Girls Und Panzer - The Missing Heir

Kuromorimine Arc: Chapter 67 - Sacred Secrets

[Japan Senshado Federation Meeting - The Next Morning]

(Shiho, Chiyo and Mai were attending the emergency meeting of the Japanese Senshado Federation regarding the events that happened during the Semi-Finals)

"WHAT THE HELL DO YOU MEAN YOU CAN'T STOP THE TOURNAMENT!?" Shiho shouted

"We can't..we're already in the second round of the semi-finals and stopping right now would have a big impact on the sponsors.." Yamato Himura said

"Are you really saying that Himura-san? Somebody just died! A tank crew was seriously injured and is currently in the hospital right now!" Mai said

"And this isn't just a random person that died! It's Kuromorimine's Tank Maintenance Chief and Nishizumi Gero's foster father!" Chiyo shouted

"I understand that this person is very close to you, but the board has already made the decision and I can't do anything about it.." Yamato Himura added

"Understand?! How can you understand what it means to lose someone?! You heartless bastards..do you not feel anything for the children?!" Shiho shouted

"A long time ago in the past I lost my wife and child in a traffic accident because I wasn't there to be the one driving..the same kind of heartless bastards forced me to go to work even though it was my day off so for your information, yes I do understand them Nishizumi-san.." Yamato Himura said

(The situation was getting worse as the arguments occurred. Shiho gave a look to Mai to confirm if what he was saying is true and Mai nodded in response)

"So those in favor of continuing the 64th National Senshado Tournament please raise your hands.." Yamato Himura said

(One by one the members of the board raised their hands. The only ones that didn't raise their hands were Shiho, Chiyo, Mai, Kodama, and Tsuji Renta. They were obviously outvoted and there was nothing else they could do)

"Kodama-san and Tsuji-san? What is the meaning of this?" Yamato Himura asked

"Calm down..even if I didn't raise my hand you'd still win the votes..I'm just showing how I also do not agree with how things are decided.." Kodama said

"If I may add something since there is already a clear winner?" Renta Tsuji said

"What is it?" Yamato Himura asked

"I'd like to strongly suggest that we give the students an opportunity to properly mourn the dead..and to give the dead a proper burial..we owe them that much..don't you agree? I'm sure you were given that opportunity when you lost your family weren't you?" Renta Tsuji said

(After hearing the suggestion the whole room went quiet because they were surprised that Renta Tsuji was the one that gave the suggestion. Yamato Himura after having a stare down with Renta Tsuji gave his answer)

"Very well..we will have the second round of the semi finals in two weeks from now just as planned..then after the semi-finals it will be two weeks instead of one before the finals..that would be a month of extension..that's the best we could give..do you accept?" Yamato Himura said

(Shiho, Chiyo, and Mai talked for a little bit after hearing the offer and gave their answer)

"We accept the offer.." Chiyo stated

"This meeting is now dismissed!" Kodama said

(One by one the members were leaving the room and Renta Tsuji was about to leave as well but he was called out by Chiyo)

"Renta-san.." Chiyo said

"What can I do for you Shimada-san?" Renta Tsuji asked

"Thank you for suggesting the extension..it wasn't what we had hoped for but it would give them a chance to mourn even if just for a bit.." Mai said