312 Father-in-law approval?

　　Late at night, in a certain town.

　　The limousine was moving at top speed, and a man was sitting on a leather sofa chair.

　　The man's legs intertwined, his toes and he looked straight ahead.

　　"Ebata, did the information come?"

　　The old man who was the driver immediately answered in his usual voice.

　　"The first half of the itinerary on the first day went very smoothly, with a profitable rate of over 90%. The activities held by Ojou-sama are also very unique. Specific information and photos have been emailed."

　　Nakano Maruo nodded, gesturing for him to continue.

　　"After Asada Shinichi had various activities with Ojou-sama in the morning, he and Nino Ojou-sama had the same group barbecue in the afternoon. The atmosphere between the two of them was very pleasant, and the meat was grilled for him by Nino Ojou-sama."

　　"Oh?" The eyebrows rose slightly, and Maruo's expression remained the same, only the temperature dropped by 0.5 degrees.

　　At the same time, Ebata narrated everything that happened afterwards in one breath.

　　"In the afternoon, Asakawa-kun helped build a bonfire with Yotsuba Ojou-sama, and lent him a tracksuit, which he returned overnight."

　　The temperature drops one degree.

　　"After disappearing for a while, until the bonfire was lit, Asada-kun prepared all the pre-ceremonial matters with Ojou-sama. Everyone is very serious, I confirmed the video, and it has been sent to the email."

　　The temperature rises.

　　"The buffet started, and Asada-kun chatted with Nino Ojou-sama in front of the bonfire for a few minutes. The atmosphere is great. After speaking, Nino Ojou-sama left alone. During that period, the two of them enjoyed the same plate of fruit on the same bamboo stick."

　　The temperature drops.

　　"There was no contact between the two parties during the folk dance, and Asada-kun also left during the free dance, so all five Ojou-sama declined all invitations to dance."

　　...After hesitating for a while, the temperature still rose.

　　Ebata tightened his clothes, and turned on the air conditioner in the car. Looking at the dim night view outside the windshield, he spoke slowly.

　　"After that, when Yotsuba Ojou-sama and Asada-kun were adding wood to the bonfire, the bonfire suddenly collapsed. Yotsuba Ojou-sama was unable to react in time, and the stick fell on her..."

　　Maruo looked emotionlessly in the rearview mirror, his eyes narrowed slightly, the temperature dropped by three degrees.

　　Ebata then added: "Fortunately, Asada-kun reacted in time and saved Yotsuba Ojou-sama. Both of them just rolled on the ground. Yotsuba Ojou-sama wasn't injured at all, and Asada-kun was slightly scratched, but nothing serious."

　　Maruo was silent for a moment, then said indifferently: "Ebata, this is not your style of speech."

　　"Hehehe." Ebata turned the steering wheel with a smile, pretending not to hear, and continued, "The point is after the bonfire collapsed, Asada-kun seemed to say something, and the panicked Ojou-sama quickly calmed down. Out series of amazing acts…"

　　Afterwards, he tells Maruo everything about Yotsuba being surrounded by hundreds of people, Miku overcoming her fear in front of people, Nino working with her to control the field, and Ichika's precise control of lighting effects.

　　At the same time, Ebata adjusted the air conditioning temperature again.

　　"Good."

　　Maruo nodded, although his face was still expressionless, but the chill that pierced his bones had completely disappeared, there was even a trace of comfort like an old father in his calm eyes.

　　"Activities like that can indeed improve them. Grades aside, I can't ignore accomplishments and talent in this field…"

　　Ebata waited for him to finish speaking before continuing.

　　"After the disaster prevention speech given jointly by Miku Ojou-sama and Nino Ojou-sama, there was a fireworks display that was beyond everyone's expectations and was not part of the schedule of events."

　　"The specific situation, our spy is not very clear, he also heard about it from other students..."

　　"But the only thing he can be sure of is that these fireworks were prepared by Asada-kun with the utmost effort for Ojou-sama. After the bonfire, he returned to his room and fell asleep exhausted from the perfect ending."

　　Maruo frowned slightly.

　　"The exact words?"

　　"There's still more to it than that."

　　"...There is no other source of information, so just trust him." Maruo closed his eyes, pondered for a moment, then asked again, "Do you have any photos?"

　　"Yes." As expected, Ebata turned on the tablet computer placed at the side, and an image was presented.

　　He passed the tablet to the back, and smiled.

　　"Master, I don't know if it is luck or misfortune to meet such a person."

　　Maruo looked at the photos on the tablet.

　　The lens is covered by leaves, five clusters of fireworks of various shapes and colors bloom, illuminating the entire night sky. Although the picture quality is not very good, the glaring brilliance is not reduced by half.

　　After comparing which set of fireworks represented which quintuplets one by one, he placed the tablet beside him, rapped his knuckles on his knees, and fell silent completely.

　　"...And after that?"

　　"The next day, the relationship between Ojou-sama and Asada-kun got a little better. It's so boring to watch… That's what the classmate said."

　　"Huh..."

　　Maruo closed his eyes again.

　　Several minutes passed.

　　"Ebata, when you pay Uesugi-kun, give him the cell phone with the highest resolution."

　　He opened his eyes and ordered so.

　　"Yes." Ebata nodded and then asked hesitantly, "Then... About Asada-kun..."

　　Maruo answered lightly.

　　"I've said it before, I won't interfere with their lives, let alone care about a 17 year old boy who has nothing to do with me."

　　There was no emotion in his tone, and he looked out the window.

　　It was rare for him to talk much.

　　"If existence is 'right' for my daughter, then it doesn't matter if they get along, this is also their right and freedom."

　　Ebata couldn't help frowning: "With all due respect, the five Ojou-samas are probably all..."

　　"If it's the right choice."

　　Maruo emphasized again.

　　"Only when wrong results are produced does daddy need to get on stage… And before that, if he and either of them want to have a healthy teenage relationship, then let them do it, just like jungle school this time."

　　"The more winding experiences they have, the more proud they can be of themselves."

　　"My daughter can't be a flower in a greenhouse."

　　Ebata fell silent while holding the steering wheel.

　　(Master, I remember that you didn't think so before...)

　　For the sake of temperature, Ebata didn't laugh at the end, and didn't say this sentence.

　　Maruo didn't notice, and kept looking at the scenery passing outside the window.

　　"Then let me see how far you will take them, Asada Shinichi..."