Yues manager, Kaoru, coming to the house to check on her was something I expected. Theres no way she would easily believe the words of someone like me.

Someone younger. Someone she hadnt met before. And more importantly, someone who, in her eyes, was tricking the talent shes managing.

Just that, I didnt expect her to wait until this time. If Im reading her right, Miss Manager mustve also understood that Yue needed this time to relax after being imprisoned inside that condominium unit for more than one week. And since this was her last day in this short break, she let Yue enjoy a day without being restricted regardless of whether I was involved or not.

She knew her location through her phone, after all.

Perhaps, even if I didnt bring her home last night, theres a possibility that she also planned to give her this day. Maybe shell let them accompany her parents and siblings. But that was if shes really kind and understanding.

Anyway, after that message, I quickly called Yue to check on the situation. I felt bad for cutting my interaction with Ishida-senpai short again but that was urgent. I made a mental note to make up for it tomorrow and the next day.

Its already been an hour since that call. Knowing that her manager might change her mind and take her home without waiting for me, I got up and excused myself to Ishida-senpai before informing my girls.

At the moment, I was now in the vicinity of our house.

From afar, I could spy the blue car parked in front of our house. Further in, I also saw my fathers car.

Right. Yue told me earlier that her manager knocked on our door fully aware that there was a troublesome couple inside. In fact, she admitted that she chose to show up after guessing that they were my parents.

Miwa-nee never left the house so she probably had no idea that there was another adult inside there.

Miss Manager was obviously going to rat me out to my parents, hoping for them to discipline me. Too bad for her, my mother was a contender when it comes to spoiling me.

And so, the talk about my supposed kidnapping of Yue was immediately shelved, never to be brought up again. According to the girl, her manager was easily subdued by my mothers charisma. Even before she could complain, my mother already had an answer to it.

From how lively her tone was earlier during the call, the girl was definitely exhilarated at what she witnessed.

As for what happened with her meeting with my parents, she played it down by saying Mother is amazing!.

Yep. Its still my mother who took the spotlight. Poor dad, he was probably suppressed by mom and Miwa-nee.

Hurrying in my footsteps, I soon reached the vicinity of our house.

Before coming in, I first went next door to check on Akane. Knowing what was happening in our house, she informed us that she was going straight to her parents house.

Shes also waiting along with her parents. Ah, no, Uncle wasnt home. Its just the mother and daughter spending time together.

Uh. I only wanted to check on the girl but as soon as she spotted me, Aunt Akemi used that chance to interrogate me.

Calling it an interrogation was wrong, I think? Nonetheless, her questions were all aimed at what was happening around me. Although it almost always revolved around highlighting her daughters well-being and reminding me not to neglect Akane, Aunt Akemi carefully probed my thought process concerning my goal.

She often did the same thing during weekends so its not a new occurrence.

However, this time the line of questioning concerned Yue and her career.

Auntie, Im rather relieved that youre concerned over this But you dont have to worry. Yue and I already talked about what will happen upon returning to her activity as Asahi.

After listening for a while, thats how I answered.

However, her brows remained furrowed, seemingly unsatisfied with my explanations.

In the end, Akane had to get in between us and let me escape from her mothers interrogation.

But before he left, Aunt Akemi said one final piece.

Look, Im telling you this using an adults perspective. If you asked Sayuri, shell also tell you the same thing. Everything you just said is not viable. Youre just going to make it hard for the girl to travel to and from Tokyo just to meet you for a day or vice versa if you decided to be the one to take that burden. Think about both your health and well-being. You just keep piling up responsibilities on your head.

Digesting her words, I had no rebuttal on that But like I said, Yue and I already went over everything that could be said as obstacles to our relationship.

Then again, everything thats happening around us was normally impossible. This was just an additional pile of impossibility that we would aim to overcome. As for the responsibility thats piling up thats all on me.

As the core of this relationship, I couldnt let myself be weighed down by it. That's why instead of overthinking about all of it, I would tackle it one by one or as they came blocking our path.

A few dozen steps later, the anxious Yue received me from the front door.

Well, I got somewhat delayed because of Aunt Akemi but upon seeing my face, the normally cool girl that could sing really well even in front of the crowd, brightly smiled as she let out a relieved sigh.

Using a kiss to calm the girl down, I then let her drag me to the living room where her manager and my parents are having a tea session.

Its nice meeting you, Miss Manager. I apologize for my brash way of talking earlier. With my usual normal smile, I first greeted the woman in a typical business suit, who immediately reacted upon seeing me being escorted by Yue from the front door, before bowing my head down.

Showing humility after what I did earlier was definitely something I ought to do.

At the side, my parents looked at me with meaningful gazes. My father especially furrowed his brows at my display.

If I could translate that, it would be this Look at this boy strutting about again.

Anyway, I swept that away for now and focused on the woman.

Contrary to what I expected, Miss Manager is young.

I thought shed be at least in her late twenties but judging from her posture and choice of fashion, its safe to say that shes just in her early twenties or even younger than that.

A senior in college maybe? I dont know.

Looks can be deceiving anyway. I would just treat her cordially. The last thing I needed was her being so opposed to our relationship.

Surprisingly, her reaction to my appearance was just normal. Perhaps shes already used to seeing handsome guys. Well, theres also the possibility that shes just different. Not everyone was the same, after all.

In any case, this is better for me.

When I raised my head again, Miss Manager looked like she was at a loss for words. Judging from how shes glancing at my mother, shes afraid to offend her if she suddenly went ballistic on me.

Yep. Shes definitely still mad at me for taking Yue. My mother mightve tamed her because of her overwhelming presence but what I did wouldnt just get erased.

So, what to do here?

Tame her myself and let her vent out the frustration I dropped on her, obviously.

Miss Manager need not worry. My mother will understand your anger. And so do I. Please dont hold back.

Without missing a beat, I said all of that while I held Yue as close to me as possible to provoke a reaction out of her.