บท 126: First Promotion Of 'The Sword Saga'

Tokyo, the Ono family's house.

When Kimura Kazuki was lecturing Furuhashi Sakurakyu, Ono Nakamura was called to the soundproof room by his father.

Ono Junichi had a tall and robust physique. He wore his black hakama loosely as he sat in the center seat with his eyes shut, his breathing long and slow. Behind him was a hanging scroll with the kanji character 'Sei,' meaning silence, written in a lively and vigorous calligraphy style. A single glance at it would put one's heart at ease.

Creak——

Ono Nakamura lowered his head when he came in through the door, a tentative greeting on his lips: "Father." He looked a little scared because he would receive a scolding every time he was summoned to the soundproof room. Therefore, he was feeling sheepish as he was unsure of what his father would scold him for this time.

"Sit." Ono Junichi opened his eyes and gazed at his son. The disappointment was seeping out from his gaze.