Chapter 22: Four

“…?”

Just as I was about to go to bed, my phone alerted me about an incoming call.

I picked it up to see who it was, the caller was my grandpa.

I hadn’t had any recent communication with him, but… I wondered if it might be about that one.

“Hello”

“Hello. Are you doing well, Hayato?”

“I’m doing well. I told you that I’ll let you know if anything goes wrong.”

Even though we spend time apart, he and my grandma still greatly cares a lot about me. I promised to let them know immediately if anything happened to me… At least, what I thought of astrouble, and that’s when Grandpa told me.

“You’re still saying that. I heard you encountered a robber?”

“… Sakuna-san, huh?”

I wondered why my grandpa had brought this up, and the first person that popped into my mind was Sakuna-san. I had given her my grandparents’ contact information as they are the only immediate family member I could contact at the moment. It was a few days ago, I think she  might’ve told him about it.

“She told me that you saved her from a dangerous situation. She thanked you for saving her two daughters who are the same age as you.”

“Yes.”

“Ever since Kasumi was alone, you had been desperately trying to support her. That’s why I truly appreciate you as our grandson. And know what? I thought if something were to ever happen to you, my heart would stop.”

“Yeah… I’m sorry about that.”

Indeed, if there happened to be a mistake at that time, someone could have been injured. If worse, someone would’ve been killed by that knife. After all it was all luck, it was really lucky for us that I, Arisa, Aina and Sakuna-san were all safe after that.

“I didn’t expect Sakuna-san to get in touch with you so quickly, but what did you two talk about?”

“Humu. She said she wanted to take care of you. She seemed to be very concerned about you not having your father and mother around.”

“……”

… I really don’t know how kind she is.

The person named “Kasumi” my Grandpa mentioned earlier is my mother.

Anyway, that’s good I guess? Though is it just my imagination or does Grandpa seem a bit overly happy?

“Sakuna-san seems to be about the same age as Kasumi. Like me and my wife, she cares a lot about you. That’s why we hit it off so well and got to talking. She is very much like Kasumi in the way she talks about how cute you are and how she wants to spoil you.”

Oh, you think so too, Grandpa?

Of course their looks are different, but the way she tries to pamper me is certainly similar. Even though she is someone else’s mother, if she were to hold me in her arms and ask me to let her spoil me, I wouldn’t be able to escape.

“Hayato, let your mother spoil you.”

“Hayato-kun, please allow me to spoil you.”

The image of my mother in my memory and Sakuna-san, whom I can see whenever I want to, are overlapping.

Imagining this, I listened to Grandpa’s conversation half talking, which was bad enough, but Grandpa laughed.

“Kasumi was also complaining that you wouldn’t be spoiled… You’ve been trying hard to support Kasumi since Kanata-kun died. Then, when you grew up, Kasumi was gone.”

“… That’s true.”

By the way, “Kanata” is my father’s name.

Well, I don’t remember much since it was a long time ago, but when I was in junior high school, it was embarrassing to be spoiled by someone even if they’re their mother. Of course, I know there are people who don’t, but I couldn’t do it.

“But it gets lonely sometimes, and I have no one to look for.”

“That’s true. But if that’s the case why don’t you try getting spoiled by Sakuna-san?”

“What are you saying, Grandpa…?”

“Though we only talked, Sakuna-san feels a lot like Kasumi.”

My heart thumped.

They feel alike… my grandpa told me and now I’m sure of it. They’re not similar looks wise, but there’s something in her that seems familiar. Like that gesture that appeals to me to be pampered? Why did I even think that they were similar?

“Well, she seems more ladylike unlike Kasumi. Kasumi worked hard to win over Kanata-kun by playing tricks on him, you know.”

“… Eh? My mother?”

What’s that interesting story? Though i’m not sure if i wanna hear it

“Umu. Well, it seems he wasn’t too happy about it, yet he liked our daughter at that point, so it all worked out.”

“H-heh…”

How unexpected… I didn’t know that my mother used to be like that in the past. I’m both glad and sad… to have no knowledge about those things I wonder what this feeling I have right now.

“That’s how they got married… and you know the rest from Kanata-kun’s parents.”

“Yeah… but I’m glad my dad and mom got married. Because that’s how I was born and I can confidently say they’re my parents.”

“That’s right.”

“Plus, I got to meet my grandpa and grandma!”

I had to be hated by my grandparents because my father and mother got married, but so what. I’ve never regretted being born to my father and mother, and as I nodded my head in agreement, Grandpa was crying on the other end of the phone.

“Ha, Hayato… I’m… I’m so glad… teet”

Teet? Oh, dentures.

As expected of my grandpa, he’s too much of a tearjerker. But my grandma isn’t like him. Though I remember one time I gave my grandma a birthday present and the next month she sent me a substantial amount of money. I wonder how much they both love their grandchildren… hehe, well I’m really glad for it.

I then spoke with my grandma on behalf of my grandpa, whose dentures had fallen out, and the call ended.

“… Aah~, thank goodness that they’re all right.”

I was relieved to hear that they weren’t sick or in any bad physical condition. It’s been a while since I’ve heard my grandparents’ voices, so I guess I’ll be able to sleep well today. As soon as I lay down on the bed, while thinking about those two, drowsiness came over me.

“~~♪~~♪~~♪”

“……?”

I could hear birds chirping and the light reaching my eyes that was dazzling.

I think I heard a rhythmic humming as well, but I didn’t care, I just pressed my face against something incredibly soft in front of me.

“… Hmmm…”

Huh… when did I have a cuddle pillow?

Or whatever that nerdy friend of mine called it, I’m sure I don’t have anything like that in my room though. Am I hugging a comforter? No, it can’t be… it wouldn’t be so warm and soft.

“…?”

Don’t tell me–

–I had a bad premonition and opened my eyes.

The first thing I saw was a knit sweater, pure white in color. I pulled my face away for a moment, but a hand behind my head pushed me back into that softness.

“You’re not allowed to. It’s still a little early, so please indulge in me a little more.”(E/N:YEAH BOI! Sakunacchi for the save!)

“… Sakuna-san?”

“Ahan♪ Fufu, that’s right!”

Sakuna-san made a very naughty sound as she spoke while continuing to bury my face in her chest. As for me, I wondered why she was here, but now that I think about it, I think I might’ve given her a duplicate key.

“How long have you been here?

“A few minutes ago. I came to make breakfast, but I was a little early, so I came to check on Hayato-kun, but you were still sleeping… Sorry, I couldn’t resist doing this.”

“Oh no… no need to apologize at all.”

She’s saying she couldn’t resist…Yeah, but still, isn’t this a dangerous thing to do in the morning.

In front of me was a pair of huge t**s that were beyond huge! Her smell was so sweet that it makes me want to be here forever.

I just talked to my grandparents yesterday, don’t tell me… were you aiming for this, Sakuna-san?

“I used to do this to Arisa and Aina a lot in the past, and they would say “mama” and bury their faces in my breast. They were so cute, you know.”

“Is that so…?”

“Yes, so cute♪”

“Hmm…?”

“So adorable♪”

…Eiii!

I buried my face in Sakuna-san’s chest with all my might. Well, not like it made a difference since she’s already hugging me, I can’t escape anyway. Besides, if I don’t do this, I’m sure Sakuna-san won’t let me go.

“By the way, I heard from my grandfather yesterday.”

“Oh, is that so? Is everything alright?”

“He told me that if anything happened to me, his heart would stop.”

“Fufu, that’s proof that he loves you.”

Yes, right.

I was reminded of that again after yesterday’s call.

As I was remembering that, Sakuna-san stroked my head.

“I’ve heard a lot about you. I heard that you tried your best to support your mother after your father passed away?”

“… Yes.”

“I think that’s great, even though you were small. But… I also thought that was one of the reasons you didn’t have that many opportunities to be spoiled by your mother.”

“That’s… right.”

When I muttered this, Sakuna-san put her hand on my forehead, lifting my bangs up and bringing her face closer to mine.(E/N: YES YES YES YES!)

“Chu.”

With a small lip sound, Sakuna-san kissed my forehead.

I was stunned by the suddenness of the kiss, but Sakuna-san smiled at me and hugged me again.

“You did great. Good boy, I’m so proud of you.”

… Why are you saying all this …Oh God, nevermind!

I couldn’t say anything and buried my face in Sakuna-san’s chest again. I surrendered myself to her warmth, which was soothing even though I should have been embarrassed, and I was continued to be hugged by Sakuna-san for a while.

… Nonetheless.

It’s a little problematic for me to be attracted to a woman who is a combination of feminine charms and motherly affection. Because I feel like I’m unconsciously drowning in it.(E/N: H**l yeah!)

[Postscript]

The charm of a woman and the charm of a mother, when they are combined, they are indestructible… I’ve no idea myself, though.