Aki Tomoya had a deep impression of Sawamura Sayuri.
Not only because she was the Mother of his childhood friend, but also because her inherent demeanor left a deep impression at first sight.
The wife of a diplomat, her family background seemed to be quite strong, and she played a crucial role in Eriri's otaku development. When Eriri created as Kashiwagi Eri, her works were represented by this couple at doujinshi conventions.
Eriri inherited excellent genes from the previous generation, and her flat chest must have inherited the love from her Mother, Sawamura Sayuri.
It could be said that if Sawamura Sayuri's twin tails were a different color and she wore colored contact lenses, she could completely pass for her daughter…
And regarding the twin tails, Aki Tomoya really wanted to complain.
"You're already this old, is it interesting to pretend to be young and act like a little girl?"
He was complaining like this in his heart, but Aki Tomoya would definitely not show the slightest hint of it.
After all, the other party was an elder, and he had to be polite.
Moreover, being beautiful means you can do whatever you want. Whether it's due to good maintenance or makeup skills, she really has the capital to pretend to be young.
"Long time no see, how have you been recently, Aki-kun?"
Sawamura Sayuri held a folding fan, and the long sleeves of her gorgeous kimono trailed in beautiful waves, making one sigh that the person in front of them was truly suited to wear a kimono.
If her figure were a little better, it would be perfect. Not too much, just a little more curve would make the figure highlighted by this kimono almost perfect.
"Thanks to you, I am well and peaceful."
Aki Tomoya replied politely. He was becoming more and more skilled at this kind of everyday pleasantry.
Today, because of Sawamura Sayuri's sudden visit, Aki Tomoya was extremely apprehensive!
"Unfortunately, my parents are on official business at home. As a son, I apologize for the poor hospitality and ask for your understanding."
Since he was going to be polite, Aki Tomoya would give her the full treatment.
He had a whole belly full of pleasantries like this that he could spew out, as long as Sawamura Sayuri didn't find it troublesome.
Seeing Aki Tomoya being so polite, Sawamura Sayuri could sense a hint of distance.
In the past ten years, Aki Tomoya had not had little contact with Eriri, but his opportunities to interact with Sawamura Sayuri could only be described as few.
Regarding Aki Tomoya and Eriri's interactions, Sawamura Sayuri and her husband had not interfered with them.
Eriri was essentially an otaku, so a child like Aki Tomoya who had the same hobbies and was a childhood friend was definitely essential.
Simply put, the two children were playing there, engaging in normal social interactions, and nothing was out of line, so was there a need to interfere?
However, at the moment, there was a small problem with their friendship, which now made her feel it was necessary to step in.
In short, the current Sawamura Sayuri was just a Mother who was worried about her daughter's friendship problems.
"Not at all, my daughter has been taken care of by Aki-kun on weekdays. I should be thanking you."
Whether it was from the heart, polite words, or hinting at something, it didn't matter.
In short, what Aki Tomoya saw was a Mother with a slight look of distress on her face in front of her daughter's childhood friend.
Seeing this, Aki Tomoya couldn't help but sigh in his heart, lamenting that Eriri was really worrying.
See, to solve her daughter's friendship problem, her Mother, Sawamura Sayuri, had come over.
"It's nothing. I've known your daughter for over ten years. How should I describe it? Childhood friends? But occasionally, on some issues, she also makes me feel troubled."
Aki Tomoya maintained a formal and polite tone towards Sawamura Sayuri.
He was also telling the other party that even though they were childhood friends, he didn't understand Eriri as well as her Mother did.
So, can they end this pleasantry now and get straight to the point?
Although he disliked this troublesome way of communicating by exchanging pleasantries, since he was the one who started it, he had nothing to say.
"Is it convenient for you now, Aki-kun? Can I take up some of your time?"
Sawamura Sayuri asked, staring into Aki Tomoya's eyes, re-examining the boy in front of her in a new way.
Unlike the Aki Tomoya she knew in the past, the boy in front of her, after leaving the otaku world, gave off an unfamiliar aura in their current interactions, even though they had known each other for over ten years.
Just thinking about how Eriri turned and buried her head in her arms, then clutched her phone, recalling the comments she saw from Aki Tomoya on the LINE interface at the time, Sawamura Sayuri knew that she couldn't treat the current Aki Tomoya by the old standards.
"I certainly have time to entertain you, please come in."
Aki Tomoya nodded calmly, took out the key, opened the door, and invited Sawamura Sayuri in.
Since she came to visit him, there was no reason to turn her away. It was only reasonable to invite her in, and everything could be clarified later.
"No need, Aki-kun. It seems you haven't eaten yet. How about I treat you?"
Sawamura Sayuri noticed the instant bento box in Aki Tomoya's hand and suggested.
"No need, Sawamura Aunt came to visit. I haven't been a good host, how can I trouble you again? Please come in!"
Aki Tomoya shook his head. Let's forget about this. He believed Sawamura Sayuri was kind, but he wanted to hear what Sawamura Sayuri intended to say more.
"Then... excuse me."
Sawamura Sayuri smiled with a slight sense of helplessness, and then at this moment, her demeanor as a young lady from a prominent family was fully displayed.
Instead of using common interests to bridge the gap, it was better to sit down formally and talk properly, letting this boy Aki Tomoya listen to her request as a Mother.
The lights in the living room and hallway turned on. Aki Tomoya first invited Sawamura Sayuri into the living room, then turned to make a cup of tea for this elder.
"Thank you, Aki-kun."
"Only tea to entertain you. I hope you don't mind."
The living room suddenly fell silent, and the white steam rising from the teacup drifted leisurely.
Aki Tomoya and Sawamura Sayuri sat facing each other in front of the coffee table.
Tick-tock, tick-tock——
The second hand of the clock in the living room ticked second by second. In this atmosphere, the passage of time felt much slower.
Sawamura Sayuri picked up the tea in front of her and took a small sip. In an instant, she couldn't help but inwardly comment that Aki Tomoya's tea skills needed significant improvement.
However, she didn't come here just to drink this cup of tea. She had other important matters.
"I heard that Aki-kun has set his sights on Tokyo University. That's quite ambitious, Aki-kun!"
Sawamura Sayuri said, a hint of admiration in her eyes.
Regardless of anything else, at least Aki Tomoya had this courage. This alone was worth praising.
Aki Tomoya nodded upon hearing this, casually saying thank you. He knew that the issue Sawamura Sayuri wanted to discuss was not this, but rather using this to lead to the real matter.
"Whether in the past or now, Aki-kun is full of drive for the things he pursues in his heart. He is much stronger than my unpromising little daughter. She is currently in a period of confusion, completely unlike you, Aki-kun. This is causing me quite a headache!"
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