Kenkyo, Kenjitsu o Motto ni Ikite Orimasu

REIKA-SAMA 085

As an apology for confusing the c.r.a.p out of him, I sent Aoi-chans brother some high cla.s.s protein supplements.Apparently the girl he liked was named literally just Mari. I should have checked to begin with. Hes a nice guy so he told me that it wasnt my fault and not to worry, and Aoi-chan wasnt angry at me in the slightest so things were settled for now.Because of the strong opposition from all around him, Aoi-chans oniisan stopped with the song writing. Hes still been playing the guitar though. One day Aoi-chan called and told me,

Oniichans started a weird guitar comedy routine&h.e.l.lip;

Stay strong, Aoi-chan!

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Anyhow, life pa.s.sed by and one day I received an invitation to an opening party for one of the Kaburagi Groups a.s.sociate companies.

I recall declining last time. Otousama, Okaasama, just go by yourselves.

Yeah, but last time when I met Chairman Kaburagi we talked, and when I mentioned you he told me to bring you next time.

Ever since I gave him that tanuki doll hes been going around talking about me like Im some sort of fathercon. I first heard about it from somebody in the Pivoine:

I hear that you get along very well with your father, Reika-sama.

First Id heard of it. Boy was that a surprise.

Everybody in the upper cla.s.s already knows about me as a long-time brocon but recently fathercon has been added to the list too. I find that offensive.But in the end its just Otousamas boasting. The brocon stuff is all true but the fathercon rumours arent really sticking. And for good reason. Its all baseless.

I am still in high school so I shall decline for now.

Yeah, but Ive already told him that you were going. So come with, Reika?

HAHH?Forcing me to go to a Kaburagi party of all things!?

Reika, Okaasama cut in. Masaya-sama might be at this party! How about we show him your new dress?

That was what I wanted to avoid the most though. Okaasama was rather too cheerful about the whole thing.

And Ive got my end of term exams too. Instead I have to play dress-up doll for her?

Its fine, said Otousama. Ill make sure to escort you, Reika.

What on earth is this tanuki saying.

No, Ill have Oniisama do so if you please.

Hmph! You think looking depressed like that is enough for me to feel sorry for you!

For a while I considered telling Kaburagi I was coming, but in the end I decided against it. To begin with I dunno if hes even comming, and if he said So? I wouldnt know what to say.Anyway, the day of the party came in no time at all.

Corporate parties are really boring. Growing up I avoided as many as possible on the basis that I was still a child, but I suppose Ill be seeing more and more of these from now on. What a pain, geez. Incidentally, Kaburagi didnt come.Oniisama escorted me as I kept a smile on my face. Some of the parents of fellow Pivoine members were there so I made some polite conversation. Most of it was talking about how wonderful their children were.Both my parents were doing basically the same thing elsewhere.

Tired, Reika?

I am still fine.

Yeah? Itll only be a bit longer, so hold on.

Supported by Oniisamas soft encouragement, I fired myself up for another meet and greet.

Gokigenyoh. I am Kisshouin Reika.

At that moment a voice called out from behind.

Thanks for coming, Takateru-kun.

Why if it isnt Chairman Kaburagi. Thank you for the invitation tonight.

Chairman Kaburagi!? Kaburagis dad!?

I turned around in a hurry.

-DOKKINNN!!-

Kaburagis dad was this unbelievably stylish ojisama.Ive always avoided their family so it was my first time seeing him up close.Hes probably Otousamas age by what the heck is this different!? His belly isnt coming out at all! And even his crows feet make him look refined instead of old. Not only that but his eyes seem both sharp and magnanimous! Its a flood of charisma! SO COOOL!!! And WHOA, hes freaking tall!Hes like Beethovens Emperor Concerto.

Completely unlike his sons Night On Bald Mountain. This man is atrueemperor!

He was just so awesome that I couldnt help but stare dumbly for a while.

This is my younger sister, Reika. Come on Reika, its Chairman Kaburagi.

Good evening, Reika-san. Thank you for coming tonight.

The elegant ojisama smiled at me.Oh no! This isnt the time to be s.p.a.cing out!

Thank you very much for your invitation tonight. I am Kisshouin Reika, I replied politely, suppressing the wild beating of my heart.

Holy c.r.a.p, please let me leave a good impression with *him at least.

No need to be so polite. Youre in Masayas year, arent you. I hope he hasnt been causing you trouble.

No, not at all. Masaya-sama is an amazing and talented person.

Were not close enough for that.

I hear that youre doing well yourself, Reika-san. Your father must be proud of you. I heard that you always bake sweets for your beloved father. Ah, and there was a plush toy recently too, wasnt there. Goodness, I wish I had a daughter. Im envious of your father.

Otousama, youre exaggerating too much!What the heck has he been saying about me. Its so scary I cant even think about it.

Chairman Kaburagi, thank you for earlier.

Speak of the devil.

Ah, its you, Chairman Kisshouin. I was just speaking to the children you and your lovely wife are so proud of. Reika-san really is a lovely young lady. I expected no less from your beloved daughter.

Haha, thank you, Chairman Kaburagi.

Oi, youre supposed to say you flatter us there, Tanuki.Next to the chubby Tanuki, Kaburagis otousan looked even cooler than usual. I have to hand it to Okaasama, shes pretty amazing for not feeling disappointed when her husband is standing next to this guy.After that, the tanuki began to share secret and vastly exaggerated tales of how well he got along with his daughter.Somebody save me.The big-hearted Chairman Kaburagi went along with the tanukis delusions with a smile.At the end of it all, Chairman Kaburagi told me,

I hope well meet again, Reika-san.

Again with a dazzling smile.

Wow&h.e.l.lip; So dreamy&h.e.l.lip;

Wai-, this isnt the time for this, Reika!

You vowed to stay away from the Kaburagi family so what are you doing getting familiar&h.e.l.lip;

I have to get back on track!

A few days later in the salon, Kaburagi came up to me and laughed,

Heard it from my pops but not only are you a brocon, youre a fathercon on top of that?

TANUKIIIIIIIIIII!!