Chapter 1427. Next Mission / Reconciliation and Farewell

Butis thereis there nothing I could do for them?

Elder Matsumoto, who heard his granddaughters musical performance for the first time

He was so moved that hes crying.

The high-handed displeased expression is now gone.

As mentioned earlier, Matsumoto Maki-sama and Miki-sama will be receiving scholars.h.i.+p grants from Kouzuki world cultural exchange center

Kyouko-san, disguised as Chemin Koda, speaks.

Well support your grandchildren perfectly, we at Kouzuki world cultural exchange center can also provide them with the best lessons from the best music teachers one can think of today

Elder Matusmoto listens to Kyouko-san.

Furthermore, the fact that they will receive the patronage of the Kouzuki house means that the future of your granddaughters will be a bright one

Becoming a music scholar recognized by the Kouzuki house means that they could earn more than what ordinary aspiring musicians do.

Of course, well also support them financially. I believe Ive mentioned that, havent I?

If they become a scholars.h.i.+p student of Kouzuki world cultural exchange center, then

Its not just tuition, but their living expenses are also covered. Chemin Koda said.

ThenI

Elder Matsumoto hangs his head.

However, if they truly want to become world-cla.s.s magicians, then theyll need as much financing as they can. Their relatives can surely cover the funds that the scholars.h.i.+p cant cover

!

Were happy to discuss such a situation at any time, but for now, why dont you give your granddaughters allowance or anything to help them out? Scholars.h.i.+ps dont cover that much

Chemin Koda smiles.

I understand, Ill do that. Also, if theres a need for more funds, then contact me. Ill pay for whatever school expense they need

Elder Matsumoto said.

Matsumoto-san

Marika pushed Matsumoto Maki-sans back

Takahata-san

Go, talk to him

Marika smiled kindly. Maki-san;

I have a favor to ask Grandfather

She talks straight to her grandfather

What is it? Tell me

INo, Miki and I will be fine. Well do our best

Hey, Maki?

Elder Matsumotos surprised.

Could you help Mother, instead of us?

Their mother just lost her husband to an illness.

Now, shes not feeling well.

Im asking for the same, please help Mother!

Miki-san also bowed to her Grandfather while still holding the violin.

Elder Matsumoto.

Umu, I understand, leave her to me

He speaks to his grandfather, still tearing up.

Maki and Miki have grown up. I wasnt watching. I never noticed your growth

Isnt that great, Matsumoto-san?

Thank you, Takahata-san

Marika and Maki-san embraced each other and rejoiced.

Nii-san

Luna whispered to me.

Look over there

Hmm?

Oh

Igaras.h.i.+ Izumis watching the happy Marika and Maki-san with lonely eyes.

Igaras.h.i.+ Izumis a lesbian for Matsumoto Maki.

Shes not even invited, yet, she forcibly followed the Matsumoto siblings and Marika.

Thats why shes here, but

In the end, its tough for her because she couldnt do anything for Matsumoto Maki-san.

Oh, shes crying.

n.o.body called her out as she shed tears of frustration.

We returned to the room earlier from the grand ballroom with the piano room.

Lets have some tea

Minaho-neesan called the extension phone and soon after, a Kouzuki SS guard in uniform waiting in the hallway brought in a wagon of tea.

They had it ready so they can bring it in anytime.

Well take care of the rest

Shou-neechan said, and the man in uniform saluted and left.

Ill do it

Kurose Anju stood up. Michi and Luna helped her.

Me too

Matsumoto Maki-san said, but

No, the three of us are enough

Michi stopped her.

Even before that, Maki cant help out with the tea preparations as shes been holding Marikas hand the whole time.

After performing once again together, the bond between the two of them has deepened.

Here, have some tea

Umu, thank you

Luna places a teacup on a plate in front of elder Matsumoto.

Elder Matsumoto looked at Mariko.

Uhm, Torii-sans Ojou-sama

What?

Mariko turned around.

Id like to apologize for the unprofessional and immature att.i.tude earlier. Sorry

The old man bowed to Mariko.

Oh, you dont have to mind that. In our house, its common for me to argue with Father and Grandfather with that intensity

She smiles.

You always argue?

Well, its not always an argument, but rather, giving our opinions. I tell Father and Grandfather my thoughts on the new products from the management and such

And Torii house allows that?

Elder Matsumotos surprised.

Its not even the question, Father and Grandfather listen to what I tell them seriously. After all, Im a user of the same products our company produces, and Im also a shareholder. Sometimes, we get heated and yell at each other, but, talking to Grandfather and Father had always been an important learning experience for me

Thats an envious outlook

Elder Matsumoto.

Thinking about it now, the shouting earlier was fun for me. Frankly, I envy Torii-san for being such a lively young lady

Oh? Thats not the case

Mariko said.

I grew up like this because my Father and Grandfather trained me to grow up that way. Im grateful to my grandfather, and my parents who educated me this way

Then, Mariko looked at the Matsumoto siblings.

But the Matsumoto sisters get nervous just talking to you in person because you made them that way, havent they?

Elder Matsumoto looked at his granddaughters.

If you want to have a friendly chat with your grandchildren, then you better listen to them instead of just talking to yourself

Mariko said. Elder Matsumoto.

Dear me, youre completely right, Ill follow your advice

Then, he bows to Mariko again.

Thank you, Torii-sans girl. And, Kouzuiki houses lady too

He stood up from his chair and bowed his head to Ruriko too.

Please take good care of Maki and Miki

Grandfather

!!!

The siblings are moved that their grandfather bowed his head to Ruriko for them.

Im Torii Mariko, and shes Kouzuki Ruriko-sama. Please remember our names at least

Mariko said.

Thats true, I apologize. Torii Mariko-kun, Kouzuki Ruriko-sama

He bows once again.

Matsumoto-sama

Ruriko smiles.

You may tell your acquaintances about our meeting today

What could you possibly mean by that?

Elder Matsumoto asks back.

Getting slow againIf you tell your business partners that you met Kouzuki Ruriko-sama at a business meeting, then theyll look at you differently

Mariko said with a smile.

If you tell them that your granddaughters became friends with Kouzuki Ruriko-sama, and they even received a scholars.h.i.+p because of her recommendation, then it might make them faint. Ruriko-samas quite famous among the business circles right now

Ruriko was on a show on the national broadcast last time where she featured the Kouzuki main mansion and the family heirlooms.

The program has been well received, and company managers are watching it.

It seems that elder Matsumoto wasnt aware, but

Yes, do tell me that Im friends with Maki-san and Miki-san

Ruriko said.

If his granddaughters are friends with the daughter of the Kouzuki house, elder Matsumotos status in the business community will rise.

Look, isnt this the time when youre supposed to say thank you?

Mariko urged, elder Matsumoto

T-Thank you

He bows again.

Well, now that were done with that, lets finish and clean up

Minaho-neesan addresses elder Matsumoto.

Matsumoto-sama, I did invite you here today because I told you I had some information

To summon elder Matsumoto.

Minaho-neesan brings out a bait saying that shell give him information from behind the pharmaceutical industry.

Thats indeed the case, but

Elder Matsumoto looked at Ruriko and Mariko who are drinking their tea.

Are discussing that here?

Yes, after all, the information involves the Kouzuki house

Minaho-neesan smiles mysteriously.

Do you know about the Mizus.h.i.+ma pharmaceuticals?

Mizus.h.i.+ma pharmaceuticals is a company that was founded by the branch family of Karens Mizus.h.i.+ma house.

The daughters of the president of the Mizus.h.i.+ma pharmaceuticals are bullying Karen, the daughter of the head of the fallen n.o.bility at school.

Were supposed to go to the Mizus.h.i.+ma house tomorrow night for that matter.

Of course. They have a reputation for throat and cold remedies

Elder Matsumoto replied.

Well, that Mizus.h.i.+ma pharmaceuticals have caused the displeasure of the Kouzuki house

?!

I cant give you the specifics, but what I can tell you is that the news will be there from tonight until tomorrow. I expect the stocks of Mizus.h.i.+ma pharmaceuticals to plummet in the stock market tomorrow

Minaho-neesan speaks flatly.

However, eventually, the problem of the Mizus.h.i.+ma pharmaceuticals will go away nicely. Their stock prices will soon return to normal, and might even go higher. Therefore, if you buy the Mizus.h.i.+ma pharmaceuticals stock tomorrow, youll be able to purchase it at its lowest price

W-Wont that be insider trading based on how you talk about it?

Elder Matsumoto looks tense.

There shouldnt be any problems, after all, n.o.body here comes from the Inside

Were unrelated to the Mizus.h.i.+ma pharmaceuticals.

Im not telling you whos going to handle the case and in what way, what Im only telling you is that the stock of Mizus.h.i.+ma pharmaceuticals will drop and rise like a prophet. I havent given you the rationale

Minaho-neesan smiles.

All that remains is whether Matsumoto-sama would believe my story or not

Elder Matsumotos confused.

What I believe in is the Mizus.h.i.+ma pharmaceuticals. Ill put an order in the securities company tomorrow

Mariko took out her notebook and wrote it down.

You dont have to believe that and buy their shares. Either way, there will be some rumors about the Mizus.h.i.+ma pharmaceuticals tonight, and theyll guarantee that. Theyre moving from behind the scenes, so youre also going to get some calls asking from other drug industry people asking What are those rumors? for sure. And when they do, all you have to say is that Mizus.h.i.+ma pharmaceuticals can handle that problem, so dont worry about it, thatll also grow your stocks later on

Mariko said. Elder Matsumoto;

I-Indeed. Lets just say that From what Ive heard, it doesnt sound that grave of a problem

It seems that theyre going to take money by buying the shares of Mizus.h.i.+ma pharmaceuticals.

So, how much do you want me to pay for this information?

Elder Matsumoto asks Minaho-neesan

Now that I heard this information, Id better pay up or Id be afraid of whats to come

He took out his purse from his pocket.

Geez, youre too boring! Do that part without us

Mariko told Elder Matsumoto.

I-I see. Youre right

He puts it back in a hurry.

Ill keep this one on tab, Im sure that well meet again in the future

Minaho-neesan said.

As I said from the start, Im someone who works behind the scenes, but I have a lot of clients on the surface

And Ive become one of those?

Elder Matsumoto paused for a moment.

I see. Im going to put on a request someday

Yes, well be meeting on that occasion

Yeah, I think its almost time

I looked at Shou-neechan.

Then, Shou-neechan;

Matsumoto-sama, its time

I see. Right. No, that was long. Maki and Miki will come home with me

Elder Matsumoto looked at his wrist.w.a.tch and said.

I also have to talk to them and their mother about their futures

No, it would be a problem if Elder Matsumoto takes the sisters home.

No, please postpone that for tomorrow

Shou-neechan said.

The meeting today was a special case. Matsumoto-sama can tell people about your meeting with Ruriko-sama, but wed prefer if you treat it as if we were never here

This is our territory after all

Minaho-neesan said. This is a hotel where people from the underground are involved.

Matsumoto Maki-sama and Miki-sama is currently the responsibility of Kouzuki SS

Elder Matsumoto knows that Shou-neechans from the Kouzuki SS.

Grandfather, were going back with them for tonight. We also have to thank everyone who helped

Matsumoto Maki-san says while holding Marikas hand.

I see. You should indeed. There were a lot of people who have done so much for you all

Elder Matsumoto looked at us.

Is everyone friends with Maki and Miki? Im sorry for not asking for your names

The truth is, Marika and Igaras.h.i.+ Izumi are the only friends from school.

But, I guess Michi, Kurose Anju, and Luna, also look like friends who are worried about Maki-san and Miki-san, and they came with them.

By the way, who are you?

Elder Matsumoto looked at me.

From how I see it, you seem close to Makis age

Miki-sans still in middle school.

Meanwhile, Maki-san is the same age as me.

However, I heard that Makis school is only for girls

Yes, it would be strange to see a man in an all-girl group.

Good job for not asking that until now.

Hes my Onii-sama

Ruriko smiles.

He came with me because hes worried about me

I see

Elder Matsumoto looked at me.

My clothes, shoes, and even watch.

I have top-cla.s.s items in me.

I came here with that purpose.

I see. I thank you too

Elder Matsumoto thanked me.

Even though its a little strange, he saw me wearing this much, so he decided not to pursue it further.

Matsumoto-sama can leave ahead of us, itll take time before Ruriko-sama could leave

Shou-neechan said.

Indeed

Elder Matsumoto looked at his granddaughters

Maki, Miki, I will go home first

Grandfather, thank you for coming today

Thank you

The Matsumoto siblings bowed to their grandfather.