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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Aru: /* Part 2 */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;==Kono Naka ni Hitori, Imōto ga Iru!: Volume 1 - Prologue==&lt;br /&gt;
===Part 1===&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Onii-sama.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A soft whisper came from a young girl.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sitting on a chair, Shougo Mikadono, who was about to enter the world of dreams, suddenly opened his sleepy eyelids and glanced at the four corners of the room.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Is there anyone here?&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
However, there was no one in the room aside himself—what&#039;s going on? Did I mishear?&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Today is the day when the funeral of the internationally-known Mikadono group&#039;s representative, Kumagorou Mikadono, is held.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It&#039;s February, where the cold weather hasn&#039;t left yet. Shougo still didn&#039;t have the time to feel saddened by his father&#039;s death, and since the early morning he has been running around, busy taking care of multiple matters with his mother.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
As things finally came to an end, Shougo could take a break in the visitors&#039; room. He was so busy that he didn&#039;t have time to change into his funeral clothes, and became sleepy with his school uniform on him—at that moment, he was awoken by a mysterious voice.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Onii-sama, I&#039;m here.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The voice came to him again, this time with the noise of the windows being knocked on. It seems that it came from the outside.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Shougo turned his body and lifted his head. Above the bookshelves, there was a small window. Outside the window, snowflakes were rustling and falling. There was someone below the window who was knocking on it, and the clenched fist was barely visible.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This window was made to gather sunlight, and was even higher than Shougo&#039;s height, and there seems to be someone raising her hand outside the window----&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Who is it?&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;It&#039;s wonderful, I have always wanted to see you, but I couldn&#039;t meet you with that many people. Finally, I can finally talk with my brother, do you know how I was longing for this day, wuuu...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;That&#039;s why I&#039;m asking, who are you?&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;I&#039;m Onii-sama&#039;s little sister.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Little sister? What do you mean, I&#039;m an only child.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Really, Onii-sama won&#039;t be alone. From now on, I&#039;ll always be together with you.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Together? What the heck do you mean?&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;I&#039;m here in order to marry Onii-sama.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Part 2===&lt;br /&gt;
-- Why would I get married to you? If you are my younger sister, how could we possibly marry!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Baffled, Shougo ran to the side of the window, hoping to catch a glimpse of the voice&#039;s owner.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
But the window was too high to see outside without standing on something. Shougo moved a chair over and stepped on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Shougo-sama.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
At this time, there was a knock at the door and a woman entered -- her name was Seri, the secretary of his mother.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;If I may ask, did something happen?&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Seeing Shougo with one foot on the chair, Seri showed an expression of intrigue.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Her tall figure in a suit, it was the spitting image of a capable career woman. Somehow exuding an air of icy cool beauty, it was well-matched to her funeral attire.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;I just heard a voice from outside that sounded like it was calling me, but who could it be?&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Shougo replied as he stepped on the chair once more, opening the window, and sticking his head outside.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The first thing that entered his view was the inner garden of the funeral home. Ahead was a wall of accumulated snow extending into the distance.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Eh, nobody is there. Strange, but there definitely was someone here?&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Someone suspicious appeared?&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Secretary Seri asked warily. Could it be Seri&#039;s appearance that drove her to escape?&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;No, just that I heard someone&#039;s voice. Perhaps it was my mistake, hahaha.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Forcing a laugh to tide things over, Shougo got off the chair.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
He had no idea what had happened, perhaps it was just his imagination.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The existence of a sister, I don&#039;t have anything like that.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Shougo-sama, Kanoko-sama would like to see you.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Shougo followed Seri out of the room.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Shougo&#039;s father -- Mikadono Kumagorou had been hospitalized in bed since half a year ago. Having inherited the business from Shougo&#039;s grandfather, he had become the Mikadono Corporation&#039;s CEO, and in very short time cultivated the business into the world famous commercial enterprise &amp;quot;Mikadono Group.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Spending virtually every day on the move around the world, building trusting relations with people from all places, expanding the business of &amp;quot;Mikadono Group&amp;quot; without pause, the &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Legendary CEO&amp;quot; was what people called him out of respect.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
However, this lacked long-term consideration and took its toll on his body, ending up massively cutting into his lifespan. One day he collapsed unconscious in a conference room and was rushed into the hospital. The doctor&#039;s diagnosis was: Kumagorou had only half a year left to live.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Six months later, on the day he reached the age of fifty, he passed away.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
When his father passed away, Shougo found himself unexpectedly calm. It wasn&#039;t because he didn&#039;t feel sorrow, just that he didn&#039;t feel excessively depressed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Father lived his life to the fullest, putting effort into every day.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Working several times harder than anyone else, his life was full of accomplishment, there were definitely no regrets.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
As if proving Shougo&#039;s assertion, the face of the father resting in the coffin bore a satisfied expression.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Led by secretary Seri, Shougo entered the room of his mother.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The funeral home&#039;s third floor had a waiting room. Looking down outside from the massive window, there were many visitors dressed for the funeral, standing beneath the swirling snowing sky, carrying umbrellas.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It needed no mention that the employees of Mikadono Group, all the CEOs of famous Japanese enterprises, and minister-level government officials were all gathered here. Seeing all these participants, Kumagorou&#039;s greatness was clear to all.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Standing before the window, Shougo&#039;s mother -- Mikadono Kanoko, turned around to face her son.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;You came, Shougo.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Mother, is there anything I can help with next?&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Pay attention to your words, for all the guests are watching.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Mother spoke with great seriousness. Mother and Father had been supporting the Mikadono Group together all this time, and she was now the acting CEO.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Even though today was her husband&#039;s funeral, her resolute attitude was no different.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Yes, sorry, I should have acknowledged that.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It felt a bit embarrassing and unnatural to use respectful speech with Mother.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;After the funeral, it is hoped that you can attend the farewell banquet with all the guests gathered for tonight.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Of course, I will also help out with Seri-san.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Shougo deliberately answered cheerfully, hoping to raise the spirits of his mother who was likely emotionally exhausted.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
However, Mother&#039;s next words were completely unexpected.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;After the banquet, all the members of the core committee will be gathered for the announcement of Kumagorou&#039;s will. However, before that, I need to confirm your will.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;My will?&amp;quot; &amp;quot;Last night when the family gathered, the will was read witnessed by the lawyer. In his will, Kumagorou hopes that Shougo will inherit Mikadono Group.&amp;quot; &amp;quot;Inherit Mikadono Group? That means I will become the next CEO?&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Of course, this is no easy task, and the will did say, if Shougo decides to accept the inheritance, you must undergo special training for it.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Shougo began to wonder, inheriting the business, do I really have that ability? Do I have to ability to lead a company of this scale?&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Thinking that, his legs felt a little unstable at that moment.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
However, he then thought, aren&#039;t I just escaping?&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;I, will inherit -- no -- I want to inherit the company, and Father&#039;s will.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Understood. Then I shall inform the Group&#039;s core management of Kumagorou&#039;s will for approval. Shougu, from today onwards you will begin special training to improve your aptitude for becoming the CEO. In this one year you have to produce a result that is acceptable to the Group.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Of course, I don&#039;t want to sit in the CEO position just like this.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
I wonder how intense and strict the upcoming special training will be, but to be able to compete on the global stage, it must surely be a harsher challenge.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;At the same time, Kumagorou has an additional condition for your inheriting his will.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;An additional condition, what is it?&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Shougo must find the girl he loves before high school graduation, and become lifelong partners.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;To become lifelong partners with the girl I love! Isn&#039;t that telling me to get married?&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Precisely. Get engaged during school, and immediately marry after graduation. Once you marry and have a family, you will show composure and solemnity despite your age, and will have the ability to lead the Group.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;But getting married is not one person&#039;s decision. If there&#039;s no other side...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Shougo did not have a girlfriend. Let alone marriage, he didn&#039;t even have a first crush.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;There is no cause for worry on this issue. To facilitate the special training, Shougo will be transferred into Miryuuin Private Academy.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;...Miryuuin Private Academy, isn&#039;t that the famous school where all those ojou-sama are studying?&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Precisely, the place where Kumagorou once studied, a school with an excellent tradition. Going to school there, you will surely find a girl that suits you.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Yes, it was true, in the merciless commercial world, marriage was a way to build esteem and respect.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;I understand, I will accept this condition, and surely find someone I like during high school, and propose at graduation for a favorable answer.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;I look forward to your good news, Shougo.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Timing just at the end of the conversation, secretary Seri walked in from outside.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Kanoko-sama, it is almost time to head to the crematorium.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Mother nodded, took her briefcase, and as she walked to the door, Shougo suddenly remembered something and asked her a question:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;By the way, Mother, I have a question I wanted to ask you...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;What is it?&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;It sounds a little unbelievable, but do I have a little sister?&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Little sister?&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Mother frowned as she turned back to look at Shougo.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;That kind of thing cannot possibly exist.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Making her declaration, seemingly angered, Mother left the room.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Right... Eh. Doesn&#039;t Mother look a bit angry?&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
After some thought, secretary Seri walked over, and whispered:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;The matter of a little sister, where did you hear that from?&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Ah, no one really. Anyway, has anyone else mentioned such a thing before?&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Actually, within the Group, there has been rumors of Kumagorou having an illegitimate daughter.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;An illegitimate daughter, really? &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Only a rumor. I will do everything I can to eliminate baseless rumors, so please do not let this worry you.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In other words, the voice just now was just my misunderstanding. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;The unknown little sister doesn&#039;t exist. As long as I know that I can be assured.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
For a long while after that, Shougo did not entertain the notion of having a little sister again.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Of course, this only persisted for a year or so later, until that particular spring when he met those girls.&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Aru</name></author>
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		<title>Kono Naka:Volume 1 Prologue</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Aru: /* Part 1 */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;==Kono Naka ni Hitori, Imōto ga Iru!: Volume 1 - Prologue==&lt;br /&gt;
===Part 1===&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Onii-sama.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A soft whisper came from a young girl.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sitting on a chair, Shougo Mikadono, who was about to enter the world of dreams, suddenly opened his sleepy eyelids and glanced at the four corners of the room.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Is there anyone here?&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
However, there was no one in the room aside himself—what&#039;s going on? Did I mishear?&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Today is the day when the funeral of the internationally-known Mikadono group&#039;s representative, Kumagorou Mikadono, is held.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It&#039;s February, where the cold weather hasn&#039;t left yet. Shougo still didn&#039;t have the time to feel saddened by his father&#039;s death, and since the early morning he has been running around, busy taking care of multiple matters with his mother.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
As things finally came to an end, Shougo could take a break in the visitors&#039; room. He was so busy that he didn&#039;t have time to change into his funeral clothes, and became sleepy with his school uniform on him—at that moment, he was awoken by a mysterious voice.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Onii-sama, I&#039;m here.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The voice came to him again, this time with the noise of the windows being knocked on. It seems that it came from the outside.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Shougo turned his body and lifted his head. Above the bookshelves, there was a small window. Outside the window, snowflakes were rustling and falling. There was someone below the window who was knocking on it, and the clenched fist was barely visible.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This window was made to gather sunlight, and was even higher than Shougo&#039;s height, and there seems to be someone raising her hand outside the window----&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Who is it?&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;It&#039;s wonderful, I have always wanted to see you, but I couldn&#039;t meet you with that many people. Finally, I can finally talk with my brother, do you know how I was longing for this day, wuuu...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;That&#039;s why I&#039;m asking, who are you?&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;I&#039;m Onii-sama&#039;s little sister.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Little sister? What do you mean, I&#039;m an only child.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Really, Onii-sama won&#039;t be alone. From now on, I&#039;ll always be together with you.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Together? What the heck do you mean?&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;I&#039;m here in order to marry Onii-sama.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Part 2===&lt;br /&gt;
-- Why would I get married to you? If you are my younger sister, how could we possibly marry!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Baffled, Shougo ran to the side of the window, hoping to catch a glimpse of the voice&#039;s owner.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
But the window was too high to see outside without standing on something. Shougo moved a chair over and stepped on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Shougo-sama.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
At this time, there was a knock at the door and a woman entered -- her name was Seri, the secretary of his mother.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;If I may ask, did something happen?&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Seeing Shougo with one one on the chair, Seri showed an expression of intrigue.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Her tall figure in a suit, it was the splitting image of a capable career woman. Somehow exuding an air of icy cool beauty, it was well-matched to her funeral attire.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;I just heard a voice from outside that sounded like it was calling me, but who could it be?&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Shougo replied as he stepped on the chair once more, opening the window, and sticking his head outside.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The first thing that entered his view was the inner garden of the funeral home. Ahead was a wall of accumulated snow extending into the distance.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Eh, no is there. Strange, but there definitely was someone here?&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Somone suspicious appeared?&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Secretary Seri asked warily. Could it be Seri&#039;s appearance that drove her to escape?&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;No, just that I heard someone&#039;s voice. Perhaps it was my mistake, hahaha.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Forcing a laugh to tide things over, Shougo got off the chair.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
He had no idea what had happened, perhaps it was just his imagination.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The existence of a sister, I don&#039;t have anything like that.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Shougo-sama, Kanoko-sama would like to see you.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Shougo followed Seri out of the room.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Shougo&#039;s father -- Mikadono Kumagorou had been hospitalized in bed since half a year ago. Having inherited the business from Shougo&#039;s grandfather, he had become the Mikadono Corporation&#039;s CEO, and in very short time cultivated the business into the world famous commercial enterprise &amp;quot;Mikadono Group.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Spending virtually every day on the move around the world, building trusting relations with people from all places, expanding the business of &amp;quot;Mikadono Group&amp;quot; without pause, the &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Legendary CEO&amp;quot; was what people called him out of respect.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
However, this lacked longterm consideration and took its toll on his body, ended up massively cutting into his lifespan. On day he collapsed unconscious in a conference room and was rushed into the hospital. The doctor&#039;s diagnosis was: Kumagorou had only half a year left to live.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Six months later, on the day he reached the age of fifty, he passed away.&lt;br /&gt;
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When his father passed away, Shougo found himself unexpectedly calm. It wasn&#039;t because he didn&#039;t feel sorrow, just that he didn&#039;t feel excessively depressed.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;Father lived his life to the full, putting effort into every day.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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Working several times harder than anyone else, his life was full of accomplishment, there were definitely no regrets.&lt;br /&gt;
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As if proving Shougo&#039;s assertion, the face of the father resting in the coffin bore a satisfied expression.&lt;br /&gt;
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Led by secretary Seri, Shougo entered the room of his mother.&lt;br /&gt;
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The funeral home&#039;s third floor had a waiting room. Looking down outside from the massive window, there were many visitors dressed for the funeral, standing beneath the swirling snowing sky, carrying umbrellas.&lt;br /&gt;
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It needed no mention that the employees of Mikadono Group, all the CEOs of famous Japanese enterprises, and minister-level government officials were all gathered here. Seeing all these participants, Kumagorou&#039;s greatness was clear to all.&lt;br /&gt;
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Standing before the window, Shougo&#039;s mother -- Mikadono Kanoko, turned around to face her son.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;You came, Shougo.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;Mother, is there anything I can help with next?&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;Pay attention to your words, for all the guests are watching.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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Mother spoke with great seriousness. Mother and Father had been supporting the Mikadono Group together all this time, and was now the acting CEO.&lt;br /&gt;
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Even though today was her husband&#039;s funeral, her resolute attitude was no different.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;Yes, sorry, should be acknowledged.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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It felt a bit embarrassing and unnatural to use respectful speech with Mother.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;After the funeral, it is hoped that you can attend the farewell banquet with all the guests gathered for tonight.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;Of course, I will also help out with Seri-san.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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Shougo deliberately answered cheerfully, hoping to raise the spirits of his mother who was likely emotionally exhausted.&lt;br /&gt;
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However, Mother&#039;s next words were completely unexpected.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;After the banquet, all the members of the core committee will be gathered for the announcement of Kumagorou&#039;s will. However, before that, I need to confirm your will.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;My will?&amp;quot; &amp;quot;Last night when the family gathered, the will was read witnessed by the lawyer. In his will, Kumagorou hopes that Shougo will inherit Mikadono Group.&amp;quot; &amp;quot;Inherit Mikadono Group? That means I will become the next CEO?&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;Of course, this is no easy task, and the will did say, if Shougo decides to accept the inheritance, you must undergo special training for it.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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Shougo began to wonder, inheriting the business, do I really have that ability? Do I have to ability to lead a company of this scale?&lt;br /&gt;
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Thinking that, his legs felt a little unstable at that moment.&lt;br /&gt;
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However, he then thought, aren&#039;t I just escaping?&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;I, will inherit -- no -- I want to inherit the company, and Father&#039;s will.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;Understood. Then I shall inform the Group&#039;s core management of Kumagorou&#039;s will for approval. Shougu, from today onwards you will begin special training to improve your aptitude for becoming the CEO. In this one year you have to produce a result that is acceptable to the Group.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;Of course, I don&#039;t want to sit in the CEO position just like this.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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I wonder how intense and strict the upcoming special training will be, but to be able to compete on the global stage, it must surely be a harsher challenge.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;At the same time, Kumagorou has an additional condition for your inheriting his will.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;An additional condition, what is it?&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;Shougo must find the girl he loves before high school graduation, and become lifelong partners.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;To become lifelong partners with the girl I love! Isn&#039;t that telling me to get married?&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;Precisely. Get engaged during school, and immediately marry after graduation. Once you marry and have a family, you will show composure and solemnity despite your age, and will have the ability to lead the Group.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;But getting married is not one person&#039;s decision. If there&#039;s no other side...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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Shougo did not have a girlfriend. Let alone marriage, he didn&#039;t even have a first crush.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;There is no cause for worry on this issue. To facilitate the special training, Shougo will be transferred into Miryuuin Private Academy.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;...Miryuuin Private Academy, isn&#039;t that the famous school where all those ojou-sama are studying?&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;Precisely, the place where Kumagorou once studied, a school with an excellent tradition. Going to school there, you will surely find a girl that suits you.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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Yes, it was true, in the merciless commercial world, marriage was a way to build esteem and respect.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;I understand, I will accept this condition, and surely find someone I like during high school, and propose at graduation for a favorable answer.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;I look forward to your good news, Shougo.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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Timing just at the end of the conversation, secretary Seri walked in from outside.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;Kanoko-sama, it is almost time to head to the crematorium.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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Mother nodded, took her briefcase, and as she walked to the door, Shougo suddenly remembered something and asked her a question:&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;By the way, Mother, I have a question I wanted to ask you...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;What is it?&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;It sounds a little unbelievable, but do I have a little sister?&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;Little sister?&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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Mother frowned as she turned back to look at Shougo.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;That kind of thing cannot possibly exist.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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Making her declaration, seemingly angered, Mother left the room.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;Right... Eh. Doesn&#039;t Mother look a bit angry?&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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After some thought, secretary Seri walked over, and whispered:&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;The matter of a little sister, where did you hear that from?&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;Ah, no one really. Anyway, has anyone else mentioned such a thing before?&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;Actually, within the Group, there has been rumors of Kumagorou having an illegitmate daughter.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;An illegitimate daughter, really? &lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;Only a rumor. I will do everything I can to eliminate baseless rumors, so please do not let this worry you.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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In other words, the voice just now was just my misunderstanding. &lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;The unknown little sister doesn&#039;t exist. As long as I know that I can be assured.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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For a long while after that, Shougo did not entertain the notion of having a little sister again.&lt;br /&gt;
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Of course, this only persisted for year or so later, until that particular spring when he met those girls.&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Aru: Created page with &amp;quot;You can call me Aru or Flaute.  I&amp;#039;ll be editing anything that I decide to, but if you want me to edit something feel free to email it to me and I&amp;#039;ll get it done ASAP.  Email:...&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;You can call me Aru or Flaute.&lt;br /&gt;
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I&#039;ll be editing anything that I decide to, but if you want me to edit something feel free to email it to me and I&#039;ll get it done ASAP.&lt;br /&gt;
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Email: yuishirayuki@gmail.com&lt;br /&gt;
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I look forward to working together with everybody!&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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