The social phobia substitute will not dream of the band girl

"..."

Ichinose walked out of the meeting room with his head lowered, bowing as usual. As he left, he heard the whispers of the people around him.

"Is it finally Ichinose's turn? He's been here for over ten years. I thought he wouldn't be laid off during this round of layoffs..."

"What's so strange about having been doing this for ten years? He just started a few years earlier than us!"

"Shh, keep your voice down..."

The whispering people around him straightened up when they caught his gaze, tied their hair tightly with slogans like "Effort! Forge Ahead!", "Final Battle", and "Determination to Die" and took the lead in continuing their intensive work. In this period of economic hardship and mass layoffs, everyone was filled with a sense of crisis and urgency. Ichinose had previously put on a hardworking facade like them, hoping to "survive" through it, but he had failed.

There were people around who were comfortable and leisurely doing their job, but they were not someone that an ordinary employee like Ichinose could mess with.

But, what should I do now...

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"I am back."

"Welcome back, husband...company matters..."

"......well--"

Ichinose didn't reply, only shaking her head with a gloomy expression. His wife, who had been married for many years, immediately understood what she meant. Her expression darkened for a moment, then quickly returned to normal. A housewife's sole duty was to support her husband and prevent him from being attacked from all sides. Therefore, she should have smiled, been optimistic, and offered guidance.

"No, it's okay! After you 'quit', you'll get some money, and we've saved a lot since we lived frugally... Even if we just had Asuna, it's no problem! If things really don't work out... we can just give her to my parents-in-law to raise!"

"Mayu..."

This man named Ichinose has been an ordinary person since he was born. He was born in an ordinary family, did not make any mistakes in his school days but did not have any outstanding grades either. After graduating from high school, he entered a vocational school and then entered the society to work. During his working years, his grades were mediocre, with occasional highlights, but he also made mistakes and was scolded by his superiors. It was completely the life of an ordinary worker who was born and raised in Tokyo.

But such an ordinary person also has his own little happiness and tiny miracles.

He met his current wife, Mayu, through a blind date. There were no romantic moments, no twists and turns worth mentioning. They lived a simple life like any other couple, striving and yearning to survive in the bustling city of Tokyo, dreaming of living the life depicted in idol dramas.

Although nothing happened in the end...even if life is dull, you can still taste some sweetness occasionally.

Mayu is not a lady from a noble family who eloped, nor is she the only daughter of a declining family. Like him, she is just the only child of an ordinary working-class family. The two ordinary people came together through a blind date and started their ordinary second life.

Although to be fair, his wife Mayu's appearance and figure can only be described as ordinary, and her body shape has even slightly deformed after marriage, but for a man like him, such an ordinary wife is just right -

There is no need to worry about cheating or any unexpected troubles.

The only and most important problem now is how the family will survive after losing their jobs. Mortgages, car loans and raising children are all considerable expenses in the East, and in fact in any country.

"Little Asuna, it's daddy~"

“Ha..ha…ah…pa…pa…pa!”

Compared to the cute little baby who loves to laugh more than cry, is there anyone more worthy of being called an angel?

"Ahaha! Mayu, listen, this kid is calling me daddy!"

"I heard it, I heard it... Dinner will be ready soon. Stop teasing the kids and go wash your hands and get ready for dinner. I heard the mom next door say last time that it's bad for your health to touch a child without washing your hands after coming back from outside. Even if I want to tease you, I have to wash my hands first—"

As mentioned before, even such an ordinary person will one day encounter a small miracle that belongs only to him, even if the power is beyond his control.

Ichinose Asuna, a baby born into this world with light flaxen hair and blue eyes to ordinary parents who inherited black hair and blue eyes and blonde hair and dark eyes, is still the little angel of the Ichinose family.

At some point after the child was born, Ichinose's father thought that the child was too cute and might be someone else's child. However, after seeing her "blonde hair" shining in the sun and her eyes as clear as water, he knew that this was definitely his and Mayu's child, the fruit of their love.

Because he confessed his love to Mayu on impulse when he saw her long hair shining in the sunlight, and his wife became interested in him because of his blue eyes, the only thing worth mentioning in his appearance.

But at this moment, he had no idea what impact his words would have on the baby in front of him and the world.

"If only the section chief could die... No—if only everyone could die, then I wouldn't be laid off!"

But he also knew that this was just wishful thinking. In the East Country, where the "lifetime employment system" was widely promoted, it was often impossible for people who were fired to turn around and find a decent job. However, since he had no education, skills, or reputation, he could only rely on such a "miracle" to turn around.

"Husband, what nonsense are you talking to the child?"

"Just kidding~"

The next day, a report appeared on TV that all the employees in the company's third department died due to poor fire awareness, equipment failure, and blocked emergency escape routes. Because of this fire accident, his layoff order was also revoked.

Not only did you get your job back, but you were also promoted to deputy section chief because of your seniority and staff shortage. The young section chief who always looked down on you died, and all the colleagues who talked about you behind your back at critical moments were gone.

You're so lucky, Ichinose-kun~

But this is just the beginning.

Chapter 8: Confession That Day

"Piratsu...Please date me, Karin, Akane, and Nel-senpai!"

"...but I refuse!"

"Nani?"

"Because my favorite thing to do is to say 'No' to other people's requests!"

"Mmmmm~ Why is it like this~ Oh~"

Asuna turned around. Now that her confession was rejected, she must be crying very sadly, right?

"...So please date me, Asuna—I like you and everyone else."

"Ping Xin!"

"Asuna!"

They hugged each other and died happily.

"...What are you guys performing now?"

Karin, who had just packed up her things and wanted to sit down and rest for a while, came out and saw Hirashin and Asuna, who had just landed and rushed home, acting opposite each other, as well as Akane who was smiling but not saying a word, and Nel who was playing video games.

Meganil, why are you playing video games again? Can you take a break?

"Hara Rin, when did you come? Yes, I love you too."

“…!…?~”

Hiranobu uses the skill "You've Arrived at the Right Time" against Kakutate Hana Rin, with excellent results.

"Ahhhh...Do you think this is okay, Nello?"

"Don't use the word 'little' to address your seniors, Akane!...Let them be. My opinion doesn't matter anyway—"

"Ah la la, little Nilu is upset, Master, won't you comfort her?"

"I told you not to call your seniors 'Junior'!"

But I don't deny that they're having a little trouble. As expected, Nel always reveals her cute nature in the subtleties. Nice assist, Akane!

"So, Meganelle...are you willing to date me and entrust the rest of your life to me?"

"!...Hmph—that goes without saying. Also, remember to come to me first if something like this happens next time. You know me well."

"You love 'Victory' the most, right? My Scarlet Queen~"

"She's the Tyrant, right? 'Scarlet Queen' doesn't sound as cool as 'Red Tyrant'!"

"Good good..."

When I get to places like this, I'm like an elementary school boy who's always being serious. Hei Xin patted Nile's head. She didn't respond because she was still playing games, but her hair was swaying back and forth. Seriously, what's the principle behind this? Is it just another organism, like a cat's tail?!

There are many things we don’t know, but we must first do the things in front of us well—

"My lovely maid, Ms. Murokasa Akane, would you like to date me?"

“What if they don’t want to~”

"...Then I'll 'order' you. You can't run away now, okay?"

"In that case, I will accept it... Master, from now on, we will always be together—"

"Well, I promise..."

Pingxin embraced her. Honestly, this scene, coupled with Nero playing video games next to her, looked like a loving couple and a rebellious child. But if she were to wear a maid outfit, it would look like a scumbag father having an affair with the maid behind his child's back...hiss~

If you think this way, won’t the landscape be broadened and there will be more ways to play in the future?

"Mmmmm--that's not fair~ I want a hug too~!"

"Okay, okay, I'll hug the cute Asuna too... Can Karin come too?"

"...Well, I'll be welcome then."

Holding two beautiful girls, Ichinose Asuna and Kadodashi Karin, in his arms at the same time filled his heart with satisfaction, a sense of accomplishment, and some desires that were difficult to describe in detail.

"Then I'm sorry for being so rude~"

"Hey, don't leave me!"

At this moment, he suddenly understood why all men wanted to have a harem——

It really feels good to be sandwiched in the middle like this!

The plump breasts of the two people in his arms were squeezed to the point of deformation, and behind him was Zhu Yin, the softest of the four, approaching. Nel... It's okay, small is also cute! And the height is "just right"!

*I have seriously considered what kind of position (crossed out) they would be in when hugging each other, even the combination of Ping Xin, who is now 178cm tall, and Nilu, who is 146cm tall!

etc--

Ping Xin suddenly discovered a fatal problem.

如果除了“抱抱”四人也会对其它的东西要求平衡，比如什么“做运动”的次数之类的，那岂不是1、2、3变成555然后又变成10、10、10？！

"hiss--"

"...Ping Xin, what's wrong?"

The considerate Hua Lin raised her head and asked, but Ping Xin just avoided her eyes and said, "No, I just... suddenly remembered that I haven't eaten yet. How about... let's go eat together?"

"But we've already finished eating. Isn't it too late for you to say that?"

"Yes, the master left his favorite maid and ran off to who knows where. I thought she was abandoned, wuwuwu~"

...Don’t let Xiaoshi hear you say this!

"...Ping Xin? Will you - go on a 'travel' one day?"

Seeing the usually lively and cheerful Asuna showing such a lonely, worried and anxious expression, everyone remembered that she was just a fragile, daydreamy adolescent girl.

"...What nonsense are you talking about? Of course we will be together forever...Everyone, forever together--"

"...Really?"

"Of course it's true... I just flew back from Hawaii, where I met your parents."

"!...them--"

"They're doing well, and after I had a good talk with them, they agreed to our plan. Your mother even asked me to take good care of you~"

Pingxin pressed his hand against Asuna's forehead, forcing her to look into his eyes with those azure blue eyes. Only in this way could she truly begin to let go and embrace a new life.

"...Really?...Mom?"

"Of course—not just your mother, but Akane, Nero, and Karin's mothers as well."

"Ah... Master, are you really...?~"

"My mother?"

"my mother......"

Pingxin hugged the remaining three people as well. Although the four of them were a bit crowded, it was also very warm.

"They've all agreed to the five of us being together, so don't worry—we'll always be together, always...always..."

"Ping Xin...really?"

"Of course it's true~...And now I'm going to give my girlfriend a little punishment for not believing me--"

"Kiss... kissed?!"

"Really, what a brave master, ah ah ah ..."

"..."