The House Always Wins | Kakegurui x Male Reader

Chapter IV

Y/N's POV

Y/N's maternal grandfather had always been a figure of respect and admiration in his eyes, in contrast to Jack's strained relationship with the older man. It was no secret that there was little love lost between Jack and his father-in-law, and his mom often found herself caught in the middle, harboring mixed feelings.

"The old man is a fucking legend in my eyes," Y/N thought, recalling the times his grandfather had shown him kindness and understanding, traits that seemed in short supply at home.

Jack couldn't hide his disdain. "That man, of course, would approve just to spite me. And because both he and Y/N are kindred spirits when it comes to whoring around,"

"Don't talk about my father like that. He was... a charmer when he was younger," She insisted, trying to paint a more flattering picture of the man.

Jack snorted dismissing her defense. "A charmer, sure. Is that what we're calling it now?" Turning to his wife he added, "You're making a mistake again, Elaine. Supporting this...this escapade of his is just going to end badly."

Elaine tried to mediate the growing tension. "I'm not supporting it, Jack. I'm just... trying to understand our son. Isn't that what we should be doing?"

"Yeah, Mom's right. At least she's trying to get it. Besides, Grandpa knows a thing or two about life, unlike some people who just pretend to." His gaze darted pointedly to Jack.

Jack's jaw tightened. "Your grandfather may have traveled the world and charmed his way through life, but that doesn't mean he's the role model you need. Life isn't just about doing whatever you want, Y/N."

Y/N shrugged. "Maybe not, but it's about making my own choices, right? And right now, I choose to ask Grandpa. At least he'll listen without judging."

His father left and she blinked, "I can't allow this Y/N... your father has forbidden you from visiting my father."

"If I can get what I need he won't go see the man."

"I... give me time to talk things out with your father."

"Good luck with that then, I go to my room ... need some more commissions to do." He turned to his room.

"Leave the door open that's an order."

He grinned, "Sure, just don't blame me if Max or Lily again walk in to see me writing the Nordic god of Thunder and a Chinese hero from the three kingdoms having steamy gay sex."

"Y/N!"

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After two months of enduring nothing but "Oh, I'm still talking to him" and "Your father hasn't decided" or the ever-delayed "later" from his mother, Y/N's patience had disappeared. The lack of action from his parents drove him to take matters into his own hands. He decided to visit his grandfather, the one person he believed could give him the permission he needed to embark on his journey to Japan.

His grandfather, Harold "Harry" Thompson, lived in a cozy yet eccentrically decorated bungalow on the outskirts of town.

Y/N had to sneak out early in the morning, telling a white lie about meeting Anzu for an "intensive study session" to avoid suspicion.