"Lord Yahiko had a point. Once we return, I'll adjust Neji's schedule so he has some time every day or every week to socialize."
This was already a change for Hizashi. For a clan like the Hyuga Clan, with its strict family traditions, this was no small concession.
Besides, Yahiko was ultimately an outsider. He was only offering a suggestion; he had no intention of meddling in exactly how they should change things.
After all, it was not his child.
Hiashi looked at his younger brother. Hizashi had no intention of making Neji compete for the position of heir, but he had never been lax in Neji's education either.
Since Hizashi had already made such changes, Hiashi had no reason to continue treating Hinata so harshly.
"I'll also make some adjustments to Hinata's schedule, so she can set aside time to play with her friends."
Yahiko nodded. "That would naturally be for the best. I'm sure the children will come to see you differently as well."
Neither Hiashi nor Hizashi had anything particularly urgent to deal with at the moment. Seeing how happily the children were playing, they simply sat down with Yahiko in the Pavilion in the front courtyard.
They let the children enjoy some time to relax.
"Really? Lord Yahiko and Lady Konan are dating? Then when the two of you set a wedding date, we must send a grand gift."
"Yes, the two of you have been together since childhood, childhood sweethearts. You'll surely end up together in the end."
Hearing their blessings, Yahiko was delighted. After all, one could never grow tired of hearing auspicious words.
"Eh, if that's the case, then everyone in the Windcloud Clan will be married."
"That's something worth talking about too."
Yahiko shook his head. "By then, it'll probably become gossip