Monday night still passed somewhat eventfully even if a lot had already happened during the day.

With Shio arriving at the house for dinner, I then brought up the talk about my parents that would be arriving on Wednesday.

As it turned out, Akane was also contacted by my mom. Apart from asking her to remind Miwa-nee as well, which was probably used as an excuse to talk to her, my mom asked Akane about what she thinks about my other girls.

She wanted to hear her opinion as well as to sound out how many there were already.

Among my girls, theres only Himeko and Mina who she hadnt met yet.

Well, Mina isnt mine yet but Im fairly confident that its only a matter of time or until that competition with her mother ends. Of course, the continued fulfillment of my promise to her could also be a factor.

Anyway, when Shio heard about my mother, she began asking questions about her.

Even though she hadnt shown it in her face, shes actually nervous about meeting her.

When I went with her to our apartment to spend some time with her, I asked her about that.

Shio confessed that she felt nervous because its like meeting her future in-laws once again. Furthermore, shes also worried that because of her status as a divorcee, they wouldnt like her for me.

In a way, those are valid worries for her.

And one more thing, knowing that my parents were only a few years older than Miwa-nee, Shio didnt know how she would act around them.

But she calmed down instantly after remembering that Miwa-nee would be in a tighter spot than her.

Upon remembering that, Shio asked me what my plan was about that.

As for what shes pertaining to, its about Minoru. I told her that she didn't have to worry about it.

Shes aware of my true relationship with Minoru but shes trying not to blurt it out. Perhaps thinking that it would be too awkward. And due to that, I was also not going out of my way to tell them about it.

Its not the time to open up that topic yet. Until that time comes, wed all be sensible about that topic.

In any case, whenever I was at home, spending time with Minoru and acting as a father figure to him was something I was already doing. Although hes still calling me Ru-nii, I was subtly doing more than what a brother would for him.

Spending the night with Shio was still impossible so instead of that, after what could be called a hot night for us, I lied down with her and waited until she fell asleep before returning home.

And once I did, I spent time studying with Akane and checking with my girls who were still awake before taking a bath and retiring to bed with her.

Are you sure you want to go with me?

Naturally, its been a while since we got to be alone, Miwa-nee. In fact, this is the first time that were going out together. I smiled and had her arm hook around mine as we left our front door and began walking towards the train station. Despite the height difference, I still wanted to act like a man around her.

We only have a little more than an hour to be together like this and its too early in the morning but can we treat this as a date, Miwa-nee. No Miwa? I continued which instantly gathered a reaction from my lovely aunt.

With the color red occupying her face, Miwa-nee stuttered. I t-told you to call me Miwa-nee... Dont you dare change it.

Why though? Im calling Shio as Shio, why cant I call you just by your name?

O-obviously, isnt she the one who suggested that? Then for me, I prefer you to call me that. Its more natural that way.

Now that you mention it. Youre right. But Miwa-nee, once I graduate and marry you, I will change it to that.

Upon hearing that, Miwa-nee turned to a statue, her body freezing in place. Taking a few minutes to digest that, she eventually lowered her head and hurriedly answered. ... That. I agree. Anyway, hurry on your feet.

To hide her fully flustered face from me wherein her lips were widely stretched to a delighted smile, Miwa-nee began dragging me towards the station.

As for our destination, the storage unit that my parents owned to take their car that Miwa-nee would use to pick them up tomorrow.

Last night, we already agreed that leaving the house early to send Akane to school was canceled. Instead of that, Akane volunteered to look after Minoru to let Miwa-nee go without any worry.

And as if reading my mind, Akane beat me at bringing up the suggestion of me coming with her.

She even triumphantly smiled after doing that.

In any case, thats what we decided so the three of us actually woke up early as it might take more than two hours to return.

And after eating an early breakfast, were now on our way to that storage unit that my parents owned that was placed somewhere near the airport located in our city.

Its an hour away even by taking the train so were actually going to the train station to take the first trip. The sky above was still somewhat dark but the sun had already begun rising from the east.

When we arrived at the train station, it was still closed and we still had to wait a few minutes before the entrance opened.

Due to how early it was, there were only a handful of passengers, including us, making it easy for us to take a seat at a corner where no one would be near us.

Miwa-nee, its still cold, right? Hold my hand. Or if you dont mind, snuggle with me.

When the train began moving, I held out my hand to her.

However, instead of taking it, I was reprimanded. You. Were on public transport. You should refrain from doing anything.

Public transport... Yeah, right.

Uh. Im afraid I already did more with others before.

Upon hearing my answer, Miwa-nee facepalmed before sighing as she lamented over things. Ugh... What kind of pervert did I create?

Well, with this corner only containing us, I naturally deemed the time as a chance to tease her or rather, to make some kind of memory with her.

I brought my mouth next to her ears and whispered. A pervert who also ended up loving you.

Miwa-nee seemingly shivered from it before turning her head to glare at me.

Dont be proud of that, idiot. Here, hold it all you want but I will never snuggle with you in here.

She held out her hand for me to take before turning her gaze to look out the windows of the subway. She chose to stare at nothing rather than to show me how flustered she was.

This girl... shes acting more like a teenager this time and not the mature lady that I already got used to.

Anyway, we have a lot of time to spend together today so I gave up temporarily and just held her hand, clasping it tightly.

In this way, our train ride went somewhat uneventfully until the train reached the station where we had to get off to reach the location of the storage unit.