.
Uhm, these people were rude to Fujimiya-san so I had to punish them
Taichi said calmly.
Rei-chan smiled wryly.
Well, these guys must’ve ridiculed Fujimiya Reika, who’s popular because she appears on TV.
Then, Yamada Taichi-san knocked them with his fists.
i’m very sorry
Shiranui-san says in shame.
He’s the one who hired these three, so that’s how it is.
The temporary bodyguards in the black suit looked down on Kanou Noriaki, their employer. They also looked down on their temporary superior, Shiranui-san. And by extension, they looked down on Rei-chan and Yamada-san punished them.
I don’t really care. I only used my fist, but if Fujimiya-san were to use her cane, then there would be dents in their head by now
I won’t do that
Rei-chan said while smiling wryly.
Shiranui-kun, please take Noriaki-kun home
Kaan-san told Shiranui-san.
Certainly, Kaan-sama
Shiranui-san bows his head.
My subordinates will take these three out
Rei-chan told Shiranui-san as she looks at the fainted men in black suits.
We’ll talk to them so they don’t cause trouble in the future
You mean using the backside of the Kouzuki SS to threaten them so they never work as freelance bodyguards again.
I apologize for the troubles
Shiranui-san bows his head to Rei-chan.
Then.
Well, Noriaki-sama, let’s come home
no! i will never accept this! I can never accept this! I’m.I’m the head of the Kanou house
He shouts.
I was to inherit the Kanou house from the time I was born! I’m not like the rest of them! I’m special! I can’t let something like this take away my position as the head of the house! This can’t happen! Isn’t that right? Shiranui!
Knowing that the old Kaan and his wife don’t agree with him, Noriaki asks his servant.
Unfortunately, Noriaki-sama, your era has ended.
Shiranui-san said.
Shiranui!
I will accompany you to the end, now let’s go
No! No! Noo!
Kanou Noriaki screams like a child.
Then.
By the way, Noriaki-kun
Kaan-san calls him.
Noriaki turned back right away.
Don’t you have something to tell Sakurako-kun?
Kaan-san said and everyone looked at Sakurako-san.
Kanou Noriaki looked at Sakurako-san, then.
His expression is filled with hate.
Sakurako, this is your fault!
As soon as Noriaki-san said that, I.
!
I slammed Noriaki-san with my fist.
As part of self-defense, Michi and Edie taught me the right spots to make sure they faint in a single blow.
Muee!
Noriaki fell on the ground feebly.
Father!
Sakurako-san shouts.
Don’t worry. From the way he was hit, he only fainted, and there’s not much damage on his body
Yamada Taichi-san said with a smile.
Bring him, Shiranui-kun
Old Kaan told Shiranui-san.
If he still acts up after regaining consciousness, then use drugs
Kaan-san, instead of using drugs.
Yomi’s just in the other room.
No, don’t use that. Using the old methods is what’s necessary here
Kaan-san speaks lonely.
This isn’t a rare sight. Abolishing a foolish head is common
He stares at the unconscious Noriaki-san.
The decline of the Kanou house was because of the previous generation. In the previous generation, Noriaki-kun’s father was a man with too much pride, but he wasn’t a bad man. He misjudged the changing times and lost the Kanou house’s fortune
The number of noble families continues to decrease.
If they don’t continue their prosperity for a hundred years, then they’re not nobles. Jii-chan said that.
Some houses, such as Mariko’s Torii house, have grown after the war, but they still need years of polish.
On the other hand, some noble families have been around for hundreds of years that just disappeared due to the failure of their heads at that time.
Therefore, more noble houses disappear than increase.
Noriaki-kun seems to have inherited only the bad parts of his father. His house doesn’t have the same power as before and yet he acts like he’s the head of the Kanou house when we were called the big three. It’s Kouzuki and my fault for allowing that
Kaan and Kouzuki house have provided generous protection to the nearly-collapsed Kanou house.
Kanou Noriaki continued his misunderstandings.
That was his last chance. If Noriaki-kun were to apologize to Sakurako-kun, to genuinely apologize for making Sakurako-kun’s birth mother and Sakurako-kun suffer that much, then I thought that he might not need to be imprisoned. However
Kanou Noriaki didn’t even apologize to Sakurako.
And he put the blame on the whole problem on her.
Therefore.
What a fool. I’ve known him well since he was a baby. Kouzuki, the late Kanou and I have celebrated the birth of the heir
Now he had to punish the son of his late friend.
Kaan-san’s showing a heartbroken expression.
I’ve had enough. Bring Noriaki-kun out of here
Yes
Shiranui-san carries the collapsed Kanou Noriaki.
Only his body continued growing, his mind stopped
Shiranui had been Noriaki-san’s bodyguard since childhood.
This is Fujimiya, come in
Rei-chan speaks to the extension phone and Yamada Taichi-san opens the door to the corridor.
There is already ten uniformed personnel from the Kouzuki SS standing by.
Kanda-kun, accompany Shiranui-san on their way back to the Kanou house. Tomita-kun and everyone else, bring these three out. Kudou-san’s down there so give them to him. Let Kudou-san deal with them
Kudou-papa’s going to deal with these three.
Roger
Kouzuki SS staff follow Rei-chan’s instructions.
Well then, excuse us, Kaan-sama, everyone
Shiranui-san told us.
Shiranui-kun, you’re not Noriaki-kun’s personal bodyguard but Kanou house’s bodyguard so we shall meet again
Kaan-san told Shiranui-san.
No, Kaan-sama, I don’t have the stamina nor strength to be a bodyguard anymore. I will leave the rest to the next generation and retire
I see. That’s unfortunate, but if that’s your wish then it can’t be helped
Yes, I’m sorry to say
Shiranui-san told old Kaan, then.
Sakurako-sama, please take care of Shie
He bows his head to Sakurako-san.
Unlike me, my daughter is Sakurako-ojousama’s personal bodyguard
Sakurako-san.
But, I.
Her father’s kicked out of his seat and her mother and brother will return to their home.
She has no idea what will happen to the Kanou house in the future.
Even her future.
No, Sakurako-ojousama, you have the dignity of the Kanou house. You have been the young lady of the Kanou house and will continue to be in the future
Shiranui-san said with a smile.
Shiranui-san
Now if you’d excuse me
Shiranui-san brought Kanou Noriaki-san.
Rei-chan and Yamada Taichi-san closed the door again.
Now, the people left in the room are;
Katsuko-nee, old Kaan, Momoko-neechan, Misuzu, Sakurako-san, Mariko.
Then, Sakurako-san’s mother, Kanou Satoko-san.
Grandfather, what will happen to the Kanou house from here on?
Momoko-neechan asks her grandfather.
We can find a replacement for Noriaki-kun’s honorary position and in foundations, but for now, Satoko-kun. Take over for now
Me?
Satoko-san’s surprised.
Even if you return to the Kanzaki house, it’ll shame you if you have no personal income. As for Noriaki-kun, we will announce that he’s ill and will undergo long-term treatment. Therefore, nobody will find it strange even if Satoko-kun takes over the position Noriaki-kun had
But, Father told me to divorce him
I’ll have them prepare the divorce papers with Noriaki-kun’s seal. You can divorce him anytime. That is unless Satoko-kun has found a new man you want to associate with, but I don’t think you should divorce just yet, for the sake of your son
Kaan-san said.
Either way, you should be away from the Kanou house for a while. I’ve found out from my research that many in the Kanou house suffer the same disease as Noriaki-kun
People who have too much pride because they can’t forget their old glory.
I feel that the people inside Kanou house can’t reform from the inside. Therefore, I’ll bring reformers from your parent’s home, Kanzaki house, and Mariko-kun’s Torii house
My house?
Mariko’s surprised.
Your mother is from the Kanou house. She is Noriaki-kun’s sister, and so it won’t be strange of Torii house were to help the Kanou house in their plight
But, Torii house isn’t from the nobility
Kouzuki and I don’t mind if Torii house takes over the Kanou house. This happen often way back then. The idea of a new family coming into an old family who lost its momentum and carrying on the name and the bloodline
Kaan-san looked at Satoko-san.
We also talked to Kanzaki house. The Kanzaki house may want the Kanou house’s name but they don’t have the resources to swallow them as a whole. Rather, Kanzaki house is more interested in developing a relationship with the Torii house
Torii house doesn’t belong to the nobility, but they have financial power.
All it took is for Kouzuki and me to say Then Torii and Kanzaki house should work together to revive the Kanou house, and they agreed. From here on, the Kaan and Kouzuki house will no longer provide support to the Kanou house outwardly. If we can make it so other families can reach the Kanou house only through the Torii and Kanzaki house, then the people in the Kanou house will follow obediently I see.
Kanou Noriaki had plenty of leeways because he thought that Kaan and Kouzuki house would save him if he’s in trouble, but.
From here on, they can’t ask for help unless it goes through the Kanzaki and Torii house, then.
There will be less rash behavior.
Grandfather, if the Torii house is willing to take over the Kanou house, then.
Momoko-neechan speaks to her Grandfather.
The next head of the Kanou house can be Mariko, right?
eeh!
Mariko shouts.
Isn’t that right? Your mother is from the Kanou house, so if Mariko were to join the Kanou house as an adopted daughter and become the head of the family, then Torii and Kanou house will be united
Then, if Mariko-kun takes in a son-in-law from the Kanzaki house, then everything will be settled. Maybe Noriyasu-kun from Satoko-san will do
Her mother is a daughter of the main house, and her father is the head of the Torii house, so Mariko;
If she marries Noriyasi, whose father is Kanou Noriaki, and whose mother is from the Kanzaki house.
I don’t want that! Noriyasu-kun is still in elementary!
Mariko said.
If you don’t want Noriyasu-kun, then there should be more suitable boys in the Kanzaki house so you have plenty of candidates
Kaan-san said.
I don’t want that, it’s troubling
Mariko just swore to be my woman forever one hour ago.
Besides, if I were to become the head of the Kanou house.
Mariko looked at Sakurako-san.
What will happen to Sakurako?
Right, her father’s kicked out of his seat.
Her mother and brother are coming back to their home.
However, Sakurako-san.
She’s not Satoko-san’s daughter, and Kanzaki house knows that.
So where should Sakurako-san live from here on?
Is there a place for Sakurako inside the Kanou house where major reform is taking place?