Agung let out a long, wheezing sigh that made his round belly bounce. He looked at Shioriko, Maki, and the others, waving a hand as if trying to swat away the invisible cloud of linguistic confusion.
"Listen up," Agung said, his voice dropping into a more serious, 'Grandmaster Panda' tone. "I know the pronunciation of my name has been giving your Japanese tongues a cramp for three years. 'A-gu-ngu' is a mouthful, I get it. So, let's make this easier for the household."
He leaned back, looking thoughtful.
"Just call me either **Ryou** or **Akira**. I've decided to use my old pen name, **Suzaku Ryou**, or the name I used back in my peak Otaku era, **Ryousuke Akira**. It's easier to shout when you're angry at me, and it fits the 'Japanese Reincarnation' vibe better, don't you think?"
He then turned his gaze toward Shioriko's phone, which was still buzzing with Kasumin's high-pitched demands.
"And Shiorin," he added, giving Shioriko a pointed look, "tell Setsu and the others with her to cut the drama at the station. No pink taxis, no hijacking, and no 'Grand Entrances.' We're on a schedule. We're just waiting for the word from Mari. Once she, Dia, and Yoshiko arrive with the rest of the children, we move to the old Uranohoshi building together. I want the whole 'Dynasty' to walk through those gates at the same time."
### **The "Panda" Identity Update**
| Preferred Names | Origin | Context |
|---|---|---|
| **Ryou** | Suzaku Ryou | His legendary old pen name. |
| **Akira** | Ryousuke Akira | His classic "Otaku Era" Japanese alias. |
| **The Target** | "Agung" | **BANNED** (To prevent further tongue cramps). |
Shioriko nodded, her fingers flying across the screen of the "Panda Dynasty" group chat.
> **SHIORIKO:** *Attention. The Master has spoken. His name is now officially **Ryou** or **Akira**. Also, Nana-san, Kasumi-san, stop the drama immediately. We are waiting for the Mari-san contingent. We move as one unit. If you cause a scene at Mishima, Akira-san might 'forget' to manifest the luxury wing of your rooms.*
The chat went silent for exactly three seconds before a flurry of "Understood!" and "Ryou-sama!" stickers flooded the screen.
Suddenly, the roar of a high-end Italian engine echoed through the quiet streets of Uchiura. Mari's sports car, followed by the Kurosawa and Tsushima family vehicles, pulled into the Takami Ryokan driveway.
Mari stepped out, her hair windblown and her eyes flashing with triumph. She held up a set of ancient-looking iron keys.
"The 'Shiny' negotiations are complete!" Mari shouted, beaming at the group. "Uranohoshi is ours! And I brought the rest of the troops!"
Behind her, the Kurosawa "Gems" and the Tsushima "Demons" tumbled out of the cars, their faces sticky with *Bubur Ayam* but their eyes wide with excitement.
Agung—now **Akira**—stood up and tightened his Mikan apron. The 14 kids were all here. The 14 mothers were gathered. And the 5 Tokyo mothers were 15 minutes away in a shuttle.
"Alright," Akira grinned, his round face glowing with magical energy. "Load the luggage. We're going to the hill. It's time for the Panda to build a Manor."