760 Hes actually an amazing... (2/2)

Shingo had a strange expression after hearing this.

'An amazing detective? A high school detective? You must have watched too much anime!'

Chiaki could easily tell that was what her father was thinking right now.

'The truth is just like the plot out of an anime… or even stranger, Dad,' Chiaki thought to herself.

”This isn't a funny joke at all,” Shingo told her coldly. ”If he's someone with strange interests, you should immediately break up with him.”

It was apparent that her father had misunderstood.

”He doesn't have any strange interests…”

'Unless him starting a harem with me in it counts?'

”I thought that you were reasonable, Chiaki. I'm not against you having a boyfriend if you wish. But if he's not normal, that's another matter entirely.” A fierce glint appeared in Shingo's eyes.

Chiaki felt pressured by her father.

But, the next instant, she actually felt a little happy because her father had shown some worry for her.

”Whether he's normal or not, can't you decide after you meet and talk to him?”

Shingo fell silent.

”There's nothing to talk about… I forbid you from telling him about your mother.”

After he said that, he turned around to leave again.

”Wait a moment! He really can help out.” Chiaki tried once more.

”I doubt that he'll be of any use… and even if he could be, there's no meaning to it.” Shingo started walking.

”Wait, Dad…”

The famous artist walked up to the door and opened it. However, he instantly stopped in his tracks afterwards.

That was because someone had arrived outside the door.

A restaurant server had just led an incredibly handsome boy to the room.

”Pleased to meet you for the first time, Wakaba-san.” Seiji smiled politely. ”I am Seigo Harano.”

Chiaki felt quite moved that Seiji had actually been waiting for her near the restaurant, which was why he had managed to arrive so quickly.

The famous artist who had an icy expression sat down once more across from Chiaki and her boyfriend.

When Seiji had arrived, he saw that Shingo Wakaba had been about to leave despite his daughter's objections. Seiji immediately put out his hand to block the doorway, and said some taunting words. ”You don't even dare to face your daughter's boyfriend?” Only then had the famous artist begrudgingly stayed.

”I apologize for being rather forceful just now.” Seiji started off with an apology. ”But it's so difficult to meet you, so I felt that I shouldn't miss this chance… Let us have a proper discussion, Wakaba-san.”

Shingo remained silent with his icy expression.

”Dad told me about mom…” Chiaki was about to explain what she heard earlier to Seiji.

”I said, you're forbidden from telling him about this issue.” Shingo immediately stopped her.

”Dad…”

”He's an outsider. There's nothing to say to him on this matter.”

Chiaki had an awkward expression after hearing this.

”I'm Chiaki's boyfriend. Even if you don't agree, that doesn't change the fact that I'm her boyfriend, Wakaba-san,” Seiji spoke in a calm voice. ”The issue regarding Chiaki's mother is very important. I need to understand more.”

”It's not important at all. Nor do you have the right to know about it,” Shingo stated coldly.

”That's where you're wrong. It's highly important, because this is about Chiaki's safety,” Seiji spoke in a serious tone.

”…Safety?”

”Yes… Only by learning more will I be able to better protect Chiaki.”

Shingo furrowed his eyebrows slightly.

”Chiaki needs protection?”