[Ch.57] A Stubborn Fire

As Kiyomori and Hanabi argued over which name Ryu would take, Panzram turned to look at Ryu who was watching with a smile that was not quite a smile.

Panzram ordered in a calm, yet irritated voice, "Explain what is going on."

Ryu's smile disappeared as he shook his head, "To be honest, I do not quite understand either. I could not sleep or stay in the room, so I went on a walk on that night. While I was out, I found her bleeding so I carried her to the doctors. I paid for her treatment and left."

Hanabi turned to Ryu, "Darling! Tell him you will take the Hi family name!"

Kiyomori shouted at Ryu as well, "No! Tell her she will be taking the Taira family name!"

Ryu sighed in exasperation and held up his hands innocently, "I'm not taking anyone's name, and neither is she. Can you two calm down for a moment?"

Kiyomori and Hanabi: "NO!"

Ryu ignored their outburst and bowed to Hanabi, "Terribly sorry, but I won't be marrying you."