Chapter 153: See You Later (1/2)
“You’re really going back, huh?”
Shihoko stood at the gantry where she welcomed them back, clearly disappointed as she muttered away.
“Alright alright.” Next to her, Shuuto coaxed an obviously forlorn looking Shihoko.
Amane and Mahiru had stayed longer than they planned, and they could not leave their houses empty, so they decided to return…to their current homes.
Naturally, Shihoko was looking reluctantly towards where Mahiru was. It seemed she was reluctant about leaving her cute daughter (to-be)
“Apologies, but I do have to return home, and I have other plans…”
“Don’t mind my mom. The sun’s going to set if we keep listening to her rambles.”
“You’re really cold towards your mother, dear…”
“I should be saying that about you, mom. It’s your fault for prioritizing a cute daughter instead of your own son.”
“Of course. It’s obvious I’ll try to keep the adorable, obedient daughter who may not return anytime soon, instead of my own son who can return anytime.”
Amane was in no mood to retort once he heard his mother’s flat out rebuttal.
He could understand what Shihoko was trying to convey, but he felt mentally exhausted, and that Shihoko’s actions were inappropriate.
Amane glanced discreetly at Shuuto, whose face was giving the kind goodness gracious smile. He could not hope for the latter to stop Shihoko.
Mahiru gave an awkward smile, one that seemed somewhat bashful, for perhaps she was delighted by this.
“E-erm, if there is a chance, may I disturb…”
“Drop by whenever you want! Anytime!”
“Let her finish her words…but thank goodness Mahiru.”
“Yes.”
Amane patted Mahiru, who showed an earnest, delighted smile. Shihoko smirked away, and Amane played dumb.
“Well, it’s good that Shiina-san has taken a liking to our house. To be honest, I was wondering what to do if she was always too courteous.”
“I think Mahiru just doesn’t have a chance to refuse since mom’s too enthusiastic, and that’s why she got used to it.”
“Haha, I guess so. Shihoko-san is always so feisty, for good or bad.”