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Nagasawa Kawa never expected that Fujiwara Shunsui, rumored to be brawny and simple-minded, was now clearly and articulately pressuring him.
Representing himself meant stating his stance, ensuring the situation didn't escalate into a dispute between the Sankou-gumi and the Nagasawa Family.
Secondly, he emphasized that Nissho Taro was also a member of the Sankou-gumi.
This meant the matter could be big or small.
If small, it could be attributed to a conflict between the Nagasawa Family and Nissho Taro.
If big, it would be a provocation by the Nagasawa Family against the Sankou-gumi.
Finally, Fujiwara Shunsui stated that his intervention was solely to maintain the normal operation of the Sankou-gumi's entertainment industry.
He didn't mention the Sankou-gumi in any sentence,
but every sentence relied on the Sankou-gumi.
Three punches stunned the old master.
Nagasawa Kawa felt as uncomfortable as if he had swallowed a dead fly.
The thought in his mind lingered: "Who said Fujiwara Shunsui was a mere martial artist?"
Besides Nagasawa Kawa,
the man who had just led Fujiwara Shunsui into the room also sensed the awkwardness of the situation.
The fine sweat on the back of his neck highlighted his nervousness.
Seeing the silent crowd,
Fujiwara Shunsui remained calm and unhurried, slowly beginning to speak:
"I just want a stance from the Nagasawa Family."
"But today, you seem to be provoking me."
"More like provoking the Association/Club."
The original plan was for Fujiwara Shunsui to start a fight upon meeting,
the Nagasawa Family would be forced to defend themselves,
they would suppress Fujiwara Shunsui,
and finally, using this incident with Fujiwara Shunsui, the Nagasawa Family's entertainment industry could rise to the next level.
Everyone would be happy.
But now it seemed,
the first step was already wrong.
Currently, the Nagasawa Family's think tank all had one thought:
"The opponent isn't playing by the rules, what do we do? Waiting online, it's urgent!"
Nagasawa Kawa, who had intended to speak, didn't know how to respond for a moment, turning his gaze to the person beside him.
That person understood instantly,
and spoke: "Mr. Fujiwara, I hope you don't misunderstand."
"This discussion is precisely to understand if there are any misunderstandings between us."
Looking at this gentle-looking man,
Fujiwara Shunsui made eye contact with him directly for the first time,
seeing those unique triangular eyes.
Harumizu suddenly remembered the man's name, Higashisho Ji.
He had met this man at an introductory meeting held by the Association/Club when he first arrived in Shinjuku.
At that time, Kojou Yuna had compiled a report on various families and Associations/Clubs in Shinjuku,
specifically marking this man: Higashisho Ji (Note: Too perfect, be especially careful).
Fujiwara Shunsui couldn't recall more information about Higashisho Ji for now.
"Is my memory still too poor? Damn it."
At this moment, Fujiwara Shunsui could only lament that his Intelligence attribute points were still too low.
If he could remember Ojo's detailed information about Higashisho Ji at the time,
he should have been able to gain some initiative in this negotiation.
Fujiwara Shunsui now felt like he was taking an open-book exam but had forgotten his answers.
However, this did not affect Harumizu's approach to answering.
Harumizu responded casually: "I don't think there should be any conflict, right?"
"Your people injured my people, and also injured people from our Association/Club."
When he said the words "Association/Club,"
Fujiwara Shunsui deliberately emphasized his tone.
"Hishō-kun is still lying in the hospital's intensive care unit."
"Before I left today, Hishō-kun specifically asked me to handle this peacefully."
"But your posture doesn't seem like you want to handle it peacefully."
Hearing Fujiwara Shunsui's mention of a peaceful resolution,
Nagasawa Kawa breathed a sigh of relief.
From the very beginning, he had felt that demanding an explanation from the Sankou-gumi was a wrong decision.
Especially under Fujiwara Shunsui's barrage of attacks.
Nagasawa Kawa was even more 'beaten' to the point of being unable to parry.
Just as Nagasawa Kawa was about to respond directly,
Higashisho Ji quickly took over the conversation: "Shunsui-kun, there might be some misunderstanding in this matter."
"You were the one who first assaulted Young Master Nagasawa, and Young Master Nagasawa still can't speak."
As the Nagasawa Family's strategist,
Higashisho Ji must have considered all consequences of retaliating against a Sankou-gumi member,
so from the very beginning,
Higashisho Ji had prepared contingency plans for the worst-case scenario.
This was also why, after Fujiwara Shunsui's aggressive arrival disrupted the Nagasawa Family's plans, it was Higashisho Ji who took over the conversation, not Nagasawa Kawa.
The attitudes of the few people in the room had also softened by now,
after all, they were all seasoned veterans who had worked with core figures for many years,
and naturally could discern the current situation.
The pressure from the Sankou-gumi carried significant weight across the entire Yamato Island.
Hearing the other party say this,
Fujiwara Shunsui showed dissatisfaction with the conversation for the first time,
his brow slightly furrowed: "When I made my move, I held back seven tenths of my strength."
"I didn't pursue responsibility because I considered him a guest."
"Even people from those big families in Tokyo have to be well-behaved here."
"Anyone who dares to cause trouble and shake the foundation of the Association/Club, I will be the first to object."
Everyone present knew that the current entertainment industry was definitely a crucial source of income for the Sankou-gumi,
and at the same time, another question arose in their minds:
"How is this different from the version we heard?!"
The few people in the room exchanged glances, Nagasawa Kawa's brows were tightly furrowed,
but it was Higashisho Ji who reacted first, turning to signal.
A person behind him leaned over,
Higashisho Ji whispered in his ear: "Go, find the few people who were with Young Master Nagasawa at the time."
"I don't care how, but be quick!"
"Make sure to find out what happened to them at the time, I don't care what methods you use!"
Then he turned to Fujiwara Shunsui and said: "Shunsui-kun, I'm truly sorry, it seems there's been a slight discrepancy in our understanding of the situation."
"But rest assured, we will investigate immediately."
Nagasawa Kawa then stated: "Shunsui-kun, regardless of the outcome of this matter, we hope to maintain good communication with the Sankou-gumi."
"Even if Kyuichi is my son, and the future heir of the Nagasawa Family,"
"I don't want my son to affect our relationship."
Hearing the other party say this,
Fujiwara Shunsui felt a bit bored.
According to his prediction,
the other party, coming so aggressively to get the Association/Club to intervene,
must have harbored a deep resentment,
and his lone arrival would only embolden them.
He had originally intended to let the Nagasawa Family make the first move,
but the other party seemed to have no such intention.
Now, Fujiwara Shunsui leaned back on the sofa, thinking disappointedly: "Is it this hard to trick someone?"
He then responded: "I trust my own judgment, and naturally I trust the Association/Club's capabilities."
"As for whether there's a misunderstanding, I hope you investigate it thoroughly."
"Since I'm here today, I will naturally give you time."
Just kidding,
let alone Fujiwara Shunsui causing trouble in the store, even if Nagasawa Kawa caused trouble in the store,
we will still make you understand that
the rules of the Sankou-gumi are the rules.
Waiting for the other party's investigation, Fujiwara Shunsui finally had time to pull out his phone.
In fact, he had felt his phone vibrate earlier,
but the atmosphere was too delicate,
he wasn't sure if the Nagasawa Family would make the first move,
but for now,
neither side seemed prepared to fire the "first shot."
Kojou Yuna: ["How is it?"]
Kojou Yuna: ["Reply to me."]
Kojou Yuna: ["Damn it."]
Seeing Kojou Yuna's message,
Fujiwara Shunsui laughed out loud at an inappropriate moment.
This immediately drew the gaze of the other people in the room to him.
Fujiwara Shunsui nodded in response: "Sorry, I saw something quite funny."
Although he was speaking,
Fujiwara Shunsui's hands did not stop,
editing a message on his phone,
a pair of enormous hands typing nimbly on the phone,
the "da da da" sound was conspicuously out of place in the already quiet room.
Fujiwara Shunsui: ["The Queen of Shinjuku cares about her ex-boyfriend?"]
Kojou Yuna: ["As long as you're not dead, it's fine."]
Almost the instant Fujiwara Shunsui sent the message,
Kojou Yuna immediately replied to him,
still a cold response,
but it made Fujiwara Shunsui feel a bit of cuteness.
Fujiwara Shunsui: ["If my death can erase the harm I've caused you, I wish I could die ten thousand times. (╥╯^╰╥)"]
Kojou Yuna: ["Get lost!"]
Initially, Fujiwara Shunsui tried to imitate his former habits,
living habits, language habits, social habits, etc.,
but he found that,
these things were all "someone else's,"
and he was just a clown imitating others.
So, he didn't know when, but
Fujiwara Shunsui began to return to his "self,"
what he was like in his previous life,
with the "background" of this life added,
living comfortably again was quite good.
Fujiwara Shunsui: ["It doesn't feel like they'll make a move, but it's very verbose, very drawn out. By the way, could you help me look up information on Higashisho Ji?"]
10 seconds, 20 seconds, 30 seconds,
a minute passed.
Fujiwara Shunsui did not see Kojou Yuna's message.
Fujiwara Shunsui: ["Are you really mad?"]
Kojou Yuna: [Nagasawa Family Related Personnel.pdf]
["The third person is Higashisho Ji."]
It was awkward to say, but both their messages appeared in the chat box almost simultaneously.
The few people in the room did not know what Fujiwara Shunsui was chatting about,
and it was precisely at such times that the awkwardness intensified,
the Nagasawa Family's people also conjured up a long scenario of what Fujiwara Shunsui was doing at that moment.
"The Nagasawa Family is arrogant, hoping the Association/Club will suppress their arrogance."
"The Nagasawa Family has no intention of negotiating, deliberately humiliating the Association/Club, humiliating the leader."
"The Nagasawa Family broke the original agreement, wanting to force the Association/Club to hand over the Shinjuku entertainment industry."
...Of course,
Fujiwara Shunsui was unaware of the elaborate drama they were imagining.
Fujiwara Shunsui: ["I knew you'd always be my strong backing! ヾ(◍°∇°◍)ﾉﾞ"]
Kojou Yuna: ["Talk to me when you're normal, thank you."]
["I can't stand you like this right now."]
Fujiwara Shunsui: ["I was wrong before, I hope you forgive me, I will definitely change in the future."]
["Perhaps you might not believe it, but I've already died once. In this new life, I will definitely make you the happiest woman. o(*￣▽￣*)o"]
["Can't we go back?" (╥╯^╰╥)]
Five minutes,
Fujiwara Shunsui kept looking at his phone screen,
constantly switching back and forth between the message interfaces,
but he never received another message from Kojou Yuna.
[system prompt]
[side quest: Kojou Yuna's Affection]
[As the two closest people in the past, Kojou Yuna clearly sensed the Host's difference from before. She was immersed in this tug-of-war between reality and perception, and the woman whose heart was as solid as ice experienced a long-lost ripple.]
[Kojou Yuna Affection +5. This affection increase will not be counted towards quest rewards.]
[Kojou Yuna Affection 60/100]
Seeing the system prompt,
Fujiwara Shunsui couldn't hide the smile on his face,
which made Nagasawa Kawa and Higashisho Ji, who were constantly observing Fujiwara Shunsui, even more bewildered.
New questions arose in both their minds:
"What exactly does this man want to do?"
"Are we really caught in a Sankou-gumi trap?"
"Is the Sankou-gumi really going to move against the Shinjuku factions?"
What they didn't know was that Fujiwara Shunsui was merely certain that Kojou Yuna still cared for him.
And his shameless, 'simp' approach had successfully pried open her heart.
And he was even more delighted: "It seems an ex is indeed better than a brother, affection increases by five points at a time."
...Half an hour later,
a person with a flustered expression, followed by another, entered the office.
Fujiwara Shunsui inadvertently glanced over,
and realized he knew that person!
That night in the KTV private room, this person was also there.
However, seeing the other party's messy hairstyle and swollen right cheek,
Harumizu immediately understood what had happened!
The man scurried to Nagasawa Kawa,
whispered a few words in his ear,
then went behind Higashisho Ji,
relaying the same message,
and finally pulled out a phone from his pocket and handed it to Higashisho Ji.
Although Higashisho Ji's expression was equally gloomy,
he still forced a smile when facing Fujiwara Shunsui and said: "Shunsui-kun, it seems there truly was a misunderstanding between us."
"That child Nagasawa was too careless, befriending a bunch of bad influences outside, and I didn't expect him to dare to lie about such a matter."
With that,
Higashisho Ji pushed the phone in front of Fujiwara Shunsui,
looking at the bloodied face in the phone video,
judging by the build,
this should be the chubby person who was also in the private room that night.
"At that time, the bald manager emphasized to us to truthfully state what happened."
"But Yamashita didn't seem satisfied."
"When Nagasawa's family appeared, he said a lot of exaggerated things."
"I really tried to persuade him for a long time."
"..."
"At that time, it was indeed Nagasawa's fault; Nagasawa insulted the bald manager."
"Initially, the manager didn't react, but then the strong man couldn't hold back his anger and laid hands on Nagasawa."
"It's really like this, I didn't lie, please don't hit me anymore!"
"I'm sorry, I was wrong!"
"..."
The phone screen was turned off by Higashisho Ji amidst the fat man's continuous pleas.
"I am truly sorry, Mr. Harumizu. It seems there was indeed some misunderstanding between us."
In this place, Island Nation,
various Associations/Clubs have a strict hierarchy.
Superior offending inferior is acceptable.
Inferior offending superior, if the reason is legitimate, it can be understood; but if the reason is not legitimate, then it is unacceptable.
Apparently,
the truth about Nissho Taro and Nagasawa Kyuichi's matter had come to light.
Yamashita Kosuke was now a mess,
though he couldn't see the video himself,
he could absolutely identify his best friend's voice.
At this moment, only one thought echoed in Yamashita Kosuke's mind:
"It's over, completely over!"
He had originally thought to rely on Nagasawa's family status to help him vent his anger.
These people had long been accustomed to acting arrogantly in Shinjuku,
and he had initially thought this time would be like before,
waiting to see Nagasawa and receive his praise.
But the scene before him didn't seem to be as he had expected,
thinking of this,
a warm stream flowed down Yamashita Kosuke's pant leg,
a puddle of yellow appeared at his feet.
"You scoundrel, you actually deceived us!"
Yamashita recognized the person who spoke,
this was the leader who appeared at the hospital immediately that day.
Fujiwara Shunsui, on the other hand, remained calm.
He continued to send messages with his finger.
The "da da da" sound accompanied Yamashita Kosuke's sobs,
no one in the room spoke.
A question simultaneously arose in Nagasawa Kawa and Higashisho Ji's minds:
"What exactly was Fujiwara Shunsui, who had been on his phone from the beginning, so busy with?"
"What exactly was Fujiwara Shunsui, who had been on his phone from the beginning, so busy with?"