I was cuckolded by my childhood friend, but I want to create a harem in a world where chastity is reversed and be happy. - Chapter 124: Iwashimizu Shouts and Covers My Ears

Chapter 124: Iwashimizu Shouts and Covers My Ears

Hina returned with the others, and now our usual lunch group, minus Yuuki, was almost complete. Yuuki’s absence was probably for the best, as his presence might have caused confusion in this situation.

We took our seats along the long side of the large table, with me, Iwashimizu, and Hina in the front row, and Kogarasu-san, Fuijoka, and Marukawa in the row behind us. Across the table sat Madam Kotono, with the black-suited attendant standing behind her. The other four black-suited guards, though not visibly bruised or disheveled, were breathing heavily and had retreated to the room’s periphery.

Kogarasu-san, with her exceptional combat abilities, had effortlessly subdued the supposed elite bodyguards without breaking a sweat. Fujioka and Marukawa, who were familiar with Madam Kotonoi, seemed a bit tense. Perhaps it was due to the awkwardness of impersonating her bodyguards, or maybe they were simply nervous in her presence.

I sat directly across from Madam Kotono, with Iwashimizu to my right and Hina to my left. It was time to make her understand Iwashimizu’s situation. I began by introducing myself and sharing my thoughts.

“Shizuku-san is the class representative in our high school, and she plays a crucial role in leading and uniting our class. She’s not only academically brilliant, consistently ranking first in our grade, but she’s also incredibly considerate and supportive of others.

Back in December, I nearly drowned in a freezing river and was hospitalized for over two months. I truly believe that if it weren’t for Shizuku-san, I wouldn’t have been able to advance to the next grade with everyone, and I would have had to repeat a year.

She’s well-respected in our class, and her potential is limitless. She might become the student council president or even start her own company in the future. While I understand your concern for your granddaughter’s future and your desire to prepare her for it, I humbly request that you give her more time to grow and discover herself.

Please, at the very least, refrain from arranging any more marriage meetings for her until she expresses her own desire to participate in them.”

I spoke from the heart about Iwashimizu’s role in our class and her academic achievements. However, Madam Kotono seemed unwavering in her stance.

“That’s all well and good, but what’s wrong with gaining some knowledge about men through these arranged marriage meetings? Shizuku is at an age where she’s naturally curious about boys. In fact, if you look at her bookshelf…”

WAAAWAAAWAAA!!! Iwashimizu shouted and covered my ears, preventing me from hearing what was on her bookshelf.

“Tatara Kyousuke, is that truly how you feel? I’m not so easily swayed by half-truths, you know,” 

Ugh… I owed Iwashimizu a debt of gratitude that I could never fully repay.

It seemed that the only way forward was to be completely honest and confess that I found this arranged marriage uninteresting and that I had come here to put a stop to it.