Negotiation with the Current Head of the Shinomiya Conglomerate

Because Akasaka had promised Kaguya Shinomiya he would do her a small favor, he went with her to the Shinomiya Estate to meet her father, Gan'an Shinomiya.

Gan'an Shinomiya was delighted as well. He had been worrying over how to contact the other party, only for the other party to come knocking on his door—together with his own daughter, no less.

Gan'an Shinomiya's gaze roamed freely over the two walking side by side, trying to see whether there was something going on between them.

If there was, he would not have to worry about it. He could just let things take their natural course.

But unfortunately...

Kaguya Shinomiya had kept nearly half a meter away from Akasaka the entire time.

That was the sort of distance only strangers kept.

Gan'an Shinomiya felt slightly regretful.

It seemed the two had yet to reach the stage he had imagined...

Seeing Gan'an Shinomiya openly sizing them up, Akasaka frowned. He had the vague feeling that the man harbored malicious intent, but he still chose to get to the point.

With both hands in his pockets, Akasaka said, "I'll tell you why I came. I want your eldest daughter, Kaguya Shinomiya, to successfully inherit your family business."

Kaguya Shinomiya clasped her hands before her and elegantly stepped forward, making herself stand out more as she looked directly at the father before her.

Gan'an Shinomiya's eyes narrowed as he stared at his daughter in disbelief.

"Is this what you want?"

Kaguya Shinomiya nodded frankly, one hand resting against her flat chest.

"Father! Though I am a woman, my abilities are not inferior to those of my brothers."

"I want to prove to you that I, too, have what it takes to become the current head of the Shinomiya Conglomerate!"

Kaguya Shinomiya's gaze was resolute. She