The strongest high school student in Japan

But even though she said this, she didn't agree with it in her heart.

As a founding father of the Meiji Restoration and a duke family in the imperial era, the Matsukata clan, at the height of its power, was naturally no match for the Izumo clan, which was a civilian merchant family at the time. It would even be ridiculous to compare them. However, times have changed. As early as the pre-war era, Emperor Showa had removed the Matsukata clan from the nobility. In the post-war era, the Matsukata family declined. On the contrary, the Izumo clan took advantage of the opportunity, managed the family business well, and eventually owned a huge business. The status of the two families was not reversed, but at least they were on par. Anyway, ever since Asana was sensible, he never felt that his family was inferior to his uncle's family.

If not, how could my father and mother be married?

But her mother never thought so. She always believed that the Matsukata family, which was once a famous family that dominated the political and financial circles, was of much higher status than the Izumo family, which came from a common small merchant family. She had always instilled this idea in her daughter Izumo Asana. Asana knew that arguing with her mother was useless and would only result in being scolded, so she had to go along with her mother's wishes.

"It's good that you know this." Seeing that Asana was sensible, the mother's tone finally softened a little, "Since Aoi-kun is not unworthy of you in any way, why do you care about the so-called rumors?"

After hearing what her mother said, Asana felt even colder.

"That means... the rumors are not just rumors. You do have this in mind, right?"

"I originally wanted to wait until you came over to tell you, but since you already know it now, it doesn't hurt to tell you in advance - yes, I do have such a plan, and your uncle is also quite positive about it, so why not discuss it formally? If your two destinies are indeed compatible, it would be a good thing." Mrs. Izumo said slowly, "Okay, I've told you everything I should tell you, and we can talk about the rest after you come back."

Asana's heart was pounding, and the overflowing nervousness made it almost impossible for her to control herself.

She knew that if she let her mother hang up the phone now, it might be too late, and she might not even have the courage to face her mother directly.

At least today… the courage that was injected into me still remains in me.

"Please don't hang up yet!" she raised her voice.

"What's wrong?" Mrs. Izumo was a little surprised by her daughter's reaction, "Is there anything else?"

"Although... although I don't know what my mother is thinking, from my point of view, considering my cousin as a marriage partner is a bit... a bit too much no matter how you listen to it." Asana was full of tension, but still said, "I don't have any dissatisfaction with my uncle or Xiaokui. I have always gotten along quite well with him, but since I was a child, I have only regarded him as a younger brother, and I have never had any other thoughts. Suddenly saying that I want to regard him as a husband, I am afraid... I am afraid it is a bit difficult to do."

"What's so difficult about this? Everyone gets married this way, even strangers. They will naturally develop feelings for each other after getting along for a long time. I had never even met your father before I got married, but we are still getting along now. In comparison, at least you and Aoi-kun are still in contact, and you have left a good impression on each other... In turn, you should be lucky, right?" Mrs. Izumo refuted her daughter's argument without any pause.

"Besides, throughout the ages, it's not uncommon for cousins, not to mention uncles and nieces, to marry each other. What's the big deal? You don't have to care about this kind of thing. Even if there's nonsense from the outside world, you can just turn a deaf ear to it and just follow your parents' orders."

From my mother's tone, it seemed that she had already decided to go with my uncle's family, and the so-called visit was probably just a formality.

In other words, before I expressed my opinion or even received any notification, my mother had already decided everything.

And he happened to be my cousin...

Panic and fear suddenly filled her heart, making her feel dizzy.

But the more upset I felt, the stronger my anger became.

In this case, there is no need to hold back any longer.

Yes, there is no room for escape anymore.

She opened her mouth, but no sound came out.

The education she received over the years had fostered a habitual obedience in her heart. Even though she wanted to refuse, she couldn't utter a word, as if her throat and lips were no longer under her control.

Human's inherent consciousness is like a cage that locks her up.

"Anything else? If you have nothing else to say, you should go to bed early." A moment of silence made Mrs. Izumo a little impatient.

Damn...damn...

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Why, it was just a sentence... just a simple sentence...!

why?

Asana took deep breaths, as if someone was strangling her throat.

Suddenly she felt her cheeks getting wet and tears were silently sliding down.

It turns out that it is really difficult for people to say goodbye to themselves.

Is there really no way out? Obviously... obviously I have made up my mind.

"By the way, you should be more careful when making friends in the future. Don't associate with those extremely boring people. They actually took you to see that kind of performance... How shameful! These people are full of filth, the so-called Night Parade of One Hundred Demons is nothing more than that." Mrs. Izumo made a final explanation to Asana before hanging up the phone, "Before a girl gets married, she must be pure and spotless no matter what. No stain is allowed. Only in this way can she live up to the family name. Do you understand!"

Mrs. Izumo's lesson rang like a wake-up call in Asana's mind.

Yes, there are people on their side.

I can't let them down.

The young man once said in front of him that he had a choice, and if he blindly obeyed his parents' unreasonable orders, then they would never have to interact with each other again.

That girl once cried in front of me and told me several times not to give up.

If I obey them, they will be extremely disappointed, and I'm afraid they will even look down on me.

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We must not let them down.

Yes, there is nothing to be afraid of, it’s just a few words!

"Mother, please forgive me for rejecting this arranged marriage." She made up her mind and spoke directly.

"...What are you talking about?" Mrs. Izumo stopped talking as she was about to hang up the phone, and asked in astonishment, "Reject? Who told you that you can refuse?!"

"I have never refused your orders since I was a child. It is natural for children to be filial to their parents and I have never felt that it is wrong... But even so, I think I still have the right to express my opinion on my lifelong affairs. I... I don't want to consider Xiaokui as a candidate for my future husband." For some reason, after saying the first sentence, Asana found that the rest of his words could be said in a very organized and smooth manner. "Only this one thing, mother, please allow me to refuse!"

It is very difficult for people to break free from shackles, but once they break free, they will find that what has imprisoned them are nothing but things that have never existed.

"I won't allow you to refuse!" Mrs. Izumo was obviously a little angry, and she also answered loudly, "Because it is a lifelong event, it cannot be rushed. It should be carefully considered by parents. How can we let a young child act on impulse? When I married your father, it was also after careful consideration by both parents before making the decision..."

"So what does mother think? You have been dissatisfied with father for so many years, right? So if mother was dissatisfied at the beginning, it might have been better to just refuse, right?" Asana asked back.

"Are you crazy?! How can you say such things to your mother?!" A sharp roar came from the phone. "Are you...are you crazy? Have I ever behaved in a way that is unworthy of Mrs. Izumo?"

"No, mother, your words and deeds are flawless and you are totally worthy of it... But even so, what's the use? You are unhappy, I have been able to see it since I was a child." Asana closed her eyes slightly. She never thought that one day she would talk to her mother like this. "If you are unhappy, then what can your manners bring? Do you think that I, who have witnessed all this since I was a child, will be proud of it?"

"Disrespectful! Ridiculous! Absurd! Shameless! You...what's wrong with you? Are you possessed? How dare you speak like that..."

Mrs. Izumo received a very strict education since she was young, and she was very particular about self-cultivation, so even though she was furious now, her words were still so polite, but her anger could still be felt. "Who on earth is it? Which bastard taught you these words?!"

She had never imagined that there would be a day like this, when her daughter, who had always been well-behaved and docile, suddenly seemed to be out of control.

She didn't understand why this happened, but she knew it was absolutely unacceptable.

"No one taught me. I've seen it all along. Do I need anyone to teach me?" Chao Nai smiled bitterly. "Originally, I kept these words in my heart and didn't want to say them out loud. Today, I have no choice but to speak frankly. I don't dare to expect that you can understand, but please believe that even so, I still respect you very much..."

"Your so-called respect means saying such treasonous words to your mother? How did you become like this?" Mrs. Izumo was still furious. "I was planning to let you come back on holiday, but it seems that I really can't give you so much leeway. Tomorrow I will ask the housekeeper to pick you up. You should reflect on yourself in the next few days and then receive guests in a proper manner!"

"No, I won't go back! Even if you send someone over, I won't go back!" Asana answered loudly.

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"No, I won't go back! Even if you send someone over, I won't go back!"

Asana's voice echoed throughout the huge campus.

Because it was already night and she was located in the corridor near the dormitory, there were not many people around. The flower beds around her gave off fragrance in the breeze and everything seemed so leisurely and comfortable.

However, Asana's mood at this moment was exactly the opposite. She fell into an extremely intense state.

It was the first time that she opposed her mother's opinion so directly, leaving no room for her.

The tension and anger made her forget the education and principles she had been taught, and she finally expressed her own opinions.

This was not what she had planned, but after she said it, she felt a sense of relief deep down.

Ever since she learned the news, she had a vague feeling that one day she might have to confront her mother head-on. When that day finally came, she found that it might not be as scary as she had imagined.

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No matter what, since we have come to this point, we must not take another step back. Otherwise, what is the point of all the efforts and courage we have just shown?

Yes, stick to it!

The mother on the other end of the phone could not feel the excitement in her daughter's heart. On the contrary, she felt the same anger.

She never thought that her daughter, who had always made her proud, the well-behaved, sensible daughter with the demeanor of a lady from a noble family, would actually say such words.

"You're not going home? What right do you have to not go home?" Her body was shaking with anger, and even her voice was a little hoarse. "I'll come over in person tomorrow and take you home! It seems that I've been neglecting to discipline you recently. You actually said such a thing. I will definitely correct you when I get back."

"I'm so sorry, even if...even if you come, I won't go back!" Chao Na still didn't give in, "Please listen to my advice once, even just this once... just once!"

"You..." Mrs. Izumo only had time to say this one word before she stopped.

Asana heard a gasp coming from the phone. It was obvious that her mother was so angry that she couldn't speak.

She was very worried about her mother, but she couldn't say anything to comfort her at the moment, so she had to remain silent.

After a long while, Mrs. Izumo spoke again, "Anyway, I'll come over tomorrow, and you must come with me. I have nothing else to tell you."

Her tone had returned to her usual reserve and calmness, but the anger was still clearly palpable.

It is conceivable what kind of storm Asana will have to endure if she really follows her mother home tomorrow.

"I... I've already said I won't go with you. Why... why can't you always hear what I say? You are my mother, you can give me orders unilaterally, but I also have my own opinions occasionally. Maybe they are childish, ridiculous, or even absurd in your eyes, but this time I must insist. I say it again, even if you come, I will not go with you, and you can't take me away by force." Asana also calmed down and spoke his true feelings in a calm tone. "Also, since you have always been biased towards my uncle's family, I have a question about them. Can you answer me?"

"What's the problem?" Mrs. Izumo asked impatiently.

"If my uncle's family really wanted to marry into our family, why didn't they express their intention at the beginning, but instead got involved so eagerly only recently?" Asana asked in a low voice. "Isn't it strange?"

"This... this matter is of no trivial importance, and it concerns the future heir of the Matsukata family. Of course, it must be carefully considered. What's so strange about this?" Mrs. Izumo disagreed.

"Xiao Kui is very important, so what about me? Am I not very important in your eyes? Why do you decide my affairs so easily based on a few words from my uncle?" Chaona asked back.

Before her mother could answer, she continued, "Also, what exactly does your uncle mean by careful consideration?"

"This is not something you need to know—" Mrs. Izumo became even more impatient, "Okay..."

"Perhaps you think I don't need to know, but I'm sorry, I accidentally found out a little rumor..." Izumo Asana interrupted her mother's words rarely, "Is it because uncle failed to propose marriage for Xiaokui to other families, and had to settle for the second best, and found our family halfway? If that's the case..."

"You... who told you this?!" Mrs. Izumo also interrupted her daughter loudly, but she was more surprised than angry.

One could even say that there was some panic.

"Something so unreasonable certainly needs some explanation, and this explanation seems to be the most reasonable, so I will continue to believe it... Mother, if this is a rumor, then you can clarify it with me directly. This request is not too much, right?" Asana continued to ask.

Although he seemed skeptical on the surface, seeing his mother's reaction, Asana roughly knew the answer in his heart.

With the answer came deep disappointment.

"If this is true, don't you feel disgusted? Isn't it like uncle can't sit in the first-class seat, so he comes here to grab a second-class seat? He treats our family as second-class seats, so should we accept it happily? I...even though my family background may not be as good as some famous families, I am ashamed to be someone else's second choice! Uncle asked for others but couldn't get them, so should we fulfill their requests? That doesn't make sense, right?!"

Mrs. Izumo did not answer. She seemed to retreat a little from her original aggressive attitude, and Asana gained the upper hand in momentum for the first time.

Even just for a moment like this, Asana was able to find her courage.

No matter how reluctant she was, since things had come to this point today, there was no need to leave any room for negotiation. Part of the reason why she was so disgusted with her uncle's family was because she knew this fact.

"Mother, tell me, is this true?" Asana asked loudly again, insisting that her mother give an answer.

"Maybe, maybe not, but even if that's the case, I hope you can act according to our wishes. No matter what your uncle plans, he loves you after all and will never let you suffer any grievances. You will get the compensation you deserve - and we will always take good care of you." After a moment's silence, Mrs. Izumo replied.

Asana closed her eyes slightly, and finally managed to let herself lose control.

No matter how nice the words sound, it's nothing more than doing what my uncle wants. Even if it means having to sit in second class, I'm willing to do it.

why?

The answer is of course obvious.

In fact, my mother cares more about Matsukata than the last name Izumo.

She had known this fact all along, and it didn't even take any keen insight to see it.

From childhood to adulthood, the obsession of reviving the family has long been engraved in the mother's bones, and she cannot be separated from it for a moment. Because of this obsession, she strictly abides by the law in her words and deeds, and then obeys her parents' instructions without complaint and marries my father.

She could sacrifice herself without saying a word back then, so now she can naturally sacrifice her daughter for her dream.

Although it is common for a woman to take care of her natal family after marriage, the mother's behavior has gone beyond the limit of "taking care of her natal family".

Asana could have seen this a long time ago, but she still wanted to confirm it again at the last moment without giving up.

Then she got the answer she expected.

Lost and frustrated, until the final relief, she found that she was not angry at all.

Yes, it has been like this for many years. What is there to be angry about?

But unfortunately, my mother's surname used to be Matsukata, but she didn't. She was the daughter of the Izumo family and never felt that she had any obligations to the Matsukata family - let alone a second-class seat.

By now, the most intense emotions had been expressed, and the secrets hidden deep in her heart had been spoken out. Instead, she calmed down both physically and mentally.

fair enough.

"I don't accept your words." Chao Nai said what he was thinking in a calm tone, "I don't need my uncle's care, and I will never marry them. No matter what you say, it's useless. I... don't... want to!"

"I've said it before, this is not something you can decide. Whether you like it or not, you can't change my decision." Mrs. Izumo did not give in. "Also, who told you these rumors? Who knows so much about the Matsukata family? Who is it?!"