"Kaguya dropped out of school?"
This was indeed somewhat unexpected for Toru. He frowned and said, "...What's going on? Chika, tell me in detail."
Although Toru did not have any particularly strong feelings for Kaguya, and he actually did not like her personality very much. Kaguya's tsundere attitude could be very annoying at times.
But Kaguya was, after all, once his fiancée, so Toru still cared about her somewhat.
Especially since Kaguya had been broken off by the Fujiwara family, making her a heroine with a broken engagement. Even if the Fujiwara family did not care about this matter, Toru himself did not share the same mindset as the Fujiwara family.
Deep down, Toru actually felt a strong sense of guilt toward Kaguya.
When the Shinomiya family faced difficulties, the Fujiwara family withdrew.
For the Fujiwara family as a clan, this was the correct choice, but for Toru personally, it was actually a form of escape.
So when he heard that Kaguya had actually dropped out of Shuchi'in Academy, he was also a little surprised and wanted to understand what had happened.
Chika said in distress, "I don't know either. That's why I came to Brother for help."
"Kaguya suddenly stopped going to school a while ago. I was worried about her and went to look for her, but the Shinomiya family actually kicked me out."
"I also sent Kaguya a text message and called her, but she didn't respond. She only replied that she would never go to Shuchi'in Academy again."
Saying this, Chika looked at him eagerly and said, "Brother, could it be that because of your broken engagement, Kaguya has given up on herself?"
As she said this, she was almost in tears.
Toru said speechlessly, "Since you already know the engagement has been broken off, you still dared to go to the Shinomiya family. They were already giving you face by only kicking you out."
"The Shinomiya family must hate the Fujiwara family now. Even though they are facing a crisis and cannot afford to offend the Fujiwara family again, with Oko's personality, if he really gets through this crisis, he might very well find an opportunity to retaliate against our family."
Speaking of this, Toru suddenly realized something. His eyes narrowed slightly, and he said, "Could it be that the Fujiwara family also did something to the Shinomiya family? Kicked them while they were down?"
That father of his was not useless. At the very least, he was much stronger than Oko.
Thinking of all the rotten things Oko had done in the past, his personality was already very clear.
If the Fujiwara family wanted to prevent Oko from acting recklessly out of desperation, they might very well have secretly cooperated with those conglomerates in America, trying to directly dismantle the Shinomiya family and take a piece of the pie.
The other zaibatsu in Japan would also definitely join in once they smelled blood, sharing in this feast.
Although if the Shinomiya family collapsed, the biggest share would definitely be taken by those American conglomerates, the Shinomiya family was a behemoth. It was truly capable of making "one whale fall, and all things thrive."
Even if the other zaibatsu only got some soup, the benefits they received would still be considerable.
Thinking of this, Toru was almost certain that the Fujiwara family must have also made a move. Otherwise, in this situation, the Shinomiya family should have treated Chika courteously instead of directly driving her away.
Toru even speculated that the person who carried out this matter had nothing to do with his father. It must have been Old Master Fujiwara himself.
As expected of the true head of the Fujiwara family. Although the old master had retired for a long time, giving the impression that he had completely withdrawn from worldly affairs and no longer cared about anything.
But that was only the old master hiding his edge, waiting to deliver a fatal blow at the crucial moment.
When Toru expressed his thoughts and speculation, Chika was startled. She grumbled, "Grandpa is really too bad. How can he do something like that? Kicking someone while they're down is not good!"
She made a big "X" in front of her body with her hands, looking as if she was very angry about Old Master Fujiwara's actions.
Toru teased, "Then go and persuade the old master. How about I make a call now and tell him that you are very dissatisfied with his choice?"
Chika immediately cowered, "No, Brother! I just said that casually. You absolutely must not take it seriously."
"As a member of the Fujiwara family, of course I support all of Grandpa's decisions. Brother, when the Fujiwara family becomes even more powerful in the future and you become Prime Minister, you must hire me as a high-ranking official!"
"Let's work together and rule Japan!"
Fujiwara Chika suddenly became excited.
Toru opened his mouth.
No, what exactly is going on in your head?
Weren't we just talking about the Shinomiya family and the old master's decision? How did you connect that to me becoming Prime Minister, you becoming a high-ranking government official, and our Fujiwara family ruling Japan?
Toru felt great incomprehension and shock toward Chika's thoughts!
However, Chika was indeed a member of their family. Although her thought process was a little strange, her thinking was definitely what a qualified child of a political family should have...
Chika felt very sorry for Kaguya, but when it came to family interests, she would resolutely choose her family over her friend.
This might not seem very beautiful, but in reality, as a child of a political family, this was a sign of maturity and the correct choice.
Arisu, who was nearby, listened to this thoughtfully.
Regarding the political methods of a political family like the Fujiwara family, she gained a deeper understanding.
Indeed, this was completely incomparable to what was learned in school. These things could only be truly understood through personal experience and by broadening one's horizons.
Kei was completely lost.
This was too far removed from her daily life. The Shinomiya family and the Fujiwara family were all unreachable behemoths in her eyes.
However, if Kei were really forced to choose between these two families, she would not hesitate to believe that the Fujiwara family were good people.
As a child from a poor family, Kei had encountered many people in her life who either had ill intentions toward her or mocked her.
But her good friend, Moeha, as the young lady of the Fujiwara family, did not mock Kei at all and sincerely helped her. She even helped her enter the Shuchi'in Academy student council.
Chika's ideas were strange, but she was also a good person and was very kind to Kei, not treating her like an outsider at all.
And Toru was her benefactor. He gave her a good job, improved her family's financial situation, and allowed Kei to buy things she liked at her age through her own labor.
However, if Kei knew that her good friend Moeha was always thinking about tying her up in the basement together with her brother, who knew what Kei would think.
Toru pondered for a moment and said, "Regarding Kaguya, Chika, you don't need to worry too much. I will find time to go and see the Shinomiya family."
"I will not deny the Fujiwara family's decision, but personally, I don't want to see something happen to Kaguya."
Chika hugged him tightly and cried out, "Brother, you are truly great! The founding of our Fujiwara Shogunate depends on you!"
Toru had a black line across his forehead.
Damn it, how erratic is this sister's thinking!
(To be continued.)