Chapter 516: Mrs. Yuigahama Watching Her Son-in-law
As Mrs. Yuigahama was observing Hachiman, he was also aware of her presence.
Her long flaxen hair was tied up in a bun, and her reddish-brown eyes shimmered with a gentle and soft light.
She wore a light yellow high-neck wool sweater and blue skinny jeans, a simple outfit that accentuated her curvaceous figure perfectly.
Her bust was more ample than her daughter's, and from Hachiman's estimation, it was about the same size as Kotonoha's.
However, after a few glances, he quickly averted his eyes, as staring too much was inappropriate given she was his future mother-in-law.
"Excuse me, Auntie, I'm here to study with Yui. Is she back yet?"
Hearing his words, Mrs. Yuigahama snapped back to reality and stepped aside.
"Oh, I completely forgot. Please come in, Hikigaya-kun. Yui and Yukino just got back."
"Thank you for having me, Auntie."
Hachiman smiled and walked inside.
Following Mrs. Yuigahama past the entrance, he reached the living room and saw that Yui and Yukino were already reviewing their study materials at the coffee table.
"Hey, Hikki, you're here!"
Seeing Hachiman come in, Yui waved at him happily, and Yukino nodded in acknowledgment.
"Sorry to keep you waiting." Hachiman apologized with a smile.
Yui shook her head repeatedly, "Not at all, we just got back with Yukinon."
At that moment, Mrs. Yuigahama approached and greeted Hachiman.
"Please have a seat, Hikigaya-kun. I'll make you some tea."
"Auntie, really, there's no need to go to that trouble. Plain water is fine." Hachiman shook his head.
"Alright, Hikigaya-kun, make yourself comfortable. I'll get you some water."
Mrs. Yuigahama nodded and headed to the kitchen.
Hachiman sat down at the coffee table and took out his textbooks.
Soon, Mrs. Yuigahama placed a glass of water beside him.
"Here you go, Hikigaya-kun."
"Oh, thank you, Auntie." Hachiman quickly expressed his gratitude.
"No need to be so formal, 'Hikki.' Just make yourself at home." Mrs. Yuigahama laughed softly.
Uh, why are you also calling me 'Hikki'? And what do you mean by making myself at home? Are you already assuming that your daughter will marry me, Auntie?
Hearing Mrs. Yuigahama's words, Hachiman couldn't help but twitch his lips. After pouring the water, she sat on a chair and kept her eyes fixed on him, which made him feel a bit uneasy.
On the other side, Yui overheard her mother's remarks and blushed, feeling embarrassed.
"Ahhh, Mom, what are you saying?"
What does she mean by making yourself at home? I haven't married Hikki yet; it's too soon to say things like that.
Feeling slightly annoyed with her mother's casual remarks, Yui puffed up her cheeks.
"Mom, you should go take care of your own things. We need to start studying."
Upon hearing her daughter's plea, Mrs. Yuigahama gently touched her cheek, somewhat reluctantly responding, "But Mommy wants to spend more time with 'Hikki.'"
"Yui, you mention him so often, and I finally get to see him today, so I'm really curious."
"Ahhh, Mom, stop talking like that."
Caught off guard by her mom revealing this tidbit, Yui quickly, blushing furiously, tried to stop her mother from continuing.
"Mom, why don't you take Sable for a walk? I didn't have a chance to walk him this morning, so now would be a good time."
Indeed, since Hachiman had arrived, they could hear Sable whining from the balcony, likely because he hadn't had his morning run.
"Alright…okay."
Hearing this, Mrs. Yuigahama, although a bit disappointed, nodded in agreement.
"Then, I'll take Sable for a walk. I can make lunch when I get back."
With that, Mrs. Yuigahama stood up and headed towards the balcony.
Shortly after, she returned with Sable on a leash.
Upon spotting Yui, Sable excitedly tried to run toward her, only to be gently held back by Mrs. Yuigahama.
Seeing this, Yui crouched down and petted his head. "Sable, I need to study today, so let Mom take you out, okay?"
As if understanding, Sable barked twice in response.
However, hearing the dog's bark, Yukino seemed a bit tense, inching closer to Hachiman and grabbing the edge of his shirt.
Watching this, Hachiman remembered that Yukino was afraid of dogs.
Remembering this, he slightly shifted his position to stand protectively in front of Yukino.
It seemed Sable remembered his savior too. As Mrs. Yuigahama led Sable past Hachiman, the dog suddenly lay down and exposed his belly.
In the animal kingdom, showing one's belly is a sign of vulnerability and trust, and dogs are no different.
Seeing Sable in this posture, Hachiman crouched down and gently petted its belly.
Watching this interaction, Yui chuckled.
"It seems ever since you saved Sable, he's been very grateful to you, Hikki."
"That does seem to be the case," Hachiman replied with a smile.
He quickly straightened up, aware that the girl behind him was starting to tremble slightly. It would be best for Mrs. Yuigahama to take Sable out soon.
Yui then spoke, "Alright, Mom, go ahead and walk Sable."
"Yes, yes, I got it. I'm going now."
Hearing her daughter's directive, Mrs. Yuigahama nodded but cast a meaningful glance at Hachiman and Yukino before leaving.
Did she figure it out?
Noticing Mrs. Yuigahama's gaze, Hachiman felt a bit uneasy inside. However, it was a relief that she didn't say anything and calmly left the house with Sable.
Once her mother had finally left, Yui let out a sigh of relief.
"Sorry, Yukino, Hikki, my mom can be a bit quirky sometimes."
"Not at all, I actually find your mom quite charming," Hachiman replied with a smile.
"I think so too. You have a wonderful mother-daughter relationship," Yukino added, shaking her head with a hint of envy in her eyes.
Thinking of her own mother, Yukino felt a bit downhearted as it had been a long time since she'd experienced the warmth of a mother-daughter connection.
"Hehe, I'm glad you don't mind."
Hearing their words, Yui beamed with happiness.
"Alright, let's get back to studying. To get into the same university as you both, I need to work extra hard."
"Yes, let's study," Hachiman agreed.
...
When you're deeply focused on something, time tends to fly by.
While the three were engrossed in their studies, time slipped away. Soon, the sound of footsteps and Sable's barking came from the entrance, indicating Mrs. Yuigahama had returned from the walk.
Not long after, she entered the living room with Sable, carrying some ingredients that suggested she was about to prepare lunch.
"Yui, give me a moment, and I'll make lunch for you all," she said.
Hachiman saw this as a chance to earn some points with his future mother-in-law and quickly stood up. "Auntie, let me handle lunch. You should take a break."
"Eh… but Hikigaya-kun, you're a guest!" Mrs. Yuigahama hesitated, thinking it might be inappropriate for a guest to cook.
Hachiman waved off her concern with a smile. "It's no problem, Auntie. Didn't you say to make myself at home? I'm used to cooking at home, so don't worry about it."
At this point, Yui chimed in with a smile, "That's right, Mom, let Hikki make lunch. His cooking skills are amazing, and I'm sure you'll love it!"
Convinced by her daughter, Mrs. Yuigahama finally nodded. "Alright, then I'll trouble you, Hikigaya-kun. I'll just help you with prep."
Although she agreed to let Hachiman cook, Mrs. Yuigahama insisted on assisting, feeling she should contribute since she was the host.
"Great, I appreciate your help, Auntie."
Hachiman didn't refuse her offer and turned to Yukino and Yui. "You two keep reviewing; I'll go prepare the food."
"Mm-hmm, thank you," the two girls nodded appreciatively.
With that, Hachiman and Mrs. Yuigahama headed to the kitchen to prepare lunch together.
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Chapter 517: You Shouldn't Touch the Mother-in-law's Bottom
In the kitchen.
After checking the available ingredients, Hachiman began contemplating what dishes to prepare.
Just then, Mrs. Yuigahama approached him.
"Hikigaya-kun, you can wear this apron. It's one of my old ones."
"Thank you, Auntie," Hachiman said, accepting the apron.
Since she was his future mother-in-law, he couldn't very well treat her like a young girl and ask her to help him tie the apron.
Once he had the apron on, Hachiman smiled at Mrs. Yuigahama, "Could you please wash the vegetables?"
"Of course, no problem."
Mrs. Yuigahama nodded and began washing the ingredients, while Hachiman sliced the meat.
"How did you meet Yui, Hikigaya-kun?" Mrs. Yuigahama suddenly asked as she was cleaning the shrimp.
Surprised by the question, Hachiman blinked. Is she already vetting me for her daughter?
However, Hachiman was used to such situations and wasn't fazed at all.
"Actually, meeting Yui was quite a coincidence. It was during the spring break after our third year of middle school. We happened to meet while we were both exercising in the morning..."
As he spoke about his first meeting with Yui, the "clumsy girl," a smile appeared on Hachiman's lips.
Listening to his story, Mrs. Yuigahama nodded thoughtfully.
It seemed this "Hikki" genuinely liked Yui. From her experience, she knew that when someone talks about the person they like, their expressions tell you everything you need to know.
But what was the relationship between "Hikki" and "Yukino"?
Mrs. Yuigahama had also noticed that there was something special about the way Hachiman and Yukino interacted.
If a girl instinctively leans towards someone in times of danger, it shows a close relationship and signifies deep trust.
Compared to Yukino, who was as pure as a white lily, her own clumsy daughter seemed lacking. And their close friendship? How was she supposed to handle it in the future...
With these thoughts flickering in her mind, Mrs. Yuigahama shook her head.
It's true, every child has their own path, and as her mother, all she needed to do was fully support her.
"Hikigaya-kun, though I don't know what you plan for the future, I have just one request," Mrs. Yuigahama said, her expression turning serious.
"Please don't let Yui feel sad."
Hearing this, Hachiman nodded earnestly.
"Don't worry, Auntie. I promise I'll keep Yui happy for her entire life."
"Then I'll leave her in your care, Hikigaya-kun."
With these words, Mrs. Yuigahama's serious demeanor vanished, replaced by a gentle smile. She then handed over the washed ingredients.
"All finished. Today's lunch is all yours, 'Hikki.'"
With a playful wink, she displayed her lively nature, which amused Hachiman.
This lady really is quite spirited.
"Leave it to me, Auntie. I'll handle lunch," Hachiman said, taking the ingredients from her.
"Thank you for your hard work."
With nothing else to do after washing the vegetables, Mrs. Yuigahama stretched expansively.
"Mmm~~~"
Perhaps due to the weight of her ample bust, when Mrs. Yuigahama leaned back, she lost her balance slightly.
Unluckily, because of the water used for rinsing the ingredients, the floor had become slippery, causing her to lose her footing.
Seeing this, Hachiman quickly put the ingredients aside and reached out to steady her.
He intended to support her by the waist, but somehow his hand landed lower, directly on her buttocks.
And to make matters worse, his hand instinctively gave a little squeeze.
The sensation of softness coupled with elasticity flooded his mind.
Mrs. Yuigahama, not falling as she had feared, felt relieved momentarily. But then, she noticed the large hands under her.
With only the two of them in the kitchen, those hands had to be...
A blush crept across Mrs. Yuigahama's face.
Just as she was about to speak, she felt Hachiman's hand squeeze her rear slightly.
The unexpected touch sent a shiver through her, eliciting an involuntary gasp.
"Hikigaya-kun, we... we can't do this, Yui is just in the living room."
I know it's wrong, but Auntie, you need to stand up first. If I let go and you fall, then all my effort will be for nothing.
"Auntie, please stabilize yourself."
Mrs. Yuigahama realized she was still resting against Hachiman's hand.
"My apologies, I'll stand up now."
She quickly moved to stand up straight.
Once she was upright, Hachiman breathed a sigh of relief, but he wasn't sure what to say.
However, given Mrs. Yuigahama's maturity, she wasn't like a young girl who might be too shy to speak.
Taking a few deep breaths to calm her embarrassment, Mrs. Yuigahama addressed Hachiman, "That was just an accident, Hikigaya-kun. You don't need to worry about it."
"I'll leave the rest of the cooking to you, and I'll step out for now."
With that, she walked out of the kitchen.
Watching her leave, Hachiman let out a breath of relief and glanced at his hand, flexing his fingers and making a fist unconsciously.
Because Mrs. Yuigahama was wearing tight jeans, the sensation felt incredibly real and vivid.
The perfect combination of softness and elasticity lingered in his mind.
No, no, I can't keep thinking about this. She's Yui's mom, my future mother-in-law.
Pushing down the flutter of his thoughts, Hachiman focused back on preparing the meal.
About half an hour later, a delicious lunch was ready.
Since there were several people, Hachiman prepared extra dishes: Stir-fried vegetables, shredded green pepper and potatoes, stir-fried mushrooms with meat, shrimp tempura, tamagoyaki, and miso soup.
Despite the variety, these were all home-cooked dishes, so they didn't take too long to make.
Taking off the apron, Hachiman stepped out of the kitchen and called into the living room, "Auntie, Yui, Yukino, lunch is ready."
"Great~~!"
Yui responded promptly and smiled at Yukino beside her, "Yukino, let's go wash our hands together."
"Okay," Yukino nodded, agreeing without hesitation.
Soon, the table was set, and everyone gathered around after washing their hands.
"Ittadakimasu!"
After the customary pre-meal phrase, the lunch officially began.
"Mom, you have to try this. Hikki's cooking is amazing," Yui said enthusiastically to her mother once they were seated.
However, Mrs. Yuigahama seemed a bit distracted but quickly focused when she heard her daughter's words.
"Oh, alright, I'll give it a try."
She picked up a piece of shrimp tempura and placed it in her mouth.
The crispy coating crunched with a satisfying sound, revealing the plump and flavorful shrimp inside.
Enjoying the taste, Mrs. Yuigahama's eyes widened in surprise.
"Mmm… this is really delicious."
"See, I told you, Hikki's cooking skills are incredible."
Hearing her mother's praise, Yui sported a proud expression, as if she had cooked the dishes herself.
"Mm-hmm."
Mrs. Yuigahama nodded instinctively and reached for another piece.
At that moment, Mrs. Yuigahama had completely forgotten the earlier awkwardness and was entirely immersed in the delicious food.
Good times are often short-lived, and lunch soon came to an end. The three of them resumed their studies.
At four in the afternoon, Hachiman announced he was leaving.
Mrs. Yuigahama tried to persuade him to stay a bit longer. "Hikigaya-kun, are you leaving so soon?"
"Yes, Auntie, I have a younger sister at home who might have finished her exams and returned already, so I really should get going," Hachiman replied with a smile.
Hearing this, Mrs. Yuigahama didn't press further and nodded gently. "I see. Well, take care on your way home then."
When Hachiman was about to leave, Yukino intended to leave with him, but Yui stopped her.
"Yukinon, why don't you stay over at my house tonight?"
"Huh?"
"It's no big deal; I've stayed over at friends' houses before, and I have so much I want to talk to you about."
"But..."
"Mom, could you get a futon ready for Yukinon?"
"..."
Under Yui's pleading and persistence, Yukino eventually gave in and decided to stay over.
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