Fuahahahahahahaha!

SuddenlyKakkalaughs out.

The head of one of the Japans leading names, an elderly with powerlaughs at me and his granddaughter.

Interestingvery interesting. Just how far are you going to betray my expectations!

Kakkahis voice and mouth seem to be happy but his eyes are sharp.

Hes angry.

A human whos laughing when angry is scary.

Takahiko-kun

Kakkacalls the elite young man hes educating directly.

Y-YesKakka

TimidlyShiba Takahiko turned to the charismatic old man.

Im sorrybut please give up on Misuzu

Shiba Takahiko

Butthen what about me? W-Whats going to happen to me?

Coming this farShiba Takahikos only interested in himself.

Chose a suitable woman for you. Therefore, forget about Misuzu

Kakkaseyes pierce through Shiba Takahikos mind.

I think its better not to be involved with Misuzu any further. If you marry Misuzu as isyou will be in an disadvantageous spot in the Kouzuki group

Thats in short

Kakkasgoing to impose a penalty on Misuzu?!

Or

You dont want to marry such a shameless woman who has been defiled by another man already?! Dont you think that this lady over there is a disgrace to Kouzuki house?

Kakkasmiles maliciously.

Far from punishing MisuzuKakkasgoing to expel Misuzu from Kouzuki house?

Either wayif he marries Misuzu whos abandoned byKakka, he wont have success in Kouzuki group.

Ratherbeing Misuzus husband would become a hindrance

U-UnderstoodI-If thats the case. I will leave everything toKakka

Shiba Takahiko acceptsKakkasproposal easily.

In the endthis man doesnt see Misuzu as anything but a tool to becoming a relative of the Kouzuki house

Its my fault to raise such a delinquent girl like Misuzu. Im very sorry

Nothats not, Kakka

Thereforeif Takahiko-kun finds a daughter of a house you find interest in then you can talk to me

Kakkasmiles

IfKakkacreates the engagement directlyany house under Kouzuki house cant refuse.

T-Thank you very much!

Knowing that hell be given a special favorShiba Takahikos face brightens.

Ohis there a girl youre interested in?

Kakkaasks, Shiba Takahiko

UhmKakkawell you see, for exampleRuriko-san, would that be okay?

Shiba Takahiko shows a grin.

Ruriko-san got frightened from what he said.

I-I

Next momentKakkamakes an angry face

You should know your limits!

HaUhm, Im very sorry!

Shiba Takahikos surprised fromKakkassudden boiling of anger.

Ruriko is the eldest daughter of Kouzuki family! Shes the legitimate successor of Kouzuki family! Theres no reason for an outsiders son like you to be married to her! What blasphemy for a subject!!

I-Im very sorry, I-I was impolite!!

Shiba Takahiko gets off from the chair and kneels on the floor!

Im sorry! Im sorry! Im very sorry!

Rubbing his forehead on the carpet on the floorShiba Takahiko desperately apologizes.

Enough! You can retireIm disappointed in you! I never thought that you forgot who you are that much!

Kakkaforcibly holds back his anger

AnywayIm cancelling your engagement with Misuzu. Fortunately, this matter hasnt been leaked outside so theres no problem in cancelling the engagement. I will talk to your father myselfokay?

Y-Yes

Thenreturn to the room and wait with your friends. I will forget about your disrespectful remark just now. I expect you to study morevery well

Yes. Kakka

Shiba Takahiko drops crestfallen.

What are you doing?!Im telling you to get out of this room!

Yesright away

Limply, Shiba Takahiko stands up then heads to the door leading outside.

Continue your loyalty to Kouzuki house from now on. Thats your way to live

Kakkatold Shiba Takahiko.

I-Ill keep that in mind. E-Excuse me!

Shiba Takahiko opens the door and went out

His whole bodys tremblingand his waist is limp.

Its an unstable footstep you can only see as running away.

Thud.

When the door closesMisuzu asks me.

Danna-samawhats your evaluation with that person?

Eh?

My evaluation?

Anything will doplease tell me what you think about Takahiko-san

I

I cant trust someone who saysIm making efforts

I gave my honest impressions.

What do you mean?

Thats because theyre not making any effort

My bad memories from before revives.

My mothers like that. Im making so much effortIm always working so hardA nature where she just screams to anyone

AhI dont want to remember this.

Butit cant be helped.

My mother owns two storeswell, it might be hard for a woman to be the owner buttheeffortmy mother speaks about isA complaint came from the guestorThe workers job is badorthe part timers arent gathering as scheduledshell complain to the management of the shopthen its natural for the management for them to resolve them one by onethats noteffortat all Its the job she chose

As I thoughtI hate her.

As the ownershe insists thework she has to doaseffort

Then she finds it hard to deal with itshe never did anything as a wife, as a mother

She never tried to fulfil her role in the familythat woman just continued to blame me, my father, and grandma

That persons the same. Hes the one who decided that hell reach the top on the Kouzuki group? Then, its normal that you should work hard for your dreams. And yet, he shouldnt be saying thatIm making so much effort!

Thats what I think.

I hate those kind of peopleI never trust them

Misuzu

I agree with you Danna-sama!

Then, she smiled

Since when have you thought of that?

Kakkaasks me.

Since when?

Uhmperhaps ever since I met Minaho-neesan and Katsuko-nee

Yeahthats right.

Minaho-neesan, Katsuko-nee, Margo-saneven though theres thingsthey have to dothey never complain. Always smilingthey deal with it without saying a complaint. Everyone understands. If its something that must be done then they wont say its troublesome

I learned by looking at the back of myelder sisters

Hmmtrue, the girls over there are hardworking

Kakkalooks at meno, hes looking down at me.

Hes trying to analyze what kind of human am Ia cold, sharp glance

Grandfatherwhy did you make such a fragile person myfiance?

Misuzu asks her grandfather.

What do you think?

The grandfather answered the question with another.

Takahiko-sans fatherShiba-san has grown greatly over the last few years on the division in Kouzuki group hes in charged with, he currently holds a huge influence in the current group. In any case, he may be the top of the management team of the corporate group. ThereforeI can understand the story why Shiba-sans son and a daughter of Kouzuki clanme would be married

Whatyou already know the reason

Kakkasnorts

Takahiko-sans fatherShiba Okitachi-kun is a competent person. Ive never met such a talented person in my entrepreneur life. Though his son is a little unreliable as you can seeif we leave it to him then Kouzuki group would be at peace. Therefore, your engagement with Takahiko-kun was necessary

Kakkapurposely speaks in past tense.

Because of Misuzu and methatengagementis broken, and its said to be serious damage.

ButShiba-san isnt from a distinguished family. Shiba-san has succeeded his position with his own power. For Kouzuki house, hes a newbiea outsider vassal. People who came from Kouzuki family, branch family lineage will never like him

Misuzu said.

If Takahiko-san and I got marriedShiba-sans power will be strengthened, and itll become a full war against the old-fashioned lineage. Kouzuki group will be split into two.

Kakkadoesnt answer.

Hes just looking at Misuzu with a grumpy face.

Alsotheres a rumor that Shiba-sans ambitious. He cant continue enduring as the vassal of Kouzuki house

Kakkainterrupts

I dont care about the results. Either way, I will be dead when the conflict occurs. NoEveryones waiting for me to die. Theyre thinking that they shouldnt stir a conflict in the house while Im still healthy

Kakkasbad temper grows stronger.

Seki-san and Fujimiya-san on the side feels restless.

They seem to have not seen such displeasure.

Do you know what will happen after my death? The living group will be destroying, killing each other

Is thatKakkasreal intent?

Understood, I!

SuddenlyRuriko-san opens her mouth.

IN shortgrandfather is giving us atrial? We would be saving Kouzuki houses predicament with our own hands!

Err

Theres that in a sense but

This old mans behavior feels more reckless.

I dont want do do suchtrial

Misuzu tells her grandfather.

What grandfathers doing is only increasing the trouble for the next generation. I dont want to have such pointless hardships. I dont want to exhaust my important lifetime just to restore the human relations and the trust grandfather had broken!

Misuzu.

I want to be happy. I want to spend my time being happy with Danna-sama. I dont want to waste my time on such a stupid thing!

Misuzu andKakkaglares at each other

Thenget out of Kouzuki house

Kakkaanswers.

Yes understood

Misuzu responds immediatelyRuriko-san

Misuzu-oneesamawhat have you done!

Misuzu turns to Ruriko-san

Its fineI was ready for this long ago

Though she say thatMisuzus body is trembling.

I hold her hand tightly.

Misuzu grasps it back strongly

Kouzuki houseand Kouzuki group is mine. Ive raised it and made it big. Its mine so Im free to overturn it and break it

Kakkalooks down on Misuzu coldly.

Butyoure going against my will. Thats inexcusableMisuzu!

Misuzus trembling stopped.

ThereforeI will leave Kouzuki house. Grandfather can keep playing in his own little world

Misuzu retaliate calmly.

What will you do after leaving Kouzuki house? How would you live? You wont be able to continue school

Misuzu

I will be depending on Kuromori Minaho for a while

Minaho-neesan?

Kakkalaugh.

The owner of a prostitution organization!? Its easy for me to put pressure on Minaho-kun and make theKuromoriunable to stand by themselves you know? If its with my power

This is bad.

Misuzus going to bother Minaho-neesan andKuromori

Nagisa gently whispers to my worried ears.

Itll be fineso make a calm face!

Eh!?

Youre aManarent you? Believe us!

Nagisa smiles.

Ungot it.

I also prepare myself.

Grandfather is someone who doesnt understand anything

Misuzu tells her grandfather

What do you mean?

Kuromori Minaho is determined and strong

Minaho-neesan

Ive understood it from Kuromori-sans actions these past few days. Even if grandfather uses all of his powerKuromori will never be crushed. If you rampage so much then well just flee of the country for a while. Perhaps, Kuromori-san has already pooled money overseas that even grandfather cant discover

UnMinaho-neesan should have done that much.

But before that, Ill use the power of the state and arrest Minaho-kun. I wont let you leave the country

Kakkaopens a card in his hand.

If grandfather moves the police officialsthen we will take action. You dont seem to understand even though youre watching Shirasaka familys incidentKuromori-sans judgement and ability to get things done is wonderful

Unif its Minaho-neesan.

She can move the public opinion over the internet.

She can manipulate the media.

We can escape overseas in the middle of the disorder.

The, I will use the underground power as well. Wherever you try to escapeKouzuki security service people will chase you

Kakkaopens his next card.

Fatherwe have Margo-sanMichi as well. Well be able to repel whoever you send

Misuzu says so butif a number of people on the same group as Seki-san and Fujimiya-san follows

On the contrary, if Kudou papa is the one to chasethen weve got no chance of winning.

Ufufufuspeaking of which, Misuzu doesnt know

Nagisa smiles.

Kouzuki-sama, have you forgotten? Kyouko-san is our ally!

Nagisa laughs atKakka

Kyoukois a woman I sent over. Her being on your side is

Kakkasays in panic but

Kyouko-san is our ally! Right, Mao!

Un. Mao loves Kyouko-chan!

Mao-chan happily shouts when she heard Kyouko-sans name.

Kyouko-san, no way

Fujimiya-san mutters.

Yesif I sayKyouko Messeryoull know right away, dont you?

Fujimiya-san and Seki-san are in shock from Nagisas smile.

Kyouko Dothnomechey

Shes a leader of a Brazilian underground organization isnt she?

No, the whole worlds underground organization cooperates with her

If its overseasKouzuki security services power wont be able to reach

The two top elite responds this much just after hearing her name

Kyouko-sans really an amazing person

Well, theres no actual need for Kyouko-sans help thought. Minaho-san doesnt even need to flee abroad!

Nagisa looks at us with a smile

You can just come to my house with Misuzu!

Nagisa?

Our shop still have vacant roomsyou can stay there and go to school. Youll help out with the shop too. Also, Misuzu will do housework. I will be training her the general things

Noyou see

Kakkahas such a tremendous power

Its a power that Minaho-neesan must think of fleeing abroad andKuromorican be instantly killed

Nagisas flower shop would be gone in a blink of an eye

Kouzuki-samatheres no way you would try to crush my flower shop, would you?

You wont, right?! Ihihihhi!

Mago-chan covers Nagisas words.

In the theater a while ago, I know it very well butit seems that my old fans love me. If everKakkatries to destroy my shopwhat would everyone do?

I see

Kuromoriis an illegal criminal organization

IfKakkaapplied pressurethen we wont be able to maintain our internal activities.

Thats why we have to run away overseas.

But.

Nagisa now is a retired prostitute, shes now just a florist.

If he applies pressure to a commoner Nagisa whos working hared raising her small daughter

Nagisas old guests wont stay silent.

Everyone might not be as powerful asKakkabut

They have decent power in political and business circles.

If they become a groupKakkawont be able to ignore it.

Besides, Im a talkative womanI might tell everyone that Kouzuki-sama has driven Misuzu out of the house and treated her badly!

With thisKakkawont be able to make a sound.

For the time being, if we run to Nagisas housethenKakkawont be able to intervene

In case of Misuzus school, she can just transfer to Minaho-sans school. Katsukos a director so theres no problem

Nagisa continues to talk.

I can secure your safety at the time of going and leaving school

Michi said naturally.

Right, of course, Margo-chan and Kyouko-san will also help out!

Misuzu looks at her grandfather.

I will live thanks to everyones help. Goodbye, grandfather

W-WaitMisuzu-oneesama! You should discuss this further with grandfather!

Ruriko-san tries to detain her but

No. I think that father wont understand whaever I say. Dont worryItll only take a while. Lets seewait for ten years. Ruriko-san

Misuzu tells her beautiful younger cousin.

Ten years?

Ruriko-san doesnt understand what it means.

Yes. Today, grandfather has expelled me from Kouzuki housenothing will change in my life plan. Itll only be delayed for ten years

Misuzu?

What do you mean?

The silent old man asks

I will advance to Tokyo University. Then, Ill follow my father as a national government employeepass the senior examination and become a high class bureaucrat. Then, Ill make connections with the political and business world. Ill show that I can crawl up with my own strength. Even if Im chased by Kouzuki house, it wont be any hindrance

Misuzus eyes are filled with strength.

Trueshe doesnt need Kouzuki houses name to go to Tokyo University.

Even when taking examination as a government official

In ten yearsGrandfather will be 92. Even if hes alive, he wont be the front of the management. At that timeIf I stand out as a competent person of the government, Kouzuki house will be the one to approach me

UnwhenKakkasprestige wanes down

Kouzuki house will try to accept Misuzu again.

I will do my best so I can become that

Misuzu smiles at Ruriko-san.

Thereforewell be apart for ten years. Im sure that I will be back!

Misuzu approaches Ruriko-san.

Misuzu-oneesama!

Ruriko-san!

The two embrace each other.

Im not someone strong like Misuzu-oneesama

Ruriko-san says saldy.

Thats why Im sure to marry the man grandfather choses, I think that I will live as that person says. Eventually, even if a conflict occurs in Kouzuki houseI wont be able to do anythingI cant do anything!

Are you choosing that kind of life?

Misuzu asks.

I!

Ruriko-san, if youre accepting such life from the bottom of your heart then I wont say anything. But, if you hate that life

If I hate it?

Ruriko-sans frantic eyes look up at Misuzu.

Rebel1

Against grandfather?

Misuzu laughs

Noagainst your own weak mind thats swept away by the fate!

Onee-sama

Ruriko-san hangs her head.

Now, our talk withKakkahas ended so lets go! Minaho-sans waiting

Nagisa smiles.

Un, lets go!

Mao-chans energetic

Yoshiko-san, please take care of Ruriko-san

Misuzu entrusts Ruriko-san to Yoshiko-san

Theres no need to answer immediately butplease think about what I just said

Thenshe turned to her granfather

Then, grandfather

She smiles refreshed.

Farewell!

Misuzu

Lets go, Danna-sama

No

Is this okay?

Misuzu andKakkawill part like this.

Leaving Ruriko-san behind

Then

Wait

Kakkaspeaks with a sharp voice.

What is it? Kouzuki-sama?

Misuzu calls her grandfatherKouzuki-sama

Youre not banished by me but you chose to leave the house by yourself

Yes. It is as you say

Misuzu glares at her grandfather strongly

Thenleave everything thats given by Kouzuki house to you!

Does that maen?

Take off everything youre wearing from this room and leave naked!!!

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