Chapter 199 – Yes, Let’s Go to the Demon City (2)

“So, I want to go to Shanghai during summer vacation.”

I immediately went to see my grandfather, who is also my nominal father, after he had returned home.

And the matter was settled without much fuss.

“…Sounds fine to me. I was just thinking it’s about time Reiko saw Shanghai for herself. That said, there are things we need to talk about beforehand, and you won’t be going until the escort arrangements are in place. Also, aside from you, everyone coming along will be an adult. Those are the conditions.”

My grandfather, who had left the military in spring and entered the House of Peers, switching from a military uniform to traditional Japanese clothing, kept talking briskly.

(The uniform made him look younger.)

While listening, I found myself thinking such pointless things, and the moment he finished speaking, I replied at