If this house belongs to Kouzuki house in documents then I think we can convince the people outside. What do you think, Minaho-oneesama?
Ruriko asks.
But, won’t it look strange if we’re living in a property owned by Kouzuki house?
Ruriko is Jii-chan’s daughter, so she’s okay but, Megu, Mana, all the other girls, and me, we’ve got nothing to do with Kouzuki house.
Besides, wouldn’t it be strange if Minaho-neesan’s living in a place that she just sold?
Kuromori members won’t be able to live here.
That’s not true. It’s Kouzuki house’s freedom to choose who lives in the mansion
Misuzu said.
Let’s see, if that’s what Kakka wants, then I don’t think there would be anyone who’ll point fingers at whoever lives in here. The only problem is whether the people still see this place as a brothel. I don’t think there’s a problem even if he performs trades in here. It’s Kakka’s business either way. We’ll be manipulating the information anyway Shou-neechan said.
If Jii-chan lives in here, then the personal information of the residents in this mansion would be top secret.
Kouzuki SS would do their work.
I’d be glad to do the same. If this happens, then I can stay here as a bodyguard. Don’t you want the same, Reika?
Yes, I’d like to live together with everyone, not just staying in
Since they’re Jii-chan’s bodyguards, it wouldn’t look strange if Shou-neechan and Rei-chan live in here.
In a sense, Ruriko’s plan on naming this house for Kouzuki house seems reasonable but,
Yeah. That’s a good idea Ruri-tan
Yes, Ruriko-sama, I think we should do that
What do you think, Minaho-oneesama?
The three cousins of Kouzuki house asks Minaho-neesan.
However.
That is indeed an interesting offer, it’s worth considering
Minaho-neesan smiled.
But, aren’t you forgetting something important?
Something important?
First, I think that you should discuss it with Kouzuki-sama first. Then, that’s when you’ll talk to me
Misuzu, Ruriko, and Yoshiko-san have to discuss it with Jii-chan first.
Where Kakka should live after his retirement should be discussed within the Kouzuki family. You haven’t consulted Kouzuki-sama about this, and yet you brought up the topic to me
I see. We just made decisions without Jii-chan’s permission.
I’ll forget what I heard just now. I like that the three daughters of Kouzuki house are concerned about their grandfather. But, if he discovers that you’ve made decisions without consulting him, then it would anger Kouzuki-sama. No, instead, it would make him sad Minaho-neesan said.
How would you feel if someone talked about your future without you knowing and even consulting an outsider about it, wouldn’t you feel sad? Don’t you think you’re not treated like family?
That’s true.
But to us, Minaho-oneesama is already family. Our bonds are stronger than blood
Ruriko said.
It may be right for Ruriko-san but what about Kouzuki-sama?
Minaho-neesan’s words are cold.
To him, I’m still a lass. He doesn’t think that I should worry about him! Even now we’re still business partners!
I see.
To Minaho-neesan, she has a clear line with her relationship with Jii-chan.
I don’t want to be depending on Kouzuki-sama nor the Kouzuki group just because you’re staying in our house. It’s not that kind of relationship. Do you understand why?
No
Ruriko replies on behalf of the three.
That’s because I lived using my strength until now. Some prostitutes supported me, helped me. Therefore, I can deal with Kouzuki-sama in business, but we can’t have a relationship deeper than business partners Minaho-neesan.
Similarly, I can’t simply tell you that Kuromori will deal with things smoothly because you’re from Kouzuki house! I want to stand on my feet all the time
I see.
Among those who helped Minaho-neesan, some prostitutes have died already.
Therefore, Minaho-neesan cannot show herself to be close to Jii-chan too much.
They have to show that they’re equal business partners, using each other.
She doesn’t want just to borrow the power of Kouzuki house.
I don’t mind selling this mansion. But, I won’t sell it for anything less than three times the market price. Kuromori Minaho had trade with Kouzuki-sama, and she made a profit. It was a good deal for her. If the people don’t see it that way, then I would lose my position A fair exchange is meaningless?
People could only see it as Jii-chan giving an order to sell the land and us obeying it.
Well, that’s obvious.
Kuromori has been operating in this area ever since post-war.
If Jii-chan said that he wants to live in a house with the memories of his youth and bought this at the market price, then,
The people will only see it as Minaho-neesan surrendering to Kouzuki house.
Kouzuki house has too much power and money after all.
excuse our impoliteness!
Ruriko bows her head in panic.
We’re sorry!
We’re very sorry!
Misuzu and Yoshiko-san also apologized to Minaho-neesan.
I don’t mind. You’re family, so I forgive you. But you must remember this; no matter how rational and perfect your thoughts may seem, people have different perspectives, you have to think of that or else you’ll only hurt them Minaho-neesan said.
The three of you are daughters of Kouzuki house, you must keep that to your heart
Yes
Misuzu nods.
Anyway, we’ll talk to Grandfather first, Then, we’ll give Minaho-oneesama the revised proposition
We’ll be sure to satisfy Minaho-oneesama
We’ll consider it carefully and ask Grandfather to make sure we won’t cause any inconvenience
Misuzu, Ruriko, and Yoshiko-san said.
Uhm, I think you already understand but still,
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All you have to do, especially Ruriko, is to ask Jii-chan that you’d like to live together
Onii-sama?
Look, I know that the problem is that Jii-chan is lonely but, you girls should think about how to make Jii-chan if you talk it out with him. Don’t use logic or be rational
These three are too smart.
Therefore, they make simulations in their mind and make up an answer right away.
But, they’re forgetting the delicate feelings of people.
This is an advice from me
Margo-san said.
You shouldn’t talk like This is the problem, now this is what we should do
She smiled.
Just talk about the problem and don’t derive a solution from it
Why?
Ruriko asks.
Kouzuki-san doesn’t want you to bring a conclusion Making a suggestion like This is the problem, let’s solve it this way, will never make the plan bear fruit. He’d be desperate to build logic to break your suggestion That’s.
Kouzuki-san’s got his pride after all. Do you really think that he’d accept if his granddaughters tell him to do this?
But, the conversation can’t progress unless we show the solution to the problem
Misuzu said.
I wonder? If you just point out the problem and ask Kouzuki-san, saying, Grandfather, what should we do? I think that he would give out the answer you’re supposed to present him, nothing changes
Margo-san chuckled.
You know, Kouzuki-san is a man who won’t move all-out unless it’s a decision he made. Therefore, you should ask Kouzuki-san for his decision
i see
But, will it go that smoothly? Grandfather could give a totally different answer than what we had
Yoshiko-san asks anxiously.
Well, all you have to do is guide him while presenting the problem. But Grandfather, this is another problem. What should we do with this?
I see.
Kouzuki-sama wants you girls to rely on him. And so, do depend on him. You also want to live with Kouzuki-san because you are also sad. But, Misuzu-san, Ruriko-chan, can’t separate themselves with Yoshinobu-kun. What should we do? Grandfather? and that’s all you have to do for now. Your Grandfather has made a lot of hard decisions up until now. He’ll surely give you the right answer. To be honest, I think that Kouzuki-san would think about the best solution coming from Minaho’s position I think so too.