Chapter 85: The Third Bride/ I’m Scared of a Harem (2/2)

She didn’t say that she didn’t want to, but that she was scared. Looking at the face of the girl who spoke, she certainly seemed to be frightened.

「Miho-san, tea」

Atsuko who was in the living room asked Miho for more tea. If you were to see the appearance of the two interacting with each other, 10 out of 10 people would immediately think that it was a relationship between a celebrity and her maid.

However, in actual fact the two women equally loved the same man and there was no such thing as who was on top or who was below. At the very least…. for the two people and also for the other woman who had something to take care of outside of the house right now…. these three people had equal rights amongst each other.

Nevertheless, Atsuko was very laid back whilst Miho seemed to be in charge of undertaking the housework around the house. Other people may not be able to understand their relationship, however, to them this was something natural and it was something that they were happy with. Although Atsuko abided by this type of relationship, she was acting restless right now, and her unsettled appearance was showing.

「Atsuko-sama, this is your seventh cup, I think that it may be good to hold back a little」

「Uu, but」

Being rejected her extra serving of tea, Atsuko moaned like a child, and without being able to calm down, she stared at the wall. Beyond her glance was Aoba’s room, she seemed to be really uneasy and to top it off she started to unconsciously fidget.

「Atsuko-sama, even if you worry so much, nothing will happen.I think that it would be better to calm yourself」

「Uu, Miho-san is so cold. Aren’t you anxious about Aoba?」

Different from when she was in front of Taiyou, Atsuko gave a feeling that her mental age became quite childish. Although she seemed like the mistress of the house, the things she said were totally child-like.

「Although I am, but there is nothing we can do at present. What I can do is to assume the worst case scenario, and make preparations for that time」

「Worst scenario?」

「Yes, if it turns out that Aoba-sama and that person truly love one another, I would not be required. I will only be required if it turns out that Aoba-sama and that young boy do not have a close relationship」

「Do you really think….. they would have mutual affection?」

「What does Atsuko-sama think?」

Miho threw back the question that she was just asked. Atsuko thought for a little before answering.

「That boy, don’t you think he resembles Toushiro?」2

「What are you saying? In this world there is no person in existence that is capable of being compared to our Supreme Master」3

Without any hesitation, Miho declared her strong beliefs. Perhaps listening to her speak made her feel more calm, but Atsuko started to ask again in her smoother manner of speaking.

「No I mean his family lineage, and his inclinations. Don’t you think they might have some sort of low connection?」

「If it’s about that…. let me think; I think that he may have the same blood type O?」

「That’s a little generalized, can you elaborate a little more」

「That would be difficult for me to ascertain. That’s because thinking that anyone resembles Master, is something akin to a large disrespect」

「Really? Well I think that he’s quite similar. Especially when he gets angry….. or when he loses his temper. Didn’t you notice it? The eyes that boy had today, it looked really dangerous you know?」

「….. Yes, a mixture of both stubbornness and recklessness, these are common traits that a young person may have. Thinking about important things alone would probably aggravate his emotions」

「Yeah, I think so. Miho-san probably doesn’t know about this but, when Toushiro was young, during his high school days, he would often have those kind of eyes. Recently, he’s settled down a lot and gives off this really mature vibe but… Well, that single-minded earnestness of his is really similar, whilst he is still young I suppose that it is fine to behave this way」

Atsuko and Miho were both looking in the direction of Aoba’s room.

「I wonder what Aoba thinks of that kind of boy…..」

「Should we stop them? If it’s now I think there is still time」

「….What do you think will happen if a parent tries to interfere with their child’s love life?」

「…….Either it will turn out to be a trivial matter, or it may require a greater resolution 」

「I agree. Trying to break them apart… may make things worse」

「I’ve heard this before. It isn’t good for a parent to decide something for a child, even if it is appropriate to help them, the decision should be made by the child. Especially when deciding on things like their own university course, a big decision is more reason for a child to make their own decision」

「I’ve heard of that before as well. When a parent decides things for their child, if later in life things turn out badly, they may start blaming their parents in order to create an excuse for themselves. But as for me, I don’t really mind it even if she ended up having a grudge against me…..」

「Making the decision for her will not be benefit Aoba-sama. Doing something that will not benefit her requires consideration――」

Miho replied immediately.

「That’s just the way life is! It can’t be helped. Miho-san, another serving of tea please. Until this ends, let’s just drink together」

「……Understood」

Without Aoba knowing it, her mothers were really worried about her.