I was mistaken on educating Ruriko. She grew up believing that she was the legitimate heir of the Kouzuki house and would eventually inherit the Kouzuki family
Yeah.Ruriko.
She thinks that her father was the heir of Kouzuki house. Thinking that she, his daughter.would be the successor Among the three daughters of Jii-chan’s sons.much more acute than Misuzu. No, not only Ruriko herself. The people around Ruriko.the branch families of Kouzuki house, the executives of group companies, and all of the other nobles. Therefore.they have treated Ruriko as a special existence. She’s been forced to live without a person close to her other than Yoshiko-san, her retainer.
Last night.when I talked to Ruriko, I was astonished. Ruriko now can’t be allowed to remain in Kouzuki house. There’s no other choice but to drive her out
.What do you mean?
I ask.
Ruriko.is lacking the proper sentiment as a person. This is helpless. There’s a lot of human lives and future Kouzuki house takes care of
Jii-chan looks at me.
I know that I was wrong as a human. I asked to kill my own son. I had no choice but to kill Shigeaki on that spot for the future of Kouzuki house and the group companies. I’m convinced that it is. But.I have the sense of guild about the fact that I had killed my son. I am sure to fall to hell. I killed my own son with that determination!
.Jii-chan.
I sacrificed a whole high-rise hotel.Kouzuki security service itself just to prevent Shigeaki’s escape. I took every means to avoid killing him.to avoid murdering my own son. I used money. But.he tried to assassinate Shiba-kun. He couldn’t allow Shiba-kun to be the top of the Kouzuki group by all means. Then, I have no choice but to punish Shigeaki as the head of Kouzuki family. I, the head of the noble family.has the responsibility as the top of the corporate group.
Jii-chan’s words are heavy.
The day before yesterday.I resolved myself for Shigeaki’s murder. He will die.No, he died by my order. I intended to accept my fate. But still.My heart shook. Did Shigeaki really send an assassin towards Shiba-kun?Did he have secret deals with the executives.I held my decision to the last minute until I know that. As a result, I’ve caused you all a lot of trouble. If I decided sooner. I would’ve never let you experience such danger, I regretted it.
Well.we also had an issue with Cesario Viola. It’s not just Kouzuki-san’s responsibility
Margo-san said.
That’s right! That was my fight! Ojii-chan has nothing to do with it!
Nei answers as well.
Yeah.we fought Cesario Viola by our own will. Jii-chan doesn’t need to feel responsible for us
.Thank you for saying that.
Jii-chan bows his head to us.
But.Ruriko.
Jii-chan looks down on.Ruriko who’s face is gloomy.
Last night, I talked to Ruriko. I asked her why is she so depressed. And she answered.
Jii-chan leaks a sigh.
She seems to be shocked, thinking that shemight not be qualified to be a successor of Kouzuki house Shigeaki.his act of insolence disturbing the internal harmony of Kouzuki house.therefore, she thinks that it was natural for him to be disposed of. Then, on top of that.wondering that she, the daughter of Shigeaki, loses the qualification to be the successor by blood.she’s depressed of because some nonsense Jii-chan calls Ruriko’s worry asnonsense
.Her own father died! Furthermore, her grandfather ordered his death. How can a 15 year old girl agree with such outrageousness? She wasconvinced as there’s no other option for the sake of Kouzuki house? .This is horrifying!
.Jii-chan
Ruriko.is lackingsentiment I’ve failed in teaching this girl sentiment. She should feel sorrowful.thefamily loveis much more important than protecting thehousethecompany! This girl is still 15 years old!
Jii-chan shouts.
No, it’s all my fault.I’m the one who made her like this!
No.Jii-chan. If you say that. We to, even though we’re in a funeral’s waiting room.we’re flirting here, laughing, having sex. You’re different
Huh.Jii-chan?
You always put your own desire as second. You are responding to Misuzu and Michi’s sexual hopes in an effort to cheer them up. Sticking the skin with the man you love gives women a sense of security
True.Misuzu’s not addicted to sex.
They’re just seeking fellowship from me due to their current anxiety.
Misuzu too.they tend to be too honest to their desires but.they are considerate to you and people around you. Yesterday, today.I’ve been observing their behavior closely True, they might be deviations in their actions but.they consider you, their partner’s thoughts.there’s a firmemotion That’s for sure
.Sentiment
But.Ruriko doesn’t have thatsentiment She’s acting only according to logical and rational calculations. She thinks too digital. Inside her clever thoughts.she judged thatShe’s not qualified as the successor of Kouzuki house anymoretherefore she’s depressed.
Logical and rational.clever thinking.
Shiba-kun knows that Shigeaki was a traitor. Someday, the executives will discover that I have disposed of Shigeaki. There’s no way they won’t suspect. If that happens.she who’s the daughter of Shigeaki will be gradually eliminated. Even though I treat Ruriko equally with Misuzu.the executives will be taking considerations by themselves and move away from Ruriko. They’ll treat her as a sore object. Then Shiba-kun would be the head of the next Kouzuki group.and I will be of old age. I will die someday. It’s unlikely for Ruriko to be chosen as the successor of Kouzuki house. That is, if you think reasonably and logically!
.Yeah
That’s a logical answer. Whether it’s correct or not, is a different topic
.That’s a right recognition. If you think calmly fro the situation, that should be the case. Ruriko concluded it that way. Then.she’s convinced that she’s worthless and can no longer be a successor. Therefore, she’s depressed
.it is as Jii-chan said.
But.Ruriko doesn’t understand. Ruriko’s conclusion is lackingsentiment
Oh.I see.
Ruriko, you.don’t know who you are
I mutter.
.?
Ruriko looks up.
Ruriko.you’re a very cute and beautiful girl!
.Yes?
Ruriko doesn’t get it.
You see.Ruriko’s an amazingly cute girl! Well, you may be the princess of Kouzuki house but.you’re too cute that everyone can’t approach you
Onii-sama.what are you talking about? What your father did has nothing to do with Ruriko! Rather, everyone thinks that you’re a poor child because your father died early. The executives of Kouzuki group isn’t treating Ruriko cold-heartedly! I’m an outsider.the daughter of Kouzuki Shigeaki! Like I said.that has nothing to do with it!
Ruriko’s sharp when it comes to political matters
But, she doesn’t know people’ssentiments. Humans move according to their emotion rather than the logical and rational answers.
Rather, if this goes on.someone in the future might use Ruriko to elevate their position!
I think so.
.Why, Onii-sama?
Ruriko who doesn’t understand people’s emotions.is easy to deceive
.Oh
That’s hot it is. I will die someday. And if I die.there will surely be a power struggle showing within the Kouzuki group. If Shiba-kun hasn’t taken control of the group by that time.a person with bad intention would try to deceive Ruriko, not Misuzu
That’s.Grandfather?
Ruriko’s surprised.
With her father already dead, Ruriko who has no backing is easier to manipulate. Furthermore.you’re a woman oflogicso you can be easily deceived by a crafty man who kneads logic
Jii-chan said.
Therefore.I have to kick you out of Kouzuki house.
Jii-chan looks at me.
You, how much do you have now?
.What? Money. Do you have at least 3k yen? Yeah.I do .Take it otu Ah, okay
I don’t get it but.I take out three thousand yen from my wallet.
Jii-chan takes out something from his pocket.then writes a number with a fountain pen