Nagisa smiles calmly.
Well fine.Mao didn’t do anything wrong!
That’s right. That’s why there’s no problem even if we’re investigated right?
Then.the two come to my side.
Fujimiya-san and Seki-san in front. Behind them is Ruriko-san and Yoshiko-san. They’re looking at us with an anxious face. Everyone’s afraid that we’re going to be disposed byKakka Everyone believes thatKakkais the absolute ruler of this place.1
It’ll be fine.don’t worry
In such a tense air.Nagisa speaks to Misuzu and me.
Nagisa’s smile gives Misuzu courage.
.Grandfather, I can’t consent being subjected to such a trial
.She tells her grandfather in the judge seat.
I have done nothing to receive such accusation!
Kakkacounterattacks.
Even though I have afiancedecided for you.isn’t it a sin to exchange affection to another man?
Yes. Of course
Misuzu answers immediately.
.what part of me are you dissatisfied? Misuzu-sama?
Unable to endure the tense air any longer. thefianceShiba Takahiko speaks up.
.That part
.What? You’re calling me who’s four years younger than you with a-Sama. However.that is!
Shiba Takahiko tries to speak up but.he looks atKakka’sface in surprise.
.I’m very sorry. Uhm.I spoke withoutKakka’spermission
Four years older than Misuzu.then he’s college student?
Even though he’s taller and has a better physique thanKakka.Shiba Takahiko’s afraid of him. Kakkathen.
I don’t mind.let’s have the prosecutor question the defendant first. Be sure to throw out all everything that’s inside your heart.
that’s. Takahiko-kun, you’re going to be Misuzu’s husband aren’t you? If you’re no match against your wife.you won’t be a leader of the Kouzuki group!
Kakkafuels Shiba Takahiko.
His mouth is smiling but.his eyes are serious.
yes.I’ll do my best. I’ll endeavor myself seriously!
Shiba Takahiko is underKakka’scontrol.
Let me tell you beforehand.
Misuzu speaks to Shiba Takahiko.
I’m very sorry for this selfish arrangement but.I would like to cancel grandfather’s decision about my engagement with Takahiko-san. I’m sorry!
Misuzu bows her head to Shiba Takahiko.
For the time being.I’ll bow together.
Fortunately.it’s still a private talk.it’s not publicly announced that Takahiko-san is myfiance I think that it won’t hurt Takahiko-san’s career
Misuzu said clearly
Is this the fault of that man over there?
Shiba Takahiko opens up his mouth.
That’s right. I’m going out with this person
Isn’t he just a brat? He’s only a year younger than me. A first year high school boy Uhm.from which house are you? Which department in Kouzuki group is your father?
Shiba Takahiko thinks that I’m someone from a noble family somewhere.
Inside Kouzuki group as well.
This person isn’t a member of any household
.What do you mean?
.Err
I’m just a commoner. Or rather, I may be poorer than a commoner
Yeah.My father disappeared
Commoner?Why is that person?
It seems that Misuzu got annoyed at what Shiba Takahiko said.
He’s the man I’m in love with.it doesn’t matter to you!
It does! I am yourfiance!
Shiba Takahiko’s confused.
Also.I’m the officialfiancechosen byKakka!
I just annulled thatengagementjust now! You’re born from Kouzuki house so your duty is to be married to a certainfiancedecided byKakka? Please don’t decide my life without permission!
Misuzu said clearly.
Shiba Takahiko trembles from Misuzu’s thorough rejection. But still, he tries to bring it on his own pace.
misuzu-sama.No, Misuzu-san.Uhm, is it okay to call you Misuzu-san?
He’s trying to build a friendly relationship?
.But
Takahiko-kun.shouldn’t you just call her Misuzu without any suffix?
Kakkaspeaks with a sour expression.
Yes, certainly. Kakka.
Trembling.Shiba Takahiko looks at Misuzu.
I’m very sorry but, according toKakka’srequest.I will be calling you with only your first name.Miー
At the moment Shiba Takahiko tries to speak.
I refuse.I don’t want to be called by you as such!
Misuzu clearly rejects.
No but, that.Kakkaasked me to call you.
It’s wrong for grandfather to tell you how to call me
Shiba Takahiko tries to useKakka’sauthority to stand above Misuzu.
Therefore, Misuzu deniesKakka’sauthority
Err.that
Shiba Takahiko looks at Misuzu andKakkaalternately.
Looking troubled.
.i’ve made so much effort all this itme!
Eh.what are you talking about?
Seki-san and Fujimiya-san.the spectators of the room are all stunned.
One year ago.whenKakkahas nominated me as your fiance.I’ve always been working so hard!
.Hmm
What is he talking about?
Just what on earth is the effort you’re talking about?
Misuzu asked interestingly.
.that is.everything and anything
Shiba Takahiko speaks desperately.
i’m going to become your husband.the center of the Kouzuki group. I’ve studied about business administration desperately more than ever. I’ll graduate at the top of the university. Definitely.I promise. I’ll make an effort. Next year, I’ll study in US abroad, taking MBA qualification, I’ll make connections with the economic people of each country. I’ll do that. That’s my plan!
That’s got nothing to do with me at all
Misuzu answered coldly.
Takahiko-san.your father is a director in the Kouzuk group. Even if you haven’t talked to me.you should be able to join Kouzuki group with your own will and with Takahiko-san’s power, you can be on the top of the management department.there’s no meaning in marrying me, is there?
Shiba Takahiko.
Yes.I’m confident reaching a director with my own effort
However.more than being a director.you’re aiming to be at the top of the group, I need to be married with you
This man.
He’s not feeling any love towards Misuzu? Since the start, he admitted that thisengagementis just apolitical marriage
By becoming a member of Kouzuki family.my success in life would become 120% certain. On the contrary.If I can’t marry you, my probability in winning in life would be halved
.Takahiko-san, what is victory in life?
Misuzu asks.
Isn’t that obvious?
Is it becoming the president of the Kouzuki group.becoming the chairman? .It is to become a wonderful economy man likeKakka!
Shiba Takahiko declares.
I want to be a powerful economic man likeKakkawho can move Japan.no, the whole world’s economy!
Misuzu.
You’re free to dream whatever you want. But, I will never be happy in that dream of yours
Therefore.I’m doing all my best!
Shiba Takahiko hits the desk!
Even I don’t think that I can accept you easily. Either way, I!
He glares at me for a moment.
.There’s no way a man like me can be liked by a lady like you! Therefore I have no choice but to make an effort. No, I have nothing but confidence in my own effort. Ever since I was born, I have always lived to do effort, effort, effort, effort. I’m using all of my effort to become a man you will accept!
.Err
.Effort, what kind of effort?
Misuzu asks.
Un.I also want to know.
For example.I.you have enjoyed dinner with me at the French Restaurant last night!
Eh.the two of them?
Well.your family and mine were having dinner
Misuzu corrects.
What?It’s a family dinner?
At that time.you looked at me with disappointed eyes when I left the vegetables and carrot on the plate.
I didn’t make eyes like that No, you did! You did that! You were looking at me with eyes like I’m such a pitiful person!
Isn’t that just paranoia?
Therefore.I have doctors and psychotherapist help me create a program to help me eat carrots now!