I Was Reincarnated as a Stepping-Stone Character in an Eroge, and by Breaking the Heroines’ NTR Flags in Place of the Protagonist, They Ended Up Falling for Me - Chapter 41 - My Resolve and Ishibashi Genichiro
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Chapter 41 – My Resolve and Ishibashi Genichiro
“It’s been a long time since your return to the mansion, Young Master…”
The Butler who was driving said to me with deep emotion.
I am now in a limousine heading to Ishibashi’s family home. In order to save Hinano, I need the cooperation of a certain person.
That person is Ishibashi’s Grandfather, Ishibashi Genichiro.
Apparently…he has many nicknames, such as oil tycoon and wealth tycoon.
His personality was said to be easygoing, self-centered, and…quite eccentric.
“It seems that Genichiro-sama is very pleased with your recent success. He has been looking forward to seeing you.”
“Well, I hope that’s true.”
After a while, the scenery around us started to change.
Large standalone houses lined the streets. This was undoubtedly an upscale residential area.
It was a neighborhood filled with houses like Reika’s that I had visited before. The cars parked there were all foreign or luxury vehicles, and even the people passing by exuded a unique air of sophistication.
While I was looking out at the streets, thinking that this was a world that seemed like it had nothing to do with me, I arrived at a mansion with an overwhelming presence in an area lined with large single-family homes.
The large gates slid open, and the limousine drove off.
A meticulously manicured garden and an extravagant fountain came into view——it felt as if this place belonged to a completely different world.
After getting out of the car and entering the mansion, the driver guided me to a certain room.
“Oh, Tsuyoshi! It’s been ages, hasn’t it? How have you been?”
An old man wearing sunglasses, a Hawaiian shirt, and shorts said while laughing out loud.
The old man in front of me is none other than Ishibashi Genichiro, the head of the Ishibashi conglomerate family.
“What’s with that outfit…”
“I’m going to Hawaii after this! Wanna come? I’m meeting the head of a very influential family there for a surfing contest. You can join if you want.”
“N-no, I’ll pass… I came here today to ask a favor.”
“Oh… A favor? What is it?”
“It’s about Hinano…”
“About Hinano? Huh!? C-could it be… you’re having a child with Hinano?! No way… I’m finally going to have my first great grandchild!?”
“No, it’s not that.”
“What? It’s not that? How boring. Two young people living under the same roof, and nothing like that happens?”
“No, it’s not like that at all…”
Well, yesterday we…
“Hoo, that reaction… It seems my first great grandchild may not be far off after all.”
“I told you it’s not like that… I mean, why do you keep jumping to that conclusion? It’s me and Hinano we’re talking about!”
“Well, you two are childhood friends, aren’t you?”
So Hinano was serious about us being childhood friends.
“So, what favor is it?”
“It’s about Hinano’s heart.”
“Oh, that… Let me say one thing upfront. If you’re asking me to get an artificial heart, I refuse.”
“Why?”
“First of all, artificial hearts are very expensive. Since they’re hard to come by, the cost is naturally very high.”
“Is it something that even the Ishibashi family can’t get?”
“Oh no, we could get one if we really wanted to.”
Seriously? What kind of family is the Ishibashi family? It’s starting to feel a little terrifying.
“Second, after the heart is transplanted, there’s the maintenance costs as well.”
“So… It’s a matter of money?”
“Not really. Let’s say for example, you, my grandson, or my son… if it were a close family member, it would be a different story… But to me, Hinano is just one of the many hired maids. I don’t feel like going that far for a complete stranger.”
“……”
“And most importantly, what bores me is your reliance on my power to save Hinano. If you truly want to save her, figure out a solution yourself. I’ll assist you with whatever help you need for that.”
In the end, what Genichiro was really saying was that he wouldn’t help because he found it boring.
What’s with that thought process? Is he out of his mind?
“…That’s the end of this matter. How about we have dinner together after this?”
“Your words just now reassured me.”
This old man would probably dismiss any ordinary request, like lending me money for an artificial transplant, as “boring.”
That’s why I’m sure that the proposal I’m about to make would resonate with Genichiro.
“…What?”
Genichiro’s expression changed.
“From the beginning, I never wanted you to save Hinano. I intend to save Hinano myself.”
“I see. So you have a plan?”
“I’ll transplant my heart to Hinano.”
When I proposed the idea, Genichiro’s eyes widened in genuine surprise.
“F-Fufu… Fuhahahahahahaha!!”
He burst into laughter like a villain thoroughly amused.
“I see… So that’s why you want me to prepare an artificial heart. It’s for you. Am I correct?”
“Yes, that’s right. And I want you to help me with the preparations for the operation and all that.”
“As expected of my grandson… That’s a bold idea. Even I couldn’t predict that request. But… Are you prepared for the consequences? From here on out, you’ll bear significant responsibility. Think carefully.”
“I wouldn’t have made this suggestion if I wasn’t prepared. Help me, Grandpa.”
Genichiro stared into my eyes.
“…Very well. Since it’s a request from my beloved grandson, I’ll go along with it. But let me make one thing clear. Don’t expect me to prepare an artificial heart for Hinano just because you’re willing to sacrifice yourself. If you’re holding onto such dull expectations, abandon them now.”
Genichiro stared at me with a glaring, intimidating gaze.
“Yeah, I know.”
“There’s no turning back.”
“I’m already prepared.”
“Good! If that’s settled, let’s take action! Tsuyoshi! Get ready!!”
“Wait, weren’t you supposed to have a surfing match in Hawaii with some head of a prestigious family?”
“Of course I’m gonna skip that!”
“H-huh…”
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