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47.14% Life As Hikigaya Hachiman / Chapter 279: [279] Taboo

Capítulo 279: [279] Taboo

Chapter 279: Taboo

Not long after, the group arrived at a traditional Japanese building with an antique charm, reminiscent of Saeko's family dojo. The back yard featured a small open space.

Exiting the car and surveying the surroundings with bodyguards stationed at regular intervals, Hachiman raised an eyebrow.

Indeed, it seemed like there was a security detail every few steps, and the bodyguards exuded an aura of battlefield experience.

"Sorry if this startled you, Hachiman. Due to the unique nature of our family's business, we need extra security," Mrs. Hiratsuka apologized with a smile.

"No problem. I've seen scenes like this before, so no need to be surprised," Hachiman replied with a slight smile, showing no signs of fear.

He had visited the main residence of the Nakiri several times before, where the security was even more intense than here.

"Oh?"

Upon hearing his response, Mr. and Mrs. Hiratsuka exchanged a glance, both a bit surprised.

It seemed that Hachiman was not as straightforward as he appeared.

Entering the living room, everyone sat down cross-legged, and servants brought in cups of green tea.

"Hikigaya-kun, what did you want to discuss with us?" After taking a sip of tea, Mrs. Hiratsuka got straight to the point.

Upon hearing her address him by name, Hachiman raised an eyebrow.

As expected, their earlier enthusiasm towards him was deliberate, just as he anticipated. However, this aligned with his intentions as he had planned to be upfront from the beginning.

Setting down his tea cup, Hachiman stood up and bowed slightly to Shizuka's parents.

"Uncle, Aunt, first, I want to apologize to you; I deceived you."

Seeing him like this, Shizuka couldn't sit still.

"Hey, you..."

Unfortunately, before she could finish, Mrs. Hiratsuka glanced at her with a faint expression.

"Shizuka, sit down."

Although her voice was not loud, Shizuka, fearing her mother, obediently sat back down.

Seeing her sit down, Mrs. Hiratsuka nodded in satisfaction, then turned her gaze back to Hachiman.

"Hikigaya-kun, what do you mean by deceiving us?"

Hachiman was well-prepared for Mrs. Hiratsuka's attitude.

"About the fact that Shizuka and I are not a couple, I believe Auntie is aware of it, right?"

Unexpectedly, Hachiman spoke the truth. Shizuka was surprised, wanting to speak, but after Mrs. Hiratsuka gave her a stern look, she meekly remained silent.

Once again, managing to calm her daughter, Mrs. Hiratsuka looked at Hachiman and nodded calmly.

"This is only natural. After all, Shizuka is my daughter, and I know her well. I certainly don't believe she could find a boyfriend within just a month."

Hearing her mother's words, Shizuka was left feeling a bit exasperated.

"I always feel like you're looking down on me, Mom."

Glancing at her, Mrs. Hiratsuka spoke without much patience, "You spent so much time on blind dates before and couldn't find anyone you liked. Now, within a short month, you've found a boyfriend. Do you think I'm a fool?"

Shizuka had no way to refute her mother's words.

"Even if they are not boyfriend and girlfriend, Hikigaya-kun and Shizuka are quite familiar with each other. Otherwise, Shizuka wouldn't come to you to pose as her boyfriend," Mrs. Hiratsuka analyzed.

"Auntie, you're right. Shizuka and I are indeed familiar, and I genuinely like her. However, she hasn't agreed yet," Hachiman nodded.

"Hey, you brat, why are you making things up?"

Hearing him say he likes her, Shizuka's heart couldn't help but flutter.

Ignoring her daughter, Mrs. Hiratsuka continued to look at Hachiman. "So, why hasn't Shizuka agreed all this time?"

"As I mentioned before, it's because of the age difference between us," Hachiman sighed.

"Age? If it's just a few years apart, I don't think it should be a hindrance."

Although she didn't believe in their romantic relationship, Mrs. Hiratsuka still had no suspicion about Hachiman's university student identity.

"Because it's not just about age, but also about our identities."

"Identities?"

"Yes, actually, Shizu is my homeroom teacher." Hachiman raised his head, looking directly at Mr. and Mrs. Hiratsuka.

"Uncle, Aunt, let's get to know each other again. My name is Hikigaya Hachiman, a second-year student at Sobu High School."

As his words settled in, the entire room fell silent. Shizuka was equally stunned and couldn't find words to speak. Taking a deep breath, Mrs. Hiratsuka spoke with a serious tone, "Hikigaya-kun, are you implying that you are a high school student, and Shizuka is your current homeroom teacher?"

"That's right." Hachiman nodded.

"Nonsense!"

An angry expression swept across Mrs. Hiratsuka's face. Startled by her mother's anger, Shizuka quickly tried to calm the situation.

"Mom, don't be angry. I know I was wrong."

"Oh, Shizuka, Shizuka, you've disappointed me. As a teacher, you've fallen for your own student." Mrs. Hiratsuka shook her head in disappointment.

As a mother, she could see a hint of affection from her daughter towards Hachiman, making it difficult for her to accept. In Japan society, a teacher-student romance is considered taboo. Reality is not as romantic as portrayed in TV dramas or anime; such relationships are generally not tolerated by society.

Seeing Mrs. Hiratsuka's angry expression, Hachiman quickly spoke, "Aunt, please listen to me. My feelings for Shizu are genuine."

Upon hearing his words, Shizuka's heart was deeply moved.

"Hachiman, you..."

However, Mrs. Hiratsuka didn't acknowledge Hachiman's words.

"Hikigaya-kun, it's impossible between you and Shizuka. You're too young, and your understanding of love is still too shallow. When you grow up a bit, you'll realize that your current thoughts are wrong."

Unfortunately, Hachiman wasn't the type to give up easily. He continued with a serious expression, "No, I don't think my feelings are wrong. My affection for Shizu comes from the depths of my heart. It's the kind of love that wants to step into the marriage hall together."

"Please, Uncle, Aunt, entrust Shizu to me."

With that, he bowed at a ninety-degree angle.

Seeing him like this, Mrs. Hiratsuka's expression softened, and there was a hint of reminiscence in her eyes.

She thought of her past self. When Mr. Hiratsuka came to propose to her, her parents vehemently refused because he was just a small-time troublemaker without a proper job.

No parents would entrust their daughter to such a person.

However, Mrs. Hiratsuka believed that he would make something of himself and that they genuinely loved each other. After numerous pleas, her parents finally decided to give them a chance.

As it turned out, Mrs. Hiratsuka didn't misjudge him. To gain their approval, Mr. Hiratsuka worked hard, eventually building the influential Hiratsuka Group spanning Chiba and Tokyo.


Capítulo 280: [280] Shizuka's Identity

Chapter 280: Shizuka's Identity

Watching Hachiman's ninety-degree bow, Mrs. Hiratsuka felt a bit emotional.

However, before she could say anything, Mr. Hiratsuka, who was beside her, spoke first.

"Hikigaya-kun, you should be the youngest Swordsmaster who won at last year's Kendo Inter-High School Championship Tournament, right?"

Having some knowledge of Kendo himself, he found Hachiman's name familiar from the beginning. Now he finally recalled.

Hikigaya Hachiman, isn't he the youngest swordsmaster who shook the Japan Kendo world a year ago?

He was hailed as the most likely genius to become a Sword Saint in Japan in nearly a hundred years.

"Yes, that's me." Hachiman stood up straight, nodding.

"Eh, a Swordsmaster?"

Hearing this, Mrs. Hiratsuka's face showed a surprised expression.

Although she had not practiced Kendo herself, due to her husband's influence, she had some understanding of Kendo. Naturally, she understood the weight behind the title "Swordsmaster."

That's someone positioned at the pinnacle of the Japan Kendo world.

It's surprising that Hikigaya-kun achieved such accomplishments at such a young age.

Thinking back to what Shizuka mentioned about his achievements in light novels and cooking, perhaps...

However, at this moment, Mr. Hiratsuka interrupted her thoughts.

"Hikigaya-kun, do you genuinely like our daughter Shizuka?"

"Yes, Uncle, I sincerely do." Hachiman nodded earnestly.

Mr. Hiratsuka turned his gaze to Shizuka. "So, Shizuka, what's your opinion of Hikigaya-kun?"

"Oh, Dad, I..." Unexpectedly, her father threw the question to her, and Shizuka was momentarily flustered.

What does she think of Hachiman?

Disliking him? Well, not really.

If we talk about liking, there is indeed a slight attraction, but considering their age...

"I don't dislike this kid." In the end, Shizuka didn't go against her true feelings, giving an ambiguous response.

Seeing her reaction, Mr. Hiratsuka nodded.

As a father, he understood his daughter quite well. Shizuka had always been straightforward since childhood. If she liked someone, she liked them; if she disliked them, she disliked them.

Since Shizuka said she didn't dislike Hachiman, it indicated there was some liking in her heart. It's just that, due to age and their respective identities, she couldn't express it openly.

Once he confirmed his daughter's feelings, the next steps would be easier.

Being a father meant overcoming obstacles for his daughter. As the leader of the prominent Hiratsuka Group spanning Chiba and Tokyo, he didn't need to leverage his daughter to enhance his influence. Therefore, the criteria for a son-in-law were more lenient – as long as his daughter liked him.

Even so, not everyone could become his son-in-law. The next step would depend on whether this Hikigaya-kun was qualified.

With a firm decision in mind, Mr. Hiratsuka spoke seriously, "Hikigaya-kun, I can give you a chance regarding you and Shizuka."

Unexpectedly, he said this, and surprise appeared on Shizuka's face.

"Dad, what are you doing?"

Seeing his daughter's reaction, Mr. Hiratsuka smiled faintly.

"Shizuka, you're my daughter. I know you. In your heart, there's actually some liking for this Hikigaya-kun, isn't there?"

"Uh."

Hearing her dad's words, Shizuka choked a bit. Indeed, in the depths of her heart, there was a tiny bit of affection for Hachiman. She dared to guarantee it was just a "tiny bit."

At this moment, Mrs. Hiratsuka also spoke up.

"Honey, but Shizuka and Hikigaya-kun's age and identities..."

"Age is not a problem. As for identity, it's even easier. Hikigaya-kun will graduate from high school in two years, so there won't be a conflict with Shizuka's role as a teacher. As long as their relationship isn't discovered by others in these two years, it's fine."

Looking at his wife, Mr. Hiratsuka's face revealed a hint of nostalgia.

"Kanae, do you remember our past? There was a difference in our identities too, but now aren't we quite happy?"

Hearing his words, Mrs. Hiratsuka couldn't help but reminisce.

Initially, Mr. Hiratsuka was just an unemployed hoodlum, and although her family wasn't some prestigious clan, her parents were intellectuals. They wouldn't allow their daughter to be with an unemployed hoodlum. However, through Mr. Hiratsuka's persistent efforts, they eventually came together, and their life had been happy ever since.

Except for their daughter Shizuka, who wasn't very reassuring.

Thinking of this, Mrs. Hiratsuka couldn't help but give her daughter a disapproving look.

"Mom, why are you looking at me like that?"

Shizuka was puzzled by her mom's gaze.

Mrs. Hiratsuka didn't respond to her daughter's implication; instead, she turned her gaze to Mr. Hiratsuka.

"I understand, dear. So, let's go with your decision."

Mr. Hiratsuka nodded, looking seriously at Hachiman.

"Hikigaya-kun, allow me to introduce myself. I'm Hiratsuka Shizuo, the current leader of the Hiratsuka Group."

"The Hiratsuka Group is a yakuza organization that spans Chiba and Tokyo."

As he spoke, a dignified aura emanated from Hiratsuka Shizuo.

Unfortunately, Hachiman wasn't naturally affected. However, upon hearing this, he raised an eyebrow.

He didn't expect it to be a yakuza organization. Did this mean that Shizuka was a yakuza princess?

In Japan, the yakuza were legal organizations, and in societal evaluations, many people had a somewhat positive view of them. They engaged in legal businesses, and some yakuza headquarters even displayed large signs prohibiting child labor, drug trafficking, and littering of cigarette butts.

Although they collected protection fees, businesses that paid these fees would genuinely receive help in times of trouble. The yakuza could even assist the government in "settling" problems, such as disrupting strikes or protests organized by labor unions, protecting commercial activities from interference by other factions, and more.

Some large companies also had intricate connections with the yakuza.

He didn't expect Shizuka to have such an identity. But a yakuza princess turned teacher was quite unexpected...

Thinking about this, Hachiman cast a somewhat peculiar glance at Shizuka.

"What are you looking at? Don't believe it?"

Sensing Hachiman's gaze, Shizuka shot him a fierce glare.

Unperturbed, Hachiman redirected his attention to Shizuo.

"I wonder what Uncle means by giving me an opportunity."

"Of course, we need to assess your overall qualifications," Shizuo smiled.

"I've heard from Hikigaya-kun that you're currently a light novel author. I'm curious about your current annual income."

Regardless of the context, money was an unavoidable topic.

"Fear not, Uncle. Although I'm not making a fortune right now, with light novel royalties, manga adaptation rights, and anime adaptation rights, I can still earn several billion yen in pure income each year."


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