With that said, we’re here acting to protect the rules. And so, I brought these people with me
He finally introduces the other three men.
First is my lawyer, Moori-san. He’s a former judge and public prosecutor, and so he has various connections
I’m Moori, a lawyer. Pleased to meet you
The man in his mid-forties wearing a suit greets us.
Then, this one is our crisis safety measure adviser in our company, Yoshikawa-san. Yoshikawa-san had been in the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, a former police officer. Even now, he has a lot of acquaintances in the police
I’m Yoshikawa
The man past his 60’s glares at us.
And then, this one’s our net news site partner of our company, Kobayakawa-san. Well, when it comes to the Kouzuki house’s level, they’re in control of TV, radio, and newspapers, right? But it seems that they can’t do internet news at all
The man in his mid-twenties laughed.
I’m Kobayakawa from the GALAPAGOS News flash! I’m always looking for more materials every day! Gufufufu!
Haa.
I see. A former public prosecutor working as a lawyer, a former police officer, and internet news man
Nagisa laughs.
And why did you bring such people with you?
Nagisa asks. Kenmochi;
Well, it just happened. They came here by chance, there’s no other intention
The lawyer is declaring intent to sue if anything happens.
The former officer has influence inside the police.
The internet journalist is going to write some inconveniences for us.
We are going to meet up with the Taniwa party after this. And so we have this group here. That’s why. It just happened
Kenmochi says with a nasty tone.
Well, the parliamentarian always comes to ask me for consultation. They may be the opposition party but they’re still a member of the diet, and not every politician are kind to the Kouzuki house
Nagisa;
Oh, what is it? Are you trying to threaten us?
No way. I’m just talking normally. I wonder why would you think that I’m threatening you?
Not really, I don’t see it as a threat. It’s just funny
Nagisa laughs.
Then, he speaks to me.
Dear, remember this. Just because someone is a judge or a public prosecutor doesn’t mean that they’re strong lawyers. They can’t turn the trial into their favor for that reason. Or should I say that the lawyers who were former public prosecutors are not trustworthy, most of them are useless people
Nagisa said. The lawyer gets offended.
That guy too, he’s a former officer in the police department but he’s just an ordinary policeman. The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has control only in Tokyo, and the workers over there are just local government employees. Besides, I remember all the names of the top brass of the police for the past five years but I don’t remember the name, Yoshikawa. Therefore, I don’t know his post before his retirement age but I hardly think that he has any strong influence on the current post officers Nagisa speaks of the former police officer.
A high-ranking retiree could become an adviser of his company, but don’t you think that it would be awkward for them to come with him?
ahem
The former police officer fidgets.
Oh, he’s brought to the Kouzuki mansion without knowing where he’s taken along.
As for the news site, what was the name again?
Nagisa asks with a smile.
GALAPAGOS News Flash!
I see, and your name is?
Kobayakawa
He’s lost to Nagisa’s captivating charm.
Kobayakawa what? Your given name is?
Toshiaki. Kobayakawa Toshiaki
I see. Toshiaki-san. Toshiaki-san, do you write your name on your articles?
No, I use my handle name
What is your handle name?
Uhm, it’s Cheshire NEMO
Cheshire
Well, it’s the Cheshire cat from the Alice in Wonderland, and the mobile suit Nemo, and I made it a new name
Are there other people writing on your site? What’s your other SNS?
Ah, I have twitter and Facebook
I knew it, that Chershire
It’s Cheshire NEMO!
Do you have other hidden accounts?
Err, I use Humpty Dumpty name on tweeter.
Is that all?
No, there’s another, Bartholomew
What’s that?
Bartholomew is the sound of the legs opening, ah, it’s hard to explain
That’s unfortunate
What?
Why is Nagisa asking that?
Oh well. And so, Kenmochi-san, what is your business for today?
Nagisa asks.
No, wait a second, why is it that you’re the one talking? Are you from the Kouzuki house? If Sir Kouzuki doesn’t show up, then.
Kenmochi looked at Misuzu.
However, Nagisa.
Misuzu-chan, don’t entertain him. If you talk to him, it’ll only drop down your status
She tells Misuzu to stay quiet.
Misuzu-chan, your greeting earlier is enough when it comes to dealing with this person
The young lady of nobility shouldn’t talk to these kinds of people.
But.
But, Nagisa, we don’t know the situation yet, do we?
I said.
Yes, that’s why you and I are dealing with him
Nagisa smiled at me.
Isn’t that Kuromori’s purpose?
Oh right.
We can’t face people like him straightforwardly.
We should deal with him like the people on the other side.
So, Kenmochi-san, what do you want to do?
Nagisa asked. Kenmochi;
Isn’t that obvious?
What’s obvious?
Nagisa asks back with a smile.
i mean those who are in the mansion.
What?
You already know it! I came here to take them back
I don’t know what you’re talking about
I’m telling you to return the daughters of Kurama!
Kenmochi finally speaks his demands.
It seems that he wants to put pressure on us and have us voluntarily hand over the Kurama sisters to us.
I see.
Besides, it won’t be a threat.
This guy’s level is talking about protecting the rules.
Oh, are those girls in here?
Stop screwing with me! I heard it from the Kurama house! They said that their daughters haven’t returned since yesterday!
My, that’s awful. Did you check all the places you have in mind?
Nagisa said with a smile.
Hey, hey! I know it! The head of this family called Kurama house and said that he won’t return their daughters. If that’s the case, then the Kurama daughters are still here!
I’m sorry, I just came to the mansion earlier, I don’t know anything about it!
That’s right, it hasn’t been thirty minutes since Nagisa came here.
I haven’t even met Kurama-san’s daughters. I haven’t seen them
I don’t care if you saw them or not
Kenmochi screams.
Anyway, bring them in here! We’re taking them back! Hurry up!
Err.
Err, Kuromori-sama, may I?
Torii-san asks for permission.
Sure
Uhm, Kenmochi-san, what kind of qualifications do you have?
Qualifications?
I mean, did the Kurama house ask you to do this?
Oh, as expected of Torii-san. That’s a good question.
If in case he asked you, do you have proof? Did they give you the power of attorney?
I don’t have those!
Kenmochi said.
He only asked for advice. Director Kurama did. He asked me what to do, and so I came here to take them back
So he only asked for advice? Then can we assume that the Kurama house hasn’t given Kenmochi-san any formal request?
Kurama house is also a member of the nobility.
They wouldn’t want to fight the Kouzuki house openly.
I don’t have any formal request but I carry the will of Director Kurama!
Then, isn’t that a violation of the rules?
Torii-san tilts her head.
However, Sir Kenmochi is Kurama Misato-sama’s fiance. I think that is enough qualifications for him
Kenmochi’s lawyer said.
No, this is an interesting story. I’m getting excited
Kobayashi took out his laptop.
Then.
Huh?
Chapter 997. Noon Sunshine Cheap
What’s wrong?
Kurama Misato-san’s fiance, Kenmochi Yuugo asks Kobayashi, the guy from a news site on the internet.