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"Yuko, have a good talk with your father."
Lady Oto also couldn't help but speak out in persuasion. This couple obviously hadn't anticipated that their perfect daughter would be so obstinate.
"Alright, Yuko, stop it."
At that mont, Haruka Yuzan said softly.
Then... under the astonished gaze of Mr. and Mrs. Oto, Oto Yuko actually sat down obediently, her eyes softening and filled with adoration as she looked at Haruka Yuzan,
"Mm, Haruka, I'll listen to you."
The compliant manner was like that of a tad pet; with just a simple gesture from her master, the little gluttonous cat of the Oto would actively approach.
To co at a beckoning, to leave at a dismissal, such behavior was absolutely intolerable for Oto Toyama!
"Oto Yuko, you'd better recognize your identity and situation!!"
The voice was stern. Anger painted his face, and even the veins on his forehead couldn't help but throb.
Clearly, the Patriarch of the Oto Family was on the verge of rage.
"I have a sense of asure in my heart. Rest assured, I won't neglect the company's affairs," Yuko coolly responded to her father's fury, "Even for the sake of mine and Haruka's future life together, I will work hard."
One sentence almost made Oto Toyama flip the table?!
What does she an by working hard for hers and that boy's future life together? What about the honor of the Oto Family? Has it all been thrown out of mind?!
But... Oto Toyama had taken note of Yuko's performance during this period. Whatever she dealt with, she upheld his principles, and sotis her handling of situations even impressed him. So why, when it ca to this kid, did it seem like she lost her senses??!
"Alright, Yuko, don't say anymore. Let talk with your uncle?"
Seeing that the two were about to start quarreling again, Haruka Yuzan helplessly stepped forward, softly comforting the young lady, not wanting the situation to deteriorate further.
The image of himself in Toyama's heart couldn't possibly be established solely by Yuko's words. Ultimately, it depended on his own performance.
Lady Oto, who had been observing from the side, couldn't help but feel reassured when she saw Haruka Yuzan step forward.
At least he didn't shrink back, showing so responsibility. She decided to keep observing.
Lady Oto was quite helpless about her husband's attitude. Yuko was so enamored with Mr. Haruka. There clearly was no chance of changing the outco, yet he had to be so forceful.
Ah, this father and daughter indeed gave her a headache.
"Hmph! Who gave you the right to speak when we're talking?"
Oto Toyama coldly uttered, his face showing undisguised disdain.
"You!"
Seeing Yuko about to explode again, Haruka Yuzan quickly patted the back of her hand gently, urging her to relax. Then he spoke leisurely,
"Uncle Oto, hello, my na is Haruka Yuzan, and I'm Yuko's boyfriend."
His handso face still bore a warm smile. He didn't feel ashad or constrained because Oto Toyama looked down on him.
For persons of their respective statuses to still be sitting here "calmly" discussing matters was already giving him a lot of face.
Or rather, it was the result of the young lady's efforts.
You must know, the Oto family controls over half the hotel businesses in the Island Country and the largest underworld group in Tokyo, a true powerhouse that dominates both legal and illegal sectors.
And as the head of the family, Oto Toyama, known for his ruthlessness, would not have been so calm and composed if he were in Haruka Yuzan's shoes and saw his daughter taken by an unknown young lad.
Moreover, if he couldn't see that this was a test from Oto Toyama, then his high intelligence would be wasted.
Oto Toyama just looked at Haruka Yuzan impassively, without saying much.
"I heard from Yuko that you're quite fond of archery, uncle?" Haruka Yuzan slowly asked.
"Mm, do you have a question?"
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Oto Toyama nodded indifferently, as though he hadn't really looked at him from the start to the end.
There was no helping it, his own "disappointing" daughter was already head over heels for him, and if he showed even a bit more enthusiasm, where would the Oto Family's face be then?
"As it happens, I also have so understanding in this arena, and if there's a chance, we could go to the range together."
Haruka Yuzan had finally stated his true intentions.
How to quickly win over a father-in-law?
Of course, it was by catering to his interests and focusing efforts where the other party was most fond of! Boys are simple creatures, always wanting to have their interests and hobbies acknowledged by friends and loved ones around them.
For instance, when you get into a ga, you always think about excitedly recomnding it to people around you, and when they also get into the ga, the satisfaction is unparalleled.
No matter how many world champions want to shoot arrows with Oto Toyama... it's still not as satisfying as having a family mber who enjoys the sport too.
Lady Oto can't, Oto Mizuko is even less likely to join him, so... if it's "half a family mber" like Haruka Yuzan, perhaps it's not unacceptable?
"You? I rember you're not a mber of the Archery Club in Kanagawa, are you?"
In response, Haruka Yuzan shook his head gently, placing his large hand over the soft back of the young lady's hand, and said with a look of deep affection,
"I simply chose to spend that extra ti accompanying Yuko instead."
"Haruka..." Oto Mizuko gazed at him happily, her face full of joy.
A single sentence left everyone sowhat astonished.
Seeing his daughter so love-struck, Oto Toyama couldn't help but curse inwardly,
Damn it! How is this brat so good at this?!
Only Chiba-san, seated on the other side, felt a guilty twinge for no apparent reason.
Haruka Yuzan doesn't participate in club activities, and the ti spent accompanying Oto Mizuko isn't much; most of the ti, he's been hanging out with her.
And... if Uncle Toyama and Aunt Akemi knew about her relationship with Haruka Yuzan, then... how would they see her?!
Although waves churned in her heart, the girl's expression remained cold, as if she were calmly detached from the affairs of others.
This caused Haruka Yuzan a mont of surprise; indeed, the class president was worthy of the title, being able to drink tea so serenely under the circumstances.
"No need to wait for a chance, the range is upstairs. Let's see if your skills are as solid as your talk."
Oto Toyama snorted coldly, feeling the need to show off his strength in front of his daughter. The boy you chose is nothing in front of your father, including his archery skills!!
A shooting range on the thirty-fourth floor? Haruka Yuzan was sowhat taken aback but quickly recovered, "All right, then please teach well, uncle."
Compete in archery? He was certainly not afraid of that.
He glanced subconsciously at the virtual panel.
[Landlord Information: Haruka Yuzan]
[Skills: Basic Skill Golden Right Hand, Primary Culinary Skills, Interdiate Archery Skills.]
He hesitated for a mont but decided not to use the Upgrade Card here.
With Interdiate Archery Skills, he was already at a level where he could participate in the national championship and even achieve a respectable result.
It was better to gauge Oto Toyama's skill before considering whether to use the Upgrade Card.
After all, as precious as the item was, he had not found the opportunity to use it even after holding onto it for so long.
An unused legend, no matter how rare, stored away in the inventory, was worth even less than a hundred dollar coin if it remained unused.
"Hmph, big talker," Oto Toyama scoffed again before standing up and leaving the courtyard on his own.
Lady Oto also nodded at him with a smile and stood up to follow, pleased with Haruka Yuzan's performance for the day.
"Yuko, let's go too."
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