The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten (WN) (Volume 5+)

235 - Parents' Thoughts

"Welcome back."

Amane had lunch at Mahiru's place, returned to his place, and welcoming him back was his beaming mother.

Her face looked glossy for some reason, probably because of her delusion. It so happened that half the reason was her overimagining it, and Amane could only give her a cold look.

Mahiru blushed, worried if Shihoko had seen through everything. Surely there were intense acts Shihoko's delusions.

"You two are back? Ah, we used some stuff in the fridge. That fine?"

"It's fine. I said you can use them."

Forming a contrast with Shihoko was the serene Shuuto. He was wiping his hands as he poked his head out, probably because he was washing up.

"I'll buy anything that's lacking. Just use them as you please."

"Oh yes. There is insufficient food if you wish to stay for a few more days. I will have to shop for some. Since you are here..."

"Ehhh, we'll just go buy them later. We got a car anyway."

Shihoko really doted on her adorable daughter-in-law (tentative), and gave an excited smile the moment Mahiru mentioned that she wanted to go shopping.

"Alright. Shihoko-san and Shiina-san will be out shopping, right? Amane and I will clean up here."

"Eh, you're not going, Shuuto-san?"

"We'll be staying for a little longer. We can talk later. You two ladies have something you wish to talk alone about, right...?"

"Well you two men have something you want to talk about alone?"

"Hmm, hard to say, but I do have some things to say to Amane."

Amane could imagine what his mother would say, but not his father. He looked towards Shuuto, only to be responded with a peaceful smile.

It seemed Shuuto was not going to ask Amane about what happened the previous night, which was befitting of his personality. Amane was really grateful for the respect shown, but sometimes, Shuuto's inscrutable thoughts left him awkward.

Shuuto's grinning eyes left Amane flustered, and he averted his eyes. Shihoko seized the opportunity to grab Mahiru's hand, intending to drag her out.

She said she was going out for her own interest, but it seemed she had some place she wanted to talk to Mahiru with.

"Let's hurry on then. Now that we have a chance, tell me if there's a good cafe around here~"

"E-erm, Shihoko-san."

"Mahiru-chan, I have something good to tell you. We'll talk later."

"S-something good...?"

"I'll tell you later."

Shihoko's beaming face was unlike Shuuto. Amane felt a shiver up his spine, but the duo left before he could stop them. Mahiru was concerned about Amane, but she followed Shihoko out. She probably was being considerate to Amane, and also curious as to what this good thing was about.

The house immediately got quiet, and Shuuto returned to the kitchen with a wry smile.

Amane peered over, indicating that he wanted to help out, it was just an excuse, so Shuuto smiled, and prepared two glasses of ice coffee. His actions were so smooth, it seemed like he had expected so.

Amane gently gulped, obediently took two persons' worth of drinks to the living room, and sat on the living room sofa.

Shuuto sat next to him, his face still looking serene, which left Amane comfortable, scratching his cheek.