When the person I used to admire, turned out to be a Yandere! - Chapter 60- Advice

“Emi-chan, please raise your head. Not like there was anything you could have done about it.” Rena could be seen in a panic, after being asked for forgiveness by Emiko.

Not so long after Emiko arrived, she knelt on the floor in dogeza to apologize to both, Rena and Masato. Both of them looked flustered having Emiko on the floor like that. Even Haruki wasn’t trying to help in this situation.

“Emiko-san, don’t be like this. We are a family now, and we don’t behave formally with family members.” Masato tried reasoning with the girl in a polite, yet slightly hurried tone.

It was not just lip service, but both Rena and Masato have accepted Emiko as a part of their family, and that’s why seeing her in this position, troubled their heart.

“Right! We already forgave you, so please just get up.” Rena advanced toward Emiko, even though she was still unwell. However, neither Haruki nor Masato stopped her.

“I know it’s not my fault that those photos were leaked, but still it was my carelessness that I allowed those pictures to be taken, in the first place.” The sorrow Emiko carried in her voice was genuine—much to Rena’s concern.

“But-but, on the bright side, you finally got to upload your picture with Haruki on the internet because of the incident. Isn’t it a big leap in your relationship with my brother?” Hearing those words, Emiko’s face visibly brightened as she somehow concealed a smile.

Rena sighed in relief upon finding her complexion getting better. Seriously, a sulky Emiko is too disheartening to witness.

“That’s right, Emiko-san. Rather than dwelling in grief and regret, we should look for the better half of the situation and rejoice.” Masato didn’t know whether he was speaking the correct thing according to the situation. However, he was keen on following his wife’s lead and using Haruki to cheer Emiko.

“Then…you both don’t dislike me?” Hearing Emiko’s question, which was carried hesitantly, both Masato and Rena glanced at each other.

A look of warmth was shared between them before Rena hugged Emiko from the side and assured her,

“As I said, we are a family now, Emi-chan. And family members don’t dislike each other, right?”

Emiko’s emerald eyes shone with a brilliant shade of elation and relief as she gazed at Rena and Masato alternatively. And all she could find in their eyes was affection.

‘….what an idiot I was…’ Smiling in self-deprecation Emiko nodded toward Rena before the family decided to have dinner.

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The dinner went, surprisingly well. Even though the arrival of Emiko was awkward, she was able to relax afterward.

Thanks to Haruki, she was able to blend in easily and have a casual conversation with Masato and Rena again.

The couple was going for a week’s trip to the onsen the day after tomorrow, that’s why most of the chatting revolved around their trip and the souvenirs they could buy there.

Since Masato was no longer working any extra hours, and also, the savings he had in his bank account—which he kept for Rena’s treatment—were being used to create memories in their life.

Haruki and Emiko were also invited, however, once Haruki told them about their plan to visit Emiko’s parents in Kyoto, Rena no longer insisted. Rather, Masato took his brother-in-law for a walk where Haruki received several tips about how to impress elders and such

It was really heartwarming for Emiko to see how supportive they were of Emiko and Haruki’s relationship. It filled her heart with satisfaction…

…however, remembering how things were on her side, or to say how her mother sees this relationship—makes Emiko exasperated.

“Emiko-san? Everything fine?” It seems she was letting her emotion show on her face, which garnered his attention.

Quickly she improved her expression and shook her head.

“Nothing.”

Haruki nodded and turned silent after that. His gaze traveled toward the changing scenery outside the window. Since there was a driver with them today, they were able to talk casually in the backseat.

“Umm, Emiko-san…can you tell me what your father generally likes? I mean, it would help me get in his good books.” Although it was an underhanded tactic, Haruki wasn’t ashamed to ask her that

More like, his insecurity suppressed his embarrassment. He didn’t want to be hated by Haruki’s father as well—which raised the necessity for him to be informed.

Emiko was about to brush off his worries by saying, ‘He would like you even if you don’t do anything specifically…’, however, upon witnessing the flames of desperation and determination in his eyes, she hesitated.

“Hmm…let’s see. ” Raising her index finger she began, “He is a Ph.D. holder so he likes research stuff majorly related to cell biology.”

A management course student who barely passed high school with enough marks in mainstream subjects—Hayashi Haruki nodded; albeit hesitantly.

Raising her middle finger, she continued, “He likes to play chess. A lot.”

A person with a chess rating of 600—Hayashi Haruki nodded; more like he forced himself to.

Raising her ring finger she spoke again, “And he really likes beard grooming-”

“Okay, stop…just don’t say any more Emiko-san.” A person with not a single facial hair cried out.

Emiko raised her brows before turning to look at a crestfallen Haruki.

“What happened, Haru-kun? Are you feeling unwell?”

This is the worst time to become dense, Emiko-san—he inwardly muttered before shaking his head in denial.

“From what you have told me, I think, I need to be careful around your father. However, regardless of whether our likes match or not, I will do my best to win his trust.”

The shift from nervousness to sincerity left Emiko in awe. She could see how Haruki was fixated on impressing her father, just for the sake of his acceptance of their relationship.

“Haru-kun, I-”

*BZZZ* *BZZZ*

Emiko’s words were brought to a halt as she heard her phone ringing.

Taking it out, she saw it was from an unknown number. Not pondering much, she touched the green icon and asked,

“Who is this?”

[…it’s Kouske. Can I talk to you a bit?]

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A/N:- If you don’t remember, Kouske is the same blond with whom Emiko’s photos were leaked.