The Preparation

While Zhao Yao was thinking of the next day's wedding in Kappei Hattori's room, he heard footsteps outside the door. Kaede Hattori was standing and shouted, "Kappei, why haven't you tried on your wedding suit? Hanzo said you have been hiding in your room for a week. What are you up to?"

Kappei Hattori shouted while lying on the floor, "Don't bother me. I have my own life and do not need you to meddle in my affairs."

Kaede Hattori looked forlorn. His brother was not like this before.

As an esteemed Japanese clan, the Hattori family had strict teachings about the patriarchy. His brother's insolence led Kaede Hattori to kick open the door and rush in. He looked sternly at Kappei Hattori who was lying on the floor. "This is preposterous. Is this how you talk to your elder?"

He suddenly noticed Mr. Yamada and bowed his head in embarrassment. "Mr. Yamada, you are here too?"