Chapter 39 The Disappointing Hero Eavesdrops
Yoshino Joichiro-shi entered the house with heavy footsteps.
I can already tell that someone lacks consideration for others just by hearing the noise of their daily life. Take a cue from my father. Sometimes he doesn't have much of a presence that he becomes almost translucent. He's so unobtrusive that he even has an episode like, "Today, I had a health checkup, but the X-ray didn't show up easily, and I struggled." Isn't that amazing? My old man.
Upon reaching the living room, Misa-chan pulled out a chair, and Joichiro-shi sat down. Pull your own chair, seriously, what's up with that?
I'm in the adjacent Japanese-style room, pretending to be asleep just like when Takashi and Kanae are planning some mischief. That's right, that memorable place.
Now, the sliding door is closed, but I can roughly understand the movement with the [Search] skill, and I can pick up the conversation with the [Rabbit Ears].
Junji-kun seems to have been taken to the children's room to avoid talking about adult matters. Well, it's not the kind of story you'd want children to hear.
When Misa-chan sits across from him, Joichiro-shi slams something on the table, "Bang!" and shouts,
"Misa! What is this about?"
"...You can see when you look, right? The divorce mediation with Takashi-san..."
"I'm not asking about that! I said I won't accept a divorce with him!"
From the conversation, it seems to be a proof of sending something to Takashi. He probably rushed over after seeing it. Seriously, listen to Misa-chan's side more, think about your daughter's happiness.
"It's a marital issue. Dad shouldn't interfere..."
"What! Who are you talking to!"
It's you. Right now, Misa-chan is talking to you. Is your perception distorted?
"Roughly, there's no way a little girl like you can raise a child on her own! Junji is supposed to inherit the Yoshino family in the future; he needs a satisfactory education!"
"I'll make sure to educate Junji properly, besides... I don't want him to turn out like a person like you, Father."
"What did you say!"
"Neglecting your family, fooling around with other women... both you and Takashi-san are the worst. I don't want Junji to become someone like you."
"Misa...!"
With a clatter, Joichiro-shi stood up.
*Slap...*
Joichiro slapped Misa-chan's cheek.
Alright, let's kill him!
Utilize skills and items, handle alibis and the body perfectly, let Misa-chan inherit the wealth, happily ever after!
...That's what I'd like to do. But, it's a bit much to step into family issues just because I got annoyed. I want to add a sense of righteousness after being provoked, just like I did to Kunimitsu-kun.
As I ponder what's the right thing to do, Misa-chan sighed in exasperation.
"Are you sure? I mean, that's how you silence things you don't like, with violence. Is that the education needed for Junji?"
Oh! Misa-chan, you're strong in a retort! Also, the 'resolve' is indeed different. Unyielding, I sense that iron will.
Well, since it's across the table, the slap might not be that effective. Hang in there, Misa-chan!
Joichiro-shi was panting heavily, but he sat back in the chair.
"Anyway, if you're getting a divorce, Junji will be taken care of here. He'll inherit the Yoshino family as my adopted son."
"I won't allow such selfishness."
"Hmph... Misa, do you think I know nothing?"
Joichiro-shi rummaged through his chest and took something out. There was a sound, a familiar one – the ignition sound of a high-end lighter.
Phew... Hey, if you're going to smoke, at least say a word, you jerk. People like you make smokers uncomfortable.
"You seem to be involved with that man named Higashimura Tadayuki. Did you ask Takashi-kun?"
"That's nonsense. There's nothing between him and me."
Misa-chan responds immediately!
But what's with this feeling of being rejected without even confessing!
Well, it's true, though!
With the sense that Misa-chan is about to stand up, she moves to the kitchen.
While operating the ventilation fan, she comes back and places something in front of Joichiro.
Ah, an ashtray.
Misa-chan, you should let the person involved do it himself.
But, I guess that's what you call it being 'ingrained.'
"Oh, really? Then it's fine. You don't feel anything about that man, right?"
Stop it!
Don't cut into my life any further!
Misa-chan remains silent.
Well, of course, she won't say something like, "I don't really like it" when she knows I'm right next to her.
...She won't say that, right?
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"Well, then, that's fine. I looked into his family. It seems like Higashimura-kun's father's company does business with my company... seems like we're a major client. Well, I'm relieved knowing it's none of your concern."
Oh, using that kind of tactic, huh? Understood! So, basically... that means I'm being involved!
Okay, I got the righteous cause, whoo-ooh!
While inwardly doing a victory pose, Misa-chan couldn't help but stand up.
"Dad! I'm saying he's not involved!"
"Well, then, it shouldn't be your worry, right?"
"But...!"
Listening to their exchange, I felt a bit nostalgic.
Even in this different world, there were people like this. Those who misunderstand, protected by power, thinking they have the right to trample over others - those so-called corrupt nobles.
They act all subservient to those above, yet remain arrogantly harsh to those below. Well, whether in this world or another, those who are kind to their inferiors and strict to their superiors, unfortunately, are neither respected nor successful... a sad story, but true.
I've studied how to deal with guys like this. And──these types tend to have 'utility value.'
I won't bring about destruction. It's just a temporary 'brush-off.'
From guys like this──squeeze them. Use them.
With this in mind, I slammed open the sliding door.
"I really can't ignore this, can I? Alright, I'll talk to you directly, Yoshino-san."
And, what's crucial to squeezing them is──implanting the awareness that if you resist, you'll be easily killed──into them.
In other words──instill fear. Into the marrow of their bones.
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