I became the boyfriend of the school's madonna, who had turned down numerous confessions, but somehow, without realizing it, I wasn't just playing a role anymore - Chapter 130

Episode 130: Little Sister Effect?

“Ah, no, that was…… sorry, I asked something careless…”

It seemed he realized he’d asked something a bit out of line, so Misaki’s father immediately apologized.

He was probably not a bad person, just completely focused on Misaki.

If he had a problematic personality, someone as kind as Misaki’s mother wouldn’t have dated him, let alone married him.

Plus, the way he’s defensive and tends not to really listen to others’ words makes some sense to me.

Misaki probably inherited her bad habits from this father of hers.

“Please, don’t worry about it. As long as you understand that I had no choice but to bring Kokoa with me, it’s fine by me.”

There’s nothing I can do about my father’s situation by regretting it now, and dwelling on it will only negatively affect the future.

I don’t have time to wallow, as I need to take care of little Kokoa.

So, being questioned about it now doesn’t faze me.

Still… my chest aches when I think of the lonely feelings Kokoa might have.

“…Are you taking care of your little sister all by yourself?”

Maybe because the misunderstanding about Kokoa was cleared up, Misaki’s father, for the first time, seemed ready to actually listen to me.

It was an unexpected turn, but if he’s willing to hear me out, I’m grateful for it.

“Yes, since my mother is the only one who can work, I handle the household chores and take care of Kokoa. Though lately… Misaki has been helping with the chores, and she’s also been helping take care of Kokoa.”

I chuckled and shrugged my shoulders.

Since it was already known that Misaki had been coming to my place, I decided to bring it up myself, hoping it would create a good impression.

At the very least, he would understand that Misaki wasn’t just spending time playing around at her boyfriend’s house every day; she was actually helping to look after a little child.

Of course, I was aware there was a chance he might take it as “making his precious daughter do housework,” but ever since the topic turned to Kokoa, the atmosphere seemed to have softened, so I think it’s okay.

“I see, so that’s why Misaki was going to your place every day… She must have lied, saying she was going to Misora’s, knowing I would oppose her going to her boyfriend’s house…”

Just as I’d hoped, Misaki’s father seemed to take it well.

Actually, he seemed to have taken it even better than I expected, though the reality is that Misaki was simply coming over to indulge herself a bit.

She even tried to drag her sister into helping with Kokoa’s care as proof of that.

That said… there’s no need to correct him on that.

While I do worry a bit that Misaki might accidentally let it slip, I trust she’ll read the room and keep quiet.

After all, it’s true that she’s been helping with Kokoa and the housework.

As I thought about this—

“Nii-ni and Nee-ne are close!”

At some point, Kokoa had freed herself from my hand and raised her arms, proudly declaring this.