"Ah, she's not my daughter."

Noticing the veins bulging on Rinji's forehead behind him, Shirogane's father calmly addressed the viewers.

"Actually, this kid lives next door, a friend of my son's. He's a very outstanding child."

"Uncle, could you at least mention my gender?" Rinji muttered.

"Alright, fine. This kid is actually a boy, surprise, right?"

"What do you mean 'surprise'!?"

The comment section instantly exploded.

[He's actually a boy!?]

[Nah, he's like Diddy's dream!]

[Dont let diddy find out about him…]

[He still can't take my di-]

[I suddenly got har-]

"Uncle, can I follow the internet cables to beat them up?"

"Calm down, don't be so violent… ah, thank you 'Veteran GC' for the SuperChat… one million? Please, don't spend money so recklessly."

Livestreaming naturally had a tipping function, and Shirogane's father had earned quite a bit of extra income through it.

But this was the first time he'd ever received a one-million-yen SuperChat, which had to be split into multiple payments.

Along with the tip, the sender's comment was highlighted: "Next time, I hope the kid appears in a girl's outfit."

The comment section was filled with similar requests.

Rinji: "Who the hell is this guy?"

Shirogane's father: "He's a relatively new viewer. Sometimes tips a little, but never this much before."

"…"

While Shirogane's father kept streaming, Rinji walked out of frame.

If he stayed any longer, he really might lose control and follow the wires to beat people up.

After about half an hour, Shirogane's father finally ended the stream and put down his phone.

"Done streaming?"

"Yeah, I'll do another session tonight and today's work will be finished," he said, glancing at the Amano Pharmaceuticals building. "Speaking of which, the meeting time should still be a while away."

"Yeah."

"So it's just about taking out the medicine and signing the agreement, right?"

"Right, it's pretty simple."

"It is simple… and since it's that simple, I had an idea. Of course, it depends on your approval."

"Hm?"

Rinji raised an eyebrow, suddenly interested.

"Rinji, when you founded the company, you originally wanted Miyuki to take over, didn't you?"

"Yes. I wanted the president to gain experience in a larger company," Rinji nodded. "But I felt the president was under too much pressure, so I asked you instead, since you had more experience."

"I've always taught that child to be grateful when he receives help, and to repay kindness whenever he can. Our family has already received so much help from you. If in the end he can't even make the company profitable, he'll be tortured by guilt."

Shirogane's father continued, "I think Miyuki felt he didn't have the confidence to earn money for your company, so he withdrew."

"Not enough confidence, huh…"

"So, I want Miyuki to handle today's transaction. Consider it training for him."

"…Good idea."

Since the conditions were already settled—handing over the medicine and signing an agreement—anyone could do it.

And Shirogane really did need this kind of training.

"Uh… are you sure you want me to do this?"

"Of course. Just signing and handing things over," Rinji said. "President, it's about time you took part in this kind of business cooperation."

"But…"

"Relax, it's way easier than working at a bank."

"I see… then I'll try."

"Good luck."

Wearing a suit, Shirogane Miyuki stood there nervously while Rinji helped him tie his necktie, just like he had a semester ago.

Patting Miyuki's shoulder, Rinji smiled. "Go on, take it easy."

"O-okay…"

Although uneasy, under Rinji's gaze he had no choice but to step forward.

"By the way, what's the name of the person coming to sign the agreement?"

"His name? Shinomiya Un'you," Rinji said with a smile.

"I see, Shinomiya Un'yo… Shinomiya… wait, don't tell me!!?"

Shirogane's eyes widened in shock, his body trembling, cold sweat dripping down his temple.

He desperately wanted a denial from Rinji.

But Rinji didn't give him the chance.

"Yes, just as you're thinking." Rinji spread his hands. "He's Shinomiya's older brother."

"Her real brother?"

"Half-brother, same father."

"…"

"President?"

"Goodbye!"

Shirogane turned to leave, but Rinji grabbed his shoulder.

"Let me go!!"

"What's the problem? If you're going to marry Shinomiya someday, you'll be seeing him plenty. Meeting the family early isn't a bad thing for you."

"But… but, I haven't told anyone about my relationship with Shinomiya yet!" Shirogane clutched his head.

"If her brother doesn't approve and says something like 'I'll never let my sister date a man like you,' then—"

"He doesn't have that kind of nerve."

Though Rinji said that, Shirogane still wasn't reassured.

Even if he had some achievements now, all of it was thanks to Rinji's help.

No matter what, Kaguya was still the daughter of a powerful financial conglomerate, and he was just a poor boy with a bit of luck.

Even if he usually didn't dwell on it, being suddenly told to meet her family made his long-buried inferiority resurface.

"Maybe I really shouldn't…"

"President, this is an opportunity," Rinji suddenly said.

"Huh?"

"They don't know about your relationship with Shinomiya yet," Rinji said. "So you need to leave a strong impression first."

"…What kind of impression?"

"An impression like: 'It's an honor for your family that I, Shirogane Miyuki, am willing to marry Shinomiya Kaguya.'"

"That's way too arrogant! They'll definitely hate me!"

"People from these families despise weak, servile men. What you need to do is put on a show, even overdo it," Rinji said, spouting nonse

"Really?"

"Really~"