Chapter 552
「 Then, later 」
Misuzu and Ruriko smile .
「 Yeah, take care 」
The two are taken by chief Yazawa to a door different from the entrance .
Oh, the waiting room is in that direction .
It must be a room where the party host and some guests wait in .
Jii-chan must be resting in that room as he arrived at the venue earlier than usual .
He’s supposed to arrive just in time but, he can’t come across with Misuzu over there .
I mean, in Jii-chan’s level, people would come to greet him in large numbers, and the waiting room has no meaning at all .
Therefore, I heard that there are rooms prepared on another floor of the hotel for VIP of various countries to meet up informally .
「 Master, let’s go over there 」
Michi tells me .
「 Over there? 」
「 Kakka’s seat is already decided, therefore 」
Oh, right, chief Yazawa purposely told us the position where Jii-chan would sit .
In short, if we wait there, then we’ll meet Jii-chan .
This is such a large venue, so if we try to move later, then we’ll be hindered by a wall of people .
「 You’re right, let’s move while we have time 」
We head to Jii-chan’s seat on the side of the podium .
There are about three people in black clothes coming from Kouzuki security service around the seat, they allowed us to get closer to the place .
It seems that chief Yazawa gave instructions in advance .
Of course, I won’t sit on it .
I stand with Michi on the wall near the chair .
「 Excuse me, who is this seat for? 」
A middle-aged man wearing a dark suit asks the black-clothed staff of Kouzuki security service .
「 I’m from the office of Ooko Hashi-sensei from the Constitutional party office . If you do not mind, Ooko Hashi-sensei wishes to use this seat 」
The man in black clothes:
「 Please inquire about the seat to the host of today’s party . We had this seat prepared in advance with the people in management 」
「 However, it’s open right now, isn’t it? 」
The man in a dark suit speaks suggestively .
「 He will be arriving soon 」
The man in black clothes replied .
As expected of chief Yazawa’s direct controlled bodyguards . They’re keeping their dignified attitude .
「 However, Ooko Hashi-sensei is already present . Furthermore, we need chairs for the elderly 」
「 If you need a chair then tell the party admins, not us 」
I mean .
There’s a lot of chairs available near the wall behind the party venue .
If you’re tired, then you could take a seat over there .
Well, the seat over there are regular chairs for the venue and the chair prepared for Jii-chan is a good one with an armrest .
「 This is why I’m asking you if you could hand the chair over . Isn’t it possible for the admin to prepare a new chair after your master arrives? 」
What is this guy saying?
「 He thinks that this chair has a good place, so he wants to usurp it 」
Michi whispers to me .
I see . It’s the only beautiful looking chair in front of the podium in the venue .
You can see the surroundings well from here, and if you sit in that chair, you’ll look like a big deal .
「 I’ll ask once again, I’m from the office of the longtime secretary of the Constitutional party Ooko Hashi-sensei 」
The man in dark suit glares at the man in black clothing .
「 We will not yield the seat no matter what 」
The man in black clothes said .
「 Even though I asked so much? 」
The man in the dark suit won’t let go
Then .
「 Is there anything wrong? 」
A hotel staff comes over in a rush .
「 Yes, this man wants a chair 」
The man in black clothes tells the hotel staff .
「 Is that so? Then I will bring one right away . Please come this way 」
The hotel staff tries to lead the man in a dark suit, but .
「 I would like to have this chair if possible 」
He wants to take way Jii-chan’s seat by all means .
「 I’m from the office of Constitutional party’s Ooko Hashi-sensei . Ooko Hashi-sensei wishes to have this seat . I’m sorry, but these stubborn people don’t want to hand over the position, could you persuade them? 」
The hotel staff replies with a smile .
「 This seat is Kouzuki Shigetaka Kakka’s seat 」
The man in dark suit:
「 Hm, what did you just say? 」
The hotel staff continues to smile .
「 A person like me will not be allowed to speak the name twice, I’ll prepare another chair for Ooko Hashi-sensei 」
「 Ah, I see 」
The man in the dark suit turns pale .
「 P-Please do not mention this incident to Kakka 」
He tells the man in black clothing, but
「 No, we have to report everything 」
「 N-No, could you do something about that 」
Then .
「 It’s better if you leave as soon as possible, your actions have already gathered a lot of attention 」
A young man wearing a suit speaks to the man in the dark suit from behind .
「 You’ll only bring more shame if you continue 」
Haa, he’s also here?
「 Y-You’re? 」
「 I’m a member of Kouzuki house’s branch family 」
Kouzuki Kenshi .
This guy has a troublesome personality too .
Or should I say that he’s also sent to scout after Kouzuki Souji?
A lot of people want to know what purpose did Misuzu and Ruriko come to this party .
「 E-Excuse me 」
The man in a dark suit runs away in a hurry .
He runs straight ahead to an old man looking important .
Is that the politician he’s serving for?
When the politician heard what the man in the dark suit said, he also turned pale .
「 I knew it, the Constitutional party is useless, if they tried to research in advance who will come to the party then they should’ve known who that chair is for 」
Kouzuki Kenshi speaks sarcastically as usual .
「 Hey, how were you doing? 」
He smiled at me .
「 Yeah, well . It’s okay 」
I don’t get what he’s talking about, but I replied anyway .
「 That politician, Ooko Hashi is the boss of the organization that’s getting along with the Russian Congress . They’re an opposition party now, however . The prime minister’s coming today, right? That’s why they probably want to appeal their existence strongly . They can’t allow discussions with Russia get through them, so if there’s a special seat in front of the podium they would want it for themselves 」
I didn’t ask him, but he keeps on talking .
「 By the way, Kuromori-kun, what are you doing here? 」
He says “Kuromori-kun” like we’re close .
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! 」
T-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 .
「 Y-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? 」
N-No way?
R-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 .
「 They got me 」
Jii-chan mutters .
「 That video will surely be in the news too 」
Kouzuki Kenshi looks at me .
The Russian congress member kisses Ruriko’s cheek on the podium .
It can’t be helped, it’s a foreign custom .
The prime minister didn’t kiss Misuzu as expected .
「 But still, Ruriko’s beautiful 」
Jii-chan looks at Ruriko on the podium and sighs .
「 Ruriko-sama 」
Yoshiko-san too .
My Ruriko’s beauty is like a flower blooming .
She looks fresh and vibrant as a 15-year old girl .
Her bewitching look like a woman who is satisfied with sex is showing .
Her whole body emits the aura .
「 Ruriko looks so happy 」
Jii-chan mutters .
When they finished giving flowers to the Prime Minister and the Russian congress member;
Misuzu and Ruriko descend in front of the podium .
Then .
「 Grandfather 」
They smile at Jii-chan and head straight to him .
Then, everyone in the hall notices .
These beautiful ladies are the daughters of Kouzuki house, granddaughters of Kakka .
「 Yoshiko-sama, how are you? 」
Ruriko smiles .
「 Ruriko-sama, you’re beautiful 」
Yoshiko-san is on the verge of tears .
「 Yoshiko-sama’s beautiful too, your dress looks terrific 」
Ruriko replied .
「 Yes, Kakka, I mean, Grandfather chose it for me 」
Yoshiko-san replied .
「 Did you choose these girl’s dress? 」
Jii-chan asks me .
「 No, we chose it ourselves 」
Misuzu said before I could answer .
「 We chose what’s suitable for us and what would please Kuromori-sama 」
Jii-chan looks at Misuzu and Ruriko .
Ruriko smiles . Jii-chan nods .
「 I see . I’m now just a secondary man to you 」
He said lonely .
「 Oh, Grandfather, that’s not the case 」
Ruriko said kindly .
「 Our Grandfather is only one in this world 」
That’s right .
Jii-chan needs to abandon his illicit love for Ruriko .
They need to return to their normal Grandfather-Granddaughter relationship .
「 Yes, I see . indeed, I’m your Grandfather 」
Jii-chan says as if persuading himself .
「 HOwever, you seem to have gone to a place I can’t reach 」
He looks at the bewitching Ruriko and speaks heartily .
「 I am no longer a person that must be loved by protecting 」
Ruriko tells her Grandfather clearly .
「 I also have people I must protect . People I love 」
That’s Ruriko’s independence proclamation .
Jii-chan .
「 I see . it seems to be my complete defeat 」
He looked at me and smiled wryly .
If he’s competing as a man then that evaluation might be appropriate, but .
「 That’s not it, Jii-chan . Jii-chan hasn’t lost anything . Look, your three Granddaughters are in front of you 」
I said .
「 Isn’t that just happy? Everyone loves Jii-chan 」
The Granddaughters love their Grandfather .
「 That’s just sophism, but it doesn’t feel bad 」
Jii-chan lost control over Ruriko .
Ruriko’s already free .
Jii-chan can no longer isolate her from the other men .
While she was under his control, he’s able to love Ruriko as a man secretly .
But .
「 Ruriko, you’ve become an elegant woman 」
「 Yes, I’m loved, and I’m also giving my love 」
Ruriko became my woman and chose me .
Ruriko’s bewitching looks shows that she has become a mature woman .
Jii-chan is no longer allowed to love Ruriko as a woman .
「 Hmm, It can’t be helped 」
「 Grandfather 」
Ruriko kisses her Grandfather’s cheek .
That’s the limit of expression of love allowed by Grandfather-Granddaughter relationship .
「 Yoshiko-san, we’ll be together from now on . 」 It’s okay now 」
Misuzu tells Yoshiko-san
「 As soon as the party gets in the talks, a lot of people will come to greet us . Let us deal with them 」
Ruriko tells Yoshiko-san .
「 There may be some of them unkind, but I’ll teach you how to handle them 」
Misuzu smiles .
「 Yes, my best regards 」
Yoshiko-san’s relieved .
She seems to be happy from the bottom of her heart that Misuzu and Ruriko came .
The Prime Minister continues his greetings on the podium .
「 Uhm, what’s the matter? 」
Kouzuki Kenshi asks me .
「 Do you not get it from watching? 」
I said .
「 It means that everything’s settled, that there are no more problems 」
Kouzuki Kenshi:
「 I mean, I don’t get that . What everyone said is very abstract and ambiguous 」
Err .
「 Why did Misuzu-sama and Ruriko-sama present flowers? I mean, why are they wearing such exposed dress for today? Also, why is Ruriko-sama who should’ve displeased Kakka talking to him so casually? 」
Oh, right .
He’s s mart, but .
He doesn’t understand sympathy at all .
Yeah, I’m glad that he can’t read the atmosphere .
「 You see, this means that Ruriko and Jii-chan reconciliated . The successors of Kouzuki house will have Misuzu, Ruriko, and Yoshiko-san . Tell it to the branch family and the executives 」
I said .
If this guy explains then the people from the branch families and the executives won’t understand what happened at all .
「 Anyway, Kouzuki house is at peace now 」
I smile at Kenshi .
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