"How could I drink cola! Wearing this outfit today means no food," Minamoto Tamako tightened her waist, looking slimmer and daintier: "At most, I'll moisten my lips with some tea, wetting my throat."
Fushimi Roku felt it was a bit too formal, they weren't going to a wedding or an engagement, just meeting with the elders.
But Minamoto Tamako didn't see it that way. Having received the education of a proper young lady, she knew that in such formal social settings, not wearing attire that matches one's status could easily lead to being looked down upon.
"Don't underestimate clothing, it's a woman's armor!" Minamoto Tamako said.
Fushimi Roku understood this principle too; as the saying goes, people rely on clothes as horses rely on saddles. Whenever you need something from someone, you must dress decently and hold your ground... Even for bosses who don't like cars, they'll buy a couple of luxury cars for business receptions as a facade.
