While the supermarket was fun, they didn't stay too long. He sent Hana and Yui home and said goodbye. "See you tomorrow, Senpai."
"See you tomorrow~!" Yui waved her hand happily.
Hana also did the same, showing a sweet smile as if she had sent off Yui's friend, but when Shishio was gone, her expression became complicated, reminiscing about what he did in the supermarket. She looked at her hand, which was held by him. It was strong and firm as if it wouldn't let her go no matter what.
"Yui."
"What's wrong, mom?"
"Do you like him?"
"Wh-What are you saying all of sudden, mom?!" Yui blushed and was embarrassed.
"So?"
However, Hana was just straight to the point since she wanted to know what her daughter was thinking about him without a filter.
Yui saw her mother staring at her with solemnity, which made her a bit nervous. "Wh-Why did you ask this question so suddenly, mom?"
Hana looked at Yui before she let out a sigh. "You know what kind of man he is, right? He isn't a good man. He is a scumbag. He is also dating many girls. Isn't it better for you to search for another guy who can love you wholeheartedly?" She wanted to know what her daughter was thinking. After all, she didn't want Yui to be like her, who had almost fallen on his palm.
The thought of her falling into the arms of this young man made her body shiver.
She had a husband and a daughter. Even if her husband was cold and treated her more like a maid, she didn't have much of a complaint about this family, especially when she had such a lovely daughter.
To be honest, she hoped that she didn't know him since if she didn't know him, she would never feel like this. When she thought that she was excited when the man that her daughter had a feeling for tried to make an advance on her, she felt she was so ugly at this moment.
Still, she didn't expect her daughter's answer.
"Even so, I like him, mom." Yui showed a reserved smile and said, "You don't know much about him."
'Oh, I know more about him than you think.' Hana rolled her eyes, but it was impossible for her to expose how she often communicated with Shishio.
"He has a lot of good points. I also know how dangerous and what kind of man he is, but I don't have a doubt about my feelings toward him."
Yui didn't hide anything and truthfully confessed her feelings toward Shishio to her mother. When she did this, she felt her body felt lighter since she didn't need to hide anything anymore. Still, she wondered what her mother would think.
Was she going to reprimand her?
But even so, she didn't think her feeling would change, and maybe, her feeling would be burnt even hotter since when there was an obstacle and her love was being tested.
"Then, do your best."
"...Eh?" Yui was dumbfounded.
"What are you dumbfounded for?"
"No, I mean... you're okay with it?"
"Well, you're in high school now, and it might be good for you to experience many things in life. Also, I have never forbidden you to date him, but I want you to confirm your feelings since dating him definitely isn't easy."
Unlike her, who was almost 40, her daughter was still in high school.
Why were you interested in me?
She was just an old lady compared to the girls around him.
Hana wondered whether Shishio was really interested in her or if he was just playing with her feelings.
If he played with her, she definitely wouldn't forgive him!
'But if he is serious...?'
Her face reddened, and she quickly threw this thought away since the more she thought, the more dangerous it would be.
"I-I know...!"
Yui had made up her mind, and she thought that tomorrow might be good. She clenched her fists and thought that she was going to do her best!
Hana looked at her daughter, feeling a bit restless, but in the end, she decided to support her since, as a mother, she only wanted the happiness of her daughter.
Meanwhile, after he left Yuigahama's household, he went to send Yukinoshita to her house. Strangely, he could feel Yukinoshita's gaze on him, which made him feel weird. "What's wrong?"
"When we arrive, can you help me to hold all my stuff to my room?"
"Sure."
He didn't think much since Yukinoshita really bought many things, including fruit, vegetables, and various other things.
"Rita-san, please wait for a while, okay?"
"Yes, you don't need to worry. I am not in a hurry after all." Rita answered with a lady-like smile, but inwardly, she sighed since Yukinoshita had the privilege that all the women in this place didn't have, which was to act spoiled toward him.
Then, soon, they arrived at the entrance of her apartment building.
Leaving Rita in the car, he walked with many things in his hands.
Yukinoshita also walked by his side with one free hand since she needed to open the key for identification.
Rita looked at the two and hoped for him to return quickly since it felt a bit lonely to be alone.
As he entered her apartment building, he looked around.
"Now that you mention it, it is your first time entering, right?"
"That's true." It was his first time entering Yukinoshita's apartment building. Whenever he visited her, she would walk out of the building and never let him enter. He also didn't force himself to enter since he didn't think it was necessary to stay in her apartment. "Are you deliberately not letting me enter your apartment?"
"Yeah."
"..........."
"I mean if I let a beast like you enter my apartment... I wonder what will you do to a cute girl like me?"
".........." Shishio.
What would he do? Nothing.
He was a gentleman, and unless he got permission and the girl also wanted to do it, he wouldn't do much, but it was natural of him to provoke her since every man was a pervert.
When he saw a cute girl, he wanted to push her and have sex with her.
Was he wrong to think so? No, since everything was only on his mind, and he had never done it unless he got permission, of course.
"Can you trust me?"
"Well, after I saw you buy a condom at the nearby convenience store, I made up my mind not to let you enter my apartment."
"...but will you let me enter now? Also, do you still remember that?"
"How could I not remember?" Yukinoshita blushed before she sighed. "When I thought about it, we had many awkward memories."
"...I can't deny that."
Their first meeting was when he wanted to search for someone who wanted to adopt a cat.
As a cat lover, it was impossible for Yukinoshita to ignore such a pitiful cat and want to keep it to herself. Unfortunately, her apartment didn't allow pets.
By then, they kept meeting each other from how she saw him with an erection, joining the Service Club, and many others. They were just inseparable, and now they were together.
Yukinoshita looked at him with a gentle expression as she held his hand.
Only he was confused why she showed such an expression when they talked about a condom and their awkward memories.
However, this worked in his favor, so he didn't bother to say anything.
"Let me open the door first."
Yukinoshita opened the lock of her apartment when they arrived at her apartment.
As the sound of the lock was heard, she looked at him and said, "Please enter."
"Okay." He didn't have any hesitation and entered, but he had to say her room was similar to his imagination. If there was something special about her room, it was her scent that made him feel comfortable and at ease. By then, he went to the kitchen and put down all of the things she had bought.
"Do you want tea?"
"Is there something cool and sweet? Like a calpis or soda?"
"Hmm... I don't really keep such a drink, but I will buy it in the future." She usually drank either tea or water and never really had an interest in drinking something with an artificial sweetener.
"Then, can I get cold tea?"
"Sure."
Yukinoshita poured cold tea that she had made in the fridge into the glass before she gave it to him.
"Here."
"Thanks."
He held her hand when he accepted her drink.
They looked at each other, and they moved closer before they kissed each other.
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"You... you should go back... don-don't make Rita-san wait too long..." Yukinohita was in his arms, blushing, trying to push him, but her power was so weak since she also didn't want to be apart from him.
"I will visit you tonight."
"...no."
"No?"
"Tomorrow." Yukinoshita took a deep breath and said, "We might be late tomorrow if you come tonight."
"...movie first?"
"Movie first."
He let out a disappointed sigh.
Yukinoshita chuckled as she put her forehead against his.
They hugged each other gently and enjoyed each other's presence. They might not say anything, but they wanted to stay like this as long as they could.
"Shishio."
"Hmm?"
"I can't stop you from flirting with a girl that you're interested in, but can you not seduce a married woman?"
"........."
Could he promise?
"I am not asking you to promise me, but don't make someone hurt, okay?" She kissed his forehead gently, yet this gentleness made him a bit uncomfortable.
"Thanks for believing in me."
"It's okay."
They hugged each other again before he decided to go back. After all, it had been half an hour. He was sure that Rita was going to complain to him since he had made her wait so long.
"See you tomorrow."
"See you tomorrow."
They kissed each other again before he left.
As for her wish to ask him not to seduce a married woman, he had to say sorry since he had made his decision.
Even if that woman was married, he wanted her.
With that said, he took a step forward since he knew his problem today wasn't over.