Chapter 318: Shio's Battle (2)

As soon as we came back from our short walk outside with our destination being the nearby small park where we played during our childhood, the first thing we noticed was Shio’s car in front of our house.

The engine was still on and the silhouette of a person could be seen inside.

As soon as I approached it to check on her, Shio burst out of the driver’s seat and immediately put me in her embrace, startling even Akane who had her arms linked with mine.

“Calm down. Have you been waiting here? I sent a message, right? I said we’ll be out on a short walk.”

“You did. That’s why I waited here. Waiting for you.” Shio answered and as if ignoring Akane’s presence, she even tightened her embrace as she buried my face on her voluptuous chest. Although Shio’s could be bold at times especially that first time I visited her room at the Administration Building, this act of hers felt unnatural.

“Shiori, can you act like your age? If someone saw us here, it would not look good for you.” Akane, displaying a fit of slight jealousy upon seeing how Shio acted, remarked.

“You said you’ll allow me in your room… Akane, there’s no taking back that now.”

“I know! But you… Stop clinging to him and let’s go inside. Husband, reprimand Shiori.” Akane answered as she tried to pull me out of Shio’s embrace.

Well, it’s not like I want her to be more jealous. However, being hugged like this by Shio, that unnatural feeling gradually made sense. Shio wanted someone to hold her or Shio wanted me to hold her..

That’s why to settle this down, I clasped Akane’s hand before reversing my and Shio’s position. From hugging me, I slipped my arm to her waist and led her inside the house.

Akane who became satisfied with my gesture pouted cutely and sighed before letting my arms go. But before she went ahead to prepare our room, Akane took my jacket off and kissed me while eyeing Shio’s reaction.

Well, her quirk was once again acting up. Still, she managed to control it.

When we ascended the stairs, Akane opened the door for us as I dragged the somewhat weakened Shio who didn’t want to let go of me.

I put her down to the left side of our bed before climbing up to her right.

Feeling the softness of our bed Shio eventually calmed down as she turned her body to face me and once again pulled in her embrace.

Upon seeing that, Akane closed the door and ran up to the bed, taking my right side which led me to be squeezed between them.

“Ruru… Ruru…” Shio chanted my name while her expression filled with longing, grief and many more.

Copying her, Akane also called out my name as her arm slipped from behind me, hooking up to my shoulder.

Well, normally, this would be a difficult position to be in. However, knowing and understanding these two women’s current state, I calmly settled the two down. I fixed my position and spread open my arms to let them use it as their pillows.

Fortunately, the two understood my gestures. After that, my arms moved to the back of their heads while they continued to snuggle closer and hold tightly on me..

Rubbing the back of their head to the backs, the two gradually became comfortable and before I knew it, the two had already started snoring softly. Looking at their peaceful expression as if they’re at the most secure location in the world, I couldn’t help but let out a satisfied smile.

I knew I would wake up with both of my arms numb tomorrow morning. Nonetheless, there’s no way I would push them away.

Before drifting to sleep like the two of them, I reached in to kiss their foreheads. And perhaps they felt it in their sleep, the lips curved slightly.

Talking to Shio about the full details of her meeting with that guy could be done tomorrow anyway. For now, the two of them needed the rest.

And with me being the catalyst to calm them down, a little sacrifice of having numb arms was definitely worth it.

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When the morning arrived, Shio, who probably got a moment of clarity about how she acted last night, embarrassedly tried to slip out of the bed.

However, those little movements from her were more than enough to wake me up.

Before she could gently pluck her body out of my arm, I tightened my hold on her shoulder.

When she felt that, Shio lifted her gaze and met mine who’s still a bit drowsy.

“Ruru… I’m sorry.”

“Don’t say that and stay here. There’s still time. Will you just leave me here?”

“… There’s Akane with you.”

“But I also want my Shio here.”

“If you go, Shiori, I won’t let you enter our room again.” And being someone who would also wake up from the littlest movements, Akane interjected in a cold voice. She’s clearly taking my side to not let Shio slip away.

Faced with the two of us, Shio quietly resigned on what she planned to do and once again laid her head down on my arm.

“We finally got to sleep together and now you’re going to run away? Not happening.” After saying that, I planted my lips on hers.

Akane who felt the slight jealousy again nudged me to also give her a kiss which I did.

Spending around half an hour more in the bed with the two, Akane watched how I conquered Shio in the bed once more.

She was slightly drunk last night and didn’t think too much about Miwa-nee joining us. However, now that she sobered up, Shio was like a maiden as she continued to cover her reddened face to prevent Akane from seeing her while I worked hard on top of her.

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“Ruru… I’m going. Akane, thank you. Also thank Miwa-nee for me, for listening to my rants yesterday.”

“Un. Take care on the road. If something’s on your mind and if you feel worried about the result of your decisions, I’m all ears.”

While resting after one round in bed where I thoroughly satisfied her and made her forget her woes, Shio detailed to us what happened last night and why she was in that state when she arrived home.

As it turns out, the guy was really too desperate. He almost made a scene there, even blurting out Shio’s relationship with me. Fortunately, there were bystanders who helped her when that guy tried clinging onto her legs in a bid to evoke sympathy from her.

She took a tough stance and forced him to sign the papers before leaving that place. That act of hers drained her strength and remaining courage as she almost wobbled her way back to her car. When she sent that last update, her fingers were already trembling. No wonder there were typos in it.

That Nobuo was truly at his lowest now.

As soon as I heard her recollection of the events, I immediately contacted Nao right there and then. Although that girl was still a bit sleepy when her face appeared on the screen, all those sleepiness went away after seeing who was calling her.

After calming her down, I told her to take care and leave the area as soon as she spotted that guy. He failed with Shio, he would surely try to get to her before everything goes down on him.

And to add onto that, Akane and Shio reminded her to take my warning seriously.

Honestly, if it’s up to me, I would tell her to come here immediately and ditch her class.

However, that would be selfish of me. Nao knew the possible consequences that might come up from her actions, she surely prepared for that. Before I noticed, that girl also changed or rather, she somehow picked back up her stronger side when we got reunited.

She was also a headstrong girl when we were still together. Just those phone calls she would do to make me notice and every other method she came up with just to be with my side was evident of it.

That’s why I was a bit surprised when I saw her again in Shio’s house, too girly and timid as if the Nao in my memory disappeared…

“There’s no need to be worried about my decisions… It’s all over, Ruru… In the future, I will be able to take your surname…” Her voice trailed at that last sentence as a meaningful smile appeared on her lips.

Well, I already told her that I’ll make her Ms. Onoda in the future. And this was her way to finally settle on that idea.

But there’s still a lot of time before that happens. I still have to succeed in building that future for us. Nonetheless, our relationship will continue to improve through the passing of days…

Although it’s still a bit early, Shio still had to organize those papers before going to the local city hall to submit the divorce application. Because they both signed in it, there’s no need to trouble the court for its approval anymore. The workers in the city hall will legalize it and in a few days, their divorce will be recognized.

After seeing her car take off, I went up to Miwa-nee’s room first to tell her we’re leaving early and relaying Shio’s words.

Because of Akane’s quirk and to avoid being late for the 2nd time, we’re leaving an hour earlier than normal. Until her period ends, I will continue sending her to school. And to make it fair for the other girls, I will now have spare time to meet them just like with Ririka yesterday. Today, they already decided who will wait for me near the train station after sending Akane to their school gate.

Well, the time will still be short. However, for the girls who already missed me after our meeting last Thursday, the few minutes that we will be together is plenty enough.

“Akane, since we might not run into them today, express my gratitude to the three for looking after you, especially to Yuuki-san.”

Yuuki is Fuyu’s surname. Well, I only learned about it through the note she left. We’re not really that familiar with each other so instead of her first name, the name below her note was her last name.