Warning: a hint of abuse.
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TOSHIYUKI KAKUEI
His father is a proud man with a goal to rule as Japan's prime minister. In order to do so, he built up his connections and influence in their hometown. Expanding it to neighboring cities. His first achievement was becoming Okayama's Mayor. Achieved with very little effort. Taking down his enemies left and right. His father was powerful.
His mother is a sanctimonious woman who never concedes to anyone. She has strong beliefs in her own values and judgements. Being a judge, she condemns those she knows who are wrong. All other arguments will be invalidated, since his mother knows best.
His uncle is a bumptious person. As he governs over the police, he has done many glorious things as he showed all his awards. He told stories of how through his guidance and leadership the police wouldn't be as strong as they were today. His uncle was revered.
And he was Toshiyuki Kakuei.
Born from a literal silver spoon. He learned from these three on how to live his life and how to deal with people around him.
Because wherever he went, people should know and respect him. His parents gave him the best of everything. They would sometimes bring him along to work and teach him on how to accomplish life. He grew up watching people grovel at his parents and uncle's feet. Sometimes begging, sometimes crying. All in all that was what power is, that was where he should be.
He learned that people are easy creatures to satisfy. Like getting away or making small promises or even just paying for their freedom, it's easy to make people happy.
And he strives for that.
But Toshiyuki wasn't interested in being in the public office, he didn't see the need for that type of career. There wasn't enough of a challenge in that field, especially if the upper echelon stays within the same group of people. And seeing people cry and grovel didn't seem to satisfy him as they would his parents and uncle. Maybe he just didn't do it right?
Toshiyuki was getting nowhere.
At the age of 14, his parents have been dragging him to functions to socialize, saying that it was proper manners from the son of the mayor. All the same talk and all the same sorts of people. Their circle never seems to invite new people.
Until there was a need to.
The flu season that year hit hard. It was also the same time as an outbreak of chicken pox infected a few of the schools. From a standpoint, it shouldn't have been a big problem. But the clinics and hospitals of the prefectures were demanding large quantities of drugs and equipment that can't seem to be satisfied. His father needed drugs that were cost efficient and effective, so that they could also invest in equipment that wouldn't leave much dent in their treasury.
That led to the meeting of the Uchihas.
They were a large tycoon in the medicinal world. Having innovated drugs with the least amount of side effects, being more effective, and the most affordable in supply. Basically they would rebuild present drugs and upgrade their worth. Of course, their family have also made a few discoveries themselves, but they are more well known for their effective drugs.
For his father, it was a jackpot for their finances. This means that they can cut back on medicine and allocate the money to other projects. As gratitude, his father invited the Uchiha family for their spring function.
It had been even more extravagant than before due to their special guests. Decorating a large hall that could hold a hundred people. Luxurious food catering, and even private valet service. The doors opened, finally announcing their arrival. It was the first time hearing silence from all the usual nonsense chatter.
The Uchiha family has arrived.
Everyone was in awe as the family of four entered, and everyone crowded around them immediately. Telling of praises for their work and genius genes. Some even hinted for an omiai for their children.
It wasn't a surprise since the eldest Uchiha son was of marrying age, having been the youngest to achieve an M.D. in Japan's history. While their youngest son, who was the same age as Toshiyuki, was known to become the understudy of Kakashi Hatake, a renowned Biomedical Engineer set to make a breakthrough in robotic surgery.
It was a first for Toshiyuki to see his family being at the sidelines of the spotlight. It was also the first time he saw his parents make a total fool of themselves.
They were prattling like chickens and serving them at their beck and call. As if they were dogs licking the ground the Uchihas walked on.
Beside the Uchihas, his father just looked egotistical.
Beside the Uchihas, his mother just looked priggish.
Beside the Uchihas, his uncle just looked conceited.
It was…..disgusting.
That was when he learned that being part of the government doesn't give you power. It just made you sound like you do. The one that holds power are people with money. A company tycoon has enough money to make the government grovel at their feet.
The power to make the government their own personal puppets.
It had been eye opening.
So at the age of 18, Toshiyuki confronted his family by establishing a so-called support pillar for his father's electoral campaign. It's a business that secured and assures funds for his father to become prime minister. Through this he learns the flow of money, and the value down to the single yen.
It was challenging.
It was exhilarating.
And it was frustrating.
By the time he entered college, he was making a lot of money, and with that his family's undivided attention. Dubbing him as the most promising young entrepreneur. It was also the time he found out that he was in the same college as Sasuke Uchiha, the younger son. He also noticed how there was someone constantly beside the Uchiha.
Who is she?
What is their relationship?
What makes her able to stand beside an Uchiha?
All these questions made him grow even more curious of this woman. He has seen how indifferent the Uchiha is to many people, yet she is the only one he allows to be in his space.
Why?
He found out when his father made a request. To pursue an omiai with the Hyuuga family. A family of military standing and seems to be in close relations with the Uchihas. His father ranted about the meaning and benefits of the union. All the while the picture of Hinata Hyuuga stared back at him as he recalled her with Sasuke. Toshiyuki remembered stating this fact to his father, with a business mindset it was probably a moot proposal.
His father wasn't happy.
His father made his point across to use any means necessary for this union to come into fruition. His mother stated how his success is impeding on his future, and to always listen to his elders. His uncle stated how he was just rebelling against his elders seeing how his success is actually from them. His father reinforced this by having him take out these unnecessary ego from his system.
So Toshi stopped arguing back.
Of course there were rejections. Many of them, but it was all an excuse in their eyes. A failure to achieve something so simple they said. They were getting impatient after months of rejections. So they meddled, and it was demeaning.
It was agonizing.
And in the end it was all Toshi.
A/N
Pronouncing some words
To-shi-yu-ki
Ka-ku-ei
O-mi-ai : is the Japanese word for match making.
I actually want to add more Japanese, but I remembered I had a oneshot (which was deleted) that had someone say I used too much Japanese so it was hard to read.
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