Naobito Zenin closed his eyes briefly, as though he had made some decision.
"All right!!!"
"In that case, I'll take it upon myself to settle this matter..."
"Today, I, Naobito Zenin, in my capacity as head of the Zenin Clan, formally designate Maki Zenin as the next head of the Zenin Clan, with supreme command and decision-making authority over all clan affairs..."
"At the same time, I designate Megumi Fushiguro as the Zenin Clan's next executive deputy head of the family, overseeing all clan affairs and authorized to act in the head's stead and make decisions on all clan business in the head's absence-"
"So does that mean my position as the next head is secured...?"
At that, Naobito Zenin nodded to Maki Zenin, giving her an affirmative answer.
"Yes!!!"
"I'm the head... I'm the head..."
Maki scooped Mai up and shook her back and forth in excitement until Mai's head was spinning.
Then she let her go and threw herself into Akutagawa Shang's arms.
"I'm the head... Hehe-"
"Yes, yes, yes, you're the head!!!"
Akutagawa Shang affectionately stroked the back of Maki's head.
But just as everyone was cheering, an ill-timed voice rang out.
Megumi Fushiguro, who had remained silent throughout, suddenly spoke up.
"But I'm really not interested in becoming the Zenin Clan's Deputy Clan Head..."
At those words, the corners of Naobito Zenin's mouth, which he had been unable to keep from rising, froze.
He stiffly turned to look at the stony-faced Megumi Fushiguro, then turned toward Maki Zenin beside him.
His expression seemed to say:
"What's going on with you two? I thought you'd already worked this out...?"
Satoru Gojo turned his head away and said nonchalantly:
"Don't look at me. Kids go through rebellious phases. It's perfectly normal. It's a real headache for me as