Later, Kenta came into the study and found both the tutor Maya and Minjun playing happily with Thomas instead of teaching him. Realising that the lesson had turned entirely into playtime, he stepped in quickly, believing that the young master needed proper guidance and that the two of them had become far too distracted.
With a playful grin, Minjun asked whether Kenta wanted to join them.
Kenta refused immediately. He replied that he was going to prepare a Korean meal for Thomas, and his serious tone made it clear that he had no interest whatsoever in their games.
Curious, Maya asked whether Kenta had been speaking to the boss on the phone. Rather than answering, Kenta ignored the question altogether. He turned to Thomas and instructed the young master firmly to get ready, because Daiki would be picking him up at five o'clock.
Hearing that, Minjun's eyes lit up. Excitedly, he asked whether they were all going out to eat together.
Kenta corrected him quickly. He explained that he only needed to prepare Thomas, because the boy would be visiting the head of the family.
Realising he had misunderstood, Minjun became embarrassed, and his smile faded.
Kenta then picked Thomas up carefully and asked Maya Kubota to accompany them.
Thomas refused at once. He crossed his arms and insisted that he would not go anywhere without his mama.
Later that day, Thomas was still visibly upset. Although he held his father's hand tightly, his face was full of sadness. Clinging to Daiki's leg, he admitted quietly that he wanted to go home.
Seeing his son's distress, Daiki reminded him of the promise he had made. He reminded him gently that he had promised not to talk about Mama while they were there.
With tears filling his eyes, Thomas tried his best to hold them back. After wiping them away, he apologised quietly, though it was obvious that he was still heartbroken.
When they finally arrived, the entire family had gathered to meet Daiki's grandfather, Shinpei Uyama.
The elderly man greeted them with a stern expression. Clearly displeased, he scolded them for arriving late. As always, Daiki lowered his head respectfully and apologised sincerely.
"Sorry for being late, Grandpa."
As soon as Shinpei noticed Thomas, he smiled warmly and walked over to him. Delighted to see his grandson, he called him affectionately his little puppy and opened his arms for a hug.
Although Thomas still looked sad and emotionally drained, he quietly returned his grandfather's embrace. His gloomy expression, however, did not go unnoticed.
Concerned, his grandfather observed that Thomas did not seem to be feeling well, and asked gently whether he was sick. He kissed the boy's forehead carefully, and then told Daiki that if caring for Thomas ever became difficult, he should bring him over more often. After all, Thomas was his grandson too, and he would gladly raise him as if he were his own son.
Remaining calm, Daiki assured his grandfather that he understood his concern, but insisted that everything was under control.
A short while later, Thomas's uncle, Taishi Uyama, came over to greet him. Still uncomfortable, Thomas hid behind his grandfather at once and refused to go anywhere near him.
Smiling kindly, his grandfather encouraged him to greet Taishi, but Thomas shook his head shyly.
Sounding slightly offended, Taishi complained that he had waited a long time to see his nephew, and asked whether Thomas was not even going to say hello.
Daiki's men exchanged uneasy looks. They all knew that Taishi often mocked Thomas and enjoyed making cruel jokes at his expense.
Trying to ease the tension, the grandfather lifted Thomas into his arms and attempted to hand him over to Taishi. With a forced smile, Taishi invited Thomas to come to his uncle, boasting that he would treat him even better than his father did.
The moment Taishi hugged him, Thomas burst into tears. Struggling desperately to get away, he cried out for both his father and his grandfather, clearly terrified and searching for comfort.
Seeing Thomas in such distress, Daiki ordered Taishi to stop.
Overwhelmed by emotion, Thomas blurted out something he was not supposed to reveal. He cried that he wanted both his papa and his mama, because his mama always slept with him in Papa's room.
The unexpected confession stunned everyone into silence. Taishi's lips slowly curled into a knowing smile, as though he had just learned something very interesting.
Realising what he had said, Thomas became deeply embarrassed. Teasing him, Taishi remarked that he could have sworn Thomas had just called someone mama.
Noticing the boy's discomfort, Daiki stepped forward and stroked his head gently to comfort him.
Watching the exchange carefully, the grandfather asked Daiki whether what Thomas had said was true.
Without hesitation, Daiki confirmed calmly that it was.
With a sarcastic grin, Taishi remarked mockingly that he had no idea the boss had a woman, and joked that having her called mama seemed like moving a little too fast.
His comments only made the atmosphere more awkward. Growing irritated, Thomas's grandfather ordered Taishi sharply to be quiet, making it clear that he would tolerate no more teasing.
As Daiki went on comforting Thomas, his grandfather interrupted him again. He instructed Daiki to bring the child's mother to the next monthly family gathering.
Daiki hesitated and tried to object, but before he could explain himself the grandfather interrupted once more. Smiling with satisfaction, he explained that the next gathering would be held on his birthday, so there would be no business meeting, only a family celebration. Since Thomas already called her mama, he insisted that an old man deserved to meet her at least once.
Daiki said nothing. His expression was thoughtful as he considered the situation. Sensing his frustration, Taishi wisely chose not to say another word.
As everyone headed inside, Daiki began quietly working out a solution. After a moment, an idea came to him.
He glanced discreetly at one of his subordinates and gave him a firm order. He instructed Ren to contact the lady, and, within one month, to transform Minjun into a convincing woman.