Chapter 28 Our Parents Found Out

It was my fault for being careless, but I never wouldve thought that my mom would find out about our relationship before Amami-san did.

Sorry, Asanagi. I was planning to wake you up earlier

Mmm Its fine ~ I mean, we were both knocked out, so, were both equally guilty. If your mom didnt wake us up, we probably wouldve slept until morning.

She was right. By the time my mom woke me up, it was way past midnight. Asanagis house didnt have a curfew, but she always called ahead to let her parents know if she were to come back late, and since she didnt, her parents must be very worried.

Yes, it seemed like those two fell asleep while reading manga Were sorry for the inconvenience Yes Yes? No, no My son is also guilty

While Asanagi and I were sitting on the floor, my mom was contacting Asanagis parents. She was bowing with an apologetic expression on her face.

Because of this incident, both our parents now knew that their children got along well with a classmate of the opposite gender.

I did plan to introduce Asanagi to my mom later, but Not like this This is literally the worst way for her to learn about Asanagi.

Sorry for the wait, Umi-chan. Since its already this late, your mother is letting you stay over.

E-ehh? W-wouldnt I become a bother then? Besides, Mae no, Maki-kun is

Right. No matter how well we got along, we were still of the opposite genders. It was normal for us to worry about this matter.

Its fine. Even if your house is close by, we cant let a girl walk home alone in the middle of the night. I think we both know that my son over here is a little bit unreliable in that regard too, right? Of course, Ill make sure that he wont lay a finger on you tonight, so you dont need to worry, Umi-chan.

I wont touch her. I mean, even when we fell asleep, she was sleeping on the bed while I laid down on the floor by myself.

You say that, but didnt you take a peek at her sleeping face and touch her cheeks?

No way in hell I did that. We arent in that kind of relationship Cmon mom, have a little faith in your son.

Though her speculation was kind of correct. I didnt touch her cheeks, but I did take a peek at her face. Of course, I regretted nothing.

Still, to think that Maki is bringing a cute girl home Even though he only ever holed up inside the house and played video games. Maki, since when have you been getting along with Umi-chan?

Why are you badmouthing me like that? Uh, well Its been about two months now.

Technically I hadnt brought anyone home. She initially came uninvited. But, Im a gentleman, so Ill bear with it and take the L here.

I see. So thats why the house smells like deodorant lately.

My previous excuse was to erase the garlic smell from the pizza I ordered, but in truth, it was to camouflage Asanagis presence in the house.

I didnt know if it was her perfume or make-up, but whenever she left, there was always a faint sweet smell that lingered inside the house, and since moms nose was fairly sensitive, I tried my best to hide it from her.

But in the end, all that effort became meaningless because of this incident.

Anyway, since your mother already gave her permission, you should stay over tonight, Umi-chan. But make sure to go home tomorrow morning and apologize to your mother properly, okay?

Asanagi, dont worry too much about it, okay? Youre not a bother and I wont do anything to you.

I also have to go to her house and apologize to her parents tomorrow.

Uhm you really wont do anything to me?

Of course, what kind of jerk do you think I am?

Alright. Well, if you had the balls to actually do that, we wouldve never been friends to begin with Mhm.

She was reluctant at first, but it seemed like we managed to convince her as she nodded her head a few times.

Alright then. Ill be in your care for the night

Dont mind it, Umi-chan. Anyway, you should use my nightwear so your uniform wont get wrinkled Ah, right, what about taking a bath first? After that, we can have a little talk Maki, go to your room.

I got it, jeez.

I knew she was angry at me, but she could still act sweetly in front of Asanagi. Actually, she looked really excited for some reason, it was unthinkable seeing as she just got back from overtime.

Then again, this was the first time I ever brought a friend home, so she was probably curious.

Of course, her excitement could also be from the fact that Asanagi was a beautiful girl.

I knew that she had always wanted a daughter of her own.

Ah, before I go back to my room, where would Asanagi sleep? Theres no way that well be letting her sleep on the couch, right?

We didnt have a guest room, so the only other place to sleep would be in the living room.

Eh? I dont mind sleeping on the couch

No, Umi-chan. You wont be able to sleep well there and youll wake up with back pain.

Then, the only place left would be

Asanagi glanced at me.

There were only two rooms in this house, mine and my moms. Since mom would sleep in her room, then the only other place she could sleep in would be my room.

Okay, Ill take the couch tonight, and you take my bed. After youre done bathing, just give my room a knock, got it?

But, Maehara, you

Dont sweat it, I could sleep on the floor just fine, so sleeping on the couch should be no problem for me. Dont worry about it and just make yourself at home.

But Are you sure?

Yeah. Also, I replaced the bedding recently, so it shouldnt be dirty, so you dont need to worry about hygiene.

She already slept on my bed not too long ago, why the hell is she making a fuss now?

See, Maki gave his consent, no need to hold back, okay, Umi-chan?

I understand.

And so, our time together will continue for a while longer.