Pure

Adelheid-san, Kinuka-san, and Mitama-san.

They all do what Yomi told them and sit down on the floor.

Wait, what’s going on? Hypnotism?

The girls are surprised.

No, it’s martial arts

Michi speaks with a serious face.

If one master’s Kudou style’s secret techniques, then you can use Qi to do that

Right, our objective is.

To have the young ladies and bodyguards lump Miko power together as Kudou style’s Qi manipulation technique.

That it’s not a superpower for people in a lineage.

Yes, for example.

Michi goes to Kuromiya Motoko-san, the spearmanship tutor of Kuromiya style, while everyone’s looking at her.

Could I ask for your cooperation?

Michi said. Kuromiya-san.

Me? Yes, Let’s have a fair and square fight in front of everyone

She speaks without expression.

Rock, paper, scissors game. Rock, paper, scissors?

Kuromiya-san looks at Michi with a curious face.

I’m sorry. Then, I will explain what that game is first No, I know that much at least

Kuromiya-san puffed her cheeks.

Then, does everyone know that game?

Michi asks everyone.

Uhm, sorry, what is rock, paper, scissors game?

There is?

I guess this is to be expected from a group of young ladies.

Ah, then I’ll explain it to you

The bodyguard of the young lady begins explaining.

It looks like she thinks that her master shouldn’t be that ignorant.

Then, why do you want to play that with me?

Kuromiya-san asks Michi.

I will win. We’ll play ten rounds, and I’ll win all ten. No, I can win a hundred games straight That’s stupid

Kuromiya-san is surprised.

Then, please test it Okay. If you’re going that far

The two face each other.

Jan, ken, pon!

Michi won.

And she won ten in a row.

Huh? How? That’s amazing

The girls in the courtyard are impressed.

Furthermore, her opponent was Kuromiya-san, someone who isn’t related to Kouzuki house and is a warrior at heart.

They can’t think of it as a play.

I’m displeased. I never lost this much

Kuromiya-san said.

I love winning fights above all else I’m sorry for that

Michi bows her head.

Kurumi, try it out too

Kuromiya-san orders Mikuriya-san, her bodyguard.

Yes, Motoko-ojousama

Mikuriya-san tried to fight Michi, but.

In the end, it was Michi’s complete victory.

Does anyone want to try it out themselves?

Michi said.

me! I’d like to try it! I’d like to challenge as well

The young ladies or the bodyguards ordered by their Masters challenged Michi.

However, Michi wins all of it.

Is that practical use of Qi from your style?

Kuromiya-san asks Michi.

Yes, Kuromiya-sama

Michi replied.

If you can sense Qi, then you can read how people will act to an extent. In rock, paper, scissors game, there are only three choices. I can tell what the other party will choose if that’s the only scope That’s a great deal in martial arts. After all, you can read your enemy attack before they do it

Kuromiya-san accepted it as usable in combat.

Even if the opponent has various thoughts in mind if you can read if they will move on left, or right, or which part they aim at, then. Yes. You will never lose

Michi looked at Kuromiya-san’s eyes and replied.

However, you need to have the speed to deal with the enemy attack, not just guess where they’re coming from Oh, you’re right. If you notice how they will attack, you need to deal with it, or you will lose

It looks like they’re keeping the concept within the rock, paper, scissors game for the young ladies who don’t know martial arts.

And if you have the ability, you can do that next

Michi tells Mikuriya-san.

Next fight, you can only use rock What? Then, game!

And on the next ten rounds, Mikuriya-san used only rock and lost.

but I wasn’t thinking of using rock?

Mikuriya-san is surprised.

During our match earlier, I already grasped the Qi you release when you’re going to use rock. And so, this match, as soon as you decide which to use in the game, I change it to rock with the same Qi

Michi’s Qi is strong.

Mikuriya-san got pushed by Michi’s Qi and forced to use rock all the time.

If you can attack with Qi in that instant, they choose their move. You can cloud their judgment

Kuromiya-san looks at Yomi.

I see, so that’s what she did Yes, and that is also the same skill I used to stop Kyouko Messer. Aim at the moment they decide their next move and release a strong Qi. Then, you can stop their muscles for a moment And it was the same Qi skill you used on that spy?

Kuromiya-san asks.

That’s a keen insight

Michi replied.

But, you repelled her Qi attack

Kuromiya-san smiled.

That explains why they stopped moving, but I don’t think it explains why they spin around and barked like that

Michi.

And that belongs to the secret techniques of Kudou style

She looked at Kuromiya-san’s eyes and said.

Okay. I will become your apprentice and learn it myself. But in exchange, I will teach you the ways of our style as well I’m looking forward to it

The two smiled.

I will surely learn and master Kudou style martial arts!

Okay.

Kuromiya-san is a martial artist, and it became a cushion.

With this, the young ladies and bodyguards.

They’ll concentrate on Kudou arts, not Michi.

Yomi and Luna will become Kudou style, user bodyguards.

Miko power will blend in as a Qi skill used in martial arts.

That young lady said something outrageous

Edie says from my side.

Recently, Michi and I decided.

Decided what?

If anyone wants to join in our martial arts family, then she has to have sex with Darling

Huh?

I mean, it’s inevitable, having sex with Darling is the best way to learn how to control Qi

Edie smiled.

Chapter 861. High Life Main performer entry

Is that all the problems solved for now?

We have restrained the Kansai Yakuza spy, who sneaked in.

And the young ladies managed to accept that their bodyguards will have a network centered around Kouzuki SS

Nobody can infiltrate Misuzu’s school using a bodyguard next time.

And they believe that Yomi’s Miko power is a Qi skill in Kudou arts.

Then, replacing Tendou Otome, the granddaughter of the president of Mizushima holdings will get Yomi or Luna as her bodyguard.

The remaining will become Agnes’ bodyguard. Her appearance belongs to the young ladies, and so she has to enter with the title of a young lady.

She can’t serve others.

That part of her is similar to Yukino, her sister from a different mother.

Also, Mana and Tsukiko will have to change schools somehow.

But the progress for this day makes me feel relieved.

Hm?

It’s okay, Onee-sama. Kinuka and Mitama are okay To think that these girls force themselves too hard, I’m such a coward

Kurama sisters come close to us.

As usual, the big sister is depressed, and the little sister is cheering her up.

Oh right, there are these sisters too.

Also.

Yes, please sit in here, Mizushima-san

Misuzu calls out Mizushima-san with a smile.

I’ve always thought you were a cute girl back then. What’s your name? Mizushima Karen

The cute 12-year-old girl replied nervously.

I see. Karen-san it is.

Misuzu was originally into yuri.

Jii-chan raised her and Ruriko to hate men.

Perhaps, she’ll never accept any other man than me for the rest of her life.

Furthermore, she had her time as Nagisa’s pet, her teacher in yuri.

I know that she wants to keep some cute pets for herself.

Tendou Otome had no interest in girls out of her age, and so she didn’t make a move on Mizushima Karen-san, but.

Oh, Yakuza pressured Mizushima holdings to send in a bodyguard of their picking.

If Tendou Otome made a move on Mizushima Karen-san, then her Grandfather would refuse to cooperate with the Yakuza anymore.

Anyway, it’s sure that this cute girl is still pure.

Danna-sama, don’t you think she’s cute?

Misuzu smiled at me.

I want a daughter like this

I’m recognized as Misuzu’s fiance, and so that line is seen as nothing but cute.

Misuzu’s fawning on me, wanting to bear a cute daughter in the future.

But in reality.

Misuzu is asking me if I want to keep Mizushima Karen-san.

Something like a girl finding a cute puppy in a pet shop.

While I worry about my reply.

Onii-sama, speaking of which, I’d like to introduce another girl to you

Ruriko also speaks to me.

She’s my junior, but she doesn’t have a bodyguard, so she’s not present. I will introduce her sometime later

You mean?

I believe you promised me to answer one of my requests.

Ruriko said.

That girl has something she wants to consult with Onii-sama no matter what

Consult what?

Ruriko’s junior, she’s still a daughter of nobility despite having no bodyguard, you know?

A daughter of nobility doesn’t have anything to consult with an ordinary high-school boy like me.

I believe it’s a problem that only Onii-sama can solve

Only me?

I guess it’s about sex.

Oh, that one

Misuzu smiled at Ruriko.

Yes, Misuzu-oneesama Then, I would ask for the same, Danna-sama. Please grant Ruriko’s request

Misuzu shows approval as the wife.

That I can violate Ruriko’s junior.

I believe that I will have to consult Danna-sama about various things with Karen-san I would like to look after Karen-san too Indeed, if you’d please, Ruriko

In the end, Misuzu and Ruriko are both daughters of Kouzuki head family.

They both have Jii-chan’s blood in them.

They learn the pleasure of dominating other people.

And on the other side, these girls desire me to dominate them.

Just like how Jii-chan introduced Misuzu to Nagisa with her lesbian practices.

And Ruriko living in a world where she has no knowledge about sex.

One mistake and these two could’ve become man-eaters.

That’s how much libido they have.

Yeah got it

I shouldn’t stop carnivores from chasing after their prey.

I will fall to hell together with them.

I accepted them with that resolve.

You guys have a good relationship

Torii-san is surprised.

Yes. I love Onii-sama too

Ruriko replies with a carefree smile.

And so, Kouzuki house is at peace. There’s no need to worry about internal squabble

Misuzu told Kanou-san and smiled.

I’m not worried about such a thing

Kanou-san speaks in displeasure.

However, she has no other table to sit down as her family rivals Kouzuki house.

Now then, as for the courtyard.

Calm returned after apprehending Tendou Otome and the young lady of Takahama products.

Oh, Michi’s still doing rock, paper, scissors tournament.

Yomi also got dragged into it.

Michi uses her Qi, Yomi, with her Miko power, and they continue to win all the games.

The young ladies and bodyguards are enjoying that as a sideshow.

Geez, if that’s the case, you should become her disciple too! I mean, I would like to learn the same!

Oh, I think that more young ladies and their bodyguards would want to join with the training Kouzuki SS will give them.

If they can help each other out, they can get along better.

Especially when training with martial arts and self-defense.

Oh, got to keep Kudou Haruka in check.

If that girl thinks that she could promote herself to the young ladies, she’ll say I can do Karate and keep on pushing herself.

Hmm, on the contrary, I think that could be an excellent camouflage

Luna said after reading my thoughts.

Really? Yes. I think that Haruka-san making a fuss among the bodyguards is just enough

Oh, I see.

Among the daughters born in generations of a bodyguard that serve families.

Some of them aren’t that strong.

Though they’re called bodyguards, they’re just a companion in school, and most of them are just friend-bodyguard to counter bullies.

Michi-oneesama’s techniques seem funny for now, but most of them won’t follow when told to train

Luna’s right.

Not all of them excel, like Kuromiya-san, a martial artist, Anjou sisters, and Adelheid-san.

Most of them are on Kudou Haruka’s karate level.

It’s okay, Nii-san. If Haruka-san gets overconfident, we have people to stop her

Michi, her little sister, and Rei-chan are here.

Still.

Why is nobody talking about Luna, who’s with me?

Luna’s changed from the pantsuit for bodyguards to a school uniform.

Her hairstyle changed, giving her a disguise.

Oh? Who’s that? or

Is that a relative of yours? or something like that.

I thought that they’d ask, but.

Torii-san, who asks anything out of curiosity, isn’t asking anything.

That’s because Nii-san doesn’t recognize me

Luna said.

The young ladies don’t talk to anyone but themselves and their bodyguards, right?

Now that she mentioned it.

Nii-san is Misuzu-oneesama’s fiance, but you don’t belong in nobility. Therefore, they don’t talk directly to you, and they don’t look at what’s over here. That’s basically it

i see.

That’s why nobody’s complaining about my presence at an all-girls party.

I mean, they try not to look at me.

I see.

Jii-chan recognized me, but for now, I.

Kuromori Kou isn’t a member of the nobility.

Torii-san talked about how we get along earlier, but.

It wasn’t about Misuzu and me, or Ruriko and me, but.

In the end, it’s about Misuzu and Ruriko’s relationship.

Misuzu and Ruriko, who should be having a struggle with succession, are getting along.

She’s ignoring me.

I see.

Nii-san, you’re not offended?

Luna asks.

Why? I mean, they’re ignoring you? No, this is their world, see? Now that I understand the reason, why would I get angry?

I.

I grew up where my mother ignored me.

Compared to that.

Right.

Luna clings to me.

I’m here. Nii-san Yeah, Luna

Luna’s body embracing me is warm.

I pat Luna’s head.

Still.

Misuzu-sama

Shou-neechan comes.

What’s wrong? Kaan-sama’s bestowing her presence Kaan-sama?

Kaan?

My? Kaan-sama’s also present?

Even Kanou-san is surprised.

Yes, she’s been inside the mansion, watching everyone

Shou-neechan said.

Watching?

You mean surveillance cameras?

Like Minaho-neesan and Kyouko-san?

I was aware

Torii-san smiled.

She called me last night that she’ll come today

Then that means.

Kaan-san is related to Torii-san?

If she’s present, then please send my regards, so she won’t find it impolite

Misuzu tells Shou-neechan.

That’s. What’s wrong? She said, ‘please keep Tsukiko-san, Yomi-san, and Luna-san away from the venue’

She knows the Takakura sisters?

If she doesn’t want to get in close distance with those with Miko power, then.

I understand.

Misuzu looks at me.

Danna-sama, if you’d please Is she that much of a VIP?

That she’s watching the party alone in a separate room.

That Shou-neechan purposely came to contact Misuzu about her arrival.

Misuzu.

Kouzuki house, Kanou-sama’s family, and Kaan-sama’s family are the big three of our school

Similar to Kanou house, a family rivaling Kouzuki house?

An owner of Memoru group

Memoru? Memoru bank, Memoru mobile, Memoru metals, Memoru heavy industry.

I think their enterprise is as big as the Kouzuki group.

That means.

Both in social standing and assets.

Someone we can’t be impolite with

Misuzu looks at me.

Okay

I looked at Michi.

Michi, have Yomi stand back. Bring her back to the waiting room

Michi is Yomi’s superior if we look at their relationship in Kudou style school.

I have to order Michi.

Certainly. Michi obeys Master’s command Eeh? But I want to play more Indeed, our bodyguards never showed anything other than paper because of her order Yes! It’s all paper!

The young ladies speak.

Misuzu stands up.

Everyone, Kaan-sama has come My, Kaan-sama? Kaan-sama is in Kouzuki-sama’s mansion!

The young ladies show surprise and excitement.

Then, please return to your seats

Misuzu said. Everyone return to their seats.

Now, let’s go

Tsukiko, wearing a maid uniform, takes Luna.

Luna. Yes, it’s okay, Nii-san

Yomi also returned.

Margo-san has come.

Looks like I should withdraw as well

She smiled.

Well, I already found some sponsors. I have achieved my objective. I will come with the three, don’t worry Thanks. Margo-san Margo-san, that’s the entrance, please return to the waiting room Yeah got it

Shou-neechan pointed out, evacuating Margo-san and the Takakura sisters so they won’t meet Kaan-san.

Okay, ready. Have we confirmed with Kaan-sama’s bodyguards?

Shou-neechan talks to the walkie-talkie.

That means she won’t come in unless the Takakura shrine maidens are out of the location.

Roger. Everyone, Kaan-sama has come, please welcome her with applause!

Shou-neechan tells the girls in the courtyard.

Then.

Coming from inside the Kouzuki house.

Hello, my friends!

A tall and beautiful lady shows up with a smile.

She’s wearing a party dress, just like the other young ladies.

No, it’s just that.

Her back and front are open.

It’s a daring dress where if you look from the sides, you’ll see everything.

Something like an actress in Academy Awards.

Although her proud look and flashy beauty, slender physique and filled with confidence.

Such a beautiful lady is coming in, but.

Welcome, Kaan-sama!

Misuzu, Ruriko, and Yoshiko-san from the other table greet Kaan-san.

The other girls are applauding.

Kaan-san makes her higheels sound as she walks to Misuzu’s table.

Behind her is a tall woman wearing a black male clothing.

She’s the bodyguard.

Onee-sama, this way!

Torii-san offers her seat.

Kouzuki, Kanou, and Kaan are the big three, and so they have to be together.

Torii-san made the smart move, seeing that it would be rude to stay in the same table.

You should stand up. Give Onee-sama a seat

Torii-san said. Kurama sisters leave their chairs immediately.

My, as tactful as always, Mariko

Kaan-san smiled.

Yes. If it’s for my precious Onee-sama, then I.

Torii-san blushes.

Mariko is my student in stocks! She’s got a lot of good points about her, so I keep on loving her!

Kaan-san tells the girls in the courtyard.

We’re not blood-related, but Mariko is my sister in heart! Therefore, Mariko’s enemy is my enemy! Hear that?

Kaan-san laughed.

Then, what’s up. How have you been, Mariko? Wait, did anyone try to bully you?

You were watching the whole situation in the waiting room.

Kaan-san asks Torii-san cheerfully.

No, Onee-sama. Kouzuki-sama has been especially kind for me

Torii-san replies.

Oh, is that so? Misuzu-sama, Ruriko-sama, I thank you for looking after Mariko

Kaan-san said. Misuzu.

Thank you for coming today

She bows her head.

Ruriko does the same.

Kanou-san’s attitude toward her is clearly different from others.

Indeed. I’ve come to visit. I wish I was here earlier, however. But, I, someone from Kaan house, couldn’t be in the same place with Kyouko Messer, or the spy of a crime syndicate, and etc.

Spy and etc. She means the Takakura shrine maidens with the etc.

With my standpoint. I think you understand, Misuzu-sama

She smiled at Misuzu.

You’re right. We’re sorry for that, Kaan-sama

Misuzu had no choice but to apologize.

She knows everything happening behind the scenes.

Our relationship with Kyouko-san, Kansai Yakuza’s hostilities with us.

Okay, then I will take a seat. Misuzu-sama, Ruriko-sama, take a seat. You make it look like I’m giving you two troubles yes

Everyone takes a seat.

How do you do. Kaan-sama Yes, how do you do as well, Kanou-sama. Are you in good health? I’m fine

After Kouzuki house, Kanou-san greets Kaan-san.

Then.

uhm, Kaan-sama!

Kurama Arisu, who stood up, talks to her suddenly.

stop it! Arisu!

Misato tries to stop her, but.

Sorry, but my reply is no

Kaan-san smiled and replied.

Your Kurama house, were affiliated with Kouzuki-sama, right? Kouzuki-sama couldn’t save your family, and so, do you think that Kaan house, a family unrelated to yours, could help you out?

Oh, I get it now.

Kaan san has been watching from the start.

Back when Jii-chan refused the Kurama sisters. Even before the lecture started.

She’s been in a separate room, waiting all this time.

Besides, it’s natural for your house to collapse. If you think about what your father did, it’s natural that Kouzuki-sama would abandon you

Kaan-san said.

I wonder what Kurama house did.

That they went to deep in debt that they had to sell their daughter to become a prostitute.

however. Arisu, I told you to stop already!

Kurama Misato stops her little sister.

I’m very sorry for her

She bows her head.

Indeed, she’s rude

Kaan-san snorts.

Seki-san, could you lead the Kurama sisters to a room?

Misuzu tells Shou-neechan.

Yes, Misuzu-sama

Shou-neechan gave instructions, and one of the maids comes over.

Come, let’s go

Kurama Arisu’s making a face that she doesn’t understand what’s going on.

Arisu. If we stay here, it will only hurt Kaan-sama. And it will cause trouble for Misuzu-sama as well Misato-oneesama Please don’t go home yet, we still have something else to discuss

Misuzu says with a smile.

However, Grandfather’s decision is absolute. We have no power to help you Thank you. The sentiment is enough

Misato-san bows her head to Misuzu.

Then, speaking to the girls in the courtyard.

Everyone, I believe that this will be our last meeting. Arisu, and I. I’m very thankful for everyone’s kindness and friendship. Please stay healthy everyone

Misato-san said and bowed her head.

Arisu-san did the same.

i will not forget everyone. Therefore, please remember Misato-oneesama and me. Thank you, everyone,

She bows her head.

Let’s go, Arisu Yes, Onee-sama

Kurama sisters left the courtyard.

Misato-sama! Arisu-sama!

Anjou sisters try to follow their Masters, but.

Don’t follow us Indeed, this is goodbye for you as well

Kurama sisters tell the Anjou sisters, holding back their tears.

I’m sorry. The current Kurama house cannot pay for your retirement Therefore.

Kurama Misato-san looks at Misuzu.

Misuzu-sama, could the Kouzuki SS find a new master for these two? Well, you can leave them to me

Misuzu replies.

That’s! Misato-sama! We have been Ojou-sama’s servants since we were born!

Mitama-san and Kinuka-san shout.

But.

We’re no longer young ladies if our family collapses Goodbye, stay healthy

Kurama sisters subdue their emotions and head inside the mansion.

Their backs are trembling.

But, they’re not looking back at their bodyguards.

wait! Wait! You can’t.

They try to chase after them, but Edie stopped the sisters.

If you chase after them, it will become much harder for them.

Chapter 862. High Life Doubtful Origin

It’s their last request, Misuzu-sama, do look after those girls

Kaan-san told Misuzu.

I will never meddle with the matters with Kurama house. Well, this is trouble within Kouzuki-sama’s house It saves me the trouble when you say that

Misuzu thanked Kaan-san.

But, she’s not lowering her head.

It shows that the two are in the same status.

Kaan house will continue to watch the progress until Kouzuki Kakka officially proclaims that he dealt with Kurama house

It’s officially known that Kurama house is collapsing.

Then, Jii-chan and Kaan-san both refused to help them.

This should’ve been big news.

The young ladies in here should be making calls to their father or grandfather to tell them the news.

Kurama house and Kouzuki group should have transactions with them.

They need to suspend all deals with them right away.

No, they only have to cut off their relationship.

If Kurama house is collapsing, then they would want to take the remaining assets at a bargain and steal away the clients in business.

People move when there’s a huge business chance for them.

And they want to relay the news to their family as fast as possible.

However.

The young ladies in this courtyard belong in the family where the school allows them to have bodyguards, they have both the lineage and assets.

Therefore, they will never do anything impolite such as trying to call back to their home or send mail.

This is a party Kouzuki Misuzu hosts.

If they leak any information about the party, they will investigate who sent it, and the other girls will surely blame that shameless act.

They know that the Kouzuki mansion has cameras all around the place.

If they try to make a call, they can immediately stop her.

On top of that, Kaan-san talked about leaving Kurama house in Kouzuki house’s care.

That means.

Thank you. Kaan-sama has asserted her position, with that, Kurama house will no longer blindly reach out their hand for help

Misuzu said.

I would also like to warn everyone in here to not do anything before Grandfather makes his announcement

Nobody will make a move on Kurama house until Jii-chan makes his official announcement.

Not all of them are close to Kouzuki house, but.

Nobody would want to have both Kouzuki and Kaan house look at them poorly.

You too

Then, Misuzu smiled at Mizushima Karen-san.

Misuzhima holdings will be the same until Grandfather deals with it, okay? Ah, Thank you

The small grade-schooler, Mizushima Karen-san, replies in tears.

Do you mind, Kaan-sama? Why not? What about Takahama products?

Kaan-san asks Misuzu.

Takahama house doesn’t have many ties with Kouzuki house. I think that she’s closer to Kaan-sama’s house?

Misuzu passes the ball to Kaan-san.

Right. Then, you can do what you want with her everyone

She smiled.

However, don’t roast them too much. Takahama house still belongs to nobility, we mustn’t kill them off

Kaan-san smiled at Misuzu.

Basically the same with Kurama house and Mizushima house

In short.

Kurama and Mizushima house aren’t gonna have their life as nobility cut off completely.

That is for Grandfather to decide

Misuzu said. Then she pats Mizushima Karen-san’s cute cheeks.

But, you’ll be fine. I will protect you

Misuzu’s eyes show the fire of lust from inside her.

Right, Misuzu-sama has that hobby

Kaan-san tells Karen-san, who seems nervous.

She’s such a cute girl, be sure to give her lots of love I will

Misuzu smiles.

From that line, I think Kaan-san is also a lesbian?

But, I still couldn’t understand why you chose that

Kaan-san said and looked at me.

How do you do, I’m Kaan Momoko

She smiled at me.

L-Likewise. Kuromori Kou

I greeted her back.

Hmm. So Kozuki-kakka accepted you as Misuzu-sama’s fiance?

She stares at me.

Yes, he did

I replied.

Hey, Misuzu-sama. I would like to ask what part of him do you like?

Kaan-san cuts to the chase.

I’m happy whenever I’m with him

Misuzu replied immediately.

I feel safe whenever I’m by Danna-sama’s side Oh? That’s a surprising reply

Kaan-san said.

I thought that this man has captured Misuzu-sama with his manly charms

You mean?

I took Misuzu over through sexual addiction?

I mean, he’s not a born nobility, is he?

Kaan-san smiles.

As the young lady of Kaan house, I had my resolve to marry another nobility, but. Unfortunately, Kouzuki house has no son and heir, and so I had to pick my husband

Misuzu replied immediately.

And since Grandfather accepted Danna-sama, that’s how it is.

Jii-chan’s next in line is Misuzu’s father, but.

Jii-chan has no grandsons, only granddaughters.

Therefore, Kouzuki house had to adopt a son-in-law from another family, but.

But, I.

I can understand that but, I cannot see him having the talent to succeed such nobility as Kouzuki house

No, you’re right about that.

I mean, I just want to run a bakery.

Kouzuki house is a big clan. It rivals the Kaan house and Kanou-san in lineage. Thee noble among the nobility. A family who leads the nobility itself. And so, deciding the next head shouldn’t be a decision within Kouzuki house itself. That’s what I firmly believe in, but.

She smiled provocatively to Misuzu.

When I will marry someday, I will choose a partner that other nobility will accept

Oh right.

She accepted Misuzu’s invitation today and went to Kouzuki house for this.

But, Misuzu-sama chose someone who isn’t nobility, a person with doubtful origins, without us knowing. I’m surprised, astounded even

Misuzu doesn’t break her smile.

This is a fight between both young ladies of nobility.

And so, I came here today with the thought of seeing the face of the man Misuzu-sama chose

I knew it.

Oh, by the way. The part where Kouzuki house would like to gather up and train our bodyguards, please do so freely. I don’t think it will do us bad. Well, the Kaan house’s bodyguards are perfect, so I will not join. But for everyone else, you’re free to ask for Kouzuki-sama’s cooperation

She told the girls in the courtyard, smiling.

It is as expected of Kouzuki house to think for the whole nobility. We will leave that bothersome case to them. Kaan house has more things to consider

She speaks sarcastically.

She arrived this late, after the discussion with the bodyguards.

It’s to show that the Kaan house has no interest.

Thank you. But, I believe that it will benefit Kaan-sama if you participate as well

Misuzu responded with a smile.

Oh, why? My Sebastianus can deal with Kyouko Messer

Kaan-san points at her tall bodyguard dressed in male clothing.

The bodyguard bows her head.

See? She’s beautiful, isn’t she? She looks like Hijiri Sebastian, right? That’s why I call her Sebastianus

Kaan-san said.

Adding anus to her name sounds great, right?

Err.

I don’t get what Kaan-san’s hobbies are.

Right, Sebastianus, you can win against Misuzu-sama’s bodyguard, Kouzuki SS, or Kyouko Messer, right?

The bodyguard asked by her Master.

If Momoko-ojousama orders, then I will

She speaks in a low tone.

She glared at Michi and Edie.

Shou-neechan and everyone ignore that.

If she’s that confident, I think that she knows Qi at least.

Even so, I don’t think she will win against Kyouko-san.

Yamada Umeko will bring victory to Ojou-sama, even if it costs my life

Yamada Umeko.

Yamada Umeko is showing off with a pose to Kaan-san.

Sebastianus, that’s your real name Excuse me

O-Oh.

She’s so muscular and strong-looking, but her name is Yamada Umeko.

I mean, is she strong?

Now then, let’s return to the topic

Kaan-san looks at me again after getting excited.

This man.Oh, I already forgot your name

She speaks sarcastically.

Well, I don’t care. You’re not nobility anyway

Looks like her plan is to look down on me

I was watching the video from a separate room on the situation in the courtyard for today, but.

Kaan Momoko looked at the young ladies in the courtyard and said.

Kouzuki Kakka was talking to him, was he?

Oh.

Jii-chan came here to show himself talking to me on purpose.

I didn’t intend to eavesdrop in the conversation, but since Kouzuki Kakka was talking, I couldn’t help but do it. Forgive me

Jii-chan and my conversation.

But, it disappointed me, or should I say that it surprised me?

Kaan-san continues her trap.

After all, Kouzuki Kakka is directly teaching the man who will become Misuzu-sama’s husband, I surely thought that the conversation would be in management philosophy or the latest economics debate.

Philosophy? Debate?

But, Kouzuki-sama is giving him such a low-level story, it made me laugh. It made me wonder if he’s not embarrassed to have that conversation while everyone’s watching

That was low level?

No, I think that Kouzuki Kakka has more wonderful topics to choose from. I watched Kakka’s lessons with his students. Those were terrific topics, covering the latest theories, modern financial system and such

Well, Jii-chan’s teaching them about the enterprise.

They’ll get to that.

Jii-chan’s students will become supporters of the Kouzki group. They’re the children of Kouzuki group leaders, after all.

But I.

Then, is that how it is? Kouzuki Kakka teaching you some low-level stuff, does that mean that your level is too low?

Kaan-san asks me.

Kaan-sama, you’re going too far.

Misuzu tries to stop Kaan-san, but.

No, it’s okay. Misuzu

I stopped Misuzu.

Danna-sama

If we get angry, we lose.

Kaan-san wants us to get angry.

And she wants to laugh at us when our emotions rise up.

Sure, Jii-chan is matching with my level. My, to think that someone as honorable as Kouzuki Kakka gets dragged to that level But, I don’t think of it as low level

I stopped Kaan-san from speaking.

Oh, for commoners like you, everything is high-level

Kaan-san tries to stir me up.

However.

That’s because I’m starting up a business just now

I said.

Making pastries in school and selling them in the cafeteria is a proper business.

Jii-chan gives me the necessary advice for my current business. And that’s not low-level for me

Kaan-san smiles.

Oh? If it’s business, then I do have some too. I do stocks, and I started three companies already

Oh, she’s proud that she’s teaching Torii-san about stocks.

And I’m 17. What’s your age? 16

I replied.

See? It’s just one year difference. One year ago, I was already starting up my business, and I already read various business and finance books before. If we’re talking about your level, I already graduated elementary

Kaan-san speaks triumphantly.

Therefore, I don’t know what kind of business you do, but you can’t refute me if you want to talk about business. You need to at least have the same knowledge as me

Oh.

I see. She’s dissatisfied that someone with a doubtful origin is getting inside Kouzuki house.

Naturally, the Kaan house can’t interfere with Jii-chan’s decision.

They’re from a different clan after all.

And so, she’s trying to make me look like a fool.

Making the young ladies think, Is Misuzu-sama okay with that person?

She’s creating an atmosphere to make sure I go away.

Kaan-san, you’re still in high school, right?

I asked.

You! How dare you not call Ojou-sama without respect

Yamada Umeko-san tells me.

I don’t mind, Sebastianus. It’s wrong to expect etiquette from someone low-leveled

Kaan Momoko-san replied.

I think you already know that I’m still in high school. If I wasn’t, then I shouldn’t have been invited to Misuzu-sama’s party

The students in Misuzu’s super-high-class-lady school are attending this party.

Elementary, middle, and high school.

Misuzu’s school has no college, and the young ladies who attend universities have professional males ad their bodyguards. So nobody higher than high school attends this party.

And you manage three companies while in high school?

I asked. Kaan-san.

What about it? A manager only needs to give instructions. I see no problem. If I get an idea, I give directions. I get reports, and give approval Well, I don’t know what Kaan-san’s companies are but, who is the one selling and arranging plans? Obviously the employees

Kaan-san replies with a dumbfounded look.

Do you not know that? Well, Kaan-san, have you ever met the suppliers or the customers directly? I couldn’t possibly have done that. Oh, but I do meet the president of the major company clients. Also, I have traveled together with my Father to meet people from the Main Bank

Hmm?

Wait a second. That means that Kaan-san only gives instructions from above? That’s right. After all, I’m the manager Oh, I see I see what? I’m managing a company’s internet mail order, but I have no need to know what my customers’ order or their delivery duties

Kaan-san said.

Huh? So when you started your company, you never took an order and delivered one yourself? As I said earlier, why do I have to?

Kaan-san shouted.

That’s what employers are for!

yeah.

Besides, my company has a storehouse in the countryside. The land is cheaper compared to the city. Therefore, the person who took the order will contact the person in the storehouse; and the storehouse delivers it. I have school so I can’t go to the storehouse in the countryside!

Kaan-san speaks as if she’s spitting out.

She got dragged to Darling’s pace

Edie smiles from my back.

In short, Kaan-san’s business is where you look down on your people and give them instructions, right? I don’t understand what you mean? That’s what management means!

I.

No, for me, I experience all of it Experience? Yes. I start from ordering materials, manufacturing the products, to selling, and I also clean up the workshop

I replied.

what kind of business is that?

Kaan-san looks like she doesn’t understand.

My business is a bakery Bakery? Yes. I buy yeast and flour myself, make the dough, bake it.recently, I have others help me sell the products, but I did sell them myself at first

I speak honestly.

Why? Is that your hobby?

Kaan-san asks.

No, I’m just serious about my business. I intend to develop it to become larger in the future Then why don’t you leave it to others! Both baking and selling. You can concentrate on finding out which products sell and not and instruct them which ones to make and sell, can’t you?

Kaan-san talks on in one breath.

No matter how you think about it, there are people better than you at baking bread. You can hire professionals. You don’t have to go crazy at doing everything in your business

Then.

Experiencing the whole process is useful in the future Who?

Kaan-san turned to the voice that speaks suddenly.

In there is.

I don’t intend to name myself. I came here under Kouzuki-sama’s orders

Minaho-neesan?

Kouzuki Kakka’s?

Kaan-san is surprised.

Yes. He ordered me to punish the impudent troublesome lady who’s making a ruckus in the courtyard

Minaho-neesan smiles.

She’s showing a smile much more malicious than Kaan-san.

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Punish me? You?

Kaan-san smiles wryly.

Yes. That’s his orders

Minaho-neesan’s cold smile never breaks.

I have been listening from your conversation from the side, but, Kaan-sama is currently in high school, and you’re managing three companies already That’s right. And all of the companies are in surplus, growing

Kaan-san said proudly.

Well, that’s something so pitiful Pitiful?

Minaho-neesan said. Kaan-san got hooked.

I’m not pitiful. I’m doing well in studies while I manage the company, and I’m also in the student council. I don’t have club activities, but I enjoy trading on the other hand. I’m still okay despite all that. As you can see, I’m still lively

Kaan-san said with a smile.

Well, you’re so busy, and yet, can you really manage three companies with that? Didn’t I say it earlier? Manager’s job is only to make decisions, and so I receive mail reports every day and send instructions via mail. If I come up with a new idea, then I’ll send another mail. I only need to meet the people in the company a few times, and all the other direct business are dealt with my talented staff Minaho-neesan laughs. And that is why I also said that it’s pitiful

Huh.

I feel sorry for Kaan-sama’s employees what do you mean by that?

Kaan-san is offended.

It is as I say. They had to accomplish all tasks to satisfy the moody and selfish high school girl. Furthermore, they cannot fail as it will embarrass the young lady of the Kaan house. They also had to make earnings from your absurd proposals Hey, you’re impolite!

The party turns quiet.

They suddenly look, wondering who’s that woman picking a fight with the young lady of Kaan house.

Who do you think I am? I’m not playing around with business! My father and grandfather both raised me with knowledge, I know more than you when it comes to managing a business!

It looks like the daughter of Kaan house is proud that her family earns from banks and heavy and chemical industries.

I wonder if that’s true?

Minaho-neesan said.

A few years ago, a certain chairman of a great company, caused a big problem because he used billions on a casino in Macau, do you know that? Oh, there was that scandal. If I recall, he’s a family member of the founder of a large manufacturing company

Kaan-san knows the incident.

He’s indeed the stupid son of the founder of the enterprise, the president kicked him out, then he got addicted to gambling that he ended in disgrace. If I recall, He repaid for the loss by selling his shares, but in the end, he got imprisoned for aggravated breach of trust

Kaan-san explained.

What I noticed in that scandal is that the stupid son stayed in that casino in Macau for months and gambled all the time

Minaho-neesan said.

To think that the president of such a huge company.No, it should’ve been several months before the scandal came to light when the chairman inaugurated in office. I wonder what was he doing in management Why would I know?

Kaan-san refutes.

Perhaps it’s similar to what Kaan-sama’s doing. A fool who sullies their family’s prestige, receiving emails from the company, and sending mails of instructions. All while merrily gambling in Macau. And then, thinking that sending and receiving mails is all there is to it in managing companies

Minaho-neesan said.

Are you telling me that I’m doing the same thing as that person?

Kaan-san glared at Minaho-neesan.

I will not say that, but there’s not much difference. If you can’t perform business affairs, then the subordinates are the ones desperately dealing with it

The subordinates deal with it?

The majority of what you do in business is a trifle. Boring. Not a big deal. You don’t seem to understand why they still do that despite its lack of significance

Minaho-neesan said.

When making a deal with another company, there are multiple processes from creating the contract to signing it. It’s nothing but troublesome tasks. The person in charge did well in negotiations, but he still has to meet his superior and explain the details. Waiting for a few days before getting the approval That’s just a foolish tradition. A bad tradition in Japan’s business world, and something our generation will surpass

Kaan-san said.

It makes me wonder how can a young lady who never had personal experience in doing any bothersome work can say that

Minaho-neesan smiles wryly.

I mean, it’s trivial and a waste of time. Business is better if done quickly! The decision of the heads has to reach the other end right away

Kaan-san declares.

Nowadays, we can use mail to send instructions from the top to every end and nooks. Most people don’t understand how many business chances are lost because they do all the trivial tasks without the top knowing!

Yeah, if you use mail, then.

You can deliver the instructions of the manager to all company employees right away.

Those working on-site can contact the manager directly.

However.

Kaan-sama, did you know that your way of thinking is called a business that exploits it’s employees, to grow themselves in a decade

Minaho-neesan said.

What are you trying to say? It’s simple. The manager does whatever he wants and just send instructions by mail if he comes up with an idea I only need to give instructions to those working on-site to report if they notice anything that can improve business! Actually, they send in improvement ideas every day! That’s their duty after all. But, they would never send any improvement ideas that will oppose the manager directly. Or rather, does that report come in every day? One of my subordinates gather up the ideas employees present and then send it to me

Kaan-san replies.

That means, they omit anything that shouldn’t attract Kaan-sama’s attention That’s not true? I think you should think about it

Minaho-neesan smiles.

Also, Kaan-sama does manage an e-commerce company, but what ratio are you using for regular and contractual employees? Huh? I don’t think that it’s all regular employees who are in charge of accepting orders from customers, or sending the items to them

Minaho-neesan’s cold gaze pierces Kaan-san.

Well, they should use them. I don’t know how many but I know about contracting temporary employees. i can find that out quickly with a single mail

It looks like she’s not interested in the details.

Then, you mentioned earlier about business improvement ideas, but, have you seen ideas from contractual employees? ?

Kaan-san’s speechless.

Perhaps the man working at the storehouse, sending the orders are 90% contractual workers. If you’re practically not listening to their duties, then could you really improve work conditions? that’s.the regular employees on-site should’ve reported their opinions. And has Kaan-sama seen such reports?

Minaho-neesan asks.

That’s.

Kaan-san falters.

This problem originates when the manager is under the impression that they understand the company from top to bottom. It’s not the case. Most managers don’t know anything about the real condition on-site of the employees working for them

Managers don’t know what’s going on-site?

For example, if it’s online shopping, there’s revenue as soon as the product reaches the customer, and so the most necessary part is the logistics in the warehouse and their delivery. Making sure that they don’t make a mistake in the order received, and the product reaches the customer without damage. It’s the core of the business. Everything else is linked to the goods Minaho-neesan said. If that’s the case, is it correct to use resources to improve the skills of the workers in the logistics warehouse? I thought, but in reality, warehouses are dirty, and people who work there have low pay, and it’s absurd to see that the money isn’t used practically and is instead used on creating a useless office building. Do you know why?

Kaan-san;

You’re saying that managers are indifferent with bears actual profits? That’s what I think

Kaan-san ponders.

But, the work at the warehouse is only to pick up the item ordered, box it, and deliver it, right? That’s a job that needs no skill However, people with such exist. No matter how much we computerize everything, the last job will always be something humans have to do. Therefore, you need to hire humans However, controlling labor costs is crucial in business!

Minaho-neesan.

That’s a line someone who knows the labor employees do and know the real state of their workplace will never say you can say that, but still. You reduce the labor costs but increase the service for the customers. A company has to continue gathering more new customers using a strong appeal. Thinking, if one comes up with an idea, carry it out right away. Then employees work more as the manager tells them. Not even billing them overtime pay. If you’re going to complain, then stop. We have more people who want to work here. If you’re so inclined, we can call for foreigner employees Oh, that’s the logic of businesses that exploit their employees. I don’t manage that horribly Well, we’ll never know that because Kaan-sama never asks the other end of the chain

Minaho-neesan speaks clearly.

Or should I say that you’ll never understand unless you try to work with the employees for at least a day together with the employees? No, you’ll never understand it unless you take a day with them. But, if you find out how much their wage is after working in a day, you’ll be able to understand various things. How much do they receive in a month? How can they live their lives with that amount of money But, I’m the daughter of Kaan house. Putting me in together with those people is. You mentioned, Those people, didn’t you?

Minaho-neesan’s eyes glitter.

It’s Kaan-sama’s company, it’s the one you’re managing! Can you really look down on them and just call them those people? i.

Kaan-san looks confused.

Anyone with capital can start up a business in modern Japan. For example, if I want to start up a hotel right now, I can ask a hotel business consultant. I can look for a place to construct the hotel, wonder what kind of building it will become, present plans on what I desire, and the specialists will create a blueprint for it. Once the hotel is constructed, I can gather employees, train them, and give them manuals and instructions to run a hotel. A few years after opening a business, I can hire a manager who can administer everything on track Some people will do that from top to toe as long as there’s money. Therefore, I can go with my selfish complains about I want the hotel to be like this, or I want to change that, or I hate this, I want something else, As long as I have the funds that is

Minaho-neesan said.

It applies the same to restaurants. If I have funds, then I can leave everything to the consultant and just tell him, I want this, I want that. Especially when gathering chefs. It’s the same, even if I want a bigger diner chain. If I have some concept I thought about, then I can have people work to make it real. I can recruit partime workers and have them do all the advertising Do they exist? You know. Recently, most corporations try out other business types, right? The most common case is starting up a shop or a restaurant, but if you ask why they start without knowing a lot in that business, it’s because consultant companies specialized for that exist

I see.

And, currently, with Kaan-sama’s company, aren’t you the same with people who use consultants? My business?

Kaan-san gasps.

After all, Kaan-sama’s subordinates is the one doing everything to make sure that Kaan-sama’s company is doing well. They need superior personnel to not let Kaan-sama embarrass herself. Promising them better treatment from the main office someday

They have to make achievements, so the company of the young lady of the Kaan house doesn’t collapse.

Therefore, they send competent personnel.

Well, in practice, I think that Kaan-sama’s management decisions and ideas lead the company to better, most of the time, but, I also believe that the company will progress without a problem, even without Kaan-sama

Minaho-neesan chuckled.

A school girl attending lessons and having student council activities shouldn’t be able to manage a company at her spare time ! It’s common for managers to have no free time during weekdays. Most businesses operate from 9am to 5pm after all

Deals, where it will never move forward unless the president meets up, are inevitable.

The president is a high school student. It would be rude of the employees to ask her to come during weekends or evenings during overwork hours.

Even if she has the power of Kaan house.

Kaan-sama, what you’re doing isn’t managing a company, it’s just a management-like play

Minaho-neesan speaks clearly.

Naturally, I think that this management-like play will be a good experience for Kaan-sama in the future. Even if it’s a small quantity, it was an opportunity to make contact with society. But in the end, if you don’t understand that it was not actual business management but a make-believe play, then you will trip yourself Kaan-san. How dare you go that far with your bold statements If it angers you, then I apologize

Minaho-neesan says without showing guilt.

There’s no need to apologize. I agree with you. I might’ve been too optimistic

Kaan-san sighs.

I mean, I’m sad that someone outside my family made it clear with me O-Onee-sama!

Torii-san pats Kaan-san’s back.

Thanks, Mariko

However, there’s still light of strong will in Kaan-san’s eyes.

She glared at Minaho-neesan.

But still, I haven’t heard you talk about Kuromori-sama!

Me?

I understood my problem. I will show that I can correct myself. Putting that aside, Kuromori-sama’s doing everything by himself in his business, what is your say about that?

Yeah, Kaan-san, who sends instructions via mail, letting her subordinates do everything.

She wants to compare it to me, who does everything myself.

Indeed.

Minaho-neesan looked at me.

What do you think now that you’ve tried everything out yourself first?

My bakery.

Katsuko-nee’s helping me out, but.

At first, I was alone.

It’s just Megu and me selling the products.

Then, Nei and others came in to help.

Katsuko-nee is now also in the shop.

Kana-senpai and Ai are helping me out.

Agnes, Mana, and Ruriko are making the cheaper pastries.

I understood that I could do it alone

I replied.

I don’t need to shoulder everything alone, ask for help

I look at Kaan-san.

It made me consider that I should ask people with technical skills to do work for me, just like Kaan-san

I mean.

My bakery has changed.

When I opened it up during September, it was called Yoshida’s bakery, or the bakery of the first-year guy who’s engaged.

When Katsuko-nee showed up, then it became Katsuko-san’s bakery.

Now, it’s Katsuko-san and Ai-chan’s bakery.

Ai-chan corner, is a spot where the pastry Ai makes are placed, and it’s a competition there every time.

I heard that the 190 yen bread is getting sold like they’re in the black market, and it raises the price to 3200 yen.

If it means that you get to eat the pastry handmade by the cutest girl among the first-years.

Furthermore, Ai’s slow, so her products are limited every day.

Although Ai is getting better.

I think that she has a talent for this.

She thinks slowly and deliberately, and so it takes a lot of time.

I understood that the idea of I am myself, and I have to do this myself were wrong

Yes, it doesn’t matter if it’s not recognized as my bakery.

It can stay as Katsuko-san and Ai-chan’s bakery.

What’s important is that we continuously produce delicious products and we make profits.

So, you think that you can develop what you have to a bigger business? Well, of course,

I’m training for the bakery.

Then, you’ll need to hire people if you want to expand your business someday. Your body alone cannot possibly push out all the work

I will need to hire people to make the dough, bake, and sell the pastry.

If Katsuko-nee opens up a second shop, then I’ll have twice the personnel.

No, we’ll need someone as our shop manager, replacing Katsuko-nee and me.

That’s true To be frank, if you found someone better than you in baking, then you should leave the work to him I get that

And that applies to vendors too.

Katsuko-nee and Nei, the beauties sell more compared to me.

Or should I say that it’s better if I don’t show up instead?

Even in our products, Ai makes less, but hers sell better than mine.

It’s possible that you still do bakery business, but you’re no longer the person in manufacturing and sales. Naturally, if you expand your business, there’s more work, but you don’t need to do it all

Yeah, delivering the materials on each store, for example.

If we reached a large scale, then I don’t have to make any sales.

If we have a cafeteria and restaurants as our market, then there’s no need for me to deliver it.

Right. I thought that it might happen

These jobs don’t need it to be me specifically.

I don’t need to do everything that I can.

If that’s the case, then wouldn’t everything that you’ve learned about the bakery become useless?

Minaho-neesan asks.

I don’t think so. I believe that it’s all necessary experience. At least, I won’t be ignorant of what they do in the bakery

I replied.

Be it the wheat flour or yeast, I have the knowledge on who to get in touch, the amount to procure, and when the materials will deliver. That also applies in the procedure of making pastries. I know the labor cost of each item and the time it takes to make it. I also know what the reaction will be when they sell it. I have learned a lot I look at Kaan-san. It’s something you’ll never know from emails what?

Kaan-san looks at me blankly.

No, the view you see from the mail was a compilation of all the views on-site sent to you, right? Along with all the data

I start talking.

My bakery also has data recorded. Which ones did sell and which ones weren’t that popular

Katsuko-nee takes notes of which sold out the fastest.

We listen to our customers. Which do they like, what their thoughts with the new products and such

It’s not just Megu and I talking to friends; Katsuko-nee now speaks to the students with a bright atmosphere around her.

Kana-senpai is famous, it’s easy for her to grab people to answer a survey.

But those impressions are slightly off from reality, well, you know, people’s thoughts and speech are somewhat off from each other Off?

Kaan-san looks at me.

For example, those who replied, I like the new one, and in reality, the sales of the product isn’t that great. And someone can say that it’s not great, but it gets sold out fast, but it’s slightly slower than other famous products

I said.

Our bakery has cameras all over so I can see the hands of the customers while they pick which they would buy. Then, I see the customer thinking of which one to choose. They’re hesitating, and so they try out the product everyone says they like. And that spreads out. But, most of them come back to what they prefer. Seeing that made me understand what’s the problem Err. People’s thoughts have those moments where it just bursts with Huh? I’m taking lessons from Kudou arts so I can sense it recently, no, well, I’m still in 6th kyu, but when the person in front of me had their thought burst out, I can sense what they’re feeling

Oh.

I think that intuition is necessary. That makes it hard to understand if it’s just a compilation mail from a subordinate. You need to feel the customer, or should I say the person in front of you

That’s right.

Therefore, I believe that going on-site is essential. You need to feel the customers directly. Their thoughts and speech are slightly misaligned after all

Then.

i think the same way!

Kuromiya-san suddenly stood up and shouted.

I’m fond of martial arts, and so I believe that it’s necessary to be in front of the person!

No, look.

The scales have fallen off my eyes from that conversation, my heart is clear!

That’s not what I’m trying to say, but.

Now, do you understand why Grandfather was having that conversation with Danna-sama?

Misuzu speaks to Kaan-san.

Danna-sama is developing his management intuition

intuition?

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What do you mean by intuition?

Kaan-san asks in return.

It’s ‘inspiration. It’s much more precious than any economics theory or business knowledge

Misuzu replies.

What can develop the company for the better? What can do worse? Do you back off from the deal because it’s dangerous, or would you go sink or swim? In the end, it all depends on the manager’s inspiration

Minaho-neesan tells Kaan-san.

Then, that intuition is something you’ll acquire if you aren’t on-site to face people during the transactions. You can’t sharpen your own perception if you can’t sense what makes people’s thoughts burst. Even if you have superior management sense, if you’re far from the scene, then your intuition will dull. That’s crucial in business world Oh, I get that

I.

I bake pastries every day and sell them, and the customers’ reactions convey directly

Kaan-san looks at me.

Like, which products do the customers prefer and which ones they don’t like. Also, if there’s a product not loved, but a little bit of improvement will make it popular, and I can sense the minor details like that

Also.

When I started up my bakery, I had a bit of misunderstanding Misunderstanding?

Kaan-san repeats.

Yes. A misunderstanding. I purchase bread for my consumption, too, don’t I? So I thought that I knew what the customers want. Thinking that I’m also a customer So you looked from the perspective of the customer?

Kaan-san asks me.

No, it’s nothing that bothersome. Anyway, I just thought that I know it all. Even though I don’t know anything

I’m desperately trying to speak out my thoughts.

In reality, after I opened up my shop, everything I thought and expected was different

I’m just a first-year high-school student.

Therefore, I thought that if I make this, I’m sure everyone will like it. I made such plans.

But.

Those I expected to sell well weren’t that popular a tall. I was wrong. My expectations were different from reality Reality? That’s right. Different from what the customers really want. When I found that out, I adapted to reality and made products that will sell

I said. Kaan-san.

I wonder? Shouldn’t you persist with your preference instead? Sell what you think is delicious. Sooner or later, the buyers will understand your taste. It would be too late by then. My shop will close down. It can’t sustain as a business

I said.

Customers aren’t people you raise by yourself. Right now, the customers living in this moment are the people who buy my products. If I don’t keep them company, I won’t make money

I need to offer the students in school what they want to eat.

Well, in pastry, there are cases where the bread with slightly more yeast, or products that should taste better, but; But you shouldn’t think what I want to make and sell, but what the customers want to buy

I said. Kaan-san.

That differs from my thoughts. For me, the business needs to be my ideal. The idea of I want to make this, or I want to sell this is much more necessary. I want to spread out my sense and what I see as beautiful. Call it my ideal. I want the world to accept what I see as attractive if they look closely. That is why I want to start a business like that Oh, I see.

She.

I can understand your view, but.

Her business has nothing but herself.

Kaan-san’s business will never support your family Family?

Kaan-san’s surprised.

You need to earn daily for your family. If not, they can’t eat. They won’t have clothes. Going to school also needs money, and you have to give them pocket money, don’t you? What are you talking about?

Kaan-san’s eyes opened wide.

I knew it, she doesn’t think about that.

She thinks that managing a company is nothing but a game.

Danna-sama is talking about all the employees working for the company

Misuzu said.

Ideals are precious, but the employees have their life. They have a family. Managers mustn’t forget about the workers I know that. I too.

Kaan-san mumbles.

If that’s the case, you do understand that constant profits take priority over the manager’s ideals, right?

Misuzu said.

i do. That view, yes But, recently, most companies stray off because their manager wants to pursue their ideals

Minaho-neesan smiles.

We should’ve offered this service, or I’m sure that if you do this, the customers will be pleased, we will earn profits! And pushing their own ideals, messing up the whole place. Giving orders to do only that kind of work and not confirm if it works or not, bankrupting the company in the process. Forcing such action when there are not enough employees because they don’t know the ropes in business. Forcing everything to the employees Managers who never faced their customers.

If such people force their ideals, of course, it will collapse.

Oh, so that’s what creates a business that exploits its employees.

Most idiotic managers like that turn over to politicians, right? It’s the same. They dream of their ideals, give orders from above, and change things to their liking. They hardly have an interest in what the ordinary people wish for

Minaho-neesan said. Kaan-san gasps.

Be careful that your company doesn’t become like that

Minaho-neesan smiles.

thank you for the advice

Kaan-san replies discontentedly.

Anyway, I understand now why Kouzuki Kakka was guiding Kuromori-sama gently

Jii-chan’s guiding me?

That’s not the case

Suddenly, a voice comes from the speakers.

This voice.It’s Jii-chan.

That was a fascinating conversation. I thought that it would be impolite of me to Kaan house and their young lady if I don’t talk now

The girls in the courtyard got nervous.

It implies that the head of Kouzuki house is watching the whole situation.

I sent over Minaho-kun as a cushion to give you a test

Minaho-neesan’s appearance was a test?

I wanted to see what kind of attitude you will have with Minaho-kun

Kaan-san looks at Minaho-neesan, startled.

Would you listen to a woman who suddenly appears and says that she’s there because I told her to? Would you listen to what she has to say? Or would you ignore her and refuse to listen to her?

Jii-chan said.

For me, I think that one should listen to what others have to say earnestly, regardless of their status. Naturally, liars exist. People who will try to deceive you. However, as members of the nobility, you must stay gentlemanly and ladylike. Maintaining your refined attitude is a must, isn’t it? i’m very sorry

Kaan-san apologized.

Right, Kaan-san listened to Minaho-neesan, but her attitude isn’t nice.

Kanou-san was at least listening properly.

You didn’t see the merit of Minaho-kun’s talk, do you? You didn’t sense that it would be a beneficial lesson in your management and in your life, did you?\ that’s not true. It’s just that.her views are different than mine, so I found out that they exist too You should value the opinions of others!

Jii-chan said.

That’s the greater problem in current Japan. They’re intolerant of people who have a different opinion than them

People who have a different opinion than them

Japanese people nowadays look down on people who think differently than themselves. It’s wrong to believe that people who have a different view than yourself are inferior, that they must think the same way as themselves

Oh. I see.

I think A, that guy thinks B. He must be an idiot for not understanding something so easy, so many people think that way now.

People see differently from their position. If we’re to use your conversation, managers and the end-employees have a different place. They have different worries. They have different things to do, and various thoughts

Jii-chan speaks.

There is the pressure where you have to pay all of your employees their salary. There are shareholders for companies. If it’s a long-standing company, then I cannot break it. Companies have retired people who worked for them for years. If I destroy that company, it won’t affect just the employees and shareholders. It will also disrupt the elderly who worked for that company long ago. Naturally, it will cause trouble with transactions. If my company were to create chain bankruptcy, then multiple lives will collapse I have never thought of that before

Kaan-san said.

Of course you don’t. If you’re playing with three companies, then your family will deal with it if you reached your limits

Kaan-san’s family has a large industrial enterprise, Memoru Group.

However, that won’t work with most companies in this society. Hiring a person means that you have to defend that person and their family’s livelihood. Naturally, it applies to your own family as well. If it’s just a small trade where you manage it by yourself, you can do whatever you please. However, if you involve another person, then you have responsibilities. You mustn’t forget that yes! Kakka!

Kaan-san replies.

Hmm, now that I’m the one talking, you listen enthusiastically i’m sorry Oh well. Let’s return to the topic

Jii-chan paused.

Managers do have responsibilities and worries. That also applies to administrative posts. Executives, officer, section manager, section chief, subsection head, the officer in charge, each position has its own worries. They’re not wasting their time playing around. Work isn’t all fun and games, it has hardships as well. Frustrations. Irritations. Even I experience that every day Jii-chan, the head of Kouzuki house, can’t do anything as he sees fit. Nevertheless, the Japanese people today have been in a different position, and so they see from a different perspective. Their worries are different. Their thoughts are different. For me, I think that one has to discern that different from others and accept it

Jii-chan?

Superiors are under the impression that subordinates who don’t understand them are idiots. Why can’t they follow simple instructions? And then think that the subordinates who can’t do their orders properly are lacking in skill. The young ones today are useless, and such

yeah.

But, the subordinates think, Why do I have to do something so trivial? I could do this better, it’s the impression where those who think differently are idiots. Thinking that person doesn’t understand it at all

Oh. I get that.

However, if the superior and subordinate are together, they will look down on someone else. The higher-ups don’t understand, business partners are worthless, The other department only has stupid people, the newcomers this year are all useless, our company president is helpless and such

The superior and subordinate mutually look down on each other, and yet.

But when they’re together, they look down on someone else.

They think that they are correct. That they’re the clever ones. Therefore, they see people who think differently than them as idiots

Jii-chan’s voice gently echoes.

And people like that are increasing. I’m the one who knows. I’m the right one. Therefore, people who think differently than me are idiots I think it is as you say

Kaan-san mutters.

I give advice on my subordinates in the company, and yet, they don’t pay attention, thinking She doesn’t understand, I’m the right one here The directors in your company are yes-men who just accept everything you tell them, don’t they?

Jii-chan asks. Kaan-san.

that’s. They do exist. This young lady of Kaan house is looking down on us. It’s much better if I just went Yes-man if she won’t accept whatever we say. Kaan house won’t have to glare at me. Let’s just think that this young lady is the start of my success, and such. Naturally, they hardly care about you or your company

Boot lickers only think about how they can succeed in life.

And yes-man like them act recklessly as the manager. Earlier, you all were talking about the company president using the profits for gambling.

Oh, the guy who used a 100 million yen in a casino in Macau.

If he didn’t have a yes-man subordinate, then it wouldn’t have happened. If it’s a proper business, someone will notice it and will not let that happen. Illegal use of money shouldn’t go unnoticed. Furthermore, the related party in the company should be aware that it’s illegal to use that money that way. Yes-man will only say, It’s okay. We can just adjust the story to fit with the situation and so the founder and relatives Right.

Without cooperative workers, or people who push from behind.

One can’t selfishly use the money of group business.

I might’ve been leading myself to failure

Kaan-san said.

She happens to know the yes-man in her company.

It’s the age where people see each other as idiots. Where Everyone other than me is an idiot, And usually, they shout their dissatisfaction that they are right to people with a higher standing than them. They think of that inside their mind, but they can’t complain except to his group. But in big companies, there’s hardly anyone hiding their dissatisfaction. Worse, the yes-man boosts their ego, and so they see that everyone in the world is inferior to himself. All the customers, clients, and employees are idiots. Recently, such managers are increasing Jii-chan said. Let me give you a fun example. After the war, there’s only one prime minister that graduated from the University of Tokyo Oh, that one

Misuzu noticed it right away.

I don’t know about it, though.

The prime minister is.I feel sorry to say, but it’s better if they should graduate from the third-ranked university. They’re people with high academic achievement, so they should listen to people. Be it explaining to bureaucrats, or listening to various people’s opinions, then they make a decision. They know that they’re not that smart. However, when politicians have high academic achievement, they think; I don’t have to listen to your opinion, I already know, and despite not being a specialist, they make their own decision for themselves, move, and misguide the whole country If one thinks they’re smart, they don’t listen to other people’s opinions. Government officials have plenty of knowledge and experience in their field. Therefore, they shouldn’t become yes-man, but instead, they should use their skill and expertise. If the specialist has a different opinion, then put it to use. Listening to diverse views will never go to waste

Jii-chan said.

It is painfully true

Kaan-san replies.

I know that I’m a man who can’t do anything. I’m not smart, and I don’t have the sense kouzuki Kakka! No, that’s the truth. I do not have that management intuition that a young man had acquired. I’m born heir of the Kouzuki house, and so I never started a business where I stood in front of my customers

Jii-chan.

What do the ordinary customers want? What products do I create? I don’t know those. I also know well that I live very far apart from the ordinary citizens

He’s the head of Kouzuki house, a family that has the lineage and assets.

I only experienced the life of ordinary people was when I was in Kyoto university for four years. Furthermore, in those four years, I understood that I am different, that I do not have the same sense as the ordinary people

I hear Jii-chan’s sigh from the speakers.

Therefore, I always employ someone who is smarter than myself and is rich in a management sense. Currently, that is Shiba-kun

Shiba-san, the one who replaced Jii-chan as the manager of the Kouzuki group.

He’s someone with a better skill than myself. Knowing that I hired him. I respect his opinions, and he also wants my respect. All I could do is to be watchful to that he doesn’t split the Kouzuki group and become self-supporting. That is why I satisfy his desires when it comes to treatment and salary

Shiba-san’s careful with Jii-chan. Jii-chan’s careful with Shiba-san as well.

And other top management are like that. They all are people who are much smarter and skilled than me. Without those people, I couldn’t protect Kouzuki group And that’s what’s splendid about Kouzuki-sama

Minaho-neesan tells me.

Most managers don’t hire people that are much more capable than themselves Huh? Why?

I asked.

If you hire someone much more skilled than yourself, they might take away that company from you, right? That you might not be able to reject anything that person wants to do No, but that’s such a dull reason? That’s right. They hire people with lower skill because of such a dull reason, making a mountain of the reason why the business isn’t growing

Right.

The reason for why I like this young man.

Jii-chan suddenly speaks.

Boy, do you think that you’re smart?

me?

No. I’m dumb. Quite dumb

It’s embarrassing, but I replied honestly.

He knows that he’s not smart. He knows that there are many people much brighter than him

Well, everyone around me is all smart.

Edie’s even a child prodigy.

So, if you can’t find out what to do alone, what do you do? I consult everyone Do you not consider dealing with it alone? I mean, everyone’s much smarter than me, so it’s better if I listen to their opinion However, if their opinion differs, what do you do?

Oh, for example, Misuzu and Nei not agreeing with each other.

I think about it

I replied.

First, I take my time to think. I ask other people’s opinions. If it splits, then I will have them explain their reason, and listen to which is better So you’re going to listen to them all? Yeah. Fortunately, I have a lot of people to talk to

Minaho-neesan, Margo-san, Katsuko-nee, Nagisa, also.

Then, I give my final answer, commit to it and take responsibility You will? Despite it being an opinion you took from someone else? It’s irrelevant. It doesn’t matter who gave that opinion, I’m the one who made the conclusion. Then that means that I have all the responsibility for that Hmm. I see. Then what will you do if you have no one to consult with? Where there is a problem, and you have to deal with it right away? Then I will use my intuition to decide

I replied immediately.

I will feel out what I should do an act based on that Are you sure about that? What will you do if your intuition was wrong? Then that’s it. If it results in my death, then it can’t be helped. I decided for that myself Would you not regret that you didn’t have the time to consult others? I can’t do anything even if I do. It’s a time where I had to make a quick decision after all That’s simple of you

I can somehow feel that Jii-chan’s showing a wry smile while looking at the monitor.

That’s how he is. He thinks that he’s dumber than others and so he never looks down on them. If you look down on others, you don’t listen to their opinion. Furthermore, you can prepare yourself and make conclusions. He has decisiveness. It’s simple, but an unbreakable spirit

Ugh, it doesn’t feel great when Jii-chan’s praising me.

Look? You said something so strange that the girls are now looking at me.

Therefore, I need him as Misuzu’s partner. My granddaughters are quite the clever girls after all I’m sorry

Misuzu bows her head.

It’s reassuring to have a man who listens to people with her. Furthermore, if he learned intuition from management, I couldn’t ask for more

Jii-chan said.

It’s okay to stay as yourself. You don’t have to be smart. You don’t need an academic background. Stay like that. And I request for you to stay by Misuzu’s side forever

Chapter 865. High Life Brandy

I also want everything to go smoothly to keep my family safe

I replied.

Right now, we let someone do something that we can’t do. And that is a lot if you look at your daily life. I’m thankful to the people around me, and I don’t look down on them. If it goes poorly and I looked down on them, I don’t know how they will retaliate

Most people in this world are not my family.

I can’t oppose all of them.

Naturally, if I have to crush them, then I will do it thoroughly. This world has evil people you can never make a compromise by talking

Shirasaka Sousuke.

Cesario Viola.

But, not everyone is an enemy. That said, they’re no allies either. Most people are neither

For example, the students in our school.

They’re not in favor of us.

That doesn’t mean that they hate us to the bone.

Most of them are in a neutral state, hardly caring about us.

First of all, I don’t want to gather hate from the ordinary people I don’t need them to like us, but it’s a problem if they hate us. I might endure anything that they do if it was me alone, I can push it aside, but I’d rather not have my family get hurt

I’m not living alone.

So you compromise on coexistence with other people?

Jii-chan asks me.

It’s nothing as great as coexisting. My family is quite a unique and odd group of people if seen from the ordinary people’s eyes. If we want to stay alive, then we have lots to pay for. At least, I want to have some respect from the people. Well, of course, if it’s Yakuza or others, they don’t need to be aware of us This way of thinking is something Kouzuki house needs, that’s what I believe in

The girls in the courtyard hear Jii-chan’s voice.

Misuzu, what do you think is the biggest problem you are facing?

Jii-chan asks. Misuzu.

It’s how we have this status despite not experiencing success ourselves

She replied immediately.

We were born nobility. We have bodyguards to keep us safe all the time, and we’re allowed to live in such luxury. However, all these wealth isn’t something we earned ourselves Correct. And it’s not a problem for the younger generations. It also is a problem I face regularly

Personally experiencing success?

Born in nobility, we lived a blessed life. We never highly skilled, but we belong to the high-class. It just happened that we were born in a good family, and so we were blessed with a good life. I always wonder if this is okay

Jii-chan said. The young ladies became noisy.

If I was born in the branch family, or if I was the third son in the main family, then they might allow me to abandon this too-rich life. Just like your father, Misuzu

Misuzu’s father is Jii-chan’s third son, he left Kouzuki house and became an elite bureaucrat of the country.

No, Father may have moved forward with his way without becoming affiliated with the Kouzuki group, but he still used the name and lineage of Kouzuki house. Or should I say that he couldn’t run away from it, no matter what

Misuzu said.

Oh, even if he’s a government official, he’s still named as the third son of the Kouzuki head house.

Father works in the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology. However, still, he receives cooperation because he’s a member of the Kouzuki family. It isn’t just the political and business circles here, when he has some deals in Kyoto, most of them say if it’s Kouzuki-san, then.

Kouzuki house isn’t just a large enterprise, they also have history backing them up.

Nobility with history will have acquaintances all over. Connections. They’ll listen, even if it’s absurd.

Just because he became a government official doesn’t mean he can’t count on the power of Kouzuki house. He must have a lot of cases where he has to use it.

It’s the fortune those born from nobility brings, and also a curse

Jii-chan said.

Especially for me, the eldest child, it was decided that I will become the next head of the clan. I cannot end the family lineage with me. Also, there are generations of retainers in our house. Companies with the name of Kouzuki house have numerous workers. I had to protect Kouzuki house not just for me, but for the retainers and all the workers The girls turned silent. That is the responsibility of those who inherit the house. All I inherited is this old blood. It’s not the assets. Honor accumulated by ancestors for generations and thoughts of many people who worked for Kouzuki house and their companies is what I inherit. Some students applying for a position in the company this year had their ancestors served Kouzuki house How did you respond to such people, Grandfather?

Misuzu asks.

I answer, I know. Your ancestors have served Kouzuki house from Kyoto generations ago. I’m grateful for that. If people with a history like that appear in the final interview, then I have the secretaries investigate beforehand. That’s how I know about it when they suddenly bring it up while talking to me, and I show my gratitude to their ancestors. As a result, they pledge their allegiance to Kouzuki house. No, they can be applying for the company entrance test, but I cannot let them have the worse impression about Kouzuki house and its companies Jii-chan’s going that far.

No, if he’s the head of nobility with a long tradition, it’s within the consideration of what he should do.

He knows their ancestors and is grateful for their loyalty, so they won’t hate Jii-chan.

Even if they can’t enter the company, they won’t blame Jii-chan.

Those remaining for the last interview in large scale enterprise means that they have the academic and skill to back them up. If they weren’t, then they won’t get hired no matter what.After picking a few people, the remaining students had to be told that they didn’t make it. However, those students will find employment somewhere else someday. It can be a rival company to Kouzuki house, or maybe somewhere wholly different. And in twenty years, they will become veterans. At that time, isn’t it better to leave the impression that I failed my application, but Kouzuki is a firm company, than have Back then, I tried going in a company from Kouzuki, but I lost my face during the entrance test. ?

Jii-chan said.

In entrance tests, the company will always have a stronger status. However, that relationship won’t persist afterward. The student right now may become someone great. No, in the first place, the students are possibly customers who buy goods Kouzuki produces. And so, we cannot let the applicant have the wrong impression with Kouzuki for the rest of their lives. Even students have their families. They have friends. People increase their acquaintances as long as they’re alive. Then, that person can tell them: Back then, I tried applying for a company and met the head of Kouzuki house, and then continue his story. That’s what I fear But, Grandfather’s always showing an angry look

Misuzu tries to break the cold atmosphere with her pleasant smile.

Well, of course. I’m not going to spoil the students. I’ll never laugh when they try to flatter me. I don’t have to like them. I’m the head of Kouzuki house, and so I want a stern, serious, and honest, and fair personnel. That’s a necessity

Fair people.

I can’t trust people who aren’t fair. That’s what I believe in

Oh, I see.

You can’t trust people who are trying to flatter others, trying to gain their favor.

They’re people who will go against the rules as long as they can have others show favor for them.

Anytime, with anyone, and with whatever situation.

But if it’s someone who can deal with the situation fairly, then that’s trustworthy for the time being.

People who waver depending on the person, on the case, on time, aren’t trustworthy.

That applies not to people but also companies.

Kouzuki Kakka’s going that far when paying attention to your speech and conduct?

Kaan-san asks.

That’s natural. I’m the head of Kouzuki house

Jii-chan’s laughing voice is heard.

Kaan-kun, what do you think is nobility?

This time, Jii-chan asks.

Uhm, in what way? I’m asking why the nobility is nobility

Kaan-san.

That’s because their founder accomplished a great deed

Yeah.

All the nobility come from their first ancestor doing something great.

Then, gaining high rank, assets, piling it up, becoming the head of household.

That’s right. All of the nobility exist because of their first head. The first person experienced success himself However, the succeeding generations, all continued to protect their family, and that is the reason for us to exist

Kaan-san tries to add in a hurry, but.

Even so, the most momentous one is the first one. After all, he’s only a commoner

Yeah, the first family head to become nobility was a commoner.

The second generation is succeeding in a somewhat grander house.

Therefore, the story of the first generation is mostly handed down as a legend. The second generation’s story is usually buried and forgotten. Tales of ancestors who rejuvenated the family after collapsing remain, but the first generation’s glory never changes

Jii-chan said.

That’s because the first-generation’s story of success is the only genuine personal experience. He’s the one to rise up from the commoners

Oh, it’s something like the story of the servant in charge of footwear taking over the country.

Doesn’t your family treat the first generation as special, even going as far as worshipping him? It is as you say

Kaan-san replies.

Then, what are we now? Aren’t we all leaning into the peace from the heroic achievements of the first generation? Well, it’s still hard to continue and protecting a family that has grown large. As mentioned earlier, I know about it the most as I’m the head of Kouzuki house. However, is there worth our existence if all we do is keep the family safe? We do not have achievements nor the personal experience Jii-chan’s voice echoes. I believe you all know what happened with Kurama house

Kurama house.

Kurama Misato and Arisu-san’s house.

I wonder what’s the cause why the two cute young ladies are now going to become prostitutes?

Kurama house inherited the Kurama Kaku, which is a hotel business concentrating at weddings

Oh, I heard about the Kurama Kaku group. I heard that they’re a hotel group with great traditional inns and wedding halls.

So that’s what Kurama-san’s family is doing.

Kurama Kaku is formerly a Japanese style garden built for Kurama house. It became a traditional Japanese restaurant during the early Showa and used as a wedding reception is for noble marriages. Most political and business circles gather there. During my age, most families conduct their wedding reception banquet there. That building doesn’t belong to just Kurama house. It’s a precious location for us nobility as it has memories Oh, if the influential people go to Kuromori tower at night for their under the table meetings.

Then, Kurama Kaku is the social gathering place during the daytime.

However, the current head of Kurama house is a young man in his 40’s. He let some unknown foreign groups invest in his business and took down the whole Kurama Kaku, an old Japanese style building. Saying that he’ll rebuild it to a modern high-rise hotel

Huh? I think that’s Kurama-san’s father, but.

He broke everything.

I stopped it. I told him to keep the Kurama Kaku. That it’s not something, he should do. We knew that the internal conditions of the foreign company investing group are suspicious. That it’s an offer that is too good to be true. We told him that if he was low on funds for the time being, then the Kouzuki group can lend him as much as he wants. I talked to the other heads of families about Kurama-kun. To cut off the relationship with the overseas group. To stop the stupid attempt to create a new building. To protect the beautiful garden of Kurama Kaku and their history Jii-chan’s voice has a hint of anger. However, that man told me, If all I do is protect the old, then I don’t know what reason I was born for. If I don’t challenge with a new hotel, then my life will not begin. Then, ignoring my warning, he declared severing connections with us old men. Suddenly starting the construction work, destroying all and turning it to an empty plot, and establishing a new hotel Oh, he’s done it. However, when the construction was half done, the funds from the foreign investors suddenly blows off. Instead of the cash flowing in, the sum of money is sent over to the overseas investors. We will return it, let us borrow it for now, or so they say

Oh boy.

The construction of the high-rise hotel stopped. However, it already used over a hundred million yen. The money let to the foreign investors isn’t coming back. And above all, the wonderful Kurama Kaku will never return to normal. He dug down to the basement to create the high-rise building

It’s all out.

That said, the half-complete hotel doesn’t have enough funds to finish it. If the new hotel doesn’t open, money won’t flow in. The traditional inn and wedding hall of the Kurama Kaku group lack in funds that they were in danger. He came to us, crying. I’m begging you, please lend me money, he said

When everything we going well, he said he would cut off his connections with Jii-chan.

However, neither my friends nor I can’t give him money. He’s gone that far

It’s not just Jii-chan.

He ignored other people’s advice and failed.

There’s no help.

Indeed, it’s a miserable story. Grandfather decided not to give any help to Kurama house

Kaan-san said.

Therefore, she was cold to the Kurama sisters.

Kanou house, the last of the big three don’t have the assets, just their history.

If Kozuki and Kaan house isn’t helping Kurama house, nobody else will.

By the way, Kaan-kun, do you know why Kurama house did something that foolish?

Jii-chan said.

That’s.because he was deceived by the honey words of the foreigners? Then, why was it easy to fool him? That’s. That Kurama bastard wanted to experience success personally

Jii-chan said.

He’s born nobility, and he wanted to achieve success than to live under the glory of the first generation. Kurama Kaku is the symbol of the Kurama Kaku group. It’s an elegant and splendid building, and so, all the other traditional inns and wedding halls have its style. However, Kurama Kaku is what the first generation left behind. A beauty already consummated, it doesn’t show anything new. It’s not allowed to do so. The current head of Kurama house didn’t like to see what he inherited from the past remains in the future. It isn’t proof that he was born and lived on this earth. Thus, he thought of breaking the whole Kurama Kaku of the past and create a new high-rise hotel to leave his mark Thus, he demolished the old Kurama Kaku and tried to construct a new hotel.

It’s the worst case.

He was someone who wanted to show a great accomplishment of what he’s done

That means he wants to personally experience success.

Ah.

Just like Minaho-neesan’s father?

I muttered unconsciously.

Indeed. Kuromori Kouichiro was the same

Minaho-neesan’s father inherited the Kuromori tower, a building his father built.

He forcibly took it away from his father and tried to dye it as his own.

But, he lacks in talent, and so Shirasaka Sousuke took command.

His case is easy to understand. His father was the first generation hero to earn fortunes. His father had experienced success. However, he doesn’t have that. He was insecure, and so he tried to forcibly achieve that personal experience of success

Minaho-neesan’s not saying anything.

It’s a typical story. Cases where it’s the relatives who drag down their family to collapse Born as nobility, yet no experience of success, it makes them feel at a loss to why they’re in that status

Misuzu said.

That’s right. Misuzu, Kaan-kun, Kanou-kun, you should be careful with people you interact with It is as you say

Kaan-san said.

Up until now, I’ve been scorning on Kurama-san’s father, wondering why would he do something so foolish, but, I think that someone in my family or I might do the same thing You’re in high school, and yet, you’re managing three companies, don’t you have the same cause?

Jii-chan asks.

You think of your company as lessons in company management, don’t you? Where if the three companies don’t grow, then you will assess yourself that’s. I can understand that if you seriously want to manage that many companies but, they will not succeed. It may not go smoothly. The season was poor. You couldn’t gather personnel, things don’t move as expected. Those you plan to go smoothly aren’t doing well

Jii-chan said. Kaan-san looked down.

If you grow older, you’ll learn that life isn’t all victories. A person never losing doesn’t exist. However, for some reason, young ones prefer winning. They fear loss. If they fail once, they see their lifending. Living means that you will lose a lot. Losing repeatedly is what makes winning as delightful as ever kouzuki Kakka. Don’t turn to Kurama-kun. Don’t get others involved if you want to receive experience from personal success. What I fear is that if the people around you let you win that you start to misunderstand Let me win? That’s right. If the business of the young lady of Kaan house lost, then it will hurt her. They think that way, and so they use the power of the world of adults, and so your company can have achievements without you knowing. You misunderstand that everything is going as you expect, that your ideas and management policies were correct What does that mean? I see. For young ladies like you, you can’t find such wrongdoings right away. For example, handing over secret funds from Kaan house to another company to create mass orders on your company that’s, absurd. I’ve done that once or twice. And it’s a common occurrence !

Kaan-san shows a frustrated look.

Oh, it looks like she recalled a case.

Letting the subordinates do that means that your company can succeed, but you will not experience success personally. However, you will misunderstand that this world is easy. Then, that mistaken success you have will let you look down on your subordinates, clients, customers, and consumers

Kaan-san bites her lip.

See? I told you the same thing Minaho-kun told you. However, when Minaho-kun told you that, all you did was oppose her, but when the head of Kouzuki house told you, you reflect on it obediently it’s embarrassing, I want to bury myself in a hole

Kaan-san says while blushing and on the verge of tears.

Worry not, Kaan did call me. My granddaughter is reaching the age of conceit, so I gave her various advice, but she’s not listening to her grandfather. I think that my granddaughter would obediently listen if it’s from the head of Kouzuki house, however. She will be coming over to your mansion, please look after her, he said Kaan-san’s Grandfather called Jii-chan? Kaan sent over antique brandy as thanks. Therefore, you don’t have to worry about it

Jii-chan says jokingly, but.

On the other hand, I want you to keep a secret from him what is it?

Kaan-san asks.

I no longer drink brandy. He probably suggested it out of his mental image of when I was young and drinking alcohol

Jii-chan stopped drinking brandy after getting Ruriko’s father killed.

Kaan-san’s Grandfather didn’t know that.

Therefore, I thought of handing over the brandy Kaan gave me to Misuzu and that young man. Keep it a secret from him

Jii-chan said.

Chapter 866. High Life JFK

Let’s return to the nobility discussion

Jii-chan said.

You’re attending the best school for young ladies in Japan. Your school became like that because of Kaan, the late Kanou-kun, and my influence

The big three?

During the post-war economic growth, Japan’s society made a great paradigm. To put it simply, the traditional nobility gave birth to the Meiji restoration, and the bourgeois rank of wealthy people collapsed. Creating a new class in society. Let me say it beforehand, those that collapsed were only a portion. Most of the nobility have survived by changing along with the time. We risked our lives to protect our family Jii-chan’s story must be interesting to the young ladies.

Their existence as young ladies is proof that the nobility of Japan survived.

It’s identical to how Kabuki and other traditional arts still exist to this day. Kabuki was also in the precarious state during the occupation of the allied forces in Japan. It just happened that a commissioned officer of the US army liked kabuki, so it remained. Even so, they created some absurd restrictions such as I don’t like the feudal tales, or it doesn’t suit the Christian ethics and such So that happened. The occupation army complained about Shogi. The rule where you can steal a piece from your opponent is the abuse of prisoners. It’s a savage game, was their reason for banning it

Huh?

Shogi is savage?

If you ban it for that reason, then what about the current computer games?

Did you know? McArthur said, In science, arts, religion, and culture, America and Germany are at their 40-50’s, their prime of life, but Japan is still a young man in their teens. Japan should learn from the West, and the West should guide Japan.

Japan is still a child compared to the West?

That’s how foolish he sees Japanese people are. Well, calling the people bumpkins would be better

Jii-chan speaks in displeasure.

Although, that was a blessing for the Japanese

Huh?

Before the war, Franklin D Roosevelt created this new deal policy to recover from the Great Depression. It’s something you learned from your history classes. It’s the beginning of Keyne’s modified capitalism gaining political power. Instead of entrusting the business to market freely, the administration intervenes and redistribute the assets. The people using the new deal policy were all young people burning in idealism. However, in reality, the new deal policy isn’t always successful. The societal structure so far changed by political power, it was hard. The society will not obey as the government official imagined, and America, who couldn’t complete the change, participated in the war War. They needed a large number of materials for the military. Europe’s industry was on decline during the war. America was using all of the allied nations’ military goods. The ordinary citizens endure during the time of war. They introduced daylight savings time and bring in women to work. When America joined the second world, war.and Hawaii was attacked, the Americas hardly had anyone in the front. They keep their industrial production with the pretext of its war, and they were able to change the system in their country America changed during the war? If it was during peace, then there are lots of people opposing. It disturbs those who hold vested interests. However, during the war, they can take them down with are you allied with the enemy nation? They can restructure the government to their liking

Jii-chan said.

In the end, Franklin Roosevelt was saved by the war. If there was no war, then perhaps his New Deal policy will never become the system. However, it happened. I don’t believe in the conspiracy theories that Franklin Roosevelt rushed to war with Japan for himself. A single president’s forecast changed history. It’s all a coincidence that everything went as Franklin Roosevelt expected yeah.

But why is Franklin Roosevelt’s name is said in full all the time?

Nii-san. In America, there was another president with the name of Roosevelt

Luna read my thoughts and whispered.

Theodore Roosevelt has a hobby of creating teddy bears Oh, right

She knows a lot.

Then, during the postwar period, the American occupants using their political measures all survived with the New Deals policy. Therefore, in their ideal minds, they started teaching the poor Japanese people who still are 12-years-old compared to themselves. To us, they’re just idealistic children, and they were the ones ignorant of the world. However, some sympathized with the Americans among the Japanese. People who say that the Americans were right, that Japan will stay as a child if Americans don’t guide them, that everything Americans tell them is for good. No, even now, most survive by having plain ill-will in their head Jii-chan said. They drowned in American culture, longing for the flashy and beautiful life in movies. However, those who say that it’s their way of life are the middle class in America. It wasn’t the age where everyone has a camera, like now. There are hardly any people traveling overseas. It’s not the real-life in America, it’s just the ideal life shown in movies. In fact, America still contradicts the world even now. They’re distorted. They have a social class in poverty. But they don’t convey that.They win over the Japanese by showing the paradise There was no internet back then.

The imitations from movies are different from reality.

Showing American movies to the Japanese was one of McArthur’s political measures. He knows the power of film. If we’re talking about telecast from back then where the politicians and the president are known to the masses, it was because there’s a newsreel before the movie itself shows

News before the movie?

Wheelchair was created for President Franklin Roosevelt, who had his lower half paralyzed. In short, he was disabled. However, most of the American citizens didn’t know that

Huh? The president’s in a wheelchair, and yet nobody knows?

He could stand up from his wheelchair and walk a single step. Therefore, the newsreel shows him walking that one step to the platform. They’re not showing the wheelchair. Therefore, most of the citizens think that he can walk

So the video shows the impression that he can still walk.

America is a vast land that not even the president can go all over the whole nation. The best he could do is move around a vast city and another. One can read his political measures in the newspaper. They can hear him over radios. However, the majority of the people only see him moving in newsreels

Haa.

Actually, in the movie Yankee Doodle Dandy, produced during the war, there was a scene where James Cadney, disguised as Franklin Roosevelt, tap dancing on the floor. If the people know that Franklin Roosevelt lives in a wheelchair, then they won’t make that scene. They’ll see that and won’t laugh at it. It’s the worst kind of joke If they make a scene where the president, who is paralyzed below, tap dancing.

It will get people seriously angry.

The Internet would be on fire.

Franklin Roosevelt can walk a single step. That’s what the screen shows. They’re not lying. However, they’re not telling the truth either. The president’s legs are paralyzed. It’s those people who use such unfair impression which came to Japan

Jii-chan said.

Then, using the reason that they won the war, they started remodeling Japan’s history and culture to their own ethics, as if it’s their plaything. However, their New Deal policy is too idealistic, too childish. They think that great evil and unjust acts are minimum. No, if it wasn’t America, who thinks of Japan as an underdeveloped child, that occupied our country, then they would mess up with Japan and never let it stand on its feet again Right. The nobility was so close to collapse. No, actually, some families were sacrificed. Fortunately, the time where the most danger exists didn’t last long, America didn’t have the time to toy with Japan. The cold war with the communist nation started

Cold War?

The plan of the occupation army at first was to take down all the ruling class of Japan. The old ones. For America, the democracy flag bearer.they want to distribute the leader’s assets to the masses. They do not understand the worth of families with long history

The occupants didn’t know the worth of nobility.

But, the Cold war happened. Then, America feared that if they eliminate the old leaders of Japan, the communists will rise. They don’t want Japan, who advanced to democracy, turn red. Japan has no other islands between the pacific ocean and Hawaii. If Japan becomes communists, then they will take up the whole of East Asia. Therefore, the Americans panicked and strengthened their relationships with the old leader classes of Japan. They must’ve thought that if they don’t resume the governing body of Japan before the war, they won’t be able to stop the wave of commoners turning to communists And so, nobility remained. And that’s a long-standing problem of Japan since post-war. In other words, the leaders of Japan who had control before the war has lost, and nobody among them took responsibility. Thus, the commoners, especially young students, were irritated. They thought, Pull them down! However, during that age, if they were to break down the whole system and change it to something new, it will become messed up. Japan endured the military occupation for several years, and then, the former leaders were allowed to return. It still continues to this day. Well, of course, I belong to the group of the old leader class, so I think that way, but I’m aware of the other opinion. I know people who lost, who collapsed. As a result, turning into some ridiculous shape. However, Japan still had the Japan-like in their country because we didn’t fall to ruin, that’s what I’d like to believe Jii-chan said. What we inherited from our ancestors isn’t blood, assets, or name. Japan is for the Japanese people, and that’s why we’re proud that we’re Japanese.It’s a will that we defend

The young ladies listen to Jii-chan earnestly.

We’re not higher than others because we’re nobility. We’re not smart. We’re not valuable either. We don’t have to be refined. No value. If we’re just rich, then we can get friendly with other influential people and rise up with that thought, can’t we?

It’s not money or power.

Humans are creatures that coexist despite having different views, unchanging and ever-changing.’ It’s the inconsistency of life. That means, the will to continue living eternally for as long as the next generation is born, and the will to change depending on the situation, both will contradict and coexist. Then, humans continue their existence through the ages. People with the intention to change along with the era are common. Then, I think that we exist to carry the will to keep the old tradition That’s the role of nobility. I let my granddaughters wear Kimono. They learned to live a life in tatami mats. You girls are the same. The school you attend is training you to behave like a Japanese person. That’s what Kaan, Kanou, and I instructed the school to do

Oh, so that’s why the young ladies are learning traditional Japanese dance.

Learning how to live wearing Japanese clothes.

Your school never lets in daughters outside of nobility. That means refusing entry of daughters of rising businessmen, politicians, or celebrities. But on the other hand, we are donating a hefty sum to your school

Jii-chan said.

Most prestigious schools accept such girls for their business. However, children not born as nobility are different from us. They have the opposite will than us. In short, the will to change constantly. People with that strong will are reaching grand success at this age. They gain both social status and fortunes. However, we do not want our daughters, no, it’s granddaughters already.you girls to have that will. Maybe when you’re adults already. Once you have established a self, where you no longer shake from people with a different opinion than yourself. However, when you’re still young, we want you to go through pre-school, elementary, middle school, and high school, with the will of nobility. We want you to become those who keep, not those who change the tradition Therefore, Misuzu’s school doesn’t have vacancies for anyone other than children of nobility. Naturally, that is just a selfish wish of the old generation. Maybe, from your point of view, you prefer to change yourself, to do what you want. However, we want you to understand. First is what’s good about the old, and to know the beauty of Japan. Those what the ordinary people forgot. We want you to look at it first. We want you to know. And we want you to love it, if possible. We don’t care about paying, as long as it creates an opportunity for you to experience it. Even so, if you wish to change, we will not stop you. We will not force you. But, we want you to know at least the reason why we want you to inherit and continue the beauty of Japan, and its influences in the nobility Jii-chan said. This country has a museum now but, the treasure of Kouzuki house is designated as a national treasure. It’s a burned treasure my ancestor from 300 years ago brought from Kyoto. Surely, if he didn’t bring that, he wouldn’t have survived. Then, it has been a treasure Kouzuki house protected for 300 years. If you ask me if there’s value in my house, then it would be the existence of that treasure. The one who carried that has become nobility It’s not just objects.Etiquette, behavior, speech, various cultures inherited is what makes nobility

Kaan-san said.

My late Grandfather guided me strictly as well I have been shallow

Kaan-san said.

Kouzuki-sama and our Grandfathers wants us to not forget the spirit of nobility, making us understand

It looks like she’s reflecting.

I told Grandfather Kaan-house’s ways won’t do if we want to live through this age, I have been conceited Kaan also understands why you told him that. We have lived through a shocking generation, unlike you, who are still in your teens. Nobilities desperately try to survive the generation to not lose their pride. Currently, Kanou’s house seems declining, but it’s not the case. Kaan and I were just lucky. On the other hand, we have lost the precious things we left behind. Kanou house is the family with the most spirit of nobility remaining in them i don’t know

Kanou-san replies bashfully.

Kanou’s family still continues to have a family of bodyguards in charge of them. However, Kouzuki house lost that family of retainers. Therefore, I created this boorish organization, Kouzuki SS

I look at Shie-san, standing behind Kanou-san.

Shie-san shows slight happens since Jii-chan mentioned her.

It’s not just her, but her whole family lineage is praised.

All we have left is the lineage of bodyguards. My Sebastianus isn’t as strong as the bodyguards of Kouzuki house

Kaan-san looked at Yamada Umeko-san, or Sebastianus as she names her.

She mentioned earlier, my bodyguard is strong, but.

She’s surprised by Michi and Edie’s strength.

I’m very sorry, Momoko-ojousama

Umeko-san bows.

Don’t be, since it has come to this, you should train together with everyone. I won’t say that I won’t let you participate anymore. As the lady of Kaan house, I want to persevere along with everyone

Haa.

Now the bodyguard of the Kaan house, one of the big three, will train together with us.

That will mean that all the bodyguards of nobility will join in.

The opposition between nobility will be gone.

I have been a conceited girl. Kouzuki Kakka, it was a beneficial talk. I will speak to Grandfather once I return home

Kaan-san said.

Fufufu, Kakka, you say.

Jii-chan laughs.

Kaan-kun, do you know why I’m called Kakka? that’s because you were assigned as the UK ambassador when you were young, and since then, you were called Kakka

Huh?

That’s what I heard too. Yeah.

Then, does your grandfather call me Kakka? that’s.uhm, my Grandfather does not Of course. Kaan knows the truth

Jii-chan’s laughter echoes.

I’ve never been the ambassador for UK

Wait what?

Then, what was the Kakka for?1

Those who look up my history will know. And those people will never call me Kakka

what’s going on?

There was this young man, an Ireland immigrant in America. He immigrated from Ireland together with his family, his family lineage is poor, that if he didn’t migrate, he probably couldn’t survive. However, the young man lost his father immediately after moving to America. He’s still a young boy, and yet, he worked in the dockyard in Boston. Then, he succeeded in his job Jii-chan narrates. He slowly gained success as a boss in a bar. He married a wealthy Ireland immigrant, and became an influential man, helping out those who came from Ireland. Lastly, if I recall, he rose up as a state diet member

I wonder who that is?

Then, the person called Kakka was his son. He, who was born in a reasonably wealthy family, entered a prestigious university. However, he’s an upstart, so he’s not allowed to enter the clubs that only have upper-class men in it. He graduated from university, used his father’s connections to become a government official, managing a bank. Using all the inside knowledge in various banks, he repeatedly gained huge profits through insider trading. He became acquainted with the people from the underground society. When the prohibition law was enforced, he joined hands with the Mafia and smuggled alcohol, creating mass profits. He’s nothing but a good-for-nothing upstart, no matter how you look at it. He bought a movie company for the sake of making his lover an actress. When the movie company failed, he had his lover carry the burden. He’s got no scrap of good sense Jii-chan continues. He copied his father and advanced to politics. He’s become a member of the lower house with involvement in Mafia. Franklin Roosevelt, the man we talked about earlier, hated that man. Vulgar, a liar, a thug, and is connected to the underground society, it’s natural to hate him. However, he has his assets. He has connections with various people. And, he’s an ambitious man. He demanded Franklin Roosevelt to ascend him to a higher office. Roosevelt doesn’t want such a disgusting man to become a cabinet minister. So, he tried to chase him out as far as possible. And as a result, he became the ambassador in the United Kingdom The poor immigrant’s son rose up as a villain and became an ambassador. However, that man wasn’t useful in the UK, all he does is boast. He talked that the United Kingdom should compromise and accept Hitler, and Nazi Germany’s protection. When London took an Air Raid from the Nazi’s, the royal family was in church, and he was in a situation where he can’t abandon the masses, but he ran away first. Returning to America, he gave out some reckless remarks, and Franklin Roosevelt finally dismissed him from being the ambassador in the UK. Dissatisfied, he had people call him Kakka until his death Oh, it sounds like an episode in Jii-chan’s story.

To think that kind of person exists.

His ambitions never vanished. Since he couldn’t achieve it, he had his son become a politician. His wish is for his family lineage to become president

Jii-chan said.

And that ambition materialized. Do you know who that son is?

I don’t know, of course.

John F Kennedy

Kaan-san muttered.

That’s right, Kennedy’s house has become nobility in America. However, if you trace it back, the first generation is a bar owner who immigrated to America. The second generation is a thug. The third generation happened to become the president

Jii-chan said.

Even in the modern era, the nobility is born. They’re produced. If you trace back Kouzuki house, you’ll find out that the first generation wasn’t an influential person

All nobility has a starting point.

Various people are rising up to the world.

And scoundrels appear in their family lineage.

However, it’s the successors who inherit the pride of what the founder did. And we mustn’t forget that

Jii-chan’s voice echoes.

I’m the head of nobility, and so I had myself called Kakka to never let myself become conceited. If I lose my self-respect and do whatever I wanted with the power of Kouzuki house, then I will become the same as that thug. It’s a warning

Jii-chan laughs.

I had my subordinates call me Kakka I ordered them to do so. I feel startled every time I hear it. I ask myself, am I doing my obligation as the head properly? Am I not becoming that low-life?

He can reflect on himself each time he’s called.

Apart from subordinates, some try to curry me up. Also, those who come to me without investigating my history. Such people look down on me. They speak all the reasonable grounds, but it makes me laugh from the bottom of my heart

Kakka is a peculiar title.

To tell the truth, even if they’re a former ambassador, but now a private individual, yet, they still are pleased to be called Kakka are the worst fool to see. People who think that way was never warned when they were receiving entertainment

Jii-chan said.

Chapter 867. High Life Sing

That’s all from me. If possible, do keep it a secret from the subordinates who call me Kakka. I’m sure that the wise children will understand why

Jii-chan’s voice echoes in the courtyard.

The young ladies and their bodyguards in the courtyard are all quiet.

I apologize for interrupting your fun party. The old man will be excusing himself now. Enjoy Misuzu’s party to the end

Jii-chan’s voice from the speaker is cut off.

However.

He talked about too many subjects that the girls in the courtyard look confused.

Everyone, can I have your attention?

Kaan-san stands up.

Kouzuki Misuzu-sama, Kanou Sakurako-sama, please stand up

She whispered at the two.

If our Grandfather’s friendship has created the school we have today, then, I believe that we should get along as well

Misuzu’s school doesn’t let anyone other than daughters of nobility enter thanks to Jii-chan and the other grandfathers.

In exchange for donating a hefty sum, they refuse to enroll children of upstarts and celebrities.

All of it to raise the next generation of nobility worthy of the title.

Indeed. I sincerely want us to get along as well

Misuzu stood up and smiled.

I.

Kanou-san hesitates as her family fortunes are low, even though she has a great family lineage.

What are you doing? Kaan house, Kouzuki house, and Kanou house need to gather, or we cannot put the school in order

Kaan-san smiled.

Kanou-sama, please stand

Misuzu tells Kanou-san.

O-Okay

Kanou-san stands up.

Someone, bring in new glasses

Misuzu said. Then the maid group from Kouzuki SS hands the three a new glass.

If possible, it should be Champagne, but well, we’re still in high school Indeed, let’s toast with juice for now

Misuzu asks the maid to pour juice on their glasses.

Grandfather is still watching after all If I make a mistake in Kouzuki-sama’s house, I’m sure that he will talk about it to Grandfather

Misuzu and Kaan-san smiled at each other.

How about the three of us become sworn sisters?

Kaan-san said.

i.

Kanou-san is the only one nervous.

Ufufu, I understand, Kanou-sama

Kaan-san laughed.

Kanou-sama’s always looking so aloof. Yet, I know that you’re kind i.

Kanou-san’s surprised.

But, uhm, I’m two years younger than you two

Kanou Sakurako-san is a first-year high school.

Misuzu and Kaan Momoko-san are in their second year of high school.

That’s right. And so you’re our little sister, and the eldest sister is. Kaan-sama

Misuzu said.

I think Kaan-sama can shoulder the responsibility Really? Then allow me to use the privilege, let us hold up our glasses

Kaan-san gives instruction as the eldest sister immediately.

Kanou-sama, it will be easier if you become our little sister

Misuzu smiled.

It would be great to extend the relationship not just to you, but to your family as well

Currently, Kanou house has nothing but their family status.

Even so, she belongs to the big three nobility, so she rivals the two other houses.

Actually, before the party started today.

Kanou-san was the only one sitting down on another table, alone.

The daughter of Kouzuki house cannot mingle with the young ladies of the Kouzuki group.

Even so, Kanou house lost their influence, so she can’t create her own group.

She’s not as wealthy as Kouzuki and Kaan house, and yet, she’s isolated since her family rivals theirs.

However, if the three young ladies become sworn sisters.

Then the young ladies from Kouzuki group, and perhaps, those from Kaan group, will become intimate with Kanou-san.

She’s a sworn sister of the leader of their group.

She’s the little sister because of age, but it can’t be helped.

Kanou house can keep their honor as one of the big three.

Indeed, I wanted a cute girl like you as my sworn sister. I sincerely think so

Kaan-san told Kanou-san.

I also want to become close with Kanou-sama

Misuzu said.

What about you? Do you not want it?

Kaan-san asked. Kanou-san.

I understand, then allow me to be your sworn little sister

Misuzu then speaks to the young ladies in the courtyard.

Can everyone give a toast to this? Well, it’s an honor to be in this scene To think that the big three nobilities have become sworn sisters! It’s wonderful!

The girls hold their glass.

The maid’s hand over a new one for those who aren’t holding any.

They all raise the glass with juice to the sky.

This is a rare occasion, so let’s have the bodyguards toast to it as well!

Kaan-san called out.

Darling too

Edie hands me a glass of juice.

I looked and found Michi, Rei-chan, and Shou-neechan holding up their glass as well.

You too, it’s a celebration, hold up your glasses

Anjou Mitama and Kinuka, the sisters, discouraged as their Masters left them.

Edie also hands over a glass to Adelheid-san, who was dismissed by her Master.

Her former employer, Torii Mariko-san.

Shie-san, Kanou-san’s bodyguard, also holds a glass.

Well then

Kaan-san addresses everyone.

Kaan house, Kouzuki house, Kanou house, we may be born from different families but will promise to get along! Loving each other as sisters. And I swear that to my sworn sisters’ name! I swear i swear!

The three young ladies raise their glasses.

Well then, cheers! Cheers!

Everyone drinks their juice.

The gentle atmosphere dominates the courtyard.

Then, you two will now call me Momoko-oneesama! As for me, do call me Misuzu, and Misuzu-oneesama Then, please call me Sakurako

Kanou-san blushed as she says that.

Yeah. Misuzu, Sakurako, if you have problems, then you can come to me anytime! Okay?

That elder-sister disposition with a brilliant self-confidence.

Kaan Momoko-san will surely become an influential person on the surface.

Misuzu’s a bit shy when it comes to girls of her generation.

Becoming Kaan-san’s sworn sister would be helpful for her.

Oh, by the way. I consider Mariko as my little sister already, so Misuzu, Sakurako, do get along with Mariko. Oh right, Sakurako is distant relatives with Mariko

Kaan-san pointed at Torii-san and said.

My best regards. Torii-san Misuzu smiled. Regards, Mariko-san

Kanou-san has some mixed feelings with Torii-san.

Yes, my best regards as well

Torii-san bows lightly.

Uhm, Kaan-sama

Ruriko, who’s standing by from the side, talks to Kaan-san.

Hmm, yes? If you treat Torii-san as your sister, then I also am Misuzu-oneesama’s little sister

To be precise, Ruriko and Misuzu are cousins.

Though they’re sisters as my woman.

Well, Kaan-san will accept them as sisters because they are cousins.

Indeed. Then, I will dote on Ruriko-sama as my little sister as well!

Kaan-san smiled.

Yes, thank you. Then please call me Ruriko from here on

Ruriko also joins in the sworn sisters.

Yoshiko-sama, what about you?

Kaan-san asks Yoshiko-san, who’s on the table with the young ladies of the Kouzuki group.

It would be discourteous for me to do so

Yoshiko-san replied with a smile.

Yoshiko-san was only recognized as Jii-chan’s granddaughter during last May.

She’s in that delicate state as she’s an illegitimate child of Jii-chan’s late first-son.

I see. Well, I won’t force you. Besides, if Yoshiko-sama were to join in, you will become the Onee-sama as you’re the oldest of the group

Yoshiko-san’s already in her third year, so that will be the conclusion.

Momoko-oneesama, you forgot Onii-sama

Ruriko smiled and points at me.

He’s my dearest brother

Hearing that, Misuzu.

And my husband!

She speaks loudly.

And the harmonious atmosphere loosens up.

Indeed. It can’t be helped. If Kouzuki-sama already accepted him.

Kaan-san smiled at me.

I will also look after you! Err, was it Kuromori Kou? yeah

I replied.

Then, it’s Kou-chan

Kou-chan?

If I recall, you’re younger than Misuzu and me, right?

Well, she knows that beforehand.

Then, I will call you Kou-chan. Sakurako, you’re at the same age, call him whatever you want Ah, yes

Torii-san shows her confusion to me.

Kanou-san seems to be bad at dealing with those that aren’t nobility.

Then, Mariko, you go sing something for everyone

Kaan-san ordered Torii-san like she owns the place.

Huh, uhm, Momoko-oneesama? Mariko, I think you should try to score some points with the people in here

Her mother is from nobility, but Torii house itself isn’t.

Torii-san perhaps will marry a man from nobility, so she’s accepted as one for now.

I think that some young ladies will think that Torii-san becoming a sworn sister of the big three as something unamusing.

You know, she’s quite fascinating. She thinks differently than us. Go on, do it, Mariko

Torii-san.

It can’t be helped. Haiji, come sing with me!

Torii-san calls Adelheid-san.

Uhm, I’m no longer working for Mariko-ojousama though Don’t you also want to score some points with the people here?

Torii-san dismissed her, and the impact of her fight with Kinuka-san was washed away by Michi vs. Tendou Otome, She has no other place to go.

Kinuka-san and her sister, Mitama-san, will be under Kouzuki house’s care.

Haa, I understand. Ojou-sama Haiji’s also good at singing Then, what song is it? Mariko-ojousama Haiji, let’s do ‘that’ ‘That?’

Adelheid-san shows a displeased face.

Yes, ‘that.’ The one I love. Starting with the cheerful one, I see. Do it. Showcase it to everyone!

Kaan-san tells Torii-san.

See? Onee-sama gave her orders. Let’s go! Haiji! Geez, I get it already

Then, the 16 yo young lady.

And the 13 yo (self-proclaimed) A-Rank bodyguard.

The two sings merrily.

However.

Haa dokoi! Aa Yoisho!

What’s this?

I mean, is this a song?

Kaan-san is laughing out loud.

aa, soitsu no nawaa 1 Poriisumeen Ugh! Ha!

This looks like a children’s game more than anything.

Pfft

Misuzu’s laughing

That’s funny

Ruriko as well.

That seems fun

Yoshiko-san is also laughing at Torii-san’s mysterious performance.

Sonna koto iwarete 2 Chipapa

Slowly, the other young ladies also start laughing.

That Kaan Momoko’s letting them play as the jester to make the others accept her

Edie whispers.

Back in the middle ages, the European royal court had a jester. The jester’s job isn’t just to make people laugh. They were used by the King to allow him to speak strictly

Huh?

Torii Mariko isn’t timid. She’s always speaking frankly. Kaan Momoko would like to keep that girl close to her

Yeah, Torii-san can’t read the mood after all.

Right, if it’s an ordinary girl, they would refuse to become a protegee of Kaan-san because they fear the envy of other girls.

Torii-san accepts it without a problem.

And that’s also why she can do this kind of performance.

She doesn’t think of this as embarrassing.

She’s hot, holding the honor of nobility.

That’s the reason why Torii-san doesn’t come close to Kaan-san with strange intentions.

She’s not an ass-kisser.

She’s only saying what she’s thinking.

Therefore, she can’t let go of her.

Thank you very much!

Finally, Torii-san and Adelheid-san’s song(?) ended.

That was fun. Mariko Also, you too

Kaan-san told Adelheid-san.

If you have no place to go, then stay with Mariko for a little longer. Do you mind? But, Momoko-oneesama? Won’t you listen to my request?

Kaan-san smiled.

I understand. I’ll withdraw your dismissal. Stay with me for a while longer i.

Adelheid-san is hesitating.

If you really can’t stand Mariko’s house, I can ask Misuzu to have you join in Kouzuki SS. Although, I think that your skill is still lacking. Continue as Mariko’s bodyguard for a while, and train together with everyone to polish your own skill

Kaan-san said. Misuzu.

Michi, train with her Certainly

Michi bows her head.

Seki-san and Fujimiya-san, please do Yes, Misuzu-sama

For now, Adelheid-san won’t be at a loss because she made connections with Kouzuki SS.

I mean, if things went on, nobody will hire her, and she will have no place to go.

i understand, then, my best regards, Mariko-ojousama

She bows her head to Torii-san.

Sure, Haiji And I will also train with you

Edie said.

Next, it’s my turn to sing

Huh?

Edie, you?

Edie starts to sing in English without warning.

she’s good Wow That’s a beautiful voice

Edie’s also good at singing?

Well, her trunk is excellent, she has sharp senses, and has a vibrant power of expression.

Naturally, she’s good at singing too.

Soon enough, Edie finished singing.

That was Zeljko’s fight

Misuzu smiled at Edie.

That’s right. It’s a song Grandma used to sing

Edie smiled back.

Oh, the hall that was nervous since Jii-chan’s interruption.

They’re loosening up now.

Next, how about we all sing in chorus?

Misuzu suggested. Then the young ladies and their bodyguard started singing.

IT looks like the students in Misuzu’s school all know how to sing.

They’re not a singing school, though.

Danna-sama, please listen

The maids of Kouzuki SS, Shou-neechan, and Edie, who’s not a student in Misuzu’s school, all listen together.

Their singing voice.

It’s beautiful harmony, perfect.

Oh, I see.

These girls are real daughters of the nobility.

They swarm around Rei-chan and Margo-san.

Their complexion turns white when with Misuzu or Kaan-san, the big names, but.

Just as Jii-chan hoped for.

They all are trained as daughters of the nobility.

I can see it after they sang in a chorus.

They’re free to sing, and I can’t see a single girl not singing.

They’re all letting their voice out.

It’s like they have to show their best because they’re doing a show.

I can see why they’re the daughters of the nobility.

These young ladies are always observing, and other families and vassals do the same.

If they’re found cutting corners, it’ll affect the honor of their family.

They know that it will not shame just themselves but also their family, relatives, and their vassals.

Everyone, that was splendid

I clap my hands.

Edie and everyone did the same.

Kaan-sama, Kouzuki-sama, Kanou-sama, I would like to sing next

Then, a group proactively presented their song.

However, there is no single song prevailing.

They all sing differently.

Furthermore, they’re all good at it.

Then, the party advanced harmoniously.

Okay, all the bodyguards, please gather here

The wariness between the young ladies is gone.

The party now resumes with various groups chatting.

Seeing the atmosphere, Shou-neechan gathered the bodyguards.

This will be a discussion about the combined training

In this situation, the young ladies no longer need their bodyguards with them.

The spy is unmasked now, so there’s no need to worry anymore.

Take care. I will be talking with everyone

They send off their bodyguards with a smile.

Oh, there will be a joint training, I will join them

Kuromiya-san goes to Shou-neechan too.

Then, they went their way.

The bodyguards are having a friendly social gathering.

The big three have tied each other as sworn sisters.

Thus, the people at the party are all united.

Those present today.

And those who sang in a chorus.

Looks like they’re okay now

Edie whispers.

What’s not is.

Mizushima Karen-san, who’s sitting next to Misuzu, turning pale.

Well, she brought in a spy at the party of the young ladies.

She must be afraid that she will be punished.

Then, Anjou sisters who lost their Masters.

These two are bodyguards, but they’re not coming to Shou-neechan.

Well, they lost their master who they should protect, it can’t be helped.

Danna-sama!

Misuzu calls me.

What’s wrong?

I go to Misuzu’s place.

We’re all okay now, could you take her and the other two back inside the mansion?

It looks like Misuzu’s worried about Karen-san and the Anjou sisters.

Then that means.

The party is now in a good mood, it’s not great to have the three feel down.

Right.

I guess I should back off for now.

I’m also worried about the Takakura sisters in the mansion as Kaan-san doesn’t want to cross paths with them.

Tendou Otome, the spy as well.

I will return as well

Minaho-neesan, who entered the courtyard as Jii-chan’s voice, said.

I still have to take over the Kurama sisters from Kouzuki-sama

Right.

Kurama sisters are going to become prostitutes of Kuromori.

Chapter 868. High Life Debu

Oh? Are you the type who follows everything Misuzu says, Kou-chan?

Kaan-san, who listens to our conversation, asks.

Well, Danna-sama’s a kind man

Misuzu said with a smile.

Indeed, Onii-sama fulfills our request without getting bothered

Ruriko said.

Hmm. I thought that all men were all trying to boast themselves when with women

Torii-san said.

It looks like Torii house is dominated by men.

Oh, I see, he’s not from nobility, and he’s also younger

Kaan-san smiles.

I guess that fits

She looked at Misuzu.

Kouzuki house’s situation is different from the two

Misuzu said.

Momoko-oneesama, you have your little brother, and Sakurako has her big brother

In short, Kaan-san’s little brother and Kanou-san’s big brother.

There are male successors in their family.

However, in Kouzuki house’s case.

Misuzu, Ruriko, and Yoshiko-san.

The main house has nothing but three granddaughters.

Most nobility would want to be adopted to Kouzuki house

Kaan-san smiles.

And there are various developments inside Kouzuki clan as well

Like the branch families and the directors of the group competing with each other.

In the end, there has been infighting on who will be adopted to the bride’s family. If that’s the case, then it’s a valid argument to have someone who’s not involved with the factional dispute, as the groom

Kaan-san stares at me.

And if it’s a man Kouzuki-sama accepted, nobody can voice out their complaints

Jii-chan’s recognition is backing me up.

Well, I can see that he’s not a bad guy. I don’t think there are that many men who have this reserved attitude while attending a party of young ladies

Me? Reserved?

If it was my big brother, he would try to make himself pleasant to everybody that it brings out the opposite result

Torii-san also has a big brother.

Right. Usually, one would get ecstatic about this. Wanting to get acquainted with the young ladies of various families, calling them out. However, Momoko-oneesama, even so, Misuzu-oneesama’s watching.

Torii-san laughed.

I’m at this party because I’m Misuzu’s official fiance, and yet.

I can’t just leave Misuzu and talk to the other young ladies.

I’m not Jii-chan’s student.

Thinking about it, I had a sudden realization.

Oh. I see.

I’m sure those guys would do that.

Kouzuki Satoshi and Tsunoda.

Even without the playboys, Kouzuki Kenshi will undoubtedly approach the young ladies with a grin on his face.

No, Kouzuki Souji and Shiba Akira, the stubborn guys.

They would aggressively make contact with these girls.

I mean, the participants of this party are the young ladies who are in the higher class.

They’re allowed to bring in their personal bodyguards.

It would be beneficial to become acquainted with these girls for their future.

Furthermore, Kaan-san and Kanou-san, young ladies who don’t belong to the Kouzuki group, are in here.

He also shows a dauntless behavior towards Sakurako or me

Me? Dauntless?

To think that we’re all gathered here, and yet, you remain calm, I guess that is to be expected from Misuzu’s partner, you never took a step back

Kaan-san praises me.

Indeed, I’m surprised with that too

Kanou-san looked up at me.

Thank you, Onee-sama, Sakurako

Misuzu gives her thanks to me.

Well, that’s not really the case. Well, you know, I don’t have any reason to force acquaintance with various young ladies, and I don’t have to keep bowing towards Kaan-san and Kanou-san

I mean, I’m not going to become successful in life by becoming acquainted with the young ladies.

If I’m talking about the bakery.

I have a different purpose, compared to Jii-chan’s students.

Naturally, Kou-chan’s going to be the leader of Kouzuki house after all.

Kaan-san, what?

It would be weird to see the man who will have that title to bow his head to us. Did you hear that, Mariko? Yes. I’m surprised that he calls Momoko-oneesama with only -san

Ah, maybe I should’ve said, Kaan-sama.

It’s okay. Sure, you’re not yet officially related to nobility. It would be weird that you’re not using -sama Although, there’s hardly any person who can talk to me calmly like that

Yikes, she’s angry?

I guess I should apologize.

You have to call me Momoko-oneesama next time, Kou-chan

Kaan-san smiles.

Huh?

I think that Kou-chan’s appearance at this party is Kouzuki-sama’s test. I believe that he’s trying to see how will Kou-chan behave when you’re with us

Jii-chan?

It was the same with me earlier. And perhaps, Kou-chan succeeded. If I was Kouzuki-sama, that would be my conclusion

succeeded?

I think you’re the best partner for Misuzu. Someone like you

Kaan-san’s accepting me?

Well, we’re both participants in Kouzuki-sama’s test in this party, let’s get along, okay? Ah, yeah

I replied.

Ah, also.

I understand, Momoko-neechan What?

Momoko-neechan’s surprised.

Well, I’m a man, so I thought that calling you Momoko-oneesama is weird

was that not okay?

Hmm, Could you say that again?

Momoko-neechan said.

momoko-neechan

Momoko-neechan stared at me.

Hmm, nice

Haa.

I mean, you really are amazing, you know that? To think that you picked that timing when I started calling you Kou-chan.

eeh?

I was calling you Kou-chan to make light of you, and yet, you don’t seem to hate it, but on the contrary, you used it to construct a closer relationship with me. Dear me, Kaan Momoko’s respecting that

That wasn’t my intention, though.

Sure. I allow you to call me Momoko-neechan in public No, I prefer to use that when in private

I don’t belong to the nobility, so I prefer not to go to the public.

Danna-sama does genuinely want to show respect and affection to Momoko-oneesama as his own elder sister

Misuzu said.

Wait, really?

Momoko-neechan looked at me.

Well, yeah. I mean, Momoko-neechan looks stylish Stylish? That’s the first time I hear that

Ah? Did I not present it correctly?

I mean, you’re gorgeous, the way you’re gallant when presenting yourself is attractive. When you took Jii-chan’s scolding tensely, I thought that was cool Danna-sama sincerely thinks so

Misuzu said.

He never lies. That’s what’s cute about him

She looks at me, passionately.

right, I can see what’s cute about Kou-chan now

Momoko-neechan replied.

We should get going

Edie tells me.

I don’t know what’s going on there, but.

If Edie says that, then we should get going.

By the way, please do return before the party ends, Danna-sama. We will send everyone off Yeah got it.Then, Momoko-neechan, and also, Sakurako-san Sakurako will do. Kou-oniisama

Sakurako says, but.

No, we’re of the same age, please don’t call me Onii-sama Then, how should I call you? Why not Kou? That’s how I will call him. We’re all at the same age

Torii-san said.

Also, do call me Mariko Sure. Mariko, also, Sakurako

I greeted them all before I went out.

Please do look after Misuzu, Ruriko, and Yoshiko-san. I’m sure that you’ll be kind to them, but still, I’m giving my best regards

I bowed my head.

Also, Shie-san and Adelheid-san.

What’s the name of Momoko-neechan’s bodyguard again?

Not Sebasomething, the real name.

Yamada Umeko-san

Edie whispers.

Ah, it helps that I have Edie the Genius.

Yamada Umeko-san, my regards with you as well

I bowed my head.

Huh? Ah? What?

The bodyguards look dumbfounded, but.

Michi over there and Edie are all my precious family. Also, Yomi and Luna, the girls who showed up earlier will enter your school Whose bodyguard are they?

Mariko asks wonderingly.

Well, we will introduce her soon

Ruriko followed it up.

Well then, I will be withdrawing for now Karen-san, please take a rest inside the mansion with Danna-sama

Misuzu tells the 12-year-old cutie sitting next to her.

Mizushima Karen-san, the girl she plans taking in as a pet.

Danna-sama, if you’d please Yeah, come here, Karen-san i.

Karen-san hesitates, but.

We cannot send you home until Grandfather finished talking with Mizushima house, besides, I will never forgive people who let a spy get their hands into Karen-san

Misuzu said.

Entrusting such a cute child to Tendou Otome, a spy of Kansai Yakuza, yeah, her parents must be crazy.

Also, if you stay here, the other children of nobility will continue to look at you

Yeah.

I now get why Edie wants us to go now.

The mood has calmed down, and the young ladies of the big three have become sworn sisters.

The other young ladies would want to talk to Misuzu, Momoko-neechan, and Sakurako.

They’re all sending glances here.

Putting Mariko, Momoko-neechan’s jester aside.

The problem with Mizushima house sending a spy on Kouzuki house’s party isn’t just with Kouzuki house but with all the nobility participating in this party.

They don’t want to get along with Mizushima Karen-san for now.

Therefore, she needs to leave, just like the Kurama sisters.

i understand

Karen-san replies with a trembling voice.

Kuromori-sama, please take care of me Yeah, let’s go

Karen-san stands up, and I escort her out.

Hey, you two stupid sisters! Don’t just limp down there, come with me

Edie told Anjou Mitama and Kinuka.

I’m not stupid! Stupid!

They were discouraged after their master part from them, yet.

When Edie throws an insult, their life went back.

Don’t you want to see your Master?

Edie suddenly brings out her ace.

Huh? What?

The Anjou sisters are surprised.

The two of them are still in the mansion. We’re going over there, do you not want to come? i’ll come! Right away!

The sisters stood up.

Well then, excuse us, everyone,

I bowed my head once again.

Now, if you look inside the courtyard, excluding Shou, Reika, and the maids, it’s all students in Misuzu’s school.

Edie says after we enter the mansion.

Now that she mentioned it.

Michi, Shie-san, and bodyguards all attend the same school.

Now that Edie and I, and also the Takakura sisters who aren’t enrolled in Misuzu’s school, are gone from the courtyard.

Tendou Otome, who became a bodyguard last week, is also gone.

Minaho-neesan, Margo-san.

If it’s just them, they’ll get to do as they please

Edie said.

Right. They can’t help but feel nervous when there’s an outsider, especially a male. Those girls are genuine young ladies after all

Minaho-neesan, who’s already inside the mansion, has said.

That was enough for your debut, what’s left is to let the girls enjoy by themselves

My debut.

Misuzu-san and the girls’ becoming sworn sisters is a great success but, that Kou-chan and Nee-chan relationship was a miracle Not really. Darling’s just cute

Minaho-neesan said. Edie replied.

But, Kouzuki-sama’s right, the training as young ladies is incredible

Minaho-neesan stares at the situation in the courtyard.

The girls in our school don’t behave that well

Now that she mentioned it.

When Jii-chan was talking, they were all silently listening.

They keep their courtesy, without showing any rush.

For instance, nobody among them took out their phone and took photos, did they?

Ah.

If it was in high school of ours, then they would take out their phone and capture photos if they’re at this party.

Women love taking photos, after all. I’m sure that they’re the same. But, they’re genuine young ladies, and so they know discretion when needed, and they would not take photos without permission unless Misuzu-san, the host of the party gives permission This is the man mansion of the Kouzuki house after all

Yeah, they cannot take photos as they please as it will expose information from the inside. And that’s a problem.

That’s why it’s a garden party today

Because we know that a spy is coming.

There’s hardly any chance to get inside the mansion if you host the party in the garden.

They won’t have any chance of finding out Jii-chan’s room and such.

Above all, it’s a problem if they circulate photos around

Minaho-neesan said.

Kuromori Kou has to remain as a mystery

Yeah, it would get problematic if a portrait photo of me gets leaked out.

But, the young ladies want to take photos of Reika and Misuzu

Yeah, Rei-chan’s a celebrity showing up on television.

Most of them want to take photos with Misuzu, Momoko-neechan, and Sakurako, who are now sworn sisters.

Therefore, Misuzu will prepare a time where they can take photos. Perhaps, using that wall as the background. The mansion’s not visible over there.

Minaho-neesan explains.

Therefore, you had to leave for the moment, Darling

Minaho-neesan and I can’t show up on commemorative photos.

That’s how it is.

Well, if we stay here, someone might use a polarized telephoto lens camera, and they’ll capture us. Let’s go inside

Minaho-neesan said.

The young ladies should have no more problems, but we don’t know about the bodyguards

Yeah, there might be another spy mixed in.

As long as the young ladies aren’t taking photos, the bodyguards will not take out their cameras without permission.

But once the commemorative photo time started, the bodyguards will have permission.

Pretending to take photos of the young ladies, and then they snap on other things.

You don’t have to worry about that

Edie said.

Most of the bodyguards in there are born in generations of bodyguard family and has been with the young lady since childhood. The bodyguards do receive the same education as young ladies. They’re attending the same school after all

Oh, they also received the same etiquette lessons with their young lady.

The other newly employed bodyguard in here is that Adelheid girl. Tsukiko, Yomi, and Luna checked them all earlier. You don’t have to worry about it anymore

It seems like Edie received a report from the three before I realized it.

There’s no more spy or any bad guys.

But, there’s still a possibility that they’re mistaken, so we’re going in this room Yes, we’ll let the girls enjoy themselves for now

Minaho-neesan said.

Yeah. Right.

A lot happened, the fuss about the spy, and the fear from Jii-chan.

We left the room facing the courtyard and head inside.

Mizushima Karen-san and Anjou sisters follow us timidly.

Ah, Papa!

Getting inside a slightly bigger room.

Papa! Papa! Papa!

Agnes wearing a beautiful white dress, jumps at me.

Koyomi-chan, on the other side, bows her head.

Geez, it’s only Koyomi-chan and me in here, I was so lonely

Agnes is kissing me.

We still have to introduce Agnes to the young ladies gathered today.

Agnes will be introduced as a relative of Kouzuki house, and she will join in school and get along with the young ladies.

Agnes is too beautiful that we have no choice but using the young lady as her setting.

I mean, she couldn’t work as a bodyguard or attendant either.

Agnes is far from young lady, she’s more of a princess.

Sensei, if you took a bit more time, then we would’ve gone back to the courtyard

Yomi said.

Oh, Tsukiko and Luna are in this room too.

Kyouko Messer-sama is still present. She never wants to meet us, so.

Tsukiko, the next shrine maiden, the one who holds the most power among the three.

It looks like Kyouko-san treats Tsukiko’s Miko power as a threat.

She cannot fling me up to air like how she did with Yomi and Luna after all

Yeah, she stopped the 12 and 14-year-old little sisters of Tsukiko by throwing them up to the air, making them lose focus, but.

Tsukiko, the oldest, has grown splendidly now.

Kou-sama, do I seem that heavy?

Well.

I don’t think so.

When we’re having cowgirl sex.

The tightness of Tsukiko’s vagina feels excellent.

The texture is irresistible.

Geez, Kou-sama.

Tsukiko’s reading my mind and blushed.

Nii-san is much better in sealing Miko power it seems

Luna said.

Oh right. If I recall lewd scenes with them, then.

Uwa! Nii-san!

I recall the feeling of Luna’s springy ass while I violate her from behind.

Ah, sorry No, I’m glad that you’re satisfied

Even the satisfaction from having sex with Luna is conveyed.

Huh? Papa, do you want to do it with Agnes?

Agnes noticed that the conversation’s going sexual, so she asked.

Not now. I don’t know when they’ll call me back Ugh, that’s unfortunate Later

I said.

Huh? Who are these girls?

Agnes noticed Mizushima Karen-san and the Anjou sisters who are still hesitating if they want to enter the room.

Are they gifts for Agnes?

Chapter 869. High Life Rite of Passage

Could they be gifts for Agnes?

Agnes’ eyes shine as she looks at girls of her age, Mizushima Karen-san, and Kinuka-san, the younger of the Anjou sisters.

Well, no. I don’t know what will happen to them for now

What I know is that Misuzu wants Mizushima Karen as her pet.

However, Kouzuki house and Mizushima house need to talk first.

Mizushima house undoubtedly allowed a spy from Kansai Yakuza to enter the household of the Kouzuki family.

Jii-chan will surely punish Mizushima house for that.

If not, the other families whose daughter came here today will not settle down.

Other young ladies have been dragged to danger after all.

The Anjou sisters are under Kouzuki house’s custody, but.

I don’t know what’s the plan for these girls.

I see. That’s unfortunate

Agnes says while pushing her cute breasts on me.

For now, this is Mizushima Karen-san, she is Misuzu’s guest, try to get along with her, okay?

She came here under Misuzu’s invitation, after all.

If I recall, you’re also 12, right? Yes. That’s right

Karen-san replies with a gloomy face.

Eeh? Really? Agnes is also 12! Luna and Koyomi-chan too!

Agnes said with a smile.

Then, since Papa instructed me, let’s get along! Nice to meet you! Luna, Koyomi-chan, be friendly with this one, okay? Okay I understand

Luna and Koyomi-chan replied with a friendly tone.

Also, Kinuka-san is 13, right? Mitama-san’s 18 if I recall correctly

I asked. The sisters show discontent.

That’s right What about it?

Oh, do these girls hate me?

I mean, they’re bodyguards of the Kurama house young ladies since birth.

I guess they don’t want to speak with someone, not from nobility.

Or should I say that they’re trying to keep it as few as possible?

You will stay here for a while

Minaho-neesan told the Anjou sisters.

What about Kurama Misato-sama and Arisu-sama? Sama!

The Anjou sisters glared at Minaho-neesan.

We have the order to follow. He and I will need to go to Kouzuki-sama to give a report. Perhaps, Kurama-san is over there, but, do you think you can go there without warning?

Minaho-neesan said.

That’s.

Mitama-san hesitates.

It’s the room of the head of Kouzuki house.

They can’t just barge in without permission.

I’ll negotiate for you to meet up with Kurama-san, but, well, it depends on Kouzuki-sama. I’m sure you understand, you served nobility after all

They know the power relationship between the Master and Servant.

They also know the great authority the head of Kouzuki house has.

If you do anything weird, then it’ll only put the Kurama house in further danger

Edie smiles.

The father of Kurama sisters broke down the Kurama Kaku, a traditional style Japanese garden and building, a place with lots of memories for Jii-chan and the old nobility.

He didn’t lend an ear on Jii-chan’s opposition, and foreign investors deceived him.

In the end, he couldn’t complete the building, because the funds were lost halfway.

If this goes on, all of Kurama house’s business will stagnate, and the business group will reach bankruptcy, which means the bankruptcy of Kurama house.

Earlier, Kaan-sama, and Misuzu-sama mentioned it. Their nobility status will not collapse. Kurama house do have the tradition and history backing them

Minaho-neesan said.

If that’s the case, Kouzuki-sama is thinking of saving Kurama house. But, he also needs to pay for his sins

In short, we are turning the daughters of the head of Kurama house into prostitutes.

Instead of paying up the debts of Kurama house.

Kurama house is given punishment for their disgrace.

If they don’t do that, Jii-chan and the other heads will never settle down.

If you show within that old man’s view, I’m sure that it will only offend him

Edie said.

Therefore, you should stay here We’ll tell you how the sisters are doing

I said.

Eh, Papa, you’re going out again?

Agnes clings to me.

Then, take Agnes with you too!

Err.

Kyouko-san’s also there, do you mind?

Minaho-neesan tells Agnes.

Kyouko-san? The odd auntie who jumps too high?

Oh, for Agnes.

The impression of Kyouko-san’s sudden appearance when she was confined in the basement has remained.

Well, yeah, she does jump around and breaks a lot of stuff, but she’s not odd, nor an auntie

I know that she’s watching this room through the security cameras.

After all, she’s Minaho-neesan’s teacher in that area.

That’s right. She’s a young and beautiful lady

Look. Minaho-neesan’s face is twitching.

Really?

Agnes looks blankly.

That’s right, Agnes If Papa says so. Then, go say it, Kyouko-san is very beautiful! Why? Let’s do it together

I speak aloud with Agnes.

Kyouko-san is. Kyouko-san is. Is very beautiful Is very beautiful

Geez.

Really?

Hey, Agnes.

It’s true Then, it’s true!

Agnes looked back.

Luna and Koyomi-chan! That’s how it is! Also.err. Karen Yes, Karen-chan, do you understand? yes

Yeah. That’s okay for now.

Then, could you wait here for a bit longer? And the party in the courtyard is left between the schoolgirls for now

We can introduce Agnes later.

Tsukiko, look after them Yes, Kou-sama

Tsukiko replied with a smile.

Tsukiko, the eldest, and the calmest is in here. I don’t have to worry anymore.

Darling, I’ll stay here too

Edie said.

I’m okay with the young and beautiful Kyouko, but the other one.

Yeah.

She’s not good at dealing with Miss Cordelia.

Edie had an experience where she’s almost turned to Miss Cordelia’s lesbian pet.

Okay. Then you can stay here too, Edie

If Edie stays, Anjou sisters will be in check.

I think that’s better

Tsukiko said.

Also, Kou-sama, may I have permission if the situation asks for it?

Situation?

Using Tsukiko’s Miko power?

They do carry a lot in their arms

Tsukiko looked at the Anjou sisters.

Oh, right.

These sisters should be thinking of leaving this room, taking the Kurama sisters and out of this mansion.

These girls do come up with some bold ideas and carry them out for real.

These were the sisters who tried to use Skylab Hurricane Mixer on that Kyouko Messer.

Tsukiko can read their mind if they come up with anything dangerous.

Yeah. You have my permission. Edie, cooperate with Tsukiko Got it

Edie smiles.

Sensei, leave it to us! Nii-san, it’s okay!

Yomi and Luna read my thoughts and replied.

Takakura sisters + Koyomi-chan with their Miko power, and Edie’s also here.

I don’t have to worry.

Then, get along

I patted Agnes’ milky white hair and said.

Knocking.

Enter

That’s Jii-chan’s voice.

I opened the door and entered the room with Minaho-neesan.

Yes. Good job, well, sit wherever you want

Jii-chan’s sitting on a big chair in a room about the size of 20 tatami mats.

Behind Jii-chan are Ootoku-san and Choumoto-san, his bodyguards.

Kyouko-san and Miss Cordelia are sitting on the sofa on the other side.

Also, the Kurama sisters are sitting on the sofa close to the door. They have a frightened look.

It’s a party, and yet, you’re not drinking and eating anything? Katsuko-kun, prepare some tea for them

Jii-chan tells Katsuko-nee, who’s dressed like a secretary.

Ah, no need. Misuzu and Ruriko hardly drank and ate anything. I feel sorry for them if I drink tea here

As the host of the party, they’re sitting with Kanou-san, Torii-san, and Kaan-san, away from the table of other young ladies.

Misuzu and Ruriko can’t get away from their table.

No, the Torii’s daughter brought sandwiches to their table. Besides, Kaan’s daughter has come, the maids will bring in drinks and food

Oh right, Kaan-san is the type who won’t hold back and say, Bring that here.

So, don’t worry much about those girls. You’re the one who didn’t drink or eat at all

All I did was raise my glass to the toast.

That’s right. Drink some tea at least

Katsuko-nee hands me a cup of tea.

Thanks

For now, I sit in the middle of Jii-chan and Kyouko-san.

Minaho-neesan sits next to me.

Still, Kaan’s daughter is right, you’re good at not being a hindrance

Jii-chan suddenly said.

In a place where there’s nothing but women, you never went and asserted yourself merrily I mean, it’s all women but me in our house too

I’m used to it.

I’m living with multiple women in a single roof.

Someone’s always with me too.

When taking a bath or going to sleep.

Even so. I’m sure that the girls have a good impression of you as well No, I hardly talked to them, it doesn’t matter That’s what’s great about it. The young ladies are fed up with greedy men

Katsuko-nee said.

All of them attend parties, you see? Naturally, men who ask them Are you from house? while grinning come one after another

Kouzuki Satoshi or Tsunoda.

Guys who love to pick up women are ordinary.

They all hardly care about men who come after them while showing a smirk on their face. They’re alert, more than anything. After all, the only attendees today are daughters of genuine nobility

Minaho-neesan tells me.

A thoughtless weird man will get to know them, and if they keep him company, then it will cause gossips to shame her. That lady from that house is so promiscuous, and she will have to live with that shame

That’s their society?

Those attending to their school are thoroughly trained to carry the honor of nobility. If it shames them, then they will feel sorry for their relatives and ancestors

Jii-chan said.

They’re the pampered young ladies in this age. If not, they cannot protect the nobility. That’s the reason why we don’t let daughters of upstarts and celebrities enter. If the parent is vulgar, the daughter is the same. Then, bad money drives out good money. If they get acquainted with rude people, then the girls will lose the modesty that was trained in them. Associating themselves with detestable men and become pregnant with their child. If that happens, the indecency they cause will affect the entire family I see.

If one marries into a daughter of nobility, they can create connections with various influential people.

Some guys would want to seduce the young ladies, trying to get under their skirt.

Human education is only until 20 years old. That’s what I think. Once humans learned the basics in those 20 years, they can construct their life afterward

Jii-chan tells me.

Most girls who graduate from Misuzu’s school enters university. It’s an age where women are accepted to take higher education. However, even when that girl graduates, she’ll never drink together with the male students nor join any small groups. They learn in high school that the it seems fun acts are meaningless. They will never associate themselves with men who act that way Err, that means; they won’t join drinking parties and circles? They know how much trouble it will cause their family if one associates herself with a man and become pregnant with a child. The problem is that she’s not alone. It’s not just her ancestor and family, but also the vassals that serve them for generations, all the families managed by businesses, and the people working under it will be affected by the disgrace she causes, and she knows that It’s not just herself who will be disgraced but everyone else as well. The post-war doctrine where if one takes responsibility for what he did, then their parents and siblings don’t matter has been passed down to the children. It’s where one can do whatever they want, for as long as they receive the punishment alone if they disgrace themselves. However, humans don’t live alone; they have to form a crowd and live in there. And the minimum limit of that group is the family Individual. Family. If they disgrace themselves, it will reach their family as well, and understanding that as you live your daily life is the duty of nobility. That view isn’t accepted by teachers in ordinary schools who are cultures with democracy after the second world war. Therefore, we had to keep the school closed outside the daughters of the nobility. It is so that the young ladies don’t accept teachings for those who don’t understand the high class That’s why Jii-chan, Kanou-san, and Kaan-san’s grandfathers did that.

They kept Japan’s best school for the young ladies from changing.

However, Misuzu suddenly chose a man who has no relationship with nobility. This is an astounding event to the girls in that school

Me?

About 90% of the nobility ladies are married to their fiancé. Their free love isn’t accepted

Ah.

It’s to protect the tradition of their family.

They marry their future partner their parents chose.

No, it’s a misunderstanding in the current age of Japan. It’s only a hundred years ago when people are free to marry who they choose. Marriage was when the parents want to tie bonds with their families But I think Romeo and Juliet was quite an old story?

I asked.

Marriage and Love are different

Jii-chan said.

Do you know Marie Antoinette’s lover, Forsen?

who?

The masses know that Marie Antoinette, the Queen of France, had a lover. Naturally, her husband Louis

XVI

Her husband knows?

However, that didn’t mean that Forsen was punished for being the Queen’s lover. Marriage and love were different. Marriage is an act of combining two families, and so the wife or husband doesn’t need to love the other. Marriage needs no love. That’s the culture in the European royal court for long

Jii-chan said.

King Arthur’s Queen Guinevere and Arthur’s loyal servant, Lancelot, were in love with each other. Then, King Arthur knows that. But that relationship doesn’t hurt King Arthur and Lancelot’s master-servant relationship, and the Queen isn’t punished for her faithlessness

Haa.

Marriage is a family and family problem, so it’s not about trying oneself to the one you prefer. Therefore, love is a separate subject. That’s their thought

what the hell?

However, in Christian Europe, women had relative rights. In Europe, women had the right to possess fortunes. However, in the East, women had no such rights. Therefore, only men had rights to free love. Before the war, adultery is a crime. But it only applies to women. The husband can cheat all he wants, have some lovers, and even keep a concubine but it’s not a sin, but in case the woman goes with a man other than her husband, she’s punished O-Okay. The current moral sense of people was born from the middle class after the industrial revolution, where most families are a husband and wife, and their children, a small unit. Before the industrial revolution, family means a gathering of multiple households. Without that much number, one cannot do agriculture because mechanization doesn’t exist yet. The solidarity of the family is crucial, and do the question of who’s marrying who? Would they marry someone in the household? Or would they reinforce relationships with other households? It’s a long process to decide.

Yeah, you need a large family to tend on the farmland.

There’s also the problem of the soil and watering spots.

Then, it has its advantage. I think you know it already, but there are fewer cases of divorces among couples that had their parents decide their marriage than those who married in love. It’s a relationship between families, and so, if any problem occurs, then it’s not just the parents but the whole household involved. They will look after the small child and help them out in one way or another Yeah, it’s a large family, after all. Also, people who can’t marry will not exist. As long as one doesn’t have a significant flaw, then the son or daughter will find a marriage partner in the family

Oh, I get it.

The nobility is one large family. Therefore, we still try to do the ways of the old

I see. Kouzuki house’s branch family is just a branch family.

Therefore, they can seduce and chase after women.

But, for the members of the main house, that’s not allowed.

And yet, Misuzu-chan suddenly announced marrying you

Katsuko-nee smiled.

Furthermore, Kouzuki-sama gave his permission. Then, it’s natural for them to want and see what kind of man he is, don’t you think?

Minaho-neesan?

In short, most of the girls today came to see you. I think that is Kaan-sama’s main objective?

Me?

Then, Misuzu-chan and the young ladies were talking about the situation in Kouzuki house, right?

Katsuko-nee said.

Oh, Kouzuki house has no male heir, so they have to marry one into the daughters.

That convinced the young ladies. And since they saw that you’re not a bad guy, they accepted it It’s great that you are well behaved. Furthermore, you’re the only male in there, so you stood out. Despite that, you never asserted yourself, just letting Misuzu take the spotlight

Jii-chan said.

Misuzu-chan and Ruriko-chan also passed. Ordinary girls would show themselves flirting with their boyfriend in front of people, but those girls were firm, and they never cling to you more than necessary, did they?

Now that she mentioned it.

They didn’t.

Women feel irritated when others are flirting in front of them. But, if the couple show a natural atmosphere where others see that they love each other, that they trust each other, nobody will look at you hatefully

i see.

Well, even so, some of them should still malaise with Misuzu-chan, but Kaan-sama’s young lady, the leader of the group, glossed it over

Momoko-neechan did?

After all, it’s Misuzu-chan’s hosted party, and before anyone noticed, Kaan-sama’s young lady is the one giving instructions

Right, pledging as sworn sisters and such.

That’s good. Kaan’s daughter took the spotlight, strengthening Misuzu’s status

Jii-chan said.

The girls who came to this party will surely solidify as a single group. Kaan’s daughter will be the leader, and Misuzu will be the vice-leader. No, that’s for the better. She won’t have to stand out. After all, Kaan’s daughter loves to be conspicuous

Momoko-neechan’s an attention seeker.

The gathering today serves as the rite of passage as a cooperative body. To ease the tension. Kyouko-kun’s attack, apprehending the spy, and my voice raise their anxiety. When I was scolding Kaan’s daughter, the girls in the courtyard also feel that I’m scolding them. It doesn’t matter if I kept on talking back then. They fear my scolding, and when I gave forgiveness, they felt relief. Furthermore, I opened up to them with my secret Secret? The Kakka part

Minaho-neesan whispers.

Oh that. Were you okay telling them that?

That the people calling Jii-chan Kakka were looking down on him.

Jii-chan has no history of becoming an ambassador, and yet, he made people believe that they have to call him Kakka because he was a former ambassador.

Where others don’t investigate before meeting up with a VIP.

It’s okay

Jii-chan laughs.

Those girls will return home and talk about what I told them. However

Yeah, historically, people who call him Kakka were the upstarts.

Therefore, calling Jii-chan like that would mean that they’re the same as them.

The parents can’t do anything about it anyway

Huh?

Kouzuki-sama never talked about How he wants to be addressed

Minaho-neesan said.

And I order my subordinates to forbid themselves from calling me anything other than Kakka

Right, whatever the Kakka means behind the scenes.

Shou-neechan and Rei-chan still calls Jii-chan Kakka,

That’s because Jii-chan ordered them.

My subordinates will still call me Kakka

Yeah, then the subordinates will continue to call Jii-chan Kakka as means of etiquette.

Instead, some of them will feel troubled of they don’t address me as Kakka. Only their daughters came to this gathering after all

I see. those who haven’t come here don’t know what’s the story behind Kakka.

Therefore, they will continue to call him that.

And if among them, someone stopped addressing him Kakka and called him Kouzuki-sama instead, then.

They’ll get cut off from others, stand out, and probably provoke antipathy.

In the end, they will pretend they didn’t hear their daughter’s story and still address me as Kakka That’s the best way not to aggravate people

Jii-chan doesn’t hate the fact that he’s addressed as such.

I’m sure that they will feel awkward about it, so I will be having fun watching them look troubled

Jii-chan shows a malicious smile.

What’s essential is that the ladies who came here today felt that the head of Kouzuki house opened up and told them a secret. Their extreme tension will ease up. Everyone had the same experience so that friendship will sprout. Therefore, everyone in the party is friendly with each other and enjoying the night

There’s no longer factions dividing them.

Momoko-neechan’s leading everyone to a pleasant conversation.

That’s for the better. Those girls will become valuable allies who help each other for Misuzu, Ruriko, Yoshiko, and you

Chapter 870. High Life Activation

Now then, is that all for the stubborn old man’s story?

Kyouko-san speaks up after listening to my conversation with Jii-chan.

Well, if you ask me, you should only take half of the old man’s advice

Kyouko-san snorts.

People who live in the upper class use their arrogant reasoning to talk about how the world works. I won’t say that it’s all wrong, but don’t accept it without questioning either

Yeah.

Jii-chan belongs to nobility.

Furthermore, he’s the head of Kouzuki house, someone with ties to nobility throughout history.

From my perspective, the girls are caged in a zoo. They seem to have no problems in their life, but they’re not free. Don’t you think it’s the worst to have someone order you for your whole life, like You’ll marry this man and give birth to an offspring

Yeah, Kyouko-san’s opinion is correct too, but.

I wonder how far men will look down on women until they’re satisfied?

That opinion of her is reasonable, but.

Unfortunately, we’re also a part of the livestock

Jii-chan said.

It’s not that men are free, and women have their lives decided by men. Those born in nobility always come with the inconvenience. Men aren’t differentiated from women

Right, men can’t just marry out of love either.

Especially for the head of the household.

He has both the assets and authority. He has to consider not just his family but also the other houses as well.

Even I didn’t marry the woman I wanted

Jii-chan loved Ruriko’s grandmother.

Yet, Jii-chan couldn’t marry anyone other than what the family picked for him.

Who cares about men. You can get married and cheat all you want. I mean, you played a lot, didn’t you?

Kyouko-san said.

Indeed. You’re right

Jii-chan smiles wryly.

But, you talked about how it’s only women who are blamed for adultery, but, in modern Japan, it just changed to instant divorce when the woman cheats, right? The husband can talk about how he goes to clubs and have sex while keeping it a secret from his wife. Still, if the wife goes to a club, and had sex with a young man, the parents, siblings, relatives, friends, acquaintances, and even business associates say divorce that wife right away, don’t they?

Well, that’s probably true.

If the husband cheats, then the conversation goes. Well, calm down, don’t resort to divorce, but.

If the wife is exposed to visit a host club frequently and even had sex with a young man.

Then, she will face a barrage of criticism from society.

Humans always have sexual desire. And in men who were born in nobility, how do you resolve that?

She asks Jii-chan.

In the case of the men in the head house, most families send over a mistress to ease up the male’s lust when he reaches puberty. Seeking from daughters of the subordinates who served for generations

And letting that woman become his sex partner?

If left alone, the man can have an unfavorable lover after all

Women coming after them to make a child of nobility.

Well, it’s the evil adults sending girls to the young man.

There was one when I was at this boy’s age

Jii-chan looked at me and said.

She was young, beautiful, and is loyal to her master. She took all of my lust when I was young. I was able to stray away from seduction, thanks to her. At that time, Kuromori’s brothel has become the social gathering spot for the big shots. Though I’m the next head of Kouzuki house, I was still too young to enter. Right, I think I was at the age where I graduated from university when I entered. When I was handling a few projects myself, my father finally let me enter the Kuromori tower In short, Jii-chan, during his student days, had sex with the vassal’s daughter. And where is she now?

I asked. Jii-chan.

She’s still alive. Staying in this mansion

Huh?

I feel sorry for her, but since she was the mistress, she couldn’t bear a child. Therefore, I had her serve me for the rest of her life. She’s also been taking care of Misuzu and Ruriko So what do you think about changing someone else’s life like that?

Kyouko-san asks.

Nothing in particular. That was her fate That woman is sacrificed as a tool to take care of your sexual needs, and yet, you only say that it’s her fate?

Jii-chan.

If you’re going to say that, then it’s also my fate to become the head of Kouzuki house as I was born the eldest son. When I was 15, there were three girls brought to me, and I was told, You must pick one So, I chose. I’m the one who made a choice, but I had to choose one, regardless of my thoughts. I didn’t have the option either Jii-chan’s parents and relatives make a choice.

No, the heir before Jii-chan, and the person before, they’ve gone through that.

Furthermore, I know well whose vassal’s daughter is the girl I chose. The daughters themselves show up in the main house since childhood. I had to choose one of them as the mistress, and I must never look at other girls. In fact, I share the same bed with nobody but the mistress from my student days until marriage Jii-chan said. It was a great practice. Soon after that, I lived a married life with the wife coming from another nobility. The mistress taught me how to live together with women, how do they think, what makes them angry, what I shouldn’t do, everything Oh my, that’s something unheard of from the famous stud, Kouzuki Shigetaka

Kyouko-san laughs.

I chase after women to socialize with men back in Showa. That’s the reason why they have to see me as a lively man That’s what you were doing at first, but you got addicted to it, didn’t you? When I was past my 40’s, my wife nor mistress can’t keep me company anymore. Women’s sexual desire declines, but men don’t. I wanted to have sex with women more, so, well, you know the rest

Jii-chan gives an explanation while showing a pained look.

Oh well. I would feel sorry if I continue to torment an old man’s past. However

Kyouko-san glared at Jii-chan.

Do they still let a young mistress deal with a young heir’s sexual desire even now? Perhaps. Kouzuki clan has none but daughters, but for nobility with young heirs. Giving such warm care on men, and yet the girls are neglected, aren’t they? Putting them in a zoo called prestigious school taught to not talk to anyone with a lower status, to ignore them when they try to strike a conversation, and holding off their sexual desire until they become a bride of another nobility

That’s.

I knew that Misuzu had an intense lust since she was a child, so I asked Nagisa-kun to deal with it through homosexuality But, Ruriko and Yoshiko-san wasn’t taught any sexual knowledge

I speak my thoughts.

Indeed. That was surely oppression

Jii-chan admits.

You see, I can’t stomach the idea that the boys can have a daughter of a vassal to ease up his lust, and yet, the girls need to suppress it

Kyouko-san said.

If the son and heir have to hold back, then I get it. But why is it that it’s just the girls treated like sweet angels? They’re also living beings Hmm, you’re right. Allow me to ponder on that idea next time. I cannot do anything about it alone

It’s for the whole nobility, so Jii-chan can’t decide the answer himself.

I mean.

They won’t allow the young ladies to have a guy, just like how boys have their mistress.

Men’s and women’s lust is different.

I’m a guy, so I want to have sex every day, but.

Women don’t need to do it every day to ease up their spirits.

Although, there’s a day in a month where they want to have sex like crazy.

At times like that, I gladly keep them company.

Furthermore, Shou-neechan and Rei-chan, those who are usually stiff and tense, become too disheveled.

Well, I don’t really care, it has nothing to do with me

Kyouko-san changed her attitude.

Then, she looked at me.

Do you get it? They’re called upper-class, and nobility, but what they are is just a minority of nearly extinct people. They possess some odd and unique cultures and customs. It has rarity value, so you might want to keep it safe, but, well, that’s for you to judge. Although, You don’t belong to their group, so you don’t have to follow the customs and culture of this old man That’s right, I’m no nobility. You made Misuzu, and Ruriko your woman, and it’s their decision to live together with you, so, don’t get swept away by the nobility’s society

Yeah.

She’s right.

I should be aware of what kind of rules and structure they have, but.

I cannot let the nobility crush me down.

Old man, you too, you should keep it in moderation or your granddaughters will escape with this boy. Going somewhere unrelated to nobility and Kouzuki house

Kyouko-san told Jii-chan.

What’s fascinating about him is his fair sense of values, right? He treats a daughter of nobility, and a daughter of a poor person equally, doesn’t he? I’d prefer to see that you don’t break that good part in him

Kyouko-san speaks in displeasure.

Why go that far?

Jii-chan asks Kyouko-san.

Well, I’m the substitute father of Kuromori house. If I don’t voice my complaints, who would? His big sis, Minaho, can’t even make complaints with you directly

Kyouko-san.

Not a substitute mother, but a father? Right. Ain’t that more fun?

Kyouko-san laughs.

With that said, treat my family with care. Old man.Oh, by the way, Minaho

Kyouko-san looks at Minaho-neesan.

You know, just beautiful onee-san will do Have you ever heard someone called beautiful and young?

I knew it.

She was listening to our conversation earlier.

If she’s called beautiful, then it’s natural that she’s also young, isn’t it? I mean, are you saying that I don’t look youthful at all? Not really Where’s the sorry? Sorry, Kyouko-san

Minaho-neesan bowed her head.

Too soft Sorry! Kyouko-oneesan! Well done

Oh, to Minaho-neesan.

Kyouko-san is just like Minaho-neesan to me.

She’s the elder of the family.

And Kyouko-san dotes on Minaho-neesan like a little sister.

Well then, Cordelia and I will be excusing ourselves now. Kyouko Messer has to be away from the mansion before you could send off your young ladies, right?

There are no adult bodyguards in the party grounds.