Chapter 82: The Third Bride / Confrontation between Mother and Daughter (1/2)

Chapter 81: The Third Bride / On Board! Chapter 83: The Third Bride / Please give me your daughter

Translator: Mikazuki

Their gaze swept across the Miyagi mansion. Aoba’s uniform did not look suitable for one’s home and she looked nervous. Her face stiffened as she tightly clenched her fist.

「It’s Miyagi――」

「Natsuno-kun」

Looking at her appearance, Taiyou thought about proposing to come another day; however, the thought was suddenly interrupted.

「Let’s go」

「Yea」

Taiyou nodded lightly and followed behind her. He wanted to ask her if she was still feeling ok to meet them, but to mention it now was irrelevant. They both entered the vast grounds and stood in front of the door. She was doubtful as she stood there doing nothing but the door made a deep sound and opened. Aoba passed through as if it was extremely natural. Taiyou had a feeling that not only was it not the time for visitors, but also the residents’ personal time, and was a little shocked when it opened.

「Welcome back, Aoba-sama」

When Aoba entered the foyer, she was greeted by Miho who was in a maid outfit. Taiyou was still a little shocked in regards to Aoba’s title, however considering the scene he saw the last time he visited, he expected it.

「I’m home, Mother. Is everyone here?」

「Only Atsuko-sama is inside, come in」

「…… Only Mama. That’s fine, I want to speak with her, is that ok?」

「I’ll guide you」

Miho led the two of them with a composed expression.She glanced over her shoulder at Taiyou but he couldn’t guess what she was thinking from the look.

It was because she did it so calmly.

Following Miho, Taiyou and Aoba were led into a different room from before.It wasn’t a reception room but it overflowed more with a lived-in feeling, like a cozy living room.Taiyou guessed that it was because Aoba was here and it was the room used for family.

「Sit down, Natsuno-kun」

Taiyou nodded and sat on the high quality sofa that was plentifully stuffed with a good filling.The quality of the level of comfort was excessive compared to the living room terrace in Taiyou’s Castle.

「Atsuko-sama will come soon」

「Mother」

Aoba called Miho as she was about to leave.

「Along with Mother as well」

「Certainly」

Miho bowed gracefully and stood near the wall.She refrained from doing anything which made her look like a servant.

Aoba said nothing in particular, probably because it was the way of the Miyagi family. After waiting for a while, the door opened and Atsuko came in.

Atsuko dressed completely different from Miho and looked like a wealthy celebrity. Based on the previous information from Aoba, Atsuko was reaching her forties, but she looked youthful as if she barely approached her thirties.

Taiyou remembered the words “beautiful witch” from back then.

「Welcome back, Aoba」

「Mama」

Aoba did not respond to Atsuko’s preemptive punch by saying welcome home.1

Atsuko’s eyes slightly wavered at the exchange while Miho’s face stiffened, but both of them reacted to such an extent that it would normally be overlooked, unless carefully evaluated.

(No, it was different! Even in that situation, the extent of the reaction was even more unusual)

Usually, 「I’m home」being omitted is not enough to cause turmoil.

Taiyou reconsidered and focused his mind once again.

Atsuko sat facing Aoba while they both stared at each other.

「Well, are you finished running away from home?」

「No, I’m still not done yet, but I will be soon」

「Oh?」

The unexpected words surprised Atsuko.

「What do you mean? Isn’t it strange that you decided to sort out your feelings so suddenly?」

「Yes, I’ve already resolved to sort my feelings, therefore, it’s more of a distinction」

「I wonder where did you learn such a thing?」

Atsuko said as she turned towards Taiyou and gave him a flirtatious glance. The glance she gave him seemed to imply that he was a bad influence for her daughter.

That may or may not have been the case. Regardless, Taiyou decided not to say anything.

「Well then, what did you come back today for?」

「Because there is something I wanted to say to Mama and everyone. Is Mommy not here?」

「In a little bit. If you do have something to say, Miho and I are here, so you can say it」

「Mama and everyone are a parliamentary system right?」

Aoba unintentionally smiled. That somehow interested Taiyou. It was an unrelated matter however, thus the conversation advanced forward.

「I understand, well then, talk」