Chapter 145: Breakfast With the Parents (2/2)

It was better for him to meet it head on than to have shivers in his heart, and grow from it. This proved that Amane was completely healed inside.

It was because of Tojo and the others he did not meet again that he got to meet Mahiru. He might really have to be grateful for them, though they might be unhappy about it.

Shihoko showed a kind smile once she saw Amane devoid of worries.

“Children do grow after all. You were on the verge of breaking down back then, and it was worrying…but I guess there’s nothing to worry about now.”

“Love makes people stronger after all.”

“Don’t say such an embarrassing thing…”

“But it is true though?

“…Well, ya.”

“Hahaha. I’m glad that you finally found yourself a partner, like me and Shihoko-san.”

“…Y-yes.”

Mahiru, who was listening silently, shriveled. Shuuto and Shihoko looked elated.

“Do rely on Amane when you need to, Mahiru-chan. I’m worried when you’re always taking care of him.”

“N-not at all. I-I have been relying on Amane-kun all the time. He is the one supporting me.”

Amane felt he should be the one saying these words, but Mahiru looked towards him bashfully, for she might really think so.

“That’s good…and don’t rely completely on Mahiru’s efforts, Amane. Do help each other out, you know?”

“I get that. I’ve always been by her side. Of course I’ll definitely help her.”

Amane intended to continue helping Mahiru as they live together, even without anyone reminding him so.

He did not want to be someone who completely relied on others and not consider the burden caused. Truth be told, Amane would be a good-for-nothing without Mahiru, but he did not want to be a good-for-nothing, personality-wise.

And just as he received Mahiru’s aid this time, he would support her if she suffered, and hold her hand.

This is what it means to live together, Amane remembered these words to heart as he looked at his parents, and hoped to remain so.

Finding that person he could rely on might be his biggest blessing in life.

He did not stand by Mahiru’s side half-heartedly. He looked aside, and found her lushing and shivering.

She appeared to be on the verge of tears, but in fact, she was about to explode from the shame.

Once her eyes met Amane’s she immediately lowered her eyes. Clearly she was getting restless due to the shame she felt.

Despite that, Amane could not let her escape, so he held her hand under the table. She jolted, and held his hand back to cushion the impact.

“Oh my, how adorable. I would have enjoyed myself if not for the fact that I have to work.”

Shihoko beamed once she saw Mahiru being in that state.

As she said, she probably would dote on Mahiru if not for work.

“Hurry off to work.”

“So you’re going to make out when we’re gone?”

“Yeah, so?”

It seemed Amane would be teased no matter what he did, so he simply affirmed boldly. The hand he was holding shivered, its grip not weakening however.

Amane felt Mahiru was probably delighted.

He would have flatly denied it in the past. Thus, Shihoko was shocked by his honest admission, only to smile thereafter.

“Why that’s bold of you to say so.”

“Shut up.”

“That’s good. it’s springtime for you, Amane.”

“But it might get hot like the summer.”

“You two don’t get to say this when you’re always in summer.”

“Since you’re born by us who are always in summer, how about you join us?”

Shihoko chirped away, smiling as she seemingly blessed them. Amane gave a bitter look, but he decided it was not worth it, since Mahiru did not seem unwilling, and he gave up, turning his head aside.