The Carnivorous Maidens Living with Me - Chapter 54 & 55

Chapter 54: Here We Go! Sumeragi House ~ Does Personality Run in the Genes?

The four of us leave the student council room (the president’s private lair) behind.

At the school gate, a sleek black luxury car is waiting.

“Wow! The president’s a real bourgeois!”

“Awa… awa, it’s so shiny!”

“Hm! Don’t be shy—hop in! Feel free to strip too!”

“That’s where you draw the line!”

Despite some shenanigans in the car, we reach the president’s place.

“Whoa… this is—”

“I-I can’t see the top!”

“Unbelievable!”

“Yeah, Sofia, since when did you switch to the English character class?”

I get why she’d say that!

Before us looms a towering structure, so high it seems endless, dwarfing everything around it.

“No use gabbing out here—follow me, everyone!”

“““O-Okay!”””

Led by the president, we’re unsurprisingly taken to the top floor.

She opens a massive door that could pass for a gate.

“Father, Mother, I’m home! I brought Shoma and the others!”

Her voice echoes, followed by frantic footsteps from deeper inside.

“Hey! Long time no see, my boy!”

“Sho-chan! You doing okay? Not lonely?”

Emerging from the back is… a shirtless, handsome middle-aged guy and a gentle beauty barely dressed.

I turn to Sofia and Hazuki, issuing a command.

“Retreat! Full-speed escape!”

““Yes!””

Our movements are seamless, like a battle-hardened party with perfect synergy.

“Too slow!”

Gachan!

Ugh, déjà vu.

We freeze at the entrance.

“So cold, my boy.”

“I’m not your boy. I’m Shoma.”

“Sho-chan! How far’ve you gone with my daughter? Z-level?”

“Z? What’s that? Like, the end of life?”

We agree to calm down and talk, so they lead us to the living room.

Their outfits stay the same.

When the president starts stripping, I block her with all I’ve got.

“Muu… what’s wrong with it?”

I don’t need more wild beasts running loose.

“Now! Let’s introduce ourselves properly! I’m Satsuki’s father, and Shoma’s father, Tenma Sumeragi! Beside me is my lovely, cute wife, Hakua!”

Hakua-san winks adorably, “Nice to meet you♡.”

“I’m not your kid… quit messing around.”

“P-Pleased to meet you, I’m Sofia Kisaragi.”

“I’m Hazuki Shirasaki.”

The two are stunned.

No wonder—the Sumeragi Group’s top dog is half-naked.

“Put some clothes on, old man! What’re you showing my girlfriends?”

“Oh? My bad, sorry, young ladies.”

While the old man goes to get dressed, the president and Hakua-san prepare tea and madeleines.

Sofia and Hazuki are blown away by the taste.

“So? What’s this about, old man?”

I need to escape this mess and study!

“Hm! Straight to the point! Marry my daughter.”

“I refuse!”

“I refuse your refusal!”

“Refusal counter!”

“Reverse!!”

“I’m outta here!!”

Huh? Didn’t I do this with the president?

The old man and I stand, glaring, neither backing down.

Meanwhile, the ladies…

“Hakua-san! How do you get such munemune breasts?”

“U-Um… what’s the secret to your porcelain skin?”

“Fufufu. It’s simple—be loved by a man! Especially in nightly battles…”

““Ooh… amazing!””

“Will Shoma do that for me?”

“Sofia-chan, as a woman, you gotta spark his fire! Attack, attack, attack!”

Hunsu!

“Nice spirit, Hazuki-chan!”

Yup, ignoring that!

“So, old man, mind continuing?”

“My daughter’s cute, right?”

“Yeah, sure… I guess (she’s pervert, though).”

“I don’t want to marry off such a gem to some nobody.”

“Oh, really? (Who’d take a pervert?)”

“So, I’m entrusting her to you!”

“Makes no sense (I’ve got enough perverts to deal with).”

“Shoma, your inner monologue’s leaking! I’m not a pervert—I’m a super pervert!”

“…”

Ignoring the president, let’s move on.

“What’s your real motive?”

“This is it! My wife’s illness healed because of you! We’re together as a family because of you! So, I’ve judged you worthy of my daughter.”

“Any veto power?”

“““None!”””

The Sumeragis are tight-knit, huh.

“But what about the Sumeragi Group?”

“No worries! I’m passing it to my son!”

“Didn’t I tell you? My brother’s taking over for Father.”

“Oh, yeah, you mentioned that.”

Now I remember.

“And I’ve got a spot for you as our company’s honorary advisor!”

“I don’t need it.”

“I refuse your refusal! And it’s too late.”

“Huh?”

Tenma-san shows me a tablet with the Sumeragi Group’s board list.

President: Tenma Sumeragi

Lovely Cute Wife: Hakua Sumeragi

Next President (Handsome Son): Genma Sumeragi

Beloved Daughter: Satsuki Sumeragi

Honorary Advisor (Satsuki’s Husband): Shoma Kamizuki

“…”

“Give me a break…”

By the way, Hakua-san handles finance, apparently.

The president? No clue, I don’t even wanna know.

I cradle my head, slumping.

As if to pile on, another blow lands.

“I’m back. Dad, Mom, you’re home, right? Oh! There’s tons of guests. Hey there, I’m Satsuki’s brother, Genma.”

“Why…?”

It’s my mentor, my idol, my brother.

“Bran…san?”

Chapter 55: Round and Round, It All Comes Back

How many times have we been through this?

Honestly… I’m too tired to even be shocked anymore.

“Bran-san, you’re the president’s brother, huh?”

“Yup. Sorry for keeping it quiet. My sister swore me to secrecy.”

“I see…”

I’m sprawled on the Sumeragi sofa, staring at the ceiling.

“Sofia, Hazuki, meet my gym trainer, Bran-san.”

“U-Um, nice to meet you, I’m Hazuki Shirasaki.”

“Been a while, Bran-san. I’m Sofia.”

“Nice to meet you, Shirasaki-san. And good to see you again, Kisaragi-san.”

“What’s that?”

Sounds like Sofia knows him.

“Spill the details.”

“When I was keeping tabs on Shoma, I dropped by the gym a few times. We talked a lot about you! Check this out.”

Sofia pulls a diary-like notebook from her bag and hands it to me.

I flip to a random page.

Month X, Day Y

My heart’s weather is perfect! (Midnight hype)

[I kissed Shoma while he slept♡ I then slipped my hand under his clothes…]

I chuck it.

“Waaah! My diary!”

“Ahem! Bran-san, why the secrecy?”

“I was, uh, threatened—ahem! Asked to report your gym activities and chats to my sister.”

“Got it, you were totally threatened… whatever. So when I said I got girlfriends and you freaked out?”

“Yup, I was told to report any romantic developments ASAP.”

“I see… and you, President?”

I’m starting to get why Sofia’s situation went so smoothly.

“Hm! I’m sorry about Sofia-san’s case. I should’ve noticed sooner.”

“No… you’re not to blame, President! And thanks for helping me.”

The president and Sofia apologize to each other.

“Also, Shoma-kun, I mentioned inviting you to our house, right?”

“Yeah, you did. So this is what you meant.”

“Exactly! I didn’t expect my sister’s crush to have so many girlfriends, but with you, Shoma-kun, it’s no surprise. Still… as a brother, I want my sister to be happy.”

Bran-san laughs heartily.

Such a good guy.

“We’re brothers in name and fact now! Here’s to us, little bro!”

Scratch that. Bran-san’s a bit off too.

“U-Um… what’s Senpai’s connection to the Sumeragi family?”

Hazuki’s curious about my ties to them.

We’ve only covered the president and Bran-san so far.

“I’ll take it from here…”

Hakua-san slides into the conversation.

She sets down her tea with a kotori and starts speaking slowly.

Tenma-san and the president chime in as the story unfolds.

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“S-Such a thing…”

“Senpai’s so cool.”

I’m cringing, listening to this embarrassing tale.

According to them:

Hakua-san was frail, spending most of her days bedridden.

Tenma-san worried about her but was too busy with work to be home often.

Frustrated, the president had a huge fight with her dad.

Back then, I was working with her to start the cooking club.

She vented to me about it.

Hearing her out, I stormed up to Tenma-san and chewed him out in front of the family.

I suggested Hakua-san recuperate at my grandpa’s hot spring.

Hakua-san got better.

Tenma-san moved his whole company to be near her.

He got super clingy with her. ←Important

I sold the hot spring facility to the Sumeragi Group for Hakua-san’s sake. ←Big deal (I offered to give it, but Tenma-san wouldn’t budge.)

Tenma-san was over the moon! And said that I should take his daughter.

I refused.

He kept asking. Called nonstop.

I refused.

I got invited to their house again. And once again told to take his daughter.

I refused. ←Here we are

“You were so cool back then, Shoma! Just thinking about it gets me wet!”

“Those words made me fall for you~ I’m getting wet too.”

“Hakua?”

“If you can’t figure out what’s more important—family or work—you don’t deserve to love anyone.”

“Close your eyes and think! Whose face comes up first? Your wife’s, right?!”

“Sho-chan landing a punch on Tenma-san was dreamy.”

“Don’t mimic me, it’s embarrassing.”

Hakua-san’s eyes sparkle.

Tenma-san scratches his cheek.

Bran-san slaps my shoulder, grinning.

The president squirms, needing the bathroom… ignored.

“Shoma! I’m falling for you again—marry me now!”

“Me too, right now!”

They’re hyped, pushing for engagement.

I ignore them and turn to Bran-san.

“Bran-san, why not use the name Genma?”

“Hm? Well, it’s more fun this way. Genma sounds like genmai—brown rice, right? So, Bran!”

“So the gym’s name too?”

“Yup! White King. White royalty—Sumeragi, get it?”

Bran-san’s a pun guy, apparently.

A question hits me.

“Why bring up marriage now? Couldn’t it wait till graduation?”

I ask like marriage is a given—oops.

“Well… my company’s already at the hot spring site. We rarely come back here, leaving Satsuki alone a lot.”

“I’m busy with the gym and Dad’s work, so I’m hardly home either.”

“So, we figured we’d entrust her to you…”

Crap, they’re dumping her on me… and when did we switch to first name basis?

Then, the bombshell.

“We’ve decided to cancel this house’s lease next week! We’ve been planning to have Satsuki live with you!”

Tenma-san laughs, hahaha.

Knew it.

“Veto power?”

““““None!””””

The Sumeragi all-star vibe is strong.

“You’ve really gone all out… and the paperwork’s done, right?”

“Smooth as silk! Movers are hitting your place next Saturday!”

“Haa…”

I glance at Sofia and Hazuki.

“Shoma, I’ve been meaning to say…”

“Y-Yeah…”

Oh? She’s about to say something serious!

Go for it, Sofia! Hit ‘em!!

“I’ve always dreamed of a big family!”

We’re doomed…

“U-Um, Senpai! I’m happy about—”

“Hazuki, enough! I get it! You’re thrilled about more big sisters!!”

Hazuki nods, eyes shining.

“Shoma, I know it’s late, but… will you accept me living with you?”

The president bows deeply, her usual joking self nowhere in sight.

I give up!

One more pervert won’t faze me.

I’m fearless now!

“Fine, I accept! But no going naked at home.”

“Yay! I’ll try! But when we’re alone, I’m stripping, no questions asked! Brace yourself!”

“For what… I’m done…”

And so, Satsuki Sumeragi joins the Kamizuki household.

She’ll move in around the same time as Yayoi-san, so I’ll introduce them then.

After, they called it a wedding celebration and took us all to Tenma-san’s favorite restaurant.

The food was insanely good… on Tenma-san’s dime, of course.

Wait… didn’t I skip studying today?