When Kazuma led Shigeru Ikeda into the dojo, the first thing he did was naturally ask him what he did after parting with him yesterday.
He Ma wanted to figure out how this BUFF came about.
After careful questioning, Kazuma fell into confusion.
"You said, the lawyer told you that a lawyer is a knight of the law, do you think it's very handsome?" He Ma decided to confirm first.
"Yes, don't you think it's handsome? The law is coming!"
He Ma suppressed the desire to complain, and continued to confirm: "Then you decided to become a lawyer and study at Meiji University?"
"Yes, the teacher said that this is the only way to become a lawyer."
And Ma Fuer, he was basically sure, this is how Ikeda Shigeru got the temporary BUFF of "ready to fight".
Is it so easy to get BUFF? What is the condition for obtaining the BUFF? Could it be something like the strength of an ethereal heart
Then why can't I just add BUFF when I encounter something? Is my heart not strong enough
While Ma Yibo was complaining inwardly, Chiyoko was concerned about another question. She asked Shigeru Ikeda: "Is your family rich?"
"No, my family... is quite poor."
"Then you must not be able to afford the tuition of Meiji University." Chiyoko said firmly.
Shigeru Ikeda: "I can work and save money."
"Saving up for Meiji University's tuition? Then you have to review, your grades should not be very good, right? Are you crazy?"
"Probably not." Shigeru Ikeda replied with certainty.
Chiyoko sighed: "Forget it, after all, you are my brother's apprentice, and it's normal for you to do this, after all... well, that's it."
Chiyoko didn't say what was behind "after all".
Kazuma was reminded by Chiyoko’s words, and said to Shigeru Ikeda: “Chiyoko is right, Meiji University’s tuition fees are too expensive, and ordinary people can’t afford them. It’s not realistic for you to study while saving tuition fees—how tall are you now?”
"Second year in high school." Shigeru Ikeda asked immediately after answering the question, "Then what do you think I should do, Master? If I don't go to Meiji University, where should I go to become a lawyer?"
"Let's go to the national university. The tuition fee can be very cheap. In two years, if you tighten your belt and save money, you should barely be able to afford it?"
With the questioning tone used by Ma, he didn't know if he could save enough.
But Shigeru Ikeda was obviously not worried about this kind of thing at all. He directly asked Kazuma: "Then, which one of the national universities is similar to Meiji University?"
He Ma Miao replied: "University of Tokyo, only Tokyo University is at the same level as Zhizhi."
"Then I'll take the University of Tokyo exam!" Shigeru Ikeda said confidently.
At this moment with Ma, he suspected that the human-shaped object sitting in front of him was a single-celled creature, such as a super-giant amoeba or slime, which turned into a human form.
Chiyoko: "Hey, can you show some respect to the number one university in Japan? One or two obviously didn't do well in the first place, but it turned out that the entrance to Dongda University was as easy as going to a shopping street to buy fish
"Looking at your thoughtless reaction, don't you have a bad brain?"
Facing Chiyoko's ridicule, Ikeda Shigeru blinked: "I won't be a bad guy if I have a good brain, right?"
Chiyoko was speechless, and could only say: "My brother at least has a bright mind, but he didn't like studying before. I feel that in your situation..."
Kazuma interrupted Chiyoko's words: "It's up to people."
He Ma said this because he could see the buff, and he was afraid that if he talked nonsense now, what if Ikeda Shigeru's buff would be erased
Wouldn't that delay people's lives? This charge and the horse cannot bear it.
Chiyoko looked at Kazuma, curled her lips, and asked, "Brother, you've finished your mock exam. How was your result?"
He Ma's expression changed: "Uh..."
"I can tell just by looking at your expression. It's artificial for you to say that, it's really not convincing."
"I'm pretty good at math and English." He Ma argued, "And I still have a year left."
Chiyoko: "I believe you can do it, brother. I just... Forget it, I shouldn't dictate to other people's dreams. If you want to start practicing swords, you can practice. I'm going to cook."
Saying that, Chiyoko stood up and walked towards the door of the dojo: "I will prepare the barley tea for drinking later."
"Wait a minute!" Kazuma shouted to Chiyoko, "Since we have a male disciple here, we should give him some of the work."
Shigeru Ikeda immediately stood up: "Understood, please give me the strength to work! I don't lack the most strength!"
Chiyoko looked at Shigeru Ikeda, then at Kazuma: "Is this okay? They obviously paid money to learn kendo."
"Leave it to me, sister!"
Shigeru Ikeda bowed to Chiyoko with Yakudo-like aura.
Chiyoko looked at Kazuma again, and sighed: "Okay, then you should sweep the yard first today. I haven't cleaned it in two days, and the cherry blossom petals and fallen leaves in the yard have accumulated a thick layer."
"Yes!" Shigeru Ikeda immediately ran to the yard in high spirits.
Looking at his back, Chiyoko couldn't help complaining to Kazuma: "It feels so strange to be called big sister by someone older than me."
"In terms of seniority in the dojo, you are indeed his elder sister." He Ma said.
"I know, I'm just not used to it. Also, shall I prepare his portion for dinner tonight?"
"Let's get ready, if he goes home to eat, we'll save the rice balls for tomorrow." He Ma said.
In order to save money, the Kiryu brothers and sisters have always brought their own bento to school and never consumed it in the school's canteen or canteen.
Chiyoko nodded and left the dojo.
Kiryu and Ma sat alone in the dojo, watching the only male apprentice waving a broom with terrifying momentum in the yard, cleaning up the cherry blossom petals and fallen leaves on the ground.
He was suddenly very emotional. Just a month ago, he was still planning to sell the dojo to earn his first pot of gold, but now he actually started teaching kendo seriously.
Life is full of surprises.
**
Nanjo home.
Honami Nanjo's father, Masahiro Nanjo, walked into the study room of the founder of the Nanjo family, Honami Nanjo's grandfather, Hiroshi Nanjo, with great interest.
"Father, Senator Asakura's reply has arrived."
Nanjo Hiromoto was listening to the enka "Northern Country Spring" played on the radio, beating the beat with his eyes closed.
Hearing Nanjo Masahiro's words, the old man raised his hand and turned off the radio, then slowly opened his eyes: "How is the situation?"
"Your Excellency, Member of Parliament, has decided to formally propose marriage to us in the near future." Masahiro Nanjo did not hide the joy on his face, "This is a good opportunity for the Nanjo family to formally intervene in the political arena."
It is already an unwritten rule in Japanese society that big conglomerates will marry their second and third daughters to the second son of a political family.
In this way, the consortium is closely integrated with the political family.
Nanjo Hiroshi glanced at his son, and asked calmly, "What about the results of the investigation on Councilor Asakura's second son?"
"He is a very good young man." Masahiro Nanjo replied immediately, "I hired the best detective agency and followed up the investigation throughout the whole process. Up to now, I haven't found any misconduct in him. After that, the detective agency should give him Make a detailed report."
Nanjo nodded.
"Then, choose a suitable day and notify the head of the Nezu Shrine to preside over the engagement ceremony?"
Shrines belong to "religious legal persons" in Japan, and "religious legal persons" have played a unique "lubricant" role in Japanese society.
The head of a big shrine and the abbot of a big temple often have very terrible connections.
This kind of contacts can sometimes even affect the election of local councils.
Shinto shrines maintain this kind of contacts, in addition to various public sacrificial activities, mainly by hosting engagement ceremonies and weddings; correspondingly, the main way for monks to maintain contacts outside of public sacrifices is to host funerals.
This is a very serious matter in Japan, and it must not be mistaken. It is a very serious mistake to invite a monk at a wedding or a priest and a priestess at a funeral.
Facing Masahin Nanjo's question, Hiroshi Nanjo shook his head: "No hurry, I want to meet the second son of Councilor Asakura in person before making a decision."