123 The shocking reveal and the real big shots

[Sazama's Mansion Garden]

As Sazama's exclamation left most of the guests and the Suzuki Family feeling perplexed, Shin's gaze locked onto the elderly Sazama, his expression one of astonishment. Similar to Mira, she couldn't help but wonder, "He know Shin's pen name?"

Sazama observed Shin's surprised countenance and, with a sly grin, inquired, "I knew it... You're the founder of KiShin's Company, aren't you!?"

As Sazama's words reached the ears of the attendees, those who had been bewildered by the elderly man's earlier outburst finally grasped the truth.

Okuda Toyoda glanced at his son, Bunko Toyoda, and blurted out, "That youngest grandson of that old gentleman Sazama was the founder of KiShin!?"

Bunko Toyoda furrowed his brow and, respectfully responding to his father, remarked, "Based on my information, Shinro N. Sony was the founder of KiShin Electronics."

Katsumi Yamaha whispered in pleasant surprise, "It's incredible... That old Sazama actually has such a remarkable grandson..."

Ichiro Honda, gazing at Sazama, muttered with a touch of envy, "Darn it... It should have been me..."

"Hehehe..." the other influential elderly gentlemen simply chuckled softly at Ichiro Honda's words.

Meanwhile, a mixture of expressions filled the faces of the guests and the Suzuki Family.

Standing near Sazama, Shito expressed his disbelief, "That... that can't be true, can it?"

Shiko and Seki exchanged complex looks as they fixed their gaze on Shin. It was hard for them to fathom.

While Shuichi and Shuji wore expressions of disbelief as they gazed at Shin, they thought, 'Unbelievable... he's actually the...'

Reina, with wide-eyed amazement, fixed her stare on Shin, thinking, "I never expected this..."

Shiro, utterly shocked, couldn't conceal his surprise as he looked at Shin. He had never anticipated that his youngest son was the owner of KiShin...

Shiro then noticed that his wife, seated beside their second daughter, didn't react much to his father Sazama's words. Shiro couldn't help but think, "Darn it... Could it be she's known all along and kept me in the dark..." As he contemplated this, embarrassment washed over him, especially since he had recently advised Shin to give up working at KiShin, completely unaware that Shin was the owner.

Meanwhile, Shin and Mira exchanged glances, both feeling somewhat helpless. They hadn't anticipated that a simple prank of giving Sazama a video game cartridge would unveil Shin's true identity so soon.

Then, Sazama exclaimed while pointing at Mira, "Her name is Mira, right? Her name was also featured in the Super Mario Bros. ending credits!"

Shin and Mira were left utterly speechless this time, wondering, 'Could it be this old man was playing video games...'

Everyone, including the guests, Suzuki family members, Sazama's grandchildren, and Shin's uncles and aunts, gazed at Shin with expressions of disbelief as Sazama's words all but confirmed that Shinro was likely the owner of KiShin.

Kumiko also stole a glance at her youngest grandson, thinking, 'So, he's the one who created those video games my husband is so infatuated with...'

Shiro gazed at Shin with a deep seriousness, and as everyone's eyes fixed on the scene, he posed the question with a trembling voice and a tone of disbelief, "Are you truly... I mean, really, the owner of KiShin, Shin?"

Mira noticed that all eyes were on Shin, eagerly awaiting confirmation of whether he was indeed the mastermind behind the burgeoning company, KiShin Electronics, the one responsible for revitalizing the video game industry.

Shin couldn't help but chuckle as the weight of the moment settled on him. His two brothers, Shiko and Seki, wore expressions as if they had seen something completely unexpected. His cousins' faces contorted with unsightly expressions, particularly Shuichi. His elder sister, Reina, looked at Shin in disbelief, while his uncles and aunts, especially the one who had accused him earlier, observed him with a mixture of complicated thoughts and expressions. The guests, intrigued, kept their eyes fixed on the mysterious young founder of KiShin. And then, his father, with a serious yet incredulous expression, was locked in a gaze with him.

'People can be so diverse...' Shin thought with a chuckle as all eyes remained on him. He smiled at his grandfather Sazama and his father, Shiro, and declared with pride and confidence, "Yes, I am the owner of KiShin!" His words sent ripples of wonder through everyone present.

Okuda Toyoda and the others initially gazed at Shin with uncertainty, but as Shin confirmed it, they couldn't help but be astounded by how young the KiShin founder was. According to rumors, the founder of KiShin was indeed youthful, but they hadn't anticipated just how young.

Shinro Suzuki, the self-proclaimed young founder of KiShin Electronics, was not even 20 yet. It was no wonder that many of the guests found it hard to believe that such a young man had managed to establish a burgeoning business, even with the support of his family. And, from the looks of it, the youngest grandson of Sazama Suzuki hadn't received any support from the Suzuki Group.

"He's so young..."

"It's a shame he's already married..."

"What a promising young man..."

The guests engaged in hushed discussions amongst themselves, but the Suzuki Family paid them little attention as they observed Shin with a range of expressions.

Suddenly, Shuichi and Shuji began to feel a sense of inadequacy, both due to the attention Shin was now receiving and the realization that he was already managing his own business separate from the family enterprise.

Sazama, Shiro, Shito, and the others fixed their eyes on Shin, each displaying a different array of expressions. Shiro, in a moment of reflection, looked at Shinro with a gaze full of complexity and said, "Life is truly unpredictable. It turns out, the son I had the least expectations for is the founder and owner of a company that has managed to make a noticeable impact on the world."

Upon hearing Shiro's words, the guests and the Suzuki family members found themselves sharing the same sentiment. Life's unpredictability became evident – a person who had often been the subject of mockery was secretly working to outdo others all along.

However, Shiro's gaze rested on Shin, who wore a smug smile, and he spoke with utmost seriousness, "But remember, my son, business is no laughing matter. One misstep may be forgivable, two can still be rectified, but repeated or numerous missteps can spell the downfall of your company." He imparted this wisdom because, deep inside, despite his disbelief that his son, who had been a source of headaches in the past, was now the owner of the growing KiShin, he couldn't help but feel a sense of pride.

Shiko and Seki, however, did not share the same sentiment. They harbored a constant, underlying anger and embarrassment, suspecting that Shin might have been playing with them for some time, particularly when they recalled their past attempts to invest in KiShin.

Sazama, on the other hand, concurred with his elder son Shiro's advice and gave Shin a nod of approval. He then broke into joyous laughter, continually patting Shin's shoulder, his tone filled with delight. "Hahaha, this is truly fascinating! My grandson is the one behind KiShin, the company responsible for the video games I've been infatuated with!"

The guests chuckled at Sazama's actions and words, privately thinking, "The old Sazama is actually a gamer! Hehe..."

Shuichi, who had initially expected to witness Shinro's embarrassment, couldn't help but bite his lower lip in frustration.

Yuka, Shito's wife and Shuichi's mother, sought to console her son, whispering, "Don't be envious of that scoundrel... He's merely a minnow compared to the Suzuki Group. If you can ever acquire the Suzuki Group, then you can easily overshadow him and his company." She spoke with a chuckle.

Upon hearing his mother's words, Shuichi managed to regain his composure and nodded, albeit with a slightly forced smile.

They weren't the only ones entertaining such thoughts; almost everyone from Suzuki Family who felt envious of Shiro's family and Shin's success had similar notions.

After all, the Suzuki Group held a prestigious position as one of the top 500 global companies, currently ranked 40th in the world. It was only natural for people to have such aspirations.

However, for the guests attending the Sazama Suzuki event, individuals like Okuda Toyoda and Bunko Toyoda seemed to be relishing the dramatic display offered by the Suzuki Family. In fact, some of the guests, including Yamaha, Honda, and others, were also part of the top 500 global companies. The most influential among them at this gathering was Toyota Motor, which held the prestigious 10th rank on the global list.