Chapter 97: Sanada's Coming-of-Age Party

  After leaving the tennis court, Yafeng went to Ginza. Today happened to be Shinoda Genichiro's birthday, and as his sister, Yafeng naturally had to prepare a thoughtful gift. After selecting a gift in Ginza, Yafeng returned to the Shinoda residence, and after lunch, she headed back to Kanagawa alone.

  Because this time is Sanada's 18th birthday, the traditional Japanese coming-of-age day, as the heir of the Sanada family, Sanada's birthday this time naturally cannot be perfunctory. As the little princess of the Sanada family, the mysterious Yagiri to the outside world, she also needs to return home early to help Sanada Kazuko and Sanada Yoshiko prepare for the dinner party tonight.

  When they arrived at the Sanada residence, preparations were almost complete. As soon as they got home, Yafū was taken by Yumiko to a room upstairs to get dressed up, after all this time she would truly be facing everyone who had dealings with the Sanada family as Princess Yukimura of the Sanada family.

  And this time, Yafeng is Sanada's partner, so they prepared a set of moon-white kimono with pink cherry blossom patterns for Yafeng, and then tied up Yafeng's hair into a bun, completely creating a gentle and elegant ladylike image.

  Yafeng felt a bit uncomfortable and pulled at the kimono on her body, saying to Yoshiko: "Yoshiko-san, do you have to dress up like this?"

  "Today, Yafeng officially faces everyone as the true princess of the Sanada family, so she should have a demeanor that matches her title."

  "Alright, if that's how it is, then there's no choice. I'll just have to put up with the discomfort."

  Yoshiko gently patted Yasukaze's head with a smile and said, "You look very pretty today, and it's just one night, so bear with it, okay?"

  Yahiko nodded reluctantly and after a while asked: "And what about Kyōtarō?"

  "Genichiro is currently at the dojo and should be back soon. He's also wearing traditional Japanese clothing today, so Yafeng needs to cooperate well with Genichiro today."

  "Alright, alright, I know. If possible, I hope we can find a suitable sister-in-law for Kyōichirō today."

  Yoshiko smiled wryly and gently pushed Akane's forehead with her hand, saying: "You silly girl, think about yourself too. You're 15 this year, and next year you'll be of marriageable age. If possible, bring a boyfriend back to show us."

  Yasaka heard the words and immediately thought of Niji, but at this time it seems that she still can't talk to Yumiko about it. After all, she hasn't discussed this matter with Tetsuya yet, so she should clarify things with him first before mentioning Niji's situation.

  "By the way, I heard from Soichiro earlier that he was going to arrange a meeting for you and Yafeng at home. I wonder how it went? Was there a young man who caught your eye?"

  Yafeng's face turned red, a young man after her own heart? It's really a bit messy now, let's deal with it later and talk to Yumiko about it. Yumiko naturally didn't miss Yafeng's blush, she thought Yafeng had met the young man at the meeting but hadn't figured out how to tell her family yet, so she didn't ask further. After all, a girl needs to leave some room for herself and can't be pushed too hard.

  Finally, the time for the evening banquet arrived, and the guests from all directions had filled up the courtyard of the Sanada residence. Yafeng waited until Sanada changed his clothes before going downstairs with him to appear at the banquet.

  A girl in a pale moon-white kimono, gentle and elegant, and a boy in a dark blue kimono, cold and stern, caught everyone's attention as soon as they entered the courtyard.

  Sanada Genzō looked at his grandchildren with great pride and cleared his throat to address the guests, "Thank you all for taking time out of your busy schedules to attend my grandson Sanada Gentarō's coming-of-age ceremony. From today on, Gentarō will begin learning about the affairs of the Sanada family, and I hope that in the future, each of you will be able to offer guidance and support to him."

  Sanada walked to Sanada's old master's side with Yafeng after Sanada's old master finished speaking, and bowed 90 degrees to the guests, saying: "I hope that in the future, you will be able to teach me more, uncles and elders."

  All the guests were speaking politely, but their eyes kept sizing up the next head of the Sanada family. After all, Mr. Sanada's words today directly announced that this young man who had just come of age was the next head of the thousand-year-old Sanada clan. Seeing the youth's maturity and determination beyond his years, everyone began to believe in his abilities.

  "Of course, I have one more person to introduce to you all," said the old master of the Toda family with a slight smile as he looked at Yafu, then turned to the guests below and said: "This is my second son, Shinobu's daughter, and also the princess of the Toda family, Toda Yafu."

  "Junior Masuda Kaze has met all the uncles and elders." Kaze bowed deeply to the guests below, saying politely.

  Many people were already full of curiosity about the little princess Yagi of the Takeda family, who had only heard her name but not seen her. Today, seeing Mr. Takeda's grand introduction, it can be seen that she holds a high position in the Takeda family. And today, upon meeting this Yagi, she is indeed a gentle and elegant young lady from a good family. Therefore, many masters of aristocratic families below the stage had the idea of introducing their own children to her.

  After stepping down, Ya Fung and Shinada walked towards where the members of Rikkai's tennis club were.

  "Today's Yafeng is really beautiful." said Kōmura with a smile.

  Ya Feng gave him a disdainful look and said, "Jing Shi Gege, do you think I'd believe it if you said I'm beautiful?"

  Upon hearing this, the other members of the Ryōzanpaku tennis club couldn't help but stifle a laugh, but due to the strong aura emanating from their captain, they could only try their best to hold it in.

  "Haha, is that so? Yafeng's expression really doesn't match this outfit at all, does it, Genichirou?"

  Sanada's face turned black as he glared at Yafeng and said: "Too lax, Yafeng, double the sword training this week."

  Her face fell immediately, and indeed, it's better to provoke anyone than to provoke the powerful goddess.

  "Yafeng sister, just now when you and Shinden were on stage, those aristocratic family heads all had shining eyes, it seems that the threshold of Shinden's house will soon be trampled by people seeking marriage, right, partner?" Ren Wang said with a slanted gaze and slightly raised corner of his mouth.

  Yūshū didn't answer and just pushed his glasses up which hadn't slid down at all.

  "Hey, isn't Yafeng already decided to be with that Takeda from Seigaku? Are those people going to come and steal Yafeng away?" Marui asked in puzzlement.

  Those people don't know, Wen Tai.

  Koumura laughed brightly but his refined demeanor clearly sensed his schadenfreude.

  "Jing City brother." Yafeng called out discontentedly.

  "Sorry, sorry." said Yukimura with no hint of remorse.

  Yahiko glared at him with an unsatisfied look, then turned to Tanda with a pleading gaze, but our usually upright Deputy Minister Tanda surprisingly ignored his sister's pitiful (?) eyes.

  However, some things seem not to be so simple. At this time, on the other side, Mr. Sanada was surrounded by a group of people asking various questions about Shinichi Sanada and Masayuki Sanada. In response, Mr. Sanada, with an attitude of "one less thing is better than one more thing", told those busybodies: "Our family's Masayuki is currently getting to know Kunitaka Handa's son."

  Everyone was shocked by the words, and even the young men who were playing on this side were surprised. They did not expect that Old Man Masuda would reveal the engagement intention of Yafeng and Tetsuya so soon. After all, saying such things in this occasion is almost equivalent to determining Yafeng's future partner.

  And Tezuka Kunimitsu, seeing the inquiring eyes of everyone looking at him for confirmation, felt a sense of satisfaction. Ah, indeed, it's better to take the initiative. He nodded slightly and said: "Ah, yes, our Kokuryuu Kagami and Masamune Date are indeed in a relationship."

  It seems that everyone has already determined the relationship between Yukie of the Sanada family and the future heir of the Takeda family, and they can't help but feel a little sigh in their hearts. Such a good daughter-in-law candidate was snatched away by someone else first.

  And the young man on this side also started to laugh when he heard it, while Yafeng looked at Niji with a apologetic expression, who seemed unchanged but was actually in a very bad mood.

  After feeling Yafeng's gaze, she smiled slightly at her, indicating that she understood. After all, she and Yafeng had only confirmed their relationship for a day, and it was normal that she hadn't had time to tell the Sanada family yet. However, it was really annoying that her girlfriend was being called someone else's fiancée.

  Koumura and Yanagi naturally didn't miss the exchange of gazes between Yafuu and Niji, only to see them glance at each other, then one scribbling something quickly with his pen, the other raising the corner of his mouth, narrowing his eyes as he calculated something.