Chapter 28
It could be said that Senzaemon had watched Erina grow up bit by bit until she became the young woman she was today.
He understood his granddaughter's personality and her living environment perfectly. From her childhood to her adult years, Erina fundamentally didn't have many friends. The only peers she could truly talk and chat with were her cousin, Alice, and her secretary, Hisako.
However, in order to maintain her noble aura as a young lady of a prominent family, there were many things deep in Erina's heart that she couldn't share even with Alice or Hisako.
In a situation like this, the fact that Erina could get to know a close friend through the internet and confide in him was something Senzaemon understood—and even highly approved of.
Whether or not Senzaemon met the qualifications to be the Director of Totsuki Academy was a debate for another time. But at the very least, he was a truly qualified grandfather. Anyone who dared to hurt Erina would find Senzaemon ready to stake his life to fight them. This was evident in his merciless action of immediately exiling Erina's father.
In Japan's prominent families, many women didn't actually hold a high status. The concept of political marriages between great houses was incredibly strong. Yet, Senzaemon had never once thought about sacrificing the happiness of his children or grandchildren to gain an advantage.
As long as Erina liked it, and as long as Erina acknowledged it, then Senzaemon would like and acknowledge it too.
Just now, when the old man heard Erina say that Mineo possessed the God's Tongue, although he was shocked, he didn't intend to do anything about it. However, if the girl of his own house had favorable feelings toward this young man from China, then he simply could not ignore it.
If Mineo truly was a good young man, Senzaemon would help him rise without sparing any effort. To be able to make his beloved, tsundere granddaughter open her heart—Senzaemon had to admit that this youth named Mineo definitely had skill.
Furthermore, from the fact that he was able to close his old restaurant and immediately come to the back mountain of Totsuki to manage a new one, it was clear that the young man was genuinely attentive to his granddaughter. At the very least, he had the courage to let go of certain things for Erina's sake.
Now, Mineo possessed an even higher level of the God's Tongue. If paired with his granddaughter, the two of them were indeed a matching couple. If they had hopes of a future together, and if they were to have a child, wouldn't the talent be even higher?
For some reason, at this moment, an image of himself holding a great-granddaughter appeared in Senzaemon's mind.
(Don't ask why a great-granddaughter. The protagonist won't have sons. If he has children, they will be daughters. Every one of them will be a daddy's girl.)
Thinking of the possibility that he might soon be holding a great-granddaughter, the old man's lips unconsciously curled into a smile. The next second, Senzaemon spoke directly to Erina:
"I approve of this marriage. Find an appropriate time and let that young man, Mineo, come to the house for a meal together."
"I can also have a proper talk with him...."
"????"
"Marriage!?"
Hearing the old man's words, Erina and Alice, who were sitting on the sofa, instantly felt unsettled.
Grandfather... what is he saying?
He approves of this marriage!?
Grandfather, in that head of yours... what on earth are you thinking about???
"Cough... cough....."
Hearing the shocked cries of his two granddaughters, Senzaemon finally realized that he had been so submerged in his own imagination that he had directly misspoke.
After coughing several times to ease the awkwardness, Senzaemon then said:
"That... I... I misspoke just now!"
"What I meant was regarding Mineo attending Totsuki; I approve of it...."
"Grandfather, I didn't say I wanted Mineo-kun to attend Totsuki as a student. I want to invite him to Totsuki as an instructor. His skills are truly excellent. To be an instructor, he is more than qualified!"
"Fine, then as an instructor! I approve of this as well! But before that, Erina, invite Mineo-kun to the house for a meal!"
Senzaemon looked at Erina and smiled.
"A young genius who has earned this much recognition from my beloved granddaughter, Erina—if I didn't welcome him personally, it would be far too impolite."
"Besides, since he agreed to come to Totsuki as an instructor, we can be considered one family in the future."
"Let's have a meal together and get to know each other. I also really want to see for myself just how extraordinary he is!"
Alice looked at the old man's smile and suddenly became a little suspicious. She felt that hidden within her grandfather's smile were many strange things.
Meanwhile, Erina didn't think too much of it. Seeing her grandfather approve of her request, Erina was clearly very happy. She stood up from the sofa and said to her grandfather:
"I will convey this to Mineo-kun."
"As soon as Mineo-kun has free time, I will immediately invite him to the house for a meal together."
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