This isn’t a formal party either. It’s just my house. It’s within my privilege to drink tea wherever I please as it is my house. I came here because I was having a conversation with Kuromori-kun, and you were here, that’s all. It’s within my freedom whether I greet or not my granddaughter’s friends
Jii-chan owns this house, and he’s also the head of Kouzuki clan. He looks down on all the young ladies in here.
Jii-chan can be friendly with their Grandfathers or parents. Still, the young ladies were only guests invited by Misuzu and Ruriko.
It’s Jii-chan’s decision on how to deal with the guests of his granddaughters.
Therefore, Jii-chan didn’t greet the girls, saying, Everyone, thank you for coming today.
He didn’t come here just to greet the young ladies.
He didn’t even come in while giving a slight nod to not be rude with them, he came, while still talking to me.
Do you not understand my position, do you?
Then, Jii-chan is a man of power.
Those who think that they can bow their heads thoughtlessly and speak to Jii-chan like they’re intimate aren’t allowed.
The gathering today is only for the young ladies in Misuzu’s school who has a personal bodyguard.
If Jii-chan were to have a good conversation with all these ladies, how would the other clan see that?
Misunderstandings must be avoided.
I came here to show up. I think that alone is enough for your gratitude
Jii-chan looked at Mariko-san.
When you come home, tell your grandfather that I showed up on a party Misuzu and Ruriko hosted. Torii-kun would be surprised
Shiba-san’s the one managing the Kouzuki group now, but still, Jii-chan is a busy man.
He’s busy, and yet, he still came to watch his granddaughter’s situation.
If the ladies deliver that to their parents and grandparents, it will send a message that Jii-chan loves his granddaughters.
Therefore, just from showing up, Jii-chan showed it all.
On top of that, Jii-chan doesn’t need to greet all the young ladies in here.
Despite that.
Torii Mariko-san was unable to read the situation and presented herself before Jii-chan.
If Torii-kun were to know that you tried to call out to me, he would be perplexed. He will surely scold you. No, if it’s him, he would call me to apologize. And that is just another trouble for me. If I recall, he has a weak heart. You shouldn’t make your Grandfather worry too much
Jii-chan speaks kindly, but it’s cold.
i’m very sorry
Mariko-san bowed her head and tries to return to her seat.
No, wait
Jii-chan called her.
yes? what about me? Is there anyone else? Also
Jii-chan looked at the girl who warned Mariko-san.
You, the lass who called out to her. Yes, you
The girl wearing a wine-red dress?
The mature lady stands up.
Do you have business with me? Yes, I will be leaving now. Could you come here and accompany Kuromori-kun?
Huh? Me?
grandfather?
Misuzu’s surprised too.
Jii-chan.
You don’t mind, do you? I think this lady is suited as a sample to show Kuromori-kun how the high-class ladies behave? If that is alright with you.
The girl wearing a wine red dress bows her head.
What is your name? Kanou Sakurako
The red dress lady named herself.
Oh, Kanou-kun’s daughter? I see. You do have the looks of your mother Yes, Kakka Hmm. Well, I’m giving you my best regards. Torii-kun’s daughter, too, will you? yes.
Mariko-san bows her head.
Now then, I will be heading out. Misuzu, make sure your guests have fun. Kuromori-kun as well Yes, Grandfather
Jii-chan tries to leave with Ootoku-san following him, then.
please wait!
Huh?
The girl wearing a white dress, sitting on the edge of Ruriko’s table, stands up.
Arisu, stop it!
A girl that seems to be the big sister, wearing the same white dress, stops the middle-school girl, but.
But, Onee-sama!
The girl called Arisu shouts at Jii-chan.
pleased to meet you! i’m Kurama Arisu!
Jii-chan just talked about prohibiting direct greetings at him, and yet.
And this is my big sister! Kurama Misato ! i’m very sorry for her, Kakka
The big sister tries to cover her sister’s mouth.
excuse the discourtesy. I’m very sorry. Kakka, everyone
She bows to Jii-chan and the girls around.
Looking at where they’re sitting, these sisters are related to the Kouzuki group. Still, they have a weaker status compared to other girls.
Oh, you girls? I heard from Kurama-kun about you
Jii-chan speaks to the sisters.
Come over here. Bring your sister with you yes, Arisu, Kakka’s calling us Ah, yes, Onee-sama
The sisters look at Jii-chan with a serious face.
Jii-chan thinks for a moment.
Hmm, oh well.
He speaks in ill humor.
Sorry, but I couldn’t help you kakka!
The sisters’ face turns pale.
Naturally, my answer would be no. I’m sorry
Jii-chan said. And looked at me.
And so, could you listen to their story, Kuromori-kun, Misuzu?
me?
You can listen to them. I’m not telling you to do something for them. I’ll leave the decision to you
No, even if you tell me that.
I will talk to Kurama-kun myself. Seriously, what a troublesome man. I’m not a charity man. I’m only interested in business
Business.
Therefore, if the two of you are going to talk about business, then I’ll help you. If not, you can return
The Kurama sisters trembled.
If it was me, I would’ve turned them away at this moment. It’s that kind of circumstance. However, if it can become a business study material for Kuromori-kun, I wouldn’t mind helping those girls Understood, we will have Danna-sama discuss with Kurama-san, and we’ll report it to Grandfather later
Misuzu speaks before I could respond.
No, you don’t have to. Deal with it yourselves. I couldn’t care less about the results
Then, he looked at the sisters.
I’m thankful for Kurama-kun’s longstanding loyalty. However, he’s paying for his mistakes. I don’t intend to do anything with your family uu O-Onee-sama? Misato-oneesama?
The elder sister started crying, the younger sister embraced her.
That’s all. Well then, I will be taking my leave
Jii-chan brings Ootoku-san and Choumoto-san with him and gets back inside the mansion.
Misuzu and I.and all the ladies that were sitting down just now stands up.
They all bowed to Jii-chan.
However, the Kurama sisters are still embracing each other, weeping.
When she was sure that Jii-chan’s out.
Since Grandfather asked, Torii-san, Kanou-san, come here
Misuzu calls the two.
Also, Kurama-san.
The two are still crying.
Hey, don’t make us wait!
Torii-san tells the sisters.
Kakka gave his command, now come
Kanou-san slaps the big sister on her shoulders.
If you continue to cry yourselves like that, you’ll only cause trouble to the other families.
She speaks kindly yet harsh.
i’m very sorry, everyone.
Kurama-elder speaks to the other ladies in the same table.
that’s right, hurry up and go to Misuzu-sama’s table You don’t have to mind us
The daughters of the Kouzuki group on the same table just want to get rid off the nuisance as soon as possible.
Well, Jii-chan went that far to say that. It can’t be helped.
So it was true that Kurama-san’s family business is in danger
They even say that.
Oh, I guess so.
That doesn’t mean that they should make a direct appeal to Kakka at such occasion You don’t have to return to our table anymore I will report what happened just now to Father when we get home My father won’t be making deals with Kurama-san anymore
Geez.