Being shocked was an understatement to Heisuke. He really didn't expect to see Kousuke in this event even though he crossed paths with Mr. Moriaka earlier.
But, there he was, facing the crowd alone on the stage.
"...suke? Heisuke? Are you okay?"
Kenji's whisper pulled Heisuke out of his stupor. The former noticed how his expression changed.
"Ah... yes. It's nothing," Heisuke shook his head, trying to reassure Kenji with a faint smile, "Let's focus."
"Hurm, okay."
Even though Heisuke said that, he was unable to pay attention to what Kousuke was presenting. His eyes didn't move away from the man who used to be his close brother.
Kousuke's body language and clear diction showed how well he could talk in front of a large crowd. From time to time, he interacted with the audience, allowing them to ask questions. His confidence was soaring high but, he still acted humbly.
