The social phobia substitute will not dream of the band girl

Ahem——!

After clearing his mind, Ping Xin spoke, "I'm here to visit you two, whom I haven't seen in a while, and secondly... to talk to you about Nilu's problem. I'm also thinking about dating her and spending my life with her. To be honest, she's living in my house right now."

"I already knew that kind of thing."

"Um...eh?!"

The one who cried out in surprise was not Hiranobu, but Mr. Tamura, who had taken the opportunity to avoid the fight and was listening in.

After all, from a common sense perspective, it is a serious matter to let two teenage male protagonists who have feelings for each other live under the same roof. If you are not careful, it is not certain that someone will die (in various senses).

"I suppose so. Nothing escapes your notice."

"After all, although the child has some friends, you're definitely the one she trusts the most... The reason you're flattering me now must be because there's something else going on. If it were just a simple 'information', you wouldn't have gone to all that trouble to lay the groundwork. You'd just tell us straight away and then set a wedding date and a timeline for the baby."

"No, no, no, even I wouldn't think that far ahead..."

But as expected of Meganil's mother, Meganil's father was also a loyal, stubborn young man. With that kind of personality, the fact that she managed to climb to the position of team leader without getting thrown into Tokyo Bay must have been due to some help from others.

Just like Nel's embroidered jacket, on the surface it looks like a golden dragon flying in the cherry blossom rain, but in fact it may be those seemingly fragile flowers silently guarding the stupid dragon.

However, Nel didn't seem to have inherited this cleverness at all. Otherwise, how could a 16 or 7-year-old high school girl hold an entire Yakuza organization in check by herself? There must be someone mediating (wo, 4th tone). As expected, your mother is still your mother——

"Ay... Sister Sakura Fubuki, please understand. I came here this time because I want to discuss something, but please accept this first. It will not affect the outcome of this conversation. It can be considered as my gift." Ping Xin took out a special hard card and a card with contact information, put them on the coffee table and pushed them over.

"Tell me, what is this?"

Black cards and white pieces of paper fluttered on Sakura Fubuki's fingers. It was obvious that she had played this game many times. However, Mr. Tamura, who was watching the show, stiffened for some reason and squeezed his legs together. Why was that?

"This card and the contact information on it can help you solve most of the problems in life. So if someone tries to approach you in a roundabout way, please be careful and refuse them decisively. In such cases, please contact our specialists.

But please remember not to abuse it, otherwise we will take corresponding measures."

"Hmm... you seem quite skilled. Do you give away a lot of cards like this?"

"This is the second one today, and this is what I wanted to 'tell' today...As a result, it seems that I will start a harem."

"Hmm... Eh?! But, this——"

Mr. Tamura was surprised again and kept turning his head to look at the two people sitting on his left and right, and then he found that he was the only one surprised by the "harem" thing. You have to know that this is not a light novel but the real world!

"I see... that cool blue-haired girl from the other day, is that... Yamada Ryo?"

"No, that's not it... Ichinose Asuna, Kadotake Karin, Murokasa Akane, and finally your daughter, Miganelu, that's the four of them."

"Four, four people?!"

Mr. Tamura suddenly understood why someone could instantly come up with the Yan Country tonic. He was young and could still resist now, so he couldn't imagine what would happen to him in the future... Sympathetic eyes appeared, but thinking of his "daughter" who had been cheated on, this ordinary man still took on the responsibility that a father should have.

"Does Nilu know about this?"

"Yes, of course I know...or rather, I was the last one to know."

"I see. Those girls she's been hanging out with... you must have met one of their parents earlier, right? You've been working really hard~"

Her tone was a bit sarcastic. It was more like saying, how many mothers could calmly accept the thought of their daughter, whom they had raised with great effort, becoming an insignificant member of someone else's harem? But if that was her own will... maybe that was fine, as long as she could be happy.

Since her husband's death, she's been working multiple jobs. If it weren't for her earlier relationships, she might have succumbed to the pressure and married someone else long ago. While she now lives with dignity and doesn't have to rely on others, she's also missing out on family companionship. Seeing her daughter increasingly resemble the silly girl she once was, her worries grow.

Ping Xin's appearance was sudden and unreasonable, but it was a long-awaited event for the mother and daughter. She had noticed her daughter's feelings early on and now she has found her own happiness. So what can she say about her daughter's pursuit of happiness?

"You know...Nello started growing her hair long and trying makeup and dressing up, all for you."

"Yes!... I wasn't that narcissistic before, but now I have a little more confidence."

"Is that so? - bite your teeth!"

Ping Xin was hit hard in the face.

"...Are you made of iron? It hurts so much—"

"M-Mother?"

"But it's better this way. At least he looks healthy and won't die young. As for the child... I'll leave it to you."

"Yes!"

Ping Xin lowered his head and acted like a junior.

"Also...when the baby brother and sister are born, let her come back to see them...and you too."

"About this... She actually told me a long time ago that we should all come and see it when the time comes."

"That's it..."

"...Well, I'll take my leave now."

Ping Xin stood up, bowed, and tried not to listen or look at either the crying woman or the man who was comforting her.

Because it was a mother's cry, a mixture of feelings of relief from pressure, worries about whether she hadn't done well enough, the emotion of her daughter finally growing up, and the reluctance to drift further and further away from her daughter.

But more than that...it's probably the joy of the long-unspoken maternal love finally being revealed.

"She will be happy... I promise—"

Chapter 4: Intermission Conversation with Mothers-in-Law Part 3

Ginza——

Fuji, Kyoto, and Ginza are three major scenic spots that symbolize the nature, history, and modernity of the East. It is as famous as the Champs-Élysées in Paris and Fifth Avenue in New York, and is one of the three most prosperous centers in the world.

If saying this doesn't make sense, then saying this will definitely make people feel familiar. Ginza is the most prosperous street in Tokyo, just like Wangfujing Street in Beijing, and the housing prices are roughly the same.

On Ginza Avenue, you can find high-end goods from around the world. It's a consumer's paradise, where money buys almost anything: time-honored beverages, trendy snacks, or even the men and women standing on the street waiting for customers.

Ginza at night isn't as bustling as it is during the day, but it does have a certain urge to move. People of all stripes pass beneath the neon lights, and the myriad forms of life are nothing new.

Here you can see office workers who come here to relax and release stress, young people who change into new clothes and seek excitement, and men and women who collapse on the roadside after drinking. Some people sell dreams here, while others spend money to seek comfort and find everything they can't express during the day.

"You...look so young."

A middle-aged patrolman came over from a distance. Experienced and battle-hardened, he could tell at a glance who belonged here, who came here, and who shouldn't be here, even in the crowd.

"People often say that it's all about the parents raising you... What can I do for you, officer?"

"No—nothing."

Even he couldn't tell whether the young man in front of him was really young or a natural actor. He just saw the fully armed bodyguards following behind him and knew that he couldn't and shouldn't do anything about it.

"That's good, have a nice evening... let's go."

"Yes."

Four male bodyguards followed behind Ping Xin. Compared to the calm Ping Xin, they seemed like real novices. After all, it was the first time that the boss suddenly called them together to give a task. I wonder what kind of problem it was that made him think of asking them to come out.

With four tall bodyguards clearing the way, there was no need to get too close to strangers even in a crowded crowd. If it were Delta and the others, they might be able to relax a little more, but this was not a place for ladies to come casually.

"N-Nightclub?!"

A bodyguard cried out in surprise, and the person next to him quickly grabbed him, and he quickly fell silent.

"Any questions?"

"No..I'm just...a little surprised."

"Really? This is my first time here too, so if there's anything wrong, please feel free to tell me. I'm leaving my safety in your hands."

"Yes!"

Feeling the boss's appreciation, these strong men in their late twenties were as happy as children who were praised by their parents, which filled their hearts with a sense of mission.

Since we arrived at the opening time, there were no other customers inside. Everything was fine except for the manager who was a little scared and thought someone was looking for trouble. After learning that it was a first-time customer, he happily recommended the store's top customer. Perhaps in his eyes, a young man like Ping Xin who came out to seek excitement was a fat sheep given by God.

After smiling and naming someone, Pingxin went to the booth in the corner to wait. In the dimly lit venue, everyone could talk quietly at close range. If other factors were not considered, such an environment would be a good place for conversation.

......

...

..

"...Thank you for your mention. I am—"

"I know... Ms. Kakutate, please take a seat. Don't be so reserved. I have no choice but to meet you this way."

"I don't know how you found out my personal information, but please call me 'Nyx' here."

A slight surprise appeared on her heavily made-up face for a moment, but she habitually put on a smile because of her job. However, the hand that was tightly grasping the hem of her skirt was definitely a fatal flaw.

"The goddess of night in Greek mythology... a nice name, and it fits the setting well."

The woman in her thirties breathed a sigh of relief when she saw the young man in front of her call out her "name" here. At least the other party didn't look like someone who was looking for trouble, but... he opened the other person's box as soon as he opened his mouth, which made her frown slightly.

"Horn...Miss Nyx, please feel free to order anything you want to drink. And the four of you, today is my treat."

"But, Boss—"

"Don't worry, there are other people outside ready to help at any time. Just don't drink too much. Otherwise, if I just let you stand there and watch, it will seem like I, as the boss, am petty and unrighteous, right?"

"Yes!"

After that, the four grown men began to scramble to look at the drinks. Since it was the boss's order, they would do it. They did so when they were young soldiers, and even more so now that they have been liberated and have a new life.

"You seem to be someone quite important. So why are you here looking for a weak woman like me..."

"To talk to you about my daughter, Kadodatsu Karin, Ms. Nyx. Or... should I call you 'Ms. Kadodatsu' now?"

She took the cup and poured herself a glass of cold water. When she swirled the goblet, it wasn't the water that moved, but her heart. Every sip she took felt like she wasn't drinking water, but her blood. She had never thought she would hear her daughter's name here one day, and in this way.

"Can I have a cigarette?"

"Go ahead... Although I don't like this kind of thing that will only harm my health and the health of those around me, I also know that sometimes I really can't go on without a couple of times."

"Thank you... Phew...cough cough cough!"

"water."

"Thanks......"

Nyx drank it all in one gulp. After drinking a glass of cold water, not only her throat but also her brain felt much cooler, which allowed her to think calmly. For example, she had actually quit smoking a long time ago and only carried it with her to show respect to colleagues and bosses and to share with customers. Some people just liked what others had.

Or perhaps...it had been so long since she'd addressed her daughter's problems. Ever since Hua Lin fulfilled her impossible bet and entered the senior school department of Shengxiang Middle School, she'd been living on her own. She'd truly begun to want to forget her, but the clothes on the balcony, the food in the refrigerator, and the small stickers everywhere kept her awake.

Fall is nothing more than a conscious sinking, and the reason why she has been able to maintain her fragile balance until today is only because of the existence of a "spider silk".

"Is Karin... okay?"

"I am happy every day and it will be the same in the future, I promise."

"That's it..."

That's really, really great—

Chapter 5: Intermission Conversation with Mothers-in-Law Part 4

"Since you're already dating, why would you need to come to me? I don't think I can affect your relationship. Even though that kid always seems quiet, he's actually quite stubborn... It's not like you guys are going to cause any deaths, are you?"

"No, actually I'm still a virgin—"

"You? A man who anyone can tell at a glance is of extraordinary origin?...Puff!"

"...It's not that funny, is it? Regardless of one's background, all humans share the same pursuit of love. I want to leave behind warm and happy memories with each other, not indulge my desires and taint the world."

"..."

Nyx didn't respond, simply lighting another cigarette. She didn't put it out, but she didn't inhale it either. She simply let it burn, like a single spark in the endless night. Even though it couldn't bring any warmth or light, having it and not having it were two completely different concepts, just like her life.

"So, why did this eloquent young man condescend to come here to see me today? You can't be looking for some mother-daughter bowl, right~"

Perhaps it was a reaction to the rich, perhaps it was simply a joke, a mockery, perhaps it was simply the unresolved anger of a woman whose last light was about to be snatched away, leaving her with nothing. Such a dull joke couldn't entertain anyone, just like her life itself.

"...Please stop devaluing yourself like this. Although it might seem a little strange for me to say this since I always make fun of myself... But you, who was able to raise a gentle and kind child like Hana Rin under such difficult conditions... no, you, how could you be such a shameless woman!"

"...even though I work here?"

"For a mother to raise her daughter alone in a place as difficult as Tokyo, I think it's incredibly difficult and truly remarkable. Besides, if you had a choice, you wouldn't come here to work, would you? Who wouldn't want a job that's respectable, easy, and well-paid?"

"...Your words are interesting, but not sincere enough—"

"Then what does sincerity mean? I'm just repeating what's in my heart, word for word. Am I not being 'sincere', or have you lost the ability to distinguish between truth and falsehood?"

Hirayukoshi didn't shy away, instead looking back with calm eyes, meeting her gaze. Anyone with a guilty conscience would find it difficult to accept such a gaze, and that included Nyx... and Kakutate's mother.