Minaho-neesan said and looked at me.
Then, you can take care of the rest, I’ll be watching
Yeah.
Anyway, I got to hear Matsumoto-san’s performance. I don’t know much about music, but I can tell that Maki-san’s piano and Miki-san’s violin are much better than those of the same age
I said. The Matsumoto siblings and Marika listen with a serious look.
So, I don’t see it as you’re Marika’s friends so I’ll help you out, but rather, I feel that you have a Talent that’s waiting to bloom in music, so I’ll make the decision based on that
That’s how Marika thinks.
She thinks that I would perceive it differently if she says I want to help a friend in need, and I want to help a friend who’s talented in music
These girls are the top in their music high school, and I’m sure they have a lot of pride in their music.
But, based on that recognition, what I want you to tell us is what kind of problem Matsumoto-san is in and what you want us to do about it
I can tell that they have great talent in music
So, what does she seek from us?
Matsumoto-san
Marika stares Matsumoto Maki-san.
It’s okay, be honest about it Yes, Marika-oneesama and I had our problems fixed after talking to Kou-san
Erica supports her sister from the side.
You can trust Kou-san
Erica smiled gently and Matsumoto Maki-san;
I’ll talk
She prepared herself and began to talk.
It’s an embarrassing problem, currently, Miki and I might not be able to continue playing music
I knew that it was about that.
I figured it out from the grave mood of their ensembles.
Our Grandfather, was the owner of Matsushita Industry, building the drugstore chain called Matsushita Pharmacy Oh, I know that one. Or rather, I own about 2k of their stock. Drugstore chains are quite promising companies
Mariko speaks from the side.
The Matsumoto siblings are elegant in their behavior and polite in their language so I know that they came from a rich family.
Besides, it’s hard to enter a boarding school specializing in music unless you’re a daughter from a family with money.
Matsushita pharmacy is a company that Grandfather grew in his lifetime. However, their father didn’t agree with Grandfather and started his own separate company when he was a student. It’s an IT company with the name of Under Palm I know about that company too, but I believe Under Palm was recently absorbed and merged into another large IT company
Mariko said.
Yes, that’s because Father died
Their father died?
Father collapsed suddenly this spring, it was colon disease. Then, he became too ill to continue running the company so he sold the company he’s nurtured for 20 years to protect the livelihood of the employees Half a month after selling the company, Father died
Miki-san speaks sadly.
Father loved music. He had fun teaching us music, and even allowed us to go with the path of music Father bought this violin for me
Miki-san pats her violin case with love.
I see, that must’ve been painful
Mariko speaks to the Matsumoto siblings with care.
Mother had it worse, she’s completely fallen bedridden due to nursing fatigue and the loss of Father Currently, Mother’s living at her family’s home
Maki-san lives in the dorm in that school, but.
Miki-san’s staying at her mother’s home.
But, Father’s company is no longer there, and our reserves are dwindling
Their father sold the IT company, so there will be no more income for them
Then, Grandfather;
Matsumoto Maki pauses for a moment.
Grandfather doesn’t like music He says that studying music is useless
The drugstore chain owner has no interest in music?
Grandfather said that he’ll take custody of Mother and us sisters Uhm, we didn’t ask for it, it’s Grandfather who wants to take us into his home no matter what Then, he’s telling us to stop studying music Grandfather’s telling Nee-san to stop on her current high school and go to a regular high school, a business-focused one that Grandfather wants He’s telling Miki to stop playing violin too He says that I don’t need Father’s violin and he’s selling it
I see. So that’s it.
And so, you turned down your Grandfather’s offer and want to continue with your music as before, right?
I asked.
No, Grandfather is not offering his assistance Grandfather’s giving us orders
The sisters speak with a hopeless expression.
Oh, I see. His son didn’t follow what he wanted so, this time, he wants to take control of his son’s daughters
Mariko said.
The music topic is irrelevant to him. He just wants his granddaughters to do what he wants I think so too
My mother was like that.
She doesn’t find value in my existence, and yet.
She takes control of me, saying that I can’t leave the room, or have only a single cardboard box of belongings
I don’t mind not continuing to play the piano. My talent isn’t that much, but my sister, Miki’s different
Maki-san, who’s at the top rank when it comes to piano, has said.
Making Miki stops playing her violin would be too much. So, putting me aside, please help Miki so she can continue playing her violin!
The elder of the siblings bows her head.
No, I’m okay, Onee-san should. What are you talking about? Don’t mind me. But I’m sure that even Father would feel sad if Miki’s talent is wasted
Then.
Indeed, Miki-san’s talent is splendid. You won’t find someone in your age who can play as well as her.In Japan that is
Minaho-neesan said.
Right, compared to the ranked first in her piano in high school, the younger sister is much more amazing.
If we leave Miki’s violin at home, Grandfather might take it away and dispose of it without permission, so I keep it with me in my private room at the dorm Today, Nee-san brought Father’s violin Even Grandfather can’t enter the girl’s dorm in our high school. However, if I were to leave my current school, I would have to leave my dorm too And if we’re taken by Grandfather, father’s violin will get sold. I don’t want that1
I can feel the sorrow of these sisters.
Everyone in the dorm already know that Father passed away, and I told some of my friends that I might have to quit school, that’s when Takahata-san approached me
Matsumoto Maki-san looked at Marika.
Seeing Matsumoto-san’s struggle, Marika called out to her.
And so, Takahata-san told us that she received support from Kuromori-sama, which enabled her to continue going to school. And, uhm, I’m aware that it’s a very generous offer, but she told me that we could receive help too I didn’t believe it at first, but, I told Takahata-san my story Anyway, since we had no other contacts to help, I decided to put my faith in Takahata-san’s story and came here today
Marika knows that she can’t explain the details of the Kuromori house to Matsumoto-san.
You can’t say that we’re running a high-class brothel for political and business VIPs.
She can’t talk about the connection with the Kouzuki house either.
She must’ve used they’re connected to wealthy people, and they’re involved in various business when talking.
That kind of explanation would make it hard to believe.
Still, the Matsumoto siblings believed in Marika and they came here today.
That’s all I have to say
Matsumoto Maki-san said.
But.
Really? Is that all?
Minaho-neesan?
Matsumoto Maki-san, did you believe Marika-san’s story because you had no other contacts that could help you? And?
Minaho-neesan looked at Marika.
Marika-san, did you introduce Matsumoto-san to Kou just because your classmate was in trouble?
That’s.
I believe you still haven’t told us the most important one?