When the two middle school girls finished their dance

The hall applauseand the dancers give thanks.

When the friends of the girls give bouquet from under the stage

A middle aged fat man suddenly approaches KouzukiKakka

He shouted

Kouzuki Shigetaka-san! I would like to have an audience with you in regards to my family!

Gold rim glasses, the bald fat man wearing a suit has sweat flowing from his forehead.

TremblingI understood that its not something trivial.

Or rather, he looks like hes drunk.

What? I wont ever put you to disadvantage!I came here with a good proposal to you!

The man with a strong accent is squeaking with a high pitch.

His face is stiff and his eyes are bloodshot

Itll profit you, itll profit meitll be a WIN-WIN situationdo you get it? A WIN WIN!

The hall fell silent from the sudden situation.

The audience in the hall look atKakkaon the second floor seat.

The fat middle aged man tries to approachKakkasomehow but

ButKakkahas a layer of elite youths taught byKakka

Therefore that man desperately speaks to Kakka whos in the front seat of the second floor across the four rows of seats.

Who is that?

From which house did he come from?

Speaking rudely to Kouzuki-sama

What does this mean?

Finallythey whisper their doubts.

Kakkasshowing an unpleasant facehe didnt face the man who came in.

Michi. Do you know that is?

I asked Michi who shouldve seen her fathers investigation files.

Noeven I dont know

If Michi doesnt know himwhos that?

HmmI know

Yukino answered lightly.

You do?

Why Yukino?

Un

Thenwhos that?

Yukino answered with a nonchalant face.

Kaneko Nobuo-san

Yukino said.

Ohis that so?

Thats rightKaneko Noboo-san

Kaneko Nobuo

Hmm

Really, whos that guy?

So whos Kaneko-san?

I asked

Granduncles aide. The director of the newspaper companyKaneko-san

Yukinos great uncle, its Shirasaka Moritsugu the head of the household.

In shortits a man serving Shirasaka family?

When it comes to the aideslets see, hes around the 20th in the rank. Kaneko-san is low-rank employee

Low rank?

Hes just a director. He doesnt have titles like managing director or executive director

Thenwhats his position?

I dont get the order in a company

Well, hes a director so hes in a management team just for the names but. Kaneko-san is originally a reporter who worked his way up, hes a branch manager in the Chuugoku region for a long time. Last year, he finally was called back to the head office and he was promoted as a director

Chuugokuhe was overseas?1

SomehowI cant see him being international at all.

Wrongits in Hiroshima

Hiroshima?

Chuugoku regionhes always been in Hiroshima

Ohso thats why he has that accent2

You know a lot about him

I remember him since he make fun of Papa during a party

He made fun of Shirasaka Sousuke?

Hes been the chief in the Chuugoku branch so hes gotten bossy buthim being a low-rank employee at his age, he had no choice but to bow his head to everyone at the main office. He looks successful but since its decided that hell retire at the end of his term, hes more of a downsized

So thats his position.

Thenwhy did Kaneko-san whos going to be downsized in here?

Theres no way I would know that you know?

As expected of Yukino.

Even though she knows the power relations of Shirasaka family

She doesnt seem to be interested in whats happening outside the box.

Perhaps, he came to negotiate with Kouzuki-sama

Michi said.

ButKaneko-san shouldnt have that authority

Yukino barks

If this continuesKouzuki-sama will have a direct confrontation with Mr. Shirasaka Moritsugu so he mustve felt danger in the current state. I think he approaches Kouzuki-sama to save himself

What does that meanMichi?

For exampletelling Kouzuki-sama confidential information in regards to Mr. Shirasaka Moritsugu Either way, I think he want to gain Kouzuki-samas favor

In shortbetrayal?

Is Shirasaka Moritsugus group that cornered?

You seeId like to talk to you by all means! Hey, five minutes will be enough! No, just two minutes. Even if its 30 secondscould you listen to my sincere words?!

The excited man desperately screams atKakka

HoweverKouzuki-sama wont listen to him

Michi said.

The information someone below the board of directors is probably not a big dealthis act of treachery might be Shirasaka Moritsugus plan

Sending a traitor on purpose?

Then its likely that hes holding fake information

In the first placeKouzuki-sama hates such impolite acts.

KouzukiKakkaignored the man and signaled the guards with his hand.

His gesture is brushing the air.

Its a sign sayingKick him off

Excuse me sir

Seki-san, the female guard stands up then approached Kaneko-san.

Seki-sans poise is graceful and elegant.

Shes showing a calm smile on her face

If I wasnt told by Michi that shes a guard before thisId think that shes an exclusive secretary or a super beautiful companion.

That Seki-san is smiling gracefully.

Im very sorry but if you want to talk then I will listen to you over there!

That wont doooooo!!I dont want to talk to you but Kouzuki Shigetaka-san, only the two of us! Nee-chan, please let me through!!!!

Kaneko-san shouts hysterically

Then.

The mans posture suddenly becomes strange.

Mugi!

My, what happened?

Seki-san is smiling.

Kaneko Nobuo suddenly blew foam from his mouth and fainted on the spot.

My, what tragedy!First aid, we need help here!

Guards in Kouzuki security service uniform already appeared.

The guards immediately take out Kaneko Nobuo.

What a surprise! Well, that person seems to be very agitatedhe mustve drunk a lot of alcoholright?

Seeing off the man carried outside the theaterSeki-san makes excuses.

Michi, that just now

YesSeki-san throws he fist to the old mans body three times in just a moment

Michi explains.

In the midst of the attention of the crowd

Seki-san knocked out Kaneko Nobuo without anyone noticing.

Seki-san is the most elegant among the people of Kouzuki security service. She blinded the audience with her right arm and punctured three vital points with her left fist

Scaryyy

Seki-san, shes seriously scary.

Kaneko Nobuo was taken out of the hall and at the same timeKouzukiKakkastands up.

Everyone. Im very sorry. This is a common thing in my daily life. Please do not worry!

CalmlyKakkaspeaks with a dignified voice.

Then, he faced the girls who were on top of the stage, afraid of the sudden incident

Its inexcusable for the dancers to be intruded by a strange person, Sanaka Kana-san. Ohata Marino-san But, I do remember your dance well. It was a good dance. You have practiced well!

Kakkacalls the girls without checking their names from the pamphlet.

The great KouzukiKakkacalled out their names personallythe girls had smiles on their faces.

Im looking forward to your next years danceplease keep on studying from now on

Yes, Thank you very much!

The girls on stage thankedKakka

At that momentthe hall applauded.

Kakkaalso claps his hand.

Even though the audience is clapping atKakkasspeech

Kakkaalso claps so it was changed to applause of praise for the girls dance.

Kakkasits down while the people are clapping

The stage assistant comes from the stage and signed the girls to withdraw from the stage.

The girls bow to the audience once again and left.

The progress resumes to normal.

As if Kaneko Nobuos intrusion didnt happened.

The responsible for the security today, director Yamaoka will have to make a written apology and his salary cut!

Nei-san came to our seat and said.

Hearing that Miss Cordelia and the white Viola infiltratedI think it shook the security system a lot

Michi said.

In shortas theyre preoccupied by taking Viola countermeasures

They didnt notice someone from Shirasaka family entering?

Perhaps theyve put emphasis on checking those who are foreigners, or coming from the US commerce or embassy I guess? Well, they shouldve checked if theyre a member of Shirasaka house either way!

Kaneko-san was overlooked.

They mightve not checked someone whos below the board member of the newspaper company I guess? Either way, they mustve thought that people related to Shirasaka house wont be coming here today!

Nei-san laughs.

WellKaneko Nobuo might have been not checked.

Thats a big failure

Michi said coldly.

Well, dont say thateven if the guards are overly serious, this kind of things happen

Untheres a lot of mistakes when youre tense.

Thinking that theres no way it would happenyoud get a bit careless, and itll turn to an unexpected situation.

Rather, it helps that this kid of mistakes happen. The real thing would be tonight after all

Nei-san said.

Are you talking about Viola not attacking while were in the theater?

Miss Cordelia promised that after all

But

Can she even be trusted?

Theres no way we canThat person is Cesario Violas manager

Then

Yo-chanIm telling you that were fine. Even now, those people and us are still in prep time

Prep time?

Watch the people around carefullyeven the general guests and those who wear Kouzuki security service uniforms. Perhapsa spy from Shirasaka family or someone under Viola has already infiltrated

Does that mean?

Butits not time for the uprising yet. It means that it takes time for the situation to boil down and explode

Nei-san and others have already assumed the next situation.

Look around, if theres someone strangethen report to Maru-chan immediately. Alsodont ever go alone. Even in toilet, go with everyone. Mii-chan, take care of them

Certainly

Michi nods at Nei-sans words.

Thats allit was a message from Maru-chan and Sensei!

Minaho-neesan and Margo-san issued those instructions.

Both of them are already checking theenemiesthat are infiltrating.

Theres alreadyenemyin this hall.

Strange peoplelike that one and that one?

Yukino calmly points at the man whos near the rear exit of the auditorium.

Yukino, you?

WellIve seen him at the party at great-uncles house

At that momentKouzuki security service guards headed to the two people Yukino pointed at.

The two men were taken away in a blink of an eye.

Hm?

Is someone watching at us?

Is there someone here know that the woman in yellow-black dress is Shirasaka Yukino, observing us?

Master, above

Michi saidI looked up at the second floor seat.

On the seat behind KouzukiKakkaChief Tanizawa is looking at us.

Hes grinning as he look at me.

Is that how it is?

As expected of Chief Tanizawa

Hes letting us free and using us to catch theenemy

Yukinoif you find someone strange, dont point at them anymore

I said.

Eh, why?

If you continue doing thatthe enemy sneaking in will pay attention to you. Are you okay being found out that Shirasaka Yukino is here?

Yukino

I-I get it

She reluctantly consented

Now thenthe schedule of the symposium has the middle school girls end with a trio dance.

Thenthe organizer today, Konpekis school head will be greeting.

Why are they greeting when half has finished? Shouldnt they be doing that at the beginning?

I askedMichi;

At the start of the eventthe guests arent ready yet

What do you mean?

The people arent watching from the first dancersthere are people who will come late as well. Everyone will be visiting according to the time of dance of their acquaintance

I seeits different from normal plays.

After this greetingthe dancers will all be by themselves. Theyll all be students who have their skills recognized in the headmasters classroom

Speaking of whichthe auditorium is suddenly full.

Of courseeveryone are ladies from famous houses

I see

From here onwards, itll be a competitive show for the marriageable age ladies of the famous houses.

Its also time for the elite young men lined up behind KouzukiKakkato look for their bride candidate.

The spirit of the viewers is different from the presentation of the elementary and middle school girls

Our class is also able to do a presentation this year again. This is all thanks to everyones support. Thank you very much

The headmaster of the Japanese Konpeki-style danceKonpeki Nadeshiko-sensei is a small lady.

Slimher spine is stretched.

Shes a very elegant and a gentle person.

Konpeki school will also be reaching a hundred years next year. The fact that the school has developed so far, I think that the first generation will be very happy. We will also continue our studywe would like to inherit the tradition of Japanese dance for the next 200, 300 years to come!

The headmasters greeting finished after a few minutes.

After a big applausethe second half of the dance begins.

The first performer is

Kanako-san, shes so beautiful

Megu mutters.

Unso beautiful

Manas speechless too.

Kanako-san who we just talked to in the lobby a while ago

her dance is very matureand fascinating.

Truetheres a wide difference in skill compared to the dancers on the first half.

ButKanako-sans really sexy

How old is she?

When I saw her on the lobby and dressing room, she looks like a high school student but

Shes talking to Misuzu politely, she might be on the same age as me.

Before long.

Kanako-sans dance is over.

A storm of applause resounded in the hall

Ohjust like the first half, theres a guy with a bouquet comes to the stage.

That is

Eh?

Kanako-sans fatherthe movie actor Horaguchi Fumiya?!

He came to watch his daughters dance!

Unas expected, a genuine actor is gorgeous.

His legs are longhis height reaches over 180cm

Handing a bouquet from under the stageKanako-san kisses her father on the cheek.

Then, applause occurs in the hall again.

Thats amazinghaving your father come at such times

Mana said.

Manas father is going around hell in Australia3

If Mana does somethingIll definitely come to watch it. Ill also bring a bouquet

Onii-chan, really?

YeahI promise

Mana doesnt have anyone but me.

I have to do everything as ManasFamily

Onii-chan, I love you

Mana whispers to my ears.

Thengirls dance one after another

Un, its all splendid dances thats suitable as the students of the headmaster.

The performers are all girls in their late teensall are beautiful girls.

Is there nobody in their 20s showing up to dance?

I ask Michi.

When youre over 20 years oldyou wont come to the classroom but on the stage of the headmasters dance gathering

Different from the childrens classroomtheres also a dance gathering for the adult students?

Its glamorous in another meaning

Whats glamorous?

I askedMichi;

The costume for the dance is differentin the adult gatherings, you can only wear what the master picks

Oh, I see.

The money compared to the symposium is already widely different

Right, everyones a lady from a rich family after all.

Watching this Japanese traditional dance class makes me smile but

The adult gathering seems to be scary.

Misuzuhas been having this daily life since forever

I mutter.

Yes. Misuzu-sama loves dancing after all!

But

If Misuzu goes out with me, and gets banished from Kouzuki house

She has to quit from Konpeki classroom as well.

KouzukiKakkahas too much influence here.

Furthermore, from what Ive heardit seems that it costs money to continue dancing daily

Can I earn that much money?

To a degree that Misuzu can continue her daily life without problems?

Whats wrong, Yoshi-kun?

Megu peeks to my face.

Nonothing

Lets not think economics now

I look up at the second floor seat.

Misuzus fiancedecided by Kakka

Shiba Takahiko.

Hes looking at the stage while happily talking to the man next to him.

Yeahhe looks like a serious boy.

Good family, good facetall, perhaps, his educational background is good too.

Its a high-level youth I cant compare.

This guyanyway, I have to take his marriage rights with Misuzu

No matter what method I use

If we can talk, then

Yoshi-kunits almost Misuzu-sans turn

Eh?

Yes. Yoshiko-san, Ruriko-sama, and Misuzu-samathey will dance in that order

While I was thinking of various things

Misuzus dance is comig

I wonder

SomehowI feel my heart throbbing.

Its something to look forward toOnii-chan

Mana smiles

I

Rather than looking forward to it

Anyway, I pray that Misuzu can dance safely without troubles

Yeah

Id like Misuzu to dance to her fullest without regret

Haa

I instinctively sigh.

Whats wrong?

Hmmsomehow, Im worried

Misuzuare you not nervous?

You wont be overwhelmed by this many audience, right?

Speaking of whichthe audience seats are completely full.

Showing off her dance in this much people

If it was me, Id be scared.

Will you be fineMisuzu?

Whats wrongrestless?

Mana asked.

WellMisuzus turn is about to come

Onii-chan has nothing to be worried about right?

But

Thats right, dont be an idiot

Even Yukinos laughing at me.

BUt

Master loves Misuzu-sama from the bottom of his heart after all

Michi said

Theres no need for worry, Master

Michi touches my nape from behind

Please take a deep breath

I breath in deeply and breath out just as Michi told me.

Theres no problem

Michi said

Its Masters Misuzu

My Misuzu

Misuzu-sama has really gotten stronger

1. Chuugoku is also read as China

2. Not that English readers will notice

3. Like fighting spiders with healthbars on top of their heads