"Hmm, is that so? Okay, I understand."
After bringing the property rights and land rights of the Tokai Family's secret building into her possession, Sirius Symboli finally hung up the phone.
Having finished speaking, Sirius Symboli turned to look at Rudolph Symboli lying on the bed.
Rudolph Symboli had already completely handed over real power to her.
And now she had become like this.
Looking at Rudolph Symboli in such a state, Sirius Symboli merely sighed.
Rudolph Symboli's condition was not good, Sirius Symboli was well aware of this.
But she also couldn't be bothered to care.
However… "I need to prepare Rudolph's next things. After all, she is the face of the Symbol Family. Although the real power has been given to me, her attire and work still need to be presentable."
At this point, Sirius Symboli was silent for a few seconds, then used her finger to push aside Rudolph's forelock: "But, as for your personal life, that's up to you."
Sirius Symboli, who had stood up, picked up her phone again. She still had to ask Grandma Speed Symbol about the situation there.
Ding-a-ling.
The old-fashioned phone ringtone sounded; it was Grandma Speed Symbol's ringtone.
"Hello?"
"Grandma Speed Symbol, how is Tokai doing over there?"
"Her, you ask..."
Grandma Speed Symbol turned her head to glance at Mochizuki, who was energetically playing in the living room, before speaking again: "She's in good shape, but it's a bit dangerous. It seems she's been working constantly lately."
"If anything were to happen, it would be quite troublesome."
"Is that so? I understand."
Sirius Symboli, after saying this, was silent for a moment before continuing: "I plan to come over and visit in about a year."
"Come over, you say..."
Recalling Tokai Shizen's condition, Grandma Speed Symbol responded: "Yes, that's fine, no problem."
"Okay, I should be there during the summer vacation a year from now."
The brief exchange of words ended, and the call fell silent.
But the phone wasn't hung up.
They both knew there was still a crucial unspoken question, so neither of them ended the call.
"Do you need me to bring Rudolph?"
Long silence was followed by these words.
Listening to this, Grandma Speed Symbol pondered for a few seconds, then sighed: "If she wants to come, then let her come."
"Okay, I'll ask her later."
After discussing Rudolph, Sirius Symboli raised another question: "Regarding the Tokai Family's assets."
"...Keep them. You can give them to either Tokai Roman or Tokai Shizen. You decide."
"Understood."
The call ended, and the beeping sound reached her ears.
Putting down her phone, Grandma Speed Symbol scurried over to Tokai Mochizuki: "Mochizuki, Great-Grandma is here to play with you~"
"Grandma!"
"Yes, yes, Great-Grandma is right here."
Soon, the time gradually approached six o'clock.
Grandma Speed Symbol stood up: "What do you want to eat, Mochizuki? Grandma can make it for you."
"No!"
Mochizuki's answer didn't surprise Grandma Speed Symbol, because just like her, ever since Mochizuki had a meal made by Tokai Shizen one night when she stayed up late, she had never eaten dinner made by Grandma Speed Symbol again.
However, Mochizuki's answer wasn't bad for Grandma Speed Symbol, because she wanted to eat it too!
But, even so... "How about Great-Grandma prepares some ingredients, so Mama can have an easier time when she comes back?"
"Mmm... okay!"
"Then be careful, Mochizuki, don't get hurt."
After saying this, Grandma Speed Symbol turned and walked towards the kitchen.
There was still a very long time until Tokai Shizen returned. Although preparing ingredients in advance was a good thing, a small portion of ingredients still had to wait for Tokai Shizen's return, as the dishes were ultimately decided by Tokai Shizen.
That evening, at the hotel, Tokai Shizen returned to Grandma Speed Symbol's residence.
The door opened, but there was no customary Japanese "I'm home."
Tokai Shizen simply glanced at Grandma Speed Symbol playing with Mochizuki, then hung her cross-body bag on the back of a dining chair. "What do you want for dinner?"
"Mmm, the ingredients are all prepared. You can decide."
She placed the last block on top.
"It's built!"
She said, using a voice even a child could understand.
Watching the two of them interact, Tokai Shizen simply turned and walked towards the kitchen.
"Oh, by the way, Sirius contacted me."
After entering the kitchen, Tokai Shizen heard Grandma Speed Symbol's words.
"Is that so? What did she say?"
"She seems to be planning to come see you next year, and also..." At this point, Grandma Speed Symbol simply held Mochizuki's small hand, teaching her little by little how to sort the blocks into the same opening.
"The Tokai Family has begun to decline, selling off land and property." Saying this, Grandma Speed Symbol simultaneously taught Tokai Mochizuki to drop a round block into a square hole, and continued: "The Symboli Family and the Mejiro Family each acquired a portion. Sirius seems to intend to return it to you or Tokai Roman."
The words fell.
The sound of the spatula in the kitchen also paused for a moment.
And after a slight pause in the sound, Grandma Speed Symbol heard the sound of the spatula and Tokai Shizen's voice emerge from the kitchen together: "Just give it to Sister Roman. She probably needs it very much, after all, Teio's expenses shouldn't be low."
There was no unnaturalness, nor anything strange. It sounded as if Tokai Shizen had no thoughts about this decision.
After dropping the last triangular block through the square hole into the block bucket, Grandma Speed Symbol spoke again: "Since you've decided this, I'll send her a message when Sirius contacts me later."
Grandma Speed Symbol, having said this, stood up: "Mochizuki, be good, let's go wash our hands, then eat, okay?"
"Okay!"
Without any difference from her previous voice, Mochizuki, still too young to understand the conversation between her mother and great-grandmother, was unaware of how important the exchange between Tokai Shizen and Grandma Speed Symbol was.
However, for Mochizuki, not understanding this matter was actually a good thing.
So, listening to Grandma Speed Symbol taking Mochizuki to the restroom to wash her hands.
Tokai Shizen also didn't stop her movements, continuing to prepare dinner for the three of them.
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