New Roots in France
Arrival at Runcandel Territory
France welcomed them with clear skies and quiet strength.
The private jet descended smoothly onto the Runcandel airstrip, where Keith stood waiting—silver-platinum hair catching the sunlight, sapphire eyes calm and warm.
The moment the doors opened—
Ran Mouri (11), Sonoko Suzuki (11), and Ayako Suzuki (18) rushed forward.
"Keith!"
Without hesitation, all three hugged him.
Keith froze for half a second, then smiled and gently returned the embrace, resting a hand on each of their heads.
Ran's eyes shone with relief.
Sonoko clung to him tightly, grinning.
Ayako's heart raced—she tried to remain composed, but her cheeks betrayed her.
They had all missed him.
And more than that—they trusted him.
Tomoko watched the scene from behind, eyes soft.
For the first time, she felt certain she had made the right choice.
Settling Into a New Life
Within days, everything moved quickly—but smoothly.
Education
Keith personally arranged for Ran, Sonoko, Ayako, and himself to enroll in one of the most prestigious private academies in France—an institution known for:
• Multilingual education
• Elite academic standards
• Security beyond reproach
Keith joined them not as a distant benefactor, but as a fellow student.
Despite his status, he blended in effortlessly.
At school:
• Ran adapted quickly, her intelligence shining
• Sonoko became popular almost instantly
• Ayako impressed teachers with her maturity and elegance
Keith, as always, stood out—calm, brilliant, untouchable.
Friendships formed fast.
And admiration followed him everywhere.
Roles Within Runcandel Group
While the younger girls focused on school, Tomoko stepped into her true stage.
Tomoko Suzuki
Position: Head of the Board – Runcandel Group
Her authority was unquestioned.
Her experience undeniable.
What surprised everyone, however, was her decisiveness. Under her leadership, confidence in Runcandel Group grew even stronger.
Ayako Suzuki
Position: Assistant to the Head of the Board
Ayako accepted the role seriously.
She trained daily—learning business operations, corporate strategy, and international negotiations.
Tomoko watched her daughter with pride.
Keith observed quietly.
She'll become formidable, he thought.
Entertainment Division Begins to Move
Within Runcandel Vision HQ, Keith met with Vermouth and Kir.
He placed several sealed folders on the table.
"Movie scripts," Keith said calmly.
"Choose one each.
You'll be the heroines."
Vermouth flipped through a script.
Her eyes widened.
"This is… world-class."
Kir scanned another, her heartbeat quickening.
"This could win awards."
Keith nodded.
"Runcandel Entertainment doesn't follow trends.
We create them."
Both women accepted without hesitation.
A new era of cinema had just begun.
Quiet Moments
That evening, at the Runcandel mansion garden—
Ran, Sonoko, and Ayako sat nearby, laughing softly.
Keith watched them from a distance, a faint smile on his lips.
France wasn't just a safe haven anymore.
It was becoming home.
And this was only the beginning.