I (30), Who Works for a Black Company and Died While Regretting My Gloomy Life, Started Over From High School!

Chapter 43: President VS. Company slave, settled

TL:Mowaso

ED:Anima

President VS. Company slave, settled

My name is Tokimune Shijouin.

Once again, I realized that the boy in front of me was a peculiar being.

I asked him if he could be the kind of man who could support the daughter of the Shijouin family. A question that no normal high school student with no accomplishments in life could give a clear answer to.

Thats why I wanted to know how he would answer.

And then he started to talk about his plans. His plan was so detailed, up to the point that it was overkill, but it was obvious that he was thinking about his future seriously.

(However, deciding on which university to go to already, or even which company to work for, is a bit scary.)

But, when his plan is this detailed, it is unlikely that his feelings are just thoughtless or a temporary crush.

No, I wouldnt say it was lacking. To be honest, I thought you were more determined for the future rather than just talking with enthusiasm.

O-Oh, I see.

When I replied, Niihama-kun looked a little relieved.

But youre pretty obsessed with white companies, arent you?

Thats because I know a foolish adult He worked like a fool without having the courage to quit his job at the black company, made his family sad, and died from overwork. I dont want to be like that.

(A man who died after making his family sad A single parent family is that what it means?)

So, its because of his past that he became a careful planner at his age. I see. Thanks, Im relieved to know his roots.

Then do you mind if I also ask?

In the midst of this overbearing atmosphere, Niihama-kun raises his voice while sweat runs down on his cheek.

Ah, this is a discussion between men, so say what you want.

Ill take your word then, Niihama-kun said, opening his mouth like a member of society.

As for Tokimune-san, do you want Haruka-san to be in a position where she can utilize the rights of the company or wield influence in the family? And do you also want the person she goes out with or marries in the future to have a good family background or financial power?

That was the same question I had asked the old man of Shijouins main family back in the old days.

The old mans response was, Thats right, you greenhorn! So when I got engaged to Akiko, I asked him, Do you regret it? Do you regret that a greenhorn like me has won your daughter? So my answer was

No shes not really suited for that kind of thing. If she strongly desires it, I will consider it, but basically, I think she should be allowed to do whatever she wants. And I dont care about the occupation or family background of the person she marries, as long as that person can make her happy But!

Niihama-kun suddenly brightens up at my words, but I restrain him by raising my voice.

Thats only for those who are suitable in my eyes! Im not letting any half-hearted man near Haruka!

I Shinichiro Niihama, hear Tokimune-sans threatening words echoing in my ears.

(Damn, this man has a really strong intimidating atmosphere around him! Well Im sure everyone would if they have a cute daughter like Shijouin-san.)

But if I dont get this father, who dotes on his daughter too much, to acknowledge me at least to some extent, this interview most likely wont end well.

I have to make him acknowledge my feelings.

This may come out as a little bit cocky, but shouldnt Haruka-san be the one to make the decision?

What?

She might be naive, but shes not stupid, and shes not a child. I think she can judge whether a relationship is good or bad.

I appealed to Tokimune-san as I got a little accustomed to the overbearing pressure in the room.

Im going to confess my feelings to Haruka-san sooner or later, and if she rejects me, I dont know how long it will take for me to get over my frustration, but thats it. I dont think Tokimune-san should have to go through the trouble of screening me out.

However, even if she rejects me, Im going to do whatever it takes to stop her from falling into ruin.

If Haruka were an ordinary girl, that logic would be correct. But shes too innocent if not borderline foolish! You say she is not a child, but she still is! Thats why, as a father, I must carefully filter out any man who approaches her!

In response to my serious words, Tokimune-sans tone became heated.

And the same goes for me, my words were filled with emotion.

Arent you underestimating Haruka-san too much? Certainly, I can understand why you would be worried about her overly honest nature, but its not too late to confirm her feelings first. Are you going to continue to eliminate all men who approach her with a menacing  interview or are you planning to keep Haruka-san single for the rest of her life?

Urgh Saying the same thing as my wife!

Oi! So youre already told by your wife!

Well, that aside

I dont know if Tokimune-san will recognize me here today, but Im just going to keep trying. Just like you once did.

What?

Tokimune-san erased the rage in his emotions and stared at me.

And I meet his gaze head-on, too.

I saw an interview with Tokimune-san in an old magazine, you became the talk of the town when you joined the Shijouin family.

After hearing the story of the Shijouin family from Shijouin-san during the cultural festival, I thought that I needed to know more about her father, Tokimune, for future reference, so I went to the library to do some research.

In that interview, you said, I was dating Akiko, to begin with, and hastened to expand the company in order to get the hard-headed Shijouin family to approve our marriage. Although the way it was written at that time, people took it as a joke, but I thought that you really meant what you said.

You worked hard for the person you love and for the sale of your own dreams as well Perhaps the name of the store, Senshuuraku Bookstore, was named after Akiko-san?

Tokimune-san remained silent. And just continued to listen to me in silence.

The same goes for me, I wont spare any effort for the person I love. I cant be as successful as you in the business world, but I love Haruka-sans happy, hard-working, and angry faces, and Im confident that no one can match my desire to be next to her.

The words just come out smoothly without thinking, because they are my true feelings.

So, at least until I confess to Haruka-san, please allow me to stay by her side! Please!

As I sat down, I bowed my head deeply.

Then a moment of silence came.

I didnt say anything else, and Tokimune-san stayed silent as well.

After a while

You said something interesting that caught my attention

Eh?

Harukas angry face is it? Can you explain to me under what circumstances you saw it?

Yes? Well, its something that happened during the final exam

I briefly told him the story.

About the final exams and how Mitsurugi challenged me to a match.

And as a result, Shijouin-san lost her temper.

Mitsurugi? Is he the eldest son of that family? Thats fine. Anyway, so Haruka got mad at that boy for speaking ill of you, didnt she?

Yes, she even said to him, Dont ever talk to me again! Im quite surprised too.

Well, that Haruka 

Tokimune-san looked distantly at the family portrait displayed in this room.

I can see the 5-year-old Haruka-san with her fairy-like cuteness.

In the past, she was often envied by her peers but even so, she never got angry at others and assumed the blame lied within herself. We tried to rectify that, but it didnt help much, probably because of her innate personality.

He sighed and Tokimune-san continued.

If Haruka became that upset, then she must have been influenced by you and feels that youre important to her.

And then, after a brief moment of silence, he looked straight into my eyes

Before I knew it, the heavy intimidating atmosphere had vanished.

Im going to tell you the conclusion of todays interview.

Heh..? The conclusion?

I could tell that you were serious, but were a little stiff. Its hard to evaluate because the conversation about your future plans was so thorough that I was both impressed and dumbstruck at the same time, but Ill take that as a plus since I was the one who asked for answers beyond the average high school student. And I dont understand how you were able to withstand my intimidation in the first place. Isnt your heart too strong?

Um, thats?

Its a minus that your overall impression is lacking in youth and freshness, but its a plus that you were able to express your opinion without being intimidated by me. Also, the fact that you researched my interview and used it as a basis for your final appeal was good. It made me realize once again that the person you are now is the person I used to be.

Tokimune-san states plainly as if it was just an exam.

To summarise, we can say that you are not a man that is harmful to my daughter and that youre not half-hearted.

.

Eh?

So, that means

Ugh Yeah thats it. This is something I originally asked my wife to pass on to you, but I think I should tell you now.

Tokimune opened his mouth with a sense of reluctance and displeasure.

That girl, as you said earlier, is naive, for better or worse, and from the perspective of her parents, there may be some danger. So well, please continue to support her!

He said.

It seems it cant be helped, but he allowed me to get close with Shijouin-san..!

Yes! Thank you very much!

But dont get me wrong! I only acknowledge you as a friend! I wont allow you to do anything more than that!

Of course I understand! Yoshaaaaaaaaaa!

Youre definitely not listening!

Tokimune-san screamed at me who took a gut pose unintentionally.

TLN: Sorry it came out late, a close relative passed away and I couldnt post yesterday.

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