*Some time later*
*Bang*
After getting out of the car I approached the driver's door and said.
Tadano: "Thank you for bringing me and sorry for the inconvenience Dante-San"
Dante: "There is no problem Tadano-Sama, instead I would like to thank you for accompanying and protecting Kaede-Sama, I tremble to think what would happen to her if you did not intervene. And don't worry about those pieces of shit. I will take care of them personally. "
Tadano: "I understand and there is nothing you need to thank me for, I did it of my own free will. "I will do whatever it takes to protect Otori-San."
Upon hearing my words, Dante-San's eyes shone and then a small smile formed on his impassive face.
Dante: "Not at all Tadano-Sama, his actions are more than commendable. In a few days his master and mistress will return from their business trip. I am sure they would be very interested in meeting with you to express their gratitude."
Tadano: "AHAHA… then I'll look forward to it. Thank you again for bringing me and please convey my Thanks to Otori-San as well. See you later."
Dante: "Understood… have a good night Tadano-Sama" finishing his sentence the car started up again and drove away into the distance.
*Sigh*
Tadano: "Well, it seems like the time has come… I just hope to make it to tomorrow alive… if I remember correctly, tomorrow is the medical exams and it's probably also time to elect a class representative. It's weird I expected it to be sooner but apparently this was delayed. Things are starting to derail from what I know. Inaka's appearance is also rare. But hey, as long as Komi-san is happy that's the only thing that matters…" I got lost in my thoughts as he walked home.
When I opened the door a chill ran down my spine and made all the hairs on my body stand up, using my 8 agility points to the maximum. I quickly moved my head to the side.
The next second a fierce projectile at full speed crossed the place where my head had been and embedded itself forcefully into the wall.
I blanched when I saw what was embedded in the wall.
That was a damn sandal!
Damn I'm dead!
But wait. Like the hell a plastic sandal can go through brick and even embed itself in it.
Weren't my mother's stats supposed to be normal?
Her HP was normal. So I assumed she was and didn't look at her other stats.
Damn I should have.
If that thing had hit me...
Before I continued my chaotic ramblings another sandal/heavy artillery projectile. It shot in my direction, by the time I realized it it was too late and it hit me square in the face, knocking me to the ground.
Strangely it didn't hurt too much.
Although Wall-Kun behind me doesn't seem to have suffered the same fate.
When I looked somewhat dazed by the blow, I looked in the direction from which the sandal-shaped anti-tank projectiles came. I was able to see my mother.
Oh shit!
Her face still had the same smile as always, but a darkly dangerous aura surrounded her.
And squinting her eyes I could see a pair of red pupils that promised a lot of pain.
I quickly stood up and raised both hands to try to appease this Lovecraftian beast that was threatening to take my life.
Tadano: "M-mom! W-Wait! Please calm down okay? We can talk about it! Please put down that sandal! I'm too young to die!"
I said quickly in succession the fear I felt was so great that my legs were shaking.
Jeanne: "Tadano Hitohito! These are arrival times?! Don't you know how worried I was?! Don't you think abou..."
My mother was scolding me savagely, until she stopped when she saw my battered clothes with slight traces of blood, as well as my bandaged knuckles.
At that moment the cosmic horror being disappeared and in its place she left a fragile woman who began to cry while she ran in my direction.
Jeanne: "WUAAAAHHH!!! My Hito-Chan what did they do to you! Is that blood?! Resist, mom will quickly take you to a hospital! Don't leave mom! "Mom couldn't bear to lose her baby!"
Said a tearful Jeanne, who ran her hands all over my body in search of wounds.
My heart felt warm and sad.
Warm for your concern and attention to my safety.
And sad for making him worry so much.
I put my arms around the crying Jeanne and activated my [Singing – Professional] skill.
As she held her she hummed a calm melody as she infused a feeling of calm into my voice.
Tadano: "Calm down mom... I'm fine... don't cry, okay? "It saddens my heart to see you like this."
I said with my ability still active.
I could feel him starting to calm down.
Jeanne: "H-Hito-Chan… Hito-Chan shouldn't leave mom alone… m-mom will feel sad if something happens to Hito-Chan."
Jeanne said still whimpering.
I wiped her tears and said.
Tadano: "Don't worry, mom. I promise to never leave you alone. Until my body stops working I will take care of you." I said with a firm tone.
And take it as a personal vote.
This woman had treated me like her own son and had shown me her immense love at all times since we met, both my current self and my past memories of merging with Tadano. I would more than repay all the sacrifices she made for me.
I gently stroked her hair, while she hugged me.
It was a nice mother-son moment, but it was quickly broken by an indignant Hitomi.
Hitomi: "Ah! That's not fair mom! You didn't punish him! You didn't scold him much either! At least a couple of flip flops were necessary! How you can see the favoritism!"
Hitomi ranted.
She was outraged that I wasn't torn apart by the cosmic entity she turns into my mother when she's angry.
Since my mother had her back turned to her and with her head buried in my chest, she couldn't see Hitomi's face or mine.
Taking advantage of this, I stuck my tongue out of her and made a mocking expression towards my grumpy little sister.
She rolled her eyes and pointed her finger at me.
Hitomi: "You'll see one of these days I'll have my revenge!"
She said as she turned to leave.
Before he lifted a foot I said.
Tadano: "Hey! Catch!"
With a thought a bottle of creamy strawberry smoothie materialized in my hand. Taking my hand away from my mother's head for a moment, I threw it to Hitomi.
I knew this was her favorite, she bought them whenever she had money.
also I knew that she hadn't been able to drink one lately because she was saving for a new blouse.
It's amazing what you can learn from people if you use the [Reading the Environment] skill properly.
After being stunned for a moment, she quickly caught the bottle and upon recognizing what it was her eyes flashed, she could swear her pigtails even fluttered. It will be my imagination.
Hitomi: "Onii-Chan you…"
I winked at him.
I didn't say anything because Mom didn't like Hitomi drinking that stuff.
She was scolded several times when she found her drinking that drink.
That's why Hitomi made me hide them for her to drink when mom wasn't paying attention.
After seeing my wink she smiled and nodded as she went to our room to drink her favorite smoothie.
*A moment later*
I am in the kitchen preparing dinner.
Mom offered to help but I politely refused.
I told her to rest and watch her Dramas while she finished cooking.
After a while of back and forth she agreed, even reluctantly, while she sat on the couch and turned on the television.
Hitomi couldn't care less. And I boldly asked.
Hitomi: "Well? What will you delight us with today, Onii-Chan?"
Learning from me, she quickly stepped aside. Dodging a pillow that was thrown in his direction.
Unfortunately she doesn't have my agility,so she was hit anyway.
Hitomi: "UGGHH…"
Jeanne: "Mooh∼ Mi-chan you shouldn't talk like that… Hito-Chan is trying hard to feed us even though he is hurt."
Hitomi: "*Sigh* it's okay… *Cough* *Cough* my beloved Onii-Chan ∼ that you will cook for us… Hitomi is hungry ∼"
Hitomi said using a cute little girl voice.
A chill traveled all my body.
And I said quickly.
Tadano: "Don't do that again… Or I won't give you "Those" again" I said with a serious tone.
Hitomi wanted to complain but the threat was too much for her, she didn't want to let go of that divine elixir.
This is how we pass the time with jokes and laughter.
At bedtime both of us. Mother and daughter made a "peculiar" request of me.
Jeanne and Hitomi: "Sing us to sleep"
Tadano: "…Huh?"
Jeanne and Hitomi: "Please!"
Tadano: "Okay."
After sitting them both on the sofa, I sang them some calming melodies using my ability to completely relax them and make their sleep more comfortable.
Then I carried them each to her room and tucked them in.
I felt more like a father than a Son/Brother.
*The next day*
I was walking thoughtfully about my action plan for today.
Should I show the full power of my stats?
Or should I act normal?
After a moment of reflection I decided to show myself.
The system wanted me to stand out and if I didn't it would start to influence me, so this was the best, at least it wouldn't bother me for a while.
The other thing in my head was the way to reconcile with Komi-San. I thought of several ways, but the one that would be most effective for me was to use that...
"Enormously huggable Black Cat": "A stuffed animal/pillow of the best quality and softness. When you press its paw it will meow like a normal cat.
This would certainly capture her heart and pave my way towards an effective reconciliation.
Furthermore, I am very sure that I will see KomiCat again.
With these happy thoughts and a big smile on my face I headed towards Itan High School.
Author's note: Well here you go, I used all my effort to write this. At first I wanted to continue with the next day, but this happened on its own and no matter how much I tried to rewrite it, it ended up the same. well here you go. See you tomorrow I'll go eat something and sleep early tomorrow there's also a dentist appointment. with that said. Remember to drink lots of water and that I love you very much. Sincerely your favorite depressive author.
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