After rebirth, I became Tokyo Sentimental

Chapter 231, page 230: He'll kick the bucket in a few hours.
Haruno Tsukasa sat on a secluded bench in Mizumoto Park, head down, writing and drawing, listing the contents of his will, mainly about the distribution of his estate.

Two trillion yen is already an outrageous figure.

Although the wealth controlled by entities like the Mitsui Group can be described as four or five trillion yen, there are too many vested interests involved, and the wealth is not concentrated in one person's hands, so its intrinsic value cannot be compared to that of the Mitsui Group.

Including Chiyo Shihōin and her daughter.

And his own mother.

Even Sato Utaha is included.

The Haruno family currently has a total population of thirteen.

Even if the two trillion yen were distributed according to egalitarianism, everyone would receive 1538 billion yen.

But in reality, it can't be divided like that.

According to absolute objectivity and the common understanding of society today, male heirs should definitely receive more. In fact, strictly speaking, according to the law, only his mother, Suzumiya Saka, and children can receive a share, while people like Shimizu Yuko are not entitled to any share.

Of course, their children will get a share.

After all, illegitimate children can only be divided.

However, even such an equal distribution is unrealistic. After all, many of Haruno Tsukasa's assets are fixed, such as his two foundations and the shares of so many listed companies. These are all golden goose that can continuously generate income. Only a fool would do something like selling them for money.

So, according to his plan, assets like real estate and cash would be given to Suzumiya Saka and Kurosaki Orizuki, since they weren't very wealthy to begin with. The two foundations would be given to Shigeie Shio, who had been running them all along and was familiar with managing them. As for the other shares he held, those related to Sato Mie and Shimizu Yuko's current businesses, or those with long-term profitability, would be kept and divided equally between the two of them. The rest would be sold to generate cash, which would then be distributed to Suzumiya, Kurosaki, and Shihouin Chiyo. Since his original fixed assets and cash were not much, this compensation should slightly exceed what others received.

They should rightfully take a little more.

As for Chiyo Shihouin, she received a smaller share. After all, feelings are built up over time, and the fact that she received a share was already out of consideration for her daughter, so there's nothing wrong with that.

In Haruno Tsukasa's view, this division is the optimal solution. Even if it is biased, it is not too much. And Suzumiya Saka is not the kind of person who is unreasonable. She should be able to accept this division.

"Take a look. If there's anything you think is wrong, you can underline it with a pen." After writing it down, Haruno Tsukasa reviewed it again before handing it to Shimizu Yuko.

After taking it, Shimizu Yuko glanced at him with a complicated expression, then looked down at it carefully. She didn't find anything wrong with it, but when she looked up again at the gray hair at Haruno Tsukasa's temples, a look of heartache appeared in her beautiful eyes. Her lips moved slightly, but she couldn't bring herself to say that he didn't need to do this. She sighed deeply and said, "It's okay."

"Then it's settled for now." Haruno Tsukasa knew Shimizu Yuko's character well and was unlikely to argue with her about money, so he took it back, folded it neatly, and stuffed it into his pocket. He then added, "I'll announce it to everyone at the next family dinner."

Hearing his tone as if he were making his final arrangements, Shimizu Yuko felt uneasy, sensing that something was amiss. After thinking for a while, she suddenly realized that his actions and tone were similar to those of people in TV dramas who wanted to commit suicide due to excessive pressure. As soon as this thought crossed her mind, she was startled by it.

It shouldn't be suicide, right? In her memory, Haruno Tsukasa was quite fond of joking. He hadn't had a smooth time with his family in recent years, but he hadn't shown any overly extreme emotions. But this dormitory was too similar.

The core of comedy is tragedy, and people who laugh a lot are not necessarily without pressure. This sentence suddenly popped into Shimizu Yuko's mind. It's true. Although Harano Tsukasa has never confided in them about his difficulties, his hair, which is getting whiter every day, is the most powerful evidence. You have to know that Harano Tsukasa is only thirty-five years old this year. There are many elderly people in Japan who live to be eighty or ninety without illness or disaster. Harano Tsukasa, apart from his body being as energetic as a young man, seems to be old in terms of appearance and mentality.

In addition, she suddenly made a will, which may seem a bit boastful, but Shimizu Yuko felt that there was a reason why she was called in to discuss it.

It is also something that Haruno Tsukasa can entrust to him.

Firstly, I am the oldest, so everyone is willing to listen to me. Moreover, I am very calm and composed in my actions and conduct. I also know that I am not greedy for money or material possessions, and I am fair to everyone.

So this is more like a dying wish, isn't it?
Yuko Shimizu grew increasingly worried, and the words she hadn't wanted to say before welled up in her mouth again. She couldn't help but ask, "Tsukasa, are you feeling very tired?"

Upon hearing this, Haruno Tsukasa turned his head to look at her.

After a few seconds of silence, he nodded.

"Although I don't want to admit it, and even in other people's eyes I am still a winner in life, the truth is that I have been in a state of internal conflict for the past few years."

"A while ago, before I was taken away by the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office, I took Saka and Mie out once to try to ease their relationship and see if I could get them to get along. After all, the incident where Saka almost got into danger made my relationship with her much better than before."

"However, before I could even get to the point, I had only said one thing while they were arguing, and I was accused of being greedy and lustful, neglecting my children, and contributing almost nothing to the family except for being rich."

"I know they're right."

"It has to be admitted that people's energy is actually limited. Just like studying and working, under normal circumstances, you can only choose one of the two. This is even more true for things like relationships. The heart is only so big; it can hold two or more, let alone several."

"I am not a good enough husband or father, and I would even say I am terrible."

"Ten years ago, when faced with a choice, I felt that life should not have too many regrets. If I only chose to live with one person, it would be the greatest irresponsibility to others. But now I seem to be wrong."

"Perhaps if I choose one, or if I choose none of them, then everyone wouldn't have had to waste so much of their youth with me and live such an abnormal life for so many years. It's not just me who's tired, everyone else is too. I've been thinking about this for the past few days, and there's not much I can do. The only thing I can do is to distribute the inheritance in advance so that everyone won't be in a difficult position when I die."

To be honest, it's impossible for Yuko Shimizu to say she has no complaints about Haruno Tsukasa having everything, especially his time and body, divided among several people.

After all, people change.

Yuko Shimizu herself admitted that she has changed.

As the oldest, she was more worried that her appearance and figure would deteriorate over time, and that she would be disliked or even hated by Haruno Tsukasa.

But in fact, this did not happen.

Modern technology and an economy that has never experienced shortages make her look much the same as she did ten years ago.

Haruno Tsukasa treated her the same way as before.

However, the more she hadn't lost, the more she wanted. But Shimizu Yuko always remained clear-headed, knowing that she had neither the right nor the reason to compete with others for anything. So she suppressed her growing greed and focused more on her career and taking care of her son.

However, there was still some resentment in her heart.

However, this resentment is extremely insignificant compared to the permanent loss of Haruno Tsukasa.

Suppressing her heart palpitations, Shimizu Yuko clenched and unclenched her fists repeatedly before finally looking up and asking, "Tsukasa, you wouldn't be thinking of..."

"What are you thinking about?" Haruno Tsukasa turned his head and asked.

Yuko Shimizu pressed her lips tightly together, unsure if asking the question would upset him, but after taking a deep breath, she continued, "You wouldn't be thinking of doing something rash..."

"Can't think straight?" Haruno Tsukasa was stunned.

After carefully observing the other person's embarrassed expression and worried eyes, he instantly understood what it meant.

Haruno Tsukasa couldn't help but chuckle: "Of course not, I'm just a little tired, although it's selfish of me to say that."

Just as a drunk person will never admit that they have drunk too much, a person who wants to commit suicide will never admit that they have lost the desire to live. Often, those who clamor for death are the ones who value life the most.

Although she couldn't be sure, Shimizu Yuko was about 70-80% certain that he might really be trying to commit suicide because he couldn't bear the pressure. Thinking of this, her heart sank and she felt a little breathless.

But does she have a solution?

Obviously not.

"Don't put so much pressure on yourself. Aren't we doing just fine? It's just that you're under too much pressure." She could only plead in her voice, "And can you please stop talking about death? I really can't imagine what I would do if you did that, and what would happen to the children."

Haruno Tsukasa paused for a moment, then his eyes showed apology. He realized that his words might have been a little inappropriate. After sighing, he reached out and pulled him into his arms, saying, "I'm sorry."

"Xiao Si, instead of getting stuck in extreme internal conflict and not knowing what to do, why not take action? Just like learning isn't just about doing." She buried her head in Yuan Ye Si's arms and continued to organize her thoughts to persuade him.

"I will." Haruno Tsukasa gently stroked her hair, not thinking much of it, assuming she wanted him to relax and face everything, and softly comforted him. Time flies when you're lost in thought.

It was time for Yutaro to leave school.

Because of Tsukasa Harano, Yuko Shimizu dotes on her son. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that the father and son each occupy half of her life. So, unless she's too busy, she picks up her child herself.

Haruno Tsukasa didn't go with her.

Since the case of Takizawa Ryota being falsely accused by the female homeowner has ended, his lawyer needs to report the situation to him, so he plans to take some time to talk to him.

However, after parting ways with Tsukasa Harano, Shimizu Yuko got into the car and, with slightly trembling hands, turned on her phone, scrolling through her contacts. After dialing two numbers in a row without being answered, she couldn't help but punch the steering wheel before dialing a third number.

"Hey?"

"Xiaoxi, where are you?"

"It's in the children's swimming pool."

"Go home quickly, stop swimming, something terrible has happened!"

"What's wrong…"

"Xiao Si is going to commit suicide!"

"what!"

"It's true, he even made a will."

Five or six minutes later, at a children's swimming pool in Nakano Ward, Shigeshige hurriedly arranged for the staff to take her son out and clean his body. She then quickly opened her contacts and called Suzumiya Saka.

Beep...beep...beep...

The call was connected a few seconds later.

"What's wrong?" Kurosaki Orizuki's voice was flat.

"Sister Zhiyue, Aunt Yuzi said that Brother Si is planning to commit suicide recently," Chongzhi Xi said into the microphone at a rapid pace.

"Suicide? Recently?"

Kurosaki Orizuki frowned on the other end of the phone.

“That’s right, what should we do? Aunt Yuko would never lie, I’m in Nakano Ward right now.”

"Don't rush, let's go home first."

"I can't get through to Sister Saika on the phone!"

"It's okay, I'll call her. I'll use my phone to locate her. You can take the child home and wait."

"That's fine."

After hanging up the phone, Kurosaki Orizuki used her phone's location service to forcibly locate Suzumiya Saka. Two minutes later, she finally got through and said, "Yuko and Shio just said that Haruno-kun wanted to commit suicide today. He even made a will and is going to sell all his assets to divide them up."

"What!?"

A few minutes later, the phone calls were passed around one after another.

"Sato? Where are you?"

"What? You're in a meeting?"

"Stop driving! Go home immediately! Haruno Tsukasa has gone crazy. He said he's going to commit suicide at home tonight!"

"Hello? Is this Mom? This is Sato."

"I have something to tell you."

"You'd better be prepared."

"It's like this, I just heard from Sha Xiang that Si Jun is going to commit suicide tonight. He doesn't want to live anymore. We don't know what happened. Yes, please come from your hometown as soon as possible. I'm afraid only you can persuade him!"

"Hello? Is this Yu Yi?"

"You're playing badminton? Stop! Your dad's dying! Hurry home and see him one last time!"

"Correct!"

"Get back from Yokohama right away!"

"Hello? Is this Takihide? What are you doing?"

"What! Playing baseball?"

"Get back here right now! Your mother just said our dad's dying. He's probably having a brief moment of lucidity before he kicks the bucket in a few hours!"

Why didn't your mother tell you?

"Nonsense! I'm the eldest daughter, of course she has to tell me first! I bet Aunt Sato will have to discuss with the funeral home later when to cremate Dad's body!"

"Hurry back!"

The phone kept ringing as more people learned of the news that Haruno Tsukasa was dying and rushed over. So when he returned home that night, as soon as he opened the door to his villa, a figure slid down to his knees from a distance, hugged his legs, and burst into tears.

"Dad, don't die!"

"..."

Haruno Tsukasa looked down at Haruno Hagoromo, who was hugging his leg and wiping her nose vigorously, and slowly formed a question mark in his mind. He wondered why this child would suddenly turn against him and curse him to die.

But when he looked up, he was stunned.

The sofa at home was completely full of people, even more than for my own birthday party, because my mom, who lives in Shizuoka, was there too.

The air seemed to freeze.

Probably not expecting that Haruno Hagoromo would have such insight, Haruno Yutaro and Haruno Takihide exchanged a glance, their eyes blazing with fury. The next moment, the two of them rushed out, each grabbing one of Haruno Tsukasa's legs, forcibly pushing Haruno Hagoromo aside and causing him to fall on his butt.

"Dad, don't die!"

"My old man!"

"How could we live without you!"

(End of this chapter)