Chapter 73: Can I Stay Overnight?

Chapter 73: Can I Stay Overnight?

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I am Akiko Shijoin.

I am a mother who finds it heartwarming to see my daughter getting along well with a boy who recently appeared.

Although I am often described as being absent-minded, at this moment, upon receiving a report from our housekeeper, Fuyumi, both my husband and I were pale-faced.

What?! Haruka still hasnt come back!?

W-What!? The buses have already stopped!

The rain today was somewhat abnormal, pouring like a waterfall from the dark clouds that covered the sky, making the outside view from the window extremely poor.

According to Fuyumi, Haruka carelessly went out on a day like this and hasnt returned yet.

Well Im a little worried

Taking on the role of my husbands secretary as the company president, I had been busy organizing work brought home with Tokimune-san, who came back early. However, I had been so focused on dealing with difficult documents in the study that I hadnt noticed the intensity of the rain until now.

S-Sorry! I was cleaning the underground warehouse all this time, so I noticed late that Miss Haruka hasnt returned!

Fuyumi bows repeatedly, almost in tears.

Indeed, I have asked Fuyumi to keep an eye on Haruka, but in this vast mansion, such things can happen.

Oh, oh no! That girl What if shes out there in the rain, shivering? No, not just that, with this terrible visibility, she might have fallen into the river or gotten into a traffic accident Uooooooh! Im going now, my daughter!

Now, calm down, Tokimune-san! Youre usually cool-headed at work, but why does your IQ drop when it comes to our daughter?

I grab my husband, who seemed about to rush out, tightly and restrain him.

Honestly! What good is it for a father to lose his composure in such situations?

In times like this, calmly make a call on your mobile!?

As I was about to dial my daughters number on the mobile phone in my hand, the ringtone started playing, and the screen displayed Haruka.

Hello, hello?!

Oh, its Haruka, Mother! Im sorry for worrying you!

I was really worried! But Im glad nothing happened!

From her usual voice, there didnt seem to be any signs of trouble, and I felt relieved from the bottom of my heart.

Oh, Miss Haruka, thats a relief Phew, she seems to be fine. Such a worrywart.

Seeing that everything seemed fine from my behavior, Fuyumi breathes a sigh of relief, and Tokimune-san, who had been so flustered until just now, had a cool expression on his face, as if to say, Well, theres nothing we can do.

So, what are you doing now? Mm, mm Huh, huh!? Youre at Niihama-kuns house?

Huh?

Oh no. It seems that he has regained his senses after hearing an even more shocking word.

Um, was that my voice just now? Hehehe, its nothing, really! Well then, excuse me for now!

Wait! Wait, Akiko!

Ignoring Tokimune-san, who was shouting at me, I ended the call.

If I leave it like this, my husbands unnecessary voice will be heard on the other end.

Oi, oi!? Why did you hang up? We cant let Haruka stay at that brats house! Its different from staying at a friends house!

Well, Tokimune-san has a point. As a high school student, its a bit inappropriate to stay overnight at a boys house.

If Haruka had said she was going to stay at Niihama-kuns house on a normal day, I wouldnt have allowed it. I support their relationship, but theres a line to be drawn as a parent.

Thats right, right!? Then

But considering the current situation, isnt the situation different? If it seemed possible to go and pick her up, of course, we would. But in this poor visibility, its dangerous for both the person driving the car and Haruka, who would ride back with them. Besides, its already late, and we have to assume that she will stay overnight, dont you think?

Well, considering its an unavoidable situation, I think they should deepen their relationship within the bounds of whats acceptable for high school students.

Ugh B-But, that may be true, but Guh, guuuuuuuhhhhh!

Pointing to the scene of the downpour outside the window, Tokimune-san let out a regretful groan. While he understood that my words were logical, he didnt seem to be satisfied on an emotional level and was shedding tears of frustration.

But, but if they spend the night under the same roof! If that brat sees Haruka in her post-bath state and gets excited, turning into a beast in the middle of the night! Aaaaahhhhh!

Thats quite vivid coming from you.

Well, we were adults at that time, too.

We were young.

Uuuu But anyway, how did Haruka end up at that brats house Hm Could it be Did that brat plan it!?

Excuse me?

Did he lure Haruka there, knowing about this heavy rain, let her get soaking wet, let her take a bath, and then introduce her to his parents? Theres no way any parent wouldnt be pleased to see an angel like Haruka, and with the rain helping, it turned into a sleepover, and then in the middle of the night, away from the eyes of their family!

Well, how did Shinhama-kun predict the heavy rain that went completely against the weather forecast? Is he a psychic or a time traveler?

It seems that my retort didnt reach him either, and Tokimune-sans imagination was heating up as he became engrossed in his own delusions.

I wont let it happeeeen! Hey, Im going to take the car and go pick her up right now! I dont know when well come back, but Ill definitely bring Haruka home with me!

Huh!? W-Wait, Tokimune-san! What are you saying in this crazy weather!? Fuyumi-san! Please help me restrain this foolish CEO!

Y-Yes! Please calm down, sir! What will happen to the company if the CEO gets into an accident in this rain?

L-Let gooooo! Haruka! If we leave her like this, shell fall victim to the devils trap! Aaaaaaaaahhhhh!

While he was being restrained by me, he was suffocating me by squeezing my face, and Tokimune-san, who is known as the genius CEO and the success of the times, screamed and struggled like a spoiled child.