Chapter 496 - WORRIES AND DREAMS (2/2)
”You can just directly call me by name.” Taiki placed the empty cup on the table.
Daiki paused for a moment. This quiet man looked younger than him, but they were technically in the same generation. It was not a problem.
”Alright, Taiki. What do you do? I have not heard much about Kaito's mother or your family.” He said.
”My family does not live in Japan, so it is not strange to be unaware of our history. I am a lawyer.” Taiki responded.
”What kind of law do you practise?” Daiki continued as a maid served Taiki more tea.
”I have done a little bit of everything. But I specialise in political law.” He replied.
”Oh, that is interesting. I have not heard of this practice area. I primarily deal with commercial lawyers.” Daiki rubbed his chin. ”What does the field entail?”
”Nothing interesting.” Taiki savoured his tea. ”It encompasses a lot of government-related legal issues like election, voting rights, legislative procedures and constitutional laws. It is quite boring in theory and practice.”
”Isn't everything?” Daiki laughed loudly. ”What drew you to such a unique field?”
Taiki's eyes became a little unfocussed as he looked back to his life, twenty years ago. He had been so naïve at the time, thinking he could change the world. He studied day and night, hoping that something would change.
”I wanted to build a country with freedom and happiness at the time. I wanted to eliminate the gaps that allow humans to prey on each other.” He finally said.
Daiki was amused by the answer, but he did not take the words too seriously.
”Did you manage to do it?” He humoured the younger man.
”No. I realised that changing the world would mean changing the hearts of the people, and that is an impossible task. In an ideal world, people would understand and embrace the spirit of the law. But people only think about the letter of the law and how they can manipulate it to their benefit.” Taiki sighed.
The mood in the room declined to a minimum following these depressing words from Uncle Taiki.
”You are a fun guy to bring to parties, aren't you, Uncle Taiki?” Akira said with a chuckle after a long moment.
Daiki also laughed, dispelling the tense atmosphere. ”You are an interesting one, Taiki. You are nothing like that b*stard from the Takahashi family. I hope you can get along with the two children. If you have any trouble, you can come to find me.”
Taiki nodded in acceptance while Sayaka tried to minimise her presence when the 'b*stard from the Takahashi family' was mentioned. However, Akira was not going to let it go. She had moved on from her issue with her mother, but she would not allow her to take advantage of her father.
”Speaking of which, mother. What are your plans once the divorce is finalised?” She asked with a smile.