Oh right.
I got used to Ruriko doing that in the house recently.
They think that a lady of Kouzuki house shouldn’t carry tea.
No, it’s my role.
Ruriko said.
Grandfather and Onii-sama are dear to me. I cannot ask anyone else to do that My, Ruriko-sama already calls him Onii-sama?
The ladies look at me.
Yes, he’s my big brother
It’s publicly acknowledged that I’m Misuzu’s fiance.
Then, Jii-chan and Ruriko both show that they accept it with pleasure.
That’s your apotheosis
Jii-chan whispers to me. He’s smiling.
Puff your chest with pride. Take a composed stance. Indeed, there’s hardly anyone here who’ll do anything malicious
Misuzu whispers to my ear.
Then.
excuse me!
That one lady occupying the table alone stands up and comes over here.
Long black hair, tall figure. Wearing a purple dress and a pearl necklace. A beauty in her high-school, I think.
And behind her is her bodyguard, she’s short-haired and is wearing school uniform.
is that okay?
I mean, would Ootoku-san and Choumoto-san stop the two?
The two giants aren’t moving.
That means, they don’t see the young lady and her bodyguard as threats.
Ah, I can see the short-haired bodyguard offended by it.
She sensed that they ignored her fighting strength.
Pleased to meet you. I’m Torii Mariko!
The young lady greeted elegantly.
Father has been in your care. It’s a great honor to meet you today
Jii-chan ignored the lady and looked at Misuzu.
Who’s this lady?
Misuzu replies, calmly.
Torii Mariko-sama, or so she says Is she your acquaintance? No, we’re at the different school year. If I recall, she’s the daughter of the chairman of Torii electronics Oh, Torii-kun.
Jii-chan speaks in ill humor.
yes, I’m Torii Youzou’s granddaughter!
The young lady continues her self-appeal, unable to read the mood that she’s ignored.
So, what about it?
Jii-chan speaks like he’s looking at an insect.
uhm, i would like to express my gratitude for the invi-. I didn’t invite you here. Misuzu and Ruriko are the hosts of this gathering?
Jii-chan said.
Yoshiko-san’s name isn’t mentioned.
That’s because some people didn’t like about that sudden announcement that Yoshiko-san is Jii-chan’s granddaughter.
It should’ve been Yoshiko-san, Ruriko’s attendant who should’ve handed tea to Jii-chan and me. If it was back then.
Seeing that Ruriko brought it to us herself shows that Yoshiko-san is no longer her attendant.
Yoshiko-san, who never leaves Ruriko’s side back then, isn’t anywhere.
Maybe she’s with Shou-neechan and Rei-chan.
This is the mansion of the Kouzuki head house. I don’t mind if Misuzu and Ruriko invite their friends. Didn’t my granddaughters invite you? You’re not my guest, are you?
Mariko-san starts trembling.
however, kouzuki-sama.Misuzu-sama’s grandfather is present. So what about it? if I don’t give my greetings, my grandfather will scold me!
Jii-chan.
That’s your circumstances. I couldn’t care less about it
He glared at Mariko-san.
Mariko-san, just apologize to Kakka and come back here!
Ah, the lone wolf calls out on Mariko-san from the other table.
She’s wearing a wine red dress, a mature-looking young lady.
It’s just Mariko’s reasoning. Kakka wouldn’t go out of his way to greet us all one-by-one. Do you really want to ask Kakka to do something that troublesome?
Oh, I see.
If he satisfied Torii-san.
Then, Jii-chan would have to greet every girl in here and talk like, is your grandfather doing well?
Well, forgive me, I’m the head of the longstanding Kouzuki family, I’m not royalty nor politician
If he was royalty or a politician, then, he would greet everyone, and have a short conversation with them, some service for popularity stunts, but.
Jii-chan isn’t obligated to do that.
This isn’t a formal party either. It’s just my house. It’s within my privilege to drink tea wherever I please as it is my house. I came here because I was having a conversation with Kuromori-kun, and you were here, that’s all. It’s within my freedom whether I greet or not my granddaughter’s friends Jii-chan owns this house, and he’s also the head of Kouzuki clan. He looks down on all the young ladies in here.
Jii-chan can be friendly with their Grandfathers or parents. Still, the young ladies were only guests invited by Misuzu and Ruriko.
It’s Jii-chan’s decision on how to deal with the guests of his granddaughters.
Therefore, Jii-chan didn’t greet the girls, saying, Everyone, thank you for coming today.
He didn’t come here just to greet the young ladies.
He didn’t even come in while giving a slight nod to not be rude with them, he came, while still talking to me.
Do you not understand my position, do you?
Then, Jii-chan is a man of power.
Those who think that they can bow their heads thoughtlessly and speak to Jii-chan like they’re intimate aren’t allowed.
The gathering today is only for the young ladies in Misuzu’s school who has a personal bodyguard.
If Jii-chan were to have a good conversation with all these ladies, how would the other clan see that?
Misunderstandings must be avoided.
I came here to show up. I think that alone is enough for your gratitude
Jii-chan looked at Mariko-san.
When you come home, tell your grandfather that I showed up on a party Misuzu and Ruriko hosted. Torii-kun would be surprised
Shiba-san’s the one managing the Kouzuki group now, but still, Jii-chan is a busy man.
He’s busy, and yet, he still came to watch his granddaughter’s situation.
If the ladies deliver that to their parents and grandparents, it will send a message that Jii-chan loves his granddaughters.
Therefore, just from showing up, Jii-chan showed it all.
On top of that, Jii-chan doesn’t need to greet all the young ladies in here.
Despite that.
Torii Mariko-san was unable to read the situation and presented herself before Jii-chan.
If Torii-kun were to know that you tried to call out to me, he would be perplexed. He will surely scold you. No, if it’s him, he would call me to apologize. And that is just another trouble for me. If I recall, he has a weak heart. You shouldn’t make your Grandfather worry too much Jii-chan speaks kindly, but it’s cold. i’m very sorry
Mariko-san bowed her head and tries to return to her seat.
No, wait
Jii-chan called her.
yes? what about me? Is there anyone else? Also
Jii-chan looked at the girl who warned Mariko-san.
You, the lass who called out to her. Yes, you
The girl wearing a wine-red dress?
The mature lady stands up.
Do you have business with me? Yes, I will be leaving now. Could you come here and accompany Kuromori-kun?
Huh? Me?
grandfather?
Misuzu’s surprised too.
Jii-chan.
You don’t mind, do you? I think this lady is suited as a sample to show Kuromori-kun how the high-class ladies behave? If that is alright with you.
The girl wearing a wine red dress bows her head.
What is your name? Kanou Sakurako
The red dress lady named herself.
Oh, Kanou-kun’s daughter? I see. You do have the looks of your mother Yes, Kakka Hmm. Well, I’m giving you my best regards. Torii-kun’s daughter, too, will you? yes.
Mariko-san bows her head.
Now then, I will be heading out. Misuzu, make sure your guests have fun. Kuromori-kun as well Yes, Grandfather
Jii-chan tries to leave with Ootoku-san following him, then.
please wait!
Huh?
The girl wearing a white dress, sitting on the edge of Ruriko’s table, stands up.
Arisu, stop it!