In the old Yamazaki home, the Old Madam banged her phone on the table with anger as she sat down. The living room was quiet and tense. No one wanted to speak in fear of irritating her further.
The worst part was that Elder Yamazaki was not at home. He had gone to attend a calligraphy symposium with his student outside of Mountain Ridge.
And when he was away, no one could keep a hold on his wife. The only person who could influence her was her daughter Makiko. But Makiko was always happier when her mother was angry and fighting with her brothers.
"Is this the person you insist on calling your daughter?" The old woman shouted.
"Mom, what are you talking about? What happened? And can you tell us why you think Akira is colluding with outsiders?" Daiki asked.
