Of course, there are men in the Kouzuki family as well.there are a lot of nobles intimate with Kouzuki house.politicians and foreigners.and relatives who are proposing to adopt their family to the bride. Ever since Ruriko-san and I were born.
That’s already the talk even at baby stage.
If this continues.a battle will start. Ruriko-san and my safety would be threatened. Therefore.grandfather had decided ourfianceamong the Kouzuki family
Once the fiance is decided.the quarrel will die out.
However.it has never been announced who in the family is thefianceofficially
Eh, why?
Nei-san asks.
If we announce it while we’re still young.thefiancewould receive strong envy from the family. There might be people who’d try to kill him. Therefore, it’s unknown who’s thefiancedecided until it’s announced .Misuzu-san, do you know who is it?
Megu asks.
Yes.I saw him during my 16th birthday
In short.thefianceguy knows his own standpoint too, right?
.Margo-san asks.
Yes.that is right
Misuzu answered in a small voice.
Since I’m 15 years old.I haven’t been told who’s myfianceyet
Ruriko-san said.
Thatfiancewill be coming today, right?
I.
Then.I’ll talk to him and break the engagement
Misuzu looks at me.
Yes.Danna-sama
Ruriko-san’s eyes shine, she’s impressed.
That’s amazing. That’s wonderful!I’ll support you! Misuzu-san!
1. It’s time to duel!
Chapter 218
But will Gozen-sama allow it?1
Ruriko-san’s retainer.Yoshiko-san said.
The vassal of the noble Kouzuki house, calls KouzukiKakkaGozen-sama
Gozen-sama, once he has decided on something, it’s not something that can be overturned easily. Misuzu-sama is still young, isn’t it better to take a look at the situation and take time top persuade him so he can understand?
Yoshiko-san’s suggestion is reasonable but.
Then.won’t that be impolite for my currentfiance?
Misuzu said.
True, even though Misuzu doesn’t intend to get married with him in the future.it feels sorry for the man who thinksI’m her fiancewithout knowing anything.
Besides.I myself can’t endure the reality that I have afianceother than this one
Misuzu looks at me.
I want to live with this gentleman
Nei-san and Margo-san’s looking at us amusingly.
Megu and Mana have a slightly complicated face. Yukino, her mouth is opened wide. I.what kind of face I’m making right now?
I might be disowned by grandfather after this. I might be banished from Kouzuki house today. But still, I don’t mind. I know that even if I became just my body alone, I know that this gentleman will accept me.
Misuzu’s prepared for it.
If she’s disowned by Kouzuki house.she can’t stay in her home anymore. She can’t go to school either. Even the dance would be impossible. Misuzu would lose everything. But still.she said that she wants to be with me.
I’m moved!
Ruriko-san said.
What a wonderful thing it is.right, Yoshiko!
But, Yoshiko-san.
Are you really sure about that.Misuzu-sama?
She’s shocked in the situation where Misuzu might be expelled from Kouzuki house.
.Kuromori-sama too, are you okay even if Misuzu-sama leaves Kouzuki house?
Oh.this person.
She thinks that I knew Misuzu was a member of Kouzuki house and that I seduced her.
When I first met Misuzu, I didn’t knew which house she was born in at all
I poke honestly.
Even know.I don’t know Kouzuki house well. I think that’s fine. I came to like Misuzu, not Kouzuki house
Misuzu smiled at me.
Danna-sama.your hairstyle today is wonderful!
Oh, this?I thought that Misuzu would like it so I had Katsuko-nee fix it .As I thought
Misuzu leans her body to me.
.I love you, Danna-sama
.Misuzu.
Misuzu turned towards Margo-san, Nei-san, Megu and Mana.
I’ll ask everyone too. If ever I were to be expelled from Kouzuki house.will you allow Misuzu to live by Danna-sama’s side?
Misuzu asks looking at each and every eyes.
I don’t mind it at all! It’s fun to have thefamilyincrease!
Nei-san took the lead.
I am in that standpoint after all. If Misuzu would join in, I would be pleased to welcome you
Megu said.
When you talk about that, Mana’s the same too. Mana only has Onii-chan as her place to go after all. I’m completely okay
Mana answers.
I don’t know about Minaho’s opinion but.as an individual, I welcome you. I like Misuzu’s personality and talent much more than her family. If you go to his side, then of course, you’d be helping out in ourjobright?
Margo-san asks.
Yes, of course!
Misuzu answered with a smile.
Uhm.Misuzu-sama
Michi speaks up shyly.
Whatever the situation it may be.I will be escorting Misuzu-sama for the rest of my life. I will accompany you everywhere!
If Misuzu is disowned by KouzukiKakka
Misuzu and Michi would become members ofKuromori? the smart and sociable Misuzu. Michi who has a special fighting ability. It would be great if the two of them becomes formal members, .But. KouzukiKakkaisn’t that generous to allow that. She might confine Misuzu and separate her from me. No, he might just kill me. For KouzukiKakka, the life of a man like me is just worthless. Is it okay forKuromorito be hostile against KouzukiKakka?
You won’t ask that person?
Ruriko-san points at Yukino
.Eh, Me
Yukino’s surprised.
If I recallKiirode Kuroko-san, was it?
Yoshiko-san asks, Yukino;
.Kishima Kuroko!
No, you’re Shirasaka Yukino.
Or rather, you’re proudly calling yourself with that false name? Did she like it unexpectedly?
Right.how about we ask Kuroko-san as well?
Misuzu looks at Yukino.
Ah.I.
Yukino’s confused.
I.don’t mind it. Just do what you want.you two. Either way, you already thought what I would say!
Yes. Then, we’ll do as we like!
Misuzu answered Yukino with a smile.
Ruriko-san stares at Misuzu.
Understood, Misuzu-san.please leave the future of Kouzuki house to me
Her face is cheerful.
I am very happy. Misuzu-san who’s been holding back at everything for the sake of Kouzuki house has decided to make her happiness first. With this.I don’t have any more regrets
.Regrets?
I will live as grandfather desires. I’ll dedicate my life to Kouzuki house. As long as I can see Misuzu-san happy.I’m satisfied
.Wait
Hey.wait a moment?1
Ruriko-san.are you okay with that?
I asked instinctively.
Yes. I am a daughter born under Kouzuki house after all!
Ruriko-san replied with a smile that has no hesitation.
In the first place, I am the daughter of the eldest son of Kouzki Shigetaka, Kouzuki Shigeaki Receiving the legitimate blood, I’ve been prepared to take over the next generation Kouzuki house since I was born That’s right.this girl’s the eldest son’s daughter.
Misuzu’s the second son’s daughter. The current head of Kouzuki house, Kouzuki ShigetakaKakka.has no other grandchildren. Ruriko-san and Misuzu are supposed to be fighting on succession. When you talk about blood, it’s orthodox that Ruriko-san would be succeeding.
Misuzu-san, you’re very beautiful, you’re abundant in talents.among the clan, I do know that there are people who say thatthey don’t know who would succeed between Misuzu-san and I I know that there are people who plan to divide the Kouzuki family into two by letting Misuzu-san and I fight on succession. Actually.they purposely whisper bad things on my ear so Misuzu-san and I would have discord.
Ruriko-san’s eyes looks sad.
I, of course .don’t believe those hearsays. I’ve known Misuzu-san from childhood very well.I admire her as a cousin
I also love you, Ruriko-san Thank you very much. But.the people who speak selfishly just keeps on increasing. The cruel rumors spread, then a lot of people on my side misunderstands. They really think that Misuzu-san is fighting with me.