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Because of the recent turn of events, Kazuya started his extended stay at the Kurogane Clan's estate. This surprised Kyouko and Kou who didn't know what to say when Kazuya called to inform them because they couldn't say anything too sensitive over the phone.
It wasn't just the Kouzuki side who were surprised at this sudden development, even the side that was against Shishio taking over their clan as the next successor was alarmed at the development where Tenma himself started to mentor Shishio's illegitimate child. Those who even went to see what was happening were shocked to see the head of the family grinning and looking like he enjoyed himself while conversing with the boy.