13 Money Money Money(1)

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December 17, 2004

It was now winter break, almost 2 months after the school festival.

Tatsuo's family was on their way to Miyagi prefecture. Apparently, their Mom's side of the family was living there and we're visiting them as he was told just 2 nights ago.

Even though he just wanted to chill at home and train instead of going out and pretending to be okay on the road, he still complied though as his parent's eyes were forcing him.

Tatsuo was playing the new release version of Legend of Zelda by Capcom.

Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap

It was pretty entertaining. And the unique and special aspect of it is that the character can be Minish thus allowing link to shrink to the size of an ant and explore areas accessible only by Minish people.

'It was good but not as good as 'A Link To The Past' in case of dungeon exploring...'

With that thought, he quit the game and decided to just play music on his flip phone. It was another diversion device he used to forget about the outside world. His parents didn't even disturb him on the way in case his anxiety triggers.

Wearing the earphones and press 'ok' to play the song.

-|| 🎶Playing "Gimme Chocolate" by Babymetal 🎶 ||-

He closed his eyes but instead of sleeping, he was thinking about his future.

Just about 2 months ago he got to play a full-player volleyball match and after that, he began training more vigorously than before and starts eating more vegetables even if it was against his will. This action made his parents confused about what made their child like this and told him to take it easy as he have enough time and years to come.

"Take it easy"

Somehow this word made Tatsuo frown, his already taking it easy in previous years, and taking it much easier will not do him good in upcoming years.

The reason that made him train more vigorously than before, making his parents shake their heads at his stubbornness but they let him be because they can see passion and determination in his eyes.

He trained his body's flexibility, stamina, and speed more than techniques because he had already gained techniques in his previous memories but he trained his setting regardless.

Of course, he didn't overtrain his body every day so as not to worry his parents, he was not muscle brained after all.

A tap interrupted his train of thought.

He opened his eyes as he look up at his parents in the front passenger seat and didn't have the time to ask why as he was startled by what he saw.

"We're here~"

••

-Golden hour-

His jaw dropped.

Tall gates with intricate detailing. Moss walls spread throughout the land and inside he can see a huge modern-traditional Japanese house and it was massive!

"This?" he asked in bewilderment as he look back and forth between his parents and the mansion.

His parents nodded as they smile. Seems like they expected his reaction.

"No way!"

'What the heck?! I thought were just rich but I didn't think that we were rich rich... should I try becoming a yakuza?' random thought came in but he quickly brushed it off and look at his parents with suspicious eyes.

"What else do you hide from me?" Tatsuo squints his eyes trying to find his answer but only laughter is what he got.

••

Passing through the automatic gate really brought Tatsuo to the realization that his mom's side was super rich!

After parking their car, they got out and walk towards a tall wood double door with glass panels. Tatsuo can see the interior of the house which was less than he expected.

'I thought there will be gold and silver everywhere but it's pretty ordinary... for the rich of course. Is that the staircase to heaven?!' he thought

What he was seeing was a double staircase on each side of the wall leading to the second floor. He can only see this in a movie and now he was standing in front of it!

He looked at his parents to ask if they were in the wrong house but he was too late.

*ding**dong*

Sounds of shoes tapping on tiles can be heard inside and was approaching the door quickly.

*creak noise*

'You're rich but you can't lubricate your door...' Tatsuo was irritated by squeaking noises.

"Welcome home, Chiyoko-sama~," The maid said warmly as she bowed.

"Is dad here?" Chiyoko asks as she stretched her neck inside.

"Master is currently in his office"

After that little interaction, they went up the stairs.

'So this is what it feels to be royal'

If his previous life experiences this, he will be quite uncomfortable in this kind of super-rich environment. But now...

Sigh

He can't help but sigh that getting used to this kind of environment is getting normal for him. With this amount of luck, he concluded that this richness is a gift from that vicious entity.

But even then, he can't be too complacent and decided to use his past knowledge to his advantage.

••

*tok**tok**tok*

They have now reached the office of his grandfather and Chiyoko decided to knock.

"Who is it?" a muffled voice came inside.

"Your daughter~"

After a second, the door opened, and an old man's stood beside the door. He also has brown hair just like him and his parents but with whites in between and a trimmed beard. He has a businessman aura and professionalism surrounding him.

"Oh, so this is my grandson~" his grandfather, gods know when arrives instantly in front of him and pinch his cheeks.

"Dad..."

Tatsuo struggled to get out before his mother came to help him. But one word from his mother is all it takes for his grandfather to stop. Quite frightening If you think about it.

*groan*

He massaged his cheeks and look at the old man in anger who responded with a smile.

Tatsuo clicked his tongue in irritation as he hates being touched without permission.

"Tatsu, go play outside for a bit," Chiyoko said to Tatsuo which he just tilt his head in confusion but still complied.

••

In the garden

Right now, he was kicking a rock as he walk and go back if he missed. And in addition, there's a maid behind following him which he didn't really care about.

'Seems like they're having adult talks...'

He was an adult but at the same time, a kid. So he didn't really have a choice but to comply with their decision. He can, however, it will do no good for him to be nosy.

*Woof*

'A dog' Tatsuo stops for a while and decided to ask the maid.

"There's a dog?" Tatsuo asks.

"Yes, young master. Rockstar is an old English sheepdog of Master"

"Does it have rabies?" Tatsuo asked the important question.

"No but..."

Tatsuo ran for his life without even listening to the latter part of the sentence.

•••

Meanwhile, in the living room, the atmosphere was quite tense.

"...So you're saying that my genius handsome grandson wanted to be a professional volleyball player?" Mayeda Juro said.

"Yes," Chiyoko said.

"Hmm...but what if he gave up halfway?"

"Then... we will do our best to convince him to do law..." Chiyoko answered against her will as she look at her husband and he nodded.

Mayeda Juro nodded and said he agree and alleviate the atmosphere. But his next sentence brought it back.

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I've decided to add romance hehe