Why Is the Prettiest Girl in School Trying to Talk to a Loner Like Me during Lunch Break?

Chapter 96 – Advisor

“Asakura-san, I’m sorry, okay? Suddenly asking you to meet my parents like this…”

“Wh-wh-what are you saying, Andou-kun? Th-this is nothing to worry abouwt! Wh-who do you think I am? Meeting your parents is nothing for someone like—WHAAAAAAT AM I DOOOOING?!”

“Asakura-san, calm down! Sorry! I’m really sorry for asking you this just yesterday! So please, calm down! L-look! After this is over, let’s go to town together and buy the new releases from Hamster Bunko that came out today? I’ll even buy you whatever Narou novel you want!”

“Munyu… A-Andou-kun, really?”

“Really! Really! So let’s calm down, okay?”

“R-right… Now that I think about it, I did something similar with my father, so now it’s my turn! Andou-kun, I understand. I’ll do my besht! Ow—! I bit my tongue…”

“A-Asakura-san, are you okay…?”

“O-of course! I even practiced my self-introduction for today, you know? Ahem…

H-hello, I’m Ashakura! I’m dating Andou-kun!

My hobbies are reading, and my special skill is my D-cup!”

“Asakura-san, you’re definitely nervous, aren’t you? Also, please don’t casually mix in lies, okay?”

“…Understood. I’ll restrain myself.”

(Is she really going to be okay?)

Click

“I’m home!”

“P-pardon the intrusion…”

“Ah! Sakura-oneechan, welcome! Mom’s in the living room preparing lunch right now, so please come in♪”

“Y-yesh!”

“Asakura-san, I told you yesterday that Mom wants to treat us to lunch, so you didn’t need to eat beforehand… are you okay?”

“Hmm… Honestly, I’m so nervous I don’t think I could taste anything I eat.”

“Yeah, I get that…”

(Well, I felt the same when I first met Asakura-san’s father.)

“Mom. I… I brought my girlfriend.”

“Uu…”

(This is bad… Calling Asakura-san my ‘girlfriend’ makes me realize this beautiful girl really is my ‘girlfriend,’ and now I’m getting nervous—)

(Andou-kun called me his ‘girlfriend’! He called me ‘girlfriend’… MUKYAAAAA!!)

“Somehow, I feel like I can do this!” Snort!

“……”

(—Never mind. Yeah, my girlfriend is a ‘klutz’… Alright, this works.)

“Oh my, that was faster than expected. Hello there, I’m Andou’s mother.”

“Hawawa… This person is Andou-kun’s ‘mother’…”

(She’s suuuuch a beautiful mother… For some reason she’s wearing a floral apron over a business suit, but she gives off such an adult woman aura that it doesn’t even matter. With her long black hair tied back, those thin-framed glasses, and her ‘breasts’ are… q-quite large too… She just screams ‘capable woman’!)

“Hehe, sorry for looking like this. I have work after lunch. So, could you tell me your name?”

“Fwah! N-n-nice to meet you! I-I’m Ashakurya! I’m in a very pure and earnest relationship with Andou-kun! My special skill is my C-cup!”

(Wow! This girl is incredibly beautiful! This girl is my son’s girlfriend…?

Huh, is this like a class punishment game confession? Is my son being deceived? Is this okay… Is she taking his money? I’d be more convinced if she said she was dating my daughter ‘Andou-chan’… Wait, what does ‘special skill is C-cup’ even mean?!)

“Hehe, you’re nervous… right? You don’t need to be nervous. I just wanted to know what kind of girl my son is dating. Lunch is almost ready, so would you like to join us?”

(Fuyaaa! An invitation to dine from his mother?! I-I absolutely must accept!)

“Y-yes! I’ll eat! A-actually! My stomach is super empty!”

“……”

(What’s ’empty’ about Asakura-san isn’t her stomach though…)

“Oh, is that so? Then I’ll prepare it right away, so please wait at that table.”

“Y-yes!”

“Okaaay…”

“Hey, idiot son. You’re helping me.”

“…Yes ma’am.”

‘Itadakimasu!’

“Gratin for lunch today, huh.”

“Yay! Sakura-oneechan! Mom’s cooking is super delicious!” Munch munch♪

“Sakura-chan, please eat as much as you like♪”

“Y-yes! nom… Mmmmmm! Sho good?!”

“……” Munch munch

(Mom’s already calling Asakura-san by a nickname. That was fast…)

“Hehe, really? I’m happy you like it.”

“Sakura-oneechan, our mom works as a ‘Food Advisor’!”

“Food Advisor? Is that someone who goes on cooking shows and makes food?”

“That’s more of a ‘Food Coordinator.’ My job as a ‘Food Advisor’ is to visit restaurants, mainly small private ones, and give them management advice. Oh, of course I have cooking qualifications too, so I’m confident in my cooking skills♪”

“That’s why our mom is a bit strict when it comes to ‘cooking.'”

“I see. But this gratin… it’s really delicious!”

“I’m glad it suits your taste. Today I tried making avocado gratin. The secret ingredient is—a se-cr-et♪”

“Aww, what could it be? The secret ingredient…” Munch munch

“Mom, I can’t figure it out~” Munch munch

“Hehe, that’s right. It’s a secret ingredient, so you shouldn’t be able to—”

“…” Munch munch

(This taste is—)

“Isn’t it wasabi soy sauce?”

“””……””” Silence

“…If you keep that up, you’ll end up like your father.”

“Onii-chan…”

“Andou-kun…”

“That reaction seriously hurts, so please stop!”

‘Gochisousama deshita!’

“Mom, I’ll do the dishes~”

“Thank you. That helps.”

“Hey Mom, you’re eating normally but are you okay on time for work?”

“Yes, I still have thirty minutes to spare.”

“Oh, um… Thank you for making time for me today!”

“It’s fine. I’m the one who called you here, after all.”

“But your mother is amazing! You can cook such delicious food and you’re working hard at your job too!”

“Yes, well… you see, our husband is like that, so…”

“Ah… well, he’s a unique father.”

“……”

“Hehe, it’s fine. Sigh I wonder why he became such a hopeless man… He used to be ‘better’ than this, you know?”

“Eh, really?!”

“Is that true?”

“Yes… The reason I became a ‘Food Advisor’ was because a Food Advisor saved my father’s failing coffee shop.”

“I see.”

“Wait, this is the first time I’m hearing this…”

“Onii-chan, I already knew~” Clatter clatter… Clink! ←dishwashing sounds

“Why am I the only one who doesn’t know?!”

“……”

(Andou-kun, poor thing being a ‘loner’ even at home…)

“So I started aiming for this career, but… ‘Food Advisor’ isn’t well-known, right? So quite a few people opposed it. But in that situation, that person… my current husband was the only one who supported my ‘dream.'”

“Wow… That’s such a wonderful story!”

“Hehe, even when my father’s coffee shop was failing, he came every day to drink a cup of coffee. Looking back, maybe that was his way of contributing to sales so the shop wouldn’t go under?”

“…Mom, is that really about ‘the old man’? Are you sure you’re not confusing him with someone else?”

“You… I understand your doubts, but it’s an undeniable fact… Oh, Sakura-chan.”

“Y-yes!”

(She really is a beautiful and sweet girl. Almost too good for my idiot son.)

“Hehe, somehow I feel like Sakura-chan and I are ‘similar.'”

“R-really?”

(I’m ‘similar’ to Andou-kun’s mother… If that’s true! That means I could become a cool, ‘big-breasted’ capable woman like her in the future!)

“Please take care of my son, okay?”

“Y-yes! I’ll make him happy for life!”

“Asakura-san, it’s too early to say that…”

(Not denying that he’ll be the one ‘being made happy,’ huh. Idiot son…)

“As someone ‘similar’ to me, let me give you one piece of advice as an advisor, Sakura-chan.”

“Wh-what is it?!”

“Listen carefully. You must not spoil ‘men’… Being able to say things firmly to men is what makes a ‘good woman’… So women who are soft on men are no good, understand?”

“Y-yes!”

“Mom, you’re indirectly saying ‘don’t spoil my son,’ aren’t you?”

“Well, our daughter takes after me so she’s fine, but… you’re another story.”

“Stop it! I take after Mom too! I don’t have a single thing in common with the old man!”

“……”

“So please stop with that reaction!”

“No no, Onii-chan, you’re quite similar to Dad in some ways…” Clink! Clink! ←dishwashing sounds

【Bonus Story】”Andou’s Mom and Dad”

“Andou-san, I’ll be leaving first.”

“Good work today~”

“Yes, good work.”

“Andou-san is so cool, right~?”

“Right?! She really gives off that ‘capable adult woman’ vibe!”

“Phew, guess I should head home too? Oh wait, it’s already past midnight.”

Vroom vroom♪

“Hm, an email? Oh, it’s from him…”

Andou’s Dad: ‘I’m drinking at the station right now, want to join me for a drink?’

“Really, instead of drinking this late at night, why doesn’t he come home earlier…

Honestly!”

Slide~

“Oh! You came. Still, you took your time getting here.”

“Don’t give me that ‘you came.’ Really, wasting money at a place like this…”

“Come on, come on! Don’t say that, have a drink! Right? Right?”

“Sigh… I’m fine. Ah, excuse me. One oolong tea please.”

“What? You’re not drinking?”

“You know I can’t handle alcohol, right…? I’m going home after I finish this.”

“How cold~”

“More importantly, don’t you have something to talk about?”

“Oh? Wh-why do you think that…?”

“Hmph, when you suddenly invite me somewhere like this when you usually don’t, I’d think you have something you want to discuss.”

“Gahahahaha! As expected of my wife! Well, you got me♪”

“Enough with the preamble, just tell me what you want… What? More allowance?”

(Well, it’s probably that he can’t afford the drinks here…)

“Actually… I quit my ‘job’♪”

“WHAAAT?! Again? Why did you quit?! When you started working two months ago, you were so fired up saying ‘I finally found it! This is my life’s final destination! This was my “dream”!’ weren’t you?!”

(Really, I can’t believe this person! Today’s the day I get angry! How much has this person’s selfishness derailed my life… Okay, I’ve decided! I’m getting a ‘divorce’! I’m definitely getting divorced!)

“I… realized something. My ‘dream,’ my road isn’t at that workplace, but pursuing the true ‘Life My Way’ in the endless sky! That’s what I realized…”

“You’re… s-so cool!”

(Kyun☆)

“I’m sorry… I’m always causing you trouble, aren’t I? No, not just you… our family too! B-but! There’s something I absolutely want to do! With this next job, I feel like I can find it! I’m always grateful to you. For the house, the children, and the money… But what I’m truly grateful for is that you continue to stay by my side! Because you don’t abandon this hopeless me, I can ‘freely’ pursue my ‘dreams’! Without you, I’m nothing! You’re part of the ‘dream’ I seek in my ‘life’! So please—

Will you… forgive me this time too? My angel?” Sparkle☆

“Yes! I forgive you♪” Kyun☆

(Oh no! What was I thinking… This person is just seriously living his life… That’s right! Didn’t I decide? That no matter what happens, I’ll support this person! Yes. This person needs me!)

“It’s okay! I’ll work hard at anything for you♪ So the house, the children, the money—everything! Leave it all to me, and you live however you want♪”

“Thank you! I believed you’d say that! As expected, you have big breasts, you’re beautiful, pretty, kind—you’re the BEST woman, too good for me! I love you♪”

“Yes, I wuv you too♪”

“Oh, by the way, I’m out of money so give me about 30,000 yen for allowance.”

“Okay♪” Hand over

“Also, since I have no money, can you pay the bill here?”

“Sure♪ Excuse me! The check please, on card~♪”

“Then shall we go home together today? Gahahahaha!”

“Yes! Darling… I wuv you sho much♪”

“Gaaaahahahahahaha!”

Ding~♪

“Onii-chan, Mom says she’s staying at the office tonight.”

“Oh, got it… By the way, where’s the old man?”

“Hmm… Don’t need him~”