The Genius, Naturally Angel-Sama, Marin Shiozaki, Also Known as 'The Three Heavens Beauty,' Submits a Marriage Registration Without My Permission, and Before I Knew It, I've Become the Angel's Husband - 07 - Mother
Mother
Sensation of something touching my nose jolted me awake.
“…Huh?”
“Oh, you’re up! Ehehe~”
There she was, poking my nose playfully.
“What are you doing?”
“I was just seeing how many pokes it will take you to wake up! Today’s record is 15 pokes!”
“…that so.”
“Aw, why the low energy?”
“Well, mornings are like that…”
Then, she started unbuttoning her sleepwear.
“O-Oi!”
“Hmm? Did that wake you up? Oh, wait, maybe it woke up something else?” she teased, with a mischievous grin, as she snuggled up closer.
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“…I feel tired in the morning.”
“Sure, sure! You seemed quite lively a moment ago, though! W.”
“Um… You don’t do that kind of thing with other guys as a joke, do you?”
“As if! Do you really think I’m sleeping around with other guys?”
“No, that’s not what I meant, but… unbuttoning your shirt and flashing your bra, like…”
“…Do you think I’m some kind of nympho?”
“…”
“Why are you looking away? Did you really think that about me? It’s not like that! I just… I just wanted you to notice me, even a little!”
“Oh… Is that so…”
“Anyway! We’re playing games today, remember? You haven’t forgotten, right?”
“Yeah… sure,” I replied absentmindedly, gazing out at the view from the high-rise apartment.
Just a few days ago, the small skylight was my only view. But now, even this million-dollar view was becoming a familiar part of my everyday life.
As I immersed myself in this indescribable feeling, an unexpected chime disrupted the moment.
Apparently, it’s a message from the concierge, and there’s some conversation happening.
“Eh? No, it’s so sudden… But… Well… I mean, it’s not like that, but… But…”
Glancing nervously at me, she reluctantly hung up and awkwardly muttered, “…Um… Mother’s here.”
“What?” I’m taken aback.
“And… Well, she knows about us being married, but… um… It’s just that… you haven’t been able to come and greet her due to some circumstances…”
“Whoa, whoa, whoa! Isn’t that too much information!? Does that mean I’m being incredibly rude!?”
“Yeah,” she responds with a wry smile.
…Suddenly, I find myself at a crossroads in life.
“Anyway, let’s do our best! Aoi-kun can handle this!”
“What basis do you have for that unfounded confidence!?”
“W-well, there is a basis! Because Aoi-kun is…”
As we exchanged such words, the merciless chime interrupted us again.
With a single nod towards me, she headed towards the front door.
I slowly closed my eyes.
The setup is: [I was unable to greet due to circumstances], [Liked by the mother], [Truly in love with Marin-chan], [Lovey-dovey couple], [Thinking about the future].
“I can do this. I can.”
Muttering those words to myself, I slipped on the wedding ring for the first time.
As the two conversed at the entrance, I took a deep breath and prepared myself.
Standing before me is what seemed like an adult version of Marin-chan, a flawlessly beautiful woman, her mother.
“Pleased to meet you! I’m Aoi Shiozaki! I apologize for not being able to greet you earlier!” I bowed gracefully.
“Oh, it’s alright, it’s alright. There must have been some circumstances, right?” Her lips curved into a smile, but her eyes remained unchanged.
“Well, regardless of the circumstances, it’s a fact that I couldn’t greet you until today.”
“If you feel even a hint of guilt within you, I’m satisfied with that. May I sit down?”
“Please!”
Her firm words contrasted with her soft demeanor, heightening the tension in the room.
“Thank you so much for coming today!”
“I just stopped by briefly, so don’t worry, I’ll leave soon, okay?”
“Oh, don’t be like that. Since you went out of your way to come here, please stay and relax!”
“No need to be so formal. I just wanted to see how you and Marin are doing in your daily lives.”
It seems I have to play the part of naturalness amidst this unnatural situation. But I’m not sure how Marin-chan usually portrays us to her mother. It might be risky for me to act too casually.
Glancing at Marin, I saw her face turned toward her mother, but her eyes were swimming around.
She’s a total mess at crucial moments.
“Y-you’re doing really well, right, Aoi-kun?”
Please, stop talking. You’re terrible at this, overacting!
“I’ve also heard from Marin. Apparently, Aoi-kun is head over heels for her… She says it’s tough having a nightly companion every day.”
Marin is exaggerating way too much!
How can she come up with such embellishments? I bet she’s just rambling without a thought in her head, judging by her current state.
“Ye-yes! I’m really indebted to her, Marin… But I will do my best so that we can properly support each other!” I said and hugged Marin’s shoulder.
“!!” In turn, Marin-chan’s face turned red.
“You’re right. She is somewhat of an airhead. I’m glad she’d have your support.”
“Yes!”
“Ufufu, I’m so relieved you’re such a good child. Now then, I’ll take my leave. Also, one more thing. Right now, could you two kiss before me?”
“….Haa! What the hell are you saying Mother!” Said Marin-chan, coming back to her senses.
“No, no, I just thought I’d like to see how lovey-dovey you two are! It makes me feel nostalgic for my youth~ If I don’t see you two kiss, I will not go home~”
……guess there’s no other choice
With that thought, I faced Marin-chan, pressing my hands on her shoulders.
Marin-chan seemed to have already gone into a meltdown, only responding with “Ehehehe.”
And then, our lips met naturally.
…Alright, it worked out! …Or so I thought, at that moment,
Marin-chan’s tongue intertwined with my tongue.
“!??” Even I, with a great poise, was flustered.
Who the hell deep kisses in front of their mother D*MN IT! (TL: dem girl)
Out of Mother’s sight, I gave her a gentle tap on the back, and finally, she snapped back to reality.
“This… this is how lovey-dovey we are!”
“Ara Ara, I never thought I’d get to see the deeper part of the kiss….You’re making your mother jealous.” With that said, she left, saying, “Well then, let’s talk more next time,” and left.
“…Marin-chan.”
“Wha-? Aoi-kun…?”
“… Is it okay to consider myself the winner today?”
“Yep…”
And so, our first kiss came to an unexpected end.