Chapter 99 - Hiiragi’s Mother — Part 2 (2/2)

Was that… something that continued from now?

“You’re fighting with your mother?”

“Yeah… that’s how it is.”

“Last time, when you came back, it was really unusual.”

“For me as well… I thought after becoming an adult and learning some more common sense, I would properly have a conversation with mother, but she forced me into that marriage interview…”

As she was about to continue on to say something a knock came from the door. Once Natsumi-chan told them that they could come in, the maid from the entrance came in.

“The madam has returned. What will you do?”

…Thinking that it was about time, I ended up getting nervous. However, Hiiragi-chan had a stronger reaction than me. I don’t have an impression of her mother as a scary person, but maybe it had something to do some trauma from the house arrest, or maybe it’s because they are in the middle of a fight.

“Thank you. Let mother know that she should wait for us in the reception room.”

“Understood.”

The maid steps back and closed the door.

I’ll first be introduced as Natsumi-chan’s friend, and if Hiiragi-chan’s present, then there will be various complications. That’s what Nastumi-chan decided.

Having the unenergetic Hiiragi-chan wait here for a bit, the two of us left the room.

“Are they really on such terrible terms?”

“For Haru-chan, it’s not that it’s bad. It’s just that she was super opposed to everything Haru-chan is doing. Secretly getting a teacher’s license to become independent, teaching at a school, living alone… that’s all I know. ”

As a result of that, Hiiragi-chan ended up fulfilling her own wishes. Since there isn’t a reason for her to work, it’s not like I don’t understand the reason for opposition. But still, I don’t think it’s right to remain on bad terms like this.

If this is left unattended, Hiiragi-chan will continue to carry this burden in the future and end up marrying without her parent’s consent at the end of the day. With that, it would be the same as elopement.

Once we arrived at the reception room, I sat down next to Nastumi-chan on the sofa. It really felt like a rich reception room. The sofa felt nice, and the walls were decorated with priceless looking paintings.

A maid soon opened the door, and then Hiiragi Mama came in.

I stood up and bowed.

“Thank you for allowing me to intrude today. My name is Sanada Seiji.”

My business persona was on full throttle. This was something that a normal high schooler would be incapable of doing.

“Thank you for being so polite. Are you the friend that Natsumi was talking about?”

“Yes. We were able to meet on chance, and today, I was invited to visit.”

“That’s right.”

She was a friendly-looking person, and her face had a similar atmosphere to Natsumi-chan, blended with the fluffy feeling of Hiiragi-chan.

Yeah. She really does seem like the mother of the two sisters. She seemed to be in her mid 40’s and was covered from head to toe in elegant apparel.

Hiiragi Mama, wearing Japanese clothing, sat across from us. Being urged to sit down, I also took a seat.

“It isn’t a friend from school, right?”

“Yes. A friend from outside of school.”

“Boyfriend?”

When she was asked in such a teasing manner, Natsumi-chan shook her head.

“T-that’s not it! Sanada-san just has a friendly relationship with me, having meals together or drinking tea.”

“Oh? Is that so?”

The conversation turned towards me, so I firmly nodded my head.

“Yes. I had the opportunity to meet Natsumi-san multiple times outside, and so it became like this.”

Natsumi-chan nodded along with blushing cheeks as I gave my supporting remark.

“Has Nastumi-chan done anything careless around you?”

“Mother.”

“No no. That’s not how it is. She’s quite responsible..”

Just like this, Hiiragi Mama asked about how Natsumi-chan was outside.

Really. If you take out the fact that she’s rich, it’s just as Natsumi-chan had said, she’s a normal mother. It’s a bit disappointing.

If that’s the case, however, I wonder if Hiiragi-chan can properly make up with her.

“Natsumi is responsible, that’s unexpected.”

“Since Onee-sama is so airheaded, it’s natural that I would turn out like this, right?”

Even though she was calm, when Hiiragi-chan was mentioned, her gaze suddenly felt like it turned cold.

Natsumi-chan turned her line of sight towards me. She’s probably going to say it.

“Mother, Sanada-san… you misunderstood and thought of him as my boyfriend, but he actually already has a lover.”

“Oh? Natsumi, that’s unfortunate then.”

“A-as I was saying, that’s not the reason that I am accompanying him… Aaaah, the reason I am with him here is purely as friends… ummm….”

Hiiragi Mama started laughing after seeing Natsumi-chan hesitate. It seems that even though she knows that Hiiragi-chan has a lover, she doesn’t remember my name.

Receiving Natsumi-chan’s pass, I started speaking about our true goal.

“The girl that I am dating is… Natsumi-san’s sister, Haruka-san.”

“Ah, I see. So, it’s you…”

All she did was raise a surprised voice. There was no strong reaction like there was with Hiiragi Papa. When I looked into her eyes, the interest that she had when talking about Natsumi-chan’s boyfriend was not present anymore.

“…There is a bit of an age difference, but we are seriously dating each other. S-someday, we will consider marrying each other.”

“Eeeeeeeeeeh!? Reaaaaalllllyyyyy!?”

Natsumi-chan turned over in surprise.

“Y-you guys are already at that—”

“Natsumi. Don’t shout like that. It’s shameful. Also, mind your words.”

Yes, Natsumi-chan said and then sat down on the couch again.

When I looked fearfully at Hiiragi Mama, she nodded multiple times.

“Sanada-san, I have certainly heard your resolve. Please do as you will.”

Eh?

Eeeeeeeeeeehhhh!?

We got the okay!?