He’s the type who has nerves of steel.
You won’t say that you’re interested in Russian movies, would you?
Kouzuki Kenshi laughs.
What about you? Are you familiar with Russian movies?
I’ll ask that for now.
Yes. I’m a fan of Mikhalkov
Shit, I might’ve stirred the hornet’s nest.
It’s a good film, I recommend it. Kukuku
Don’t say Kukuku.
What should I do now?
Everyone, sorry to keep you waiting
Oh, the host stands in front of the mic in the podium.
The party’s starting?
The guests outside the venue comein.
In the end, 400-500 people are attending.
The venue is quite crowded.
Well then, let’s begin
Hmm.
The entrance where guests come in is cut off.
Jii-chan enters.
Ootoku-san is in front, Jii-chan and Yoshiko-san, and Choumoto-san is behind.
Yeah, at this timing, nobody could interfere with him going for the seat.
I mean, Ootoku-san and Choumoto-san are abnormally strong looking.
They’re entirely different from ordinary bodyguards.
Their physique is absurdly great, they’re also emitting a powerful aura.
Indeed, people who try to charge that won’t appear so easily.
However.
Jii-chan who should usually have a stronger aura than Ootoku-san doesn’t look lively.
And, Yoshiko-san behind him too.
Furthermore, she’s showing a confused expression.
She’s wearing a beautiful dress, oh, it’s a bit of a childish dress, just like how Jii-chan likes it.
But, Yoshiko-san’s already 18, so I can’t say that it suits her.
Poor girl, she’s always been behind Ruriko-sama as her shadow, so it’s natural for her to be confused if she’s suddenly pulled out to such dazzling places like this
Kouzuki Kenshi said.
Yeah, that’s right. Coming from Ruriko’s attendant to one of the successors of Kouzuki house.
Unlike Misuzu and Ruriko who were accustomed to gorgeous places, she probably feels mental fatigue as she’s the only one by Jii-chan’s side.
Furthermore, Jii-chan who lost Ruriko is now depressed.
Please enjoy the beauty of Russian movies!
At the same time Jii-chan sits on the arranged chair, the venue’s light darkens.
Yoshiko-san sits next to Jii-chan.
We’re behind the men in black clothes, so Jii-chan hasn’t noticed us yet.
The venue turns completely dark.
The front screen projects a Russian movie.
Oh, they’re doing a brief introduction to Russian film history
Kouzuki Kenshi mutters.
Hmm.
Michi holds my hand in the dark.
She grips it strongly.
She’s telling me that it will be okay, she’s by my side.
Thanks, Michi.
I grip Michi’s small hand back.
The video continues for five minutes.
To be honest, I don’t have much composure to watch the history of Russian movies.
Jii-chan who’s protected by Ootoku-san and the guys in black clothes is several meters away.
I’m looking at Jii-chan’s unenergetic back.
Yoshiko-san’s standing behind him like it’s a punishment game.
I have to do something.
This can’t go on.
Oh, I see. It’s quite easy to understand. The Soviet era is a bit abridged
Kouzuki Kenshi who has a reputation of not being able to read the atmosphere nods to himself.
Eventually, the video ends.
The venue gets bright.
Well then, the member of the Russian Federation congress and the honorary chairman of the Moscow Film University, Tosrtole Cheshirenko-sama, please have a word. Everyone, give him a round of applause Then, the door to the waiting room where Misuzu and Ruriko are in opens, and an elderly Russian appears.
The guests in the hall applause and, he rises up to the podium.
He starts his greeting through an interpreter.
That person has served some Russian art-related positions, but in reality, he’s the leader energy resource related congress
Kouzuki Kenshi tells me.
In short, they came to Japan under the name of artistic exchange, but they will hold informal meetings in energy and resource parties in the shadows.
The Russian Congress member continues to make speeches like I’m thrilled to be able to host the Russian film festival in Japan.
Well, that has nothing to do with us though
Kouzuki Kenshi said suddenly.
Kakka!
A voice calls Jii-chan from behind.
It’s me, Kouzuki Kenshi!
this guy!
He really can’t read the atmosphere!
What, Kenshi?
Jii-chan turns around while sitting in his chair and confirms that it’s Kouzuki Kenshi.
Ootoku-san and Choumoto-san know that Kenshi is a member of Kouzuki house’s branch family, so they’re not being cautious.
He’s also here!
Kouzuki Kenshi points at me.
you?
Jii-chan’s surprised.
Yoshiko-san is also surprised when she saw my face.
Why are you in masquerade
Oh right.
I had my hair swept back and am wearing fashion glasses today.
Well, you see I’m asking why you’re here
Jii-chan glares at me.
Just thought of it Hm? Just thought of what?
Err.
I just came
Even I think that was an idiotic reply.
Kouzuki Kenshi is holding back his laughter on the side.
I’m going to kill him later.
That girl’s’ here. Misuzu’s coming too?
Jii-chan looks at Michi and said.
Yeah, well, they’re here, I mean Where are they now?
No, you see.
I mean, why are Misuzu and Ruriko not coming back even though Jii-chan’s here?
Perhaps she’ll come over here once the greetings with the
VIP
is over
She must be thinking that it’s rude to come in the venue right now so she can’t go.
Misuzu and Ruriko are both considerate girls.
I see
Jii-chan’s convinced.
The hall is filled with big applause.
It seems that the Russian congress member has finished his greetings.
Jii-chan looks back in front and applaud.
Yoshiko-san seems to want to say something, but she doesn’t forget to applaud to the podium.
Err, Today, we have Prime Minister Hattori Kanzou with us! Please come to the stage!
Once again, another loud applause.
A politician I’ve seen somewhere before appears from the entrance of the hall while waving his hand.
He’s surrounded by SP.
The person himself seems to be shorter than I thought
Kouzuki Kenshi says something unneeded again.
The Russian Congress member remains in the stage.
The prime minister climbs the stage and shakes hand with the Russian congress member.
The photographers who have permission and have a news armband attach to them keep on pressing the shutter.
There’s a TV camera too.
That means that this video will be used for tonight’s news and tomorrow’s newspaper
Kouzuki Kenshi said.
Japan-Russia cultural exchange. Well, it’s good news
I see. They’ll let them take photos then the Prime Minister will return right after.
Then, there won’t be any news about the informal meetings held behind the party.
Hmm, What’s that?
Kouzuki Kenshi said suddenly.
Huh?
no way?
really?
What’s going on?
Kouzuki Kenshi is also surprised.
Ruriko? Misuzu?
Jii-chan spoke unconsciously.
Ruriko and Misuzu come from the waiting room holding a big bouquet.
They’re showing a beautiful smile.
Well then, we have some floral gifts brought to Tosrtole Cheshirenko and Prime Minister Hattori
The host said, and my two women go up the podium.
Misuzu and Ruriko illuminated by the spotlight are too radiant, too beautiful.
Misuzu goes to the prime minister.
Ruriko goes to the Russian congress member.
They hand over the flowers with a smile.
The hall is filled with even louder applause.
The cameramen take photos.