CH671: Marriage Duel

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CH671: Marriage Duel

**Flashback**

<I'm honoured by your proposal, but I'll have to decline.>

Miyako's voice stood out in the silent living room.

The four leading members of the Assou Family allowed to enter the Hanzo home couldn't believe Miyako turned down Tsunayoshi's offer.

The man in question took a moment to process the rejection. With a sad smile he asked,

<Can you tell me why? Is it because of what happened yesterday?>

<No. > Miyako shook her head. <It's unfortunate but my heart belongs to another.>

Tsunayoshi nodded with a forlorn smile. He didn't seem surprised by Miyako's reply.

<Hiroshi Izumi is truly a lucky man. I wonder... if had approached you those years ago when first realised my feelings, would be the one to occupy your heart right now? After all, five reach before he appeared.>

Miyako frowned.

Understanding what she was thinking, Tsunayoshi quickly added,