When I Got My Heart Broken by a Childhood Friend, I Ended Up in a Romantic Comedy With Her Mother - Chapter 25 - The Morning After - Start of Part 2

Chapter 25 – The Morning After

After the summer vacation, everyone might be feeling gloomy, don’t you think? 

Or perhaps, they’re actually happy because they get to meet their friends after a long time?

But, most of those outgoing and cheerful types probably haven’t finished their summer homework. 

As a result, maybe they’re unhappy… or something like that. 

I’m starting to feel a bit uncomfortable. 

It’s not like I’m being bullied by those outgoing types or anything. 

The only one who bullies me is my childhood friend.

“Hey, Ippei.”

I was called out during breakfast.

She’s in a suit, her makeup done perfectly.

A woman with short hair.

Well, she’s my mom, Shibata Ayano.

“What?”

“Have you… changed a bit? Your vibe seems different.”

“I-is that so?”

“Before, even though you’re my son, I couldn’t help but think you were a bit pathetic.”

“How mean.”

“Did something happen during the summer?”

“Well, that’s…”

“…Wait, did you do it?”

“Mom? Making dirty jokes so early in the morning?”

“Idiot, that’s not it. Wait, don’t tell me… you did it with Miho-chan?”

“No, it’s not. She doesn’t have feelings for me.”

“You getting defensive is suspicious, you know?”

‘But I told you before. She got herself a boyfriend.”

“Oh, is he much more handsome than you?”

“Ugh… I won’t deny that…”

I slurped my miso soup.

“…But you really seem to have changed. You seem more relaxed.”

“Relaxed? Well, I’m almost late, but I should make it in time…”

“That’s not what I’m talking about… Could it be, you really managed to get a girlfriend?”

I felt a jolt and a shiver at the same time.

I almost dropped the miso soup bowl, but I managed to hold it steady.

“…No, I haven’t gotten a girlfriend or anything.”

“But your composure… Could it be just a physical relationship?”

I spewed out the miso soup.

“Cough, cough… W-What are you saying, mom…*

“Oh, sorry, sorry. But you know how it is. Guys gain confidence after their first experience. Before that, they’re like monkeys.”

“It’s just a dirty joke after all… Wait, you don’t sexually harass men at work, do you?”

“I don’t, you idiot. I’m the one being sexually harassed all the time. By that perverted department head.”

“What does dad say about that?”

“Hmm? Your dad always says it’s okay because I beat up the harassers, so there’s that.”

“Is that so?”

“Well, your dad is pretty masochistic, so he might actually get excited by NTR.”

“Hey, Mom, are you really a high-achiever?”

“That’s right☆”

Ughh, mom’s doing a peace sign…

I’m sorry, but it’s kind of off-putting, or rather, cringe-worthy…

Huh? But if it were Haruna-san…

‘Tha-that’s right… Tehe☆’

…Too cute~

“Hey, Ippei-kun~? Why do you look so creepy~?”

“Huh… S-Sorry for being creepy.”

“I knew it, did you get a girlfriend? Or maybe, a sexfriend…? Were you grinning thinking about her? Honestly, men are such——”

“Mom, you should head to work soon, or you’ll be late.”

“Oops, you’re right. I shouldn’t tease my adorable son too much.”

“Spare me…”

Anyway, I guess the reason I’ve become such a pathetic man is because, like Miho, my mom keeps picking on me too.

“Well then, my cute son. You’re still a monkey, so I’m sure you want to spend your youth filled with naughty stuff.”

“Oi!”

“But you should properly use contraception, okay? Ah, I’ll buy some for you on the way home from work today.”

“Hurry up to work, you perverted old lady!”

“H-how terrible… Even though you have such a beautiful mother…”

“Don’t say that yourself…”

“Well, I can’t compare to Haruna-san, especially her face and style.”

Mom pouted slightly.

I was beside her, my heart still pounding, and I twitched.

“Ah, by the way, I need to properly thank her next time~ Haruna-san really took care of you during the summer holiday, didn’t she? Especially for meals and such.”

“W-Well…”

“She even got you a part-time job at her workplace… Ah, could it be…”

Twitch, twitch, twitch.

“Your girlfriend…”

Thump, thump, thump.

“…Is she someone you met at work?”

I-I’m safe!

“No, it’s not like that.”

“Well, I hate to put it this way, but supermarkets are full of old ladies, not young girls, right?

“Y-yes, that’s right. They wouldn’t take kids like me seriously.”

“Well, anything can happen~ But Ippei, I beg you, just please avoid adultery, okay? Even Mom can’t defend you if that happens.”

“I-if it’s an adultery… It should be fine.”

“Eh?”

“Oh, no, I mean…”

“Anyway, it’s fine to be in a relationship, but make sure it’s healthy and safe, okay?”

“…Sure.”

“Your response is so small?”

“I-I understand, so please just go already!”

“What’s with you? You’re getting defensive again… Well, I guess I’ll stop teasing my son for now.”

This damn mother…

Along with Miho, they are the two top who keep hurting my pride.

“Well, do you want to give me a kiss good-bye before I leave?”

“Mom?”

“What’s with your scary face? When you were little, you always used to come to me saying, ‘Mama!’ and ask for kisses.”

“What are you talking about?”

“Oh, I see. It’s partially my fault that Ippei hasn’t gotten a girlfriend yet. The women around him are just too lovely♡”

“…Can sexual harassment happen within a family too?”

“I’m off to work, bye♪”

She said with a huge smile.

Seriously, that mother of mine…

“…Oh my, what’s going on?”

Then, I heard a voice from the front door.

“Good morning, Auntie! Is Ippei awake yet?”

“Yeah, he’s leisurely having breakfast.”

“Eh, seriously~? He should get ready quickly.”

Wait, this voice, could it be…

Intruding without a care, the door opened with a creak…

“Ippei~, good morning♪”

My childhood friend has appeared.

As I stiffened,

“Anyway, finish up your meal quickly and get ready for the day!♪”

She also came with a big smile on her face.