Naotaka looked at Kazuya, and then at his five daughters, only feeling that the gap was huge. In addition, he drank a lot because of the raining days. He blurted out: "I really envy Matsuoka's parents. I am not that lucky and only have these unsatisfactory daughters... Matsuoka, take a look. If you like one, I can go to Tottori myself to visit your family and asked for this marriage."
He was joking and talking drunkenly, but the people around him were stunned. Haruka suddenly blushed and tried to complain. Akiho frowned and was very dissatisfied. Ayaka and Chika exchanged looks as if they were discussing whether they should take the opportunity to escape from the clutches of their elder sister and run to freedom, while Kazuya almost had his jaw dropped. What are you talking about? How much have you drank these days?
After Naotaka finished speaking, he realized that he had made a mistake and was about to say haha, but Haruna next to him looked at his father, then at Kazuya, then at her sisters, with an expression of sudden realization. She knelt down on the ground.
Did the day come so early? What a surprise!
Her back straightened out in a rare sight, her usual childish and pure smile disappeared, and she bowed her head deeply. Her sudden move shocked everyone.
Naotaka asked inexplicably: "Haruna, what's wrong?" He regretted a little, thinking that drinking too much and joking might have frightened his second daughter, a simple and stupid child.
Haruna raised her head, her eyelashes fluttered, and there was a faint blush on her cheeks. She was kneeling there looking extremely shy. After looking around, she whispered with a slight nasal sound: "Father, elder sister, younger brothers and sisters, thank you for taking care of you over the years. I am really sorry for causing trouble to you all these years! Although today is a bit sudden, I have been preparing for this day for a long time. Please believe me, I will live happily with Kazuya with your blessings! Please don't worry about me!"
She lowered her head deeply for a few seconds again, and Kazuya's face almost split. What does this mean? Does she want to marry forcefully? I didn't say anything! I didn't agree!
He watched with horror as Haruna moved so that she was facing him, bending down to salute. He suddenly became even more panicked. Japanese marriage wouldn't be such a trivial matter, right? Don't you need to ask the parties for their opinions?
He was afraid and didn't know what to do.
Haruna looked very sincere. She folded her hands on the floor and leaned forward to pay her respects to him. "Kazuya, I will leave it to you from now on. I will be a good wife..."
Before she could finish her words, Haruka couldn't bear it any longer. She suddenly jumped up and punched her on the head angrily: "Asshole, what crazy words are you talking about!?"
Haruna was surprised. This was different from what she thought. Shouldn't the scene in front of me be warm and sad? This is how it is shown on TV. Is it how you send off your daughters and sisters who are getting married?
She covered her head and said aggrievedly: "Sister, what's wrong? Wasn't I betrothed to Kazuya? I'm saying goodbye to you... We have known each other for more than ten years after all!"
Haruka was so angry that she hit her on the head hard again: "You just entered high school!"
"You can't go against our parents' orders. Sister, you should be careful what you say! This has nothing to do with age!"
"You... this is the 21st century. What a bullshit parent! He is talking drunkenly! Don't act crazy and get out of here!" Haruka was ashamed and angry. She was already anxious and couldn't care less about her father's mood.
Haruka grabbed Haruna by the collar and dragged her out, not allowing her to stay here and embarrass others. Haruna didn't dare to resist her desperately, but just shouted: "Isn't that right? I don't think dad has drunk yet. I think he is serious!"
"Stop talking nonsense and leave immediately!"
Haruna was quite strong. Although she wasn't struggling hard, it was still difficult for Haruka to drag her alone. She loudly ordered the sisters who were staying aside to come up to help. Akiho was the first to respond, followed closely by Ayaka and Chika. The four of them dragged Haruna noisily away.
The atmosphere in the dojo was awkward. Naotaka was in a mixed mood. He really just made a joke. At most, he was too drunk and excited. Unexpectedly, his second daughter made a fool.
He patted Kazuya helplessly on the shoulder, sighing to ease the atmosphere: "I'm afraid you don't like Haruna, what about the others?"
Kazuya quickly said: "Mr. Sakura, your daughters are very good, but I am focusing on my studies now and I have made some plans for the future..." He tried his best to explain, for fear that he would be inexplicably married at an early age.
Naotaka looked at him speechlessly, "I'm kidding, Matsuoka..."
Kazuya felt a pain in his liver. Are you going to keep joking like this? He could only suggest tactfully: "It's better not to make such a joke."
Naotaka nodded to apologize, took a sip of wine, "Maybe I've been drinking too much these past two days and I can't control my mouth. But don't you really think about it? Although I haven't educated them well, they all have pretty good natures."
He drank a little and liked to joke, but after thinking about it, he thought it would be good if it was true. He always felt that Kazuya would definitely make a big difference in the future with his talent, character, and personality. So it was obviously quite cost-effective to exchange a daughter for such a quick son-in-law. With such a brother-in-law to help him, Toutaro would have a strong arm to inherit the family business.
At the age of sixteen, people can get married as long as their guardian agrees. Otherwise, they can make a marriage arrangement first and have a wedding at twenty.
However, he knew his quite well. He thought Kazuya probably didn't like them. He felt disappointed and patted Kazuya's shoulder again, going out to find a place to lie down.
Kazuya stood speechless, looked at Toutaro sitting aside, and touched his chin. Does no one want this boy?
On the other hand, Haruna was brought back to the public room by Haruka. She hit her on the head and cursed: "What are you thinking about in your head all day long? How old are you? You still talk nonsense like a child all day long!"
Haruna lowered her head so that her sister could hit her more smoothly. "I'm sixteen and can get married, sister! I have such a big appetite. I think it is a good thing to get married early to eat someone else's food. But don't worry, I'm in Cao's camp but my heart is in Han's. I will still come back to help the family, and the money I earn will be given to the family for everyone to study."
This messing words made Haruka even angrier. He raised her hands and continued to hit: "I let you talk nonsense, I let you talk nonsense..."
Akiho advised from the side: "Big sister, don't hit so hard. Second sister just likes to join in the fun." Then she advised Haruna: "Second sister, it was a joke at the time and father didn't name anyone. Why did you jump out? Just pretend you haven't heard of such things from now on. As girls, we must be reserved, otherwise we will be looked down upon by outsiders."
Haruka thought it made sense, kicked Haruna in the butt again, and shouted: "That's right, where is your girl's reserve?"
Haruna was confused and rubbed the back of her head, "I know how to be reserved, but dad must bring pointing at me!"
" You..." Haruka swallowed the unpleasant words, "There were five of us here at the time, how could he just point at you!"
Haruna first advised, "Sister, are you want to say 'shit'? It's not good to say such things. You have to be careful..." Then she said confidently: "Dad is referring to me. There is no need to explain it clearly. I am the only one in the family who understands what dad means best."
Haruka was angry at her advice. But she was stunned after hearing the second half of the sentence. Is this really the case? Father is usually the closest to this sister, has he already started planning for her future? Does he want to arrange a marriage for her?
This was a major matter in the family. She calmed down slightly and thought it was not bad.
She was defeated head-on by Kazuya many times. No matter how awkward she felt, she had to admit that he might really be better than her. She also felt that Kazuya was quite good in intelligence and force, far superior to his peers, although he was a bit sinister, a bit despicable, a bit boring in character, his family conditions are a bit worse.
But overall, it can be scored sixty points... It's barely enough to match my silly sister. Moreover, father seemed to really appreciate that boy and helped him in various ways. Could it be that he really wanted to recruit him as his son-in-law?
She was shaken and asked Haruna: "Where did you find out about father's true feelings? Did he say anything suggestive to you in private?"