dkrc Chapter 76 The First Experience of Premature Union
Chapter 76 The First Experience of Premature Union
Kiryu Yaya was taken aback by her words, then chuckled softly.
"Senior, you think too emotionally of me."
"Isn't that right?"
Chihaya Yuri looked at him, her tone calm, yet her words incisive:
"In the Shiraishi case, although you paid attention, you were mostly making judgments from the bank's perspective. But the Miyazawa case is different."
"You're clearly more emotionally invested in this matter than usual."
"You wouldn't do this if it were just a regular customer."
Kiryu Yaya picked up the ice water in front of him and took a sip, without immediately refuting.
Because Chihaya Yuri is right.
His relationship with Keiko Miyazawa was indeed somewhat special, but the deeper aspects cannot be discussed.
So he just gave a vague reply:
"Maybe."
At this point, the waiter brought over the wine and dishes.
A beer, two glasses, grilled fish, fried chicken nuggets, and a small dish of octopus vinegar.
Kiryu Yaya picked up the bottle and instinctively poured a glass for Chihaya Yuri first.
The beer slid down the side of the glass, and fine foam slowly rose up.
Chihaya Yuri stared at the glass of wine for two seconds, a hint of unnatural hesitation appearing in her expression.
"What's wrong?"
She paused for a moment before speaking softly:
"Actually... I haven't drunk much alcohol."
Kiryu Yaya was taken aback:
"Never?"
"Um."
Yes, at the last welcome party, Chihaya Yuri also drank oolong tea.
Then Kiryu Yaya said:
"Then don't force yourself, oolong tea will do."
Chihaya Yuri shook her head and reached for her wine glass.
"Since you're already out here, I can't let you drink alone."
"We'll talk about it later—"
She glanced up at him and smiled gently.
"I brought you out today to relax. I can't just sit here and watch."
Kiryu Yaya smiled.
"Let's give it a try. It's just beer, take your time."
Chihaya Yuri gave a soft "hmm" and took a small sip.
The bitter taste made her wrinkle her nose instinctively.
"How is it?"
"It's a bit bitter."
"normal."
"However... it's not unacceptable."
Kiryu Yaya picked up his wine glass and took a sip.
The cool liquor slid down my throat, finally easing the emotions that had been building up all day.
The atmosphere around the table gradually relaxed.
Kiryu Yaya picked up a piece of grilled fish and suddenly asked about Kouyuta:
"Chihaya, Section Chief, and Kouda, the Department Head, spent a long time in Osaka, right?"
Chihaya Yuri glanced at him.
"Why are you suddenly asking this?"
"I'm just a little curious."
Kiryu Yaya's tone was somewhat casual:
"I think Minister Kouyu is still very young, not like someone who is old. It's really impressive that he became the head office manager at such a young age."
Chihaya Yuri picked up her wine glass and took another small sip.
This time, she seemed to be a little more used to it than before. Although her brows were still slightly furrowed, she was finally no longer forced to stop by the bitter taste.
"Minister Furuta..."
She thought for a moment before saying calmly:
"I don't know his exact age, but in terms of seniority, he's definitely one of those who rose through the ranks very quickly."
"He used to work at the Osaka branch for a long time, and five years ago he was transferred to the Tokyo main store as deputy manager."
"He was only recently promoted to minister."
Kiryu Yaya paused slightly as he raised his glass, noting the time in his mind.
Chihaya Yuri glanced at him:
"What, interested in this otherworldly path?"
Kiryu Yaya smiled:
"New employees at banks can't help but look at these kinds of resumes."
"Moreover, during today's meeting, Minister Kouyuta gave the impression of being... truly amazing. In just two days of overseeing the Osaka branch, he has already figured out the entire Miyazawa case."
Chihaya Yuri nodded gently.
"When you become a minister, handling cases like the Miyazawa case will be as easy as handling Fuji Metals now."
Kiryu Yaya smiled:
"Practice makes perfect, right?"
Chihaya Yuri picked up a small piece of fried chicken and said, without giving a direct answer:
"But it was precisely because of Minister Kouda's arrival that Sumitomo's side was unusually quiet, probably because they were thinking about how to seize the right to interpret Rokko."
After listening, Kiryu Yaya gave a soft "hmm".
"So, our next briefing was actually a takeover of the Miyazawa Group's right to interpret the situation?"
To be more precise—
Chihaya Yuri put down her chopsticks and looked up at him.
"It's a fight over who has the right to speak on behalf of the Miyazawa Group."
"Once Miyazawahara is confirmed as the sole financial window, it won't just be a matter of Rokkaku."
"Whether it's Miyazawa Tourism, the main family's shares, or even other group companies, they could all be included in his scheme to stabilize the situation."
"By then, Ms. Miyazawa will only have an empty shell of a company president left."
Kiryu Yaya picked up his wine glass and took a sip.
The cool liquor went down my throat, and my Adam's apple bobbed slightly.
He put the cup back on the table and asked naturally:
"So, do you think, senior, that Department Head Furuta truly wants to help Ms. Miyazawa regain her position?"
Chihaya Yuri remained silent for two seconds.
"At least for now, we are on Miyazawa's side."
"But people in banks don't stand up for anyone for no reason."
As she spoke, her tone became more professionally calm.
"Banks will only protect the security of their own claims. Whether Ms. Miyazawa can maintain her position is just one of the incidental consequences of this matter."
"In other words, as long as Ms. Miyazawa's existence is more beneficial to Mitsubishi Bank's current interests, she will be promoted."
"Conversely, if she becomes an obstacle one day, the bank won't show any leniency."
After finishing her sentence, Chihaya Yuri picked up her wine glass and took another small sip.
The effects of the alcohol began to creep in, and a faint blush appeared on her cheeks.
But she herself was clearly not fully aware of it, she was just a little more relaxed than usual.
Kiryu Yaya looked at her and suddenly smiled.
"When you say things like that, you sound just like a real banker."
"What defines a true banker?"
Kiryu Yaya leaned back in his chair, his tone becoming more casual.
"It's like saying something very heartless, but it sounds like you're just stating a fact."
Chihaya Yuri looked at him for two seconds, then suddenly smiled softly.
"Facts are often quite harsh."
"Especially in banks."
The number of empty bottles on the table gradually increased.
Kiryu Yaya was already carrying a lot of things on his mind, so he drank much faster than usual.
At first, Chihaya Yuri was just sipping her drinks, but later, when they started talking about work, the Miyazawa case, and the power struggle between Sumitomo and Mitsubishi, she found herself drinking quite a bit without even realizing it.
"When I first joined the bank..."
Chihaya Yuri propped her face up with one hand, her gaze somewhat unfocused, yet she still maintained her logic.
"They thought censorship was just about looking at numbers."
"If the balance sheet, collateral valuation, cash flow, president's interview records... these match up, and the case will be approved."
"I later found out that wasn't the case."