"Come to think of it, a few years ago, Sogo ended up bedridden for various reasons. Things only settled down over the past two years. I think Dad probably realized that violence no longer worked on Sogo..." Setting aside Shizuka Hiratsuka's inner surprise, Taihei Doma stroked his chin and explained.
Sogo Doma—actually, the real reason was that the Doma Family's guards could no longer beat him. And even if Keiryu Doma wanted to lay a hand on him, he first had to be able to touch him!
"Actually, I don't approve of using violence either..." Shizuka Hiratsuka, who felt that even the two of them combined might not be a match for Sogo, agreed. "If you want to correct someone's problems, violence is the worst possible method!"
"Exactly, you think the same way I do..." Taihei Doma nodded. "Back then, I wanted to persuade Dad not to rely solely on violence. He should reason with Sogo and make him understand right and wrong..."
"And then? He refused?" Shizuka Hiratsuka was puzzled. Could it be that the renowned Keiryu Doma actually had violent tendencies?
"..." Taihei Doma's expression stiffened. "Actually, he didn't refuse. It was just that..."
"Just that?"
"Dad and I took turns trying, but neither of us could reason with him. In the end, Dad decided that beating him up would feel better..." Taihei Doma said somewhat wistfully.
Shizuka Hiratsuka: "..."
What the hell!? Are you messing with me? How old was that brat Sogo a few years ago? Forget you, his brother, but Keiryu Doma, that old fox, couldn't even out-argue him?
"How could that be? For something like underage drinking, as long as Sogo realizes the dangers of underage drinking—"
Before she could finish, Taihei Doma shook his head. "It's useless. Sogo has his own code of