Chapter 92 - Ugly Little Thing (1/2)
”Best editor?” Yanee looked at the potato. But wasn't the best editor… Tohru James?
”Yep. Me,” Tohru James answered unabashedly as he stared at her.
”Urgh… You did not even pretend to be humble,” Yanee commented making the people laugh even the old man.
”Why would I need to pretend in front of my family?” he countered and Yanee sighed.
”Yeah, family,” she muttered and a flash of realization appeared in his eyes before Tohru's face became serious.
”Yanee, this is my home. I'm really with my family,” he said and Yanee stared at him disbelievingly.
HUH?
Tohru pointed at everyone. ”That's my dad and my mom. Marian's my real sister.”
She turned her questioning gaze from one person to another. They were all looking at her with excitement but remained quiet, waiting for her to absorb things.
”You mean…”
The old man smiled as he pointed at himself. ”Daddy James.”
Then the old lady followed. ”Mama James.”
EH?
She looked at Marian. ”Marian James Kang. Yanee you're so slow. I already told you my story last night.”
EEEEEEEEEEH?
”But yesterday you went to your apartment to get clothes.” It's why he left last night after eating, right?
Tohru shook his head. ”I have no apartment. This is my house. I left last night to meet up with the authors.”
”B-But…” Seriously?
”Why are you so shocked?” Tohru sighed. ”Didn't I already say I'm from Kyoto? And didn't you already know the interviewees are my family and friends? And my dad's an American and my mom's Japanese.”
Urgh…
Yes. Yanee even had the details about the clients. She had seen Marian's name before but was too stupid to connect the dots. She really couldn't blame the potato for her stupidity.
Yanee looked confused, but when she thought about it, he was right.
”Ah, my daughter-in-law is really so cute,” Mrs. James giggled.
Daughter-in-WHAAAAAAAT?
”Mama, don't be so hasty, Yanee hasn't answered me yet,” Tohru said sadly and the madam placed a hand on her mouth in surprise.
”I'm sorry…” the elderly apologized and Yanee was at a loss as to what to do.
She didn't even know what to say. She'd been placed into a very awkward position. It's because she hadn't agreed to date the potato yet, but already met his family. They looked like they were expecting something and they treated her well. If she didn't date the potato, would they change?
”But, oh pooh!” Mrs. James suddenly said with a chuckle. ”It's fine. If she's not a daughter-in-law then she can be just my daughter from now on.”
Huh? Yanee was surprised again. Daughter?
”What do you think Yanee? You can just be our foster daughter if you're not interested in that ugly little thing,” Mrs. James said as she pointed at Tohru who choked on his coffee.
”Why was I reduced suddenly to an ugly little thing?” he demanded as he placed a hand on his heart dramatically.
”Sons who can't bring wives home are useless ugly little things,” Mr. James suddenly spoke in defense to his wife that made Yanee snigger.
”Why are you laughing? Isn't it your fault I was suddenly rendered useless?”Tohru pouted at her, but Yanee wanted to take this opportunity to pay him back.
”Don't forget the ugly and little part,” she said menacingly. She could actually feel the horns and devil wings on her back right at this moment, but it didn't last long.
”Oh… you've already seen my body last night. Can you tell me which part of me is ugly and little?” he suddenly countered making everyone at the table squeal.
Even the servants were reduced to a giggling mess as they all looked at her and the shameless potato.
”What happened last night?” Marian asked with stars in her eyes.
”Nothing!” Yanee hurriedly answered as she glared at Tohru, asking him to behave with her eyes.
”I won't kiss and tell,” he answered flirtatiously that made everyone giggle again.
”Alright. Take your time. Just tell us when you're ready,” Mrs. James said with a knowing smile.