Volume 1 - CH 21

Chapter 21: “The barato Family’s Welcome”

I shudder as a chilling sensation runs down my spine, experiencing an emotion I’ve never felt in my daily life. So this is what it feels like to be overwhelmed by a murderous intent… I can’t help but imagine what would happen if this wrestler-like person were to attack me. I would be utterly defenseless and defeated.

While I enjoy casual weightlifting as a hobby, my level is nowhere near this person’s. It’s evident from his physique that he trains his muscles for combat.

“Nanami, who used to be bad with boys, has entered into a romantic relationship. It might have been difficult to bring it up, but this is such a joyous thing. I wish you had told us. Well, it might be embarrassing to report it to your parents… I can understand that,” Genchiro-san said.

“But… but wasn’t Dad who said that!” For the first time, Nanami-san’s voice becomes agitated. I’m taken aback by this sight of her in such a distraught state. She’s usually cheerful, teasing me occasionally and occasionally embarrassing herself, so seeing her like this is a first. Her anguished expression weighs heavily on my chest.

Gently observing Nanami-san’s distraught state, Genichiro-san, too, seems to be surprised at first, but he remains silent, waiting for her to continue.

As I comforted a teary-eyed Nanami-san, her mother looks at me with interest and exclaims, “Ara Ara” but I had forgotten that her parents were present here. While Panicking, I looked at Genichiro-san, who had his arms crossed and his head tilted. Huh? Why is he tilting his head?

“Hey… Nanami… I’m sorry, I really am… but…” Genichiro-san words feel somewhat awkward, but I have a slightly uneasy feeling. It’s a terrible premonition, as if the premise of what Nanami-san said is about to be overturned. And such premonitions often turn out to be true.

Whether it’s the oddity of Genichiro-san’s reaction or the fact that Nanami-san is now sitting and tilting her head, both of them look perplexed. Ironically, their postures while tilting their heads are strikingly similar.

Then, with an apologetic expression, Genichiro-san opened his mouth. “Did I… say something like that? I really don’t remember…”

Upon hearing Genichiro-san words, Nanami-san, myself, and even Nanami-san’s mother sitting beside us are left dumbfounded.

Interlude: Seventh Sea being embraced

Y-Y-Y-Youshin?! We’re in front of Dad and Mom, you know?! I’m happy, but isn’t this too bold?! What should I do?!

Ah… but… what’s this… Youshin’s body… It’s a little stiff, but it feels incredibly comforting…

My heart… I feel so at ease… Should I also hug him back?

Youshin… Will you accept Dad’s condition? I’m so happy… I want to hug him back too…

Just as I’m about to think that and return the embrace, my body freezes at my father’s words.

TL notes: whoa what a cliffhanger…