.what’s going on?
A shout coming from the second floor seats.
The handsome boy with an intellectual looking glasses is stunned. Yup.as expected, elite people are weak to sudden accidents. He’s named as Misuzu’sfiance he must be thinking that he’s already a life winner by 20 years old. .Sorry but, Misuzu’s mine. I’ll never give her to you. I embraced Misuzu strongly. .The hall remains silent. KouzukiKakkais looking down at us expressionlessly. Nobody would react without knowing howKakkawill move. Far from booing or making a fuss.everyone’s just paying attention toKakkaholding their breath. Minaho-neesan too.they’re not moving. If it’s discovered that I’m a member ofKuromorihere.it would be bad Megu and Mana are just silently watching the stage. .Then. Clap.a sound of applause. .It’s not from the audience seat. The sound can be heard from the stage side. Ruriko-san who just finished her turn appeared on the stage. She’s smiling. She’s applauding Misuzu and me. Following.Yoshiko-san. The clapping sound became two. After that.from the audience seat as well. It’s Nei-san. The world doesn’t know that Nei-san’s inKuromori.she’s applauding us with a full smile on her face. Joining the applause.Megu, Mana, and Michi. Margo-san too. Yukino’s looking at us with a stunned expression. The other spectators are puzzled. Ruriko-san walked towards us without hesitation.
.Ruriko’s impressed by Misuzu-oneesama’s courage
She told Misuzu.
I.
.Misuzu
Yes, Danna-sama
Misuzu looks up.
Can you share your flower with Ruriko-san?
When it comes to this.
What I want to do.No, I thought I’d do everything that I should do Misuzu noticed my aim right away.
Yes.Danna-sama
Smiling.she presented the bouquet of roses to me
I pulled out a flower from that.
Ruriko-san.here
I offered a rose to Ruriko-san in front of the big crowd.
Uhm.Me too?
Ruriko-san’s surprised.
Ruriko-san practiced really hard.so you can dance on this stage today, didn’t you?
I said clearly.
The elementary school girls got flowers from practicing hard.I think it would be strange if Ruriko-san doesn’t get any flower from anyone.
Misuzu follows up.
Misuzu also pulled one flower.
Please take one from me too
.Ruriko-san.
She received the two flowers from Misuzu and me.
It’s my first time in my life accepting flowers like this.
Ruriko-san smiles.
Thank you very much. Onee-sama.Onii-sama!
Ruriko-san called meOnii-samain front of the audience
KouzukiKakka’sgranddaughters.the successors of Kouzuki house. The daughter of the eldest son.Ruriko-san. The daughter of the second son.Misuzu. There are no other successors of Kouzuki house. The two granddaughters who pretended to be fighting for succession because ofKakkais getting along well. Ruriko-san has also shown and accepted me as Misuzu’s lover. The ripple of unrest spreads in the theater.
.Clap clap clap clap.
An applause occurs once again.
It wasKakka Kakka’sclapping at us His face is still expressionless. Perhaps.he’s violently angry at Misuzu and me. But.for him to applause here. Kakkais thinking that he has to show the depth of his tolerance. The elite people aroundKakkaalso joins in the applause. As expected, Shiba Takahiko’s not joining in. Everyone’s making a sour face. For them, I’m an outrageous outlaw. This man is making a move on Misuzu and Ruriko-san. Normally, it’s an act absolutely unacceptable for a man with a status like me. But.just to smooth this atmosphere. In order to not be crushed byKakkaand Kouzuki house.they reluctantly clap their hands. That applause continued to the percent of the people in the venue. A mindless applause happens just to follow Kouzuki house. A percent of them are dumbfounded. The remaining people pretended they didn’t see anything or think about the future. This is the adult’s.the world of the upper-class? In that situation.only Nei-san and Megu and girls are continuing their sincere applause.
.Onii-sama, you really are a courageous one
Ruriko-san said while looking at the two roses
It’s not.Ruriko-san. It’s not courage
Misuzu tells Ruriko-san.
This is love
Looking at her own bouquet.Misuzu speaks.
Ruriko-san shows a?face
.Please return soon. The program will be hindered if you stay here
Yoshiko-san tells us
Right.Manami-san and the headmaster has to dance.
Un.you’re right
I tried to get off the stage in a hurry.
But.Misuzu doesn’t let go of my hand.
Danna-sama.don’t go there
i see.
It would be bad if I return back to the audience. The spectators will notice Megu and others. It’ll become impossible to join back with Minaho-neesan,
Let’s go to the side together
Got it
Misuzu pulled my hand and we went to the stage side.
Ruriko-san and Yoshiko-san too. After we left, the stage assistants prepare for the next dance in panic. The next dancer.the granddaughter of the headmaster, Manami-san’s already in standby.
I’m sorry, Manami-san.I’ve disturbed the atmosphere
Misuzu apologizes to Manami-san.
It’s okay.please don’t mind it
Even though it’s her turn.Manami-san smiled at us with a soft expression.
Rather than that.I’m moved. Your beloved has come and you jumped on his chest. I envy you. Misuzu-san, please be happy!
.Manami-san?
Manami also can’t decide her own marriage partner on her own.
.I see. Her too.
She’s forced to marry against her will for the sake of Konpeki school?
Don’t assume that it is your fate.
Misuzu said.
I’ve always thought of the same thing. That I have no choice but to live in the condition set by my Grandfather. But, I’m mistaken
Misuzu’s seriousness is being conveyed to Manami-san.
On the side, Ruriko-san is listening to the conversation of the two.
Then.I can’t be happy
Misuzu’s happiness.
Even if the house is peaceful.I.there’s no meaning if I’m not happy. We are all born to be happy after all
.Misuzu.
Therefore.love and courage. If you have to se two, no matter what happens, you’ll be able to live happily!
Manami-san’s body trembles.
You’re right, Misuzu-san.I must not just arbitrarily decide that the it’s inevitable because it’s my fate
Manami-san smiles.
Love and courage to be happy.Manami has learned something. Thank you very much
Manami-san shows a refreshed look.Ruriko-san’s face isn’t clear.
Manami-san.please
The stage assistant talks to Manami-san.
Yes.I’m coming right away!
Manami-san turned back to Misuzu and Ruriko-san.
I’m going.Manami will dance with her best. With love and courage!
Then.Manami-san heads to the stage.
We watch Manami-san’s dance from the stage side.
Then.everything has gone away. At the moment she started dancing.she grasped the hear of the audience. After thirty seconds.everyone’s concentrated on Manami-san’s dance. Nobody’s thinking about Misuzu and me anymore. No.they can’t think. The dance of the future head.is on a completely different level from the disciples of the class. Until earlier, I thought that I can see the person’s nature by watching their dance. Every Japanese traditional dance has it’s own story. The dancer is playing the character in the story. Even though they should be dancing as someone not themselves. For some reason, you could see through the dancer. Yoshiko-san’s dance.and the current Yoshiko-san. Ruriko-san and the current Ruriko-san Misuzu’s dance and the current Misuzu’s mind and body. They’re exposed. The more they perform.as if taking of their clothing piece by piece. The mind and body of the dancer has become naked. As for Misuzu’s dance.I see a naked Misuzu. Therefore.I thought that she’s expressing her naked mind and body. But.looking at Manami-san’s dance. That thought of mine is a mistake.