Misuzu holding a bouquet embraces me on the stage.

The whole theater fell silent.

Everyone doesnt know how to respond.

The audience gaze concentrated on KouzukiKakkawhos on the second floor seat./

Danna-sama, please embrace me tightly

Misuzu whispers to me

Misuzu is widely announcing thefianceset byKakka

Nobody knows who thefiancebefore

Thereforethe audience are imagining two cases in this situation.

Case 1: Im Misuzusfianceand this performance is to show me off

Case 2: Misuzus going againstKakkaswilland she tried to make it an established fact that she has a lover other than herfiance

ButCase 1 cant be true.

There must be nobody among the spectators think that Im Misuzusfiance

Im not someone who has a good blood lineage that suitsKakkaseyes

Im stupidjust a while ago, I did an act that disturbed the place

Among the people in this hallIm someone who didnt follow the rule of the upper class people.

Such a dangerous and stupid mantheres no way KouzukiKakkawould entrust his treasured granddaughter to him.

Besides.

If Misuzusfianceis in this placehes supposed to be among the elite young menKakkaeducates personally.

Actuallythe truefianceShiba Takahiko is in there.

W-w-w-w-w-w-whats going on?!

A shout coming from the second floor seats.

The handsome boy with an intellectual looking glasses is stunned.

Yupas expected, elite people are weak to sudden accidents.

Hes named as Misuzusfiance he must be thinking that hes already a life winner by 20 years old.

Sorry but,

Misuzus mine.

Ill never give her to you.

I embraced Misuzu strongly.

The hall remains silent.

KouzukiKakkais looking down at us expressionlessly.

Nobody would react without knowing howKakkawill move.

Far from booing or making a fusseveryones just paying attention toKakkaholding their breath.

Minaho-neesan tootheyre not moving.

If its discovered that Im a member ofKuromorihereit would be bad

Megu and Mana are just silently watching the stage.

Then.

Clapa sound of applause.

Its not from the audience seat.

The sound can be heard from the stage side.

Ruriko-san who just finished her turn appeared on the stage.

Shes smiling

Shes applauding Misuzu and me

FollowingYoshiko-san.

The clapping sound became two.

After thatfrom the audience seat as well.

Its Nei-san.

The world doesnt know that Nei-sans inKuromorishes applauding us with a full smile on her face.

Joining the applauseMegu, Mana, and Michi.

Margo-san too.

Yukinos looking at us with a stunned expression.

The other spectators are puzzled.

Ruriko-san walked towards us without hesitation.

Rurikos impressed by Misuzu-oneesamas courage

She told Misuzu.

I

Misuzu

Yes, Danna-sama

Misuzu looks up.

Can you share your flower with Ruriko-san?

When it comes to this

What I want to doNo, I thought Id do everything that I should do

Misuzu noticed my aim right away.

YesDanna-sama

Smilingshe presented the bouquet of roses to me

I pulled out a flower from that.

Ruriko-sanhere

I offered a rose to Ruriko-san in front of the big crowd.

UhmMe too?

Ruriko-sans surprised.

Ruriko-san practiced really hardso you can dance on this stage today, didnt you?

I said clearly.

The elementary school girls got flowers from practicing hardI think it would be strange if Ruriko-san doesnt get any flower from anyone

Misuzu follows up.

Misuzu also pulled one flower

Please take one from me too

Ruriko-san.

She received the two flowers from Misuzu and me.

Its my first time in my life accepting flowers like this

Ruriko-san smiles.

Thank you very much. Onee-samaOnii-sama!

Ruriko-san called meOnii-samain front of the audience

KouzukiKakkasgranddaughtersthe successors of Kouzuki house.

The daughter of the eldest sonRuriko-san.

The daughter of the second sonMisuzu.

There are no other successors of Kouzuki house.

The two granddaughters who pretended to be fighting for succession because ofKakkais getting along well.

Ruriko-san has also shown and accepted me as Misuzus lover.

The ripple of unrest spreads in the theater.

Clap clap clap clap.

An applause occurs once again.

It wasKakka

Kakkasclapping at us

His face is still expressionless.

Perhapshes violently angry at Misuzu and me.

Butfor him to applause here

Kakkais thinking that he has to show the depth of his tolerance.

The elite people aroundKakkaalso joins in the applause.

As expected, Shiba Takahikos not joining in.

Everyones making a sour face.

For them, Im an outrageous outlaw.

This man is making a move on Misuzu and Ruriko-san.

Normally, its an act absolutely unacceptable for a man with a status like me

Butjust to smooth this atmosphere

In order to not be crushed byKakkaand Kouzuki housethey reluctantly clap their hands.

That applause continued to the percent of the people in the venue.

A mindless applause happens just to follow Kouzuki house.

A percent of them are dumbfounded

The remaining people pretended they didnt see anything or think about the future.

This is the adultsthe world of the upper-class?

In that situationonly Nei-san and Megu and girls are continuing their sincere applause.

Onii-sama, you really are a courageous one

Ruriko-san said while looking at the two roses

Its notRuriko-san. Its not courage

Misuzu tells Ruriko-san.

This is love

Looking at her own bouquetMisuzu speaks.

Ruriko-san shows a?face

Please return soon. The program will be hindered if you stay here

Yoshiko-san tells us

RightManami-san and the headmaster has to dance

Unyoure right

I tried to get off the stage in a hurry.

ButMisuzu doesnt let go of my hand.

Danna-samadont go there

I-I see

It would be bad if I return back to the audience.

The spectators will notice Megu and others

Itll become impossible to join back with Minaho-neesan.,

Lets go to the side together

Got it

Misuzu pulled my hand and we went to the stage side.

Ruriko-san and Yoshiko-san too

After we left, the stage assistants prepare for the next dance in panic.

The next dancerthe granddaughter of the headmaster, Manami-sans already in standby.

Im sorry, Manami-sanIve disturbed the atmosphere

Misuzu apologizes to Manami-san.

Its okayplease dont mind it

Even though its her turnManami-san smiled at us with a soft expression.

Rather than thatIm moved. Your beloved has come and you jumped on his chest. I envy you. Misuzu-san, please be happy!

Manami-san?

Manami also cant decide her own marriage partner on her own

I see. Her too.

Shes forced to marry against her will for the sake of Konpeki school?

Dont assume that it is your fate

Misuzu said.

Ive always thought of the same thing. That I have no choice but to live in the condition set by my Grandfather But, Im mistaken

Misuzus seriousness is being conveyed to Manami-san.

On the side, Ruriko-san is listening to the conversation of the two.

ThenI cant be happy

Misuzus happiness.

Even if the house is peacefulItheres no meaning if Im not happy. We are all born to be happy after all

Misuzu.

Thereforelove and courage. If you have to se two, no matter what happens, youll be able to live happily!

Manami-sans body trembles.

Youre right, Misuzu-sanI must not just arbitrarily decide that the its inevitable because its my fate

Manami-san smiles.

Love and courage to be happyManami has learned something. Thank you very much

Manami-san shows a refreshed lookRuriko-sans face isnt clear.

Manami-sanplease

The stage assistant talks to Manami-san.

YesIm coming right away!

Manami-san turned back to Misuzu and Ruriko-san.

Im goingManami will dance with her best. With love and courage!

ThenManami-san heads to the stage.

We watch Manami-sans dance from the stage side.

Theneverything has gone away.

At the moment she started dancingshe grasped the hear of the audience.

After thirty secondseveryones concentrated on Manami-sans dance.

Nobodys thinking about Misuzu and me anymore.

Nothey cant think.

The dance of the future headis on a completely different level from the disciples of the class.

Until earlier, I thought that I can see the persons nature by watching their dance.

Every Japanese traditional dance has its own story.

The dancer is playing the character in the story.

Even though they should be dancing as someone not themselves

For some reason, you could see through the dancer.

Yoshiko-sans danceand the current Yoshiko-san

Ruriko-san and the current Ruriko-san

Misuzus dance and the current Misuzus mind and body

Theyre exposed

The more they performas if taking of their clothing piece by piece

The mind and body of the dancer has become naked.

As for Misuzus danceI see a naked Misuzu.

ThereforeI thought that shes expressing her naked mind and body.

Butlooking at Manami-sans dance

That thought of mine is a mistake.

Our dance only passes as an amateurs practice

Misuzu mutters.

Manami-san will become a first class Japanese dancer

Manami-san on the stage.

Shes completely nude at once

After revealing Manami-sans nature

She has dressed as the person in the story expressed by dancing.

Everyones wearingclotheson top of their true nature

Misuzu said.

On their naked selfthey wear clothes that wouldmake them dominate sociallyorId like to look good in front of everyoneso they wearclothesto hide their heart. Dressing up that wayits our usual appearance of concealing our true self

Un

When trying to express somethingthe fakeclothesget in the way. Wearing those clothes for your daily life, you become a creature that must act ones expression on top of wearingclothes But, just by wearing ityou cant express yourself freely anymore

While Manamis dancing seriouslyRuriko-sans also listening to Misuzus talk.

Thereforethe headmaster told usWhen youre dancing, you must release your mind and body first. You should take off all of the fake clothing you usually wear

You can see it well when youre watching from the stage side.

Manami-sans completely holding the atmosphere of the theater.

Manami-sansQiand all of the audience have theirQiconcentrate and matches with Manami-san.

The weight of the stage is equal to the weigh of the audience.

The dance of the girl swallows hearts of this many people.

Were still inexperiencedour hands are already filled by just taking it off. But, Manami-sans a genuine dancershe can take everything off, get nakedand wear the clothesof the person she has to act!

Thats right.

The dancing Manami-san right now cant be seen as Manami-san at all.

I can only think of her as a completely different person from the one we talked to just a while ago.

Noshes not a girl living in the modern day Japan

The story of the danceis a woman living in the ancient era.

A very attractive person from the first time you see her.

Its not Manami-sanits a charming woman dancing on the stage.

I also want to dance like that

Ruriko-san said

I want to becomenot myself

Oh

As expected

Shes suffering from the life forced to be the daughter of Kouzuki house.

Just like the former Misuzu

It depends on Ruriko-san

Misuzu said.

I have changed. Nonothing has essentially changed. I have taken off my falseclothingand Danna-sama has accepted the naked Misuzu

Misuzu saidRuriko-san turns around

Im always naked in front of Danna-sama. It feels very pleasant. I wont let go!

Misuzu cuddles to me.

AndDanna-sama as well. Danna-sama is someone whos always naked in front of anyone at anytime. I love that part of him!

Misuzu rubs her cheeks on my chest.

Ruriko-san didnt reply

Her face shows shes thinking

After that, she returned her eyes to Manami-sans dance

Manami-sans expressive dance that goes beyond space and time continues

Before long.

Just like the flow of water

Without any stagnationManami-sans dance ended.

At the moment Manami-san bows to give thanks

The hall was filled with thunderous applause.

Un

The event with Misuzu and me was completely blown away.

Manami-sans has small children bringing her bouquet.

Since young men didnt comeshes on the same situation as Misuzu and Ruriko-san, shes not allowed to freely mingle with men.

Holding the bouquet, Manami-san once again thanked the audience.

A big applause happens in the theater again.

Pushed by the cheersManami-san comes back to the stage side.

That was wonderfulManami-san

Misuzu praises Manami-san

Its love and courageMisuzu-sans words has cut off something

She said and laughed

You danced carefree more than usual. It was a good dance but dont be conceited

Turning back tot he voiceThe headmaster of Konpeki school, Konpeki Nadeshiko-sensei stands wearing her costume.

Right, for the conclusion of todays event

The head will be dancing after this

Yesgrandmother

Manami-san lowers her head to her grandmother

Nadeshiko-sensei. Im very sorry for making a fuss

Misuzu apologizes to the headmaster.

Mydid anything happen?

Nadeshiko-sensei plays dumb

I might not be able to attend the class anymore

Misuzu

Shes prepared to be chased out of Kouzuki house after invokingKakkaswrath

I hold Misuzus hand softly

Thank you for everything up until now. I wont forget Senseis kindness

Misuzus not thinking about the possibility that Ill be forcibly separated from her byKakka

Whatever happensI know that she intends to be by my side.

Nadeshiko-sensei

Misuzu-santhe wafukus kimono is structured to envelop the human body, isnt it?

Yes?

Misuzus puzzled from the sudden words of the headmaster.

When dancing, the dancer gets distracted by the state of their bodies butthe guests can only see the body line of the dancer wearing the Kimono

The headmaster smiles.

Thereforetry to devise and dance showing the kimono line clearly. Thenconcentrate on the thumb of your foot when turning. Think of it as an axis

Nadeshiko-sensei

Theres no need to stoplets see. Suppose that happens, you can pay for the tuition when you succeed in life. From now on, come to practice like usual. You have danced so much already, it would be a waste to stop

Nadeshiko-sensei said.

T-Thank you very much

Misuzus moved

Ruriko-san, Yoshiko-sanManami-san too

Youwhats your name?

The headmaster looks at me.

Kuromori

I have no choice but to answer that

Please help Misuzu-san okay

Yes, Ill make her happy!

At that momentit seems that setting the stage has finished.

ThenIll be going

Watching the young disciplesNadeshiko-sensei heads to the stage