A lot has happened, but well, it all worked out in the end
Shou-neechan escorts elder Matsumoto out of the room and then Kyouko-san speaks up in her usual tone. Still dressed up as Chemin Koda.
Everything was within our expectations so it wasn’t a problem
Kyouko-san’s disguised as an old woman with her tight body.
Uhm, did I go too far?
Mariko asks Kyouko-san nervously.
No, you did great, it’s thanks to you that the old man could relax. Well, it turned out right in the end
Kyouko-san smiled at Mariko.
It is as Kyouko-san said. I think that the presence of one senior woman gave us the advantage in negotiating with Matsumoto-san
I also speak out my thoughts.
The limousine with Kouzuki SS escorts black uniform bodyguards, Shou-neechan, and then Ruriko in her formal attire.
We prepared a lot to show our power to elder Matsumoto, but.
Still, I don’t think we could’ve done it so well with just us high-school students, then Minaho-neesan and Shou-neechan, who are still in their twenties.
It was significant to have that one senior woman with the setting that she’s an employee of the Kouzuki world cultural exchange center.
Right? You can’t have too many either. It’s effective to have one old expert-looking person in the mix
Kyouko-san laughs
So, it’s basically focusing on that single point of credibility?
Mariko asks.
That’s right
Kyouko-san drinks the cup of tea.
But, why did Matsumoto-sama change his mind so much after hearing Maki-san’s performance? Was it Luna-san’s power?
Did you do that, Luna-san?
Mariko turned, and Luna shook her head.
No, I just softened his heart a little so he could speak his mind
Luna didn’t manipulate elder Matsumoto’s mind with her Miko power.
Still, I was surprised to see his attitude change so much. Why did that happen? Well, that old man still wanted to be on good terms, in some shape or form, with his granddaughter
Mariko asks. Kyouko-san replied.
At first, it was his pride as the grandfather that made him so stiff, wanting his granddaughters to yield, but, after that development, it was his heart that yielded first
Elder Matsumoto yielded?
The driving force of that old man was quite complex, he was a poor young man who came to Tokyo to work in a group job, struggled to get a pharmacist license, and opened his own, now, he’s the hero of a success story, growing his respectable drugstore chain
Hmm.
The truth is, apart from his struggle and success story, he’s quite the insecure man. He always feared the people around him would make fun of him as an upstart country bumpkin
That’s his insecurity.
He was able to use that insecurity as a spark and develop his business, but you see That’s why Matsumoto-sama was so fixated on them becoming a pharmacist and working in the same industry
Mariko asks
Elder Matsumoto wanted the sisters to quit music and become pharmacists to run his chain.
He can’t help it, the old man had nothing to be proud of except for studying hard, becoming a pharmacist, and running a successful business
Kyouko-san flicks the rim of the teacup with her finger.
Especially those who had been successful in some way, are bound to that success, and will encourage others to do the same
Bound to success.
For example, those who had success because they studied abroad, will recommend others to study abroad. Those who became successful and won a prize in competition will tell others to do the same. Those who graduated from the top universities would say that their key to success was that school. People tend to look at their own success in others Kyouko-san looked at the Matsumoto sisters. But, when he heard the sisters play, he was blown away. The old man had nothing to be proud of but his success in pharmacy. So if he hears that his granddaughters are studying music, then he’ll think that they’re my granddaughters, it’s nothing that significant, That’s how his insecurity works
He never imagined his granddaughters having musical talents because he did not.
However, after listening to it, and finding out that it’s a great performance, then, his world is turned upside down
Kyouko-san laughs.
If they can play this well, then that talent has to be cherished. He’s more than inclined to support his granddaughters
That’s why he was crying
That’s just another insecurity, seeing that his granddaughters weren’t upstart country bumpkins like him, but instead, they’re likely to become something far bigger, special, and worthy.He thought that he had the duty to develop the talents of his granddaughters, who had a lot to be proud of
Those are problems within elder Matsumoto.
Of course, I don’t deny his life. I think it’s great that he single-handedly developed a small drugstore into a huge chain. His effort and enthusiasm are worthy of respect, but.
Kyouko-san looked at the Matsumoto sisters.
That old man stopped there. He can’t go to the upper world and join the people there. That old man is stuck in his insecurities, wherever he is
The Matsumoto sisters listen to Kyouko-san.
So now, I want to ask you, girls. What do you want to do? Are you prepared to go higher? Or will you be stuck there, just like your grandfather?
Then.
Uhm, I want to ask first
Maki-san, the elder of the two, speaks up.
Hmm, what is it?
Kyouko-san responded with a smile.
How much of that is the truth?
Maki-san looks at Kyouko-san with a confused look.
Miki-san also gives a stiff look.
What? Do I have to start there?
Kyouko-san smiled wryly.
Oh right.
These sisters still don’t believe us.
They’re just amazed at everything that happened right in front of them.
They’re not even sure if they’d believe that they got the scholarship.
Almost all of it is true, I’m genuinely registered at Kouzuki world cultural exchange center
Kyouko-san looked at Ruriko.
And the scholarship program is a real thing. Although, the special recommendation program for the next generation talents that Miki-san is eligible for has just been established today
Ruriko replied with an elegant smile.
Established? ?
The Matsumoto sisters are surprised.
Yes, Kouzuki world cultural exchange center, is a subordinate organization of the Kouzuki foundation for history and culture. Since I’m the chairman of that, I can make some things more or less flexible.
Ruriko looked at me while saying that.
Just as Onii-sama received Kouzuki SS from Grandfather, Ruriko also received the Kouzuki foundation for History and Culture. Therefore, there’s no need to worry. As stated earlier, the Kouzuki house will take responsibility for supporting the two of you as scholars
Ruriko asserts.
Do you need me to prove that I’m Kouzuki Ruriko herself?
Ruriko’s elegance and graceful behavior, and even the real jewelry she wears now show that she’s a daughter of an upper class.
If they’re still not convinced, we can show them the tv program broadcasting on National TV, showing the Kouzuki mansion and the heirlooms in which Ruriko served as the guide.
No, but, uhm
Matsumoto Maki-san;
Even if all of it is true, it feels like everything’s too fast, after all, we’ve only discussed it just. Just past afternoon
Miki-san appended to her sister.
Right.
It was only this afternoon we met the Matsumoto sisters.
It was about six hours ago.
Only after meeting, we hear about the troubles of the sisters, that they might not be able to continue their music studies.
They performed in front of Minaho-neesan in the music room.
Then, even if she contacts the Kouzuki world cultural exchange center or someone else, they won’t have enough time to research and screen the Matsumoto sisters in time.