Shou-oneesama is used as Grandfather’s companion, so she’ll be okay. She can judge on the proper amount of alcohol she could drink. But, Reika-oneesama hardly has any experience in it, so she’s not drinking a single drop
Right now, Rei-chan’s on a lower position than Shou-oneesan.
Naturally, in case they’re attacked, Rei-chan has to take the initiative in fights. Shou-oneesan’s only giving instructions. But, they came here by car, didn’t they? Is it okay to drink?
I ask.
There are other guards from Kouzuki security service, so it won’t be a problem to have someone take care of driving
Ah, I see.
How’s Sensei?
Nei asks worriedly.
She seems a bit tense, it’s a rare case, isn’t it?
Yeah.
Minaho-neesan is in a place out of her control. She’s with two guards of Kouzuki security service. If it’s just Rei-chan, then Minaho-neesan won’t easily be intimidated. Shou-oneesan, not a chance. She’s an adult. Right now they’re exchanging opinions on the money exchange and the future of the world affairs
Oh, they can’t find a topic, so they went with that.
That’s better for Sensei. Look, if she accompanies us, she’ll only talk as the Onee-san. Kyouko-san’s right, Sensei needs to have friends of the same age But, Minaho-neesan and Shou-oneesan have four years difference, right? Is that still the same age?
I ask.
Shou-oneesama has experience in studying abroad, I think there’s no problem, she’s also taking the most important role among the top-elites which is Grandfather’s bodyguard, so I don’t think there’s a problem
Misuzu said.
I see. She’s always beside Jii-chan so she can deal with Minaho-neesan well. She knows both the surface and underground that well. It’s okay. She can forget about Kuromori and Shirasaka Sousuke tonight and just drink it out
Nei said.
If this goes on, she’ll just boil down. Sensei
Yeah.
If she stays in the mansion right now. It’s not well for Minaho-neesan’s spirit. Okay, we have tea prepared
Ruriko and Michi come in with a tray of tea.
Oh, you made Japanese Tea?
Misuzu looks at the cup and teacup at the tray surprised.
I thought of preparing black tea, but. I’m sorry, Misuzu-sama
Michi apologizes.
I thought that it should be Japanese tea Either way is okay, thank you two
I thank the two beauties.
Ruriruri, may attention when pouring from the teapot to the teacup
Michi begins her lecture after lowering the tray to the table.
Wow, that’s some fine details. Ruriko’s listening earnestly. If you pour it little by little to each bowl, the concentration of the tea won’t change as you pour
I see
I didn’t know that. Then.
Rurururururururu!
The phone in the room rings.
Misuzu goes to the telephone and checks the display. My, it’s Grandfather!
Jii-chan.
Hello, it’s Misuzu
Misuzu answers the call.
Yes, Grandfather, they’re here, but.
Misuzu looks at me.
Yes, I understand
Misuzu pushes a switch in the phone
Then. Can you hear me?
Jii-chan’s voice comes from the phone.
Misuzu pushed the switch to the external speaker? Yes, Grandfather
Misuzu speaks to the receiver.
Oh, we all can hear Jii-chan’s voice, but. Jii-chan can only hear Misuzu’s voice from the receiver. The people inside are, Misuzu, Ruriko, the boy, and? Nei-oneesama and Michi Oh, the girl with big breasts?
Nei.
What’s with that? I’m not a woman with only big breasts! Grandfather, did you hear that? Oh, sorry, that’s a slip of the tongue. I’m sorry
Jii-chan apologizes.
I didn’t have any business with my call. Seki-kun has already reported that she’ll be using the room next to yours
Minaho-neesan and Shou-oneesan are in the room next to Misuzu’s condo, which belongs to Jii-chan.
As Jii-chan’s subordinate, Shou-oneesan probably contacted him to obtain permission to use. I’m very sorry. I gave them permission beforehand
Misuzu apologizes to Misuzu.
No, I don’t mind. I gave Misuzu authority to manage that room. I’m not angry over such a trivial thing
Jii-chan said.
However, I’d like to ask those in here, can the boy hear what I say?
Me?
Yes, he’s listening, Grandfather
Misuzu looks at me and reports to her Grandfather.
I see, then there’s one thing I’d like to say to the boy Shall I have him take the phone?
Misuzu asks.
No, there’s no need to call him, let him stay where he is
Does that mean?
He doesn’t want to tell just me but tell it to Misuzu and Ruriko too? Well, how should I say it, right. I’ve heard this from Yazawa before.
Jii-chan speaks.
When something suddenly happens while driving a car, for example, someone jumps out when you suddenly steer the wheel
What is this about?
At the moment, you must not look at the telephone pole or guardrails. It seems that humans have a habit of going to the direction on something fundamental they see. In other words, if you look at a telephone pole or guardrail, then you’d crash
O-Okay?
Therefore, whenever something goes wrong, you must practice looking at a precise direction to avoid crisis
Jii-chan, what do you want to say?
On the other hand, don’t look at the wrong direction. When you look at it, you will head in that direction. Avoid the dark path, always turn your eyes to the bright side. If you do that, you can positively progress towards the brighter future
That means.
Advance to where the light is glowing, isn’t it?
Misuzu said.
Well, that’s it
Jii-chan’s voice is bright, but there’s no vigor.
Oh, I see. Jii-chan’s persuading himself. I didn’t know that Grandfather likes Tolstoy
Misuzu said.
Is that so? I think I’ve been thinking about Tolstoy recently Grandfather. You won’t be like Tolstoy, would you?
Huh?
If I recall, Tolstoy died at age 82
It’s the same age as Jii-chan’s?
Right now, I can’t do such unreasonable things
Jii-chan’s voice is calm.
Tolstoy ran away from home in his last years. He’s ashamed of living a wealthy life when there’s a lot of people suffering from poverty, after a week of his escape, he was found dead at a small railway station.
Ruriko whispers an explanation to me.
Could it be suicide? No, it was pneumonia, but at age 82, him running away from his home at Russia in winter is nearly suicide
That Tolstoy is killing himself?
However, I think that his death isn’t bad. Tolstoy left home with only one servant, I’m also accompanied by my secretary
Secretary, that female secretary? The one Katsuko-nee trained?
Is he planning to escape with that lady and die somewhere hidden on their trip? Don’t give me that bullshit! Misuzu, give me the phone!
I snatch away the receiver from Misuzu.
Ah, hello, it’s me Jii-chan!
I shout.
How about you Jii-chan look first at the bright direction before speaking so proudly to me?
I.
It’s not all bad things that happen when you’re alive! You’re right Don’t say that! Get yourself together! What would happen to Misuzu and Ruriko if Jii-chan’s gone? Don’t those girls have you?
Goddammit!
Jii-chan weren’t you their Grandfather? I can’t replace their grandfather! You’re their only Jii-chan! Grandfathers die ahead of them Then don’t die right now! You are stingy!
Argh!
Sorry Jii-chan but I’m going to do a lot of lewd things with Misuzu and Ruriko later Yeah, I won’t interfere. Sorry That’s not it! Jii-chan, worry a lot over there. I’m going to fuck their brains out! Get frustrated about that! Stomp your feet from the frustration! What are you talking about! Oh, if you want then call all of your Kouzuki security service’s guards and have them visit us! I’m going to do something amazing either way! I’ll make sure that Jii-chan would nosebleed if you see it! Wait, hey!