After rebirth, I became Tokyo Sentimental

Chapter 215, Section 214: I drink every day, but I'm not addicted.
After the rain stopped, golden sunlight, carrying a slight dryness and heat, poured down. The sky was as blue as a mirror, and sparrows chirped on the telephone poles again.

Mie Sato woke up earlier than usual.

Her long, dark hair cascaded down her fair, smooth shoulders and onto her chest. She first glanced at the sleeping Haruno Tsukasa beside her, then lifted a corner of the blanket to get up. But she paused as soon as she made the movement, then put the blanket back down and started shaking the person next to her.

"Yuanye, it's time to get up and do your morning exercise."

"Ok?"

"Hurry up! I have official business to attend to today!"

"Get some more sleep."

"Sleep?! Last night was just routine. This is when you, the boss, are paying me my salary!"

"..."

Nearly half an hour later, Sato Mie returned home with her stomach bulging with food. She hurriedly left their temporary base in Shinjuku in her high heels and got into a car heading to Chuo Ward.

After all that commotion, Haruno Tsukasa couldn't sleep anymore, so he had to get up, wash up, and change his clothes.

This situation is actually quite common.

As time went on, Suzumiya Saika's attitude towards him became increasingly impatient and indifferent, just as he had predicted. Although the two still slept in the same building quite often, they were basically not in the same bed.

On the contrary, everyone else remained the same.

Especially Sato Mie, probably because of the saying that "thirty is like a wolf and forty is like a tiger", or perhaps because the desire for what you can't have is always stirring in your heart. After all, they are not a legally married couple. In addition, Harano Tsukasa has been capable for ten years, unlike ordinary men whose bloom is short-lived and withers in two or three years. So she has become more and more greedy over the years.

Haruno Tsukasa, of course, did not refuse to subdue people by force.

But even the most interesting things can become repetitive when repeated too often.

Of course, that would make it boring.

For various reasons, such as the fact that he is no longer penniless like he was back then and can no longer easily manipulate wicked women and gold diggers, and that he now has quite a few women around him and several children, Haruno Tsukasa has not looked for anyone else in recent years.

However, he still uses the wish list; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to accumulate wealth so successfully.

However, after his economic needs were met, Haruno Tsukasa was trapped in the infighting among the women around him and the trivialities of his family for many years. Even though he had enough money to throw himself into the sea at will, he did not have the happiness he had imagined, and he probably didn't even have a stable life.

After leaving the apartment, Haruno Tsukasa stood on the street for a moment, then took out his phone and dialed a number.

Two minutes later.

I glanced at my phone's navigation and headed towards my destination.

Although Tokyo has the fastest pace of life in Japan, it doesn't mean that work is the main theme here. For example, there are at least two hundred bars in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, and they are open day and night, with customers at any time.

"Hey! Have you heard? The news lately says that a lot of sanitary napkins and diapers are refurbished. You can tell just by shining a UV light on them. It's disgusting!"

"Really? That's terrifying! How can they make money like this without any humanity? They deserve to go to hell!"

"Yamei! The brand you use is on the list!"

"What? Damn it! No wonder I've been feeling really unwell lately. When I went to the hospital for a checkup last week, the doctor even asked me if I got sick because I don't pay attention to hygiene, but I wash every day!"

"It seems I should stick with domestic brands. Foreign products aren't necessarily of good quality. I'll check them after I buy them."

Komatsubara Shun's face gradually turned red, his eyes were deep-set and he looked somewhat haggard, and he looked unwell. His once yellow hair had long been dyed black again, and he no longer wore outlandish clothes, but instead wore a navy blue suit that normal office workers would wear. His red face was obviously because he had drunk a little too much, but the weakness and fatigue between his brows could not be concealed. His temples also had a few strands of white hair, similar to Harano Tsukasa's.

Hearing the indignant discussion of several female college students at the next table, Komatsubara Shun's thick eyebrows furrowed, and he couldn't help but slam his hand on the table, shouting in a tone of shared indignation, "No wonder my tongue has been inflamed lately, the sanitary napkin issue needs to be thoroughly investigated!"

"They even dare to mess around with something like this."

"Don't you know that food safety is of paramount importance?!"

Komatsubara Shun's voice was so loud that he slammed his hand on the table, making a loud bang. Even the voices of the several indignant female college students next to him stopped abruptly. However, the look they gave Komatsubara Shun was complicated, and for a moment they didn't know whether to feel disgusted or in agreement.

Seeing this, Haruno Tsukasa, who was sitting next to him, could only drink tactically without changing his expression, pretending not to see anything.

Perhaps he was a little tipsy, as Komatsubara Shun didn't notice the strange looks behind him. After a moment of hesitation, he suddenly asked:

"Logically, you should be advocating for these kinds of practical matters concerning people's livelihoods, right? Why did you suddenly bring that up last week?"

This statement is, of course, referring to the proposal.

Haruno Tsukasa's official position is not high.

After all, members of parliament are just ministerial reserves, and there are several hundred such reserves like him. However, no one has ever proposed such a bill before, because it would be tantamount to political suicide.

The answer given by Haruno Tsukasa was also very simple.

"Self-defilement".

Upon receiving this answer, Komatsubara Shun paused for a moment, and after a few seconds, he seemed to understand, and his expression became serious: "I understand."

He shook the ice in his glass, picked up the half-full bottle of Shirasaki beer beside him, and poured it while saying:

"That's true. The risks of politics are just too great. Even a prime minister can be taken away by two shots from an ordinary person, let alone when it comes to the interests of conglomerates. Those guys have no bottom line. It's terrifying to think about."

“I don’t want to change anything, so I won’t take up any more public resources.” Haruno Tsukasa nodded.

"A life without constraints is so good!"

"That's it."

"Shall we drink?"

"cheers."

"boom!"

The icy liquor flowed down his throat. It was difficult for Haruno Tsukasa to get drunk, given his constitution. However, noticing the lingering gloom on Komatsubara Shun's face and his occasional sighs, he hesitated for a moment before taking the initiative to say, "Haruno Shun, I've noticed you haven't been in good spirits lately. Is it because you've been drinking too much at social events?"

"What social engagement? I'm fine. Drinking didn't affect me at all," Komatsubara Shun forced a smile.

Because Haruno Tsukasa has been fulfilling his wishes arbitrarily in recent years, he has had fewer opportunities to receive rewards and has few physique enhancement cards.

However, his lifestyle habits are not very good.

Therefore, I inevitably felt my physical condition declining, and the reason for this was due to excessive indulgence in alcohol and sex.

"Alcohol is like cigarettes; you have to control yourself. Addiction is really bad for your health," Yuan Ye Si advised him. After all, they had known each other for over ten years and Yuan Ye Si knew that this guy had never known self-control since he was young. In addition, his family's secondhand business had run into problems in the past two years, and he had been physically and mentally exhausted recently. If this continued, his health would deteriorate sooner or later.

"How could that be?" Komatsubara Shun clearly disagreed with his point of view, and confidently retorted, "I drink every day and I'm not addicted, am I?"

"..."

"..."

"Do you have any plans for what to do next?"

After a while, Haruno Tsukasa continued to ask.

"What else can I do? I'm already this old. Maintaining the status quo is already good enough. I was immature when I was young and caused so much trouble for my family. Now it's time for me to take responsibility."

"Is the person in charge drinking every day? Isn't it inappropriate to greet clients with such an attitude?" he said with a smile.

"I only drink when I'm free, and I don't drink too much. As for other times, it's just for social occasions," Komatsubara Shun replied somewhat embarrassedly.

Have you ever considered working in another industry?

"Other industries? What industries?"

"Farming."

After Haruno Tsukasa finished speaking, Komatsubara Shun did not joke around as before. Instead, after carefully observing Haruno Tsukasa's expression, he fell silent. After a dozen seconds, he first gulped down a glass of wine before asking, "Tsukasa, do you know people from the agricultural cooperative?" Before Haruno Tsukasa could answer...

He then muttered to himself:
“That’s true. Now that you’ve reached the position of a member of Congress, your network of connections has exceeded my expectations.”

When Haruno Tsukasa saw that Komatsubara Shun was finally willing to accept his help, he immediately pressed on, saying, "Other industries are also possible, such as electronic components, shipbuilding, and precision machine tools. If you can think of any of these industries, I can help you."

"That's an exaggeration, you're talking like the chairman of a conglomerate." Komatsubara Shun suddenly became quirky and poured himself another drink.

"The reason I recommended agriculture to you is mainly because of the agricultural cooperative. As you know, this industry is very profitable, with low input costs and a high degree of influence in society. Of course, if you want to do something else that I haven't listed, you can tell me first, and I'll think about whether I have the relevant resources."

Haruno Tsukasa wasn't joking with him; instead, he continued analyzing the reasons and got back to the topic.

Seeing that his expression didn't seem fake, and considering the current predicament of his own business, Komatsubara Shun realized that if he continued to be as proud as he had been and refused help, he might end up not even having enough to eat. In the end, he sighed inwardly.

"Let's talk about agriculture. You know I don't know much, so something simple and easy to understand is better."

"I'll make a call later and introduce you to the vice president of the Tokyo Agricultural Cooperative headquarters in the next couple of days."

"Is this...appropriate?"

"What's inappropriate about it?" Yuan Ye Siye poured himself another half glass of wine, took a sip, and said with a smile, "You wouldn't agree to give me the money directly."

"Are you kidding me? Giving me money directly means you want to marry me?" Komatsubara Shun, who had decided to accept Haruno Tsukasa's help from the bottom of his heart, felt even more moved when he heard him say that he would give her money directly.

have to say.

The thought of lying flat arises, and suddenly the world seems vast.

The hesitation and difficulty in speaking that had been swirling in his mind for so long vanished instantly, and Komatsubara Shunya breathed a sigh of relief, realizing that he had been overthinking things.

"Back when we were in college, you gave me so much money and treated me to so many meals. You can't mean the same thing, can you?" Yuan Ye Si was afraid that he would feel embarrassed to accept it, or that he might have some other thoughts after accepting it, so he simply joked along with the topic.

"Don't talk nonsense, you bastard!"

"Then don't talk nonsense."

"...Thanks."

"You're welcome."

"Given the current situation, it's unrealistic to say I'll repay your favor later, so I won't say anything. Anyway, I've got it. Let's have a drink."

"cheers."

"cheers!"

"Woo..."

"Asi, you're not planning to go down the political path anymore, so what are you planning to do in the future?"

What do you plan to do in the future?
To tell the truth.

Haruno Tsukasa didn't know either.

Although he hasn't been living aimlessly for the past ten years, he hasn't found his purpose in life either. Logically speaking, he has everything now, so his spiritual world shouldn't be so barren. But both the complicated family conflicts and the almost unattainable wealth and power have made him lose the desire to explore further.

As for continuing to punish the wicked woman…

This is indeed a difficult and challenging task.

That is indeed his true intention.

嗏

This group is like evil, it can never be eradicated or eliminated. Moreover, because Haruno Tsukasa can see their wishes, he has also witnessed too much evil in people's hearts. He is also human and can be influenced by others. If he continues on this path, even he himself is not sure if he will lose himself.

This question had been lingering in his mind for far too long.

The answer has not been found to this day.

It wasn't until the orange sunset cast its last warmth on the horizon that Haruno Tsukasa returned home, reeking of alcohol. He had barely sat down when his daughter, dressed in sportswear, her fair face glistening with sweat, grabbed him. She was holding a tennis racket.

"Dad, you've been drinking again!"

"I have a business dinner today, don't tell your mother."

Haruno Yui pouted and said speechlessly, "I can't be bothered with what you two do, but Dad, you really smell bad, go take a shower first."

"Can't Dad rest for a bit first?"

"Taking a bath is the most important thing!"

"Rest is the most important thing."

"bath!"

"rest."

As he was being pushed along, Haruno Tsukasa couldn't help but laugh and ask, "If you can answer one question for Daddy, then Daddy promises to go take a bath right away."

"You say."

What is the most important thing in life?

"..."

Seemingly surprised by his question, Haruno Hagoromo paused for two seconds before replying without hesitation, "Myself!"

"Myself?" Haruno Tsukasa raised an eyebrow.

"That's right! Of course, you have to be the most important person in your own life. Even Dad and Mom have to come in second." Haruno Yui's eyes crinkled into a smile, and she chuckled softly before saying shyly.

Instead of feeling embarrassed about telling the truth, Yuan Ye Si was deep in thought. Sitting on the sofa with her brows furrowed, she kept repeating the words "I am the most important person" in her mind. Images of grasslands and the sea, aurora and snow-capped mountains flashed through her mind from time to time. She even closed her eyes and fell into deep thought, imagining that she could do whatever she wanted and go wherever she wanted.

Nearly half a minute later, Haruno Tsukasa slowly opened his eyes, as if he had made up his mind, and then said seriously, "Hagoromo, Dad has decided to go on a trip for a while. You probably won't see me for a while."

"Travel? I want to go too!"

Haruno Hagoromo's eyes suddenly lit up.

“No,” Haruno Tsukasa refused.

Undeterred by the firm rejection, Haruno Hagoromo rolled her eyes twice before throwing down her tennis racket and snuggling up to him, pouting, "Why? Does Daddy not like Hagoromo anymore? Have I been naughty lately? If Daddy hates me, Hagoromo will behave and change."

"But didn't you just say that your own life is the most important? Right now, Dad is doing what he thinks is the most important thing, so of course he's putting himself first."

When Haruno Tsukasa saw that his daughter, at such a young age, already possessed some skill in the art of tea ceremony, he couldn't help but smile and reply.

Seeing that her coquettishness wasn't working, and knowing her father's temper, Yuan Ye Yuyi immediately changed tactics. After getting up from his arms, she threw her head back and lay on the ground, pretending to cry and scream: "I don't care, I don't care, I want to go out and play!"

"Ten million."

"Ok?"

"Here's ten million yen for pocket money."

As his daughter stopped rolling around and looked at him with her big, blinking eyes, Yuan Ye Si calmly pulled out a checkbook from his pocket, wrote down the amount with a pen, tore it off with a swish, and placed it on the coffee table. As he closed the pen, he said, "Buy whatever you want. If you want to go out and play, you have to ask your mother. I don't have that authority."

In an instant, Yui Haruno scrambled over, snatched the brand-new check in her hand with lightning speed, and then held it up to the crystal chandelier in the living room, staring intently at it for a good ten seconds.

Then he pressed the check tightly against his chest.

She immediately knelt up, and in a sweet, childlike voice, spoke softly to Haruno Tsukasa:
Please be careful on your way!

(End of this chapter)