Chapter 427 – Summering on the Shonan Coast

During the summer vacation, we moved from Atami to Kugenuma on the Shonan coast.

We occasionally visited the villa in Kugenuma during the summer, but there had recently been talk of whether it was time to give it up. Ever since the private railway began operating, Kugenuma had been developing into a suburban residential area rather than a district for summer villas.

Besides, we had a magnificent villa in Zushi, on the opposite side of Kamakura. However, Yoshiko-san, the wife of my great uncle Zenkichi and my great aunt, had practically taken up permanent residence there.

Great Uncle Zenkichi had started living at the main Ootori residence, but I still occupied the main building, while other members of the family lived in the old and annex buildings. Apparently, he found it uncomfortable to live there.

I also liked the villa in Kugenuma. Therefore,