In Tokyo, even the most fierce dragon is afraid of the hatchet

"Really? I'm so sad!"

"You big idiot! You ask such a question when you know what I'm thinking."

"So that's love?"

"What a male chauvinist you are! Are you trying to ask me what Yuki is thinking?!"

"Fei-chan, you are so smart!"

"Well... Actually, I don't know how to put it! It's like I'm obviously very angry, sometimes I want to kill you, but I can't bear to do it!"

"why?"

"Because the bad master is really bad!"

"..."

Is this why women don’t love good men?

......

as usual.

All departments function well.

Those who were slacking off continued to slack off, those who were trading stocks continued to trade stocks, and those who were chatting continued to chat.

He just has the attitude of trying hard and getting by.

The person who works the hardest and suffers the most is the president Naoio Nagano.

Various signatures and stamps are required, winning over subordinates, balancing conflicts, building relationships within the circle, dealing with meetings, and participating in some charity activities to maintain the company's image.

The schedule is full every day.

day to day.

Another day.

this day.

The day arrived when Ryutaro Hashimoto had previously requested to visit.

Prepared some gifts.

Nao Nagano came to the Hashimoto residence as agreed.

It is a villa of decent size, but not very luxurious, just an average middle-class villa style.

It’s not that the Ministry of Finance doesn’t have public housing, but the main reason is that Japan’s public security was very good after the war, and living in one’s own home is obviously more comfortable than living in an official residence.

There were cars parked in the yard.

There is also a Yamaha motorcycle.

Located at 30 degrees north latitude, Japan has frequent natural disasters. Once a strong earthquake occurs, it is much more convenient to go to Guanting by motorcycle than by car.

Under the leadership of the housekeeper.

Nagano Nao was greeted by a middle-aged woman.

The face I vaguely remember is Mrs. Kumiko Hashimoto.

As they were both members of the Nakamura family, Nagano Nao called her "Obasan" according to their seniority.

Kumiko was very polite. She took the gift, greeted him, and welcomed him into the living room.

Ryuutarou Hashimoto was practicing swordplay in the backyard. When he saw the guest, he walked over and said, "You're a straight man! Why are you so polite and bring so many gifts? Please come in quickly!"

"It's just a token of my appreciation! Please don't hesitate to show off, Hashimoto-san!"

"..."

Sit on the ground next to each other.

Kumiko was at the side, making tea.

With someone from the Nakamura family around to talk and chat about daily life, it doesn't make people feel too constrained.

After a while.

A girl in a high school uniform walked in.

After introducing his identity, the other party exclaimed with an incredible look: "You are the Space Violence Dragon! Great! Can you give me an autograph?"

"This... these are nicknames given by others!"

"Nagano-kun is too modest. Kana really admires you!"

"The martial arts of Violent Dragon must be very powerful! Who is more powerful, him or Odo-san?"

"Of course Hashimoto-san is more amazing!"

"Don't be too weak, Violent Dragon. Otherwise, let's have a competition!"

"..."

Woman full of excitement.

What a headache.

Nagano Naoko knows his own business. Hashimoto Ryutaro is a famous kendo master, and he is just a newbie. If he plays with him, he will just be asking for trouble.

Fortunately.

Ryutaro Hashimoto had no intention of embarrassing him, so he scolded Hashimoto Kana for being too excited and changed the topic to talk about everyday interesting things.

It's all trivial things.

First, he said that Kana Hashimoto was not like a girl at all and was very naughty. Then he started to complain that the young people of today are worse than the previous generation and how hard-working their generation is.

"Mr. Hashimoto, times have changed. Please stop using such conservative ideas!" Kana Hashimoto became a typical villain, so she naturally fought back in dissatisfaction.

Hashimoto Ryutaro immediately said angrily: "We can learn from history to understand the rise and fall of nations, and learn from people to understand gains and losses. Please look at Nagano-kun, and then look at you. You don't even have the slightest awareness of being prepared for danger in times of peace. I'm really worried that your generation will be born in comfort and die in misery!"

"Hashimoto-san is serious. Actually, Chanel-san is already amazing!"

"..."

at this time.

Two boys who were about the same age as Nagano Nao walked in.

They are Ryutaro Hashimoto’s two sons.

After introducing their identities and greeting each other, they gathered together and started chatting.

Everyone drank tea and chatted about everything under the sun, and before they knew it it was time to celebrate Kana Hashimoto's birthday.

Blow out the candles and eat the cake.

I stayed for another meal and two cups of tea, and then it was time to leave.

"It's getting late, Nagano will take my leave now. If you go to Osaka, Mido-san, please say hello to Nagano so that I can entertain you!"

"Since Nagano-kun has said so, we will definitely go. If we are bothering you, please don't think it's a bother to you!"

"How could that be! Then I'd like to say goodbye! Please don't see me off again!"

"Please be safe on the road! Have a safe trip!"

"..."

Chiyoda Ward at night.

Bright lights.

After getting in the car, Naoyoshi Nagano thought about today's meeting and shook his head secretly.

It seems.

This time he was invited for Kana Hashimoto's birthday. We just sat together, chatted about family matters, and strengthened the relationships of this generation.

But beneath the casual surface, there is obviously a deeper meaning.

In this society where personal connections, blood ties, and family reputation are more important than anything else, after this meal, the young generation of the Nakamura family and the young generation of the Hashimoto family have established a relationship.

Every word of Ryutaro Hashimoto has a deep meaning.

It not only shows that everyone is fighting to safeguard the interests of the major families, but also implies that they have no choice.

The saying "Born in comfort, die in sorrow" is nothing more than referring to the current situation. This can be considered as guidance, as well as winning over oneself, and by the way, allowing people of this generation to get to know each other and build good relationships.

Honestly.

This kind of circle is really annoying.

But it is also undeniable that this is also a struggle of civilizations.

For a long time, the biggest price to pay for factional struggles in Japan has been nothing more than embezzling hundreds of millions of dollars or soliciting prostitution. At worst, one can kowtow and admit one's mistakes, then step down and have a chance to make a comeback in the future.

But it never involves bigger issues, such as either you or I will die!

Outside the high-speed rail.

The gorgeous city style passed by quickly.

Bright colors are the most beautiful moment of this bubble era.

Lighted a cigarette in the smoking area.

Nagano Nao took a deep breath.

Watching the smoke gradually covering the scenery outside, making it hazy and ethereal, I sighed secretly in my heart, but also gradually became excited.

obviously.

Ryutaro Hashimoto is paving the way for his family.

And he also knew that he might lose.

Born in comfort, die in sorrow.

As a country trying to survive in the cracks, Japan has reached the point where it is today and must choose to change.

But the position he was in made it impossible for him to retreat. The power, status, and responsibility also put him in shackles while he was enjoying them.

He will only move forward according to his own insistence and can only move forward according to the current situation.