“This is a nice place,” Yuunosuke said, looking around. This had been a home of a mid-ranking beaurcrat from the Shogunate days whose famliy was based in Kyoto; Tamesaburou had helped them retain the family properties after the old patriach died, and in thanks, gave us an excellent deal on the rental of this house. It’s too big for me, but it’s private and in a quiet part of town, near the new Ueno Park developments.
Between the income generated by the money and other holdings left for me by my mother and grandmother – well, my spinsterhood should be comfortable. If I’m careful… I suppose I have a long life ahead of me. It’s hard to think too far out.
I’m still amazed that I’m here. It had taken me years to get Tamebo to agree. Of -course- I had to live under his protection, as he’s the head of the family.