Prince of Tennis: I am actually Echizen Nanjiro

The girls did not stay long. After eating the hotpot and drinking a cup of tea, they said goodbye to Lunzi together.

Nanako walked them to the door.

Takeuchi Junko was clearing the dishes on the table when she heard footsteps.

look up.

It’s Echizen Ryoma.

He remained silent and just helped Renzi tidy up.

Because I have never done this kind of thing before, my movements are a bit stiff.

"Ryoma, I'll take care of the rest, you go and rest."

Echizen Ryoma never does housework at home.

First of all, Renko and Nanako understood how hard it was for him to practice tennis and never complained or said anything.

On the contrary, I feel that he has too little time for fun and his personality is not as lively as his peers. I hope he can go out and play with his friends more often.

Secondly, there isn't much to do at home and he doesn't need to worry about anything.

Their family does not have the feudal idea that men should do what men should do and women should do what women should do.

It’s just that everyone wants to do their own part first, then lend a hand with things within their ability, and try to cause as little trouble as possible to their family.

Longma didn't answer her, but just raised his eyes slightly and looked at her.

Then he took the dishes in his hand to the kitchen.

Calm and waveless.

Calm and composed.

Being suppressed...

Takeuchi Junko was shocked for no reason, and then she understood.

Perhaps it was because she had experienced such moments and feelings before, so it was easy for her to see and understand.

There is nothing to say if you bow your head.

An unprecedented silence silently enveloped the entire house.

When Nanako came back from sending her friend home, she saw this scene and didn't even know which way to go.

Afraid of making any noise.

It would be good if she couldn't see anything, the worst case scenario was this:

I know there is something, but I don't know what it is.

When I think of my uncle at this moment, to put it simply, I am extremely envious.

Sometimes, it may be easier to be happy if you "don't understand" or "don't comprehend".

Only after she had "persuaded" her aunt and Longma to leave did the corners of her lips raise a little in an attempt to pretend to be relaxed.

The storm is coming...

I hope I'm just overthinking it.

Lunzi's room.

Takeuchi Rinko did not ask him immediately, but waited quietly for him to speak.

What was he going to say? What was there to say?

Echizen Ryoma himself didn't understand it.

He kept shaking his head, trying to say that he was fine, but he no longer had the energy or the mind to speak.

Thousands of words were weighing on his heart, and this was a feeling he had never experienced before as a proud and outspoken person.

Now I taste it, it is extremely bitter and astringent.

Unable to spit out or swallow, it was a long-lasting torture.

At first, he wanted to talk to Renzi.

But when he saw her eyes, he suddenly understood.

She couldn't help him.

No one could help him.

He is no longer the little child who could hide in his parents' arms.

Longma, if I lied to you, you would...

Those eyes filled with tension and anxiety...

That cautious attempt...

Echizen Ryoma couldn't help but let out a wry smile.

So... that's how it is...

You really lied to me...

I am the fool...

"You are too tired, Ryoma." Takeuchi Junko gave a gentle smile, "Rest early today. Everything will be fine after a good night's sleep."

This is my own child.

No matter how old he is, how can we not feel heartache when he gets hurt?

She also often said that Nanjiro spoiled her children to an excessive degree. Basically, he gave Ryoma and Nanako whatever they wanted and satisfied any requests they had.

Although she says she wants to get some of Ryoma's pocket money, don't think she doesn't know that she has emptied her wallet countless times just to buy Ryoma's sneakers and Nanako's SLR camera.

For the sake of so-called adult face, he had to put on a brave face. Finally, when he had no other choice, he ran to her pitifully and "played misery" with her, and even told herself not to tell them for fear of embarrassment.

Well, if you don't want to lose face, you should think carefully about your own strength before doing anything.

As a result, now the kids go to him and tell him whatever they want, and he agrees to whatever they say and then acts stubbornly.

When they came to see me, they spontaneously made excuses for them, saying things like "Ryoma has been working hard recently, so it's okay to give him a reward" and "Nanako is a good child and won't be willful."

Yes, they are all good children, but since you spoil them like this, it is unknown whether they can still be good children in the future.

But isn't she the same? Even worse than him.

That's why she allowed Nanjiro to be willful and was deeply attached to the happiness of the moment.

Who doesn’t want to never get hurt?

Even if it’s not yourself, it’s the person you love.

But things in the world never go as one wishes. People are forced to be hard-hearted and cultivate an indestructible body that is immune to all poisons.

Longma, Longma, is it only now that you understand the truth? Or did you choose to close your eyes?

When you gaze at his figure, when you look into his eyes, when you hold his hand, when you sleep beside him; when the night is shrouded in darkness, when the day is shining brightly, under the brilliant sun, under the clear and peaceful moon...

Countless days and nights, day and night together, haven't you ever had a moment...

Even a moment of doubt?

If you say yes, I will believe it.

Because of your innocence and enthusiasm, incredible things are ultimately too far away from you.

If you say no, I will agree.

Because of your intelligence and sensitivity, it is not difficult for you to notice something.

Takeuchi Junko had already let go of her words to Echizen Ryoma. She and Nanjiro were one thing, and he and Nanjiro were another.

Since she had persuaded Ryoma not to meddle in the affairs between her and Nanjiro, by the same token, she would certainly not interfere in the affairs between him and Nanjiro now.

She is willing to give her cat prince more time and believes that he can handle everything independently.

Perhaps, as Nanjiro said, children are growing up, and our trust in them should also grow at the same time.

Otherwise it would be like keeping a grown animal in the cage it was kept in when it was young.

After a long time, I felt crowded and wanted to break free.

This Nanjiro is very fluent in speaking the profound principles of adult life, just like an education expert.

But I'm just a child, right?

Takeuchi Junko thought about it and found it funny.

Echizen Ryoma returned to his room and after opening the door he remembered that Nanjiro was sleeping on the bed.

I haven't figured out how to deal with it yet...

Fortunately, the lights were not on and there was only faint moonlight in the room.

Not so bright that it is dazzling, nor so dim that it is difficult to see.

Just right.

Nanjiro did not move around. He lay on the inside of the bed and did not press down on Ryoma Echizen's quilt.

Probably because he was drunk and fell into a deep sleep.

Echizen Ryoma didn't look at it any further. He took off his coat and put it away, then lay down outside the bed and covered himself with the quilt.

Intentionally or unintentionally, he kept a distance from Nanjiro and kept his distance from him.

When they first shared a room, the two of them were not as harmonious as they are now.

It is common to fight and argue over a little space on the bed.

One said, "Stupid dad, this is my bed, don't go too far." The other followed up with "What's yours and what's mine? Yours is mine, and mine is still mine."

The cat prince asked unconvincedly: "Why?"

Nanjiro directly used the classic "PUA" of parents to their children: "You are still mine in your entirety."

Of course the cat prince wouldn't fall for it, and decisively chose to give him a good beating to teach him a lesson.

Later, under the pressure of the cat prince's "ferocious" "grin", Nanjiro restrained himself a little.

It has been restrained a little bit, almost unnoticeable.

The noises the two made in the room before going to bed at night were even known to Renko and Nanako.

The next morning I teased them about it.

The cat prince looked indifferent, but Nanjiro's face turned red with embarrassment.

That's just him.

Once your private matters are known by more people, even if they are just small things, you will instinctively feel uncomfortable.

Takeuchi Junko smiled, but she didn't intend to simply ignore it.

She discussed with Nanjiro and proposed two plans:

One is to clean up the storage room and make it into a room for him, so that he doesn't have to squeeze with Longma.

The other is to sleep with me.

Nanjiro would definitely not agree with the second plan. Although Renko's bed is wide and soft, he would certainly love it if he just wanted to sleep on it, but he is afraid of any inconvenience, such as trivial matters like changing clothes.

As for the first plan, he felt that it was time-consuming, laborious and costly. For a lazy man like him, packing up and moving things around was a real headache, so he might as well continue to live with Longma reluctantly.

But he did not explicitly refuse or agree on the spot, and finally asked Renzi rather tangledly, "What does Ryoma think?"

Takeuchi Junko went to Echizen Ryoma again and proposed two plans:

One is to change your room to a king-size bed or double bunk beds so that you won’t be crowded;

The other one was to clean up the storage room and make it into a room for Nanjiro.

Echizen Ryoma was puzzled: "Mom, isn't your room Dad's room? By the way, your cold should be almost healed by now."

"Um... cough cough... I'm not fully recovered yet..." Renzi coughed deliberately while trying to think of how to get back on track. "I need some personal space. Yes, I realized this after your dad passed away."

"Oh." The Cat Prince nodded.

It seems that Mom has made up her mind to kick Dad out of the house.

He was not surprised, but felt relieved.

Should!

But he didn't really want to change his bed. It was too troublesome, and it was not worth it to change the bed for his stupid father.

As for cleaning up the utility room and moving the stupid dad out...

Seems like a good idea.

But he didn't say yes or no right away, instead he asked, "What did Dad say?"

Renzi smiled and said, "You and Nanjiro have a good understanding. He asked me what I thought, and you asked me what he thought. You both know how to consider each other. It seems that these few days living together have not been in vain. Your relationship has indeed improved."

Have a good relationship with your stupid dad?

Ha~ What a new joke.

Echizen Ryoma expressed strong opposition in his heart.

Renzi continued, "He didn't say anything, but I think he was going to accept your suggestion. After all, he felt embarrassed to occupy your room."

Would the stupid dad be embarrassed?

The Cat Prince just said “Haha”.

He is so shameless that he won't feel embarrassed even if anyone feels embarrassed.

Echizen Ryoma picked up the tennis bag beside him, stood up and prepared to go out, and said in a calm voice: "I don't have any opinion, let dad do whatever he wants."

The subsequent development of things was very subtle.

It was said that the problem was solved. Nothing had changed. The two of them still lived together, without changing beds or rooms.

But if you say the problem was not solved, the two of them did not argue much at night.

One would say, “Longma, move your legs over there, I can’t let go”; the other would make an impatient sound but would eventually give in.

Even if there are occasional disputes, the attitudes of both sides will no longer be as unyielding as before.

Nanako was worried because she didn't hear any noise coming from their room for several nights in a row, so she quietly asked Renko: Are uncle and Ryoma having a fight?

But this made Lunzi laugh non-stop, and he called the father and son "natural enemies" who specifically opposed each other at home.

No, it’s not right, it feels strange.

After learning that the two had really reconciled, Nanako pestered her and asked, "Aunt, tell me, how did you stop them from quarreling? They were quarreling fiercely some time ago, and their eyes were red like enemies."

Lunzi laughed so hard that his stomach hurt. He pointed at her and said several times: "You little girl, you have learned bad things. I am afraid that my family can't support you anymore. You should go to another family as soon as possible."

Upon hearing this, Nanako had already forgotten what she was asking and just kept pestering Renko to "ask for an explanation."