
Onii-san is strangely dignified
He’s got the aura that says Just leave this to me, don’t worry
Huh?
I mean, look, everyone in here are all beauties and cuties, and they all listen to what Onii-san tells them
And even those who aren’t here today, like Nei-oneesan, or even Tsukiko-oneesan, they love Onii-san
Agnes also loves Papa!
Mao-chan too!
No, Agnes, Mao-chan, I’m thankful for that but not now.
I don’t sense any evil from Onii-san
Also, Onii-san listens to what the Onee-san tells him
Above all, those who touch Onii-san’s aura lose the evil they had, I think?
I don’t know much about that one but at least, we know that Onii-san isn’t trying to deceive us
Yes, it’s easy to understand Onii-san. You know that he’s not lying
And then, those who make contact with Onii-san all respect Onii-san’s ideas and they won’t betray Onii-san, I think
Therefore, the people in here do welcome us for real
Eri. Rie.
That’s obvious. Those who Papa chose are family!
Agnes said.
Eri-chan and Rie-chan can’t be bad girls. But, I’m sure that you had a lot of loneliness! Papa doesn’t pick girls unless they’re like that
Ai-chan was like that too!
Mao-chan laughs.
It was true for us too
Luna.
Ruriko and me too
Misuzu.
Mana too! I mean, everyone is
Mana speaks for the other girls who aren’t speaking.
Uhm, does that mean that Ojii-san is also the same?
Eri.
Right. Did Onii-san save Ojii-san and added you to the family because you were lonely?
Rie said.
Ojii-san, when you entered this room, you had a scary look on your face. You don’t smile, not in your mouth, not in your eyes. It was the same eyes our father and his bosses had
Then, when you come closer to Onii-san, it changed. Now, there’s a smile on your lips and your eyes
Right, I thought so too. It’s Onii-san’s mysterious aura
He can ease up people’s emotions
The twins said.
Well, that’s how it is
Jii-chan?
There are two types of people in this world. Those who lack something in their heart, and those who are overflowing with emotion. I believe myself to be someone with lacking. And that missing part is filled with this family Then, he looked at me.
However, you have some good eyes. There are a lot of people with that lacking sensation, but you never bring in fools with you. You pick those who have discernment, perseverance, and clever girls. Furthermore, they’re all lovely Jii-chan gives the twins a gentle look from a grandfather.
Thank you. Not only for answering my question but for making me reflect on myself. Either way, I thank you two
There’s no need
That’s right. We’re already family
Eri and Rie smiled.
You’re right. Hmm. You may continue eating. Also, I apologize for interrupting
Yes, let’s eat! We have more if you want a refill
The young girls resumed eating while having a friendly talk.
Torii-kun. The answer you wanted to know was in that conversation
Jii-chan smiled at Torii-san.
Yes, I understand. I think that I hate Kuromori-sama because Kuromori-sama didn’t choose me
Huh, what? What?
I don’t get what Torii-san’s trying to say.
I guess it’s because I’m a fool? They told me the same thing on the building earlier
Oh, Nei did.
No, you’re smart. I know that you’re sharp. I checked all of your achievements in managing stocks. I also think that you have good performance in school
Kouzuki-sama, you looked at me?
Torii-san’s surprised.
You’re Kanou’s granddaughter.thus, I treat you as my granddaughter too
Torii-san’s mother is from Kanou house, one of the big three.
Those who stand above the nobility, Jii-chan, and the head of Kaan and Kanou house have been close since they were young.
Kaan and I have lived long but that Kanou, he went ahead first. Therefore, I thought of looking after you for him
but, yesterday???
Yesterday, Jii-chan was harsh on Torii-san during the party.
I had to do it in public. It’s natural. I’m the head of the Kouzuki house, and you’re the daughter of Torii house right now. Not Kanou house
Torii house isn’t nobility. Their family lineage only counts a few decades.
You may be the daughter of the Kanou house but you represent the Torii house, which isn’t from nobility, and so I cannot show favor when in front of the other daughters of the nobility. You should think of your father for a bit My father?
No matter how much harsh treatment you receive, everyone knows that you carry the blood of Kanou house. Therefore, you suffer, everything you do and everything you get involved in. They will laugh, backstab, and even gossip around him, your father isn’t from the nobility after all Torii-san’s putting shame to her father more than she thinks.
I see.
Then, what do I do?
Torii-san asks Jii-chan with an earnest look, but.
So, what do you think?
Jii-chan turns to me.
I think that Torii-san should stop trying to compete with the daughters of nobility
I’m competing?
Torii-san looked at me.
Yeah. Bringing a bodyguard to the school is only allowed for a handful of young ladies among the whole school, right?
Only about thirty super-young-ladies who came to the party yesterday.
No matter how wealthy the other students are, if they have no noble lineage, then they’re not allowed to bring in bodyguards.
Torii-san, you forcibly had Haiji as your bodyguard using your lineage. But in truth, Torii house isn’t that great of a house
But, I.
Torii-san has insecurities towards the daughters of nobility.
Torii-san, don’t long for those something that you might obtain. Those you can’t obtain aren’t yours
I said.
Torii-san, you’re not a person of nobility. Your Grandfather may be the head of Kanou house but you’re born in Torii house. You say that you will be married into someone from nobility but, Torii-san, is your fiance already decided?
Not yet. But there were several conversations about the topic
Of course.
Then it’s not decided yet. They are waiting for Torii-san to become an adult and they’ll decide depending on the current management state of Torii electronics.
Torii house doesn’t have a lineage. What they have are assets.
They can decide on her fiance right now but it would be a problem if Torii house collapses before the marriage.
Torii-san’s father probably want to pick on the last minute
On the other hand, if Torii electronics remain stable, Torii-san will get married to a better lineage.
Torii-san’s still 16. There’s no need to rush for her.
I mean, it’s not even decided whether Torii-san is to be married into someone from nobility or not
What are you talking about? It’s already decided. Ever since I was born!
Torii-san said.
They only have decided the plan, but it’s not true until it happens. You don’t know how your fate change
I said. Misuzu.
Danna-sama’s right. I rejected the fiance Grandfather chose for me after all
She smiled.
Oh, Shiba’s son said that he can’t stay in Japan anymore and so he enrolled in a foreign research institution instead.
Jii-chan said.
Oh. Is that so?
Right. He’s kicked out of his place as Misuzu’s fiance.
All his plans of taking control of the Kouzuki group and his whole life as Misuzu’s husband is gone in the wind.
However, he was carrying a gravure photo from Japan in his bag by accident and the country said that it’s child pornography and so the police arrested him as he entered the country
HUh?
It seems that the other countries see the young women in Japan as children, even though they’re adults. You can appeal that the girl in the photo is 18 years old but the country will answer that she looks like a child, and so this is subject to punishment That’s troublesome.
After some negotiations, he managed to come back to Japan, however, his record of owning child pornography will not go away. Poor boy
It’s true, you don’t know your fate
Ruriko speaks heartily.
There is no this is certain. This is absolute, in this world. That’s what I learned thanks to Onii-sama
Ruriko said.
That’s right. Torii-san has the blood of nobility, but you’re not one. The talk about marrying into a man of nobility in the future is there but it might not even happen, and so Torii-san is not a daughter of nobility But I.
Torii-san looked down.
You see, you should switch your way of thinking. Don’t think that you have to become a daughter of nobility. Torii-san is Torii-san. Even when you’re not a daughter of nobility, you have enough charms on your own. If you abandon your fixation towards nobility, it will be easier for you, I think that it’ll set your mind free I said. Torii-san.
what do you know?
I do know. I abandoned Yoshida Yoshinobu after all
I smiled.
What?
You see, my name when I was born was Yoshida Yoshinobu. I mean, that was my name until half a year ago. My parents abandoned me and I had no place to go, I was a stupid brat who is in the bottom of his life That’s when I raped Yukino without remorse.
I didn’t see what was ahead of me.
But, after I abandoned the name Yoshida, releasing the parents who abandoned me, I felt lighter. Currently, I’m surrounded by people that love me and people I love. There’s nothing happier than this. After all, what I have to do, and what I want to do, have become similar things now.
I look at the young group who eats their meals happily.
I have to do my best for their sake
Torii-san looks at me dumbfoundedly.
Right. I think that Mariko-san should become a student respected by others instead of forcing to join the daughters of nobility
Misuzu who goes to the same school as Torii-san’s senior told her.
Ruriko and I are born as the daughters of nobility but to be honest, it’s nothing but pain. Especially because we’re from the Kouzuki house, we must be always courteous, kind to whoever to prevent any jealousy, any grudge, and so, we can’t be friends with anyone. If we get along with someone, that someone will receive the jealousy Misuzu said.
That’s how I always thought my life will be but Danna-sama taught me that it can’t be like that
Huh?
I shouldn’t be worried about who we make contact with. It’s just foolish to be worried about each and everything. It’s better to be friendly and confident with anyone, just like Danna-sama. Edie, what do you call someone who is like Danna-sama again?
Someone like me?
A natural airhead
Edie smiles.
Yes, that. Natural airhead. Most of the time, Danna-sama’s pretending to have a screw loose on his head to face anyone with a relaxed attitude. Even though he understands, he would pretend to not know, and ask the other party Why? People hate those who pretend to be smart. You must face the other party with a serious face, where you don’t know anything, just like Danna-sama No, Misuzu.
That’s.
Then, the other party will talk to you with their earnest emotions. Furthermore, speaking in words means that you logically verbalize your thoughts, right? If you go through that process, the other party will also take a look at it objectively Yes, our conversations with Onii-sama is something we reflect on
Even Ruriko says that.
No, you girls are giving me too much credit. I’m just an idiot. Therefore, I had to listen with my all. I don’t really know anything
It’s because you look earnest when talking, everyone becomes serious too
Edie said.
After all, Darling’s approach of facing people without laughing, without fear, is amazing
Yes, I’m impressed all the time
Misuzu smiled.
What’s important is that you have an earnest attitude when facing whoever. That’s how Doraga is written
Jii-chan said.
Doraga?
I asked.
It’s a transforming robot anime from the 70s
Edie laughed.
Oh. I see.
That was a joke
That was a joke?
Well, enough of that. Yoshiko.
Jii-chan looks at Yoshiko-san who’s listening to our conversation in silence.
yes?
You’re the same, Yoshiko
Jii-chan speaks gently.
You’re my granddaughter. I acknowledged that. However, that doesn’t mean that Yoshiko have to be the same daughter of nobility like Misuzu and Ruriko
I.
Listen. Yoshiko, you’re under the impression that you have to become a suitable daughter of Kouzuki house no matter what, and that’s why you’re suffering. You’re not free. You’re bound by the thought of what you should be. Just like Torii-kun. You’re tying yourself up.
He looks at his granddaughter gently.
Chapter 991. Noon Sunshine End of War
You don’t have to force yourself to become the young lady of Kouzuki house. Yoshiko is Yoshiko
Jii-chan tells his beloved granddaughter.
Right.
Yoshiko-san lived her life as Ruriko’s attendant until half a year ago.
Then, she suddenly discovered that she’s Jii-chan’s late eldest son’s daughter.
She now stands equal to Ruriko, her former Master.
But I.
Yoshiko-san looked at Ruriko.
If I can’t fulfill my duty as the daughter of Kouzuki house, Ruriko-sama can’t live freely
The duty of the daughter of Kouzuki house.
Does she mean getting married to a man of nobility to leave behind a blood relative of Kouzuki house?
There’s no duty. Yoshiko, you don’t need to push yourself
Jii-chan said.
Oda Nobunaga already handed over the leadership to his son during the Honnoji incident. He was Oda Nobutada. When Mitsuhide Akechi attacked Honnoji, his heir son was in the vicinity of the temple and was attacked by Mitsuhide’s army and then committed suicide. However, there are theories that Nobutada isn’t Nobunaga’s eldest son Oda Nobumasa, isn’t it?
Edie said.
Oda Nobunaga’s illegitimate child, meaning, a child not from his legal wife, is actually the heir son but he didn’t inherit the family, nobody knows whether it’s true or not, however. The latter half of the Edo period didn’t appear, and so there’s no person in the records according to Nobunaga’s life history I see.
Huh, but, why are we talking about Oda Nobunaga’s son again?
I’m also an illegitimate daughter, and so I shouldn’t think of anything unnecessary as I am not the daughter of the legal wife?
Yoshiko-san looks at Jii-chan.
Yeah, Yoshiko-san is Jii-chan’s eldest son’s illegitimate child.
No, she’s an illegitimate child, and so she survived.
Cesario Viola murdered Jii-chan’s eldest son, his wife, and his children.
Yes, that’s right. Yoshiko, you don’t have to think about your path with the Kouzuki house. Naturally, you’re my granddaughter, and so you’ll receive enough fortune. However, you’re not going to carry the Kouzuki clan, Yoshiko Is it because my blood is filthy?
Wrong. That’s not what I mean
Jii-chan?
However, it’s the truth the illegitimate child cannot have this position. The society is cold to illegitimate children. Currently, Yoshiko is always with me when showing up on public, and thus, they cannot speak harshly of you where it’ll reach your ears. However, there should be people who are already deprecating Yoshiko’s blood. There will always be people as such and so you have to give up on them No matter what Jii-chan and we think.
There will be people who’ll deprecate Yoshiko-san because she’s an illegitimate child.
However, if you strike back because of the insults, that’s a different story. There are times when the legal wife couldn’t produce an heir, and so the illegitimate yet talented child inherits the head of the family. There are many cases of this if you look at the history of nobility. It’s nothing rare. Especially in cases where the illegitimate child has excellent vitality compared to the legal child. However, Yoshiko, you’re not that type of girl, are you?
Yoshiko-san trembles.
You don’t have thick nerves. You’re no good unless someone keeps you safe. You’re not the type that stands on the stage and faces the world for the clan, the type that fights
I think so too.
Yoshiko-san is much more quiet, introverted.
Misuzu back then was delicate, but nowadays, she’s quite bold thanks to him
Jii-chan looked at me.
Ruriko has been a courageous girl from before.
Am I? Grandfather?
Ruriko’s surprised.
Yes, you have been a bold child since before. Or should I say that I was worried you were too bold? But, Ruriko now has a brake, which is this guy, and so I don’t worry anymore.
I’m putting on brakes for Ruriko?
If it was back then when Ruriko was living in a world where it’s just her and Yoshiko if she became the head of the clan like that, I think that she will be okay with any absurdity she does. But now, she thinks of this guy and the family first. I don’t think that she’ll make such decisions anymore That might be true
Ruriko blushed.
Right. If it was Ruriko before meeting Onii-sama, then I think that I would thoughtlessly involve myself with various things
She replies.
In the end, people aren’t about what they have to become. One has to look at their talent, abilities, and interests, and place the right person at the right time. If it’s not the right person at the right time, the organization will have to change. Of course, there will be training to become the right person for the job. You have to be flexible Jii-chan said.
Especially for the head of the Kouzuki clan, one must experience and understand the karma of controlling people and must understand it from childhood. We must face the horrible reality that we can change other people’s lives at our command. However, it must not reach that point. To protect the human collective called family. You can’t cut people down and turn someone into a sacrifice It’s to keep the lives of various people.
Jii-chan removed the cause of the problems inside the family. Ruriko’s father, his own son.
He judged that if he can’t preserve the family unless he does so.
Misuzu and Ruriko have the nerve to withstand that. That’s because I raised them myself, and they have trained themselves after meeting him. However, Yoshiko doesn’t have that strength
Jii-chan said.
Yoshiko, can you endure it? Everyone knows that you’re an illegitimate daughter of my eldest son. Let’s not talk about now as you’re still under my umbrella. No strange people will come after Yoshiko while I’m watching. However, I’m already old. I can’t be by your side all the time Grandfather, what are you talking about?
Misuzu said, but.
No, it’s the truth. I’m already past 80. It’s an age where you won’t find it odd if I pass away anytime
Jii-chan smiles.
However, I don’t worry about Misuzu and Ruriko. These girls have him. They’re his woman. Minaho-kun, Katsuko-kun, and Nagisa-kun are all stubborn. They also have Kyouko-kun from underground society backing them. I already had the family lawyer join with Minaho-kun to take measures for when I pass away. I talked to Misuzu’s father too. I made sure that after my death, the branch families cannot seize the fortunes of Kouzuki house from Misuzu and Ruriko, no matter how much fuss they make. Kouzuki house will stay. Through Misuzu and Ruriko. I’ve taken measures to make sure that it is certain and done every possible assumption as well Jii-chan’s going that far.
But the bottom-feeding people will raise a vindictive voice if things don’t go their way. The big shots will be jealous and resent Misuzu and Ruriko from inheriting the Kouzuki clan from me. However, I think that the two of you will be alright. Misuzu and Ruriko are gifted with the nerves to repel any jealousy or grudge Yeah. I think so too.
But what about you Yoshiko? Can you do that once I’m gone? Currently, I’m watching them, and so nobody’s going to call you a mistress’ daughter. However, once my protection is gone, you will have to face all the people who will throw insults at you I.
Yoshiko-san looked down.
So, instead of trying to be equal to Misuzu or Ruriko, I think that you should stay under Misuzu’s protection instead. That’s what I think
Jii-chan said.
I’m merely making a suggestion. You should stop waiting for Misuzu or Ruriko, or even him to talk to you. These people don’t add people who can’t make a choice for their family. Even I asked to join in. I said, Let me join in this family Right, Jii-chan asked to join this family himself.
We didn’t ask him.
Jii-chan made that decision.
You don’t need to answer right now. Give it some time. Think about it
yes, Grandfather
Jii-chan’s talk with Yoshiko-san is over.
Now then. Torii-kun, as for why do we have this conversation when you’re here.
Jii-chan looked at Torii-san.
I wanted you to know how much trouble it is to belong in nobility. Torii house is wealthy, but, you can leave only your assets to your children and grandchildren, am I wrong? In my case, I have to pass on the long history of Kouzuki house, all the responsibilities, and all the ties to these girls Jii-chan smiles wryly.
Recently, I read an interview on an American businessman, it was interesting. There were various people in the business world who succeeded but the interviewer is the same person. Therefore, the interviewer asks a few similar questions to all of them A successful American interview.
One of the questions piqued my interest, the interview is conducted not on their company office but in the businessman’s mansion, and yet, the interviewer asks, do you feel uneasy with your current fortunes?
Uneasy with the current fortunes.
Then, several of the businessmen answers I’m in this mansion right now, but I’m haunted by the thought that an armed group suddenly attacks and kills my whole family. It wasn’t just one person. Several people answered the same thing. Saying Sometimes, I feel like someone with a gun might suddenly come to our house and attack us Jii-chan smiles.
What do you think? That’s quite American, isn’t it? They sense the reality that it’s possible
indeed, in Japan, you hardly think of those
Torii-san replies, but.
No. I often think of it too. To tell you the truth. I’m blessed right now but I have times where I fear that this happiness will suddenly end up horrible
Jii-chan.
I was still in middle school when the war was lost. Currently, the Kouzuki mansion still stands. The Meiji mansion on the other side is also standing. It only stands to this age because my father, the previous head of Kouzuki house fought with time Torii-san listens to Jii-chan’s story earnestly.
My father noticed that Japan would lose at an early stage. Therefore, during the war, he moved all the precious ancestral culture into this mansion. I’m also evacuated along with the treasures. Father left me to his most trusted subordinates. Not to protect me but to make sure that we won’t lose anything we inherited from our ancestors The treasures of the family are more important than his own son.
Then, soon enough, there was an air raid around this area. The enemy plane dropped a bomb, but it seemed that even in this area, the bomb affected the plot of the current Heisei mansion. But fortunately, the main mansion didn’t burn. All the window panes shattered, but Father didn’t have them repaired. He purposely let the house remain dirty Huh, why?
Then, the end of war happened. The occupation army came to Japan. To tell you the truth, having foreign military occupy the land is fearsome. Japan lost the war, and so they intrude on the personal assets of the Japanese people. Your father’s house, Kanou mansion, was confiscated to become a house of a high ranked commissioned officer in the army. He’s kicked out of the house and the soldiers of the occupation army lived as they pleased. That mansion was fully furnished after all. They used ancestral furniture without permission. Furthermore, the high ranked commissioner was formerly a poor man, and so he has no manners at all That’s weird. Isn’t the mansion a private property? Why would they use it without permission?
Torii-san asks, but.
But, that’s what happened back then. Most mansions of nobility are confiscated. Of course, after a few years, they regained ownership of their homes. Just like Kanou house. However, even after recovering it, most people from nobility lost their homes Jii-chan said.
Those who had a mansion were still better. In Yokohama, the occupation army used a bulldozer and destroyed a house they didn’t like and turned it to an empty plot. Then, the occupation army constructed a building for them. The area around the Yamashita part, the park where you can see the port, all received that treatment. All the residents were chased out I didn’t know that.
There was that age. However, fortunately, they didn’t take the Kouzuki mansion. Well, not a single piece of furniture remained, and the plot has a hole from the bomb. The window glasses are broken, and the whole mansion is filled with soot. The occupation forces didn’t want the trouble of repairing and so they left it. It was on purpose Jii-chan smiled wryly.
You can laugh at that underhanded approach. However, thinking about it, the occupation army confiscating the Kanou mansion and those events started their loss of power. The air raid destroyed most of the ancestral culture products we have inherited. However, Kouzuki house saved as much as possible. I thank my father for that. This age happened. The age where we lost supremacy in our country and the foreigners dominated. It was a fearsome age. You don’t know if one day, they take everything away from you. During the war, there we bombs and fires everywhere and it was scary, but the post-war period is just another fearsome period We all listen to Jii-chan’s story in silence.
In the end, the occupying forces left, and the mansion returned to as it was before. We fixed anything broken and dirty, and returned the furniture
That was the Meiji era.
I was young back then, in middle school, and I had that experience. Thus, I don’t expect my happiness to last forever. Who knows how that happiness in front of me will break because of an absurd reason. With that understanding, I have two or three things prepared for that time. I can lose my power over the government once a foreign country takes control. The law and justice can’t uphold itself all the time either Jii-chan said.
I praise Minaho-kun highly because she’s a woman who understands that. Minaho-kun doesn’t trust in the law, the country, nor banks. You can’t entrust your entire fortune in one bank. You must decentralize it to multiple banks in multiple countries. Just because you know one influential person doesn’t mean that you have to stick to that person only. She also makes contact with the financer of those who are hostile to us. She has such connections The former patrons of the Black Forest.
Having a strong connection with only the Kouzuki house is never a good thing. There’s always a risk of breaking up. I prefer someone like Minaho-kun in my organization instead of a yes-man who will listen to whatever I tell them, thus, I highly praise her. Willing to put in the effort to survive, and to have someone who isn’t negligent of preparations even though it might be wasted Yeah.
By the way
Jii-chan looked at me.
As for the twins earlier.
Eri and Rie.
I think that those girls should start learning business
Business?
They have good senses
I look at the twins who are eating a meal happily with Agnes and the girls.
Yeah, that’s probably true.
Those girls are clever, and they always look from various sides.
They can find people who are truly horrible and fight them.
They were models of their father’s lolicon videos, but.
They managed to avoid prostitution until the last minute.
I don’t think they will lose anything from learning business no matter what they want to do in the future
Yeah got it
Also, as for Agnes-kun
Jii-chan. Agnes too?
You should raise her to become a princess
Huh?
That girl is a flower. She has the talent of charming people with her bright and carefree attitude. If you want that to remain, raise her like a princess. Don’t show her the dark side. Don’t let any evil people reach her Oh, you mean protecting her from getting involved with any weird people?
Correct. Some people would want to trample the flower garden because it is beautiful. Be careful not to let people such as them tarnish her
Jii-chan said.
That means, not letting Agnes do business by herself
If she starts doing business, weird people will surround her.
The better the business goes the more likely it is to be bad.
Yes, do treasure that flower
Jii-chan looked at me and laughed.
Oh, I.
I have to think about their future.
I need to give it a good look.
Thinking of how to make the best use of their talents.
I see, it’s their choice on what they want in the future, but I must make them try out various things to spread their choices
You must not let them try out others either
Jii-chan said.
The line It’s better to experience everything is a lie. If you experienced something horrible, then the girls will lose the nature they had before
Yeah.
uhm, Kouzuki-sama, I have one thing to ask.
Torii-san who listens to our conversation said.
What is it?
Torii-san sends me a glance.
i.Thinking about my nature, should I experience it with Kuromori-sama?
Experience what?
You mean sex?
Jii-chan asks back with a fed-up tone.
yes.
Torii-san nods with a serious look.
It’s wrong to ask me that question
is that so?
Yes. Before you could think of that, you should think of becoming a cute girl where he would come after you
cute?
Torii-san’s making a huge question mark on her face.
That’s right, you’re quite charming as a woman. You are a fast thinker, and your perseverance is straightforward. Your heart has no big wounds
Yeah, even her insecurities aren’t emotional scars.
Torii-san is raised in a wealthy family, and so she’s generous.
She takes things easy, and she’s not fussy.
She’s stubborn and her outlook is narrow, but she’s not a bad girl.
Or should I say that she’s too straightforward?
However, he doesn’t sense the woman that he would want to have sex with you
Jii-chan said.
I’m not womanly?
Womanly or not, you’re a woman. Certainly, you’re not a man. However, the woman inside you still hasn’t awakened
Uhm, can I ask for a detailed explanation?
Torii-san looks serious. Jii-chan laughed.
That would be impossible. I’m no woman. If you want to ask about it, ask women
Jii-chan said. She looked at Misuzu and the girls.
Mariko-an, you need to like someone
Misuzu smiles gently.
You shouldn’t think of what you want to be or what you want to do, but think of what do you want to do for the person you like
If you stay like that, you can’t have sex with Darling
Edie said.
You can’t think of making only yourself feel good. You need to think of a good balance between wanting to feel pleasure and wanting to give pleasure
That’s right. Mariko-san, I think that you only consider your own feelings
Ruriko said.
True. You’re a girl but you’re not a woman. Mariko
Edie laughs.
Chapter 992. Noon Sunshine The location of the Hidden Treasure
Now then, what’s left is for you to deal with it
After lunch, Jii-chan stood up and said.
Grandfather. Would you like to have some after-meal coffee?
Ruriko asks her Grandfather.
Hmm. I’ll take your offer. However, I will head to that table
Jii-chan looks at the small table Ruriko used.
Sorry, but I’ll switch with you. Come to this table and join in
He looked at Yomi and said.
Okay! Got it!
With that said, Yomi comes to this table.
I look at the table of the young group and.
Still, this stew bowl is delicious
Eri’s still eating her nth serving.
Eri-chan, it’s not a stew bowl but Hayashi rice
Rie’s still eating too.
But, I never had this kind of food back in Kyoto. Like, this sauce whose name I don’t know
It’s demi-glaze sauce
Mana said with a smile.
Yes, that. It’s really delicious, right, Rie-chan?
Yes, Eri-chan
Yeah, the two seem to have a stable mental state now.
Yes. That’s right
Yomi read my thoughts and replied.
At first, they were nervous but now they’re at ease. That’s how they can eat that much
I see. If you’re nervous, you won’t even know that you’re hungry.
It’s approximately ten days since their good-for-nothing yakuza parents brought them to Tokyo.
During that time, they gang-raped Sonoko-san, another girl brought with the group.
The other daughters of Yakuza oppressed them.
Then, last night, it took a sudden turn.
We captured them, and I raped them.
I turned them to my sex slaves, then to my family.
Mana-chan who knows a lot from behind the scenes, and Agnes-chan who accepts the girls with an innocent smile is with them, and so it should be okay
Misuzu said.
The twins also know that Mana’s carrying a painful past in her back. Last night, they had a lot of time to talk together and along with Nei.
On the other hand, Agnes is completely okay accepting anyone I add in the family. She doesn’t accept them with caution, she is also looking after the twins.
Luna and Koyomi are doing good in support. They can read minds after all. Besides, Mao’s a big part of it too
Edie’s right.
When you have a little girl smiling brightly with you, the place becomes calm.
Haiji’s doing well too. She’s not a rookie who came in together with the twins but instead, a member of the team facing the rookies, she’s making contact
Agnes and the girls got along with Haiji in such a short time.
Therefore, Haiji’s also a member of those who welcomes the twins.
That’s simple, but it works.
The twins, especially Eri is a self-assertive girl.
Haiji has to become the senior, not someone who enters the family together with them.
Or, they might have some dispute later.
The twins and Haiji are all 13-year-olds.
Speaking of which, Anjou Kinuka-san, the younger, is also 13
The bodyguards of the Kurama sisters.
Right, the two of them fought during the party and they named it The battle of the 13-year-old’s, so I’m sure of it.
Arisu-san, her Master from the Kurama house is also 13.
Then.
Huh, Misuzu, where’s Karen-san?
Mizushima Karen-san.
The one punished because she brought Tendou Otome to the Kouzuki mansion.
The one Misuzu picked as her pet.
If I recall, she’s at the same age as Agnes.
She was here last night, but I can’t find it here anywhere now.
Karen is together with Kurama-san
Misuzu said.
I think that it will not be good if the sisters remained by themselves
Misato-san, the elder of the Kurama sisters, has a weak heart.
When she’s sentenced that she’ll become a prostitute, she fell to despair right away.
Her little sister, Arisu-san is tough, but.
It shouldn’t be just the sisters but also Karen, someone who is in a similar situation as them. Karen is also a daughter of nobility and is much younger than the Kurama sisters. It’s like the daughters of nobility to not show anything disgraceful in front of daughters from another family If you leave the Kurama sisters alone, they will only fall deeper into their dark thoughts filled with despair.
But, if Karen-san is with them, they have to keep their appearance as the daughter of nobility.
Our school educates the daughters of nobility that way
Misuzu’s school, the best school for the high-class ladies.
Of course, not all of them are daughters of nobility, but I heard that you’re not allowed to enroll unless you have a good lineage.
There are no daughters of upstart directors or celebrities.
Misato-san, or Arisu-san, have received it since infancy. If they do something careless, then it’ll defile their family’s name. That’s the kind of thing they learn every day
Therefore, Karen-san’s presence will work on them.
Karen listens to what she’s told, and so there should be no problems
Or should I say that she’s a good girl. I’ve only seen her from afar once
Misuzu said. Edie added.
They need to take a good look at their situation objectively
Yeah.
Karen-san is also 12, and yet.
She had to come to the mansion for an act of treachery towards Kouzuki house because of her fear of Tendou Otome.
She accepted becoming Misuzu’s pet with ease yesterday.
I think that she needs some time to think about it.
Anyway, the young ladies are down in despair, and so the priority is to keep them from committing suicide
Misuzu said.
Right
They don’t have a strong heart like Eri and Rie.
If you push them too hard, their heart will snap and break.
She needs to accept that she’ll become a prostitute without putting too much burden on her heart
That’s a complex situation.
Then, Jii-chan leaves the discussion to us.
We haven’t decided yet.
Uhm
Torii-san looked at me.
To begin with, can’t we just call off the plan where you turn Kurama-sama into a prostitute?
Well.
Like asking Kouzuki-sama right now.
Torii-san looked at Jii-chan drinking coffee, sitting together with Ruriko and Yoshiko-san.
That’s impossible
I said.
Kurama Misato-san’s fall into prostitution is the punishment for the Kurama house, that was Jii-chan’s decision
I told Torii-san.
Then, ask Kouzuki-sama to withdraw the punishment
Torii-san said. Misuzu.
Then, will Mariko-san be willing to pay off all the debts Kurama house is carrying for them?
She smiled.
Grandfather has to give out a harsh punishment to prevent other families like Kurama house from becoming spoiled from the help of Kouzuki house and other powerful families. If Kouzuki and Kaan house were to assist because Kurama house is from the nobility, and so other nobility should help them, then.
Yeah, more families like them will become spoiled and come one after another. Eventually, nobody can support other families anymore
I said.
Therefore, she must receive a harsh punishment, which is becoming a prostitute. It’s to prevent this from happening again
I understand that, but.
Torii-san looked at me.
Kurama Misato-sama has a fiance.
Huh?
She dreamt of marrying that man ever since she was young and yet, she’s going to become a prostitute, it’s just too much!
Oh, so that’s why Torii-san’s appealing for the release of the Kurama sisters.
However.
Mariko-san. You don’t get what it means to become a daughter of nobility, don’t you?
Misuzu sighs.
When the house decides who your marriage partner is, then you’ll marry that man. And when your family commits a sim, you’ll become a prostitute. Do you know how different those are?
That’s.
Both of them aren’t the choice of the daughter of nobility, have you ever thought that there’s no difference because you’re walking a life dictated by the family?
Torii-san.
But, one is marriage, and the other is prostitution
It’s the same. Your will is irrelevant, and your body is taken away
Misuzu said.
Better, she will only live as a prostitute for five years. But if she is to marry with a fellow nobility, she will have to endure it for the rest of her life
Can’t you get divorced?
Edie asks.
When it comes to marriage between fellow nobilities, and in addition to that, it’s a marriage ceremony between two head families, people from various circles will come, and they will celebrate. Recently, there are those who divorce, but they become a shame for the family. When Sakakihara-sama’s heir son divorced, he became disqualified from inheriting the family, and the second son inherited the clan. The eldest son is also dropped off from the senior management of the business group I see. Heads from the various noble families and leaders of political and business circles went to that wedding.
Then, the business partnership with the married wife’s family is all wiped off. The wife’s family also treats the woman as a defective item
Yeah, she’s married into the family to strengthen the connection between fellow nobility, and yet.
They divorced right away, it hurt the honor of their family.
Both families, the companies under their umbrella, each of the nobility and families connected to them, they’re all involved
Well, that’s a lot of trouble.
Marriage between fellow nobility has to hold smoothly to let both families and the families around prosper, and if it fails, it only causes misfortune to everyone
Misuzu said.
Furthermore, Kenmochi house, the family Misato-san is to marry probably already gave up on that topic
Why?
Torii-san asks.
Kenmochi house wishes to marry into the Kurama house whose business is centered on the Kurama Kaku. Now that Kurama Kaku is gone, they’re drowning in debt, and Kouzuki house glares at them, it’s no longer the Kurama house that they want The two families becoming blood relatives think of prospering each other’s business, and yet.
Kurama house failed in business, lost its long-established Kurama Kaku, and received a harsh punishment from Jii-chan.
They can never start talking about marriage with the Kurama house anymore.
Marriage between nobility isn’t as romantic as Mariko-san thinks
Misuzu said.
But, Misuzu, if I recall, you’re.
Misuzu also had a fiance.
But, that man wasn’t from nobility.
He was the eldest son of Shiba-san, the director of the Kouzuki group.
In my case, Kouzuki house doesn’t have any nobility where we need to have any blood relationship with
Oh right.
Kouzuki house, the noble among nobility is one of the three big houses.
We will have a blood relationship with any nobility through our branch families. There is no need to deepen our blood in other nobility than that. Rather, the internal side of Kouzuki house was having troubles until half a year ago Ruriko’s father made some moves behind the scenes to create factional infighting.
Therefore, Grandfather thought of such things to keep the solidarity of the group
As Shiba-san’s the top of the rising power, Jii-chan would someday hand the leadership to him, and have Misuzu marry his first son.
That was the plan.
But, thanks to Danna-sama’s efforts, everything is cleared off
Misuzu laughs.
Currently, Kouzuki group is unified, and so there’s no need to worry
To protect the family, Jii-chan watched his second son die.
Shiba-san and all the other directors are working as one.
The branch family of Kouzuki house and their groups are no longer fighting each other as Misuzu, Ruriko, and Yoshiko-san all get along.
Above all, Misuzu has me by her side.
Jii-chan accepts my existence.
There will be no more fuss.
Then, there’s no need to worry about Kurama Misato-san’s fiance, right?
I confirmed with Misuzu.
Yes. It’s okay to forget him. Danna-sama
However.
But, I know.
Torii-san.
Misato-sama loves her fiance, Kenmochi Yuugo-sama
Is that true, Mariko-san?
Misuzu asks.
Since it’s Mariko-san, there’s a possibility that it’s just your assumption
I’m sure of this. I’ve seen it with my own eyes!
what did you see, Torii-san?
Misato-sama is embracing Kenmochi-sama!
Huh?
Where?
Misuzu asks.
Last week, in Kenmochi-sama’s hotel party, they were doing it on the waiting room
Torii-san said.
It was the start of the party and so there’s nobody in the waiting room. I was worried about New York’s stock prices and so I left the party to check my phone. Then, Kenmochi-sama and Misato-sama are both there, the two of them didn’t notice me because of the partitioning screen. However, I could see Misato-sama through the gaps The fiance left the party?
Then, Kenmochi-sama told Misato-sama, Our family is in trouble right now but don’t be discouraged and do your best. I will be your ally no matter what
Oh, I see.
Then, what happened next?
Misuzu asks.
Then, Misuzu-sama embraced Yuugo-sama. She embraced Kenmochi-sama with all her strength
Hmm, hmm.
I was so surprised by it.
To think that the shy Kurama Misato-san embraced her fiance.
That would be surprising.
I made a noise. Misato-sama was surprised that she escaped outside. Then, Kenmochi-sama told me Please keep what you saw a secret, and left the room as well
So that’s what happened.
Misuzu immediately looks at Rei-chan who is in the same table as us.
Roger
Rei-chan picked up the extension phone on the wall.
Shou-oneesama? We have something urgent needing investigation. Yes. It’s Kenmochi house
Kouzuki SS is going to check it out?
I understand. Then, I will do my part too. Yes, thank you
Rei-chan puts down the receiver.
What is it?
Misuzu asks. Rei-chan.
Shou-oneesama has begun investigating Kenmochi house already. She’s sending an interim report now
She already started investigating?
Huh, you mean that there’s something suspicious with the Kenmochi house?
I asked.
When investigating the links of Kurama house, that also includes investigating Kurama Misato-sama’s fiance
Oh right.
Or should I say that it’s common to make investigations when it comes to the political and business circles and influential families
Kouzuki SS is a company that specializes in protecting the nobility of Japan.
Naturally, they’ll investigate Kenmochi house too.
Danna-sama, it’s just my impression but.
Misuzu said.
Kenmochi Yuugo-san isn’t a good man. He’s a man with a dry nature, speaking gently to a daughter whose family is about to collapse, even though she’s his fiance.
What?
That’s how Kenmochi-sama, the father is. He’s very strict when it comes to business
Yes, I remember him too
Rei-chan who has knowledge from the top elites said.
but, they’re engaged, and so when Kenmochi-sama speaks kindly to her.
Torii-san said. I interrupted her.
You must assume the worst at times like this
I told Torii-san.
If you think positively, you’ll miss a lot of things. The situation will only get worse. Assume every worst possible outcome in your head
Then, Misuzu.
Danna-sama. If that event happened last week, then he shouldn’t have known the harsh punishment Grandfather gave to the Kurama house
Yeah.
Jii-chan only announced the punishment for the Kurama house last night, during the party.
But, it’s widely known that Kurama house is denied help when they tried to ask for Kouzuki house’s help
If that Kenmochi guy is a bad guy.
Then, his treatment with Misato-san of the Kurama house, which is about to collapse.
Purposely calling her out to an unpopulated area, comforting her with kind words.
Does Kurama house have any utility value left?
That way of thinking is reasonable, Danna-sama
Misuzu nods.
wait, Misuzu-sama?
What is it, Mariko-san?
You’re overthinking it. Even if you look at the movement of banks, it would be impossible for Kurama house to recover
Torii-san said.
But there should be some underhanded trick here
Underhanded trick?
Torii-san makes a confused look.
Do you not get it Mariko-san? If Kenmochi house’s aim is the hidden assets of the Kurama house, then.
Misuzu said.
Then the amount of that fortune can be used to repay their debts
If Kurama house can save themselves, then.
Jii-chan can withdraw his punishment.
Kurama Misato-san won’t need to become a prostitute.
Or maybe, only Kenmochi house knows of such fortune and nobody in the Kurama clan noticed it
And so, they intend to take it away from the Kurama house secretly.
Reika-oneesama, please give us a summary of the report. Danna-sama
Misuzu looked at my face.
I know. I’ll talk to Kurama Misato-san and Arisu-san
They might know something.
Edie, Yomi, come with me
Okay
Got it
I’m going to need a genius observer and a mind reader for this.
Michi, stay here and guard the girls
I can’t entrust everything to Haiji alone yet. She’s not accustomed to this mansion yet.
Certainly
Michi replied.
Chapter 993. Noon Sunshine Three imprisoned young Ladies
Please wait!
Torii-san?
I’m coming with you. Also
Torii-san sends Jii-chan a glance, but.
Mariko-san, don’t mind him for now
Misuzu smiled.
Oh well. I think that Danna-sama’s okay bringing Mariko-san along, right?
Yeah, you can come with us, Torii-san. However, we’re the ones talking to Kurama-san. You’ll stay quiet
If Torii-san lets her emotions take over and talk to the Kurama sisters, it’ll become chaotic.
You might talk about the hidden assets of the Kurama house carelessly that it might give them false hopes. We should not talk about it until we confirm that it’s real
Especially Misato-san, the elder, she’s quite sensitive.
Once she finds out that as expected, there’s nothing, she might die from hopelessness.
I know that even if you don’t tell me
Torii-san got offended.
But you know, it’s Torii-san’s trait to speak some controversial statements because she can’t read the mood.
I’ll be watching her, Sensei
Yomi told me.
I see. Yomi can monitor her mind and just stop Torii-san when she’s about to say something unnecessary using the Miko power.
I think giving an order saying Don’t talk about that for now, won’t break Torii-san’s mind.
Anyway, let’s go
Misuzu said.
Ah, wait for a second
I finish the Hayashi rice and salad on my plate and drink water.
Ruriko, Yomi, Yoshiko-san, the food was delicious. Thanks for the meal. If there are any leftovers, I’ll eat them so save it
I told the girls who are in charge of cooking this lunch.
Yes. I’ll leave some for Nei-oneesama and Tsukiko-oneesama just in case, but in case the two hasn’t returned yet, then please consume them, Onii-sama
Nei and Tsukiko, are in the middle of altering Tendou Otome.
They probably ate lunch in that building already.
Minaho-neesan’s over there, and Shou-neechan’s probably in another building for Kouzuki SS, but still.
Minaho-neesan’s giving Tokuda-san a lecture as candidates for Black Forest’s prostitutes.
Shou-neechan’s got a job of checking out the movement of Kansai Yakuza.
Ruriko didn’t mention her name just now probably because Minaho-neesan called and said that she doesn’t need lunch.
We delivered the same meal to Katsuko-oneesama and them
Katsukiko-nee and the Anjou sisters also had Hayashi Rice for lunch.
What about the Kurama sisters?
I asked.
The intention is to bring them food later.
Oh, Ruriko prioritizes feeding our young group.
Once we’re done, she intends to deliver food to the Kurama sisters.
Everything’s prepared on that wagon over there
Oh, there are plates, a rice cooker, and a pot with Hayashi rice in there.
Then, I’ll bring it
Edie said and head to the wagon.
Ah, I know all of it
Yomi comes after Edie. Yomi was in charge of cooking too and so she prepared the wagon together with Ruriko.
Okay, then, let’s go
I stood up.
Huh, Papa? Another job?
Agnes noticed and called me out.
Yeah, I’m sorry that we can’t play but I still have a lot to do
I smiled at Agnes.
Look after Mao-chan, Haiji, Eri, and Rie, okay? Be kind to them
Mana-chan, Luna, and Koyomi-chan will help out, nobody will be lonely
Get along
Yes, desuno!
Yeah, just as Jii-chan mentioned earlier. Agnes is a flower.
A flower that only needs to be there and sparkle brightly.
Mana and Luna can help out with the minor details.
Darling, everything’s okay
Edie and Yomi are pushing the wagon.
Look after them. I’m entrusting it all to you
Jii-chan, who is in the same table as Ruriko and Yoshiko-san, looked at me and smiled.
We walk down the corridor for a while, then.
Mariko-san, as for earlier.
Misuzu speaks.
It is as you guessed, Grandfather knows something
Huh?
Oh, when Torii-san sent Jii-chan a look earlier.
She’s thinking of asking Jii-chan directly.
Grandfather was strangely talkative just now. At times like this, Grandfather is hiding something
Misuzu said.
Does that mean that Jii-chan knows about Kurama Misato-san’s fiance not abandoning her even though she’s in debt?
Yes, Danna-sama. I think that Grandfather knows it all
But.
According to Rei-chan, Shou-neechan’s still investigating, right?
Misato-san’s fiance’s family, Kenmochi house.
But, Grandfather probably already finished his investigation through Yazawa-san
Oh right, Shou-neechan’s not the current head of the on-site division, but.
Yazawa-san, the former chief, and the appearing president has the top elite unites and Michi’s father in his hand.
He can make investigations without Shou-neechan knowing.
If that’s the case, why are we not asking Kouzuki-sama?
Torii-san asks.
No. That’s because Grandfather entrusted the case to Danna-sama
That’s right.
That means doing the investigation oneself. Of course, that means it’s okay to use all of the resources of Kouzuki house, including Kouzuki SS
It means becoming a man who can freely take control of the Kouzuki house
Edie smiles.
Grandfather is giving Danna-sama a test. He’s fond of him. Even now, he’s looking forward to seeing what kind of conclusion Danna-sama will have
This is another trial?
So, do we assume that this is all part of Jii-chan’s plot?
Besides, to think that the Kurama house would be drowning in debt and become bankrupt.
I wonder what Jii-chan’s aim is?
That’s not true. Grandfather truly loves the old building of Kurama Kaku
The ancestral house of the Kurama house is filled with precious history.
Jii-chan and the nobility have been using that as a gathering place from before.
The current head of the Kurama house opposed Grandfather and the other heads of nobility, and destroyed the Kurama Kaku with the reason of building a new high-rise hotel, and he grieved at heart for that Right, the current head of the Kurama house; Misato-san and Arisu-san’s father, destroyed the Kurama Kaku and turned the land into a vacant plot.
He destroyed the Kurama Kaku before Grandfather could make a substantial action. It’s already lost, and so there’s nothing they can do about it
Misuzu said.
And now, the foreign investment funds is pulled back while the high-rise hotel construction is on the way, and Kurama house reached bankrupt
The hotel construction already started.
And because the construction stopped due to the lack of funds, Kurama house is in a tough spot.
If the hotel isn’t finished, they can’t recover the investment they spent.
Does Kenmochi house have no funds? If they finish the hotel, they can manage somehow, right?
Edie asks Misuzu.
We won’t know until we have the report from Kouzuki SS’ investigation. However, I think that Kenmochi house doesn’t have that good financial state. Mariko-san, don’t you agree?
I don’t buy any of the stocks Kenmochi house company owns. From what I heard, it’s not good at all
Oh right, she’s into stocks if I recall correctly.
And the incident with the Kurama house, it’s widely known that teaming with a foreign investor to build a new hotel has angered Kouzuki-sama and others. Even if they’re engaged, Kenmochi house is unlikely to help Kurama house with the resolve that Kouzuki house will not look at them kindly If they move poorly, then not just Kouzuki house, but also all the other noble houses will get angry.
Wait a second, is the Kenmochi house from nobility?
I had to confirm.
Kenmochi house is in the complicated side
Misuzu said.
Sure, Kenmochi house is nobility. But, Kenmochi-san, the one engaged to Kurama Misato-san, is from a branch family of that clan
To be precise, he’s from a branch family, of a branch family, of another branch family
Torii-san?
If I recall, he’s the second son of the son-in-law of the youngest daughter of the seventh son of the 5th generation head of Kenmochi house
Oh, they’re all Kenmochi but just a subsidiary line.
If I recall, Kenmochi Yuugo-san’s grandfather is in silk goods trade business, and it succeeded, and so he’s currently in the Kenmochi group
Their founding age is hardly far from our Torii electronics
That means, they’re a company that became big since the postwar period.
They inherited the noble blood from Kenmochi house but they’re only a new upstart in business.
The contents of their business is covered, or should I say that when their company became big, they used the name of the head house, and so they have a bad relationship with the main family of Kenmochi house Torii-san said.
However, Yuugo-sama’s family business is prohibited from using the Kenmochi name at all, and so they are operating nationwide as Sword Hub
Oh, I know Sword Hub They’re a mass marketer of suits for gentlemen for the whole country.
I see. It’s Kenmochi, so it’s Sword Have
Then that means, they’re trying to tie themselves with the Kurama house to make connections with nobility apart from the main Kenmochi family?
The main family hates them, and so they won’t introduce them to other nobility.
I mean, the head family probably doesn’t want to lower their heads.
Therefore, they’re marrying into the Kurama house and get associated with other nobility through them.
Just like how Torii-san’s family tired themselves to Kanou house through marital relationship.
Yeah, I get the situation now
I think for a moment.
I see. Jii-chan
What’s wrong, Danna-sama?
Misuzu asks.
Torii-san, you saw Kenmochi Yuugo being intimate with Kurama Misato-san at a party last week, right?
Yes, as mentioned earlier
Then that means.
Jii-chan knows Kenmochi house is approaching Misato-san. Then, he sensed danger. So that’s why.
I looked at everyone.
He thought that it’s necessary to isolate Misato-san and Arisu-san here
What do you mean?
Torii-san asks me.
First of all, the party yesterday is only exclusive to the young ladies of nobility. That means Kenmochi Yuugo will not come to this place
The only men allowed to enter the party is Jii-chan and me.
And if it’s a party hosted by the Kouzuki main family, the noble among the nobility, then, Kurama house, a member of the nobility will have to participate unless they have a reason not to
The Kurama sisters think that they might be able to directly appeal to Jii-chan to save their family and so they will definitely come.
Then, Jii-chan scolded the Kurama sisters right in front of the other daughters of the nobility. Jii-chan is hard to please influential man, and they know that he treasures the tradition of nobility, and so they can feel his anger I mean, he appeared together with me before the party started.
Then, he shouted at Torii-san who greeted him with a familiar tone, planting the image of a scary old man who you can’t reason with.
That’s why when Misato-san and Arisu-san are brought to a different room, everyone thought that it’s inevitable. I mean, there’s hardly anyone who asked about the Kurama sisters after the party, right?
They all thought that it’s inevitable for them to receive some punishment as Kurama house is just suffering the consequences.
The young ladies of nobility feel that what the Kurama house did this time is a shame to all the nobility.
Then, once the girls return home, they will report what happened to their father and grandfathers. Most of the heads of nobility will know his wrath and sentence. If the Kurama sisters can’t return home from the Kouzuki house, they will only see it as inevitable Besides, Mizushima Karen-san is also here.
Mizushima house allowed a spy to enter the Kouzuki mansion, and let the daughters of nobility face danger.
Therefore, Karen-san can’t come home.
I think that this is all just a method to keep Kenmochi Yuugo from contacting Kurama Misato-san
Leaving the Kurama sisters here is a problem between Kouzuki and Kurama house.
Kenmochi Yuugo who isn’t from nobility is unrelated to the conversation.
Kenmochi Yuugo cannot protest against Kouzuki house.
I see. That’s possible
Misuzu nods.
Then that means, the part about turning Misato-sama into a prostitute is also a fake?
Torii-san said, but.
That’s unknown
In regards to the reopening of the brothel.
We indeed lack in prostitutes.
We can hire Tokuda Sonoko-san and Kurosawa Naoko-san but it’s still not enough.
Also, those who were prostitutes from before who received funds and support from Minaho-neesan but couldn’t find a new job to do in the end.
Like Iwakura-san, our student council president.
I think that some couldn’t leave the prostitution work are still a bit unstable.
They’re not prostitutes who can reliably increase our customers with their stability like Katsuko-nee and Nagisa.
They can’t be the ace of our brothel.
Iwakura-san’s specialty is mostly the extremely perverted fetishes.
Misato-san, there’s a problem with how weak her nerves are.
But, if a daughter of nobility were to become a prostitute.
The new Black forest will surely have a featured product.
Well, that depends on Minaho-neesan’s guidance.
Although, I don’t think that we should think what’s behind the scenes
I can sense it.
You know, can’t you just peek into Kouzuki-sama’s mind with your mysterious power or something?
Torii-san asks Yomi.
We swore not to do that with Kouzuki-sama
Yomi said with a sullen tone.
We’re receiving Kouzuki-sama’s protection and so we can’t be rude to him. We try not to get close to Kouzuki-sama as much as possible
Oh right. Earlier;
Jii-chan sat down on Yomi and Ruriko’s table.
Yomi made sure to take distance and he never looked at Jii-chan in the eye.
Tsukiko, Luna, and Koyomi-chan do the same.
Also, the girls with the Miko power from the Takakura house always look at each other’s minds.
If there’s a girl with an unstable mind, someone will always follow up.
They also report to me.
If their power goes to a rampage and their mind collapsed, it could repeat the disaster like with Yomi’s mother and Koyomi-chan’s mother.
Both of their mothers took along their husbands and a lot of people to their deaths.
Especially Yomi and the girls, they fear that our family will become affected by their rampage.
Jii-chan’s right, we have to do something about this on our own. Peeking into Jii-chan’s mind would be cheating, right? That’s not okay
I told Torii-san.
Knock. Knock.
Misuzu knocks the door.
Then, she unlocks the electronic door.
Kurama-san, we’re coming in
We enter the room where the Kurama sisters and Mizushima Karen-san stays in.
We’ve come to bring in your meal
In here
Yomi and Edie push the wagon in.
Torii-san and I enter the room after them.
I closed the door, and it locked electronically.
Just like private rooms in the hotel, this has an auto-lock.
Misuzu-sama
The Kurama sisters haven’t changed since yesterday.
Misato-san looks afraid and Arisu-san, her little sister, embraces her.
Karen-san sits on the sofa facing the sisters.
Karen, where’s your greeting for Danna-sama?
Misuzu asks Karen-san.
Ah, I’m very sorry. Good morning, Kuromori-sama
Err, it’s already past noon, but oh well.
Yeah. You seem lively, Karen-san
yes
But not too much.
How about Kurama-san
I asked, but Misato-san and Arisu-san don’t respond.
The two are looking down.
Feel free to eat lunch
Misuzu said with a smile.
No, uhm, my sister and I have no appetite
Arisu-san replies for her sister, but.
Ruriko made this lunch. Is Kurama-san saying that you don’t find the meals Ruriko made palatable?
To be precise, Yomi and Yoshiko-san did it together, and Agnes and the other girls helped out too.
But, let’s not say that.
The young ladies of nobility can’t refuse the meal handmade by Kouzuki Ruriko.
i’ll take it
Karen-san speaks first.
Misato-oneesama, shall we dine in as well?
Arisu-san asks her sister.
right, Arisu
The elder accepts.
Then give us a moment
Yomi opens the rice cooker and pot and prepares Hayashi rice on plates.1
We have salad and water here
Edie places the meals on the room table.
Enjoy your meal here
Misuzu has the presence of a landlady right now.
Ah, yes
The three imprisoned young ladies sit down on the table.
Danna-sama, this way. Torii-san, please sit over there
Misuzu gives instructions and we take our seat.
We have coffee here. Do you drink coffee?
Oh, there’s also a coffee pot in the wagon.
Then, please. What about Torii-san?
I’ll take it
Got it
Edie enjoys playing as a waitress.
Yeah, Yomi’s also behaving like a servant.
Go ahead. Enjoy your meals. We’ll tell Ruriko your impressions later. She’s curious about it
Misuzu asks the three to eat their meals with the pretext that they have to tell Ruriko their impressions.
yes, thank you for the meal
Karen-san holds the spoon.
Let’s eat as well, Misato-oneesama
Yes, Arisu 2
Thank you for the meal, Misuzu-sama
Thank you for the meal
The Kurama sisters also started eating.
Chapter 994. Noon Sunshine If things go well
We shouldn’t cut to the chase right away.
Let’s wait for a while.
Anyway, Mizushima Karen-san and the Kurama sisters have to eat first.
We wait as we drink the coffee Yomi prepared.
Seems like we have a good weather today
A bright light comes in from the windows.
I want to open the windows to let the wind in but.
I don’t think this room can open windows.
This is the main mansion of the Kouzuki house, I know that they should do at least that much.
They made preparations to prevent the Kurama sisters not just from escaping, but from also committing suicide.
This room has no edged tool at all.
Their lunch is Hayashi rice and so they only need a spoon.
How are you, Karen? Are you used to this?
Misuzu asks.
Yes, Misuzu-sama
Karen-san replies with a heavy tone.
Last night, she made her resolve to become Misuzu’s pet, but.
Staying with Kurama Misato-san and Arisu-san swayed her heart.
Karen-san shared the room with the Kurama sisters to stabilize them, but.
Because of that, Karen-san’s dragged into the state of their mind.
Oh? You’ve had enough, Misato-san?
Misuzu called her and I looked, Misato-san’s put down her spoon on the plate.
She ate only half of the Hayashi rice.
Did it not suit your tastes?
No, uhm, I just don’t have much appetite
Misato-san said.
Ruriko-sama even went out of the way to make the meal, I’m sorry
Then, Edie.
If you’re going to force yourself to eat, you should put it aside instead. Food is the base of our body. If you don’t eat you’ll lack in energy
yes, but.
Misato-san doesn’t pick up the spoon.
Her will to live is broken.
On the other hand, Arisu-san listened to what Edie said and eats more.
The younger still have vitality.
Then, Karen-san who looks at Arisu-san too.
She stuffs Hayashi Rice in her mouth.
This girl also has the will to live.
Misato-oneesama, I think that we should follow Kouzuki house for now
Arisu told her sister.
But I.
Misato-san is also a sheltered lady.
She probably never had anyone force her to do something.
Nor imprisoning her to a house that’s not hers.
You don’t have to mind it, Arisu-san
Misuzu said.
I’m not forcing you. If you don’t want to eat then just leave it
She speaks to the Kurama sisters gently.
Her tone is gentle, but it must be scary for them.
Arisu-san and Karen-san ate everything.
Everyone, would you like coffee? We have black tea if you prefer
Yomi who takes the maid role asks.
Ah, coffee, please. Onee-sama?
Likewise
me too, coffee
However, Yomi brings coffee just for Arisu-san.
She gives Misato-san and Karen-san black tea.
Huh?
The three are surprised. Then Yomi;
I gave what you want
She smiled.
Enjoy
Misuzu said.
We’re not explaining Yomi’s power.
That’s okay.
It puts unspoken pressure on the young ladies.
However.
Arisu-san’s the one taking the initiative for the three in this place.
I mean, Misato-san and Karen-san both have a quiet personality.
Thus, Arisu-san drags them to her influence.
Now then, I think it’s about time, Danna-sama
Misuzu looked at me.
Yeah, it’s about time.
Kurama-san, I have something to ask the two of you
The sisters looked at me, startled.
No, it’s nothing troublesome. Just a question
Don’t let any of their signs pass by.
The two of you came to the party yesterday to make a direct appeal to Jii-chan, no, I mean, the head of the Kouzuki house, right? To repay the debts of the Kurama house, am I correct?
The sisters looked at each other for a moment.
Then.
Yes, what about it?
Arisu-san speaks to me.
Oh, her eyes are on the defensive.
They’re trying to hide something.
Is it something you two decided by yourselves? Or did someone tell you to do it?
Misato-san twitched.
At the same time, Arisu-san;
It’s just us! We decided on our own! Then, we came to the mansion
Her eyes say that she’s lying.
Is that so? No, I was sure that Kenmochi Yuugo-san planted the suggestion though
I use my cards right away.
Oh.
Even without Yomi, we can see it.
I see. I understand now. Thank you
I said. Arisu-san.
wait! Uhm, yes, Kenmochi-sama gave us a piece of advice, but the one who did the appeal is Father and us! Kenmochi-sama has nothing to do with this!
This is getting suspicious.
Misuzu, contact Shou-neechan
I said.
Yes, Danna-sama, chief Seki of Kouzuki SS it is
Misuzu recites to let the sisters understand.
Wait, uhm, please
Arisu-san panics.
Misato-san, the elder, turned pale.
Kenmochi-sama has nothing to do with this. It’s all our doing
Misuzu ignores Arisu-san and makes a call.
He is related. Now that it has come to this
I said clearly.
Hello, it’s Misuzu. We have found involvement from the Kenmochi house, the branch family. Yes, the man from Kenmochi house engaged to Kurama Misato-san, he’s acknowledged to show hostility towards Kouzuki house. Use all methods to repel the Kenmochi house The Kurama sisters turned pale.
Karen-san is also a daughter of nobility and so she’s frightened by Misuzu’s declaration of war.
Yes, please do
Misuzu ends the call.
misuzu-sama!
Arisu-san stands from her seat.
Sit down, Arisu-san
But!
I order you to sit down!
The room quiets down.
yes.
Arisu-san sits down.
Don’t forget. You’re no longer daughters of the nobility. Grandfather revoked your qualifications of Kurama house and Mizushima house to be called a member of nobility
Both families had their nobility status revoked.
Kurama house collaborated with a foreign investor and destroyed Kurama Kaku, a building they inherited from their ancestors and is now drowning in debt.
Even though they were threatened, Mizushima house brought Tendou Otome, an enemy, to the Kouzuki mansion, putting the other daughters of nobility in danger.
Mariko-san, please stop calling them Kurama-sama. They’re not from the nobility, there is no need for you to call them with a -sama suffix
Misuzu told Torii-san.
Yes, I understand
Torii-san immediately accepted. She noticed that Misuzu’s trying to treat them harshly to get the information from the Kurama sisters.
Well then, I will only ask once, Misato-san, what did Kenmochi Yuugo-san tell you?
Misuzu asks. Misato-san
.!
She doesn’t respond.
I can guess most of it. The majority of what he said should be If the two of you cry for help, Kouzuki house might save the Kurama house. It’s worth the try, am I right?
The sisters don’t answer.
Yomi.
Yes, it’s somewhat like that
She read their minds and replied.
No, that’s wrong! This are all our actions!
Arisu-san shouts, but.
Please stay quiet. You don’t have to say anything anymore
I said to stop her.
What does that mean? Why would Kenmochi Yuugo tell Kurama-san that?
Torii-san asks curiously.
I’ve been thinking about it too. I think that there’s something behind to why Kenmochi house isn’t cutting ties with the Kurama house this late
After borrowing a huge amount of money and destroying the Kurama Kaku, it induced the rage of Jii-chan and all the other heads of nobility.
Normally, you’d cancel the engagement and cut ties with them.
Kenmochi house is also influential to the economic activity of Japan, and so it won’t profit them to have the powerful people and the nobility to hate them.
Despite that, they still cling to the Kurama house, even giving them poor advice.
I think that there’s a profit in mind
Something like the Kurama house repaying their whole debt and completing the construction of their hotel.
Then, marrying Kurama Misato-san, and Kenmochi Yuugo will take control of all the fortunes of the Kurama house.
If everything went smoothly and they took over the Kurama house, Kenmochi house will become a member of the nobility.
Only if everything went to the scenario Kenmochi house planned.
I think that he wanted to attempt a story where the Kurama house cries to ask for help from the other nobility
I said.
If they cry for Ji-chan’s help, and somehow, Kouzuki house saved them, wouldn’t it be most beneficial?
However, Grandfather is a harsh man. It would’ve been better if the head of the Kurama house came to ask for help but, there is no chance that he will hear the appeal of the daughters
Misuzu said.
But you know, we had a lot of spectators from the party last night. They are all daughters of the nobility. They saw Jii-chan refuse the Kurama sisters coldly, and they talked to their parents about it after they came home, right? I’m guessing that there’s someone who mentioned I feel sorry for the Kurama house, can we do something to help them?
I looked at the Kurama sisters.
Kurama Misato-san and Arisu-san were genuine young ladies. It’s no acting nor force of personality. They asked for Jii-chan’s help from the bottom of their heart, and won’t anyone feel sorry for them? Furthermore, money isn’t the responsibility of the sisters Two poor sisters making an appeal, that would be the best stage.
Then that means that Kenmochi house intends to take out the funds the nobility will pay to rebuild the Kurama house?
Torii-san asks.
Of course not. It’s too unreliable, and even if they gather sympathy from the nobility, it’s unknown whether they gather enough funds
I think so too
Torii-san speaks to me offended.
But, if that’s the case, it becomes unclear why Kenmochi house instigated the Kurama sisters to make an appeal to Kurama-sama!
Haa.
Torii-san is also a young lady
I speak with a fed-up tone.
what do you mean?
Torii-san gets annoyed.
Torii-san, do you know what if things go well mean?
I know that much at least
Then, this is an if things go well
I.
If it’s a genuine scum, they will try to do anything to get what they want. Those who are cunning, somewhat intelligent, and have a twisted personality will definitely do that
I know.
Perhaps, they found something else other than the aiming at the funds for the rebuilding of the Kurama house
If not, they’ll stop approaching Misato-san.
However, it would be lucky if things go well, and they receive money from various families of nobility, right? And since it’s between nobility, they’ll lend money with some extraordinary conditions. Furthermore, by loaning money they create connections, it won’t be Kurama house but Kenmochi house who will deepen their bond with the nobility. Also, if they rebuild the Kurama house with other funds, the money gathered from the nobility can be used to invest in other projects That’s probably it.
That’s so stupid that it can’t be true
Torii-san shouts.
Then, what is it? What is Kenmochi Yuugo’s reason to lose face with the Kurama house? Making them go through such embarrassment by making an appeal to Kouzuki-sama while in front of all the nobility?
The Kurama sisters start trembling.
Kouzuki-sama who refused the direct appeal shows level-headedness! It caused nothing but great annoyance!
That’s right
There won’t be any man who would let their fiance go through such cruel embarrassment!
Then.
That’s not true. More men are worse than that
Edie smiles.
Yes. They exist. I know a number of them, and they made me suffer so many times
Yomi who suffered from the Kansai Yakuza in the Takakura shrine said.
That’s why Grandfather couldn’t send Kurama-san back home.
Misuzu told the sisters.
If Misato-san returns home, Kenmochi will just send you for a sympathy gathering campaign using your tears to other nobility. It won’t be just Kouzuki house, he will have the Kurama sisters go around to any noble family that may be sympathetic to the Kurama house and have you bow your heads to them Oh, If things go well, we can recover funds, that is the best way to do that
I think so too.
But, Jii-chan didn’t let Kurama-san leave. Besides, the daughters of the big three were also present yesterday, especially Kaan Momoko-neechan, she declared that she won’t help Kurama house, and so it works With that, the other families will hesitate to approach the Kurama house.
No family would want to have Kouzuki and Kaan house both glaring at them.
Then, well, the young ladies went home with the thought that Jii-chan’s taking custody of the Kurama sisters from the Kurama house, and so Kenmochi house’s plans will not reach them anymore
There might be families that sympathize with the Kurama house but as long as Kouzuki house can see the movement, they will not reach out to help them.
I see, it’s easy to understand
Torii-san.
I now understand that I lack in imagination
Yeah, that’s honest of you.
But, if that’s how Kouzuki-sama thinks, can we assume that the part where Kurama Misato-san becomes a prostitute is a fake?
Misato-san looked up.
That’s a little unknown
Haa, it’s hard to answer that one.
The Black Forest indeed needs new prostitutes.
However, if it is as Kenmochi house planned, and the Kurama house is hiding funds to rebuild their house.
Nononono, didn’t we just establish that it’s not known whether they can get hold of the money, right? This is a plan coming from the Kenmochi’s, they’re likely going to use dirty money when it goes poorly Likely, they can’t obtain it as planned.
Besides, Jii-chan’s angry about the fact that Kurama Kaku is destroyed, right? That sin will remain no matter what
But, that is the head’s sin, not Misato-san’s sin!
Do you think that kind of reason will go through Jii-chan?
I speak strongly.
Mariko-san, we’re daughters of nobility
Misuzu said.
Even I have my resolve. If Grandfather makes a catastrophic failure that it sinks down the foundation of the Kouzuki house, then I will give my life for the house
Huh?
It’s okay Danna-sama. Grandfather has surrounded the Kouzuki house with security twofold and threefold to make sure that it doesn’t happen, and he’s devoting his days to make Ruriko and I inherit the clan sooner Misuzu smiled at me.
But, I still have that resolve. As part of the nobility, I’m responsible for the lives of a lot of people. We have thousands of workers under the companies our family owns. We have to protect their lives by all means Misuzu-sama
Mariko-san, our difference is that resolve
Yeah, Torii Mariko-san inherited the blood of nobility, but.
She’s not a daughter of nobility.
As I carry our family honor, I’m also the representative of the Kouzuki house anytime, anywhere. That’s why I’m not allowed to make such free speech as Mariko-san
Torii-san is a girl who speaks whatever she thinks.
She doesn’t care about the situation, she’ll speak her opinion without thinking.
She doesn’t carry her family on her back after all.
No, if it’s Torii house, yes.
They have no tradition nor pride to carry yet.
I’m very sorry
Torii-san hangs her head.
You silly. I’m not angry. It’s just that I’m envious of Mariko-san sometimes
Misuzu speaks gently.
Well then, everything we mentioned so far is just a deduction. It’s only based on comparing the situation and what we see
I said.
I mean, if Kenmochi Yuugo is the man we expect him to be, that would make him detestable
I think so too
Torii-san said.
that’s not true! Kenmochi-sama is a splendid man! He’s kind!
Arisu-san?
Misuzu-sama, Kuromori-sama, you’re thinking too poorly of Kenmochi-sama! He’s an amazing man!
It’s not Misato-san, the fiance who answers us.
Arisu-san, the younger, is getting excited.
It’s like.
Ah, it’s not like that Sensei
Yomi said.
The two of them are virgins. Nobody made a move on them
She checked the memories of the sisters.
As expected, if he goes that far, he would destroy the trust he tried to build with the Kurama house
Misuzu said.
That’s wrong! That’s not it! Kenmochi-sama is!
At that moment, the extension phone rings.
Yes. It’s Misuzu. Yes, yes, is that so?
After she puts down the phone, Misuzu speaks to us.
It’s from Shou-oneesama. The reason the construction of the Kurama house’s hotel is left undone is the foreign investment fund but.
Kurama house had been on an economic crisis from the start.
Because the foreign investor gave out money for funds, the father of the Kurama sisters destroyed the Kurama Kaku and paid in advance to construct the hotel.
Then, that investment fund is suddenly pulled out.
The hotel construction was interrupted and the Kurama house is caught in a dilemma
I think that the investment fund is connected to the Kenmochi house.
That means,
That means it’s all a trap planned by Kenmochi house from the start.
aah!
O-Onee-sama! Hold yourself together!
Misato-san fainted from the shock.
Chapter 995. Noon Sunshine Hiruzoku
Arisu-san looks at her sister, who fainted, worriedly as she lays her down on the bed.
A doctor from Kouzuki SS medical team is coming over
A branch office of Kouzuki SS is right in front of the mansion’s gate to keep this place safe.
It seems that an emergency medical team for Jii-chan is stationed there and so they’re sending a doctor here right away.
In the end, Kenmochi house wants to hijack the Kurama house?
Torii-san asks Misuzu.
It seems like it, using investment funds from a foreign country, destroying the Kurama Kaku, and constructing the hotel on the plot, it’s all Kenmochi house’s proposed idea
Kurama house is an upstart but the son of the industrialist family is Misato-san’s fiance.
That’s how they gained trust.
Then, when Kurama Kaku’s completely demolished and the construction of the hotel started, they can’t go back anymore, the foreign investor stopped their funding
If Kurama Kaku remains, there won’t be any problems.
If it was after breaking it, they could sell the empty plot for funds.
However, they already dug down the ground, started the foundation work, and put the steel frame for the hotel and they suddenly stopped, there’s nothing they can do.
You can’t sell a suspended construction building.
Even if they buy it, if they were to construct a building different from the hotel the Kurama house planned, then they have to destroy all of the steel frames and start over again.
On the other hand, if they continue the construction of the hotel as planned.
The buyer would definitely want to make some changes to the plans.
If the building construction is already complete, then they have to accept it, but.
You can’t sell a half-constructed building in that state.
Perhaps, Kenmochi house thinks This is beyond our expectations. Oh dear. That’s a problem. What do we do? Despite causing the problem, they continue to pretend to be friendly with the Kurama house Misuzu said.
Then, Kenmochi house also told them that you should cry in front of Kouzuki-sama and beg for his help
Torii-san said.
After taking over the Kurama house, Kenmochi house will likely guarantee the funds to reopen the hotel afterward.
However, they will not tell the Kurama house about the existence of the funds, and earn funds by relying on the other families if things go well.
If our inference so far is right, then they’re such a stingy and scummy group
Edie said.
That’s wrong. Kenmochi-sama isn’t like that
Arisu-san says as she looks after her sister.
He truly wants to save the Kurama house. Your inference is wrong. He’s not like that
She swings her shoulder as she says that.
I wonder? I think that if it’s him, he would do those things
Torii-san.
Torii-san, do you know the Kenmochi guy?
I asked.
Yes. Kenmochi Yuugo-san, isn’t it? I’ve talked to him at some parties. Although, it’s my father who did
Oh right, Torii-san’s father is the president of Torii Electronics.
I’ve seen him at parties too. It’s not just his father’s company, he also has some companies for himself. Although, he never approaches Grandfather or me
Well, that’s obvious. It’s the peerless Kouzuki house. My father’s already doing his best trying to approach Kurama-sama, what more of your family
Torii house is an entrepreneur, not nobility, and so they can only reach out to Kurama house at best.
Misuzu brought me to parties too but.
When it comes to Jii-chan, Misuzu, and Ruriko’s level, a boy from the party will stop anyone unknown among the party guests from approaching.
Kenmochi Yuugo-san’s company is IT related and Financing. Also, corporate acquisition. He buys companies and resells them. He intends to inherit his father’s business in the future, but, he seems to enjoy his own business too Oh, he’s that kind of person.
I see. Then, Mariko-san, have you invested in Kenmochi Yuugo-san’s company? Would you buy their stocks?
Misuzu asks Torii-san.
Torii-san has a hobby of doing stocks.
No. I don’t buy stocks from them
Oh, why is that?
For better or worse, he’s still a start-up company manager. I meant Kenmochi Yuugo-san. I can sense some weakness in his business.
Weakness?
He only boards whatever trend it is at the time and spread it as a business. I think that he’s got good eyes and he also has the drive. However
Torii-san’s eyes start firing up when talking about topics like this.
She really loves talking about business.
He’s not laying the groundwork at all
Torii-san smiles.
For example, Kenmochi-san saw the trend of old people doing buy and sell, and so he creates connections with the elderly in business to accommodate. If it’s in the financial side, then it would be chairman Tanahashi of the Hikari auto, if it’s a politician, he will be friends with representative Otonokita of the Taniwa party So he knows that much.
Then, he’ll borrow the name and power of representative Otonokita or chairman Tanahashi, and cultivate a various business of his but. There are rumors that Taniwa party will announce candidacy for the next election Oh, I see. I get it now
Misuzu?
Hikari auto is currently the third placer in sales in Japan when it comes to the automotive industry. Furthermore, half of their stocks are owned by foreigners. Tamiwa party is also the third opposition party. Both of them don’t have that clear cut power Yes, he couldn’t stick with the first ranked
I said.
That’s not it, Danna-sama
Misuzu said.
The first or second doesn’t matter. If it was Kouzuki house, we won’t do such a stupid plan of approaching a business or a politician blatantly. It’s only inconvenient
If you stick to Hikari auto then you’ll become enemies with other auto manufacturing companies. If you become a supporter of Tamiwa, then you’ll cross against other politicians
I see.
Indeed. From how I see it, he’s too blatant that I doubt him as a businessman?
Torii-san said.
That means, how do I say it? Yes, Someone who gets caught up in the moment, like that? I think that it’s worrying. Therefore, I don’t invest in Kenmochi Yuugo-san
It’s easy to understand Torii-san’s explanation.
Now I understand Kenmochi Yuugo.
Besides, that guy is quite simple
Simple?
He’s in IT business and so he’s doing streams. He talks to other young entrepreneurs, gathers young people, and he loves to talk about his business essays. He has a book with a title of Kenmochi Yuugo’s business dojo, and he has a lot of social network service Wait a second, business dojo? How old is that Kenmochi Yuugo-san?
Since she’s engaged to Misato-san, who’s 18, I thought that he’s a young boy, but.
Dojo? Business essays? Now he seems old to me.
He’s 27 years old
Kurama Arisu-san mutters.
Huh, he’s just 27 and yet he’s already publishing books for his business theories?
And that’s why I said that he’s simple!
Torii-san says with a displeased smile.
Doing that kind of thing is only seen as a conceited move from the eyes of the elderly in business. Therefore, while some approach to become close to Kenmochi Yuugo-san, there are more financier who hates him to the bone And the person himself thinks that it’s okay?
People will inevitably hate him.
I wonder. From what I see, he doesn’t think much about it. How do I say it, people like Kenmochi Yuugo-san only moves for his group. He doesn’t really care about what others say
Really?
But, Yuugo-san’s father, is a reliable man from what I heard
Misuzu said.
He’s from a branch family of Kenmochi house, and so they rise from the second generation
Yes, Misuzu-sama. Therefore, I think that this case is all under Kenmochi Yuugo’s plans, and nobody else
Torii-san.
The way of doing it makes his personality visible. I don’t think that his father could make such a crude plan, and so Yuugo-san did this all alone
I see.
Right, however, Kenmochi Yuugo-san and Kurama Misato-san’s engagement is decided by the father. And even before that; The involvement of foreign investor funds is in line with Yuugo-san’s financing business I mean, if it’s the father, then he should know fear from the nobility
Edie said.
I think so too. If it’s the generation of his father, he’ll never do that
I.
Misato-san’s marriage with Kenmochi Yuugo has been decided. They can get their hands on the Kurama house if they take their time, and they can create bonds with other families slowly
I thought so too. But why would Kenmochi Yuugo-san make such plans?
Torii-san asks.
Isn’t that obvious?
I said.
It’s because he’s young. He can’t wait. He thinks that spending time is a waste
That means, he’s an idiot.
everyone, why is it that your speculations about Yuugo-sama are so bad?
Arisu-san stands up angrily.
You don’t know anything about Yuugo-sama at all! Nothing!
Her eyes show tears.
Kurama Arisu-sama
Yomi who has been silent all this time moves forward.
But, haven’t you been thinking that Kenmochi Yuugo is the person that everyone guesses, haven’t you?
Yomi can read minds.
I.
Don’t escape on your dreams. That’s your path to ruin. If Kurama Arisu-sama is a member of the nobility, then you should think of your family first
i know that even if you don’t tell me!
Arisu-san starts crying as she says that.
This girl.
She likes Kenmochi Yuugo too.
She thinks that he’s a kind man.
But, after hearing our talk, she couldn’t trust him anymore.
Therefore.
Then, what do you think is Kenmochi Yuugo’s next plan?
I asked Misuzu and the girls.
Kenmochi Yuugo’s plan is to beg for Kouzuki house the Kurama house and after that, to have the sisters ask for money from other families.
However, Jii-chan imprisoned the sisters in this mansion.
That would be beyond his expectations.
If that’s the case.
Purururu!
The extension phone rings.
I wonder if the doctor has arrived?
Misuzu takes the receiver.
Hello, Yes? Yes.
Misuzu looked at me.
Danna-sama, it seems that Kenmochi Yuugo-san is here
Here?
He’s in front of the main gate, with a lawyer
I see.
The Kurama sisters are confined in this mansion since last night.
And it’s already afternoon of the next day.
It’s a good time to retrieve them by bringing a lawyer with them.
If it’s too early, we can condemn them for jumping prematurely.
Yuugo-sama?
Arisu-san stopped crying.
Onee-sama! Yuugo-sama’s come to save us!
She speaks to her unconscious sister.
I knew it! He’s a splendid man!
Haa.
Another carnage.
Sensei, I’ll stay here
Me too
Yomi and Edie said.
Leave these girls to us
Yeah, it’s better to have the two with them.
We’re going to have them observe the conversation with Kenmochi Yuugo-san.
Karen, I’m asking you too. Look after Kurama-san
Misuzu told her new pet from last night, Mizushima Karen-san.
Yes, certainly
Karen-san replies lightly.
Misuzu, Torii-san, and I.
For now, we return to the room where Jii-chan’s currently staying.
This is the Kouzuki mansion.
Kenmochi Yuugo came here to meet with Jii-chan.
Jii-chan
I returned to the room from earlier and.
The young girls are happily playing.
That said, Koyomi-chan, Haiji, and Luna are keeping Mao-chan company as she plays with wooden blocks.
Agnes, Eri, Rie, and Mana are playing cards.
They’re split into two groups.
Then, Jii-chan, Yoshiko-san, Ruriko, and Michi are watching the girls who are happily playing.
Oh, what is it?
Jii-chan’s smiling.
It’s great to watch children have fun and play
No, it sure is but.
Kenmochi came here for the Kurama-san’s case, hasn’t he?
Yes, he’s here. Deal with him
He smiled at me.
I’m entrusting him to you
I.
Use whatever we have in here at your convenience. Naturally, that includes the Kouzuki name
That means I’m going to discuss with Kenmochi Yuugo as the representative of the Kouzuki house.
Grandfather, you don’t mind if I come with Danna-sama, would you? I belong to him after all
Misuzu said.
Of course. You don’t need to ask me
Jii-chan speaks lightly.
Oh, remember this. Use everything you can. You’re meant to use power. Only fools would assume importance without using it
Use power.
Oh, just in time
Then, Shou-neechan and, Nagisa? They come inside the room.
Nagisa’s here?
Huh, what’s wrong?
Nagisa should be in the Black Forest mansion today, but.
I came here to pick them up. You know, we’re coming back to the mansion today, right?
Yeah, our holidays end today.
Tomorrow, we have school again.
Therefore, we need to stock up the dough for tomorrow.
Also, I hear that you just added more people to the family, and so I thought that we’ll have insufficient cars when coming home
Err.
Haiji, Eri, and Rie.
Since we reached a point where we can rest from the Kansai Yakuza, we don’t need to seclude ourselves in the mansion anymore. Oh, I have some bodyguards from Kouzuki SS with us. Margo-chan’s keeping the mansion safe too Yukino, Megu, and Ai remained.
Mama! Mama!
Mao-chan hugs Nagisa.
There, there. Mao, have you been a good girl?
Yes! I’m getting along with everyone!
Geez, they’re the ones who were playing along with you. Oh, you’re the new girls?
She smiled at the twins and Haiji.
I’m also his woman. My name’s Nagisa. Pleased to meet you
Haiji. Pleased to meet you too
Rie. pleased to meet you
Eri. Pleased to meet you too
Haiji and the girls are confused as Nagisa has a motherly gorgeousness.
Yes, my best regards. I’m now your big sister and a Mama
Saying that Nagisa hugs me.
I’m his lover-cumama! Those who want to have a Mama just come to me okay? Ufufu!
Right.
Haiji already lost her mother.
Eri and Rie too.
Although, the mother of the twins is villains who used them to make lolicon videos.
They’re all starving for motherhood.
Of course, that includes me.
Shou-oneesama, is this about Kenmochi Yuugo-san?
Misuzu calls out to Shou-neechan.
Jii-chan called Shou-neechan here.
Shou-neechan’s suited to be our adviser.
Minaho-neesan’s still giving lectures to the prostitute candidates, and her world is fundamentally on the underground side.
It would be better to ask for Shuo-neechan’s opinion when dealing with Kenmochi Yuugo as he belongs to the surface.
Currently, he’s waiting inside the car in front of the main gate
Shou-neechan said.
We can’t send him away, can we?
Misuzu asks.
He brought a lawyer with him and so he must have something in mind
I want to know that. I want to see what he intends to do
Looks like the option of sending him away is not there.
We have to let him in.
I’ll follow. Also, should we call our own legal adviser?
Shou-neechan said.
Jii-chan’s not coming to talk, and so Misuzu and I have to be the representatives and face him.
We’re just high-school students.
At least, we need at least one adult with us.
However.
No, if the other side is bringing his lawyers, it’s our loss if we try to match with him
That’s what my intuition tells me.
Shou-neechan, you’ll watch us from the cameras and it would help if you could support us when anything happens
They should know about Seki Shou from the Kouzuki SS.
Shou-neechan has been Jii-chan’s bodyguard.
It’s also known that she’s the one to discuss the setting of VIP conversations.
However.
Shou-neechan, I think that the other side is coming at us with a plan. Therefore, I think we should take a step off from here
I.
Nagisa, come with us
Oh, me?
Nagisa smiles.
If they’re coming with a frontal attack, then we’re fighting back with Nagisa’s soft smile.
Yes, you don’t need to know anything, just come with us
Okay Dear
Nagisa smiles happily.
Also, Michi, you’ll be our bodyguard
They won’t see Michi, a girl who has the same body size as Karen, as a bodyguard.
Certainly
Michi replies.
Onii-sama, should I come too?
Ruriko asks, but.
No, stay here Ruriko
But, I’m also a daughter of the Kouzuki house
And that’s why you can’t come. He’s not someone where two daughters of the Kouzuki house has to go out of their way and deal with him. If Misuzu and Ruriko come together, then he’ll misunderstand that he has the same weight as the Kouzuki house We can’t give him any strange message.
I understand, Onii-sama
Uhm, what about me?
Torii-san looks at me.
Can I come with you?
Err.
Torii-san, you’re acquainted with Kenmochi Yuugo, aren’t you?
As mentioned earlier, I had a conversation with him several times, but.
I can use her to keep him in check.
This is a conversation that seriously carries the name of the Kouzuki house, and so don’t butt into the conversation? If you can promise that, then you can come with us
yes! I’ll keep quiet!
Okay, that would be Misuzu, Nagisa, Michi, Torii-san, and me.
Let’s go with this party.
Misuzu-sama, I think that you should carry the conversation in the B3 drawing-room
Shou-neechan said.
Indeed. Let’s do that. Oh right. Shou-oneesama
Misuzu.
Please check everything about Kenmochi Yuugo in the SNS. All of the accounts he’s using
What?
You’re right. I’ll get it processed as soon as possible
Shou-neechan replied.
Chapter 996. Noon Sunshine Drawing room
Since we’re using B3 Drawing room, should we enter the room at the same time as them?
Misuzu asks Shou-neechan
Yes, that will be for the better. If there’s a strange pause, they’ll notice it
Notice what?
It seems that the room has a contraption.
I will deal with the tuning, and so please head to the drawing-room, Misuzu-sama
The main mansion of the Kouzuki house has multiple buildings on the land.
This is a private area for Jii-chan’s family, but.
Drawing rooms, there’s one showa era house in front of the main gate.
It’ll only take two to three minutes of walking to reach that place.
Okay, let’s go
We’re heading out, then.
Uhm, Nii-san, I’m coming too
Huh, Luna?
No, but.
To bring Luna, a 12-year-old in a conversation with an adult businessman.
Kouzuki-san mentioned earlier to use all the powers you have.
That’s.
He shouldn’t know that I have the Miko power
Yomi showed off her Miko power to the Yakuza during her time in the Takakura shrine.
Tsukiko and Luna hid the fact that they have it.
Tsukiko’s already an adult and she has that mysterious aura and so the enemy will be cautious.
However, Luna only looks like a bashful and cute girl.
Either way, Tsukiko-oneesama, and Yomi-oneesama aren’t present
Tsukiko is with Nei in the old training building for Kouzuki SS.
Yomi’s looking after the mental state of the Kurama sisters.
I would like to go too, but.
Koyomi-chan looked at me and said.
Koyomi-chan can’t go. It’s my job
Luna said.
Koyomi-chan, you haven’t created a relationship of trust with Nii-san yet, have you?
I haven’t had sex with Koyomi-chan yet.
Yeah, come with us Luna
I said while Koyomi-chan’s still perplexed.
We don’t have time.
Now, let’s go
Misuzu urges us.
Outside the private area, maids of Kouzuki house and female bodyguards of Kouzuki SS are waiting for us.
Oh, if I recall, her name’s Taki-san. She’s escorted us before.
Shou-neechan should be watching our status from another room.
Jii-chan should be watching too.
Please wait here
Taki-san stops us on the corner of the corridor.
Then, a small monitor shows a camera feed ahead of the passageway.
Then.
This way
The monitor shows a maid taking four men into a room.
There’s two around in their 20’s and 30’s. One passed his 40’s. And the other looks like someone who is 60 years old.
Please wait in this room
The maid tells the men inside the drawing-room.
Does this mean that Kouzuk-san is present?
The arrogant looking young man with a swept-back hair said
I don’t know, but if you’ll excuse me.
The maid bows her head and exits the room.
She left the door open.
Tsk, can’t help it
The man said.
Let’s go
Misuzu tells us.
Misuzu, me Nagisa, Michi, Torii-san, Luna formed a line in that order.
Then, we turned the corner of the corridor and head to the room where the men are in.
Excuse me
Misuzu enters the room first.
A high school sophomore girl and a high school freshman boy, a twenty-one-year-old beauty and a petite third-year middle school girl, plus a high school freshman girl and a sixth-grade girl.
The men are startled.
I’m Kouzuki Misuzu. Grandfather is busy right now and so I came to answer your visit. Mariko-san, close the door
Misuzu speaks to the men in her ‘young lady mode’
Ah, yes
Torii-san closed the door and locked it
Huh? Isn’t Torii-san a young lady too?
The bossy man with a swept-back hair, perhaps, Kenmochi Yuugo, noticed Torii-san.
Torii-san looked at me.
I can allow this much.
I nodded and allowed her to talk.
Yes. I’ve been lodging here since yesterday. I thought that I should give Kenmochi-sama a greeting and so I came with Misuzu-sama
Torii-san says with a customer service smile.
Huh? What’s going on? Then does that mean that the young lady of Torii electronics is also kidnapped in this house?
Kenmochi Yuugo’s spits out his first charge.
Oh, I see, I get it. I should’ve called the chairman Torii as well. Chairman Torii must be worried? Kidnapping his precious young lady like this
Kenmochi glared at us.
Oh well, we’re going to take you back from the Kouzuki house too
I knew it, he wants to take back the Kurama sisters, his fiance from our confinement.
I wonder how far did Kenmochi talk to the Kurama house?
He seems to misunderstand that we also captured Torii-san together with the Kurama sisters.
Oh, you must be joking? I was invited to the party yesterday and I stayed here for the night. Yesterday and today are both holidays and so we don’t have school
Torii-san smiles.
Does Chairman Torii know?
Kenmochi is suddenly displeased.
Yes, I contacted Grandfather and Father
Torii-san replies with a natural smile.
However, I heard that Torii house isn’t that close to Kouzuki house
He looks at Torii-san, trying to feel around.
Kenmochi’s trying to develop the story into the plot he imagined.
And that’s the reason. There’s hardly a chance to become familiar with Kouzuki Misuzu-sama. I am not letting go of the chance to deepen my friendship with the Kouzuki house
That answer is very much like her.
With that, the first charge is shot down.
Kenmochi and his group came here to recapture the Kurama sisters, but.
He probably didn’t expect to meet Jii-chan himself, but.
He intends to face the adults of the Kouzuki house, pressing strongly that you’ve imprisoned the Kurama sisters here, haven’t you? Bring her to us
But.
If Torii-san stayed here as a guest after yesterday’s party, then Kurama sisters are no exception.
The claim that Kouzuki house is confining the Kurama sisters becomes unlikely.
The possibility that the sisters willingly stayed over the Kouzuki mansion since they attend the same school as the young lady of Kouzuki house becomes higher.
Hmm. Oh well. So, who are these people?
Oh, he thinks that we’re just women and children. He’s looking down on us.
What about you? Did your mother teach you to name yourself when visiting someone else’s home?
Nagisa says with a smile.
Huh? What’s with you?
Kenmochi glared at Nagisa.
I’m Katagai Nagisa. Shige-chan asked me to come, telling me that some rude people have come and so make sure that they don’t bite Misuzu-chan
Nagisa smiles.
It’s a soft smile but it’s scary.
As expected of someone who took the big shots of the political and business world as her patrons.
Her personality as the ace of the high-class brothel is in the air.
Shige-chan?
My Grandfather
Misuzu replies, now that assures Nagisa is a woman who is extremely close to the head of the Kouzuki house.
So, I named myself, what about you?
Nagisa smiles.
Huh? You already know it.
But, shouldn’t you still name yourself? Did you graduate from elementary school? If you can’t do something that simple, young children will laugh at you
Kenmochi! I’m Kenmochi Yuugo!
Kenmochi glares at Nagisa in fury.
I see. By the way, Kenmochi-san, can we sit now? Or do you want to talk while standing?
The other party has four men.
Our side has one man and five women.
There are two long sofas with a table in the middle.
The other side has all four of them sitting down, but.
We’re still standing.
Michi, prepare a spare chair
Yes, Ojou-sama
Michi goes to the corner of the room and brings out two chairs
Luna, sit here
Yes
Michi and Luna sit on the spare chairs.
Normally, Michi can’t sit down on a chair as she’s a bodyguard.
But, she’s sitting down to ease the caution of the other party.
Standing in this situation is the same as declaring herself as a bodyguard.
Misuzu, Nagisa, Torii-san, and I sit down on the sofa.
Kuromori-sama
Torii-san looks at me.
Yeah, she had to talk to Kenmochi Yuugo because it’s unexpected but.
Now she’s asking me if it’s okay to investigate.
I ordered her to not speak unless I give permission.
So I.
Yeah
I nodded.
We’ll start with Torii-san as they’re acquainted.
Anyway, I need information about this Kenmochi Yuugo person.
Speaking of which, Kenmochi-san, I’ve seen your blog, and you seem to be starting a political related business, am I correct?
Torii-san speaks so suddenly.
yeah, that’s true
He probably wants to get down to business, and yet.
Since he’s asked about himself, he starts talking.
He’s quite a self-centered man.
You know, there are a lot of problems with the local government and politicians, right? That’s why I’m thinking of starting a consulting business specialized in the diet members in the district
Oh, that’s interesting
Torii-san speaks purposely.
Yes, the district diet is filled with rural politicians, and they don’t know a lot about modern politics. Thus, I’m going to give them lectures so they can learn. Of course, it’ll cost them money. But, my company will create all the election campaign and put up the public commitments for the stupid politicians of the district Huh?
This guy’s in mid-twenties, right?
Lectures? What is this guy talking about?
No, you see, I first want to pin down the district politics. I’m going to start with the locals. I’ll get those who follow me become elected. Once I take control of the local assembly, I’m going to sprinkle my name and that’s when I’m going for the national diet Huh?
You know, when it comes to the national diet, you need a lot of money and popularity or you won’t win, right? I can make a new party but it would be hard to win. Therefore, I’m changing the immediate interests, I’m going to make a new one but, I’ll create a network of local districts first, people who’ll listen to what I say. I’m their consultant after all. Then, one day, suddenly, people from rural areas become a solid political party. A sudden boom. It’ll be a revolution. Revolution I mean! A revolution from the bottom of the local assembly to create a huge political party. Then, I’m going to make the mayors and governors, and lastly, I’ll take control of the national diet. It’s fresh, isn’t it? Please tell Chairman Torii about it. My political business will surely succeed! If you want to invest, now’s the time, we’ll definitely win Win what?
But, isn’t it going to be hard to go for the local elections? Each of the districts has their ties too
Torii-san said.
Besides, most of the locals lived in their place for so long that only the same locals know them, and so even if someone from up high in Tokyo gives them instructions, I don’t think they will move that smoothly And that’s why I’m going to turn over all of the manners in the local. My company will have them learn politics in depth from consultants coming from American universities. They’re amazing with their know-how. If you make use of the media advertising industry, then we can use the latest style of voting system. I won’t talk about the details, but the strategy in the election campaign is using a mobile game. Then, when it comes to public commitment, we can use the big database of the Japanese citizens to find which words would pull them in. I don’t know much about the details but all we have to do is make the locals misunderstand that it’s amazing, and give them some good manifests and boom, we’re done. I can’t see how this fails Oh, this guy.
He’s an idiot.
Now I get why people stop them from approaching the Kouzuki house in parties.
This world is only about victory or defeat. If you don’t win, then there’s no point. If you don’t win, you will only lose. That’s why I only have to think of winning
So what?
Are your interests only about winning or losing?
He doesn’t really care about politics.
However, we will have rules to keep no matter what. Rules, that means, law. No matter what happens, you have to protect the law. That’s how people are. That’s why, whatever the case may be, we first need to read the rule book. Then, we’re going to do everything that’s not written in the rules, as long as the law permits! Our style will be to poke in the blind spots!
Kenmochi looked at us and laughed.
We will never break the law, like the other family over here just because they have connections to powerful people of the nation. We’re upright people! Those who can’t follow the rules are the worst people. Oh well, I don’t know much about nobility, but I only think that those who can’t follow the laws of Japan should leave Japan So he intends to criticize Jii-chan’s power, Kouzuki house’s power.
With that said, we’re here acting to protect the rules. And so, I brought these people with me
He finally introduces the other three men.
First is my lawyer, Moori-san. He’s a former judge and public prosecutor, and so he has various connections
I’m Moori, a lawyer. Pleased to meet you
The man in his mid-forties wearing a suit greets us.
Then, this one is our crisis safety measure adviser in our company, Yoshikawa-san. Yoshikawa-san had been in the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, a former police officer. Even now, he has a lot of acquaintances in the police I’m Yoshikawa
The man past his 60’s glares at us.
And then, this one’s our net news site partner of our company, Kobayakawa-san. Well, when it comes to the Kouzuki house’s level, they’re in control of TV, radio, and newspapers, right? But it seems that they can’t do internet news at all The man in his mid-twenties laughed.
I’m Kobayakawa from the GALAPAGOS News flash! I’m always looking for more materials every day! Gufufufu!
Haa.
I see. A former public prosecutor working as a lawyer, a former police officer, and internet news man
Nagisa laughs.
And why did you bring such people with you?
Nagisa asks. Kenmochi;
Well, it just happened. They came here by chance, there’s no other intention
The lawyer is declaring intent to sue if anything happens.
The former officer has influence inside the police.
The internet journalist is going to write some inconveniences for us.
We are going to meet up with the Taniwa party after this. And so we have this group here. That’s why. It just happened
Kenmochi says with a nasty tone.
Well, the parliamentarian always comes to ask me for consultation. They may be the opposition party but they’re still a member of the diet, and not every politician are kind to the Kouzuki house
Nagisa;
Oh, what is it? Are you trying to threaten us?
No way. I’m just talking normally. I wonder why would you think that I’m threatening you?
Not really, I don’t see it as a threat. It’s just funny
Nagisa laughs.
Then, he speaks to me.
Dear, remember this. Just because someone is a judge or a public prosecutor doesn’t mean that they’re strong lawyers. They can’t turn the trial into their favor for that reason. Or should I say that the lawyers who were former public prosecutors are not trustworthy, most of them are useless people Nagisa said. The lawyer gets offended.
That guy too, he’s a former officer in the police department but he’s just an ordinary policeman. The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has control only in Tokyo, and the workers over there are just local government employees. Besides, I remember all the names of the top brass of the police for the past five years but I don’t remember the name, Yoshikawa. Therefore, I don’t know his post before his retirement age but I hardly think that he has any strong influence on the current post officers Nagisa speaks of the former police officer.
A high-ranking retiree could become an adviser of his company, but don’t you think that it would be awkward for them to come with him?
ahem
The former police officer fidgets.
Oh, he’s brought to the Kouzuki mansion without knowing where he’s taken along.
As for the news site, what was the name again?
Nagisa asks with a smile.
GALAPAGOS News Flash!
I see, and your name is?
Kobayakawa
He’s lost to Nagisa’s captivating charm.
Kobayakawa what? Your given name is?
Toshiaki. Kobayakawa Toshiaki
I see. Toshiaki-san. Toshiaki-san, do you write your name on your articles?
No, I use my handle name
What is your handle name?
Uhm, it’s Cheshire NEMO
Cheshire
Well, it’s the Cheshire cat from the Alice in Wonderland, and the mobile suit Nemo, and I made it a new name
Are there other people writing on your site? What’s your other SNS?
Ah, I have twitter and Facebook
I knew it, that Chershire
It’s Cheshire NEMO!
Do you have other hidden accounts?
Err, I use Humpty Dumpty name on tweeter.
Is that all?
No, there’s another, Bartholomew
What’s that?
Bartholomew is the sound of the legs opening, ah, it’s hard to explain
That’s unfortunate
What?
Why is Nagisa asking that?
Oh well. And so, Kenmochi-san, what is your business for today?
Nagisa asks.
No, wait a second, why is it that you’re the one talking? Are you from the Kouzuki house? If Sir Kouzuki doesn’t show up, then.
Kenmochi looked at Misuzu.
However, Nagisa.
Misuzu-chan, don’t entertain him. If you talk to him, it’ll only drop down your status
She tells Misuzu to stay quiet.
Misuzu-chan, your greeting earlier is enough when it comes to dealing with this person
The young lady of nobility shouldn’t talk to these kinds of people.
But.
But, Nagisa, we don’t know the situation yet, do we?
I said.
Yes, that’s why you and I are dealing with him
Nagisa smiled at me.
Isn’t that Kuromori’s purpose?
Oh right.
We can’t face people like him straightforwardly.
We should deal with him like the people on the other side.
So, Kenmochi-san, what do you want to do?
Nagisa asked. Kenmochi;
Isn’t that obvious?
What’s obvious?
Nagisa asks back with a smile.
i mean those who are in the mansion.
What?
You already know it! I came here to take them back
I don’t know what you’re talking about
I’m telling you to return the daughters of Kurama!
Kenmochi finally speaks his demands.
It seems that he wants to put pressure on us and have us voluntarily hand over the Kurama sisters to us.
I see.
Besides, it won’t be a threat.
This guy’s level is talking about protecting the rules.
Oh, are those girls in here?
Stop screwing with me! I heard it from the Kurama house! They said that their daughters haven’t returned since yesterday!
My, that’s awful. Did you check all the places you have in mind?
Nagisa said with a smile.
Hey, hey! I know it! The head of this family called Kurama house and said that he won’t return their daughters. If that’s the case, then the Kurama daughters are still here!
I’m sorry, I just came to the mansion earlier, I don’t know anything about it!
That’s right, it hasn’t been thirty minutes since Nagisa came here.
I haven’t even met Kurama-san’s daughters. I haven’t seen them
I don’t care if you saw them or not
Kenmochi screams.
Anyway, bring them in here! We’re taking them back! Hurry up!
Err.
Err, Kuromori-sama, may I?
Torii-san asks for permission.
Sure
Uhm, Kenmochi-san, what kind of qualifications do you have?
Qualifications?
I mean, did the Kurama house ask you to do this?
Oh, as expected of Torii-san. That’s a good question.
If in case he asked you, do you have proof? Did they give you the power of attorney?
I don’t have those!
Kenmochi said.
He only asked for advice. Director Kurama did. He asked me what to do, and so I came here to take them back
So he only asked for advice? Then can we assume that the Kurama house hasn’t given Kenmochi-san any formal request?
Kurama house is also a member of the nobility.
They wouldn’t want to fight the Kouzuki house openly.
I don’t have any formal request but I carry the will of Director Kurama!
Then, isn’t that a violation of the rules?
Torii-san tilts her head.
However, Sir Kenmochi is Kurama Misato-sama’s fiance. I think that is enough qualifications for him
Kenmochi’s lawyer said.
No, this is an interesting story. I’m getting excited
Kobayashi took out his laptop.
Then.
Huh?
Chapter 997. Noon Sunshine Cheap
What’s wrong?
Kurama Misato-san’s fiance, Kenmochi Yuugo asks Kobayashi, the guy from a news site on the internet.
Kobayakawa’s looking at his laptop with a curious face.
No, you see
Kobayakawa takes out his phone this time.
There’s no reception?
What?
Kenmochi and lawyer Moori takes out their phones.
Oh, maybe this room doesn’t have good signal reception?
Nagisa smiles.
Can’t help it, it’s a problem with the building. Let’s change place to where there’s reception
Kenmochi sighed and looked at the closed door.
Wait, could it be that this room prevents phones from making contact outside?
It’s not like that, it just happened to be a spot where you can’t
Nagisa asserts.
That’s amazing, from hearing Misuzu and Shou-neechan’s conversation earlier.
I now understand what kind of room this B3 Drawing room.
The mansion I lived back then had rooms that dampen reception. If I recall, the rooms are used to prevent people from leaking information outside, but Kouzuki house doesn’t do that, right?
She looked at Misuzu with a smile.
Our mansion has rooms that block off reception.
Back when it was a brothel, it’s used to stop bad customers from taking photos of the prostitutes and other guests and upload it to the internet or their pc.
As soon as phones with cameras were on sale, Shirasaka Sousuke had them installed in a hurry.
Shirasaka Sousuke himself is a man with a face on the surface as a director of an advertising company, and so he doesn’t want any hidden photos, but.
The scoundrel thinks that all the customers other than himself also scoundrels like him.
If they get their hands on a phone with a camera, they will definitely take peeping photos and upload it over the internet.
Therefore, he is also careful with the prostitutes from taking photos, making the rooms where reception doesn’t reach.
Nagisa’s a former prostitute, and so she’s still cautious of it.
Hey. Can we change to a room where there’s the reception?
Kenmochi glares.
Oh, why?
Nagisa smiles.
I mean, if my office suddenly calls me, I can’t answer them
Oh, aren’t you in a visit with the Kouzuki house? Couldn’t you just call from outside the mansion once you’re done with our conversation?
but, it might be urgent
Then return at once. Are you aware that you visited without an appointment? You’re the one who forced your way in here and yet you say that, aren’t you being rude to the Kouzuki house?
Nagisa tells Kenmochi.
No, but, still, can’t we change to a room where there’s mobile reception?
The lawyer said.
I asked before already but why? State the reason clearly
Nagisa smiles.
Uhm, being enclosed in a room where I can’t contact outside makes me feel somewhat uneasy
Uneasy? You’re a lawyer and yet you speak some strange things. There are four men on your side. Our side only has one boy and everyone else are women. Furthermore, I may be past my 20s but these people are still children, see?
That’s right, we have more people, but.
The other side has;
You’re a company president, that one’s a lawyer, and the other one is a police alumnus, and the internet news guy, aren’t you all adult males? Meanwhile, all we have here are students. We even have one in elementary Nagisa said with a smile.
We can say that we feel fear to be in the same room as you but I don’t think that you can do the same
That’s right. She’s right.
But, this is the Kouzuki mansion. I’ve seen various bodyguards until we reached this place
The lawyer speaks stubbornly.
So what? I think that it’s Kouzuki house’s decision where the visiting people should stay? I think it would be weird for you to say I don’t like this room, let’s change to another one
Nagisa said.
what do we do, Kenmochi-san?
Kobayakawa asks Kenmochi.
If this goes on, we can’t do any Kouzuki house now
That’s.
Nagisa smiles.
Oh, you intend to upload the conversation inside the Kouzuki house to the internet? Or maybe, you’re using a microphone to record the conversation and stream it?
Oh, they’re trying to make someone from the Kouzuki house admit that they’re imprisoning the Kurama sisters in whatever method.
They intend to take back the Kurama sisters by threatening us to release the remarks we just gave.
Or maybe, they intend to use a controversial statement for their Anti-Kouzuki house campaign.
Hmph, so they have a defense plan against the internet era
Kenmochi glares at Nagisa disgusted.
Wrong. Didn’t I mention earlier? This room only has poor reception Ufufu
Kouzuki house will not publicly announce that they’re in a room where reception is isolated.
Tsk, dammit, then let’s go with my plan. Oh right. Let me go to the toilet
Kenmochi said.
Oh? So now you intend to call your office from the toilet and talk about what’s the next plan?
Nagisa said.
What? You can’t act by yourself without asking your staff?
Oh, as expected, he wants to release the conversation through the phone.
His office has a team that can look at the contradictions and the other side of what we tell them.
These four specialists are fakes and in truth, they have more people in standby.
Anyway, I’m going to the toilet! I can’t help it! I need to piss now
Kenmochi shouted.
The toilet is over there
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