Kapitel 809: Beautiful Daughter-in-law Meets Mother-in-law?
Following Hayasaka's instructions, Shinichi quickly found his parents wandering near the teaching building.
"Is your phone out of battery?"
Under the horrified gaze of the two who said "something's not right," Shinichi blocked their way and smiled like a filial son.
"Didn't you promise to let me know when you're coming? It's not good to get lost. Shuchi'in Academy is huge. If I can't wait for you after the sports meeting, I'll have to report it to someone."
Although it took a day before a missing person could be reported, it wasn't a problem now.
Facing the half-smiling gaze of his son, Masao looked a bit embarrassed, while Kazumi placed her hand on her hip with an expression that said "I'm your mother, and I'm the boss," not feeling like she did anything wrong.
"We just wanted to stroll around the school without telling you. Do you mind? Or do you feel guilty?"
"What's wrong with being a guilty conscience thief..." Shinichi stared at his mother without saying a word. Not knowing why his mother was angry, he waved his hand as if giving up, turned around, and said:
"Okay, I'll go shopping with you after dinner. Besides, I have to attend the competition... Come with me; we've found a place to eat."
"You?" Masao asked.
"Yeah, a classmate wants to eat together with us later. Is that okay? Fumino will be there too." Shinichi explained, "Rizu and her family went to the cafeteria, but Fumino and other student council members didn't show up. Everyone wants to eat together, which will make it more lively."
"So that's it." Kazumi looking very composed, crossed her arms and nodded while contemplating.
"Other student council members... Namely, Fumino-chan, plus five other beautiful girls?"
Shinichi sighed and held his head in admiration, "I know, you're really wise."
"Don't be weird there; I got it from your teacher." Confidently acknowledging, Kazumi looked at him with sharp eyes.
"So, are you not going to invite Kirisu-sensei?"
Shinichi was stunned, "Is that necessary?"
"Isn't the teacher included in your target hunting?"
"...Even though I always feel you misunderstand something, it's too troublesome to explain, so I'll forget about it."
Shinichi took a long breath, then said sincerely:
"I hope you'll have a peaceful and friendly lunch, especially Mom. Please don't say anything unnecessary... Although I can't and don't want to control what you do, I still request a peaceful and friendly lunch."
"Hah, is this a trick?" Kazumi said displeased.
"You don't have to tell me, it's a rule for adults not to cause trouble for others... But I'll be watching carefully from the side."
Her tone suddenly became more serious.
"If I find out that you have rogue behavior like playing with a girl's feelings, come home today, and we'll have a family meeting!"
Shinichi lifted his head and straightened his chest. He looked upright and unafraid, speaking sincerely:
"Let it be. Sooner or later, it has to be said, so I might as well tell you tonight."
"..."
The shameless appearance made Asada's parents feel like they didn't know their son anymore.
This person, isn't he acting now?
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The atmosphere throughout the journey felt smooth. Shinichi led his parents back to the picnic spot under the tree. There were spacious empty chairs there, intended for their family.
Among the people gathered in a circle, there was a lunch box with a very rich contents brought by Nino.
"I'm back."
Shinichi said casually, and the five girls in front of him, including Ichika, who was on a video call, shifted their gaze at the same time and answered in unison:
"Welcome back~"
The beautiful voices gave a warm feeling of returning home.
Shinichi was too lazy to look at his parents' expressions behind him. He sat on the floor next to Miku and signaled his parents to sit in the empty chairs beside him.
"Let me introduce you first. They are my parents. They are my companions who have always helped me in the student council from the past until now."
Kazumi kicked Masao beside Shinichi, and she sat next to the high school girl, nodding to greet the others with a smile on her face.
"Hello, everyone, my illegitimate child... Ahem, my son has been taken care of by you all the time. Please forgive me if I am rude in any way."
"No, no, no..."
The girls quickly shook their heads politely.
After a brief pause for half a second, Kazumi narrowed her eyes and secretly observed everyone. Then, she placed the bento in front of her and smiled at Fumino across from her:
"Fumino-chan, long time no see. Is Rizu-chan doing well?"
"Long time no see, Aunt Kazumi," Fumino smiled and replied very naturally, "Ricchan is doing well, and she asked me to greet you."
"Oh, don't be too formal. Come and play at our house another time." Kazumi showed a satisfied expression like a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law looking at each other. As she spoke, she observed the reactions of the other girls.
The expression on the butterfly-haired girl was a bit subtle, but the bright smile on her face remained unchanged. The girl sitting next to Shinichi, unable to clearly express her emotions.
On the other side, the short-haired girl on her phone doing a video call smiled meaningfully, as if watching a show on the screen.
Are they multiples? Why do they look so similar? If she didn't see their hair, she would think they were clones...
Then, there was a plump girl next to her who felt somewhat familiar.
Kazumi shifted her gaze, and when she saw the facial expressions of the others clearly, she couldn't help but be momentarily stunned.
It was—
A hermit?
"Hm?"
Even though it was just an ordinary sight, the girl was still very aware of it. She slowly turned and spoke gently to Kazumi:
"Sorry, how can I help you?"
Like a hermit who had passed dangerous trials consisting of countless foods and had now perfected virtues and reached Taoism, the round cheeks of the girl seemed to emit a holy light, and her narrow eyes seemed able to see through all illusions.
Kazumi just smiled awkwardly and waved her hand to play along.
"No, it's nothing..."
She had already realized that this was the owner of the alluring posterior she saw when her son had to go out at night for something.
Initially, she thought there was something ambiguous between Shinichi and the other party. Moreover, their backs looked like a couple preparing for their honeymoon...
And now...
Taking in a breath of fresh air?
Itsuki tilted her head.
For some reason, the middle-aged woman in front of her... Shinichi's mother, looked at her with a gaze that suddenly became warmer and clearer. She no longer had the same surveillance as before.
Was this her own illusion?
"Alright, let's have lunch first. Lunch break time is limited."
After everyone introduced themselves, Nino, who had entered her dignified mode, sat on a cushion and suggested this with an elegant tone.
"This is a lunch box I made myself. Uncle and Aunt, please enjoy it."
"You made everything?! I thought it was bought from outside..." Kazumi opened her eyes slightly, and after being surprised, she quickly opened the lunch box in front of her.
"Ah, I also brought lunch here. Although it's not as luxurious as yours, let's share it with everyone if possible..."
"Of course, you're too kind... Wow, it looks delicious!"
"This is just homemade cooking. What are you talking about... Eh, Boston lobster? Matsutake? Caviar?"
"No, no! It's just ordinary lobster mushroom eggs, but made specially to be more luxurious..."
Seeing Nino quickly start a conversation with Shinichi's mother through her cooking skills, saying she wanted to eat but chatting more enthusiastically, Miku shrunk against Shinichi's shoulder, pouted her lips, and whispered:
"That's a lie. She's using high-quality ingredients and just pretending to be good... Shinichi, can't you see Nino's evil intentions clearly?"
Shinichi calmly took the tea and sipped it, with a very Buddhist expression.
"Um, I can see it clearly."
"Just barely." Miku pouted her cheeks with an unsatisfied expression on her face, "Seppuku!"
Ichika was sandwiched between her chest and Shinichi's arm, looking at the camera completely covered by clothing; she involuntarily moved the corner of her mouth.
Shinichi glanced at the empty chair between Itsuki and Fumino, put down his tea, and asked:
"By the way, have you contacted Yotsuba?"
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