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Maybe it was because of the booze inside Crescenta's body or maybe she was just attracted to girls and never noticed it until now. But she wanted to make friends with this person.

"My name is Crescenta Tsurugi. Ah, don't worry. I am part of the extended family so I will not have a conflict for inheritance or anything. I can live a rather normal life if my partner wants me to."

Crescenta explained and Kiana fell silent suddenly. Crescenta did not even notice this happening and she continued her small talk.

"You know, this is my first time coming out to drink like this. Generally, I am not allowed to drink due to my low tolerance level. But today was special. *hic* You see, we have a family dinner and Sakura decided she wanted to be cocky."

"Since Yoko is a pain in the ass, Sakura is a pain in the ass, and my grandfather is also a pain in my ass, I decided to get away and have some fun outside. And that's how I met you. Hey, are you alright?"

Crescenta had noticed that her drinking partner had gone quiet at her words. Kiana seemed stunned which made Crescenta giggle.

"I told you before that you do not need to worry about me being from the Tsurugi family. I like you so I want to spend some time with you. How about you? Do you like me as well?"

Crescenta asked, now finally being nervous. But Kiana seemed lost in her thoughts up until the point she was touched on the arm by Crescenta. Only then did she look up with a pained expression on her face.

"I…sure. I think we can be friends."

Crescenta was happy but she knew in her mind that something was wrong. Her new friend (and crush) was acting a little weird right now. The way she looked away and ignored Crescenta's eyes was suspicious.

But Crescenta's drunk brain was not able to make up what was wrong here.

"Hmm, you…are hiding something from me, right? I can feel it in my heart. *hic* What is it that you want to tell me?"

Crescenta asked outright. She was not one to hold back her desires or questions. That caused Crescenta to open her mouth to answer before closing it with a snap.

"Never mind, if you don't want to tell me then you do not have to. You have a right to remain silent as well."

Even though Crescenta said that the pout on her face said that she was disappointed to not be told what Kiana was thinking. But as guilty as Kiana felt, she knew better than to tell Crescenta about her connection to Yoko and what she did.

In the end, Kiana left the bar earlier than she intended. She was worried about Crescenta so they exchanged numbers and she helped the younger girl get into the cab and back home.

Little did she know that this small encounter would start a chain of events she wanted to avoid.

.........

The whole family (minus Crescenta) sat at the dining table and looked toward the head seat. Most of them wanted to see Sakura sitting in it since she was the current acting family head.

But Sakura sat beside the seat in the first subordinate seat instead.

Many people were about to call her out and request for Sakura to take the head seat when Yoko came out as well. She took one look around the dining table and Sakura gestured for her to sit in the head seat.

'Come on Yoko. You are not that shameless to sit in the head's seat outright, right? You must have some dignity inside you.'

That was what most of the people thought. But all their prayers were left unheard when Yoko sat down in the head's seat without any questions asked.

Everyone could see the cocky expression on Yoko's face and they all clenched their fists in reply. But there was nothing they could do about her.

It was not until Albus and Sherina came out and took their seats that the question about the seating arrangement was brought up.

"Whoa! My Yoko is sitting in the head seat? But wasn't Sakura the current acting family head? So, does that mean that the authority has been passed on back to Yoko? What is going on here?"

This was what everyone wanted to know as well. They looked toward the head of the table where Yoko sat but the one to answer them all was Sakura.

"Well, I am the current *acting* head of the family, but I am not the actual head. The only reason I was given the post of acting family head was because Yoko could not make it at that time. But now that she is back, it is only right that we give it back to her."

"Oh, and one more thing. As far as we all know, the power of the family head was divided into two people. So how do you expect the two of us to share the head table seat? This arrangement is so much better."

Sakura's sharp tone left no room for either negotiation or back-biting. Everyone had to sit down and consider what she said to them.

Almost everyone was annoyed by Sakura and they wanted her to reconsider. But they could not open their mouth to tell her this.

"This is idiotic. The family head is the family head and I don't see what the problem is. Why would you need to share your power with others? This is all too confusing."

Albus confessed and one of the daring elders decided to remark it.

"Albus, we all know that the reason you decided to not be the family head was because you had a slow brain. Your wife is the real talented one in your relationship."

The married pair blushed at the elder's words and Sherina even gritted her teeth as she was made fun of.

Her annoyed look made the elders back down since they did not want to incur her fury in their lives.
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"If you all are done fighting around like children, then I would like you all to come and sit down. Dinner will get cold if we wait around any longer."

Yoko's voice commanded presence and her soft words echoed in the hallway. Even those who did not like her straightened out their backs when she spoke.

Her parents also sat down near her and the dinner began. It was quite up until Elder Dao opened his mouth and requested something from Sakura.

"Dear Sakura, I know that my granddaughter Crescenta gets along well with you. So can you do her and me a favor?"

Elder Dao asked Sakura and everyone finally stopped eating. They all knew that what Elder Dao was doing was important. It was finally time to see if Sakura would fold in front of them or not.

"Elder Dao, you should be careful when you ask others for a favor. Maybe a more polite tone and a humble expression would be a good start."

'As expected, Yoko had to interfere in my conversation with Sakura. Why is this girl so annoying? She should stay out of this conversation since she is no longer the family leader.'

Elder Dao was angry at Yoko. But he was hesitant to express himself openly. Sakura was looking at him with an annoyed expression on her face.

Anything he said to Yoko would be considered by Sakura as an act of violence and she would be unwilling to help him out. So as much as he hated it, Elder Dao had to play nice with Yoko.

"Yoko dear, I am not trying to be stiff or lifeless. My face is like this in real life. I hope you understand my circumstances and decide to go a little easy on me."

Elder Dao requested with as much patience as he could and Yoko finally let him go. That finally gave Elder Dao enough confidence where he could turn toward Sakura and make his request.

"Sakura, my granddaughter, Crescenta is a little young and naive, but she is a good girl. I am sure that she would make a wonderful assistant to you if you give her a chance."

Elder Dao knew that his granddaughter had a superiority complex, but it was rather valid for her to have it as well. Crescenta was a beautiful girl with a beautiful brain. She would flourish if she got a chance to shine.

Being Sakura's secretary would give her the best shot at becoming an elder once the current generation retired.

Elder Dao did not want his post to go to an unknown person after he died. He wanted it to go to his family.

To do that, not only would he have to be in their family leader's good books, but his successor would have to be in their good books as well.

Once Elder Dao had asked for this, the others decided to stop holding back as well. They had finally gotten Sakura to take the seat they wanted her to. So, they decided to take advantage of the situation.

"Sakura, I am here as well to make the same request. I have a grandson who is useful as well."

"No, my daughter would be better. She is older and has much more experience when compared to everyone else. She would be the best choice to make."

"No, my granddaughter would be the best choice to make. She is studying law and related things."