Misuzu and Ruriko-san listen to their grandfather’s talk seriously.
Of course, me too. Seki-san and Fujimiya-san as well.
However, in a different sense.I wasn’t allowed to do as I like. Even if it looks selfish.all of my actions are a norm of Kouzuki house’s head’sfairness To influence the lives of people.I have to continue living for the best of thehouse I keepadjustinginfairnessas my vassals seek. I have to put a ruthless, and cruel, fearfulman of power. !
Kakkalaughs wryly.
No. I enjoyed it. I had fun with this living. Living as the head of Kouzuki house.this solitude!
Kakkalooks at Misuzu.
Just like Shiba’s son earlier.I’ve gathered the children of the subordinates and the clan toeducate. The parents offer their children to me as hostages. In exchange.they all think that someday they can get a important position in Kouzuki group. It’s an outrageous story. To be honest.I think that it’s unbearable for those young men to take my precious time.
Then, why have you gathered them?
Misuzu asks.
it can’t be helped.That’s what Kouzuki house seeks
Kakkaanswers.
Ruriko’s father.though he’s supposed to be my successor, he doesn’t have a strong personality. If he becomes the head, the house will be divided. The current Kouzuki house is divided into the branch family and vassals from old groups, someone who’s a rising power becoming a new vassal since the last 30 years.in short, it’s divided into Shiba-kun’s group. Ruriko’s father can’t resolve the conflict in between the two groups. Rather.both groups will use him and destroy the authority of Kouzuki head family Kakkabriefly speaks about the problem inside the Kouzuki house
Therefore.I cannot retire and stay as a strong leader. I have gathered the children from both groups under the pretext of education.I know that whatever shape of the issue is, it can be cancelled anyway. If it’s the level of their sons, the old faction and the emerging factions are already gone. The friends they can talk easily exceeds the framework of their parent’s generation. Of course.the first topic of the youngsters are their complaints about me. Even that can be a motive for their interaction. The mix of the children will be spreading to the parents soon. That’s what I’m aiming for!
Misuzu looks at her grandfather.
Therefore.you engaged me with Shiba-san’s son, the top of the emerging rising group. And perhaps.Ruriko-san’s fiance is chosen from among the old faction!
The grandfather answers.
There’s no other way.that’s the only measure that can be done for Kouzuki clan’s harmony
To save face of both groups.he engaged his two granddaughters with the sons of each factions.
Misuzu’s fianceis Shiba Takahiko.their age are close, and it’s considered that Shiba would be the face of the rising group. Ruriko-san is the eldest son’s daughter so she’ll be the face of the old faction. It was intended to wait until the two were adults until he announces Ruriko-san and Misuzu’sfiance
Do you think that will happen?
Misuzu asks.
Even if we gain time for now.don’t you think that Ruriko-san and myfiance’scan be used as a flag to intensify the conflict in between the two groups?
It may be. It may be not.that will depend on the steer of the future
Kakkaanswers
No.Shiba Okitachi-san is ambitious so he’ll aim to rule the entire Kouzuki family.the harmony grandfather wants is impossible
Misuzu analyzes.
True.if the head of the conflicting group is going to resist tot he bitter end.then it’s useless on whatever conciliation policy used.
Then.what would you do?
Misuzu answers
It’s easy.I’ll make Shiba-san’s group independent from Kouzuki house
.What? The two factions on conflict wants to grab the leadership of all Kouzuki house’s companies, don’t they? Then we divide the Kouzuki house into two. Shiba-san’s just a stockholder in Kouzuki house so isn’t it better to leave all the management to Shiba-san? Then.Shiba-kun will increase his stocks someday and lower the Kouzuki house’s shareholding ratio. The companies would be robbed by Shiba-kun
The grandfather responds.
That won’t happen. If Shiba-kun and Kouzuki house’s relationship is good.then there’s no need to bother to weaken the power of the good shareholders and attract another investor. Shiba-san himself doesn’t have the financial strength to buy the stocks. Shiba-san should hate to have a new ambitious investor pin down majority of the stock But.if the Kouzuki enterprise is divided into two, an external force.
Since it’s ruled by the shares held.an external evaluation won’t change it. Grandfather said that you don’t want the Kouzuki group you have brought up and raised to become small even for just a bit, right? You just can’t agree that the extent of your influence will increase. In short, you’re just obsessed!
Misuzu’s words are harsh.
Even if we make Shiba-san independent.the owner will remain as Kouzuki house. We’ll leave all of the management to Shiba-san but the profit are of course ours. If Shiba-san fails then he just have to resign as a matter of taking responsibility.he should have that resolution to become the manager of an enterprise Misuzu talks indifferently.
Kouzuki house should stop the method of directly managing all of the companies under them. Let’s leave each of the company to the talented ones.we should change to that method
You.don’t understand. Business management is. It’s already different from when grandfather was young!
Nagisa interrupts the debate of the grandfather and granddaughter.
Okay ! That’s enough!
The tense air in the room snaps off.
You should keep debating about economy with your grandfather more!
Nagisa tells Misuzu.
Kouzuki-sama as well.you do now understand that Misuzu’s suitable as a successor, don’t you?
I see.Nagisa’s purpose is.
To create a place where Misuzu andKakkacan talk with each other frankly.
You’re a disappointment as a woman.Misuzu. If you were a man.then I can retire at ease
Grandfather.in modern times, being a man or a woman doesn’t matter. There are a lot of women in the world’s political and economic world!
Misuzu objects her grandfather.
Hmph!Is there a female head in this current era? That’s right. I might’ve been thinking of the old standards of Japan!
.Grandfather But.your current insight in economics and corporate management still have ways to go.I will thoroughly teach you those!
.Does that mean?
.Nagisa-kun is right. Misuzu’s personality is really similar to me
Misuzu’s going to succeed Kouzuki house?
Misuzu-oneesama.I will support Onee-sama!
Ruriko-san said loudly.
Onee-sama is the most suited to be grandfather’s successor!
Thank you.Ruriko-san
Misuzu faces her grandfather.
Then, grandfather.please withdraw your nomination on Ruriko-san and myfiance!
She holds my hand tightly.
I’m already this man’swoman.Ruriko-san should marry the man she likes as well!
Kakka.
The concept of Close kinis the strongest strategy in group formation in the past and even in the present.
But.we won’t happy with that
Misuzu said clearly.
The strength of her grip increases.
I see.then it can’t be helped. I’ll let you free.
He looks at Misuzu.
Finally.Kakkayields to Misuzu.
To be honest.I don’t understand what’s good with that man. It’s true that he changed Misuzu tojust a dollto such a lively girl. I can tell his sincerity to Misuzu. It must be good for you to have a gentle and docile husband.
Gentle and docile husband.me?
Does he see me that way?
Thank you very much grandfather
However.you have to do a proper wedding ceremony. If you plan to take over Kouzuki house, then you have to do that. I will attend it. I don’t mind if the political and financial parties line up. Yes.of course