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I officially took over my grandfather's firm over the weekend. It went smoothly due to the months upon months of preparation. I have no doubts of my abilities to maintain current levels of productivity until I have graduated. Though, I would like to increase it by 5% over the next two years. I've put my father in charge of European and both American operations while I take on the rest since it is a smaller market and will be easier to manage while I focus on my studies. Of course, nothing will be released without my approval.

I am contemplating working on "The Picture of Dorian Gray" next. Though, I don't know what language to use. The manuscript that has been sent to me is from 1944, though I'm still looking for both the 1890 magazine publication and the 1891 bound format. I suppose I shall see what the next batch of materials brings me.

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Ryoma, perhaps it would be in your best interest to be nicer to your butler. Granted, he seems to be rather abrasive, but he has a big mouth and I do not wish for your rise in rank to be affected. Also, for the time being, spending more time in your rooms would also be beneficial to getting you into Luna quicker.

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...right. I'll stay out of your hair.

Is your intention to stay in Ombra for the remainder of your years here?

Of course not. I thought you knew that.

I thought I did. As of late, your actions speak otherwise.

I am not adverse to spending time with you, but not at the expense of you getting where you say you want to go.

As of late, you've been ignoring me. I was doing a whole lot better when you spent time with me.

I have not been ignoring you. I don't expect you to understand fully how important and serious this transition has been.

I don't expect you to care enough to explain it to simple people like me.

Perhaps if you did not act like a petulant, clingy child who pouts whenever they don't get what they want, then maybe I would have explained it to you.

Sorry, I didn't know you thought so highly of me. Like I said, I'll stay out of your hair from now on.

And I'll still surpass you, while I'm at it.

If that is what you want, fine.

I'd like to see you try.

I thought it was pretty damn clear what I want.

You'll see me more than try, if you care enough to look.

You can't everything you want all the time, Echizen. That is not how life works.

As for now you are still a faint blip on my radar when it comes to stars.

Even if I can't have it, don't be telling me what I want and don't want.

Sorry, I didn't realize I had to earn your love. Doesn't change the fact that I'm still going to beat you, though.

Right now you cannot have me. That I can tell you.

I never said you did. Do not place false accusations in my words. You will not beat me. The only thing you will come close to achieving is equality.

I never needed you, anyway.

And I will beat you. Just sucks that I'm gonna have to get close enough to pass you.

I never said you did.

I'm sure that I'll be gone by the time you get remotely close.

You only wish.

You'll be gone before you ever get remotely close to catching back up to me. I'm sure you'll be glad never to see me again, though.

I am not the type to want someone who would rather be dependent on me than stand on their own two feet.

I sincerely doubt you can get 17 stars in 2 years.

I've never been dependent on anyone, only made the mistake of loving a patronizing jackass.

Doubt all you want, I'll still beat you.

You can remedy the latter part any time you wish.

Bring it on, Echizen.

Done, since I know it's what you want. Now leave me the fuck alone.

You don't have to tell me.

Congratulations Tezuka-kun :)

Aa, thank you, Yukimura.

I have no doubt that you will fulfill your duties extremely well.

I'll cook you dinner sometime this week to celebrate.

I feel the same.

That is very gracious. Thank you.

Rightly so.

It is nothing. I look forward to it :)

As do I.

I'm afraid I find it difficult to ignore a Wilde text when it's mentioned. Dorian Gray is a pet of mine and so I would suggest French as my unofficial two cents. I'm sure the author would have rather liked it.

I admit it is one of my favorites. French does seem rather fitting. Should I complete it, would you like a copy?

A brilliant exploration of the darkest recesses of one's mind, and a most... hypnotising protagonist. And I would most certainly love a copy.

Quite an accurate summary of which I cannot find anything to add. Aa, very good.

That's a compliment, Tezuka, and as I said, it happens to be one of my favourites.

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