"We need to look past the surface and see the essence..." Sogo Doma continued. "Since everything the Nakiri Family did was meant to help Azami Nakiri grow, that means a grown Azami Nakiri is useful to the Nakiri Family. So here's the question: what would a grown Azami Nakiri have to do to be useful to the Nakiri Family?"
At this, Senzaemon Nakiri's expression remained calm, but his heart was brimming with excitement—That little Doma brat... As expected of the genius student he was so proud of. This was exactly the explanation the Nakiri Family needed!
What did Azami Nakiri need to do to benefit their Nakiri Family? Heh, wasn't that entirely up to the Nakiri Family to decide?
"My worthy son-in-law..." Gan'an Shinomiya had clearly realized this as well, which was why his face was smiling while his voice remained icy.
"Don't rush..." Unfortunately, Sogo Doma was not intimidated in the slightest. At the very least, his tone and smile remained unchanged. "Let me analyze Azami Nakiri's purpose in coming back first. Old Man Nakiri, if I remember correctly, Azami Nakiri came back this time to take control of Totsuki, right?"
The moment those words came out, Senzaemon Nakiri, who had just been full of gratitude toward him, froze. "Eh? Umm..."
"Oh?" In contrast, Gan'an Shinomiya became interested. "I didn't expect Commander Nakiri to be willing to hand over even the family business just to cultivate his son-in-law..."
Senzaemon Nakiri: "..."
Just whose side was that Doma brat on!?
"Tsk, tsk..." Before he could say anything, Sogo Doma cut Gan'an Shinomiya off with a chuckle. "Too small-minded. Your perspective is too small, Commander Shinomiya. I never expected your vision to be this narrow."
"This old man..."
"Azami Nakiri's goal in returning may look like taking control of Totsuki..." Gan'an