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Kapitel 499: [499] A Sense of Déjà Vu for the Family of Three

Chapter 499: A Sense of Déjà Vu for the Family of Three

At first, when Hachiman saw the middle-aged woman suddenly walk in, he was momentarily stunned. Then, he quickly recognized her in his mind and blurted out instinctively.

"Mom?!"

That's right—the middle-aged woman was none other than Hachiman and Komachi's mother, Mrs. Hikigaya.

Hearing Hachiman's surprised shout, the drowsy girls, who were still half-asleep, were also taken aback.

Hachiman's mom... doesn't that mean...

Realizing this, the girls immediately became alert. With a swift motion, they scrambled out of their blankets and hurriedly greeted Mrs. Hikigaya.

"Auntie, hello, it's nice to meet you..."

However, Mrs. Hikigaya didn't quite know how to react to the flurry of greetings.

She had just returned home, only to find the living room full of sleeping girls, and her son looking like he had just woken up as well.

Is this how young people behave these days? It can't be, right? Knowing her son's personality, it seemed unlikely he'd do something like this.

These girls are probably Komachi's friends, she thought.

As she remained silent, the girls didn't dare speak either, making the atmosphere awkward.

Finally, it was Komachi who broke the ice.

"Mom, you're back from work?"

Hearing her daughter's voice, Mrs. Hikigaya snapped out of her thoughts.

"Ah, yes, my work ended early. But Komachi, what's going on here…?"

Noticing the mess in the living room, Komachi scratched her cheek awkwardly.

"Hehe, yesterday was Christmas, so we had a little party. It got late, so these sisters stayed over for the night."

After understanding the situation, Mrs. Hikigaya nodded. "Oh, I see."

But seeing the nervous expressions on the girls' faces, she still felt a bit puzzled.

"So, are they all your friends, Komachi?"

Mrs. Hikigaya instinctively assumed the girls were Komachi's friends, as it seemed more plausible than them being associated with her introverted son.

But Komachi shook her head and flashed a bright smile.

"Nope, these sisters are Onii-chan's... friends."

When it came to describing the relationship between the girls and Hachiman, Komachi hesitated. She knew that the girls all liked her Onii-chan, and he liked them too, but he still hadn't made it clear who he would choose.

Uh, is he planning to choose all of them?

Komachi suddenly recalled something she had always treated as a joke. But now, thinking about it—could her Onii-chan have been serious?

"Eh? All of them are Hachiman's friends?"

Hearing this, Mrs. Hikigaya was so shocked that she took a few steps back.

She never expected her son, who had never had any friends growing up, to suddenly have so many—and they were all girls! Could it be...?

"Hey, Mom, what do you mean by that?"

Seeing his mother's astonished reaction, Hachiman felt a bit annoyed. Why couldn't he have friends?

But then he realized that since he had transmigrated here, he hadn't really interacted much with his mother. Even last year during New Year's, his parents hadn't come back. They had only spoken to him and Komachi a few times through video calls.

Well, mostly they talked to Komachi, anyway.

Noticing that his mother was ignoring the girls' greetings, Hachiman spoke up calmly, "Also, they're greeting you. It's a bit rude to just stand there without responding."

"Come on, Hikki, that's rude to Auntie," Yui quietly reminded him from the side.

Hachiman shrugged nonchalantly, "It's fine, Yui."

Hikki… Yui…

Hearing the way they addressed each other, Mrs. Hikigaya's eyes lit up.

Could this girl be her son's girlfriend?!

With that thought, Mrs. Hikigaya began to carefully examine Yui from head to toe.

Noticing the gaze, Yui started to feel a bit shy and fidgeted nervously.

"Auntie, is something wrong with me?"

Did she do something to upset Hikki's mother?

Hearing the girl's question, Mrs. Hikigaya snapped out of her thoughts and quickly greeted the girls.

"Hello, everyone. I'm Rie Hikigaya, Hachiman and Komachi's mother. It's nice to meet you all."

Seeing her respond, the girls hurriedly returned the greeting.

"Alright, alright. Now that you're back, Mom, I'll make your breakfast too," Hachiman said, waving his hand as he headed to the bathroom to freshen up.

It didn't take long for Hachiman to finish washing up and head into the kitchen.

Seeing him about to cook, Mrs. Hikigaya looked a bit curious. "Son, are you really going to cook?"

"Of course. Unless you want to cook, Mom?" Hachiman shrugged.

Mrs. Hikigaya quickly shook her head. "No way. I just got off a plane; I'm exhausted."

"Then just relax on the sofa," Hachiman nodded calmly, then addressed the girls.

"You all should go freshen up too. Breakfast will be ready soon."

"Okay~"

The girls nodded and took turns heading to the bathroom.

As they left the living room, the girls who remained directed their attention to Hachiman's mother. She was an important figure, after all, and it was crucial to make a good impression.

Soon, the girls gathered around Mrs. Hikigaya, casually engaging her in conversation, hoping to leave a positive impression.

At that moment, Saeko Busujima approached Mrs. Hikigaya from behind.

"Auntie, would you like me to massage your shoulders?"

She had noticed earlier that Mrs. Hikigaya occasionally massaged her own shoulders, a clear sign that they were sore.

Saeko had undergone what was called "bride training," where learning how to relax and massage a tired husband was an essential part of the process.

"Ah, really? Are you sure?" Mrs. Hikigaya felt a bit embarrassed since Saeko was technically a guest.

"It's no problem at all. You're our elder, and it's only right to help you out," Saeko replied with a smile.

"Well, alright, thank you. That would be wonderful."

Hearing this, Mrs. Hikigaya didn't refuse. Her shoulders were indeed sore, and if someone was willing to help, she wasn't about to say no.

Seeing her accept, Saeko wasted no time and began massaging her shoulders.

As she enjoyed the massage, a look of contentment spread across Mrs. Hikigaya's face. It was clear that Saeko's technique was very soothing.

There's no denying that, when it came to the qualities of a perfect wife and mother, Saeko was undoubtedly one of the top contenders among the girls.

Seeing Saeko's actions, the other girls couldn't help but silently curse their own miscalculation.

They had been so focused on chatting that they hadn't thought of offering a massage.

Hachiman, on the other hand, noticed what was happening but didn't intervene.

Maybe Hachiman could be indifferent toward his parents in this life, but when it came to the girls, things were different.

After all, when they marry into the family in the future, they would naturally want the blessings of their in-laws. Building a good relationship now was an essential step.

As the girls took turns freshening up, they also took turns cozying up to Mrs. Hikigaya.

Mrs. Hikigaya wasn't naive. She quickly noticed that all the girls were gathering around her, warmly engaging her in conversation. Something was definitely up.

Could it be that all these girls have feelings for my son, that idiot?

She considered this absurd possibility.

Although she wanted to dismiss the idea, she couldn't think of any other explanation. After all, this was their first time meeting, and their enthusiasm seemed a bit too much.

Since when did her foolish son become so popular?

Glancing at Hachiman cooking in the kitchen, Mrs. Hikigaya couldn't help but wonder what had happened during the two years she had been away.

Just then, a small figure came rushing out of the bathroom.

"Yah, I'm hungry!"

Kawasaki Keika dashed into the kitchen and wrapped her arms around Hachiman's waist.

Following closely behind was her older sister, Saki Kawasaki.

"Keika, don't run around like that; it's rude."

"It's fine, Saki," Hachiman reassured her with a smile, then picked up a small piece of tamagoyaki and fed it to Keika, who was still clinging to his waist.

"Is it good, Keika?"

"Mm-hmm, it's delicious," Keika nodded enthusiastically.

Saki gave a resigned smile. "Hachiman, you're really spoiling her."

"Haha, what's the harm?" Hachiman replied, gently ruffling Keika's hair, smiling as well.

Watching the interaction between the three, Mrs. Hikigaya's eyes sparkled with delight.

This scene felt so much like a family of three.

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Kapitel 500: [500] The Harmonious Hikigaya Family

Chapter 500: The Harmonious Hikigaya Family

Watching the "parent-child interaction" in the kitchen, Mrs. Hikigaya couldn't help but feel delighted.

She thought this girl might make a good girlfriend for her son.

This scene didn't escape the attention of the other girls, either.

While most of them could take it in stride, Yumiko wasn't pleased at all. She already had a bit of a rivalry with Saki Kawasaki, and now seeing her use her younger sister to get closer to Hachiman only made her more annoyed.

Noticing the girls' gazes, Hachiman paused his actions.

"Alright, Saki, you should take Keika back to the living room. It's safer there."

Hearing this, Saki nodded and led her sister out of the kitchen.

Once the two sisters left, Hachiman resumed preparing breakfast.

Meanwhile, in the living room, the girls were secretly competing with each other, trying to win the most favor from Mrs. Hikigaya.

No matter how intense their competition was, Hachiman kept his focus on making breakfast.

Before long, breakfast was ready.

Tamagoyaki, grilled mackerel, miso soup... all simple home-cooked dishes. As for the main course, it was, of course, rice—a staple that never changed.

Due to the climate in Japan, fresh rice is available year-round, making it the most common staple food.

With breakfast ready, Hachiman called for the girls to help out, "Breakfast is ready. Come over and give me a hand."

Upon hearing this, the girls eagerly stood up, each wanting to show their domestic skills in front of Mrs. Hikigaya.

But while everyone else was trying to impress their potential future mother-in-law, one girl took a different approach.

Yukino walked over to Hachiman with a towel in hand. "You worked hard making breakfast."

As she spoke, she used the towel to gently wipe his face.

This was a rare treat.

Naturally, Hachiman didn't refuse and quietly enjoyed Yukino's attention.

Seeing this, Mrs. Hikigaya nodded approvingly.

Not bad, she thought. Knowing how to care for someone is a good quality for a wife.

However, as she looked Yukino up and down, she slightly furrowed her brow.

This girl... she's a bit flat...

.......

"Itadakimasu!"

Everyone gathered around, enjoying the breakfast together.

Mrs. Hikigaya took the opportunity to learn more about the girls, and she was quite surprised by what she found out—especially about Erina and Alice. She could hardly believe that her gloomy son had managed to connect with such important people.

Komachi also took the chance to brag to her mother about some of Hachiman's remarkable achievements.

Of course, she left out the whole "hero" part.

But even so, just hearing about her son's accomplishments was enough to make Mrs. Hikigaya drop her chopsticks in shock.

Kendo, writing novels, cooking…

When did her foolish son become so talented?

Now, Mrs. Hikigaya finally understood why so many girls were attracted to Hachiman.

Not only that, but in her absence, Hachiman had managed the household so well, keeping everything in perfect order.

In comparison, she felt she had been somewhat neglectful as a parent.

These thoughts left Mrs. Hikigaya feeling a bit downhearted.

"Haha, Mom, you don't have to worry about it," Hachiman said with a smile, as if sensing the guilt in her heart, trying to comfort her.

While he didn't feel particularly close to his parents in this life, he didn't harbor any ill will towards them either. After all, even though they were always busy with work, they still made sure to send him living expenses on time.

Although, Hachiman didn't really care much about the money itself.

"Honestly, compared to when you and Dad are home, I actually feel more comfortable when you're not around. I can do whatever I want."

"And with a sister and a house to myself, plus absent parents—doesn't that sound like the perfect setup for a light novel protagonist?"

Although she knew her son was trying to comfort her, Mrs. Hikigaya still felt a bit irritated. She delivered a swift karate chop to his head.

Hachiman could have dodged the chop, but he chose not to.

Well, he thought, let's just call this a parental perk.

After all, there's an old saying: even in old age, being scolded by your parents is a blessing.

While Hachiman wasn't old yet, combining the years from both of his lives, he wasn't exactly young either.

And since he had already been reincarnated, his previous life really was something to leave behind. He decided to take this chop as a sign that he was finally integrating into this family.

Even though he willingly took the hit, Hachiman still had something to say.

"Hey, Mom, what's with the sudden hit? It's embarrassing in front of everyone."

"Embarrassing? You're my son, and I'll hit you if I want to." With that, Mrs. Hikigaya swung at him again.

But this time, Hachiman wasn't just going to stand there. He swiftly dodged out of the way.

Letting you hit me once was already giving you a lot of face, but there's no way I'm letting you get me twice.

"Still trying to hit me? Don't I get any respect? If you keep this up, I'm really going to get mad."

"Tch, you're just a brat. What respect do you deserve?" Mrs. Hikigaya scoffed.

Though she said that, she still lowered her hand. After all, with so many girls around, it was important to let Hachiman save some face.

Seeing the playful interaction between mother and son, the girls couldn't help but laugh, especially Komachi.

It had been a long time since their home felt this lively.

This feeling… it's really nice...

...

After breakfast, everyone had free time.

Once the bedding in the living room was tidied up, the girls began to head back home, as they had already been out for a full day.

With their departure, the Hikigaya household returned to its usual calm.

In the living room, Komachi started chatting with their mom. The two had always been close.

Through their conversation, Hachiman learned that Mrs. Hikigaya was only back for a short break and would soon return to work.

Although Hachiman had considered suggesting that his parents retire—after all, he wasn't short on money and could easily fund a world tour for them—Mrs. Hikigaya declined the idea.

As his parents, she insisted, they couldn't just spend their son's money so casually, especially since they were still capable of working and weren't at an age where retirement was necessary.

After some more casual conversation, Hachiman went back to his room to write, and Mrs. Hikigaya headed to her room to rest after her tiring flight.

The day passed quietly.

Time moved forward, and after Christmas, New Year's Day was just around the corner.

When it comes to New Year's in Japan, you can't ignore the tradition of Hatsumode—the first shrine visit of the year.

Komachi would soon face her high school entrance exams, and a New Year shrine visit had become a crucial part of preparing for the big test.

After doing everything else she could to prepare, all that was left was to pray to the gods—whether they would actually listen or not was another matter.

Of course, relying solely on shrine visits without studying is nothing more than wishful thinking.

Komachi wasn't like that. She had been working hard throughout her entire third year of middle school to ensure she could get into Sobu High. The shrine visit was just for peace of mind.

Actually, it wasn't just Komachi—Hachiman could benefit from a visit too. He would soon be entering his third year of high school, and the pressure of university entrance exams was looming.

Not that Hachiman needed much help in that department. With his grades, he had nothing to worry about.

If you were to rank his performance, Hachiman was indisputably at the top of his year, even outperforming Yukino. After all, his maxed-out [Learning] skill wasn't just for show.

But to accompany Komachi, Hachiman decided to go anyway. Besides, if he remembered correctly, Yukino and the others were likely to be there as well.

"Onii-chan, let's go to the shrine!"

Komachi's voice interrupted his thoughts, and Hachiman glanced at the clock on the wall.

It was already 9 AM—early enough to go and return quickly.

"Let's go."

Hachiman nodded, and the siblings headed out together.

They took the train and soon arrived at the nearest shrine.

As expected, the shrine was packed with people eager to make their New Year's prayers.

As soon as they arrived, Komachi started looking around, seemingly searching for someone.

It didn't take long before she spotted her targets and dashed off into the crowd.

"Wow, Happy New Year, Yukino-nee, Yui-nee!"

As soon as Komachi's voice reached him, Hachiman heard a familiar response nearby.

"Happy New Year."

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