Way of the Sword
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Adult ++
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22
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Category:
Gravitation › Crossovers
Rating:
Adult ++
Chapters:
22
Views:
4,080
Reviews:
9
Recommended:
0
Currently Reading:
0
Disclaimer:
I do not own this anime/manga, nor the characters from it. I do not make any money from the writing of this story.
Prologue
PROLOGUE
Haruki\'s hands tightened into two balls of fists. His fists were shaking, giving away the emotional frustration he was feeling towards his older brother. \"Brother, you do not understand. There have been talks. I am not making up lies for my own amusement!\"
Junichiro calmly looked at his younger brother\'s livid face. After taking a drink from his teacup and placing the cup back onto the table in front of him, Junichiro replied, “Haruki, it has never crossed my mind that you would tell lies to my face. I just feel that your concern over this matter is a little extreme.”
Taking in a deep breath, Haruki tried to calm himself, trying not to let his emotions get better of him in front of his brother. \"Onii-sama(1), just try to see from my point of view. I heard from my associates that Kimura is extremely unhappy about the way you have been running your business. Your generosity makes him look bad in comparison and this has made him lose face. People are saying his patience is wearing thin, that he wants to take decisive measurements to ensure that his business prospers while yours fails. I fear that he will do anything at this point.\" Haruki unclenched his hands and laid them on his lap. \"You have your family to worry about. If Ikuko hears about this -\"
“I understand your concern Haruki,” Junichiro sternly interrupted. \"I too am aware that Kimura has been walking around trying to wield a big stick when he is unable to do so. I assure you, at the first sign of danger to Ikuko or to Shuichi, I will take steps to ensure their safety.\"
Haruki sighed. \"I still feel that you should try to make peace with Kimura. All he wants you to do is raise the rent for your tenants and stop allowing people to borrow money without interest. I know your opinions on trying to create a better society in the Meiji era, but -\"
Junichiro held up his hand and looked towards the view of his yard that the open sliding doors provided. \"Look how fast the spring is ending. Let us go enjoy the rest of the season while it is still here.\" Junichiro rose from his sitting position and stepped into his wooden slippers. \"Now where is that son of mine? Shuichi! Where are you?\"
Having been dismissed abruptly, Haruki remained in his sitting position and looked outside. Ending of spring did not mean much; after all, it just meant that summer was closer.
NOTES:
1. Oniisama - older brother
Haruki\'s hands tightened into two balls of fists. His fists were shaking, giving away the emotional frustration he was feeling towards his older brother. \"Brother, you do not understand. There have been talks. I am not making up lies for my own amusement!\"
Junichiro calmly looked at his younger brother\'s livid face. After taking a drink from his teacup and placing the cup back onto the table in front of him, Junichiro replied, “Haruki, it has never crossed my mind that you would tell lies to my face. I just feel that your concern over this matter is a little extreme.”
Taking in a deep breath, Haruki tried to calm himself, trying not to let his emotions get better of him in front of his brother. \"Onii-sama(1), just try to see from my point of view. I heard from my associates that Kimura is extremely unhappy about the way you have been running your business. Your generosity makes him look bad in comparison and this has made him lose face. People are saying his patience is wearing thin, that he wants to take decisive measurements to ensure that his business prospers while yours fails. I fear that he will do anything at this point.\" Haruki unclenched his hands and laid them on his lap. \"You have your family to worry about. If Ikuko hears about this -\"
“I understand your concern Haruki,” Junichiro sternly interrupted. \"I too am aware that Kimura has been walking around trying to wield a big stick when he is unable to do so. I assure you, at the first sign of danger to Ikuko or to Shuichi, I will take steps to ensure their safety.\"
Haruki sighed. \"I still feel that you should try to make peace with Kimura. All he wants you to do is raise the rent for your tenants and stop allowing people to borrow money without interest. I know your opinions on trying to create a better society in the Meiji era, but -\"
Junichiro held up his hand and looked towards the view of his yard that the open sliding doors provided. \"Look how fast the spring is ending. Let us go enjoy the rest of the season while it is still here.\" Junichiro rose from his sitting position and stepped into his wooden slippers. \"Now where is that son of mine? Shuichi! Where are you?\"
Having been dismissed abruptly, Haruki remained in his sitting position and looked outside. Ending of spring did not mean much; after all, it just meant that summer was closer.
NOTES:
1. Oniisama - older brother