e gave birth to Sakurako-san.
Then, as soon as the child was born, Sakurako-san’s birth mother was kicked out.
Sakurako-san’s birth mother became a prostitute and died.
i wasn’t the one to let her die! I paid that woman a decent amount
That sum can only be called small change from our society’s common sense. Compensation money had to be at least ten times of what you gave her
I see. They only paid her about two million yen.
but, we paid for all the expenses for childbirth before giving her compensation money
You impregnated her so isn’t it natural that you’ll pay for all that?
Old Kaan retorts sharply
No, back then, Noriaki-kun wasn’t yet the head of the Kanou house so that Kanou paid it off
The late head paid for all the expenses.
Why didn’t he talk to Kouzuki or me about it. That’s stand-offish of him. No, he probably was so ashamed that he couldn’t consult with us. He has a tall pride as the head of the Kanou house. It’s too high that he failed repeatedly
It seems that Sakurako-san’s grandfather’s generation was their house has fallen even if they have the same status as the Kouzuki and Kaan house.
If he was still alive then I would’ve punched him, but.
The three heads of the big three, old Kaan, Jii-chan, and the previous head of the Kanou house had a close relationship.
Despite that, the previous head of the Kanou house never consulted Kaan-san about the affair his son had committed.
He didn’t discuss it with them.
He’s dead already so no matter how much he regrets it, he can’t do anything. Sakurako-kun, sorry. If only Kouzuki and I have noticed it sooner
Then, Kaan-san was unable to guess what’s happening at his friend’s house.
No, Kaan-sama and Kouzuki-sama have always taken care of me. There’s nobody in the Kanou house that’s not grateful to you both
The Kanou house whose family has fallen to hard times still managed to maintain their appearance as a noble family.
That’s because Kaan and Kouzuki house have been securing them in various ways.
Family matters are family matters, but your personal life is different. You were his granddaughter, so as his friend, we have to look after the late Kanou’s grandchild
Then, Kaan-san looked at Kanou Noriaki.
Coincidentally, as one that unites the noble families, we also must bring punishment to keep the pride of the nobility
Punishment.
Neither Kouzuki nor I am going to punish you for the past sins this late
The past sin of letting Sakurako-san’s birth mother died.
No, it might be a sin to have an affair with a woman other than my wife and give birth to Sakurako, but it’s not my fault that she became a prostitute, much less die, that’s not my responsibility as I already cut off my ties with her!
Kanou Noriaki shouted.
That was her fault, and I have nothing to do with it
I think you’re a happy man to think that way. But, you’re that kind of person. Enough, I said that I don’t want to dwell on the past
Old Kaan looked at Noriaki-san.
The problem is the current one and the future
He speaks in a solemn voice.
Do you currently have the quality to carry the Kanou house on your shoulders? If we leave the Kanou house in your hands, will there be a future for your house? Those are Kouzuki and my focus
The qualities of the head of nobility.
Momoko, also Misuzu-kun. How do you appraise Noriaki-kun right now? Do you think that he should continue to be the head of the Kanou house?
Kaan-san asks the two daughters of the nobility.
I’m sorry to say but.
Momoko-neechan said.
I don’t think Kanou Noriaki-sama has the quality to be the head of a noble family
I agree
Misuzu also doubts Kanou Noriaki’s talents.
Why do you two think so?
Kaan-san asks the two.
I feel that Kanou-sama is a person who only thinks from his perspective
He can’t understand how other people feel
The two said.
Kanou-sama, you tried to attack Danna-sama just because he had sex with Sakurako-san.
Indeed, you also blame someone else for what you did to Sakurako’s birth mother
A married man had an affair with a partimer college student and had a child with her.
Furthermore, he took the child, banished the woman, never supported her, and let her die.
The relatives of Sakurako’s birth mother will surely resent you for the rest of their lives
Sakurako-san’s birth mother’s siblings, relatives, and friends.
Some of them would want to punch Kanou Noriaki in the face.
The inability to imagine that means that in Kanou-sama’s head, it’s already over
That’s why he’s able to punch Danna-sama without hesitation
Meanwhile, Sakurako was so shocked about Kanou-sama’s past that she made this commotion
Kanou-sama doesn’t seem to think that he’s responsible for this
I don’t think his way of thinking is suitable for the head of the Kanou house
Momoko-neechan and Misuzu said.
I agree
Old Kaan says.
I’ve been watching Noriaki-kun’s attitude since earlier, but even when I mentioned that Kouzuki offered this place to solve Kanou house’s problems, I never heard him speak his appreciation at all. Don’t you usually say I’m sorry for the inconvenience, or Thank you for coming with us today
Oh, Kanou Noriaki was sitting here looking so bossy since we came to this room.
You seem to think that it’s normal for me and Kouzuki to work for the Kanou house, however, what we do is protecting the entire Kanou house out of our friendship with your late father. I don’t remember being a vassal of the Kanou house
that’s.
I can only think that you’re unaware of what you’re doing. You’re crazy to have that kind of attitude in this situation. That’s not fitting for the head of the nobility
Then.
You don’t seem to understand that I came here to judge you. And you failed. Kouzuki will hear the results of my judging as well. We will have you step down as the head of the Kaan house
He gives his verdict.
please wait! Even if it’s Kaan-sama, this is tyrannous! You’re no vassals of the Kanou house, and we’re no vassals of the Kaan and Kouzuki house either! Each noble house is independent of the other! It’s the house that decides who their head is, so Kaan-sama can’t interfere!
Kanou Noriaki complains in panic.
That’s how it is in other houses, yes, but, it’s troublesome to have the current Kanou house forget how much assistance Kouzuki and I have given them
Old Kaan said.
If you’re going to oppose our intentions then we’ll cut off our support. I’ll warn the other families to reconsider their relationship with the Kanou house as well
Not just Kaan and Kouzuki house, but all of the nobility will cut off their relationship with the Kanou house.
Haha, you try to threaten us like that but Kanou house is also a family that’s equal to the Kaan and Kouzuki house! I know that you’ll never try to crush down the Kanou house!
Jii-chan and Kaan-san want to preserve the nobility as much as possible.
It would be bad to crush the Kanou house, which is a noble family above others.
Therefore, they’re receiving support even now.
Yes, Kanou house will remain. But the house is separate from you. Even without you, Kanou house will remain
I’m the eldest son of the main house! If I’m banished then the house will not be able to continue
Kanou Noriaki screams.
I wonder? I think that the branch families have already begun their action to take you down
Kaan-san said.
The branch families?
Kouzuki and I have already talked to the head of the branch families. We’ve convinced them
I see.
While Sakurako-san’s confined in the hotel.
Kaan-san had been convincing the branch family.
Have you heard of the term Oshikome?1 It’s a samurai practice that’s existed during the Kamakura period, where the samurai family destroys a bad Master’s house. That’s why the vassals agree to forcibly confine their useless master. Then, they will announce that their head is ill so a new head will take charge. It’s the last resort for the vassals to protect the house.
The house isn’t just the master and the family.
If Kanou Noriaki remains the head of the house, other families would abandon them.
And so, the people below him will forcibly change the head of the family.
Now you decide if you want to be forced to be imprisoned or if you want to step down as the head of the family
Kaan-san’s speech is cold.