The Woman Of THREE CROWN PRINCES
THE GEISHA AND MOMIJI DREAM PART 73. Kimiko Yamasaki 7th
"Setsuko, you know. You know a lot of people we never even knew, you've even met ministers, a lot of great people know you, if it's not great, maybe half of Japan feels like you've seen your face. Don't let yourself be insulted by anyone."
Hisao's words gave me a bit of courage.
"Setsuko, you heard me."
"I understand."
"good. You're gonna be fine. Just listen to him talk and after that don't answer anything that seems challenging."
I now take a long breath. My aunt sitting in front of me saw me.
"Setsuko-chan, what's wrong with you." Father's eldest brother despite being stern and very stingy, he's been eating the salt acid of life much longer than me and this okiya business leader. She's a real brilliant woman. I'll ask her advice. I'm telling you everything that's happening to her right now.
"really... Ahh it turns out that Hisao-san does appreciate you Setsuko. But anyhow your position is difficult if none of his family supports you. If Yamada-san forbids you from approaching his granddaughter. You and Hisao-san can only be lovers. You have to let go. You understand what Auntie said, if you make Yamada-san angry with you, she can make your career complete right now." He got straight to the core of the problem. I knew he would say that. He's a logical person and is rarely affected by feelings like mine.
"I understand what Auntie said. Hisao said he would try to talk and ask his grandfather for permission. I also don't have the courage to go against Hisao-san's family." Aunt's advice is as true as I thought. I am not an eagle that dares to fly against the sky, I am a momiji leaf that flows through the water. Where I last docked I will have no power to determine.
"Good, about Mr. Yamasaki who might meet you. Be polite, don't provoke anything, and let him talk to show his power. Such a person would try to suppress and demonstrate his power. If we fight against it we will be destroyed, take it aside, avoid every confrontation. Don't fight him, if he asks you to leave Hisao-san tell him it's better to talk to Hisao directly because you can't manage Hisao. You understand what Aunt Setsuko means."
"I understand Auntie."
"Hm... Yamasaki, in Aunt's youth, Bibi had met him several times, he had a temperament quite difficult to overcome, their family was an old family. The people of Kyoto know the big name of his family. With such a person we better be humble to win. They're used to being on top and people are down so they know their names."
I feel small now. Is it true that I can follow Hisao-san. What this is all seems like an impossibility.
Aunt's advice is always wise, we'll see what Himeda Yamasaki says tomorrow.
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I'm pounding now. Himeda Yamasaki was actually in this tatami room in front of me to talk to me. I took repeated breaths to calm myself down.
Settlesuko, she's human too. He's not a monster that's gonna eat you. Let's just say he's an arrogant Uncle Scrooge. I grimaced myself with my thoughts. Alright. Now he's not scary anymore.
And look at it and bow deep to . The man bowed back to me, probably already at 60. Her white hair looked elegant on her flat face.
"Mr Yamasaki, nice to meet you."
"Setsuko-san, nice to meet you too." He made small talk with me for a while before starting the core conversation. This person was originally polite and patient. I just follow the flow of the game.
"My daughter told me a few days ago that she met Setsuko-san. Her name is Kimiko."
"Ahh yes Kimiko-san. A few days ago we met...."
"She's my daughter, I know the Yamada family well too. Family friends, business friends, our home in the same neighborhood, and both have the same interests. Setsuko-san understands my point."
"I'm listening." He means he explains they have the same class and I don't. Unostentatious.