Nobu felt his neck becomes stiff because of stress building up due to Touma request. The one thing he took after Nobu was the stubbornness and Nobu knows it useless to deny him but he needs him to understand the route Touma was choosing will be hellish.
'Tch! This child! Why doesn't he being selfish for once?!' Heaven must be crazy when they decided to bestow him with the soft-hearted unselfish son. This world of his was full of darkness and he always worried how Touma would survive if he doesn't hold the highest position in the family. That was the main reason he forced Touma to succeed in his position.
"Did he still do the dogeza?"
"Yes, Master." Watabe was speechless with Touma just now and he remembered Mistress also did the same before she died and it shattered Master's heart to agree with her. And she did that to protect both of the important men in her life but she forgot she was the light of their darkness. Without her, Master was lifeless and immersed himself to work and Touma grew up alone. Master was in pain and he felt guilty towards Touma. And now he needs to relive the same occurrence; Nobu will break.
"Call Madam Ara. Let grant him his wishes." Watabe saw the devil smile on Nobu's face makes him felt the sense of relieved. When this smile showed itself to the world, then it meant only one thing; the owner of this smile has the plan beyond anyone comprehension of anyone and it will not turn out good for the target but it will gain Nobu his desire.
"Yes, Master."
"And let the rumour about him looking for bride known to the world."
"But Master, I don't think it wise to let the public know about it." Watabe was confused about his Master orders. When the news gets to everyone, it will create a competition within the candidate. They will fight with each other and maybe it will cause a dispute among them.
"Just do as I say. Go and tell him I agreed to help." Watabe nodded before walked to the door but before he could step out from it, Nobu adds, "Watabe, check his knee."
Watabe turned to hide his smile. Touma soft-hearted trait was obvious came from Nobu. It always likes this since Touma was small. The only reason he did not personally showed his fatherly touch was to give the world an illusion that he blamed Touma for the death of his wife. So, the enemy will stop targeting him. Watabe sympathy with both of them, they were a victim to this wicked world and there is no way out for them but to survive.
Nobu watched Watabe silhouette vanished and he massaged his nape to reduce the tension on it. He hopes Kahina will do something about his foolish son. He realized the role of Kahina in his son life. Touma would never do this if he didn't hold her dear to his heart. 'I hope this time I can knock some sense to his head!'
"Kahina, I've done everything I can. What will you do now?" he softly knocked the table with his fingers created a rhythm as the devilish smile still on glued on his face.
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Bleu Restaurant
Toshiro was in awe when he saw the woman he was waiting walked towards him with a shoulder exposed red A-line dress matched with half up hair tied and the other she let it loose with a wavy curled. She didn't put heavy make but her bold red colour lipstick makes him want to savour it straightaway but he knows it is not proper for their first date. She was beautiful with nothing he could be compared to because no one was able to stand the same level of hers. He can feel his heart has skipped a beat to the sight of her and he loves the feeling of it.
"Mr Sachihata. You look dashing tonight." his heart was attacked with the sweet smile of her.
"Miss Hinode. My look was nothing compared to yours." he pulled the chair for Kahina like a true gentleman and then took his seat opposite of hers.
She chuckled to his flattery, "You such a sweet talker. And are you reserve the entire restaurant?" She can't find other customers on her way in and now there is only one table in the middle of the room. With a dim light setting, the sweet serenity sound of the piano and the scented candle in the middle of the table, it felt like a romantic dinner date anyone could ever wish for. 'Ahhh... it must be good if Touma was the one doing this.' She swallowed her wish knowing it would never happen any time soon.
"I don't want anybody to disturb our dinner. Am I too much?" Toshiro felt like in heaven when he heard her chuckled. It was like music to his ears and he wished he could hear it for the rest of his life.
"It is over the top but I like it. So, what more do you have for tonight?"
He smiles a relieved to her replied. He was so excited for tonight and wanted it to be perfect so he could leave a good impression on her. He had many girlfriends before but never once he experiences this feeling he had right now. She was the first woman make him sweat from being nervous and the first woman able to steal his heart effortlessly.
"Well, I prepared a full course of fine cuisine for you to enjoy." He personally requested the three Michelin star chef for them tonight and the menu was selected by him too. Nothing less than perfect was acceptable and he makes it loud and clear for everyone.
"I can't wait for it. If this is the way you normally apologize, I wouldn't mind being wrong again next time."
"Nah... We can do this regularly. I won't mind if it makes you happy."
'Even if you wish moon and stars, I will fly and get it for you...' his eyes glimmered with happiness and satisfaction to the way Kahina respond and a glint of hope was enough for him to start.