A Very Popular Idol Classmate Has Taken a Liking to Me, A Person Who Doesn't Want to Work for My Whole Life
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.Daininki Idol na Classmate ni Natsukareta, Isshou Hatarakitakunai Ore
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Act 4 - The Past of The Shidou Family
33-1 Greetings to Her Parents?
"…So, for the time being, he will be acting as my girlfriend." (Rintaro)
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The three members of MillStars stare silently at Yukio, who is dressed in a girl's school uniform.
An awkward silence fills my room.
"...Umm, I'm Inaba Yukio. Rintaro's classmate... but is it really necessary for me to introduce myself?" (Yukio)
"Of course it is. Given that the relationship between me and these three is the issue here, we need to share the situation." (Rintaro)
"That might be true, but... could you try to put yourself in my shoes? Suddenly being presented in front of three famous figures like them..." (Yukio)
"Well, you've already met Rei, so, don't be so nervous." (Rintaro)
"You've gotten nerve of steel, haven’t you... Rintaro?" (Yukio)
You don’t have to say it in that exasperated tone.
"...Since we’re the same age, is it all right if I just call you Inaba-kun?" (Mia)
"Y-yeah. That’s fine." (Yukio)
"Okay. Then, we’ll introduce ourselves too. I’m Ugawa Mia. In Millefeuille Stars, I go by Mia. And this here is――――" (Mia)
Mia turns her gaze toward Kanon.
"I'm Kanon, Hidori Kanon. Hey, Inaba-kun, can I ask you something?" (Kanon)
"Ee, what is it?" (Yukio)
"Um... you’re really a boy, right?" (Kanon)
"Yeah, I am." (Yukio)
Kanon's eyes carry the kind of suspicion reserved for examining something doubtful.
Her reaction as someone meeting Yukio for the first time isn’t unreasonable.
Though it is rather rude, considering Yukio’s appearance, it's inevitable.
Surprisingly, Yukio seems entirely unbothered, maintaining a calm demeanor.
He even carries himself with a certain air of confidence.
"W-well... as Rintaro’s acting girlfriend, I guess you might actually be the perfect choice." (Kanon)
"Y-yeah, let’s leave everything around Rintaro to Inaba-kun from now on." (Mia)
Despite their words, Kanon and Mia wear complicated expressions.
I don’t know why, but something seems to be bothering them.
"Inaba-kun, can we count on you to take care of Rintaro?" (Rei)
"Leave him to me. That’s why I came to introduce myself to you all." (Yukio)
"I see... Thank you." (Rei)
"Likewise. Thanks for being on Rintaro’s side." (Yukio)
"I plan to stay with Rintaro forever, so I’ll always be on his side." (Rei)
"H-heh... well, I also plan to stay with Rintaro forever." (Yukio)
"...No, I'll be the one staying with him forever." (Rei)
"It’ll be me." (Yukio)
I can’t help but feel like I'm being left out.
Why are Rei and Yukio glaring at each other and practically shooting sparks?
There isn’t any reason for them to be at odds... is there?
"All right, all right, no weird fighting. More importantly, Rintaro, can you tell us more about how that Tenguuji-san ambushed you on your way home?" (Kanon)
"Yeah, that’s important too." (Mia)
I explained to the three of them the situation when Tenguuji ambushed me.
Suddenly, their expressions darken.
Since I think the situation has been improving, I tilt my head, puzzled by their reactions.
"Man... you’re surprisingly dense, Rintaro-kun." (Mia)
"Yeah, even I’m shocked." (Kanon)
"...I can’t help but feel a little sorry for that Tenguuji-san." (Rei)
Huh? Why does it feel like I am suddenly the bad guy here?
Noticing my growing unease, Mia quickly forces a smile, perhaps to ease my nerves.
"W-well, from a situational standpoint, Rintaro-kun didn’t do anything wrong. So I don’t think you need to worry about it. It’s just that, from a girl’s perspective, there are parts of it that feel a little pitiful." (Mia)
"Y-Yeah! It feels like it’s not just someone else's problem, right?" (Kanon)
I'm not entirely sure what they meant, but it seems like the two of them are trying to support me.
With Rei nodding earnestly beside me, it doesn’t seem I'm being blamed.
"But if Tenguuji-san backed down, can we consider it resolved for now?" (Kanon)
"...I can’t say for sure, but it felt like she gave up, at least for the moment." (Rintaro)
"Phew... if that’s the case, I guess we don’t have to worry too much about it anymore. It does feel a bit anticlimactic." (Kanon)
Anticlimactic, indeed. Kanon's right.
After all the overthinking and mental struggle I've gone through to escape that burden, it feels foolish, and I can’t help but wonder if it really got resolved this easily――though I honestly still have doubts.
"Of course, don’t let your guard down." (Kanon)
"I know. Until I’m sure she’s stopped trying to intrude on my personal life, I’ll stick to the plan and keep relying on Yukio for help." (Rintaro)
"Good. As long as you understand." (Kanon)
And with that, our discussion comes to an end.
The issue with Tenguuji has concluded more effortlessly than I expected.
But still... something doesn’t sit right.
Tenguuji's expression as we parted ways and the reactions of everyone here—it's hard for me to just let it go, no matter how much they tell me not to worry.
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After seeing Yukio off at the station and after Mia and Kanon return to their rooms, only Rei and I remain in my room.
It isn’t unusual for Rei to lounge around here, so the scene isn’t anything new.
But today, it seems like Rei has something she wants to talk about.
"So, what’s the matter?" (Rintaro)
I place cups of coffee for both of us on the table and ask.
"Mm, thanks... It’s about my family." (Rei)
"Your family?" (Rintaro)
"Rintaro, I want you to come with me... to greet my parents." (Rei)
"Bbb――――!" (Rintaro)
I barely managed to stop myself from spitting out my coffee, covering my mouth with my hand just in time.
What Rei has just said hit me like a bolt from the blue.
"W-what do you mean...?" (Rintaro)
"My mom wants to meet you. She says she wants to thank you for taking care of me." (Rei)
"Oh, I see… so that’s what it is." (Rintaro)
For a second, I thought she was talking about meeting them as a marriage introduction.
"Can you come sometime soon?" (Rei)
"Well, I don’t have any plans, so it’s not an issue... but we’re still not sure if the matter with Tenguuji is truly resolved." (Rintaro)
Then again, now that I think about it, Rei’s father is also the head of a major company.
Even if Tenguuji wants to interfere, she won’t risk provoking the entire Otosaki family directly.
No matter how much backing she has from the Tenguuji Group, it won’t be in their interest to create unnecessary enemies.
There's also a personal issue of mine to consider――――.
Rei’s father is acquainted with my father.
If I want to uncover more about my father—something I had avoided confronting—this can be a good opportunity.
"...All right, I’ll come." (Rintaro)
"Thanks. I’ll let my mom know." (Rei)
And so, it's decided that I will soon pay a visit to Rei’s parents.
~"(This is a Translation Content of pemudatunawisata[dot]my[dot]id. so, read only on there, kay~)"~
[End of Chapter]
Cya~!
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