We are pretending....right? - Chapter 8- Meeting the mother?
Sumire was in a dilemma ever since she read Sou’s sudden suggestion of walking to school together. She did text him afterward to know why he said so or why so suddenly, but there was only a single reply to all of Sumire’s concerns.
‘I will tell you tomorrow.’
The fact that Kabura and many others by now should be aware of Sumire dating some flashy guy and that guy was not Sou, was worrying her. Suddenly, going with Sou while being labeled to be dating some random dude, would make Sumire nothing more than a two-timer or maybe worst…
And there were her own feelings as well. She went to school with Kabura and some of her classmates who meets her on the way, but this was different through and through how much Sumire tried to rename it. They would be going to school side by side after meeting at a common point like those in romance novels.
‘Wait…am I the only one who thinks this much? It has to be…’
Sumire knew that in this day and age, barely anyone thinks of these things as deeply as how Sumire was regarding them as. It was not just because she was addicted to young love romance novels but also because her inexperience in the matter was working brilliantly to overthink this normal appointment with Sou.
“You are not usually so dazed, Sumire. Are you sure your stomach is not hurting?”
It was her mother who unusually was at home today’s morning and had prepared breakfast for her and Ryuuske.
“I am fine, mom.”
Sumire sighed and after putting on her shoes, she turned the doorknob to walk outside when her body froze at her spot. The reason for her sudden halt arrived from the fact that Sou was actually standing at her house entrance.
Sumire hurriedly walked out while glancing around to see if someone was there but as soon she neared Sou and saw his current appearance, her movement was once again caught up.
Unlike usual, Sou’s hair was not messily hanging low but neatly tied in a ponytail and the side of his head was trimmed which gave a very mature and attractive look to his face. He was no longer wearing specs as well which showcased his deep hazy brown eyes in full display, taking Sumire’s breath for a moment as she processed all this development.
But before the young Asuzawa could have formulated her words, the older woman walked outside and while tilting her head asked in an uncertain tone.
“Is he your friend, Sumi?”
Upon hearing her words, Sou walked forward and after standing beside Sumire, he replied in her stead with a small smile adorning his lips.
“It might be a bit too sudden, but I am, Sanada Sou, currently dating your daughter.”
“Eh?”
“Huh?”
It was fair for the older woman to be surprised since she had no idea her daughter who mostly remained close to her only two friends would suddenly date such a handsome young man. But Sumire’s yelp of surprise made the scene even more awkward before Sou gave her a look that said, “Really girl?”
Sumire soon calmed down and with a bumpy tone she introduced Sou to her mother.
“As you can see mom. I am d-d-d-dating him.”
Akiko pondered on Sou’s last name for a bit before she heard her daughter stutter, clarifying that her daughter was still too shy to accept it. Akiko had a lot to talk with the Sumire about this too-sudden relationship but now wasn’t the time.
“Sanada-kun. If you don’t mind then how about we have a chat sometime near the weekend?”
Sou wasn’t surprised by the sudden firmness the older woman adapted in her voice which implied she was not asking him here. Since he was already prepared for this he humbly accepted before he and Sumire left the residence and began walking down the lane toward their school.
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“Why this sudden change?”
Sumire was for the first ten minutes entirely silent as she collected herself in that time. His sudden appearance and confession about their relationship in front of her mother was something Sumire never could’ve imagined when she woke up today. She knew her family members would become aware of her dating someone in one way or another, but this was too soon!
However, her curiosity got diverted by his sudden change of look which was far better than his previous broken-heart protagonist front.
“Hmm…Two reasons. First, is my dad who would definitely investigate whether I really got a girlfriend and that investigation would lead to school as well, so I thought why to give any plot hole?”
Sumire was surprised since she rarely heard from any father these days so attentive to their child’s life to the point of investigation. And if Sou’s father was going to investigate really then Sumire has to make preparation in order to look like an actual girlfriend in the public’s eyes.
“And the second thing?”
Sumire nonchalantly asked when suddenly Soul walked forward and turned to face Sumire, naturally bringing her feet to halt as she got startled.
Sou deepened his voice as he worded his thoughts with a serious face.
“I don’t want any kind of trouble roaming around like the one yesterday morning, so being around you as an all-time boyfriend would give me the insurance that no one comes near my girlfriend.”
A chill ran down Sumire’s spine as with slightly stretched eyes she gazed at the coldness his generally warm eyes carried and how firm he was with his words which told her how much bothered Sou was because of Kabura’s yesterday’s action.
But it was unreasonable and the way he acted was entirely out of character for someone like Sou then why…!!
Suddenly Sumire saw Sou’s shoulders trembling and his lips pressed together like he was holding his laughter somehow. Then the realization hit her and instinctively she hit him hard on his shoulder.
“Seriously?! You are joking about this?”
“Phaha…you should have looked at yourself. How adorable you get when you are scared. Ah…stop hitting me…”
Sou rubbed his shoulder which has been struck by Sumire’s small fist in between his laughter. Her flushed expression and the way she humphed and walked away were a sight to behold.
But little did she think how serious he was with his words and how many sides of his she has yet to see…
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A/N”:- Despite sounding ominous, it’s actually not. He just loves her too much and a bit yandere. The story would progress fast and once she accepts him, the yandere factor might not remain one-sided, Kekek~