Anime Crossover: My Online Romance is Megumi Kato

Yuta Kijima tried to understand the situation very carefully, but he couldn't help but feel uneasy. Without meeting them in person, it was difficult to truly grasp the thoughts and feelings of Shoko's family.

“Yuta…we are very good friends, so you don’t need to worry. My mom is actually quite easy to get along with.”

"Ok?"

"If what my mother says later causes trouble for Yuta, I will apologize to you!" Nishimiya Shoko stood still, leaning slightly forward, looking at Kijima Yuta with some concern.

Because he was carrying gifts, Yuta Kijima couldn't respond, so he could only smile and shake his head at Shoko to indicate that he was fine.

Seeing this, Nishimiya Shoko led Kijima Yuta slowly home, her brows slightly furrowed, secretly hoping that her mother wouldn't be too rude.

She couldn't change her mother's attitude and mindset, because it wasn't easy for her mother to take care of a family on her own.

We can only hope that Yuta's conversation with his mother will go smoothly later.

Nishimiya Shoko quickly led Kijima Yuta to a door.

"Ding dong!"

Nishimiya Shoko rang the doorbell. Her grandmother usually stayed at home because she was old, and when she went out, she would only take a walk in the neighborhood.

Behind her, Yuta Kijima curiously observed the environment where Shoko Nishimiya lived.

The apartment doors were a bit old, and the walls of the building had some peeling paint, but the hallways were very clean, which showed that the management was very responsible.

However, the erosion of time is unstoppable, and it's clear that this is a very old apartment building.

Nishimiya Shoko's mother must have searched for a long time before finding such a cost-effective place to stay.

Yuta Kijima felt a renewed sense of respect for Shoko's mother; it was already quite remarkable that she could provide for the family's basic needs.

……

A short while later, the door to Nishimiya Shoko's house opened, and a middle-aged woman wearing an apron appeared before the two of them.

She was neither fat nor thin, and was over 1.6 meters tall, about the same height as Nishimiya Shoko. She had long pink hair, a serious and thin face, and looked like she hadn't slept well.

When Shoko's mother saw Yuta Kijima behind Shoko Nishimiya, her expression clearly froze. She wanted to say something, but then stopped herself from speaking.

Yuta Kijima stepped forward slightly and introduced himself, "Hello, nice to meet you. I am Shoko's friend. My name is Yuta Kijima. I am here to visit you today."

"..."

Shoko's mother frowned slightly but did not speak. She first gestured for Nishimiya Shoko, who was standing in front of the door, to go inside first.

Nishimiya Shoko's eyes were tense. She wanted to say something to her mother, but under her mother's stern gaze, she obediently walked slowly into the house.

When she entered the house, she glanced back at Yuta Kijima with concern.

Yuta Kijima smiled at her, reassuring her.

After Nishimiya Shoko entered, Shoko's mother spoke: "I am Shoko's mother—Nishimiya Yaeko."

“I’ve heard Shoko mention you before, and on behalf of Shoko’s mother, I would like to express my gratitude to you.”

Nishimiya Yaeko leaned forward slightly to express her gratitude.

Whether it was Ishibashi helping Shoko retrieve her notebook or the supermarket helping her out of a predicament, these are real events that happened, and she felt she needed to thank the young man in front of her.

"However, I do have a question. I wonder if Kijima... Kijima-kun, are you really willing to become friends with our Shoko?" Nishimiya Yaeko looked up at him and asked the question that was on her mind.

From childhood to adulthood, Nishimiya Shoko experienced many unpleasant interpersonal relationships, which not only caused indelible damage to Shoko, but also burdened her mother with all of this.

Sometimes she even wished that Nishimiya Shoko would make fewer friends, but she also knew that this would be a cruel thing for Shoko.

Regardless, she had to carefully observe this friend of Nishimiya Shoko's. If it didn't work out, she would rather Shoko be heartbroken than let someone with ulterior motives get close to her.

There aren't as many people in this society who are willing to show kindness to people with disabilities as we might imagine. Although many people spout nonsense online, in reality, being able to treat people with disabilities normally is already considered being a good person.

Therefore, Yaeko Nishimiya will choose her own way to understand Yuta Kijima.

Looking at the boy in front of her, she couldn't help but narrow her eyes. No matter how you looked at him, this boy didn't seem like the kind of person who lacked female company.

Nishimiya Yaeko raised her level of caution to another notch. Don't think that just because you're handsome you can make a move on the pure and lovely Shoko. You won't get past me so easily!

“Yes, Aunt Nishimiya, I am truly willing to be Shoko’s friend,” Yuta Kijima replied politely.

He paused, then continued, "If possible, I think I can remain Shoko's friend forever..."

After a moment of silence, Yaeko Nishimiya sighed softly: "No matter what, I hope you won't hurt Shoko in the future..."

“Yes, if that day ever comes, I will leave Glass on my own initiative,” Yuta Kijima said solemnly.

If he were to truly hurt this kind girl's feelings in the future, he himself would not be willing to forgive himself.

"Sigh~" Nishimiya Yaeko immediately stepped aside to let Kijima Yuta enter.

"excuse me."

Yuta Kijima nodded slightly.

Upon entering the house, Yuta Kijima saw a kind-looking old lady sitting on the sofa, smiling at him.

This must be Shoko's maternal grandmother.

Since it was his first time visiting, Kijima Yuta didn't just go up and greet her casually. After Nishimiya Yaeko closed the door, she led him to sit down at the coffee table.

Yuta Kijima handed over the desserts and cakes he had bought on the way: "This is a small gift, nothing special, I hope you won't mind."

"...Kijima-kun, you're so kind."

Nishimiya Yaeko glanced around the living room: "Mom, you take care of this Kijima student for a while, I'll go cook."

The kind old lady nodded in acknowledgment, and Yaeko Nishimiya returned to the kitchen to continue preparing dinner.

“Young man, don’t be afraid. Yaeko is just too worried about Shoko. She doesn’t mean any harm…” the old lady said kindly.

Anyone who meets Nishimiya Yaeko for the first time will be startled by her attitude; she doesn't want Shoko's hard-won friend to be scared away like that.

Yuta Kijima shook his head slightly: "That's not true. I can understand Aunt Nishimiya's feelings."

Grandma Xigong nodded with a smile.

“Shoko hasn’t brought any friends to her home in a long time… You are the first friend Shoko has made in all these years.”

Chapter 70 Hiding a Trick

Grandma Nishimiya took a deep look at Yuta Kijima. She hadn't expected him to be such a handsome young man when she first saw him.

I must say, Glass has a good eye.

"Really? It's my good fortune to have Shoko as my friend, given her kind nature." Yuta Kijima smiled, his gaze curiously sweeping around.

Upon entering, Nishimiya Shoko was nowhere to be seen.

This is a small but cozy apartment with only two bedrooms besides the living room and dining room, one of which is always kept closed.

Yuta Kijima thought that Shoko should be staying in this room. He hadn't seen the younger sister Shoko mentioned yet, and the two sisters should be whispering to each other inside.

Having guessed what Yuta Kijima was thinking, Grandma Nishimiya explained, "Shoko was pulled into the room by Yuzuru as soon as she entered the door."

“Oh…uh-huh,” Yuta Kijima chimed in, and then Grandma Nishimiya called out towards the closed room.

"Yuzuru! Call your sister out to entertain her friends. You silly child, it's not easy for Shoko's friends to come all this way..."

Kijima Yuta opened his mouth, unsure of what to say for a moment. He felt a little embarrassed as he watched his grandmother, Nishimiya, loudly call out to Xiao.

A moment later, the tightly closed door opened.

Nishimiya Shoko walked out shyly, her face slightly flushed, followed by a small figure.

Yuta Kijima took a closer look and saw that this petite girl...?

Why the hesitation? Because at first glance, Shoko's sister looked like a cool and aloof young man with short, jet-black hair and wide-open eyes looking at him.

Sensing the scrutinizing look in Nishimiya Yuzuru's eyes, Kijima Yuta smiled.

Yuzuru Nishimiya sat down cautiously next to her grandmother, not letting her guard down despite Yuta Kijima's goodwill. She stared at him with a cold expression.

At that moment, Nishimiya Shoko also brought a glass of water to Kijima Yuta, handed it to him, and then sat down next to him.

Suddenly, Nishimiya Yuzuru's eyes sharpened, and he exuded a dangerous aura.

"..."

Yuta Kijima hesitated for a moment, then reintroduced himself to her.

"Hello, I'm Yuta Kijima, Shoko's friend. Your sister has told me about you."

Nishimiya Yuzuru looked at Kijima Yuta: "Nishimiya Yuzuru."

The conversation has ended. Do I look that scary?

For the first time, Yuta Kijima doubted himself: Can't they see my inner qualities?

Grandma Nishimiya looked at Yuta Kijima apologetically, then turned to Yuzuru Nishimiya and said, "This is your sister's friend, don't be so rude."

“Shoko, you chat with your friend for a while, your mother will have dinner ready soon.” She then spoke to Nishimiya Shoko in sign language.

"Mmm~ Mmm~~"

Nishimiya Yuzuru drawled out the tone in agreement, but his gaze kept drifting this way.

"Yuta, don't be nervous if it's your first time at my house. They are all very nice people." Nishimiya Shoko was finally able to return to Kijima Yuta's side. Just now, her mother called her into the house, and Yuzuru curiously pulled her into the room.

Unaware of the situation outside, she gave perfunctory answers to Yuzuru's questions while secretly worrying about Yuta's condition.

He was worried that his mother wouldn't even let him in the door.

Fortunately, Yuzuru later told her to go out and entertain her friends, which put her at ease.

But seeing Yuzuru staring cautiously at her friend, she puffed out her cheeks and looked at Yuzuru, hoping her sister would give her some face.

After failing to get an answer, he had no choice but to explain to Yuta Kijima.

"It's alright, I understand." Yuta Kijima smiled and communicated with Shoko using sign language.

Their conversation was witnessed by Yuzuru Nishimiya and her grandmother across the way. Their eyes lit up immediately, and after exchanging a glance, they looked at Yuta Kijima.

Even the calm and kind old lady looked at Yuta Kijima with curious eyes.

Yuta Kijima noticed their gazes, which made him look somewhat awkward, but he didn't know what to say, so he could only smile and remain silent...

Nishimiya Shoko noticed the change in the scene and anxiously gestured in sign language towards Yuzuru and her grandmother: "Grandma! Yuzuru! What are you doing...?"

She glanced at Yuta Kijima beside her, wondering if he was angry.

Nishimiya Yaeko broke the awkward silence at this moment: "You can come and eat now. Yuzuru, could you please look after Shoko's friends?"