Rewrite Our Love? Too Late

Now an official ally of Laplace, Hinatsuru Akina, head of the Hinatsuru family, made a sincere and well-timed proposal.

"President Yukima," she began, eyes sharp beneath her calm expression, "have you ever been in contact with the person in charge of Hyakubami Daily?"

Yukima Azuma paused, then shook his head slowly.

Beside him, Yukinoshita Yukino, who had been observing quietly, finally spoke.

"I attempted contact," she said in a composed voice, "but the conversation didn’t proceed smoothly. Their terms were... unfavorable."

There was a heavy pause. Everyone present understood what was left unsaid.

Right now, the top priority for Laplace wasn’t immediate revenue—it was credibility and reputation. In business, especially in its early stages, recognition often outweighed pure profit. Fame was fuel. And the surest accelerant to that fame?

Promotion.

While online platforms had rapidly become dominant, traditional media still retained an aura of authority, especially in older, more conservative industries—like furniture. To the average consumer, an endorsement from a respected legacy publication could outweigh even the flashiest social media campaign.

And among all the traditional outlets, one name stood out:

Hyakubami Daily.