Tokyo Three Generations

"Neither Xiangzi nor Aine told me exactly what they said, and I don't understand why things have come to this." Takasaki Jun sighed helplessly. "However, it seems that neither of them is willing to back down and they insist on going all out, so there's nothing I can do but let them be."

"Honestly. They're both high school students, but they act like kids... They start arguing for no reason." Su Shi complained, completely forgetting that she was the same age as them. "Sorry, I'm sorry to have put you in such a difficult position."

"Why are you apologizing? You didn't cause any of this—you're more of an innocent victim." Jun Takasaki smiled.

“If you don’t mind, then leave it to me… I can mediate and ease their conflict.” Nagasaki Motoyo suddenly suggested, “I will do my best to save face for everyone and keep everyone at ease, so as not to put you in a difficult position.”

Jun Takasaki finally realized what was going on.

Nagasaki Motoyo rushed over to warn him immediately and comforted him.

Although not explicitly stated, this subtly conveys the message, "I am completely on your side, and I am the most reliable one."

He sensed this sincerity and suddenly felt comfortable both physically and mentally.

"Alright, I'll leave it to you. But don't push yourself too hard. If they really want to argue, let them argue. Just focus on doing your own thing and don't take all the blame for other people's mistakes on yourself. I'd prefer you to live a more comfortable life—"

“But I enjoy carrying the burden for others…” Nagasaki Motoyo stubbornly insisted on her opinion, “If you really care about me, then why not trust and rely on me more? Don’t always leave me to find out at the last minute…”

……

It seems we've run into a bit of a speechless situation after going around in circles.

He's always been more responsive to gentle persuasion than force, and he really had no way to handle this kind of tender approach—especially after being annoyed by their argument, Su Shi's gentleness seemed all the more precious.

She's the most worry-free.

He naturally felt indebted to Su Shi.

"Su Shi, are you free lately?" Driven by this sense of guilt, he made up his mind and then asked.

"Huh?" Su Shi was slightly surprised, but quickly nodded. "I'm free anytime."

"Hmm, remember when we played together last time, I said I'd find a way to let my mother meet you..." Jun Takasaki continued casually, "Now, it's about time to keep my promise. If you don't mind, I'll arrange it right away—"

A blush instantly spread across Nagasaki Motoyo's face, a mixture of joy and shyness.

Of course she remembered the experience of riding the Ferris wheel together last time; it was an unforgettable memory.

And now, this memory has received an "additional reward"—he has finally fulfilled his promise.

Of the trio, Shoko and Mutsu have already met Jun's mother. Nagasaki Motoyo knows that she was overlooked not because she was being targeted, but because her mother is a "fugitive suspect." There's nothing she can do about it, but she's still a little resentful. However, she doesn't want to affect Jun's mood, so she doesn't show her resentment.

Now, he has finally taken the initiative to introduce his mother to him.

Therefore, she was treated the same as her best friends.

Thinking of this, she was naturally overjoyed.

While she was overjoyed, she was also a little apprehensive, afraid that she might not perform well and end up making a bad impression on Chun's mother.

She had watched Mio Takasaki's apology video, and Mio's appearance in her kimono left a deep impression on her. As expected of a noblewoman, she was very elegant.

Although she didn't know what kind of personality Mrs. Mio had, she figured that a mother who could raise such an outstanding son must be quite remarkable, a lady of elegance and grace.

She couldn't lose face in front of her... She silently encouraged herself.

"Thank you, Chun... I've been so grateful for your care all this time." She thanked Chun with immense relief and gratitude, "I will never let you down."

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As evening approached, Jun Takasaki returned home and went to see his mother.

"Mom, are you free lately?"

"What do you need Mom for now, son?" Takasaki Mio asked, puzzled.

"It's nothing serious, I just want you to come with me to meet a friend."

"Wow, that's really something..." Takasaki Mio suddenly became interested. "You actually take your mom to meet your friends? I've hardly ever seen you do that in my entire life."

She couldn't help but become extremely interested in this friend.

"No problem, I'll go with you. But who exactly is this friend? Is she a pretty girl?"

His mother's joke made the son blush, but he quickly overcame the embarrassment, saying, "It's a girl, and you've actually already seen what she looks like—"

Jun's answer made Mio Takasaki hesitate for a moment.

"I've seen him before...?"

Her mind raced, and then, from her son's serious attitude, she remembered that photograph.

She had already met two of the three girls inside, and both left a deep impression on her. Could it be that she was about to achieve "perfect" success?

What was the name of that girl I hadn't officially met yet?

She searched her memory, then asked hesitantly, "Was it that girl named Nagasaki Motoyo?"

“Yes, Mom.” Jun Takasaki nodded immediately in agreement.

Mio Takasaki's expression suddenly changed, and she fell into a serious contemplation.

"If it's her, this isn't something you can just say casually..."

During this time, she had heard some things about the Nagasaki mother and daughter from Takasaki Jun and Takasaki Hiroshi. She had no problem with Nagasaki Motoyo herself, but considering Nagasaki Chizuru's special status as a "fugitive suspect," the situation was different.

Nagasaki Chizuru is involved in a money laundering case, and she is currently being sheltered by the Takasaki family. If I were to openly associate with Nagasaki Motoyo, it would obviously arouse suspicion from the outside world. At this sensitive time, it would definitely not be a good thing.

Seeing his mother's sudden hesitation, Jun Takasaki understood her concerns at that moment.

In fact, he knew the risks involved, but he couldn't bear to keep Su Shi hanging and make her feel embarrassed and sad.

Seeing her son's anxious yet expectant expression, Mio Takasaki's initial hesitation quickly dissipated.

Is it really necessary to worry so much about such a small matter? There's no need to disappoint our son.

So she smiled and nodded in agreement with her son, "Okay, actually I've wanted to meet her for a while now. It's a bit of a shame to miss one of the three of us... I'll make the arrangements. Miss Nagasaki's identity is special, so we should be careful."

"Mom is so kind." Jun Takasaki breathed a sigh of relief.

Although this affection was rarely expressed explicitly, it was fully demonstrated through her actions.

So, with a stroke of her pen, Mio Takasaki immediately arranged a time and place to meet with Motoyo, and then had Jun Takasaki relay the message to her.

Because of Su Shi's special status at this moment, it was absolutely impossible for Su Shi to visit her in person, and it would also be too inappropriate for her to be a guest at her home. Therefore, Takasaki Mio chose the most reasonable approach - she invited Su Shi to a private members-only restaurant that she frequented, and then she herself quietly went there with her son.

The next day, at the appointed time, Takasaki and her son drove their private car to the underground parking garage, then quietly took the elevator to the members-only restaurant.

They deliberately timed their arrival differently from Nagasaki Motoyo, and by the time they arrived, Nagasaki Motoyo was already waiting in the private room for a while.

As soon as the door to the private room opened and the mother and son entered, Nagasaki Motoyo, who had been sitting in a chair, immediately stood up and greeted them.

Jun Takasaki smiled and waved to her, indicating that he would keep his word.

Nagasaki Motoyo first gave him a gentle and grateful smile, and then immediately bowed respectfully.

"Mrs. Takasaki, I am so sorry that my stubborn request has made you take time out of your busy schedule to see me. Please forgive me!"

Today, she is wearing the school uniform of Tsukinomori, which is modified from the style of a sailor uniform. The navy blue top and short skirt are well-tailored, making her look both dignified and full of girlish vitality.

Takasaki Mio first looked Nagasaki Motoyo up and down a few times, and nodded to herself. As expected of a top student in the Moon Forest, she was pleasing to the eye at first glance.

She had now met all three members of the Moon Forest trio.

They are all undeniably beautiful, but there are differences between them.

Toyokawa Shoko is humble and polite, and exceptionally talented, yet one can also sense the reserved pride of a noblewoman from a prominent family; Wakaba Mutsu is as beautiful as a delicate porcelain vase, breathtaking yet incredibly fragile.

This Miss Nagasaki, on the other hand, only gave people a sense of dignity and gentleness. It was comfortable to stand with her. She was not aggressive and made people feel at ease, but she was also steady and trustworthy.

It's just... just like her 20 years ago.

She was initially wary of Nagasaki Motoyo's identity, but after meeting her, she realized it didn't matter anymore.

Because of the good first impression, she nodded slightly to Nagasaki Motoyo and responded kindly.

"It's alright, no need to apologize so formally. I'm not that busy. It's good to take some time to meet with young people, especially a lovely and dignified child like you..."

Upon hearing Mrs. Mio say this, Nagasaki Motoyo felt a huge weight lifted from her heart.

After the initial pleasantries, the three of them sat down together at the dining table, where an elegant platter had already been laid out.

However, neither of the two ladies had any appetite; their attention was focused on each other. Only Jun Takasaki, with the spirit of "since I'm already here," began to eat in silence.

“Miss Nagasaki, if you don’t mind, may I call you by your first name?” Mio Takasaki asked first.

"Please call me that as you like, it's exactly what I'm looking forward to," Nagasaki Motoyo quickly agreed.

“Alright, Su Shi.” Takasaki Mio nodded. “I already know about your mother’s situation. Now that she’s under our protection, you don’t need to worry about anything. Just live your life well. Don’t worry, we’ll take care of everything.”

“Thank you, Auntie.” Nagasaki Motoyo stood up again and bowed deeply. “I will always remember your family’s great help in the face of this disaster. After this crisis is over, my mother and I will do our best to repay the Takasaki family.”

“Yes, it’s good that you have this intention. I’m afraid we’ll have quite a few opportunities to cooperate in the future. I heard you’re an excellent student, so keep up the good work!” Takasaki Mio clapped her hands lightly, then sighed, “These days, there are plenty of people who can be summoned at will with a little money, but people you can trust and entrust with important tasks are very rare. Su Shi, I also hope that you can become a remarkable person in the future and provide assistance to our family. Perhaps, at that time, Jun will need your guidance…”

After she finished speaking, she looked at Su Shi with a smile on her face, her eyes full of appreciation and expectation.

This young girl is steady and meticulous, and extremely loyal to her family. If she could become one of her "retainers" and be trained by her, she might actually be able to shoulder important responsibilities.

Now that things have come to this, the Takasaki family should start thinking about the next generation.

At this moment, Nagasaki Motoyo was also overjoyed.

Later... she mentioned later.

A hint of secret joy flashed through Nagasaki Motoyo's mind.

She knew she had passed the lady's "interview".

While I wouldn't say I'm indispensable, I've at least accepted my own existence.

“Yes, that’s exactly what I’ve been hoping for.” She nodded emphatically, then promised with great enthusiasm, “This is what I’ve been looking forward to the most. Please trust me more from now on… I will definitely not let you down.”

“Then it’s settled.” Takasaki Mio picked up her wine glass, swirled it gently, and then leisurely took a sip of the scarlet liquid. “Suze, I’ve met you and your two friends. You’re both so lovely… Sometimes I really feel sorry for Jun, like he doesn’t deserve how good you all are to him…”

128, playing along

"Sometimes I really feel sorry for Chun, I feel like he doesn't deserve how good you all are to him..."

Mio Takasaki's remark startled Motoyo Nagasaki.

"What are you saying!" she quickly spoke up for Takasaki Jun, "We are the ones who have been relying on Jun's care... Both Mutsu and I are very grateful for his help. Everything we do for him now is not enough to repay his kindness, so how can we say we are not worthy?"

After a pause, she looked earnestly at Takasaki Mio, "Madam, although this is our first meeting, I have long admired you. Your elegance and demeanor are what I aspire to be. I will definitely take you as my role model and work hard to grow. If I can be of any help to you, it would be an immense honor. In my heart, you are also the elder I respect most. Please don't hesitate to ask me for your help whenever you need me..."

To increase her persuasiveness, she bowed solemnly to Takasaki Mio once again.

As expected of Su Shi, she is so earnest and sincere in her conduct and actions, and she speaks so pleasantly... Ah, it would be wonderful to work with her in the future.

As Jun Takasaki thought this, he gave Su Shi a thumbs up.

This silent encouragement was seen by Su Shi, who returned a sweet smile to Takasaki Jun, as if to say, "I didn't embarrass you, did I?"

At that moment, Mio Takasaki was also moved by Sose's words.

She wasn't just being modest; she genuinely thought all the girls were beautiful and outstanding, and she was afraid that her son might not do well in the future and would wrong them.

Moreover, how can all these children be treated equally? Someone will inevitably suffer, and the thought of this makes her feel a little heartbroken.

But what can I do when the child insists on this and speaks so firmly? I can't exactly tell him he's not allowed to get close to my son anymore.

After a moment of hesitation, she could only nod.

"Alright, Su Shi, since you put it that way, then I'll leave it to you. From now on, please work hard."

Then, she looked at her son, her face unusually serious. "Chun, you see, these children are all very cute and of excellent character. You must never lead them astray, and you must never bully them! Perhaps one day you will go your separate ways, but when you are together, I hope you will fulfill your responsibilities as an older brother and role model. Do you understand?"

"I understand, Mom." Faced with his mother, Takasaki Jun dared not disobey and immediately lowered his head to agree.

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Just as Takasaki and her son secretly arrived at the restaurant to meet Su Shi, their patriarch, Congressman Takasaki Hiroshi, was also quietly arriving at another location.

He parked his car in the building's underground garage, instructed the driver to wait where he was, and then got out of the car with his secretary and entered the elevator.

The elevator stopped at a familiar floor, and right in front of the elevator entrance was a closed glass automatic door.

Then, he strode out of the elevator and went through the automatic doors.

At this moment, a group of people were already waiting at the door.

When they saw him, the group immediately lined the road to welcome him.

A group of exquisitely dressed, heavily made-up women, wearing various revealing evening gowns, bowed to him in unison.

"Thank you for coming, sir!"