Chapter 7

**EN Date:**
January 31, 2023 (Volume Release)
April 23, 2023 (KMANGA Release)

## Chapter Chronology

**"Stay the First and Threaten with a Smile"** (拳で殴らず笑顔で脅す, *Ken De Nagarazu Egao De Odosu*) serves as the seventh chapter in the *Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii* manga series, a work written and illustrated by Konishi Asuka. It is also featured as the fourth chapter within the second volume of the series.

## Summary

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While attending to the plants, Yoshino received a letter-sized envelope from both her grandfather and Kirishima. Kirishima had sent an apology letter to Renji for keeping Yoshino out late at night, and they now had a response from it. Yoshino suggested that a simple phone call could have resolved the matter, but Kirishima believed it was crucial to apologize in person, a perspective Yoshino found weird. Along with Kirishima's letter, Yoshino's package contained photos of her father, as she could only bring one during her move to Tokyo. During their discussion about the photos, Kirishima noted Yoshino's dissimilarity to her father, revealing he had been snooping around quite a bit.

Yoshino went on to depict her father as exceptionally ordinary based on what she had heard. He had average grades, lacked athleticism, and struggled in physical education. Despite being part of the volleyball club, he rarely played and spent most of his time on the team bench. Despite growing up in a yakuza household, he held a dislike for yakuza, leading to frequent arguments with her grandfather. After high school, he promptly left home, got married, and eventually passed away in a traffic accident before Yoshino was born. Yoshino, assuming that growing up normal in a yakuza household, similar to her father, was possible, found her assumption shattered by Kirishima's unconventional life, although Kirishima considered his life pretty normal.

Despite her father's death before her birth, Yoshino never felt the absence, as she's been surrounded by supportive male figures who became father and brother-like figures to her. The realization of her father's death, stemming from a traffic accident, took time for her grandfather to fully grasp.

Interrupting the conversation, Kirishima conveyed that Renji would be arriving in Tokyo in two days, information that Yoshino was unaware of. Her grandfather had been unable to inform her about this, as he wouldn't have the time to see her during his Tokyo visit, primarily due to attending a Gouyuu League meeting.

Amidst a Gouyuu League assembly at a restaurant, Reishi Ebine, the Director of Gouyuu League and President of Katabami Clan, expressed gratitude to the gathered individuals. Particularly acknowledging Renji Somei, an aide to the Lieutenant Officer of Kirigaya House, who had traveled a considerable distance to join the gathering. Addressing the challenging situation arising from increased measures against their people, Ebine highlighted the collective efforts of the attendees in uniting their communities and steadfastly upholding their way of life.

In the face of prevailing chaos and mounting pressure from authorities, Ebine conveyed optimism that the gathered leaders, representing both the East and the West, would contribute their wisdom for the prosperity of their shared way of life. Encouraging an open exchange of ideas during their meeting. He expressed the hope that each of them would feel unrestrained in expressing their thoughts. The gathering then concluded the introduction with a toast.

Inamori explained to Yoshino that the Kanto Gouyuu League is a gathering for gangs in eastern Japan. They meet four times a year for dinner, where the highest-ranking members of each group attend. It's similar to political leaders holding summits. Kirishima mentioned that previously, only gangs from the Kanto region were allowed. However, the Kirigaya House from Kansai, led by Renji Somei, has newly joined the league. Renji Somei serves as the lieutenant aide of the Kirigaya House, which is the leading group of the Somei House. Apart from the Tokusa House, under the Miyama Family, there are also the Katabami, Tsuwabuki, and Himetorando'o gangs. Now, with the addition of the Kirigaya House, Yoshino is unaware of this development, prompting Tachibana, who has just arrived at the area where Yoshino, Kirishima, and Inamori are resting, to suggest that she doesn't need to know or involve herself, similar to the recent Akaza Enterprise matter involving her and Kirishima.

Kirishima was reminded of Yoshino mentioning her father's albums, recalling that their boss, Gaku, also possesses old photos mainly with Renji, Yoshino's grandfather. When Yoshino saw Gaku's younger pictures, she was surprised to see that Kirishima closely resembles Gaku if he styles his hair similarly to Gaku's younger days. Inamori also shared that he initially mistook Kirishima for Gaku in those images.

Kirishima indicated that Gaku and Renji were not just acquainted; presumed that they must have been very close. Gaku disliked cameras, so those ten photos, featuring Renji in all of them, from Gaku's younger days are the only ones they have. Yoshino suggested that her grandfather likely initiated taking those photos, as Renji loves taking pictures everytime, even during his holidays or skiing trips with friends. This indicates that Gaku must have been close enough to Renji to tolerate being photographed, as Tachibana noted.

One of the pictures also includes Hishiba Akime, the managing director of the Ryuzetsu Family. Both the Miyama Family and the Ryuzetsu are part of the Tokusa Clan, which Gaku and Hishiba represent in the Kanto Gouyuu League. Upon seeing the picture featuring Renji, Gaku, and Hishiba, they couldn't help but be amazed that these three, who were close friends in their younger days, have become prominent figures in large yakuza groups.

At the restaurant hosting the Kanto Gouyuu League, Renji noticed Gaku smoking in the designated area and decided to join him for a conversation. He initiated the discussion, exchanged greetings, and inquired about Gaku's tolerance for alcohol, to which Gaku mentioned that the sake was nearly making him sleepy. Renji remarked that Gaku wasn't fond of drinking but had a liking for sweets, offering him brown sugar candy from the napkins provided at the station. Despite Renji grabbing two candies to share, Gaku declined the offer.

During their conversation, Hishiba arrived and exchanged greetings with Renji and Gaku. Renji affectionately referred to Hishiba as "Akishiba," a blend of his first and last names, while adjusting his suit for him. Their conversation was cut short when Hishiba's assistant signaled that his transportation had arrived, indicating it was time for both Hishiba and Gaku to depart. As they left, Renji was approached by Ranzou Suga, the Chief of Staff of the Himetorano'o Clan, who invited him for a drink.

In Kyoto. A man smoking while engaged in a conversation with Yoshino on the phone. They're discussing an album that the man was supposed to send to Yoshino but didn't. She mentioned having all her albums on a shelf in Osaka before moving to Tokyo and believes he might have overlooked it as it's a smaller one. Yoshino asked about his location, and the man mentioned he's close to the university. She then asked for him to check her room next time he's in Osaka to find the missing album and send it to her, to which he agreed.

## Quick References

### Chapter Notes

* **Yoshino's Father:** Yoshino's depiction of her father as an ordinary person despite growing up in a yakuza household. Her father's departure from home after high school and subsequent death in a traffic accident before her birth.
* **Gouyuu League Assembly:** Details about the Kanto Gouyuu League, a gathering for gangs in eastern Japan, their periodic meetings, and the addition of Kirigaya House. Ebine's speech emphasizing unity among gang leaders against increasing pressure from authorities. Introduction of key gang leaders like Renji Somei, Gaku, Hishiba Akime, and others, showcasing their prominent roles and past connections.

### Characters in Order of Appearance

**Kirishima Miyama**
**Yoshino Somei**
**Renji Somei**
**Ranzou Suga**Debut
**Shou Asebi**Debut
**Katsuto Keyaki**Debut
**Gaku Miyama**
**Hishiba Akime**Debut
**Reishi Ebine**Debut
**Souta Inamori**
**Aoi Tachibana**
**Shouma Toriashi**1st Appearance