Nagisa’s flower shop is also famous around here.
What are you doing Anju-san
Luna goes to Kurose Anju.
I’m sorry about her, she’s a relative of ours. She’s in her third year in middle school, and she’s applying to this high-school next year so she came here to check out the school, but Yoshinobu-kun and Megumi-chan were there, so she must’ve been so happy to see them that she ran with them Nagisa made some absurd explanation, but. Geez, what a troublesome sister
Luna uses her Miko power to convince the track and field girls.
i see. I guess there’s no helping it
Takeshiba-san accepted.
Let’s go, the folk dance will be fun
Nagisa smiled gently.
I heard that the after-party is only for students, but I’m a former student and a relative of these kids, so it’s okay, right?
Behind Nagisa is Luna, taking control of everyone.
i think? I don’t think it’s a problem
Captain Takeshiba gave her approval.
Thank you, let’s go then. Yoshinobu-kun, Megu-chan, also
Nagisa doesn’t know Kurose Anju’s name yet.
It’s Kurose Anju Oh right, let’s go If you’d excuse us then, Takeshiba-san, everyone. Let’s go Megu O-Okay, excuse us
We bow our heads to Takeshiba-san.
Oh right, I’m going too Captain! Good Work! Good Work! Excuse us!
All the other members of the club who are attending the dance also went to their boyfriends.
Oh, take care, I’ll review today’s performance the day after tomorrow. Dismissed!
Takeshiba-san speaks to her club members with a confused look.
1404. School Festival Day 2 After the Festival (Part 3)
We walk side by side o the road in front of the ground, which is now completely dark.
Megu, Nagisa, Mao-chan, Luna, and Kurose Anju.
Yoshida-kun, Yoshida-kun, Yoshida-kun!
Mao-chan’s sticking to me as usual.
On the other hand, Kurose Anju’s walking behind us just like before.
Why are you walking so far behind?
I asked.
Err, uhm, that’s because. i’ve never walked alone with a man before so I feel somewhat embarrassed.I’m sorry
Oh, so that’s the reason
Also, I’m sorry for losing my composure earlier!
Kurose Anju apologizes for mentioning the Kuromori name in front of Captain Takeshiba and the track and field members.
Careful. There’s no helping it today, but, thank God Luna is here
Luna has her Miko power and can gloss it off.
I mean, why are you here at this time, Luna?
Luna should’ve been in the mansion with Agnes and the girls.
The half-blonde beauty, Agnes, would stand out too much if she comes to our school, so she’s staying at home today.
Agnes loves Luna, who’s the same age as her, so if only Luna comes with me, she’d say that she wants to come too.
It’s okay, Nii-san. Agnes-chan’s quite obedient in that regard
Luna replied.
Agnes-chan is working hard handling our guests right now. You know, Marika-oneesama’s friends
Oh, Minaho-neesan did go back to the mansion with Erica, Marika, and Marika’s classmate, Matsumoto Maki-san, and her sister, Miki-san.
Marika-oneesama, who’s docile, brought a girl she want to bring to our family. Agnes-chan is interested in her, and Ruriko-oneesama’s showing them our hospitality Agnes is happy to add another to the family. That’s not all. Nii-san, Agnes-chan wants a girl in school to join our family, right?
Luna said.
Luna and Koyomi-chan go to the same school with Agnes as attendants.
Oh, I heard about it. If I recall, it was Kerama Leona, right?
If I recall, she’s a young lady of a brewing manufacturer.
I’ll just ask Shou-neechan about her details.
The students of the school for the young ladies are either daughters of nobility, or daughters from families that Jii-chan and Kaan-san accepts.
You can’t make a move on her that easy.
Right, Nagisa, do you know about Kerama brewing?
Nagisa used to be the top prostitute at the Black Forest brothel, and even after retiring and running a flower shop, she’s got connections with the people from the political and business world.
Yes, I do. I’d say that their sales are in the top fourth or fifth in Japan as a brewery. They started with only sake, but nowadays, they’re making western drinks as well I see. I don’t know much about alcohol
I’m still in high school.
I don’t like to get drunk either.
If it dulls your judgment and actions, then it can result in immediate death in our world.
If it’s Japanese wines, then Sode no Shirayuki is a famous one
Kurose Anju said.
Oh, I heard that name before on commercials.
Yeah, it’s famous for its commercial song.
But, I don’t see the Kerama brewery in commercials
I said.
No, their company symbol appears at the end of the commercials
Kurose Anju replies with pride.
I see. I didn’t notice I don’t think they appeal their company name since the name of their drinks are directly branded
Nagisa tells me.
We’re in the era of holding companies but Kerama brewery isn’t mentioned, but you probably heard of Zeus Beer, a subsidiary that produces a variety of alcoholic beverages, right? Oh, I know about that one
I replied.
Historically, Zeus Beer, is older. If I recall, Kerama brewery acquired them about 50 years ago
So Zeus Beer, the subsidiary is much more known.
Also, do you know about Tucker Kraken bottlers?
Nagisa smiles and asks me.
Yeah. I know that one too. It’s an American company that makes all kinds of beverages, right?
Like, sodas and juices.
Many Tucker Kraken drinks are also in Japan’s convenience stores and vending machines.
Yes, their main office is in America, but Kerama brewery brought them about ten years ago, so they’re now a part of them. They also own several Japanese and foreign food companies, and a chain of family restaurants and Izakayas. The name Kerama brewery doesn’t show up that much, but they’re a company with a lot of businesses I see. I wonder if the girl from the Kerama house can get along with Agnes?
I’m worried.
Hmm, it’s a little complicated
Nagisa replied to me with a complex face.
Alcoholic beverage companies are unique. There are a lot of factions going on in the business world. Especially with beer.
Factions
Beer?
Japanese companies go with beer for their first toast, see? Give everyone beer first. It’s hard to find one who can’t get sake or wine
Nagisa said.
So, major sake brewers in Japan are tied to specific group companies. To put it bluntly, the rules in Japanese business is that you’re only allowed to drink the product of your company’s fellow brewers Huh? Well, in simple terms, if there’s a brewer in this group company, let’s say Misawa Beer, in the Misawa Sangyo Group.
Oh right, you’d want your company to drink the alcohol from the same corporate group as yours, It’s like drinking alcohol with your friends.
But, it’s not just the patterns that are visible to others
Nagisa said.
For example, if the company’s main bank is the same, or the top management of the company is related to each other, or the companies have a long-standing relationship, it’s difficult to understand from the outside, but there’s an unspoken rule from within each company group that their company only drinks beer made from this company what the hell. Of course. Not all companies are like that. But, bigger companies mostly follow that rule for some reason or another
Nagisa smiled wryly.
Oh, I see. IN short, when they have a party or something similar at the company, for example, flower viewing with the company, then you’re only allowed to prepare beer from the fellow companies. I see I can imagine that.