Staying with Kurama Misato-san and Arisu-san swayed her heart.
Karen-san shared the room with the Kurama sisters to stabilize them, but.
Because of that, Karen-san’s dragged into the state of their mind.
Oh? You’ve had enough, Misato-san?
Misuzu called her and I looked, Misato-san’s put down her spoon on the plate.
She ate only half of the Hayashi rice.
Did it not suit your tastes? No, uhm, I just don’t have much appetite
Misato-san said.
Ruriko-sama even went out of the way to make the meal, I’m sorry
Then, Edie.
If you’re going to force yourself to eat, you should put it aside instead. Food is the base of our body. If you don’t eat you’ll lack in energy yes, but.
Misato-san doesn’t pick up the spoon.
Her will to live is broken.
On the other hand, Arisu-san listened to what Edie said and eats more.
The younger still have vitality.
Then, Karen-san who looks at Arisu-san too.
She stuffs Hayashi Rice in her mouth.
This girl also has the will to live.
Misato-oneesama, I think that we should follow Kouzuki house for now
Arisu told her sister.
But I.
Misato-san is also a sheltered lady.
She probably never had anyone force her to do something.
Nor imprisoning her to a house that’s not hers.
You don’t have to mind it, Arisu-san
Misuzu said.
I’m not forcing you. If you don’t want to eat then just leave it
She speaks to the Kurama sisters gently.
Her tone is gentle, but it must be scary for them.
Arisu-san and Karen-san ate everything.
Everyone, would you like coffee? We have black tea if you prefer
Yomi who takes the maid role asks.
Ah, coffee, please. Onee-sama? Likewise me too, coffee
However, Yomi brings coffee just for Arisu-san.
She gives Misato-san and Karen-san black tea.
Huh?
The three are surprised. Then Yomi;
I gave what you want
She smiled.
Enjoy
Misuzu said.
We’re not explaining Yomi’s power.
That’s okay.
It puts unspoken pressure on the young ladies.
However.
Arisu-san’s the one taking the initiative for the three in this place.
I mean, Misato-san and Karen-san both have a quiet personality.
Thus, Arisu-san drags them to her influence.
Now then, I think it’s about time, Danna-sama
Misuzu looked at me.
Yeah, it’s about time.
Kurama-san, I have something to ask the two of you
The sisters looked at me, startled.
No, it’s nothing troublesome. Just a question
Don’t let any of their signs pass by.
The two of you came to the party yesterday to make a direct appeal to Jii-chan, no, I mean, the head of the Kouzuki house, right? To repay the debts of the Kurama house, am I correct?
The sisters looked at each other for a moment.
Then.
Yes, what about it?
Arisu-san speaks to me.
Oh, her eyes are on the defensive.
They’re trying to hide something.
Is it something you two decided by yourselves? Or did someone tell you to do it?
Misato-san twitched.
At the same time, Arisu-san;
It’s just us! We decided on our own! Then, we came to the mansion
Her eyes say that she’s lying.
Is that so? No, I was sure that Kenmochi Yuugo-san planted the suggestion though
I use my cards right away.
Oh.
Even without Yomi, we can see it.
I see. I understand now. Thank you
I said. Arisu-san.
wait! Uhm, yes, Kenmochi-sama gave us a piece of advice, but the one who did the appeal is Father and us! Kenmochi-sama has nothing to do with this!
This is getting suspicious.
Misuzu, contact Shou-neechan
I said.
Yes, Danna-sama, chief Seki of Kouzuki SS it is
Misuzu recites to let the sisters understand.
Wait, uhm, please
Arisu-san panics.
Misato-san, the elder, turned pale.
Kenmochi-sama has nothing to do with this. It’s all our doing
Misuzu ignores Arisu-san and makes a call.
He is related. Now that it has come to this
I said clearly.
Hello, it’s Misuzu. We have found involvement from the Kenmochi house, the branch family. Yes, the man from Kenmochi house engaged to Kurama Misato-san, he’s acknowledged to show hostility towards Kouzuki house. Use all methods to repel the Kenmochi house
The Kurama sisters turned pale.
Karen-san is also a daughter of nobility and so she’s frightened by Misuzu’s declaration of war.
Yes, please do
Misuzu ends the call.
misuzu-sama!
Arisu-san stands from her seat.
Sit down, Arisu-san But! I order you to sit down!
The room quiets down.
yes.
Arisu-san sits down.
Don’t forget. You’re no longer daughters of the nobility. Grandfather revoked your qualifications of Kurama house and Mizushima house to be called a member of nobility
Both families had their nobility status revoked.
Kurama house collaborated with a foreign investor and destroyed Kurama Kaku, a building they inherited from their ancestors and is now drowning in debt.
Even though they were threatened, Mizushima house brought Tendou Otome, an enemy, to the Kouzuki mansion, putting the other daughters of nobility in danger.
Mariko-san, please stop calling them Kurama-sama. They’re not from the nobility, there is no need for you to call them with a -sama suffix
Misuzu told Torii-san.
Yes, I understand
Torii-san immediately accepted. She noticed that Misuzu’s trying to treat them harshly to get the information from the Kurama sisters.
Well then, I will only ask once, Misato-san, what did Kenmochi Yuugo-san tell you?
Misuzu asks. Misato-san
.!
She doesn’t respond.
I can guess most of it. The majority of what he said should be If the two of you cry for help, Kouzuki house might save the Kurama house. It’s worth the try, am I right?
The sisters don’t answer.
Yomi.
Yes, it’s somewhat like that
She read their minds and replied.
No, that’s wrong! This are all our actions!
Arisu-san shouts, but.
Please stay quiet. You don’t have to say anything anymore
I said to stop her.
What does that mean? Why would Kenmochi Yuugo tell Kurama-san that?
Torii-san asks curiously.
I’ve been thinking about it too. I think that there’s something behind to why Kenmochi house isn’t cutting ties with the Kurama house this late
After borrowing a huge amount of money and destroying the Kurama Kaku, it induced the rage of Jii-chan and all the other heads of nobility.
Normally, you’d cancel the engagement and cut ties with them.
Kenmochi house is also influential to the economic activity of Japan, and so it won’t profit them to have the powerful people and the nobility to hate them.
Despite that, they still cling to the Kurama house, even giving them poor advice.
I think that there’s a profit in mind
Something like the Kurama house repaying their whole debt and completing the construction of their hotel.
Then, marrying Kurama Misato-san, and Kenmochi Yuugo will take control of all the fortunes of the Kurama house.
If everything went smoothly and they took over the Kurama house, Kenmochi house will become a member of the nobility.
Only if everything went to the scenario Kenmochi house planned.
I think that he wanted to attempt a story where the Kurama house cries to ask for help from the other nobility
I said.
If they cry for Ji-chan’s help, and somehow, Kouzuki house saved them, wouldn’t it be most beneficial? However, Grandfather is a harsh man. It would’ve been better if the head of the Kurama house came to ask for help but, there is no chance that he will hear the appeal of the daughters
Misuzu said.