CH 99

Chapter 99 – Sara-senpai and Okan

Senpai’s appearance as she prepares the tea, the view from behind is surprising.

“Then, I will prepare the tea.”

With no hesitation, Sara-senpai starts preparing the tea.

For Senpai, who naturally knows where my clothes are stored, it’s no surprise that she knows where the tea set is.

However, it’s be different for Okan, who just came here for the first time.

“Sara-senpai, can I also…”

“No, that won’t do. I’ll do it myself. Please entertain your mother, Takanashi-san.”

As expected, she refused.

I wanted to help because it will be difficult to talk to my mother.

“Maybe I’m dreaming…”

And that mother I talked about has not yet accepted the situation.

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“Umm… let me introduce her. She is Sara Satsukawa, a second-year student at the same school and Vice-President of the student council. It’s a little late, but let me just say this. I’m indebted to her in many ways. It is no exaggeration to say that my school life is made possible thanks to Sara-senpai.”

After I finished saying that, Sara-senpai smiled and bowed her head.

“It has been an honor to meet you, esteemed Mother. My name is Sara Satsukawa. And I am the one who has been in debt to Takana… Kazunari-san.”

She was a little nervous, fidgeting and speaking more politely than usual.

I’m sorry that you have to meet my mother out of the blue, without any preparation or notice… I’ll need to apologize to her later.

“No, no, the pleasure’s all mine. To be honest, I was a little… no, I was quite surprised. I didn’t expect Kazunari to have a girlfriend… and a girl this cute- it’s not flattery, it’s the truth… to think this kid would get one.”

Even without Okan saying it, I think I’ve used up all my luck to have Sara-senpai to someone like me.

“Such kind words, I’m…”

“No, no, no, what are you saying…? Umm, I’ll call you Sara-chan, okay?”

“Yes! I’ll be happy if you do so.”

Mother was a little stunned when she saw Senpai smiling so happily.

“Ha~a (Sigh)… such a cute girl. There’s no such idol around. So, how much have you troubled Sara-chan? She’s the one who cleans up the house, right? I want to thank her properly, so tell me everything honestly.”

…I guess I need to tell her all about it.

This was bound to happen sooner or later, and it wouldn’t be a bad idea to have Okan know.

I told Okan about what happened in the past, the lunch boxes, and the current situation, keeping it to a reasonable level.

“Ha~a… what’s with that… I can’t thank you enough for the hospitality. I’m sorry for my foolish son. It must have been hard for you.”

With a huge sigh, Okan lowered her head to Sara-senpai and apologized. I’m also aware of how much I’m being taken care of.

“No, please don’t. All the things that I did were what I wanted to do for Kazunari-san… I’m rather glad that you are pleased.”

After seeing Senpai not breaking her smile, Okan, who understood something, was moved and suddenly hugged Sara-senpai.

“I’ve never seen such a nice girl before! You are so pretty and have such a good personality! Sara-chan, please don’t abandon my son even though he is a handful!”

“Thank you very much. It makes me happy hearing you say that.”

Sara-senpai accepted Okan’s generosity without any reluctance. I’m glad the two of them got along.

Okan looked at me with Sara in her arms and said.

“Kazunari! Someone like you will never have another chance to meet a nice young lady like her! Take good care of her so she doesn’t fall out of love with you!”

“I know! Bedsides… I only have my eyes on Sara-senpai.”

When I responded loudly, Senpai came to me, leaving my mother’s hug. Then she snuggled up to me.

“I’m so happy. You’re the only one for me too, Takanashi-san…”

I looked up at her, and our eyes involuntarily met. We couldn’t help but stare at each other.

“…I never thought in my life that my son would flirt right in front of me.”

Hearing that mumble reminded us that we were right in front of my mother.

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“If you add this, you’ll get the Takanashi family rendition.”

“Oh, I didn’t think you could do it like this. I’ll try making it next time.”

I never thought I’d see the day Sara-senpai cooks alongside my mother.

The two of them happily talked about various things while cooking.

“Takana… Kazunari-san didn’t tell me about this…”

“He doesn’t understand because he only knows how to eat. Is it difficult for you to call Kazunari by his first name?”

“Umm… that’s…”

“Kazunari, come here for a minute.”

I was told earlier not to come because I’ll only get in the way. I wonder what Okan is dissatisfied about?

“Umm, Takanashi-san.”

“What is it, Sara-senpai?”

Of course, if it’s Sara-senpai who called me, it’s a different story.

“…Why didn’t you come when I called you? Well, no matter. What would you do if Sara-chan wanted to call you by your first name?”

Needless of her question, why were you two talking about that?

When I looked at Sara-senpai, she seemed a little embarrassed and fidgety… Wha–! Cute!

“What are you looking at…? Alright, okay, I know. So what’s your answer?”

“Of course, I’ll be very happy. I would feel like I’m someone special.”

“Someone special… understood! Then please take care of me, Kazunari-san.”

Good… this is very good.

This time, you did an excellent job, Okan.