Chapter 381: Oath (1/2)

“I heard what happened, ya stupid son.”

Atsuko said out of the blue. She had come over shortly after Shuusaku left in the evening. Normally this would be a very rude thing to say to someone first thing in the evening, but Taiyou was quite used to having this sort of conversation.

“Whaddya want, stupid mom?”

He shot right back. Atsuko sat on the sofa gracefully, a sharp contrast to her unrefined speech. She then spoke again.

“I hear you got another girl, stupid son.”

“Oh, that? Yes, I increased the count.”

“Where is she?”

“She’s not in the condo.”

“Why not take her in? You wanna enjoy the sensation of having a mistress?”

“Fanciful ideas, as always.”

Taiyou grimaced. He wanted to ask how that would even work, but this was Atsuko Fukushima they were talking about. No point in doing so.

“Here’s some tea for you.”

Suzune said as she arrived from the kitchen.

“Thanks. Hey, Suzu-chan, what’s the new girl like?”

“Huh? Why’re you asking her and not me?”

He objected, but Atsuko ignored him.

“You’re asking about Sakura-san?”

“Oh, Sakura, is it? What about her last name?”

“Juunishima.”

“Oh? The same name as Youran? So that means…”

“Ah, yes!”

“Siblings?”

“Uhh…”

Suzune looked at Taiyou, seeking help. Sakura and Youran were sisters, but from different mothers. Things were a bit complicated in that regard, hence why Suzune hesitated. But this wasn’t anything to hide, so Taiyou decided to step in.

“They’re siblings, but half.”

“Half?”

“Same father, different mother.”

“Ahh, okay, they come from a high background.”

Atsuko said, nodding in understanding.

“Hmm, so she comes here even though she’s not living here?”

“Well, yeah.”

“Then call her, you stupid son.”

“Why should I, you stupid mother?”

“Listen, stupid son. I am the mother of your lady.”

“Aoba? That you are, yes.”

And so what? Taiyou tilted his head.

“Which means you’re my son-in-law.”

“Right.”

“And so any women that a son-in-law gets his hands on is automatically a daughter-in-law.”

Atsuko pointed at Suzune.

“Okay?”

“Isn’t it natural to want to meet your daughter-in-law?”

“Ah no no, wait a minute. Why the crazy reasoning?”

“Come on, just call her over.”

“Wha——”

Taiyou raised his voice. He looked over at Suzune, who was likewise frowning in confusion. Taiyou and Suzune looked at each other, soon coming to the conclusion that Atsuko would not be taking no for an answer.

“All right, let me try and get a hold of her.”